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Yes sir. Very low on the radar and might be comparable down the line to Horry with better dribble. Definitely very high on my priority list, but I'm not the one being paid to make the big decisions.
Matt Barnes | G/F
Born: Mar 9, 1980
Height: 6-7 / 2,01
Weight: 226 lbs. / 102,5 kg.
College: UCLA
Years Pro: 4
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I think he would be really good in SA. He wouldn't be my top target. A sign and trade would be ideal.
Yes sir. Very low on the radar and might be comparable down the line to Horry with better dribble. Definitely very high on my priority list, but I'm not the one being paid to make the big decisions.
Matt Barnes has gotten workouts for the Spurs every time he's been a free agent. So the Spurs like him. But he really wants to stay in Northern California. His experience with Knicks/Philly/Larry Brown turned him off to the rest of country a few years back - he almost quit basketball and went to the NFL after that. So I think it would take a lot (not money) to get him here.
I brought this up in another thread but with the unfortunate passing of his mother (R.I.P.) he may be a little less attached to NorCal if she was a primary reason for his homesickness. This time might be the charm and his recent frustrations with Nellie have been well-do ented this season.
Maybe it takes no NoCa teams wanting him?
Perhaps the lack of playing time last year will change his mindset on where he wants to play. Or maybe he'll reconsider trying to join the NFL. But after last season, something has to change. I can't see him being happy not playing.
$ seems to cure all, even if it isn't the same $ as before.
Last time that no NoCa team wanted him, he started working out with NFL teams.He's was an All-American wide receiver. It's been a few years since his bad experience in Philly/NY, so hopefully he's over it now. I have wanted Matt Barnes here for four years.
5th time's the charm...hopefully.
So would he only play for the 49ers if he was to try and join the NFL? I'm not sure his insistence on California would give him more options by playing football.
Anyway, somehow I see us getting him because it would be the expected unexpected move for us to pull off. As soon as its legal I imagine Pop will be courting one of the two GS players inbetween touring the wine country.
He's not a pure scorer and in some ways duplicates Ime's contribution, but I would be happy if we got him this off-season. With he and Ian on the court, we would have a much different look.
1st - Najera
2nd - Barnes
I think he's a little more fluid on the offensive end than Ime, but I agree with your "expected unexpected" theory on a possible signing. Pop's likely already made reservations for a stay in the Bay.
Bonner for Barnes. Nellie has a soft spot in his heart for big men who shoot the long ball.
At age 28, perhaps he's given up his NFL fantasies by now. If he's so attached to NoCal, he can always try out for the Sac Queens.
Sign him
Matt Barnes would be a good signing for the Spurs if some of the other FAs dont work out.
I can't see how anyone would want our #1 FA priority to be a garbage man.
I'd like to see it happen but I doubt he's going anywhere.
Seems like I'm in the minority, but I've never liked his game. I'll pass.
norcal people
Ime and him may duplicate a bit of talent. Both are nothing very special. Maybe one is enough. Let's see how much Ime asked when he opts out.
Barnes has turned emo lately. I like him in a sign-and-trade or for the LLE but I wouldn't spend MLE money on him.
His wanting to just meltdown in crunch time this past season has really turned me off on him.
He had a hard time signing a contract with GS last time. A sign and trade would be ideal, saves us the MLE.
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