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Was he on a barge?
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/...n/4897390.html
Rockets exec Lindsey takes San Antonio job
By JONATHAN FEIGEN
Rockets vice president for basketball operations Dennis Lindsey accepted an offer to replace Sam Presti as the Spurs assistant general manager.
Though Lindsey's le has not been determined, he is expected to serve in a capacity similar to Presti's and his own with the Rockets.
"It took a very special and unique situation for me to move from Houston," Lindsey said. "There's not too many people in the league as attractive to work with as R.C. (Buford, the Spurs general manager) and Pop, (Gregg Popovich, the Spurs coach). I think it will be good for my professional development. I want to learn from them."
Lindsey, 38, has been with the Rockets for 11 years. Though he was thought to be groomed to succeed Carroll Dawson as general manager, he said there was no residual disappointment from Rockets owner Leslie Alexander's decision to hire Daryl Morey and that decision played no role his move to the Spurs.
"That's not the reason I'm leaving," Lindsey said. "I was just fresh out of college (at Baylor), coached two years in high school, two years in junior college. Leslie and Carroll and Rudy (Tomjanovich) threw me a basketball lifeline to better myself in basketball. Was I disappointed not getting the job? Yeah. In another sense, Leslie gave me a great opportunity work to with a great organization in a city I love and I'm from.
"I'm widening my network, learning a different system and a different way to do things. I worked for one great organization. Now I'm going to another great organization and hopefully, if I'm competing for future jobs in basketball, it will set me apart from other candidates."
Was he on a barge?
Doubt it.
Welcome aboard.
We expect more championships.
Thanks.
...I remember reading that somewhere?
Welcome to San Antonio. No stat geeks here.
Kewl - welcome aboard the Dynasty Train !!!!!!
That happened fast. Welcome to the Spurs.
The other thread was confirming the attempt to sign Lindsey. This thread confirms the signing itself of Lindsey....I remember reading that somewhere?
Lindsey's been heavily involved in scouting this draft and considering that the Rockets' 1st round pick is only 2 ahead of the Spurs he undoubtedly has taken a close look at the players likely to be available at #28 and #33, he should be able to step right in. Good to see the Spurs take care of this quickly.
Sam who?
awesome
welcome to the spurs dennis lindsey
Man, if the Spurs choose wisely at #28 and #33 they could really lay the foundation for this team to continue to seriously contend past '09.
If they can pull a backup point and a long small forward, the Spurs may be set.
No doubt. They also have their 5 int'l prospects (well, at least 6 after they use #58 this year) plus White and Butler to tap into.If they can pull a backup point and a long small forward, the Spurs may be set.
I'm curious to find out about the talent he identified and brought in while in Houston.
any idea if this guy is worth a ?
Yao Ming.
Dude is an absolute PRODIGY when it comes to scouting international talent.
(The talk about how the Rockets and Spurs are both defensive-minded teams could make for an interesting take as well.)
He didn't have many 1st rounders to work with over the past 5 years, but the 2 other than Yao he had input on are still in the league (Luther Head, Bostjan Nachbar). Supposedly Mobley is to his credit as well. He also had the jones for Stoudemire back in the Yao draft but the Rockets' owner was still in love with Eddie Griffin, so they didn't even try to make a move to get a 2nd 1st rounder above the Suns.
To me, that's a strike against him. He took Yao over Amare Stoudemire. Just IMO.
You didn't have to be a prodigy to take Yao #1 that year. Just have a pulse and a brain.
Someone else mentioned that this guy was responsible for some of Houston's trades and is a wheeler dealer...the Spurs need someone like that. It'd be nice to have someone that has a knack for prying talent away from other teams...it'd be really nice to have someone like that, this summer.
The Spurs basically have 8 players(including the 3 picks this year) that have never even put on a Uni. There's got to be a way to fill a need with all that....especially at the SF position, a fairly deep position in the NBA currently.
Houston does not have a good trade record, and if Lindsey had any say in the Howard for Mike James trade .....
What's wrong with a trade that addresses a team need (PG) with a guy who is past his prime (Howard)?
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