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Go after a perimeter player who can defend and shoot the 3
I realize this is a very general statement but I don't know much about the players listed above and I doubt we are going to find a player like that for cheap
There have been a lot of positives this year with RJ finally playing well or with Neal, Anderson and Splitter showing promises. However, Spurs have failed to fill the end of the roster with interesting players.
In addition to their 11 players with a guaranteed contract, Spurs have 3 players on a partially or non-guaranteed contract:
- Garrett Temple: Pop called him his new favorite player this summer but he has been bad since the start of the training camp. You can wonder if last year wasn't a fluke and if he isn't simply a player without enough offensive skills to make it in the NBA.
- Alonzo Gee: He is in the doghouse and the only reason why Spurs keep him is because it's free for the moment.
- Bobby Simmons: He plays hard and that's all. He is in a huge shooting slump and he can't really play SF anymore.
In one week, Spurs Temple and Gee will start to cost money to Spurs. Bonner should be back and Splitter will be in better shape which will make Simmons even more useless.
I'm not far to be for Spurs waiving all three newt week. The sooner Spurs will try some new players, the better chance they have to find a diamond in the rough. Before waiving them, Spurs could try to trade Gee+Temple for a disgruntled player somewhere else but it likely won't work. Spurs could re-sign Jerrells who show good things in training camp in a couple of weeks. They could also go with Solid D's Patrick Berverly. For the 13th spot, they could try some athletic SF/PF like Stanley Robinson. Bottom line is, that I think Spurs are in a dead end with Gee, Temple and Simmons and must look at alternatives.
What would you do with Spurs last couple of roster spots?
Go after a perimeter player who can defend and shoot the 3
I realize this is a very general statement but I don't know much about the players listed above and I doubt we are going to find a player like that for cheap
as of right now I personally don't see us trying to get rid of any of those three....but in the future...maybe a future pick or draft rights...for a euro player...I don't know...Now you got me thinking about those last three roster spots...I want Jerrells back as the third back up PG (wilks)lol
Temple is staying.
Without him we'd be one sprained ankle away from no backup PG.
I'd cut Temple and Gee
CJ is a better option than Temple and I 'don't know why Gee didn't worked well because he played well with the Toros last season and in summer league.
I really never liked Temple. I think last season was a fluke
I don't see Pop cutting Temple loose yet, he likes his size at the point and has him defending points like he did against Nash and Dragic.
I know trading Dragic for Hairston gave us the pick to eventually get Blair, but Dragic would have been an interesting backup point for this team. Maybe he just fits the Suns system better but his passing and poise around the paint have been outstanding the few games I've watched him. Is he just doing this against the Spurs or is he fairly consistent? I can't believe that Suns team is 1-3, I know they've played some tough games but they look pretty decent.
Gee will probably definitely be on the way out. As for Temple and Simmons, I could see pop holding onto those 2 for now.
If anything Gee is going to be the first to go...IMO
Dragic would have been the same thing as Beno here. Not enough defense and plays the game way too soft for Pop. He is a good player but fits perfectly in that Phoenix offense, much like Beno with Sacramento.
I mostly agree. None of these players are game changers so the idea of using those roster spots to find a hidden jewel is a good plan as far as I am concerned. I suspect that Temple and Gee may get cut and end up on the Toros when their contracts have to be guarenteed.I see no use for Temple as he has played this year. If you saw at the end of the game he was open on the inbounds and Jefferson would not inbound it to him and called timeout instead. Temple was talking to him as they came off the floor.Jefferson did not appear to trust him to give him the ball in that situation. His waay off 3 point attempt was also not too impressive.
In the preseason I felt like Simmons was consuming perfectly good oxygen ,but i doubt Pop parts with him ,perhaps hoping for some rebirth as the season goes on.
Who knows about Gee, the coaches are the only ones who have seen him play.So yes , I say get these guys on the Toros if possible and run some guys through here. If we have to rely on these roster spots for help then heaven help us anyway.
You are probably right for that reason. Of couse , Manu could play that role if available but Temple and Simmons probably will stay unless something more attractive presents itself.
Personally, for me the most pressing position to fill is the Center/Pf spot. I mean this in terms of size. Blair, McDyess and Bonner are all capable Power forwards, Bonner should strictly be situational, but when Tiago was injured and Bonner at the same time you are stuck with one Big and that's Tim. Blair is undersized and Dyess doesn't need to play big minute this early in the season. Spurs need to try and get some size. Anderson is capable of spelling Jefferson at the Sf and although I'd love to get a legitimate backup Sf unless the SPurs can trade some of those wings and bring in something awesome, they need to address the big man need to spell minutes
I was trying to find some veterans that are still working out for some teams....but couldn't find a list...a little help? Any way, I was going to share a link with some reliable vets that we can stash on the end of the bench if were going to stick with the current rotations...play the young guy...but just in case put in the savy vet...
but I couldn't find a list....FAIL!
If Temple is waived, another PG would likely be signed.
http://hoopshype.com/free_agency.htm
As of this moment, the Spurs don't have a backup point guard. I'm not sure they have had one in quite a while. I say bring CJ back unless someone else is available. Neal and Anderson are far better defenders than I'd ever have guessed, and CJ's lack of size therefore isn't as big a problem. I'd keep Temple until the last possible instant in the hopes that a light goes on, but Gee needs to go to Austin or go away. Simmons needs to do something positive in the next couple of games or he's just a waste of a seat behind the bench.
Personally, I think the only player who could get waived is Simmons.
Temple - he stays. His value and position versatility is proven.
Gee - I think the Spurs are still high on him. He probably needs another year. Therefore, I see him getting moved down to D-League.
That said, I'd love to see the Spurs in the mix for that most coveted of player - the long, athletic, small forward. I know a trade for Wilson Chandler is highly unlikely, but he'd be the preferred target. A long-term solution and potential lockdown defender.
Thanks Bruno
I like the way we stand at the moment
I thought it was said that we were going to give a future pick to New York for Chandler because Denver wanted a pick to go along with player for Melo...I think I heard that.
Yeah, Chandler would actually be a suitable option, caught me before the delete. I was thinking of someone else. Plus,Chandlers contract is easily movable.
right, but Temple knows the system and is a decent handler and defender. As of right now, finding a better replacement is unlikely.
IMO Temple is staying at least till midseason
I think Pop probably likes Temple more than we know. I don't see him going anywhere.
I could see simmons the first one getting waived actually myself ,he really brings nothing.
Temple good point. I think he will come around still hoping he's still kinda of a slump cuz of his injury, so I'm guessing we keep him a while until we send him up to austin too get better.
Gee-I see a break out player of this kid but I think he needs another year or two to work on that jump shot if he can get that down he will be really good, but I say send him to Austin also.
I doubt New York wants to give up chandler at this point, guy is having a great season. I would stll love the spurs to go after him next summer in free agency (if there is one) with that MLE.
Still hoping spurs could bring in stanley robinson or de'sean butler to bring something to that 3 spot.
What you guys think about Magnum Rolle? Is he a good prospect?
I know we're set for this season in terms on BIGS, but maybe for the next season.
release temple?? no did you see him play in the fourth quarter and play solid D!!? no way were dropping that kid hes a great backup as for picking up jerrells that would be awesome but his Defense isnt anywhere near Temples.
i'd much rather have a defensive player at this point. i say we send Gee to D pick up a defensive Center or PF thats what we really need, Benga would have been great for this team. the man blocks shots all day and plays great interior D.
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