Agree to disagree. If the Spurs get Jefferson and have time to integrate him, they'll go deep in the playoffs and might even be favored against OKC.
Sheridan: Spurs front-runner to land Jefferson
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Agree to disagree. If the Spurs get Jefferson and have time to integrate him, they'll go deep in the playoffs and might even be favored against OKC.
Weezur
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And Patty Mills was apparently one of the top scorers at the Olympics. All 3 players have a 1 year left on thier contract.
Alright, I'm on board.
It's a good deal for both sides.
I still hope Toronto comes in, takes Al and gives up a 1st-rd pick.
All 5 have to play defense. Even if one breaks the link the defense breaks down. It would be a challenge for Pop to make Al defend pick and rolls run at him. But then Mavs have had many coaches walk through that door and Nowitzki still remains an average defensive player, even if he has a ring. So Duncan could be the Tyson Chandler to Al's Nowitzki. (not comparing Al to Nowitzki, but just drawing a parallel)
He need'nt "fix" Jefferson, he just has to cover him up well. And Pops has the personnel and his own acumen to do that
I think there are several teams who like Al. It's interesting that there's this much publicity around Al. Maybe it will foster more competition and a better return.
I also wouldn't be surprised if Millsap is the one who gets moved and the Al publicity is to help protect Sap's value.
I also wouldn't be surprised if Millsap is the one who gets moved and the Al publicity is to help protect Sap's value.
This is fascinating and when I read the snippet on RealGM it dramatically improved my mood and day.
I'd love to have Splitter but I'm not sure that would happen. Al hasn't improved in most ways, but he's gone from a downright retarded passer to a competent and occasionally even good one. If the Spurs entire motivation is to allow Duncan to rest more then this move is great for them as he is one of the greatest players of our age and when rested can still show that.
I also am a believer in Pop's Midas touch and if there's a coach and team that can turn that dumb piece of clay into something decent, it's them.
For all parties, I would love to give A's. but we'll see.
I'd love to have Splitter but I'm not sure that would happen. Al hasn't improved in most ways, but he's gone from a downright retarded passer to a competent and occasionally even good one. If the Spurs entire motivation is to allow Duncan to rest more then this move is great for them as he is one of the greatest players of our age and when rested can still show that.
I also am a believer in Pop's Midas touch and if there's a coach and team that can turn that dumb piece of clay into something decent, it's them.
For all parties, I would love to give A's. but we'll see.
Also some relevant notes on the Brewer trade:
-the Jazz traded Brewer primarily because they knew that they didn't want to pay him. Either because they really couldn't, or because they knew they'd have to overpay because of how he had played in the Jazz's system and knew how limited he was as much as the rest of us. Maybe Splitter is in somewhat of a similar situation?
-the rumor (and startlingly accurate to the finished deal) surfaced several weeks before the deal went down. Sometimes they come true, even with the Jazz
Cross your fingers.
Also, I'd be fine with Mills/Green/1st. The benefit to that is the Jazz wouldn't have to deal with too many bigs needing too many minutes. Again.
-the Jazz traded Brewer primarily because they knew that they didn't want to pay him. Either because they really couldn't, or because they knew they'd have to overpay because of how he had played in the Jazz's system and knew how limited he was as much as the rest of us. Maybe Splitter is in somewhat of a similar situation?
-the rumor (and startlingly accurate to the finished deal) surfaced several weeks before the deal went down. Sometimes they come true, even with the Jazz
Cross your fingers.
Also, I'd be fine with Mills/Green/1st. The benefit to that is the Jazz wouldn't have to deal with too many bigs needing too many minutes. Again.
Patty is super quick, a solid shooter, has no hesitation when it comes to shooting, buzzes around relentlessly, plays hard, hustles, not a great decision maker or passer and suffers from the occasional meltdown. He's not better than Mo, but I think he could be a useful, high energy back up pg. He's fun, at least.
jope
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I'm just having a hard time envisioning a team that's basically 10 games ahead of the heat, 1st in the NBA, on an 11-game winning streak, completely dominating, 4th best offense and 7th best defense in the league, etc. etc....
...making a big change to their lineup. It could happen, but color me confused as to why they would...
...making a big change to their lineup. It could happen, but color me confused as to why they would...
I see what you did there.
Jazz are ALREADY paying Bell not to play, and have been doing so the entire season.
Thee Idiotic Minivan K
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Taking both Green and Mills = no minutes for Burks. Mills takes all the backup pg minutes and Green takes all backup sg minutes, rather take my chances with Splitter.
they do it because they always dominate the regular season. This is nothing new to the Spurs as far as the regular season goes, but by the time the playoffs come around they break down being an older team. Bringing in Al allows Duncan to be in better condition come the playoffs. A rested Duncan could be the difference between winning a chip and losing.
I wouldn't hate having Bonner as a fourth big. I bring that up since Bonner has one of the higher salaries on the team after Jackson and I would like to see Marvin on the Spurs. The Spurs are over the tax, though, so that's something ****ty to remember.
Here is the latest they are telling me: The San Antonio Spurs are the front-runners to land Al Jefferson in a trade with the Utah Jazz – and they are frontrunners like Secretariat was in the 1973 Belmont Stakes. Here’s why, followed by a how. “Those teams are practically incestuous, they are on such good terms internally,” one NBA source told me Wednesday. SheridanHoops
That part made me laugh.
That part made me laugh.
UGLI baby
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They need another piece to really have a chance at winning a title. Not saying Al is it, but they need to do something or else they will just suffer the same fate they have the last couple years in the playoffs.
We have to hope this seduces them to the dark side. If they get nervous they might panic, and do something rash.
They know that their run with Timmy, Manu, and Parker could be over any year now. They are so close to winning a title now it could cloud their decision making.
UGLI baby
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How rash of something could they really do though?
I guess an unprotected pick a few years down the road after Duncan finally dies.