Free Agent: Glenn Robinson

[Marcus Bryant]

Glenn Robinson | 3
Position: F
Born: Jan 10, 1973
Height: 6-7 / 2,01
Weight: 240 lbs. / 108,9 kg.
College : Purdue '94

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I, like most Spurs fans, was quite perplexed and skeptical about his signing, but man, it definitely paid off. It is intriguing to think what he could bring to this team next season after he's in condition and gets more familiar with the team and its plays. His ability to fit within the Spurs' defensive scheme as well as some of his individual defensive ability was a pleasant surprise. He'd be great, almost ideal, as a backup to Bruce. The real question is: price. Is there a front office out there willing to make a significant salary commitment to him? Hard to say.

[whottt]

of course.

If Bigg Dogg wants to play here you sign him...once he learns the system he's right there with Manu and Duncan in his ability to dominate a game offensively.

And a midrange J on the Spurs is a devastating weapon...it's the one thing they don't really have in anyone other than Duncan(or Manu).

Barry also has a great midrange(it's his best shot IMO, better than his three, that we never saw after the second month of the season) but he needs help to get it off and it doesn't look like the Spurs want to use it...

[conversekid]

A big time keeper. If pop can find a way to utilize his mid range J, he would be golden here. 8-10 minutes a game. Bring him in to energize our often stagnant offense.

His midrange J would be killer in a pic n roll.

[Marcus Bryant]

He and Tony would be great in a two man game, especially out around the elbows. Could definitely help to give TD a little more room inside.

[T Park]

no question I would have Glenn Robinson back in a new york minute, but the realities of him coming back are slim.

[Mr. Body]

I'd expect him to want more than 8-10 minutes a game to keep him happy. He might also get more of an offer from someone else who needs a punch. But if he wants to stay for scratch, then by all means.

[Dre_7]

I hope he wants to come back. If its for the right price, I would love to see he back here!

I live in Wisconsin, so I have seen, on many occasions, what he is capable of doing offensively! May not be the same as he was back then, but I still think he is capable of a few more good years!

Keep him!!

[duncan_21]

The thing with robinson is that he's good enough to be a 2nd option in the offense on alot of teams playing 36-40 mpg. As a bball fan I would hate to see him waste his talent to play 8-10 mins.

I don't like the guy, but I hate to see talent like this waste on the bench.

[Phil Hellmuth]

He got what he wanted... He will most likely go to some East Junk Team now.

[Dre_7]

The thing with robinson is that he's good enough to be a 2nd option in the offense on alot of teams playing 36-40 mpg. As a bball fan I would hate to see him waste his talent to play 8-10 mins.

I don't like the guy, but I hate to see talent like this waste on the bench.

Yeah, but if he takes the offseason to get conditioned and learn the system, I doubt he will only get 8-10 minutes.

I would like him, but I still think D. Brown is priority number 1! (or 1a if Horry opts out)

[Marcus Bryant]

He averaged 17 minutes a night during his brief regular season stint with the Spurs. Bruce was at 32 minutes in the regular season. You'd have to believe that if Big Dog was brought back that he'd see around 20 minutes a night. He could spell Bruce a lot during the regular season to help keep Bruce fresh for the playoffs.

[whottt]

Don't forget...Robinson is younger than Bowen, Barry and Horry...and I saw no decline in his game...in fact...I saw him play some of the best ball of his career on the physically challenging defensiv end.

If he signs? He'll push for a starting spot IMO.


The guy is a SF that can hit 20PPG from range at a very high PCT, he can hit threes...he can also pull down 6 boards per game...he's always been good at stealing the ball and better than most realize at blocking shots...

His only weakness is how much of a team player he will be and how commited he is to playing D....that's the gamble..

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Damn if we could keep big dog we'd be 3lit3

[Marcus Bryant]

Big Dog could steal some minutes from the guard rotation as well as from Bowen. It's always nice to have a scorer on the bench. I think he and Devin would be great coming off the bench together.

[NZHayden]

will he be expensive to resign? or is money not an issue?

[spurster]

Only a dream.

[Rick Von Braun]

Big Dog is gone. He'll get a larger role, minutes, and more dough from another team. He already got his ring and built a good citizen rep with his comeback with the Spurs.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

pfff, good citizen rep? The guy was here for just a handful of games and saw almost no action at all in the postseason after he pushed danny fortson

All i know is that sat on his ass for the entire parade heh

[Marcus Bryant]

I don't think it's a given that he'll get a lot thrown his way. He was available last season and was only swapped for an oft-injured Mashburn before being waived.

[Mark in Austin]

If he's willing to take what's left over of the MLE after they sign Scola, (which I think will be at the most about 3 million/yr) it's a no-brainer.

[Marcus Bryant]

Another possibility is that Scola is signed with the $1.6 mil exception and the full MLE is available...

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Agreed Marcus.

Then call up Bobby Simmons and offer him the whole thing.

[Mark in Austin]

true, but the numbers we've heard pretty consistently on Scola is 2M/yr. Hey, if he takes the LLE though, fantastic.

I wonder if there's any doubt about Robinson being able to keep this up for an entire season among Pop, RC, and Presti.

[midgetonadonkey]

If he were to play any more than 10-15 minutes a game, he would be worthless. His career has come to playing 5-10 mpg getting 4-6 ppg. He can be used in spurts during the season, but anything more will trigger an injury. Remember this dude is Grant Hillish when it comes to being injury prone. He will be a nice dude to bring off the bench for the veteran minimum.

[Marcus Bryant]

He's only 32. Give him a full training camp and season to hone himself into shape and I think he'll be fine.