#1 Free Agent Target should be: Pau Gasol

[tonight...you]

I'm afraid you're right about Hassan getting max money. Lots of teams would love that defense from a young center with offensive upside. Maybe our counterpart is NDoye. I still like that guy as a development player. He did some impressive work in the D league at the end of the season. Big and MObile and Hostile.

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2015-16	AUS	49	14	941	4.9	8.6	.571	0.0	0.0	.000	4.9	8.6	.573	4.9	6.8	.723	4.3	8.8	13.1	1.5	0.8	2.1	3.2	3.7	14.8
Career		49	14	941	4.9	8.6	.571	0.0	0.0	.000	4.9	8.6	.573	4.9	6.8	.723	4.3	8.8	13.1	1.5	0.8	2.1	3.2	3.7	14.8

What's wild is Hassan's D is one dimensional and even detrimental in some areas.
He, in my opinion, should not be a max player (and I know he will be) and the last team he should go to is the Lakers to poison their children with his immature at ude.
Which is exactly why I hope they sign him to as max as they can.

[SAGirl]

Welcome to SA, Pau.

Tbh.

Yep. I think he's that super FA acquisition this summer.
Frankly, I think he would do great in our system, also all the international players we have who compete in Summer Euro compe ions etc, he'd fit right in. Can mentor a lot of our guys too. I like it.
The youth movement is how many rookies we are getting, not the FA we are adding.


I read that tweet you shared too. I also seemed inclined to think Manu is returning. He didn't sound like he wanted to retire, but Timmy's different. Manu also said his decision wasn't tied to Tim or what anyone else decided. Considering that Timmy could retire, Gasol is a great fit.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I don't see how Pau fits on the court (although he would fit the culture well). We need a rugged defender-rebounder-roller to the rim to put next to LMA. Gasol has many strengths, but they don't fit our needs.

[coachmac87]

The more I think about it..the meeting with KD is probably more for next summer. I think we get Gasol for sure.

There won't be a next summer for KD

[poeticism707]

I'm not blaming him, I applaud all players that want $(and touches)..in Gasol's case, he already has 2 les as a major piece, so we don't really know how much he values championships, at this point..in the case with the Bulls, he chose the inferior team that could give him more touches and money(which was understandable)..

If he can get more money and touches on a mid-tier playoff team(so, excluding SA, GS, OKC, Cle), I wouldn't be surprised if he takes the offer(maybe a team like the Hawks if they lose Horford, for example, or a Miami if they lose Whiteside, although I haven't looked up what type of $ those teams can offer)..

You are not blaming Gasol. This is pretty clear.

But I am.

that taking got Gasol.

And his self delusions of worth.

He ain't played D since 2010.

Splitter was 1000x better in helping us win a le,

with his RIDICULOUS pick and roll d.

Gasol signed with some scrubs in the east

when he still had something left in the tank.

For maybe 500k more a year, which comes to nothing in no Fed taxes in TX.

And now that he turned down the Spurs,

and now that he has NOTHING left in the tank,

who does he want to bail him out of irrelevancy he created for himself???

Of course, none other than the team he turned down in the first place.

Gasol. He got exactly what he wanted.

Even if he didn't want what he got.

[tonight...you]

You are not blaming Gasol. This is pretty clear.

But I am.

that taking got Gasol.

And his self delusions of worth.

He ain't played D since 2010.

Splitter was 1000x better in helping us win a le,

with his RIDICULOUS pick and roll d.

Gasol signed with some scrubs in the east

when he still had something left in the tank.

For maybe 500k more a year, which comes to nothing in no Fed taxes in TX.

And now that he turned down the Spurs,

and now that he has NOTHING left in the tank,

who does he want to bail him out of irrelevancy he created for himself???

Of course, none other than the team he turned down in the first place.

Gasol. He got exactly what he wanted.

Even if he didn't want what he got.

I feel this, but if Duncan now leaves...
What you got to replace that's any better?

[poeticism707]

I feel this, but if Duncan now leaves...
What you got to replace that's any better?

NDOYE. A YOUNG and MOBILE seven footer, very good shot blocker,

with GOOD HELP D, he's already on the Spurs d league team.

Spurs signed him to a training camp deal a and released him.

THAT WAS DUMB AS OF THE FO.

Whether he was ready or not, they should gave him a

two year minimum deal, and worked with him,

gave him playing time during the RS. UNTIL HE WAS READY.

If the human bench rider Bonner can be here 10 ING YEARS,

THEN WHY THE CAN'T NDOYE GET A SHOT???

The Spurs need to sign this guy to a two year minimum deal

ING YESTERDAY.

[DeRozan m8]

I know we need some youth but I'm not against this.

Its not like we are rebuilding, we're still right up there so a short term fix isn't a negative thing really.

Still averaged over 16 points a game and can rebound and protect the rim better than any current Spur, 6th in rebounds (LMA 24, Duncan 42) and 5th in blocks (Duncan 30, LMA 39).

In a perfect world he paves the way whilst Boban develops into the real monster he is

[Mnky]

I know we need some youth but I'm not against this.

Its not like we are rebuilding, we're still right up there so a short term fix isn't a negative thing really.

Still averaged over 16 points a game and can rebound and protect the rim better than any current Spur, 6th in rebounds (LMA 24, Duncan 42) and 5th in blocks (Duncan 30, LMA 39).

In a perfect world he paves the way whilst Boban develops into the real monster he is

Well said. The guy rebounds and blocks well, he doesn't need to jump so it makes it easier for him to high point plays with minimal effort. He also stretches the floor way better than Duncan ever has, let alone right now. He compliments lma well, and is a great passer who can be another floor general when others are feeling the pressure. Has championship experience and knows how to win. Really isn't much downside since he shouldn't be commanding a large amount. He could also help grow the other guys coming in boban and possibly milutov

[Chillen]

Having Gasol puts less pressure on Aldridge and Leonard, also it would help Duncan play another season since his knees were troubled last season. I love the idea of starting Pau and bringing Tim off the bench, not many NBA teams would say no to having a future HOF coming off the bench it adds depth. No matter what happens with Durant, Spurs FO needs to sign Pau, he could be the missing piece to this team becoming champions again.

[tbdog]

I would love Tony, Manu, and TD come off the bench together. That chemestry for 15-20mins a game. Man. However, TD and Manu are gonna have to get heaps of games off

[bklynspursfan]

The more I think about it..the meeting with KD is probably more for next summer. I think we get Gasol for sure.

Was thinking the same

[Mr. Body]

They'll sign Gasol and Lin. That'll be the off-season.

[TheGoldStandard]

They'll sign Boban and Bonner. That'll be the off-season.

FIFY

[ceperez]

They'll sign Gasol and Lin. That'll be the off-season.

Lin??? Don't we have 2 other players in Summer league with the same skill set? Forbes and Arcidiacono?

[szkorhetz]

They'll sign Gasol and Lin. That'll be the off-season.

I would be fine.

[TheGoldStandard]

Wouldn't it be some if Gasol didn't come over because they decided to bring back Bonner...

[Kindergarten Cop]

They'll sign Gasol and Lin. That'll be the off-season.

I may be in the minority, but I would be ecstatic if this happened to be our Plan B.

[lmbebo]

Wouldn't it be some if Gasol didn't come over because they decided to bring back Bonner...

I think Bonner moves to the bench to replace Forcier.

I think our bigs may be ...

1. LMA
2. Boban
3. Diaw
4. LJC
5. Pau?

I think Duncan retires. And if he doesn't, then he's a 6th big.

[Mr. Body]

Lin??? Don't we have 2 other players in Summer league with the same skill set? Forbes and Arcidiacono?

Are you serious?

[.G.]

Wow. Was not aware R.C. and Pop lurked here. Cool.

[TheGreatYacht]

I don't see how Pau fits on the court (although he would fit the culture well). We need a rugged defender-rebounder-roller to the rim to put next to LMA. Gasol has many strengths, but they don't fit our needs.

Pau just came off one of the best rebounding seasons of his career, possibly best. He also averaged 2.0 blocks a game, .1 below his career high. 3.5DBPM too....

72 games
31.8 minutes a game
All star
16.5ppg, 11.0rpg, 4.1apg, 2.0bpg

Pau is extremely underrated on here, don't know why. Probably "built not bought fans" (not saying you are one)

[RD2191]

Pau. I might not even watch the Spurs this season if they sign this soft ass pussy.

[Neurosis]

Yeah let's add some more senior citizens to the roster - that'll really help.

We need:
- playmaking
- perimeter shooting
- rebounding
- athleticism

Our offense struggles because both our #1 and #2 options can't function as playmakers. If they have an off game they don't have the ability to create for others, so we stagnate.

Plus even if they do make a nice play, it ends up in the hands of guys like Verde (can't score off dribble to save his life) Timmy (can't hit a jumper to save his life) or Parker (jumper has declined a lot, can't create his own shot reliably anymore)

Then we get crushed on boards by legit athletic teams. Timmy can give us a good 15 minutes per game. Manu too. Parker 20-25. We need other options for those guys. Parker still legit ing sodomizes bad defensive lineups. He would be a total destroyer off the bench and any PG we get only needs to give 20-25 as well in conjunction with parker. If that. We can put Manu on point, with DG guarding the other team's point on D - no problems

[RD2191]

Yeah, 40 year old soft as charmin pau will surely put us past okc and their bigs.