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We need to get tougher, not softer.
Before I get started, I know another trade threadon how to fix a team that is 20-7 and at the moment overachieving given all of the injuries.
http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=bub8zmv
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Trade Proposal-Royce White for Dejuan Blair, Cory Joseph and a second round pick
Spurs-By moving Dejuan Blair,better late than never, and Cory Joseph,a throw in to keep the spurs under the luxury tax, the spurs would acquire a unique talent. Royce White is both versatile ,think Boris Diaw but younger, athletic & a more aggressive player. He is a work in progress and has yet to play this season. He has an anxiety disorder (which from what i can tell is generally limited to a fear of flying) but he is a legit lottery talent that could be acquired without moving essential piece to the spurs roster (Splitter, Jackson, Neal).
"White was the only player in the nation to lead his team in the five major statistical categories: points (13.4), rebounding (9.3), assists (5.0), steals (1.1) and blocks (0.9)."
He is capable of attacking the rim off of the dribble and appears more than capable of playing a "point-forward" style that has become increasingly more used in the NBA with (Lebron James, Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Durant). While he would, at best, be a 5th big man this season, he could be much more if everything works out. The Spurs are known for a winning culture from the front office down to the coaches and to the players. He may be more inclined make what would be his second stop in less than a season work, considering he really has yet to accomplish much in the NBA. While I haven't watched him play very much, he could potentially play both SF & PF, He is 6'8 with shoes and has a 7'0 arm span.
He appears to be less immature and more outspoken and if he agrees to spend time in the D-league he could be in line for a backup role next season. From what I can tell he was apparently unhappy with being sent to the D-league after making an agreement with the Rockets prior to. If the he was to be acquired he would almost certainly have to spend time there to become accustom to the system but he appeared willing to play and it seems unlikely to be with the Rockets.
Rockets-Royce White has already had problems with the Rockets and has yet to play this season because of a lack of an resolution to his anxiety. They initially came to a agreement to allow him to travel to certain road games by bus, but after a couple of unsuccessful attempts, he was sent to the D-League. He has held out of practicing and has been away from the Rockets since early November. The Rockets also have made due with Askik, Patterson, & Morris and have a couple of other bigs that are currently higher up in the depth chart.
The Rockets may be willing to take an loss on their investment, and take back less talent in return to rid themselves of White. Blair gives them a pick & roll threat who can be effective in limited minutes. He has been an effective rebounder in the past and is on an expiring contract. Joseph would be a prospect that could potentially develop into a backup. He has shown promise but has been buried in the depth chart behind four guards.
At the very least the Rockets could agree to the trade and then let Blair walk and keep Joseph for another season while keeping their cap room clear they’d also get a 2nd rounder out of it. The Rockets had planned to use their 3 1st rounders to attract star players through a trade (Howard & Bynum) and instead shipped one of them out for Harder (Lamb) White trade value has taken a hit since he hasn't played at all and would be hard to make a move for another star or rising star with him in the deal (I.E Tyreke Evans, Demarcus Cousins, Al Jefferson, Josh Smith).
We need to get tougher, not softer.
YEAH RIGHT WE DONT NEED ANY CRY BABIES ON THIS TEAM
Did everyone get together for a bath salts party today? What the is wrong with all of you?
hey my d cousins proposal wasnt that crazy lol
How is he soft...I'd love to hear your inside info.
He has an anxiety disorder
talent is talent and he can ball
This would be a horrible situation for him, with Kawhi and Stak in front of him at the SF and Duncan and Diaw ahead of him in the PF depth charts. He'd have much less of a chance to get playing time in San Antonio than he has in Houston, and we have seen how he responded to that already. If this was 2010-11 with Jefferson and no Leonard/Jackson, then I'd think about it, but not now when the Spurs are pretty strong at the SF.
ugh no. Not another charity case to whom we pay a couple years salary just so he can get his head on straight and then actually start producing for the next team he signs with (ehm Mahinmi). Mental health is no joke, it's no sign of weakness or any bull like that, but at this moment in time White just doesn't want to play in the NBA. He should go away and get his head on straight before subjecting another team to what he has put the Rockets through. There's no reason White couldn't have set up a rock solid mental health support system around himself when he knew he was going to Houston.
Anyways, not to prattle on about it, but I have no interest in subjecting the coaching staff to this kind of high maintenance player. They need all the brain power they have to try to squeeze another championship out of this roster...
i was diagnosed with anxiety when i was 14, dude needs to stop crying and get his act together. he could have all the talent it the world but if he isnt willing to do his part he will crumble and end up flipping burgers.
Purple haze in my brain
No
As a student at Iowa State I can attend to it. Free throw % is extremely poor (Wack-a-White will probably happen, if he gets over flying). His skills are definitely not tuned up for the big boys yet. He's no Leonard.
I didn't mean this season I meant for the next couple of years, Only Splitter & Duncan are likely to be back next season and maybe Diaw (he has a player option) Blair & Bonner are likely gone. I meant he has the versatility to play both positions. He wouldn't be expected to make any impact this season. His response wasn't to lack of playing time, it was because he felt that the Rockets hadn't held up to their part of the deal in terms of travel.
Maybe the worst case scenario would be him becomin a really good player that the Spurs would end up depending on, like Rodman. And honestly, Rodman was 10x the talent and probably half the nutcase White is.
Look at this draft class, their has been minimal impact player (Davis, when he plays, MKG, & Lillard) Rivers has a P.E.R of 6.9 in nearly 30 minutes a game. It takes time for rookies to develop, that goes without saying ,really.
No. Dude needs to adapt, not the other way around. He's got mad talent, but homie is loco. What a waste of a draft pick.
I stand corrected on the playing time issue...
Question-Would you still take him if he was on the board in the second round? or late 1st round? It would be pretty hard for me to turn that kind of talent down.
Ryce White will probably never play in an NBA game. The Spurs wouldn't (and shouldn't) touch him with a ten-foot pole.
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That would be sad. He's too talented to not play. It's hard to think of a guy who has a similar all around skill set at that size.R
No
LeBron? lol, Boris Diaw
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