Chris Webber: Should the Spurs Pursue?

[T Park]

Oh and F U to Pop and RC for trying to get rid of David Robinson to try to sign Chris Webber back in '02 or whenever the that was. How would that have turned out? No championship in 2003. Manu not able to be re-signed in 2004. No championship in 2005. The Spurs would be stuck with a broken down Webber with David Robinson still putting up double-doubles for the Knicks

Just trying to sign the best player available at the time.

btw,

is that now stuck with CW and DRob putting up DDs for the knicks?

[T Park]

btw

isn't it a bit late to send em an FU for that

That was like what, 6 years ago?

[timvp]

btw

isn't it a bit late to send em an FU for that

That was like what, 6 years ago?

The full ramifications are just now seen. Webber was breaking down and wasn't that good to begin with. He was probably the least clutch player on those Kings teams.

The Spurs were willing to give $110M or whatever to sign Webber and throw David Robinson in the trash but can't spring for a backup point guard?

[T Park]

The Spurs were willing to give $110M or whatever to sign Webber and throw David Robinson in the trash but can't spring for a backup point guard

Your all over the place here

[rayray2k8]

[Mr. Body]

There's maybe a 0.0005% chance the Spurs think about adding Webber. And there's only a 0.45% chance of that.

[ChumpDumper]

I'd consider Webber pretty much only in conjunction with a Maggette trade.

[timvp]

I'd consider Webber pretty much only in conjunction with a Maggette trade.

I'd consider Webber pretty much only in conjunction with Greg Oden.

[T Park]

Agreed.

If Paino and Stone shot were shipped out, then youd have a roster spot.

Although, I think id rather activate Jackie and start just throwing him in the fire.

[T Park]

Hmmm.

Whos hated more.

Malone?

CW?



Hard to tell right now.

[Darkwaters]

I'd consider Webber pretty much only in conjunction with Greg Oden.

I could do Kevin Durant.

[ChumpDumper]

I'd consider Webber pretty much only in conjunction with Greg Oden.

Eh, it's not like Robinson's coming back. It's better just to believe nothing is going to happen and be surprised if something does.

[baseline bum]

I've always been a Webber fan, but he sucks and is done.

[venitian navigator]

I'd consider Webber pretty much only in conjunction with a Maggette trade.

At the beginning, that was my idea too...
If we have (and decide) to give our 1th choice to the Clips for Maggette, than the trade could be : Udrih + E.Will. + Bonner + 1th choice for Maggette

[Streakyshooter08]

Man, the sad thing is not that they won't get Webber, it is more the fact that they refused to trade BU+BB for Maggette. THAT really pisses me off...

[MoSpur]

I heard this morning on ESPN that C-Webb told Marc Stein that 17 teams have contacted him about playing for them. He advised Stein there are five teams he is interested in. The Pistons, Heat, Mavericks, Lakers, Suns, and your San Antonio Spurs.

[greywheel]

That is six teams. Webber's lying.

Edit: Okay article on ESPN does not mention Suns.

Webber didn't divulge any order or preferences when listing those teams but did acknowledge that the Mavericks, believed to be offering less playing time than anyone in the group, was the least likely destination.

Early indications in San Antonio, meanwhile, suggest that the Spurs -- whose desire to get younger and more athletic and the swing positions is well-chronicled -- are unlikely to pursue Webber.

Each of the other three teams on Webber's list, by contrast, does have a need and an interest.

[MoSpur]

That is six teams.

That's right. I added the Suns by accident. He said two teams in the East and three in the West not including the Suns. I think he would do best in LA because of the offense they run. However, he stated according to ESPN's Marc Stein, that he is at the time in his career where he wants to win a championship.

[MoSpur]

I think he would do best in LA. He is very smart when it comes to basketball and the triangle offense is something he'd be very good at.

I don't know if anyone elsed watched Don Harris' Extra Point last night. He said in his opinion that the Spurs should go after him. Its a low risk high reward type of deal. He said something like our bigs aren't doing that great of a job and that Webber might be an upgrade. I have to agree. Its a risk that won't cost the Spurs that much if it doesn't work out.

[GrandeDavid]

I can't imagine who would be better than Webber, who is available at the moment. I don't think the Sixers are cancelling ties with him because he's a cancer, I believe they're just trying to start that franchise over from scratch basically, but I don't know.

I don't see why a good rebounder would be so hated here. Who else is better that the Spurs could obtain as easily as Webber if he is bought out? Spurs need some quick fixes to get back into top le contenders.

Now I'm agreeing with you! While I'm su ious of Webber like most others here, if he can be had and as a quick fix for one season, a piece to a puzzle, why the not. And who the knows, maybe playing for a legit championship contender would motivate him.

[mardigan]

They said on Cold Pizza this morning that he will sign with Detroit as soon as Mon.

[peskypesky]

I think the Spur's FO are fools if they don't try to get Webber. This is a guy who averaged 20pts and 10 rbnds per game LAST YEAR! And that's just about the same as his career averages.

Sure, he's past his prime, but so was Alonzo Mourning last year when he played like a man possesed to help Miami win the Championship.

To have Webber coming off the bench, or starting some games at center, would be awesome, IMO.

[Mr. Body]

I think the Spur's FO are fools if they don't try to get Webber. This is a guy who averaged 20pts and 10 rbnds per game LAST YEAR! And that's just about the same as his career averages.

Sure, he's past his prime, but so was Alonzo Mourning last year when he played like a man possesed to help Miami win the Championship.

Thank God those FO fools are making the right non-choice here. And the comparison with Mourning is bogus. Mourning is an incredible shot-blocker at this point in his career, same as always. He's not nearly as rickety as Webber.

[peskypesky]

Thank God those FO fools are making the right non-choice here. And the comparison with Mourning is bogus. Mourning is an incredible shot-blocker at this point in his career, same as always.

Exactly my point. Even when a formerly great player is past his prime (like DRob in 2003), he can still rise up at moments and give you that extra something you need to win a le.

You don't look to CWebb for blocks, but you can look to him for some rebounds, points and assists.

As for rickety, Shaq has been a little rickety these past couple of years, and he still helped Miami win the le last year.

I would never think of building a team around CWebb at this point, nor would I think of him as a first option, or second option, or even third option. But coming off the bench? I think he could surely give more than Horry and Butler, and probably more than Elson or Oberto.

[RC's Boss]

Exactly my point. Even when a formerly great player is past his prime (like DRob in 2003), he can still rise up at moments and give you that extra something you need to win a le.

You don't look to CWebb for blocks, but you can look to him for some rebounds, points and assists.

As for rickety, Shaq has been a little rickety these past couple of years, and he still helped Miami win the le last year.

I would never think of building a team around CWebb at this point, nor would I think of him as a first option, or second option, or even third option. But coming off the bench? I think he could surely give more than Horry and Butler, and probably more than Elson or Oberto.

Agreed. I think people are expecting someone to come in and avg 3blocks and 14 rpg. He would be a role player, nothing more. I would really love to see him on the floor w/ Manu running off screens and Barry camped at the 3point line.