What is James Anderson's future with this team?

[jjktkk]

I'd much rather they not pick it up than do what they did with Beno and Mahinmi and pick up the guy's option then grind him into the ground with their heel for an extra year.

Melodramatic much? This scenario you hope for would help in your Pop's a moron crusade though, I guess, but you might have to wait till Beno and Mahimni get elected to the hof, before you truly fell vindicated.

[FkLA]

The Pop haters are funny as

This dude has looked horrible all season long and its not because of Pop 'ruining his confidence'. He was in the rotation early in the year, in the starting line-up after Manu went down, and continued to get minutes when Neal/Green werent playing well. Throughout those games he hasnt done anything to show that hes deserving of more playing time than what he currently gets. If he wants to get back in the rotation he needs to stop playing scared and take Greens spot just like Green took his spot earlier in the season.

[Spurs da champs]

The last couple of games it's clear Danny Green isn't the answer; Anderson needs to stop being lazy & step it up.

[jjktkk]

Thats the point, you have one of the most feared college scorers who was expected to be a lotto pick fall to you in the draft, and Pops has failed to develop him. While still early, this guy needs mins and shots.

Hope hes not the second coming of Ian.

When your trying to establish yourself as a player, you have to make the most of whatever oppurtunity you get. GTFO with "Pops failed to develop him" bull . Anderson was lighting it up in training camp, but so far this year, has failed to make a case to be in the rotation.

[dunkman]

The compe ion is difficult for him. Manu, Green, Leonard, Neal and even Jefferson are all solid. Anderson simply can't play for the Spurs. It's not same situation like with Ian or Scola, that despite some limitations could have contributed something good.

Too bad, because Anderson was a high pick by Spurs standards. But so far it's a disappointment. I wouldn't pick his option at +2M of cap space, and would offer him a sub 1M contract like Neal and Blair have, to prove himself.

[Spurs da champs]

The compe ion is difficult for him. Manu, Green, Leonard, Neal and even Jefferson are all solid. Anderson simply can't play for the Spurs. It's not same situation like with Ian or Scola, that despite some limitations could have contributed something good.

Too bad, because Anderson was a high pick by Spurs standards. But so far it's a disappointment. I wouldn't pick his option at +2M of cap space, and would offer him a sub 1M contract like Neal and Blair have, to prove himself.

Yeah but Green has come back to life as the scrub who got cut by Cleveland, it's not too late for Anderson but it's not looking good for him to get any consistent minutes.

[FkLA]

Thats the point, you have one of the most feared college scorers who was expected to be a lotto pick fall to you in the draft, and Pops has failed to develop him. While still early, this guy needs mins and shots.

Hope hes not the second coming of Ian.

Blaming it on Pop

There are alot of college scorers that dont translate into the NBA. Especially two guards that dont necessarily have great handles, size, or speed/quickness. McClinton lit it up in Miami, Bogans in Kentucky, etc. I think Anderson is better than those two and better than what hes shown so far but I think youre overrating him if youre expecting him to be this explosive scorer in the NBA. Bottom line is hes played like all season long, Green outplayed him and took his spot, and none of that is Pops fault.

[Darkwaters]

Thats the point, you have one of the most feared college scorers who was expected to be a lotto pick fall to you in the draft, and Pops has failed to develop him. While still early, this guy needs mins and shots.

Hope hes not the second coming of Ian.

...in one of the weakest drafts in recent memory. This wasn't exactly the class of 2003 afterall.

[Obstructed_View]

Melodramatic much? This scenario you hope for would help in your Pop's a moron crusade though, I guess, but you might have to wait till Beno and Mahimni get elected to the hof, before you truly fell vindicated.

No, the fact that they went on to be contributing players on other teams, and doing a far better job of it than the players that took their spots is vindication enough.

[Donut]

I say pick up his option and go from there. Yeah he isn't playing well and may not turn into a starter but he could be a decent 6th man eventually. Why does everyone want to get rid of players so quick especially if they are young? Damn its not like they are top 5 picks and are expected to contribute from the get go...there's a reason they were still on the board when the Spurs picked these guys. Not every late 1st rounder is gonna be a Tony Parker and not every 2nd rounder is gonna be a Manu.

[TJastal]

No, the fact that they went on to be contributing players on other teams, and doing a far better job of it than the players that took their spots is vindication enough.

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[jjktkk]

No, the fact that they went on to be contributing players on other teams, and doing a far better job of it than the players that took their spots is vindication enough.

Benos on his 3rd team and Mahimni is getting playing time and producing on a depleted frontline team in Dallas. I'll give yea Mahimni, but Lol at Beno, who couldn't make on a bad Sac. team.

[ElNono]

I'm starting to think his future is... ------> There's the door

[ChumpDumper]

Is someone seriously pimping Beno Udrih?

[jjktkk]

schtickk slapped

smh.

[jjktkk]

Is someone seriously pimping Beno Udrih?

Anything to try and prove a point.

[Darkwaters]

I say pick up his option and go from there. Yeah he isn't playing well and may not turn into a starter but he could be a decent 6th man eventually. Why does everyone want to get rid of players so quick especially if they are young? Damn its not like they are top 5 picks and are expected to contribute from the get go...there's a reason they were still on the board when the Spurs picked these guys. Not every late 1st rounder is gonna be a Tony Parker and not every 2nd rounder is gonna be a Manu.

I'd prefer not to simply DUMP him. But to trade him for another relatively young prospect that fits a more glaring need might make sense. Especially when we've got tons of young prospects at his same position that are already outplaying him.

I don't discount that he could be good someday. But so could the guys we already have...or the player we might receive in the trade for him.

[TDMVPDPOY]

i wouldnt pick up his option, say he resign for something lower....

[Russ]

If he wants to get back in the rotation he needs to stop playing scared . . .

Anderson needs to stop being lazy & step it up.

Scared and lazy at the same time () sounds like a fatal combination.

[maverick1948]

Before you dump Anderson, remember at the end of this season someone will pay Danny Green close to the midlevel exception. We will not match that offer. I suggest trading Green to Charlotte for their 2nd round pick. I would hope that we do this as soon as possible before Green comes back down to earth when Manu returns.
Then next season amnesty Jefferson, offer Timmy 5 million for 2 years, use the rest of the 17 mil we have under the cap to get at least 1 FA player who will NOT be a role player. We are a .500 team without Manu, and .750 with him. Green will lose the minutes he is getting now or will take away from Leonard.

I hope NO one is voting for Spurs for the all star team. We need the rest time for the second half run to the championship. We have a heavy 2nd half schedule. We close in April with 16 games in 23 days.

[jag]

you have one of the most feared college scorers

[TJastal]

offer Timmy 5 million for 2 years,

[maverick1948]

Yes 10 mil over 2 years if he wants that ring. No one else will pay him 5mil a year. You seem to forget that the new CBA is changing a lot on the salary cap. Spent all the money on Tim and we are worse off than before. You are letting the fact Tim was a GOAT PF get in the way of building for the future. Rewarding him for past seasons, isnt 184 million enough?

[jag]

remember at the end of this season someone will pay Danny Green close to the midlevel exception.

I don't think Green has been anywhere near consistent enough to command $5M/year. I don't know who would offer him that kind of money right now.

[maverick1948]

I don't think Green has been anywhere near consistent enough to command $5M/year. I don't know who would offer him that kind of money right now.

Didnt say he would command 5 mil but that someone would pay him that or close to that to get him. That is why we need to move him as soon as possible before he falls to earth when Manu returns.