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I'm sure he had some insights.Spurs assistant coach Don Newman worked with Robinson while serving on George Karl's staff in Milwaukee.....He is said to be in mediocre shape.
Spurs pick up Robinson
Web Posted: 04/05/2005 12:00 AM CDT
Johnny Ludden
San Antonio Express-News
http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/b...1a797819f.html
Having learned one can never have enough shooters — even, apparently, if they're 32, in questionable shape and haven't played a single NBA game in more than a year — the Spurs signed former All-Star forward Glenn Robinson on Monday.
Robinson, who received a minimum-salary contract pro-rated for the remainder of the season, has averaged 20.8 points in 11 seasons. He hasn't played this season, but shot well enough in a workout to convince team officials he might be able to contribute during the playoff push.
"It's an opportunity to have a guy who's had a pretty impressive NBA career, especially offensively," Spurs general manager R.C. Buford said. "There are nights when we really struggle to make shots. And he's always been a shot-maker."
The Spurs cut guard Dion Glover to make room for Robinson. Glover, who was on his second 10-day contract, played well in stretches during his brief audition, but team officials wanted a more proven shooter.
Robinson underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow a little more than a year ago and spent more than half this season on Philadelphia's injured list reportedly because he had arthritic ankles. A bruised ego also might have contributed to his inactivity.
After Sixers coach Jim O'Brien announced early in training camp he planned to start rookie Andre Iguodala, Robinson reportedly asked for a trade. Philadelphia placed Robinson on the injured list and finally traded him to New Orleans on Feb. 24 for Rodney Rogers and Jamal Mashburn.
The Hornets, who made the deal to clear salary-cap room, waived Robinson after reaching a buyout agreement with him.
With Devin Brown's health still in question, the Spurs wanted to improve their depth at the small-forward position. Team officials view Robinson as a low-risk investment.
The NBA's No. 1 overall pick in the 1994 draft, Robinson became a two-time All-Star during his eight seasons in Milwaukee. He teamed with Ray Allen and Sam Cassell to help lead the Bucks to the 2001 Eastern Conference finals.
One of the league's best midrange shooters, Robinson frequently frustrated the Spurs during his stay with Milwaukee. From 1999-2002, the Spurs lost six consecutive games to the Bucks.
Spurs assistant coach Don Newman worked with Robinson while serving on George Karl's staff in Milwaukee.
Beginning Wednesday, the Spurs will play six games in eight days. The team won't have much opportunity to practice, so Robinson's first task will be to improve his conditioning. He is said to be in mediocre shape.
Tim Duncan, meanwhile, said Monday he will "definitely" be ready to play in the playoffs. Duncan has been sidelined since spraining his right ankle on March 20.
"I don't have any set date," Duncan said. "I'm going to continue to work every day, rehab and, as it feels better, I'll keep pushing myself."
I'm sure he had some insights.Spurs assistant coach Don Newman worked with Robinson while serving on George Karl's staff in Milwaukee.....He is said to be in mediocre shape.
Mediocre shape???
Fantastic move spurs.
But yet, what the , ya know, just pluck a guy out of FA that supposedly shoots well.
Worked with Brent Barry.
Sheyitt, I am down wit dis mofo. We be hittin switches like a beyitch up in here.
TPark, just give it a break. You make females on their periods seem not so pissy.
Being fat never hurt Chuck Person.
Hopefully he shoots as well as his workout suggests.
True, Chuck was never gonna make the front of Men's Health.
His back injury in 97 made sure of that.
Another "fantastic" great move by the spursies!
Ok, let me guess why the spursies signed big dog:
A. Make their defense worse.
B. For his charming personality because the spurs are so boring.
C. Because someone in the spurs management believes he is a great player due to his #1 selection in the 1993 draft.
D. Because the spurs have been efficient at acquiring over the hill shooters(Steve Smith, Chuck Person aka The Rifle Man, Danny Fairy).
Dont you have a pothole to go fill in the medical district or something Buddy??TPark, just give it a break. You make females on their periods seem not so pissy.
Isnt it also time for your nightly report about this forum to your bf Dusty??
STFU.
BTW, everyone, ignore Laker, ignore and he will go awayl
Lottery.
Spurs have been able to make young, inexperianced players reach thier potential. But I dont know if they will be able to get anything out of old and hard-headed ones. But if anyone can get this guy straighted out, Pop can.
so can wanting to make the playoff roster so that he will have a chance at a ring.
Laker Fraud's post looks very similar to BBWadmirer901 on the ESPN Boards.BBWadmirer901
Posted: Apr 04, 2005 07:02 PM
Spurs signed Glen to?
A. Make their defense worse.
B. For his charming personality because the spurs are so boring.
C. Because someone in the spurs management believes he is a great player due to his #1 selection in the 1993 draft.
D. Because the spurs have been efficient at acquiring over the hill shooters(Steve Smith, Chuck Person aka The Rifle Man, Danny Fairy).
I thought you were "asterisk_rules?"
Isn't he supposed to be a headcase?
Glen Robinson as a spurs?
I don't think he is going to fit in under popazit's system because he's not going to kiss his butt, anyone who doesn't kiss pop's butt gets traded or cut (Ala, Malik Rose, Antonio Daniels, Stephen Jackson)
is he in good shape now?
So, is Big Dog Robinson READY to play immediately? How soon will it be?
Which player has to suffer to make a room for the Big Dog? Will it be Nazr? Marks?
No, the article says "mediocre" shape.is he in good shape now?
He's not a power forward or a center. The Big Dog is a Small Forward.Which player has to suffer to make a room for the Big Dog? Will it be Nazr? Marks?
I'm not asterisk_rules.
anyways, most of those guys with the excepton of maybe steve smith were able to perform, in thier spurs role...remember we are not looking for this guy to be what he used to be, just perform well enough untill Devin, Bruce Tim or whomever comes back into the game
TPark... any more fad diets you wanna lose weight on, only to ballon back up to 900 pounds.
Wear that white and gold Spurs jersey proud my boy. It will soon rip down the sides.
arent the Spurs home unis white with black and silver??white and gold
Whatever.
Dusty's ripping me doesn't bother me a bit.
GO away and back to the OTHER board.
Back on topic.
If he is in MEDIOCRE shape, does he play wednesday.
"mediocre shape"
a euphemism for totally out of shape, which they would never say.
you know LakerGod, if my favorite team has just been SWEPTIsn't he supposed to be a headcase?
Glen Robinson as a spurs?
I don't think he is going to fit in under popazit's system because he's not going to kiss his butt, anyone who doesn't kiss pop's butt gets traded or cut (Ala, Malik Rose, Antonio Daniels, Stephen Jackson)by the Spurs i wouldn't have shown my face in this forum for the rest of the season and make fun of the organization...
GET LOST!
SPURS
no, they would say he was out of shape if he was, they have before with Jaren Jackson and Malik Rose.
Mediocre shape tells me, OK shape, but not game shape.
Prob what Alex Garcia is in right now.
Yeah, that is the jersey colors. But you have one of those nifty white on the front gold on the back Parker jersey's. It's so cooool!
Didn't you win like a lifetime WhatAburger prize or something... how were those three days at Whata?
And like you, Dusty Garza can kiss my ass.
However, I'm scared you'd try to consume me.
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