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Jeffries added to the rotation is not a bad idea. Jeffries with a guaranteed contract for 6 seasons might just be. I'm feeling a contract like $14 mil/4 yrs is appropriate for him, his skill level and what he has shown in the NBA.
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Jeffries added to the rotation is not a bad idea. Jeffries with a guaranteed contract for 6 seasons might just be. I'm feeling a contract like $14 mil/4 yrs is appropriate for him, his skill level and what he has shown in the NBA.
Bring him back. Speedy was the man.
I think It will probably take the whole MLE to get him back in silver and black.
So chances are, hes not coming.
Hate to break it to you guys.
As for Claxton, there is real value in adding a solid backup to the team long-term. I think Claxton and Parker can play together some as well. The Spurs could use some scoring off the bench and they could also use a full 48 minutes of capable point guard play. Last season teams were able to rest when TP went to the bench. This is overlooked with the focus on finding a rebounding big, but it's quite vital to the team's future success.
A healthy Claxton would put the Spurs closer to the top, but would Tony mope if Speedy took some of his minutes and shots, especially in the Playoffs? That's the magic question.
tp has matured alot since speedy was here last
tp also has improved his game
tp also has been asked to shot more
speedy and tp could play together some
I think tp was not thrilled with speedy being a spur at first but then was ok with it
Speedy also was gone most the year he was with the Spurs, so it wasn't a huge problem.
I could see the Spurs playing them both together in stretches. Be interesting - though neither can shoot with long range - they could run some teams ragged. Tag them up with Manu at the 3.
tp is suppose work on the three ball this summer
not sure if it will be reliable though
I just hope that Speedy can be comfortable playing that role. Neither Beno nor anyone of the vet scrubs the Spurs have signed since Speedy left challenged Tony like Speedy did. Tony is clearly the better PG, but will having a adaquate back-up shake Tony or further inspire him to improve his game?
There have been some unsubstantiated quotes floating with Speedy saying he regretting leaving S.A. and how he won't mind playing back-up at this point in his career. Who knows if those have any valence or are true.
Ah, the "Fragile Tony" myth resurfaces.
Blah, all the great PG's in the league average about 40 minutes. This thread could just as easily be about Billups or Nash.
I doubt it....but would Tony mope if Speedy took some of his minutes and shots, especially in the Playoffs?
We need to remember that Speedy came into game 6 of the Finals because Parker had 3 points 2 assists and 3 turnovers when he got pulled in the third quarter. By the way, Speedy didn't provide any defensive spark; Jason Kidd abused him, but Speedy hit big shots. What made it so special is the fact that Speedy is a shooter on par with AJ. Why some of you think that's such a huge upgrade from what we already have I don't know. The only reason I'm for it is because I'm sick of seeing Pop refusing to play healthy players.
Because if there's anything we have seen consistently out of Tony in the last 5 years, it's that he has a tendency to pout and take things personally.
What about the "Tired, Walking-in-Mud and Ineffective 2nd-Half Tony"? That's a known problem and needs a known cure.
I think spending our fulle MLE on Claxton isn't a smart thing to do when you have more pressing needs at center and SF. I think since we have Beno, maybe we need to give him his shot this year and play him consistently. If he blows it this year, ship him out, but in the meantime you address your other needs in a quality center and a young, athletic SF. Don't forget if Beno blows, we can always ship him off before the trade deadline midseason. I love Claxton as much as the next person, but I don't think it is worth spending all our dough on him and ignoring our other pressing needs.
Knicks GM Isiah Thomas said he's not interested in Mike James and Speedy Claxton, both point guards.
http://www.nypost.com/sports/knicks...marc_berman.htm
Im sure speedy would be looking foward to being the knicks 6th guard.
If the spurs get Claxton you can almost declare them 06-07 champions. A backup point guard is very important to have. Especially when Parker disappears.
All that's left is for the Mavs to get someone for when Dirk disappears.
I'd give your left nut for Speedy Claxton.
ha ha...That's cold man he was giving us a little props and you had to go and play that card.
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Last edited by Quadzilla99; 06-30-2006 at 08:34 PM.
He always slips a turd in the gift box.
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