If the Big 3 off limit, I'd send the entire damn team for Artest to come over, the upgrade would be ridiculous for the Spurs
but this again has ZEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRROOOOOOO chance of happening, so let's just kill this thread already
How many times must it be spelled out for you - Artest is a NUTCASE. He would NOT play within the system. He would unsettle the team's chemistry. No matter how good an individual player he is, he would REDUCE the Spurs' chance of repeating. This is NOT fantasy basketball, this is the actual game where the player's humanity matters at least as much as his statistical contribution. Artest is not the Spurs' kind of human being. Case closed.
I vomited in my mouth a little at the idea of the Spurs trading for Artest.
Ron Artest VS Randy Moss
Ron Artest VS Rasheed Wallace
Ron Artest Vs Charles Barkley
Ron Artest Vs Bobby Knight
They all are compe ive and like to win, on the edge yes nut jobs close, but they make others better. They make mistakes, more than others, no but the media just like their ass.
WHY YOU GUYS HATING
at least ron artest isnt crazy like britney...hahahahhaa
People said the same thing about Rodman when the Bulls went after him! The cir stances are earily similiar.It could work. Stranger things have happened.
You guys need another thug like a fish needs a bicycle.
People said the same things when the Spurs went after him, and they were right.People said the same thing about Rodman when the Bulls went after him! The cir stances are earily similiar.
Another thug?
Oh yeah, you count Horry.
Leave it to a sunfan to quote Gloria Steinem in a basketball forum.
Don't forget about Bowen. Steve Nash is, I'm sure, the only player in the NBA with bruises on his shins.Another thug?
Oh yeah, you count Horry.
Leave it to a sunfan to quote Gloria Steinem in a basketball forum.
Now with the Flakers back in contention, we better get a new Kobe stopperbecause Bowen is old and Udoka is not a starter.
If TD had the temperament of Pop and Pop had the temperament of TD, it may work. Jordan had the ferocious leadership to keep everyone on those Bulls teams in line, and Phil had the zen to tolerate them.People said the same thing about Rodman when the Bulls went after him! The cir stances are earily similiar.
Ever since Rodman, Pop seems to have vowed not to take on another nutcase. And another thing, for all the whackiness, Rodman was a winner, he already had proven he could play the ball necessary to win rings. All Ronnie has done is sabotage a legitimate contender mid season by charging the stands. IMO, he's had his chance. He's played on winning and loosing teams and hasn't shown he can succeed in either situation.
I said it first and in a few days it will be done, Ron in silver and black
why?
What's the reason for the Spurs panicking and taking on Artest? Because someone else made a trade? What the ? The Spurs have won 4 les precisely because they have not made rash moves and because they focus on putting together a good group committed to winning who are sane. I find it amusing when a bunch of armchair GMs want to up what has won 3 les in the last 5 years. What are you little babies going to do when the spurs don't gut a le team as you want them to? Whine more loudly? Stop watching their games? You assclowns don't know the first thing about putting together a NBA championship team. What's more amusing is how you can't even enjoy the spurs success, which the fans of 29 other teams have not seen over the last 5 years. Shut the up already.
There is an old NBA adage - never trade big for small. Any deal that Elson is in, the Spurs need to acquire a big in return. If they're going to move Barry, I'd rather see them go after an up-and-coming version like Mikael Pietrus.
Artest is a fantastic player, but his unstable tendencies make me nervous about bringing him aboard. Also, there's no telling what his contract demands will be after next season.
I think we have a 5% chance of landing artest, so this could all be for nothing
agreed.
I doubt the Spurs are seriously in contention for him if hes even available.
I'd rather they go after the realistic options like Diop, Thomas, Miller, or whoever.
I'm just a fan, but I'm having a hard time seeing how we are such the underdogs that we need to even think about messing with the team chemistry that has been pretty successful for the past couple of years. If you're a mavs fan and you want the Spurs to trade for Artest - I understand that. Wanting the knuckle head that was in the stands fighting with fans just because he plays good defense? Just seems to be everything against what the Spurs stand for - class and professionalism. Say what you want about Rodman, but I don't think you can compare the two. At least Rodman hustled everytime he was out there - despite his off court antics. He had some bad techs (kicking the camera man,) but he never missed games b/c of his rap album debut.
Diop Diop Diop Diop Diop
I personally would do this trade even if the Lakers and Suns hadn't done their trades....in fact, I am not advocating aquiring a player to put against their aquisitions...I'm advocating a player that fills a need that the Spurs have had for a while now...and who plays some serious D and has a nice offensive game.
What the ? The Spurs have won 4 les precisely because they have not made rash moves and because they focus on putting together a good group committed to winning who are sane. I find it amusing when a bunch of armchair GMs want to up what has won 3 les in the last 5 years. What are you little babies going to do when the spurs don't gut a le team as you want them to? Whine more loudly? Stop watching their games? You assclowns don't know the first thing about putting together a NBA championship team. What's more amusing is how you can't even enjoy the spurs success, which the fans of 29 other teams have not seen over the last 5 years. Shut the up already.
Ok...I'll be watching for the next time you suggest a trade, or losing one of the current cast for a star we have not...Jason.
For the record...once you get at the level the Spurs are at....you can sometimes gain a huge benefit by adding a headcase...Dennis.
trading away elson does not compute to gutting a championship team.
Because our rivals got better and we have not, dumb@ss.
And if you can get a devalued talent for spare parts, you should take that chance.
You yourself admitted that the Spurs are inept in free agency.
So you move a useful rotation player and a 1st round pick for someone who you yourself has admitted is a certifiable nut with the idea that if he does indeed manage to up your championship run this year you cut him and pay him $7 mil to go away.
How are they "inept"? They managed to surround the big 3 with a solid supporting cast, mostly built through free agency.You yourself admitted that the Spurs are inept in free agency.
Which "rivals" have gotten better? Man you're a pussy.
You said you don't trust them to bring in a star-level free agent.
Here's your modest trade for one.
A valuable rotation player and a 1st round pick?
Oh, geez, that's way too much!
Dope.
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