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Please don't mention Splitter. I had as much hopes for him as I had for Rasho. Even Rasho, with his lane clearing and rotations and RBs would be better than what we have now.
Without the usual bashing and trashing, what are the Spurs options for this season? Play with what we have---- early elimination. With and without Tim we get beaten off the boards and can't protect the rim. We have a ton of smalls. We struggle with under 500% teams. We rely on too many 3's! We are overplaying Tim, Tony and eventually Manu. IMO the Spurs FO need to forget the 2010 FA market and get someone who can contribute this season. We have no #1 pick next draft. The FO needs to look for a Pau Gasol type of trade and accept the cap consequences. Trade Splitter's rights plus multiple players for someone who can contribute the next 49 games. Otherwise we enter next season with basiclly the same team as this year and with the same results.
Please don't mention Splitter. I had as much hopes for him as I had for Rasho. Even Rasho, with his lane clearing and rotations and RBs would be better than what we have now.
Last edited by boutons_; 01-04-2009 at 02:55 PM.
that will never happen.
It should be obvious to even the most obscure observers that the Spurs (and particularly Tim) do need another big. In fact, I heard NBATV analyst and former Spur, Steve Smith say the same.
Interior post defense, rebounding, shotblocking are skills that are in short supply, outside of Tim. The Spurs will continue to struggle against the bigger frontlines of the NBA, if Tim is forced to continue playing 1 against 2.
While we had hoped Ian would've filled that backup, bigman role by now, he's yet to hit the court and who's to say he plays at all this year. Combine his absence along with Splitter's rebuttal and you have the current situation.
Backup bigmen are in short supply. There simply aren't many options available. Perhaps it wouldn't hurt to audition a D-league guy like Courtney Sims.
I just love these people who come in and make these posts/threads saying we need a certain type of player, but never realistically mention who or how the Spurs would do it.
Might as well say Splitter's rights for Howard, straight up.
I don't get it.... After the 2006 Mavs series, we weren't athletic enough. Then, we're too old.... Then we bring in some slightly younger players, and are slightly more athletic this year. Last year, our offense struggled, this year we're a three-point shooting team with decent offense....And NOW, we're not big enough.
I agree that the lack of another Big is the show-stopper for the Spurs this year. Mahinmi may or may not show up. As good as Duncan is, he can't play against the bigger lineups by himself, especially when the Spurs Small Forward is usually being used to defend a guard.
I believe Brad Miller, Joe Smith, Marcus Camby are the common names being floated around these days.
I also think guys like Amare and Boozer can be had for the right price.
If you're willing to give up one of the Big 3 (Tony Parker) you can probably get Amare. Duncan/Manu/George Hill/Amare wouldn't be a bad lineup.
Boozer might be had for the price of a Manu. How about Duncan/Boozer/Money/Parker?
If you're gun-shy, for the other lesser-named bigs, it would probably take George Hill or Mason in trade.
And of course, guys like Vaughn might be filler material.
Last edited by Allanon; 01-04-2009 at 02:10 PM.
The Spurs had a very good plan in place-- bring in young guys Mahinmi and Splitter-- but unfortunately fate has decided to make those plans fail so far. It's true that at this point that any of the bigs from the past like Nazr, Elson, or Rasho would be a small but welcome addition.. that's how bittersweet irony works though... oh well.
Tomorrow, January 5th, is the first day for 10 day contracts. Someone without a doubt will be signing Sims. I hope it's the Spurs. His strengths-- rebounding, getting to the free throw line, size-- are all weaknesses for this Spurs team, and unfortunately their well made plans have simply not panned out this time.
No one is questioning the moves made. The NBA is an ever-changing league. The Spurs have added "much-needed" pieces over the past couple of seasons to continue improving the team. These additions were essential toward helping them remain compe ive and in contention for a le.
If you watched last year's playoffs, you may recall how successful Chandler (Hornets) and Gasol (Fakers) were in getting points in the paint and how badly the Spurs were routinely beaten on the glass. While Duncan was his usual brilliant self, he simply can't do it alone. In fact, he was forced to play cautiously to avoid foul trouble, as Oberto and KT were simply were ineffective against these bigger more athletic frontlines.
Allanon is absolutely spot on with this one. All these factors are clear indications as to why another big is needed. If the Spurs didn't feel that way, they wouldn't have ever took a flyer on Mahinmi or Splitter in the first place. The plan was to have one or both on the roster by now. Thus far, it hasn't panned out. As a result, another sort of contingent, backup big player is needed. Pop can't play small all the time. The moral of the story is any good GM never stops trying to improve the team.
we should get yi jianlian.
Last edited by Leftyventricle; 01-10-2009 at 08:39 PM.
Exactly.
everyone seems to have jumped on Courtney Sims.
i hope spurs sign him to shut everyone up
Do you know if this one is available?
Wookies are notorious for getting into foul trouble.
Chewie wouldn't help our age situation either. He was like 200 years old by the end of Jedi! It isn't wise to upset a wookiee though. 'I suggest you let the wookiee win'.
hamed haddadi anyone?
everyone seems to have jumped on Courtney Sims.
i hope spurs sign him to shut everyone up
But just to give you an idea of how well Sims has been playing so far: he leads the D league in the Efficiency statistic with a rating of 30.7. The guys that are numbers 2, 3, and 4 have ratings of 23.77, 23.67, and 22.0. The space between Sims and the number 2 guy in the league is the same as the space between the #2 guy and the #37 guy in the D league, whose rating is 16.8.
The leader of the EFF stat in the NBA is LeBron at 29.8, followed by Chris Paul, D Wade, and Dwight Howard, who are all rated above 26.
Last edited by Tully365; 01-04-2009 at 05:20 PM.
No kidding. Looks like he may not last much longer at that level.
http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_ar...r_of_december/
Courtney Sims of the Iowa Energy has been named NBA Development League Player of the Month for games played in December. Earlier in the season, Sims was named NBA D-League Performer of the Week for games played during the Week of Nov. 28.
In seven games (6-1) for the Energy during December, Sims is averaging 24.3 points and 13.0 rebounds while shooting 62-percent (67-of-109) from the floor. Through December, the Energy posted a 9-1 overall record.
Ok potential, but he would need two seasons in Austin before he could play for the Spurs. He was pretty clueless when I saw him play for Dakota.
I'm sure several teams were just waiting to get a look at Sims in person at the showcase this coming week. If he plays like he has been, he'll get a call up.
he's in phoenix and 200 lbs heavier.Do you know if this one is available?
I trust Pop to make the right decision.
We need to play some ing d, thats all.
Darryl Watkins showed some promise but apparently he's in China now.
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