Former Spur: Ian Mahinmi

[Blackjack]

Are you suggesting that the newly formed Miami Thrice could use a little Mahinmi Vice?

[johnnyblues]

Miami needs a few bigs...

Actually the first thing that came to my mind.

[spursfan1000]

Any knews on him lately?

[tdunk21]

bonner came back....is ian coming back???

[venitian navigator]

I'd really like him to come back...which I suppose coul be possible for a long contract (more than two years) and the perspective to play some minutes this coming years.
Tim is 34, Dice is older...they MUST rest at least for some games (expecially back to backs) so, also if Splitter shows he can really play, there will be enough time for 6 bigs (or 7 considering Richards...).

[Bruno]

The only way Ian could be back is if Dice or Blair is traded. Even if one is traded, it's far from sure that Spurs are even interested in bringing him back.

The latest I heard on him was that he was at a minicamp organized by his agent in Dallas with players like Ajinça and Mozgov. His agent also seems to be confident on his ability to find a new NBA team.

[will_spurs]

I wish him the best but please... not Dallas. As somebody said (in this thread?) "oh yeah there's still one Texas franchise we haven't given a big to".

[Harry Callahan]

Dice is on his last legs. I wish he would get a shot a contributing, but something isn't working in Pop's eyes.

I don't want Ian in Dallas, that's for sure.

[SenorSpur]

The Spurs are foolish for not bringing Ian back. As has been stated, Dice will out after this year. The addition of Splitter is wonderful, but even he doesn't have the rebounding and shotblocking prowess needed to alleviate the burden on Tim. Yet they jettison Ian in favor of keeping Bonner's unproductive ass. Unbelievable.

[ChumpDumper]

Ian's rebounding and shotblocking are quite overrated here.

[mookie2001]

ian is pretty unproductive himself

[will_spurs]

ian is pretty unproductive himself

Show us the numbers.

[mookie2001]

3 ppg 1 rpg in his career

[yavozerb]

The Spurs are foolish for not bringing Ian back. As has been stated, Dice will out after this year. The addition of Splitter is wonderful, but even he doesn't have the rebounding and shotblocking prowess needed to alleviate the burden on Tim. Yet they jettison Ian in favor of keeping Bonner's unproductive ass. Unbelievable.

Bonner may be hated on but he is head and shoulders above what Ian can provide for the spurs in the coming seasons.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Ian to MIA is a possibility. He'll fit in nicely.

He'll start next to Bosh and make the game saving block on Duncan in the finals.

[DesignatedT]

if he goes to miami. yawn lovers will have a field day around here.

[TimmehC]

Denver just lost a French big man - maybe they could use an upgrade.

[EricB]

Ian's rebounding and shotblocking are quite overrated here.

Just like Pops Mensah Bonsu and James White's overall game?

Pish posh.

[J_Paco]

Another wasted draft pick.........

*Sigh*

Well, at least Matt Bonner is back in the fold. You know he'll bring those great intangibles that Robert Horry once had. Gosh, I remember that huge shot in the playoffs he made. Or the time......

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

The Spurs are foolish for not bringing Ian back. As has been stated, Dice will out after this year. The addition of Splitter is wonderful, but even he doesn't have the rebounding and shotblocking prowess needed to alleviate the burden on Tim. Yet they jettison Ian in favor of keeping Bonner's unproductive ass. Unbelievable.

Indeed. You've gotta have a stretch 3!!!

He'll start next to Bosh and make the game saving block on Duncan in the finals.

I could see that happening... if we ever get past LA again.

[ElNono]

Apparently close to a deal with the Mavs for the LLE...

http://www.star-telegram.com/2010/07...n-on-deal.html

[DesignatedT]

Nice call Bruno

[J_Paco]

, worst of all looks like Dallas might actually give him PT too. Well, we'll soon find out if he really was a bust or if Pop held him back too much and too often.

[admiralsnackbar]

, worst of all looks like Dallas might actually give him PT too. Well, we'll soon find out if he really was a bust or if Pop held him back too much and too often.

It'll be a relief to not chronically face speculation either way, at least.

[ceperez]

It'll be a relief to not chronically face speculation either way, at least.

Agree.

Though if he plays well, this will be Scola 2.0.