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Oh well. Time for plan B, whatever the that may be.
It might have been a strike out but i doubt the spurs were heavily invested in Sheed, they probably knew they were on his short list of teams and waited to see if he'd pass on boston. I think they've been operating as if Sheed wouldn't come here knowing the likelihood of sheed signing here was pretty low. I'd expect the Spurs to reach an agreement with whoever was #2 by tomorrrow.
Oh well. Time for plan B, whatever the that may be.
I know he's not viewed to highly around here, but I would love if the Spurs could get Wilcox.@ Spurs fans assuming that the Spurs are going after Dice next. For all we know, they have Bass and Wilcox next on the list.
Trades is a good option too, but for who?..I really can't think of any realistic option that will help us fill our needs, and that we can also get with our expiring contracts..
I thought Camby was a small possibility, but even less now that Randolph was traded..he would have to ask for a trade..
I can't think of anybody after that anyways..
Thank you - from the horse's mouth. Exactly what I've been saying all along.
You realize that means he wasn't.
Nice... y'all enjoy seeing how he has nothing left in the tank... and gets lazy on D... off to Dice...
Sorry Spurs I really think Sheed would have been a great fit for you guys. Go for Dice he is better at this point anyway good luck Spurs win a ring for Dice.
Maybe they are unwilling to spend the MLE and expect someone will take less money to play for the Spurs.
As a mentor for our young bigs... Dice>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Sheed
Sheed isn't nearly as good anymore as some people are making him out to be. As someone else said, he wasn't going to be any kind of savior.
Blessing in disguise.
You really didn't want a PF that camps on the perimeter and refuses to play in the post. You didn't want a big man that has very pedestrian rebounding numbers. You didn't want a highly skilled player who only wants to put forth effort half the time. You didn't want a head case that's capable of blowing up at any moment. You don't want a key player who shows up to a playoff game 2 minutes before game time, or a guy who lets his team down by fouling out in the last several minutes of a playoff game when you're only down by 3 possessions.
Target Dice. Go after him hard. And get him a ring. His 15 foot jumper is AUTOMATIC. His effort and desire is second to none. He had 29 games this year w/ 10+ rebounds compared to Sheeds 17. He is EXACTLY what you all need.
Get it done Spurs.
I used to think they wouldn't go over the tax threshold and alter the 2010 plan too.
I can't help but think this was all part of the FO's decision not to pursue Sheed. It was reported and apparently is true that SA did not pursue Sheed aggressively. Also, we know Pop was in France, so many of us were surprised that Sheed was coming to visit this week, since Pop woudn't even be here.
It just seems to me, that we were all wrong in thinking Sheed was the Spurs' first option. Why would they be so non-chalant about it? In retrosepect, it seems clear, they have their sight on someone else. The question is who?
- Scola? Big, big mistake - personally, I was shocked by their decision. But 99% of the Spurs fans were calling Scola a scrub, so that doesn't fly.
- Sometimes you don't have many assets to use. Plus, a FO that's limited by the luxury tax doesn't have as many options as they'd like.
Oh yea, here is a thought....
No Bass or Baby.
Thank you ! good post I feel better now
I wholeheartedly agree. I've always loved Dice's game and effort and felt bad that he's never won a ring. To have him do it in SA would be all-around perfect for me.
In the eyes of Pop, R.C. and the assistant coaches, McDyess probably looks better to them with his 110% work ethic in practice and in games. We'd be getting basically a 10ppg/10rpg guy we could always count on. He and Sheed are actually the same height, give or take a nano inch. With Sheed you never know what games he'll show up in. Like Artest it is feast or famine with both those guys and quite possibly Pop doesn't want to take any chances in a Sheed meltdown at some critical point of a game late in the season or the playoffs. After all Sheed has had a bunch of excellent players alongside him and he has only won one Championship and that was with basically a 5 man All Star lineup.
When Chris and Jason (ESPN 1250) asked R.C. about Sheed the other day I got the feeling the Spurs were not real serious about him. Maybe they even told Sheed today they were going in a different direction and have already talked to McDyess or someone else. Maybe even Splitter behind the scenes even though R.C. told C&J there probably wasn't a real good chance of getting him this year but a strong chance next year.
Who ever knows with our Front Office. They'd make great high stake poker players. Tonight it is all speculation on our parts anyway. We could be pleasantly surprised in the next few days.
Yea...They should not spent their money.
Who need's another big, when we already signed Haislip!!
I think either Sheed or Dyes could have been a good addition for the Spurs for different reasons. Sheed may have not been a savior for the Spurs, but he would have helped a lot, considering what their front court currently is. And, Sheed camping out at the three point line isn't a huge issue on the Spurs because that high-low action with Duncan would be fine actually. Sheed also defends the really big and long centers better than McDyess. Plus, I'm among those who don't think Sheed is washed up. I think he mentally checked out last year. I think he's still very capable of helping a good team.
McDyess gives better effort defensively and on the glass, is a better locker room guy, won't spaz out, and as mentioned can hit an open midrange jumper.
Either guy would upgrade the Spurs front court.
I think that if the Spurs strike out on Sheed, they need to sign the best talent available for the MLE. Then look to make trades for a big man.
I absolutely agree. Have been saying this forever. Ainge should have targeted McDyess first, he's the better player.
I'd hate to see him in Orlando or Cleveland, I hope the Spurs sign him (or, better yet, a non contending team).
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Great post
This is the way i have felt throughout this Sheed saga...
And also... we've just passed on a guy that would leave open probably the clutchest playoff performer of all time to shoot a three and lose game 5 of the finals... That kind of players I truly don't wont on my team... go to the all great trash talking squad and i'll enjoy watching you rot...
=get it done.
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