Big Baby to San Antonio? Grant Hill to Boston?

[HarlemHeat37]

So our frontcourt with Big Baby would be..

-Arguably the best big man in the NBA, but has injury concerns..

-A short PF with an offensive-minded game, and not known for his defense..
-Another short PF, and has no ACLs..
-A guy from Europe that was a bust during his first stint in the NBA..
-A guy that gets injured any time he walks..

These guys could all end up achieving their potential and being solid players, making us a legit contender..but how can the front office take the risk?..there's just as good of a chance that they'll all disappoint..

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I just don't get why you don't think Tanq could be a reliable source for anything but any other beat reporter or writer could be.

He obviously knows people in the Celtics organization or he wouldn't have broken the news about Rasheed signing.

Anyway, it doesn't matter and I don't care if the Spurs get Big Baby or not; I just think it's hilarious that you are so against him being possibly right.

I'm not "against him being possibly right" at all. I'm saying that he's as possibly right as you or me or the guy down the street.

This is from the Tweet: "Glen Davis could be gone to San Antonio, as they are prepared to offer their mid-level slot, which it is my understanding that Boston will not match."

Look at the language, "Glen Davis COULD be gone to SA". In other words, this is just conjecture. Then he says it's "his understanding" that Boston won't match the MLE for him - in other words, he thinks he's right about them not matching Davis for the MLE because he has a source. He's put his cred on the line a little bit with the second comment, but not the one about the Spurs.

What I'm trying to point out is that this "information" of his has as much weight behind it as your conjecture or mine. He sites no source, and we have no reason to believe he has any insider information from a Spurs source, he's basically just making it up as you or I would. I'm not saying he might not be right, but I am saying that he's no more certain of being right about the Spurs' involvement than anyone else on the planet (except Spurs insiders), although he's misleading people to believe otherwise.

[DPG21920]

Other than the ability to get to the spots he's supposed to and frustrate TD himself.

Typical Spur thinking. Play good against the Spurs once or twice and you are the best player ever.

How'd Bonner's 50% regular season 3 point shooting vagina fare in the postseason?

It sucked and the Spurs lost. They will suck worse and lose more with Davis and his 37% with less range. Closer to the basket = easier to put the ball in and he fails over a big sample size. But he has hit some big shots in the playoffs, so he has that over Bonner.

BFD. Could Bonner have helped the C's push the Magic to a 7th game?

Baby played well, does not mean he would help the Spurs have a legit shot at a le.

The difference is insignificant at best. And furthermore, if we want to harp on stats all day there are plenty of regular season warriors who wuss out come winning time.



Doesn't matter if the Spurs aren't set on finding a starting big via free agency.

Not just stats, but most are in agreement that the Spurs need more shot blocking. Getting worse than Bonner in the department does not help.

I agree if they are looking to trade for a legit starter, than great.

[EricB]

Yeah looks like they are gonna sign him to an offer sheet.

Didn't see this coming at all.

Strange.

[BlackSwordsMan]

Ah.....Nope! This won't work. First ass chewing could be suicidal.

I choked on my sonic slushie

[timvp]

Fox Sports New England reported that Spurs are very close to a deal with G. Davis.

I can't believe I scoffed the idea of Brandon Bass.

[Marcus Bryant]

One wonders how the forum would have reacted to the Bowen signing back in the day. Wasn't Bowen in the bottom decile among swingmen in most statistical categories?

[EricB]

The "RJ trade was bad" bs is one of the dumbest things I've seen posted.

That trade was a damn STEAL.

[clubalien]

Either ian or blair must be starting. they must think they have the answer already

[poeticism707]

Davis is a pick and roll guy. Gee, I can't see how someone with such a skill set would ever be successful with the likes of RJ, Manu, and Tony...

Anyway, if you care that much about 4down being viable with the second unit, throw it in to Dejuan. He balled guys his size and larger (including a clinic on Thabeet's seven foot ass) at Pitt.

You whine that you would rather have Dice now that we missed out on 'Sheed. Neither one of those guys was going to do any work on the low block, Duncan or not.

Great post, I agree 100%.

[Kori Ellis]

I'm not "against him being possibly right" at all. I'm saying that he's as possibly right as you or me or the guy down the street.

This is from the Tweet: "Glen Davis could be gone to San Antonio, as they are prepared to offer their mid-level slot, which it is my understanding that Boston will not match."

Look at the language, "Glen Davis COULD be gone to SA". In other words, this is just conjecture. Then he says it's "his understanding" that Boston won't match the MLE for him - in other words, he thinks he's right about them not matching Davis for the MLE because he has a source. He's put his cred on the line a little bit with the second comment, but not the one about the Spurs.

What I'm trying to point out is that this "information" of his has as much weight behind it as your conjecture or mine. He sites no source, and we have no reason to believe he has any insider information from a Spurs source, he's basically just making it up as you or I would. I'm not saying he might not be right, but I am saying that he's no more certain of being right about the Spurs' involvement than anyone else on the planet (except Spurs insiders), although he's misleading people to believe otherwise.

No, his information is not the same as yours or mine, as he is close to the Celtics and we aren't. He isn't going to site a source when something isn't done yet... that's how you lose sources. (Media 101 )

[Shastafarian]

I can't believe I scoffed the idea of Brandon Bass.

We can only hope the rumors about it being for the MLE aren't true. Then again, if they aren't true, what's the point as Boston will match.

[45 bank shot]

I can't believe I scoffed the idea of Brandon Bass.

why can't i find anything about Davis coming to SA on the internet.
stop panicking

[EricB]

One wonders how the forum would have reacted to the Bowen signing back in the day. Wasn't Bowen in the bottom decile among swingmen in most statistical categories?

Well, there was a forum around in the June of 2001, cause thats when I first showed up, and thats when they signed Bowen IIRC.

I believe you were there...

[td4mvp21]

If we got Davis.....WOW

[Kori Ellis]

Fox Sports New England reported that Spurs are very close to a deal with G. Davis.

Well if they are very close, then we'll probably know tomorrow either way. Hopefully they can somehow get him for less than the MLE (if they set on getting him).

[DPG21920]

I do not think anyone cares about Baby being a Spurs as long as it is in a bench role. If they blow the MLE on him and expect him to start then that is a big risk. I would not want to tell Duncan "we got you some help. Ya, the guy who cried last year. Ya the stubby dude."

[Libri]

Fox Sports New England reported that Spurs are very close to a deal with G. Davis.

If it's true, we will soon have confirmation.

[scottspurs]

Taco Cabana employees all over San Antonio rejoice. Overtime.

With Blair and Big Baby Spurs will have a uva flag footbal team.

Still LMAO!

[completely deck]

Spurstalk just imploded

[50 cent]

Hilarious. You guys have been ing for years about the Spurs signing old washed up guys and now that they go for some decent youth, you are pissed.

Big Baby >>> Brandon Bass.

McDyess and Rasheed are 36 come next season. This is not a bad thing.

[ElNono]

You know what it is... is that game against Boston we played and Big Baby played great against Duncan... I bet you Pop was drooling ever since... we should have seen this one coming.

Can't believe it.

[tmtcsc]

One wonders how the forum would have reacted to the Bowen signing back in the day. Wasn't Bowen in the bottom decile among swingmen in most statistical categories?

Nah, people were happy to here that we had a defensive specialist coming that could guard Kobe.

[HarlemHeat37]

Marcus Bryant..

do you feel like Duncan can still play the same elite D that we're used to, where he can make up for the other guy?..I don't think he can on a consistent basis, which is why I've wanted the Spurs to get a big man that can play defense..

if we got Big Baby 2 years ago, I would be all for it..Duncan isn't the same player, and we no longer have Bowen on the perimeter..

so for those in favor of an offensive-minded PF..you guys really believe Duncan, who is going to be 34 in the playoffs, can still completely dominate a game defensively on a consistent basis?..

[Blackjack]

This would be sooo Spurs.

Ya know, I heard David Chancellor ask R.C. about the prospect of Blair starting, which seemed the usual clueless question we've become accustomed to, but it might not be all that crazy.

If the Spurs don't have a trade in the works for a legit defensive-big to follow the acquisition of Davis, I'm thinking it might be wise to start the over/under of games until Blair becomes a starter...

Those Spurs some wild and crazy guys!