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I'd still beg him to come.
Like TIMVP said, hes the BEST swingman available.
If I were a betting man I'd say he's going back to ORL for the MLE. Starting role, great location, no income tax.
I'd still beg him to come.
Like TIMVP said, hes the BEST swingman available.
I'm not so sure I'd want a guy here if his deciding factor was having his choice in jersey number.I wouldn't obviously outright give it to him but, if David standing at the airport with the 50 helped, it, s ch it up
Anyway, my opinion of Maggette is the same now as last time they went after him ... he's a balla ... can score, rebound and get to the line. His ability to get to the line and rebound are huge reasons the Spurs should want him. He's a big time china doll too though - you can count on him to miss about 15 games a year. But for the MLE, you can't pass him up.
Though the Sixers and GS (and Memphis) could offer more money, are we reducing the field of compe ion? I mean, there are other teams like us that only have the MLE to offer, so in that sense, other teams can try to sell him on their city and team for pretty much the same money, right?
For some reason, I imagine that Houston or Dallas and possibly Phoenix will find a way to butt their noses into this deal to try and jinx us, even if it is only talking through the media.
Luckily, Maggette knows we've been trying to get him for a long time. And, Pop somehow finds the charm to woo free agents. He's done it time and time again, however, not usually top free agents.
My question is the timing of when we would make an offer. I wonder if everyone is waiting for the other team to make a move.
My first thought is to move quick so it gives less time for teams like Phili to see if their offer to Josh Smith is matched or not. Waiting would seem to hurt our chances, but I'm curious to hear what other people think.
What you want the guy coming to camp looking like Shaq?
I'm not so sure I'd want a guy here if his deciding factor was having his choice in jersey number.
Anyway, my opinion of Maggette is the same now as last time they went after him ... he's a balla ... can score, rebound and get to the line. His ability to get to the line and rebound are huge reasons the Spurs should want him. He's a big time china doll too though - you can count on him to miss about 15 games a year. But for the MLE, you can't pass him up.
I know, but were desperate here come on
the guy has rotted his entire career away on the Clippers. Do you really think he cares about getting a ring? The man wants a payday.
After taking a step back and looking at the NBA landscape, I still can't fully buy this. Maggette is far and away the best unrestricted free agent on the market. To make that point, consider that Kurt Thomas is very likely the second best unrestricted free agent on the market
With that said, the Warriors, Sixers or maybe even Grizzlies will have what it takes to outbid the Spurs. If those teams want to make a splash, Maggette is easily the most attainable free agent on this market. They can try to get a Josh Smith or a Ben Gordon ... but when all is said and done, Maggette will almost certainly be their best option.
If I'm Maggette's agent, I tell him to hold off signing anything until the teams with cap room figure out what they are going to do. The MLE is the minimum that Maggette is going to make. Waiting around for the big spenders to swing and miss when trying to get restricted free agents would be the way to get the most money.
The only way Maggette would sign now (July 9th) would be if he just wants to be on the Spurs and help the Spurs get back to championship basketball. That'd be awesome ... but it'd be so against common free agent sense that it's almost unbelievable.
The bottomline is Maggette has to still be considered very much of a longshot ... however, there is hope now.
im not getting my hopes up just yet....
wow that would be an amazing coup for you guys. i would have to imagine that some one of the other few teams under the cap would overspend for him but if not...
meh nevermind you guys. i hate yall.
Remember, the Grizzlies ownership is trying to reduce payroll, so I don't see them signing Maggs.After taking a step back and looking at the NBA landscape, I still can't fully buy this. Maggette is far and away the best unrestricted free agent on the market. To make that point, consider that Kurt Thomas is very likely the second best unrestricted free agent on the market
With that said, the Warriors, Sixers or maybe even Grizzlies will have what it takes to outbid the Spurs. If those teams want to make a splash, Maggette is easily the most attainable free agent on this market. They can try to get a Josh Smith or a Ben Gordon ... but when all is said and done, Maggette will almost certainly be their best option.
If I'm Maggette's agent, I tell him to hold off signing anything until the teams with cap room figure out what they are going to do. The MLE is the minimum that Maggette is going to make. Waiting around for the big spenders to swing and miss when trying to get restricted free agents would be the way to get the most money.
The only way Maggette would sign now (July 9th) would be if he just wants to be on the Spurs and help the Spurs get back to championship basketball. That'd be awesome ... but it'd be so against common free agent sense that it's almost unbelievable.
The bottomline is Maggette has to still be considered very much of a longshot ... however, there is hope now.
Can't blame you for hoping the Spurs don't sign him, but the fact is he would probably start for the Spurs, pay no state income tax, and be on a team that (unlike Orlando) is a legitimate contender every year.
as far as his health...........he will play less minutes per game for the Spurs than he did for the Clippers. this will help him stay healthy throughout the season.
This looks to be spot on. Played 70 and 75 games the last two seasons, but in 05-06 was only good for 32 games.
But you're right, for the price it's a great option. If you get 70 games out of him, it's a success. And it makes it easier to rest Manu a game here and there, or even for 10 games in one stretch if he needs it.
I agree, but I am hoping for two things:After taking a step back and looking at the NBA landscape, I still can't fully buy this. Maggette is far and away the best unrestricted free agent on the market. To make that point, consider that Kurt Thomas is very likely the second best unrestricted free agent on the market
With that said, the Warriors, Sixers or maybe even Grizzlies will have what it takes to outbid the Spurs. If those teams want to make a splash, Maggette is easily the most attainable free agent on this market. They can try to get a Josh Smith or a Ben Gordon ... but when all is said and done, Maggette will almost certainly be their best option.
If I'm Maggette's agent, I tell him to hold off signing anything until the teams with cap room figure out what they are going to do. The MLE is the minimum that Maggette is going to make. Waiting around for the big spenders to swing and miss when trying to get restricted free agents would be the way to get the most money.
The only way Maggette would sign now (July 9th) would be if he just wants to be on the Spurs and help the Spurs get back to championship basketball. That'd be awesome ... but it'd be so against common free agent sense that it's almost unbelievable.
The bottomline is Maggette has to still be considered very much of a longshot ... however, there is hope now.
1. He has grown up and realizes he is about to be 29 and has nothing to show for his career in terms of a le.
2. He is a little pissed about being renounced and seeing that it's a possibility that his old team, the Clippers could be successful without him. To get back at them, he makes a Western conference team that much better to try and get to the Finals.
it, I'm not down with it. We need a young athletic player who will D it up and rebound. The garbage points are numerous in this offense for anyone to pick up on it. We don't need a "china doll" seeing how injuries broke our best chance to repeat only a month ago.
And at the same time, keep Ginobli fresh as well.
I get that but you have to look at it from a players point of view. Get what you can now because after that you have to think of the next 30 years of making money. SA is not a big market. Not alot of jobs as a local hero being the 4th best player on a team that won championships before his arrival. Great catch for Spurs but will it pay off for him and his future.
incredible to both signing maggette and how fast the thread grew.
Agreed. If Maggette signs, hopefully Maggette and Ginobili figure out a way to not end up missing the same 15 games each year. Some teamwork would be appreciated.
The Spurs had to rely too much on garbage points last year. They didn't have enough skill points.
Spurs need an athletic wing player that can do more than just shoot (i.e. score and get to the line)....I don't see how you do any better than Corey Maggette, especially for the MLE.
Maggette comes with almost none of the risk that JR Smith does and has nearly the upside. If the Spurs didn't have to give up anything to get him, they'd be stupid not to.
Agreed. If Maggette signs, hopefully Maggette and Ginobili figure out a way to not end up missing the same 15 games each year. Some teamwork would be appreciated.
Maybe the should draw straws to see who gets to sit out first?
Don't worry about the Sixers in this deal. They're getting involved with Josh Smith at around 12 mil per year. And with Hawks ownership being what it is, they'll let him split. Not like any other team in the NBA has to go to court to sign a player for longer than 4 years...
Throw Memphis out the window. They're for sale and are not taking on anymore payroll unless it's little Gasol.
To me this comes down to Orlando, Boston, and SA.
Count your blessings. At least it's not Hoopsworld.
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