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Yeah point them out. and kindly show how would you bring them to the spurs so conveniently?
Stoudamire wouldn't be bad.
But I prefer Beno Udrich. We should have kept him.
He can create offense and would have developed his skills and confidence with Parker sidelined right now.
Too bad he is in Sacramento. Too bad....
Reports are the Earl Boykins is looking to sing with someone. If Boykins would sign for the minimum, I'd like him more than Stoudamire. Boykins is a huge ballhog but he can score ... something the Spurs will need with Parker out. Stoudamire isn't much of a scorer anymore.
Either way, the Spurs need a point guard with Parker out. Stoudamire is likely a better win now option than some young buck such as Andre Barrett or Mike Wilks. I'd prefer ballhog Boykins but I'll settle for Stoudamire.
I like boykins too. Kind of remind me of avery johnson. If he's there, I'll take him in a heartbeatEither way, the Spurs need a point guard with Parker out. Stoudamire is likely a better win now option than some young buck such as Andre Barrett or Mike Wilks. I'd prefer ballhog Boykins but I'll settle for Stoudamire.
My order would be Cassell, Boykins and then Stoudamire. But with Parker out, I'll gladly take Stoudamire because the alternative is some D-League scrub.
Now you guys are on my Sam Cassell bandwagon.
I guess better late than never.
Reports are Cassell will be kept by LAC.
I think this is a great signing. People forget that a couple years ago, Damon was capable of scoring 20 points a game on a regular basis, and he's a seasoned, confident PG. He's better offensively than Jacque Vaughn, and we need PGs desperately to help steady the ship while TP is out. Depending on how well he plays, I could see him sucking away a lot of minutes from Vaughn as out back up PG when TP returns. But even if he's only so-so - we DESPERATELY NEED HIM right now.
Almost sounds word for word like the Nick Van Exel signing.I think this is a great signing. People forget that a couple years ago, Damon was capable of scoring 20 points a game on a regular basis
Once Damon Stoudamire clears waivers tomorrow morning, the veteran point guard is expected to sign with the Spurs, according to an NBA source. Spurs guard Tony Parker is out indefinitely with a bone spur in his left heel, according to ESPN.com. The NBA didn't finalize Stoudamire's buyout with the Grizzlies until yesterday morning, and he needs 48 hours to clear waivers.
The Boston Globe
But as people have pointed out, Stoudemire is in much better shape than Van Exel was. And Stoudemire is roundly thought of as a solid team player, where as Van Exel has always been known as a knucklehead. Stoudemire was captain in Portland and in Memphis. Where has Van Exel ever been captain?
It could turn out to be a bust, but I think it's a better signing than Cassell, who is battling injuries, older, and likely to stay with the Clips. And I'm doubtful Boykins could get picked up for the vet min.
It'll be good that Stoudamire is joining the Spurs now with Parker out. Besides filling the obvious need of a starting point guard, Stoudamire will get some significant PT with the team to learn its plays and get familiar with his teammates. Plus he's used to playing heavy minutes in his career. When Parker makes it back there won't be a rush for him to start playing big minutes right away.
Something to consider is that right now the Spurs need points. They've lost their 3rd scorer. Yes, they do have a Mike Finley would can step it up, but I think it's better to have some filling in for TP who can score.
A broken down old player who can't shoot...why he's gonna fit right in!
I'm sure it will be explained to him that this is Duncan's team, not his, and if all he does is dribble up court and fire he'll have a nice view of Jacque Vaughn's play from his seat on the bench. Assuming he gets that, this signing can only help. Not a lot, but at this point beggars can't be choosers.
http://www.sportsline.com/nba/story/10609368Stoudamire expected to bolster Spurs backcourt
By Tony Mejia
CBSSports.com Staff Writer
Damon Stoudamire has begun talks with the defending champion San Antonio Spurs and is expected to choose them over other suitors after he clears waivers on Wednesday night, multiple sources have told CBSSports.com.
Once Stoudamire agreed to a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies, it was expected that his choice of contenders would be limited to Boston and Phoenix, but the Spurs emerged as a major player amid Gregg Popovich's decision to shut down Tony Parker for the foreseeable future.
Parker, suffering from a bone spur in his left heel, was told that he'd be sidelined indefinitely despite his desire to play. Despite its first three-game losing streak since the end of the 2006-07 regular season, San Antonio is refusing to sacrifice its postseason aspirations by allowing the reigning NBA Finals MVP to continue to put himself at risk.
In flirting with Stoudamire, a 13-year veteran, the Spurs appear serious about making sure Parker makes a full recovery before allowing him to return to the court. Parker has been trying to play through the ailment, which causes the ligaments attached to his heel to swell and become irritated by the pounding on the soft tissue below the heel. San Antonio is two games into its annual rodeo trip and won't be back to play a game at the AT&T Center until Feb. 19, two days after the All-Star Game. Parker isn't expected to be named one of the reserves for the Western Conference squad, so it's likely the French superstar will be out of action for three weeks.
That's where Stoudamire comes in. He hasn't participated since Dec. 30, essentially deactivated by the Grizzlies to avoid paying a clause in his contract tied to playing time, expediting his exit out of Memphis. All he wants to do is play. Because he'd have to share minutes with Steve Nash and Leandro Barbosa in Phoenix, the thought is that Stoudamire is keen on joining the Spurs with the understanding that he'd supplant Jacque Vaughn as the team's starter in the interim and the backup to Parker down the road.
Boston, thought to be another potential destination, has playing time available behind second-year guard Rajon Rondo, but is thought to be looking for a bigger frame on its backup than the 5-foot-10 Stoudamire would provide.
While Stoudamire does have ties to Arizona, having gone to school in Tucson and being tight with new Suns GM Steve Kerr, expect him to be on the opposite side when the Spurs visit Phoenix on Thursday night. Ironically, Stoudamire's last game came in a 111-87 loss at San Antonio.
The 1996 Rookie of the Year has played in 29 games this season, averaging 7.3 points and 3.9 assists while shooting 38.3 percent from 3-point range, his best clip since his first season in the league.
Latest article on Stoudamire, though I'm not sure if it is anymore difinitive....
Did Tony kick him in the face?
Apparently they want Damon for his healing super powers.
TP's ankle should be fine
If the Spurs are willing to sign Stoudemire then they must expect Tony to be back after a reasonable break, otherwise they'd trade for someone of greater talent. And think this also means that if the Spurs are contemplating a trade, it's for a wing or big. My guess is that they are working towards replacing one of their bigs for someone with, gulp, a pulse.
All told, I think Stoudemire represents a quintessential barrel scrape. He's pretty lousy.
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