Comments on: One more parade?

By: Octo

Octo — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:04:35 +0000

Only a fool would underestimate the Spurs.

But I like the Lakers, they are a very balanced team with good coaching.

By: Sebastian

Sebastian — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:30:54 +0000

Spurs need ANDRES CHAPU NOCIONI

GO SPURS GO

GO ARGENTINA

By: Mateo

Mateo — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:12:07 +0000

Ive been a Spurs fan since I can remember. But I propose this deal, since the Chandler deal was voided by OKC. Spurs send Mahinmi and Vaughn to OKC and Mason and Oberto to NO. OKC sends Wilcox and Joe Smith to NO. NO sends Chandler and Brown to SA and Stojakovic to OKC. Everyone gets something they need, and NO not only gets under the tax by getting rid of Chandler, but gets rid of Stojakovic contract to OKC and OKC can use someone with experience and scoring on a young team. SA gets an athletic big man and an old fan favorite (and home-grown) Devin Brown back. NO gets a couple big men back to replace Chandler and a versatile guard in Mason. Plus it fits within the CBA and salary cap. Recap heres what each team would end up with:
SA: Chandler and Devin Brown
NO: Wilcox, Oberto, Mason, and Joe Smith
OKC: Mahinmi, Jacque Vaughn, Stojakovic

What do y’all think??

By: Spurs Fan

Spurs Fan — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:24:55 +0000

Alright, let me try and defend myself a little
I believe a few days ago I read on this website in the rumors section that Horry would consider playing again this season if the price was right. Sign and trades like this are possible, just last year the Mavs signed Van Horn for the trade with Kidd to get the salaries right. Hairston doesnt hardly play because he plays for the Spurs, I know this means little to most people, but he was an D-league all-star and averaging over 20 points a game. Mahinmi hasnt done anything in the league I agree, but tell me what Marc Gasol did before this year in Memphis? I realize I compared him to a sack of potatoes earlier, but at the time he was just like Mahinmi is now but could eventually be much better. It would not be that out landish because they are giving up Wilcox for an unproven player, not Pau Gasol.
I believe this trade to be a big risk for OKC because I feel Chandler is in his prime now. I know that sounds crazy because he is only 26 or 7 but remember he came right out of high school. Can we all agree that while they are a far better team now than they were 24 hours ago, they are still 2 or 3 or 4 years away from really contending for a championship? That puts Chandler as a 10 to 12 year vet when their other players mature and understand how to win. Tell me how many players are just as explosive that late in their careers as they were in their younger days. Chandler gets by because his is faster, can jump higher, and quicker than other centers in the league. I can think of another player like that recently. Ben Wallace. Remember how great he was in Detroit? Around his 6-8 years of his career he maxed out in production, and steadily declined every year after that. For those of you that say, “Well he was older in those years of his career” look at T-Mac. He is not even 30 yet, and he is breaking down before our eyes. It is not how old you are, its how many NBA miles you have on your body. Chandler is having trouble staying healthly as it is, and has never played a full season in this league.
The deal I proposed would have been better for OKC because Mihinmi would conceivably be coming into the prime of his career along with the rest of their young players. Not to mention, Chandler could walk in a year and a half and have nothing to show for their two expiring deals. Because I have been told they have serious value, ask any NBA GM.
All teams involved would have been better off, but it means very little now because the deal has already happened. Now, I can only say talk to Sacramento and see about getting Sheldon Williams. I think everyone on their roster is available, and he is a young, smart big man than can block shots. Please RCB, stay away from VC.

By: Jefferson

Jefferson — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:37:12 +0000

I think they are still contenders this year especially with mason around, but I hopes they still have barry around with mason, both spot up shooters and clutch shooters. I hope they don’t pursue to get carter, it will only destroy everything. If they need a player before deadline, I like a role player. I have heard the rumors of salmons and for me salmons is good depending on the players they will give. I am also impressed with bonner’s performance haha, back to the topic. Why can they still be considered as contenders because they have one of the greatest big three in the league right now, they have experienced even their coach especially on the post season. They also have good back up players like mason, thomas, bonner and even rookie hill another one would be great for them. JUS DON’T GET CARTER!!!PLSSS!! GOOD LUCK FOR THE SPURS!! I KNOW THEY CAN DO IT! LET’S GO SPURS!! LET’S GO SPURS!! SAY IT LOUDER NOW!!! HAHA

By: Ninob

Ninob — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:53:08 +0000

As long as Bynum is not completely healthy during the playoffs then the spurs have a better than even chance of getting to the finals. A healthy big 3 will beat Kobe and Gasol if Bynum is not all there. Spurs over LA in 7 then the we all know that the Spurs never lose in the finals.

By: Beaner

Beaner — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 23:15:41 +0000

Marc Gasol is hardly a “bag of chips”. An expiring contract of 10 million after the first half of the season is of serious value. Ask any NBA GM.

Don’t be bitter.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:46:48 +0000

Spurs Fan,

First of all, I don’t think Horry would come out of retirement to play in New Orleans, who would no longer be a contender with out Chandler. Secondly, the NBA does not allow you to just sign people for a year and then trade them, this goes against the CBA. Third, Hairston and Mahimi? No way does OKC take back these guys, Hairston barely gets on the floor and Mahimi has yet to play any significant minutes. Why would they take them when they can get Chandler, a bona-fide starter who gives them quality and veteran leadership on a team that is really really young. There is no way the Spurs could have gotten Chandler (the deal with OKC already went through according to ESPN) because the Spurs have nothing significant to offer New Orleans in the way of the expiring contracts they want.

By: Spurs Fan

Spurs Fan — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:06:50 +0000

Let me begin by saying the trade for VC sounds like they are giving up way, WAY too much to add a slasher score. Giving up Hill and Mason to me is not an option because together than add depth to the backcourt that the Spurs havent had in a while. However, I do believe to make any kind of impact move in the upcoming days, they will need to part with one of them. I believe what the Spurs need, as Duncan said over the weekend, is an athletic big that can rebound and block shots. The perfect fit for them would be Chandler. I have read many reports that OKC is close to a deal for the 7-footer, but I would advise the Spurs to get in on this deal and try to convince them to make it a 3-team deal with the Spurs landing Chandler. Here is what I have come up with what in my “crazy Spurs fan mind” sounds like it appeals to each team.
The deal would be. OKC gives up Wilcox, and they would get back Hairston and Mahinmi from the Spurs. NO would gives up Chandler, and would get Wilcox from OKC, and Horry, Mason, and Oberto from the Spurs. The Spurs would give up Horry, Oberto, Hairston, Mason, and Mahinmi, and get Chandler from NO.
Why each team would do it. OKC benefits by getting something for Wilcox’s expiring deal. They get a free look at Hairston whos contract expires after this year, and they get Mahinmi who is a athletic big at a much cheaper pirce than Chandler and he can develop with the teams other young players. Also, by not including Smith in the deal, they can use his expiring contract to make another deal.
NO obviously get out from under Chandlers long-term deal, and they get an NBA starter in Mason that has shown he can play both guard positions. This would help take some pressure off of Daniels in the back up point role and give him the ability to play along with Mason and play for a scoring role at SG. They would get to expiring deals in Horry(sign-and-trade) and Wilcox, which is what they are looking for in dealing Chandler.
SA gets the big man they so desperately need. While they would be losing alot of parts, they only one of any substance is Mason. They would be really selling off their future, but the immediate returns out way the long-term losses. With their roster being mostly older players, they need to win now. But just imagine their end of game line up of Parker, Ginobli, Duncan, Chandler, and then depending on the opponent, they can rotate the 3 spot between Bowen, Finley, and Bonner.

By: c money

c money — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:10:20 +0000

i must agree with myself. What could VC bring to the spurs that they don’t already have? Work ethic?