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Is this signing official yet or are we all just hoping we signed him? And yes, I have read through all the threads before posting and no I do not get it.
Another good thing about Udoka is he's clutch. Last year in the 4th quarter or overtime of games with less than 5 minutes left and neither team ahead by more than 5 points, Udoka had a 71.1% true shooting percentage.
That's a higher number than anyone on the Spurs last year.
Is this signing official yet or are we all just hoping we signed him? And yes, I have read through all the threads before posting and no I do not get it.
God this signing is so ing awesome...
Nothing official yet. If this falls apart, that'd just be cruel considering Spurs fans had to just live through that abomination of a trade yesterday.
so is this done or what????????
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I just hope you guys win the le next season if we don't. The best thing about Ime is that he's a great guy. He's one of the best character guys in the NBA imo. He's experienced tragedy in his life recently with his dad dying. He deserves everything good that comes his way.
Okay so its not even official yet.
So is the collective enthusiasm due to the vomit inducing abomination of a trade made yesterday, or are yall genuinely looking foward to this guy? I don't get the ruckus. I read how he's just like Bowen, and the mythical long 3 doesn't have to also be the bowen replacement, but still.
baby steps, hope your team makes the playoffs first. Portland has a bright future, it's just not here yet.
David Chancellor just said on WOAI TV that he had called Udoka's agent 20 minutes ago. The agent said the Spurs have shown interest in Ime. Reports out of Portland today say the Spurs have already offered him a 3 year deal. The agent would not confirm those reports. His agent did say Ime will make a decision soon.
The deal is all about done.
Udoka was my number 1 option in free agency if the Spurs were going to land anyone.
I like the fact that Udoka can guard a Jason Terry/Josh Howard, while Bowen can take on Dirk.
Just like Bowen, he is a threat from the corner.
However, he can drive to the basket, is an great rebounder for his height, and does not mind getting in people's faces.
People have compared him to Bowen, but I see him more like Rajah Bell.
Just as tall as Bell, almost as thick, can shoot, and drive to the basket. Plus, like Bell, he does not mind dishing it out.
How're the shooting % of Kobe, T mac, J Terry when UI was on the floor?
The problem of all this "it will work against dallas and denver" hooey is that while that may be true to a slight extent on the defensive end, i bet you anything with this guy and bowen on the floor our offense gets a little more stagnant. Plus with these two spot up corner shooters on the floor at the same time that gives TWO mavericks/nuggets easy pickings and they get to catch their breath every time we have the ball.
So, we see the spurs playing slightly better defense but worse offense. It's like a movie rerun.
Why not trade Barry, Beno, White to GS for Petrius?
I thought he was the best free agent available for the Spurs that didn't require getting into a bidding war to acquire. He's a tough, rugged defender, can hit the three, high character guy and just doesn't make many mistakes.
This is the type of guy that Pop coaches the best. You give Pop a good defender and he'll make him shine. Bowen went from journeyman to borderline DPOY under Pop. Elie's career was all but over before the 1999 run. Elliott under Pop turned into a championship quality player. Even Jacque Vaughn had a career year under Pop. If a guy is capable and willing to play defense, Pop will make the player better.
For a lot of teams, Udoka wouldn't make sense. But he fits the Spurs so well that I'd be excited if the Spurs can sign him.
He's not going to be a world beater but as long as he can keep teams honest with his corner threes, he'll fit right in and be a Pop favorite within a couple weeks.
How much did Blake get?
I gave David the lead when this thread was posted. I'm glad he followed up with the agent to try to get some info
The thing is the Spurs have to prepare for life after Bowen. He's 36-years-old and he's already passed the age that most perimeter defenders have to be replaced.
I don't expect much of a Bowen and Udoka lineup other than for short doses against teams that have two players on fire. I do, however, expect that Udoka would be able to fill the Bowen role after he retires about as best as it can be filled for $3M per year.
Hopefully the Spurs can make this official and not tease Spurs fans for the second day in a row . . .
Yeah I sees det, I sees det. If he's cheap I'm all for it, just tryin to feel out the situation.
Oh well, time for some alcohol. Can somebody feed the whottt? Thanks.
Whotttttt is the greatest thing to happen to spurstalk since hegamboa.
Which means that GS and the Rockets can now knock the Ponies out in the first round.
This is great news, definitely makes up for the Scola/Butler fiasco.
If he has signed an offer sheet, I'm sure the Blazers will take the full 7 days to "look things over"...I probably wouldn't expect anything definite for a few days at least...just my opinion.
Which also means Spurs get worse by not making any moves which gives the Mavs a huge advantage over them.Which means that GS and the Rockets can now knock the Ponies out in the first round.
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