The additions of Jefferson and McDyess pushed the Spurs well over the tax limit (almost $9 million,...

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The additions of Jefferson and McDyess pushed the Spurs well over the tax limit (almost $9 million, according to one account) and required some arm-twisting of longtime owner Peter Holt.

"We told him that if we were going to compete, we had to go over the [tax threshold]. He did not like that answer,’’ Popovich said. "But he also said, ‘I don’t like it, but I understand it, so go out and do what you need to do.’ ’’

Peter May, of the Boston Globe, on why the Spurs went into the luxury tax (me thinks this is downright obvious as Pop says--and as some of you know, I'm not a Spurs fan)

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Another was 38-year-old Bruce Bowen, who went to Milwaukee in the Jefferson trade. The Bucks waived him at the end of July and he is a free agent. Might he be part of another Spurs run, albeit in a subordinate role?

"I’ve given him no such indication,’’ Popovich said. "He might come back with the right team in the right situation, but it’s probably not going to be San Antonio.’’

:-(

ACLs are like crutches. They’re only for the weaklings who can’t get along without them. -jollyrogerwilco

by Tim C. on Aug 16, 2009 1:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

by theonlyromeo on Aug 16, 2009 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kind of a pisser about Bruce, but a good read, overall. I love Peter May’s books: “The Last Banner”, “The Big Three”, and “Top of the World.” Obviously, he’s big on the Celtics, but they’re enjoyable reads, nonetheless. (Some of those current and former C’s really come out smelling like roses!)

"It is better to be silent and thought a fool than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt." - Mark Twain

by dfjmed on Aug 16, 2009 1:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs