Jax wants out..

[jag]

The main reason i'd like to see the Spurs go after Jack is actually due to his defensive capabilities. He could start or come off the bench and effectively guard a guy like Dirk, Odom, Melo or Bron...that's something the Spurs just don't have right now. Jefferson is a fairly big 3...but he's not the defensive player that Jack is.

[benefactor]

Jack gives us at ude and edge...something we could definitely use a little more of.

[Sdayi135]

swap Mason for Finely + Bonner and I'll do it.

Otherwise.....PASS.

As I said that ship sailed in 2003. Let it sail away for all he's become since.

I'd rather deal for a Bell or Nocioni instead.

[ducks]

starting manu will make sure he is not healthy for the playoffs

and mason competly lost his confidence last year after the backup point guard
also pop telling everyone they sucked without manu did not help mason's confidence either



jackson also has logged all those minutes and his last playoffs his shooting sucked less then 28%


how much is really left in sj's tank

[ducks]

Aside from his contract (which is far too long), he's 31 and has averaged almost 40 mpg in the last couple years. I don't know how much longer his body is going to hold up.

But you can't really compare Mason to Jack. The height difference is huge.. Mason is probably 6'4 at most and Jack is a long 6'8. Secondly, Mason's defense was HORRIBLE in the postseason. You guys can blame Pop for playing him at PG in the middle of the season all you want, but that doesn't excuse the guy not being able to guard a statue once the big lights came on. Finley was >>>>>>>>>>>> Mason on D in the postseason.

Sure, Jack's a chucker sometimes. He's scattered. He's a "thug." But he's also one fearless mofo.

I wouldn't mind them going after him. If you get rid of Mason/Bonner in the process, then you just start Manu.

Tim
McDyess
RJ
Manu
TP

Ratliff/Mahinmi
Blair
Jackson
Finley
GHill

Not bad.

would sj be willing to come off the bench?

[timaios]

jackson also has logged all those minutes and his last playoffs his shooting sucked less then 28%

You keep saying this bs again and again...

In his last playoffs his shooting was 37.9 %.

http://www.nba.com/playerfile/stephe...eer_stats.html
http://www.basketball-reference.com/...jacksst02.html

[completely deck]

Not bad.

You know the Spurs probably more than I do, and stranger things have happened, but I thought it was painfully obvious that this is such a huge pipe dream/preseason rumor. In the latest interview with coach Pop, he admitted Jackson to bringing drama and being a headcase. Do you think he'd be willing to bring that chemistry back into the locker room? Not my Pop

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

I have no interest in the Spurs acquiring Jackson. He’s mostly a defenseless, inefficient gunner who likes to over handle. He’s got a bloated contract at a position the Spurs no longer have a need for.

I know when many Spurs fans think of Jackson they think of him in a romantic sense as far as what he contributed in ‘03. But this is a different team now and there is no need for him on this team. At $8-9 million a year for 3-4 years, to do what? Play roughly 25 mpg and generally sit in crunch time? He’d inevitably cause problems with this role because he thinks he’s better than he is.

Mostly defenseless? He had Dirk hiding behind Cuban's skirt when GS thrashed Dallas. He also has played well against Odom in the past. Yep, "defenseless".

The guy is a stone cold assassin in fourth quarters from the perimeter. You bring him in for that and his D on some of our problem matchups.

[Kori Ellis]

You know the Spurs probably more than I do, and stranger things have happened, but I thought it was painfully obvious that this is such a huge pipe dream/preseason rumor. In the latest interview with coach Pop, he admitted Jackson to bringing drama and being a headcase. Do you think he'd be willing to bring that chemistry back into the locker room? Not my Pop

Pop never said Jack was drama and a headcase in San Antonio. But obviously he's been that since he left.

And the locker room chemistry was awesome when Jack was here. He was really really tight with Tim and Malik.

But no, I don't think it will happen.

[Mel_13]

You keep saying this bs again and again...

In his last playoffs his shooting was 37.9 %.

http://www.nba.com/playerfile/stephe...eer_stats.html
http://www.basketball-reference.com/...jacksst02.html

It's not BS, it's just not precisely stated.

In the Dallas series in 2007 he shot 45.2% overall, including 47.5% of his 3s.

In the Utah series it was 27.9% and 21.9%.

So he shot less than 28% in his last playoff series.

[Spursfan 87]

i dont think that it will happen, not because the spurs dont want him back, but for financial reasons. The spurs already took a big financial risk in the RJ trade, I dont think they are going to take another.

I just really hope that he doesn't end up in dallas.

[TDMVPDPOY]

gettin jax back now, is what couldve been a dynasty had we resigned him in 03.....

[Cry Havoc]

gettin jax back now, is what couldve been a dynasty had we resigned him in 03.....

[kobyz]

another idea for trade:
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMa...tradeId=km7kbr

[Chieflion]

another idea for trade:
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMa...tradeId=km7kbr

Golden State will not trade Azuibuike for Finley.

[FkLA]

Is there actually any rumors linking Jax to the Spurs aside from him saying he'd like to be back in any of the Texas teams? Regardless I'd be ecstatic if we got him, he is a proven postseason performer and knows the system and our Big 3 fairly well. His defense is also underrated...he could fit in at the 2 just fine, and Manu would still come off the bench. And people bringing up his post-season or regular season FG% in GS are re ed, he doesnt have a guy like Duncan getting open looks for him and he is expected to carry a bigger portion of the offensive load there than he would be here. His percentages would obviously increase to a respectable number.

Regarding the contract, its $8 mill per year...for a 20 ppg scorer thats proven to deliver in the postseason, knows the system, and plays good D. How is that not worth $8 mill/yr, especially considering how grossly overpaid alot of players around the league are?I welcome Jefferson to the team with open arms, but he makes twice the money Jax makes and he is not even close to being twice the player. If anything Jax is underpaid, $8 mill per yr for a player of his skill is actually a great value.

If the Warriors would accept a Finley/Bonner & Mason deal, or even all 3...there is no reason whatsoever why the Spurs shouldnt pull the trigger. This is a no brainer.

[Chieflion]

people bringing up his post-season or regular season FG% in GS are re ed, he doesnt have a guy like Duncan getting open looks for him and he is expected to carry a bigger portion of the offensive load there than he would be here.

Fact is that he has always been subpar from the field, regardless of who he has as a team member. His highest FG% was not even with Duncan, it was with Baron Davis when he was brought in as a swap for Troy Murphy in 2007 and ran with Davis to bring the Warriors to the playoffs and brought sad memories for the Mavericks.

[TDMVPDPOY]

jax is 31...and his contract runs out till his 34+

but who cares right? his been keepin himself in good shape and conditioning very well....physically he looks like a beasts atm....

the long 3 that we been waiting for...

them haters who dont want him back cause they are scared their favorite player will be relegated to the bench...

[Chieflion]

jax is 31...and his contract runs out till his 34+

but who cares right? his been keepin himself in good shape and conditioning very well....physically he looks like a beasts atm....

the long 3 that we been waiting for...

them haters who dont want him back cause they are scared their favorite player will be relegated to the bench...

If anyone gets relegated to the bench, it is because they are not good enough. I think everyone knows that.

[Das Texan]

go get buckets.



dust off the #3.



Let's go get another ring.

[FkLA]

Fact is that he has always been subpar from the field, regardless of who he has as a team member. His highest FG% was not even with Duncan, it was with Baron Davis when he was brought in as a swap for Troy Murphy in 2007 and ran with Davis to bring the Warriors to the playoffs and brought sad memories for the Mavericks.

He shot one of the best percentages of his career while playing here in 03' and he was a younger and much less mature player. I think he could easily get into the mid 40s% with Duncan and Tony creating so many looks. Bonner/Finley & Mason for Capt Jack is a no brainer. give them all three if the contracts work out.

jax is 31...and his contract runs out till his 34+

but who cares right? his been keepin himself in good shape and conditioning very well....physically he looks like a beasts atm....

the long 3 that we been waiting for...

them haters who dont want him back cause they are scared their favorite player will be relegated to the bench...

I agree who cares if his contract runs for 4 yrs, its not like its a max deal or anything and we have to capitalize on Duncan's last years as much as possible.

Also what fav player are u referring to? Manu's my favorite player but he's a better fit of the bench I dont understand why other fellow Manu fans dont see that. He is good enough to carry the second unit and have the ball in his hands all the time, playing with the first unit would limit him more with so many good players in the line-up.

[Chieflion]

He shot one of the best percentages of his career while playing here in 03' and he was a younger and much less mature player. I think he could easily get into the mid 40s% with Duncan and Tony creating so many looks. Bonner/Finley & Mason for Capt Jack is a no brainer. give them all three if the contracts work out.



I agree who cares if his contract runs for 4 yrs, its not like its a max deal or anything and we have to capitalize on Duncan's last years as much as possible.

Also what fav player are u referring to? Manu's my favorite player but he's a better fit of the bench I dont understand why other fellow Manu fans dont see that. He is good enough to carry the second unit and have the ball in his hands all the time, playing with the first unit would limit him more with so many good players in the line-up.

Maybe he will, maybe he will not due to being uncomfortable in that role as spot up shooter.

[ducks]

mason would be more comfortable here the second season then the first

[ducks]

I see sj going to new york

[greensborohill]

http://www.dallasbasketball.com/fullColumn.php?id=1974

FYI, Dallas has a crappycap, but it also has a ton of expirers. So it seems like it's just a matter of whether Dallas actuallyut case. likes Captain Jack. . . b/c we all know he's a nut case.