San Antonio Spurs announce Steve Novak and Antonio McDyess are now on waivers
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Dec 19, 2011 6:52 PM CST
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San Antonio, TX – The San Antonio Spurs today announced that forward Steve Novak has been placed on waivers. He originally signed with the Spurs on March 4, 2011. In 23 games in San Antonio, during the 2010-11 season, he averaged 4.0 points in 8.6 minutes. Novak re-signed with the Spurs on December 15, 2011.
At the same time the team announced that, due to the structure of his contract, Antonio McDyess has also been placed on waivers. McDyess signed with the Spurs on July 10, 2009. He spent the last two NBA seasons in San Antonio and, in April, McDyess announced his plans to retire at the end of the 2010-11 campaign.
"Antonio McDyess is the ultimate pro," said Spurs General Manager RC Buford. "It was truly a pleasure to have him in San Antonio the last two seasons. Antonio and his wife, Liara, are an important part of the Spurs family and will always be welcome."
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What? Did I miss something? Was Dice going to retire? I feel if we are going to waive Dice there should be no reason why we don’t do the same with Blair unless he has some value in a trade. I’m really tired of watching his game on the floor, absolutely no defense and not very good offense.
by spurlover on Dec 19, 2011 7:06 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Dice is being waived BECAUSE he was retiring, and the Spurs now only have to pay half his salary.
First you must find... another shrubbery! Then, when you have found the shrubbery, you must place it here, beside this shrubbery, only slightly higher so you get a two layer effect with a little path running down the middle. Then, you must cut down the mightiest tree in the forrest... with... a herring!
Still doesn’t change what I think we should do with Blair.
by spurlover on Dec 19, 2011 7:21 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
we signed him to meet our white guy quota. however after rereading the new cba they realized they only needed one.
AKA Anthony Teegarden
Hmm. Yeah, I don’t know what this means. Anybody have an explanation?
All these GIFs are breaking my browser.
Perhaps they thought they’d move Bonner/Dice. Novak is a near Bonner clone. Now that Bonner isn’t moving, Novak is redundant.
They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11
And Blair.
They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11
Mines as good as any. No reason to sign a guy to a contract just to wave home a few days later.
AKA Anthony Teegarden
Perhaps they thought they’d move Bonner/Dice/Blair. Novak is a near Bonner clone. Now that Bonner isn’t moving, Novak is redundant.
They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11
Local news just reported Dwight coming to LA for Pau and Bynum. Said it should be official tomorrow. If so, LOL Lakers.
First you must find... another shrubbery! Then, when you have found the shrubbery, you must place it here, beside this shrubbery, only slightly higher so you get a two layer effect with a little path running down the middle. Then, you must cut down the mightiest tree in the forrest... with... a herring!
Wow they gave up alot for him. So if we face the Lakers their starting lineup is fisher, kobe, metta world peace, troy murphy, and howard. I like our chances even better.
by cartoonspurs on Dec 19, 2011 8:01 PM CST up reply actions
Won’t comment on that till it happens but there is really no excuse now for us not to have at least two bigs on the team before the season. I just read that the Bobcats traded for a big from OKC for a 2nd round pick. Really? We have alot more to offer teams than just a 2nd round pick.
by spurlover on Dec 19, 2011 8:08 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
He is a 7 footer. The Bobcats said it addresses a need for the team.
by spurlover on Dec 19, 2011 8:20 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Byron "Don’t call me BJ" Mullens. Hardly the type of big we need. I’d trade for Diaw, though. Or even Diop if he loses a few pounds.
"Deep down we all know that swagger comes hand in hand with insecurity. We strut not to convince competitors of our dominance; we strut to convince ourselves."
Matthew Powell
I would rather have Mullens over short no defense Blair.
by spurlover on Dec 19, 2011 8:22 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Pop says he wants a player not a body. He rather have Bonner than a 7 foot clueless dude.
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
So why is Blair still on the team then.
by spurlover on Dec 19, 2011 10:07 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
6’7" clueless dude. Totally acceptable. We have two of em
Duke of Bexar
by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Dec 19, 2011 10:37 PM CST up reply actions
I would laugh but it is true and it makes me really sad.
by spurlover on Dec 19, 2011 10:54 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Those guys are already on the team. The path of least resistance (and cash) says to keep them.
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
The odds of getting a serviceable big man just dropped significantly with McDyess’ contract now off the books. I just don’t see how a trade gets done unless they trade RJ, but who’s going to take him?
RJ can still be traded but it means someone is going to need and want TP bad enough. The team that trades for TP doesn’t necessarily have to take RJ on, it could be a three or four team trade.
by spurlover on Dec 20, 2011 10:21 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
There seems to be some confusion now. It seems to be Dwight-to-Nets. They must have sweetened their offer.
First you must find... another shrubbery! Then, when you have found the shrubbery, you must place it here, beside this shrubbery, only slightly higher so you get a two layer effect with a little path running down the middle. Then, you must cut down the mightiest tree in the forrest... with... a herring!
Makes more sense I guess. Wonder what the nets gave up? Even still d-will and Howard don’t scare me.
by cartoonspurs on Dec 19, 2011 8:16 PM CST up reply actions
Nets aren’t looking to ‘scare’ anyone; they just want to have BIG NAMES to put on the marquee at the Barclays Center next year.
That, and boost Deron’s ‘commitment to re-signing’ an additional 10%.
by transgojobot on Dec 20, 2011 9:57 AM CST up reply actions
are an important part of the Spurs family and will always be welcome.
Then… why are you letting him go?
Dice: OK then. I want to stay.
RC: Yeeaah… about that.
Duke of Bexar
by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Dec 19, 2011 8:00 PM CST reply actions
i keep forgetting the retired part. Waivers threw me off. Ah well. Another drink
Duke of Bexar
by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Dec 19, 2011 8:04 PM CST up reply actions
That’s the spirit!
"Deep down we all know that swagger comes hand in hand with insecurity. We strut not to convince competitors of our dominance; we strut to convince ourselves."
Matthew Powell
I’ve been taking shots every time Tiago makes me grimace in this scrimmage game.
Duke of Bexar
by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Dec 19, 2011 8:10 PM CST up reply actions
You must be pretty drunk, then.
"Deep down we all know that swagger comes hand in hand with insecurity. We strut not to convince competitors of our dominance; we strut to convince ourselves."
Matthew Powell
Shhut up… yer not mm mother. Camel? Never seen em.
Duke of Bexar
by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Dec 19, 2011 8:32 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
Nice, Aaron. You’re at least living up down to your avatar. =]
small ball will at least be bigger overall. - grego21
Pounding the Rock
Let’s make the good ones green, people.
C’mon, it’s for posterity. Think of the children!
small ball will at least be bigger overall. - grego21
Pounding the Rock
During the draft, I thought the Spurs should have picked up Julyan Stone from UTEP. Here’s a write up on him:
(Darm Nuggets picked him up!)
http://www.roundballminingcompany.com/2011/12/17/notes-from-fridays-scrimmage/
“Now for Stone: This kid was REALLY impressive. His handles are just flat-out sick and the way he utilizes his lanky frame to penetrate then dish to open teammates is NBA-ready without a doubt. Throughout the night I just kept thinking, "Shades of Rondo, shades of Rondo," as he made one pinpoint-precise pass after another. His court vision is phenomenal, almost as if he’s got an expanded field of peripheral vision. I’m not even kidding when I say he might be the best passer on our team already. Otherwise, his shot is a work in progress. He did hit a three but his mechanics are definitely funky as the ball seems to come out almost spinning sideways. He seems committed to fixing this aspect of his game though, and if he ever gets to the point where he can consistently knock down a 15-footer, he’ll be something else. More than anything though, I loved his aggressiveness. While training camp invitees Cory Higgins and DeMarre Carroll blended in like blue and yellow camouflage, Stone was out there trying to prove something to his coaching staff. From the very second he entered the game to the last whistle, he was showcasing what type of player he was and certainly didn’t disappoint. In his Nuggets debut, Stone finished with 13 points, seven rebounds and six assists.”
"If you run, you'll just go to jail tired!" TJ73
I’m all for us getting any big we can. I mean a 7 footer would still be a huge improvement over Blair IMO. A 7 footer could block shots and even if he didn’t at least when he puts his arms up he will alter some shots and pull down way more defensive rebounds then Blair. Releasing Mihimi is looking like a really bad move.
by spurlover on Dec 19, 2011 10:16 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I would rather have Blair than Mahinmi.
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
I would rather have anybody than Blair. What bigs are out there that play absolutely no defense at all and just try to score?
by spurlover on Dec 20, 2011 10:00 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
It’s time for Blair to go. Some one else should get a chance. Blair is not the answer. We know how far we can go with him in the line up. We know what we get with Blair no defense and not very good offense.
by spurlover on Dec 20, 2011 10:31 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
You are going a little overboard with our starting C. Granted I wish we had more traditional one or at least that he improved his footwork on defense, but I am not ready to pick up 7 fouls in 5 seconds Mahinmi or just anyone else. Blair started 65 games for us last season helping the team to the best record in the west. Here is to hoping that he gives us enough reason for him to start 82 games this season.
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
by LasEspuelas on Dec 20, 2011 12:46 PM CST up reply actions
Spurs were 51-12 with Blair in the starting lineup and 10-9 with him out, so the team was actually pretty good with him starting. Yes, he does have deficiencies in his game, but he also has a nice skill set: rebounding, passing, and quick hands and feet along with a high BBIQ. He just needs to focus on utilizing his skill set and girth to his advantage. Not sure who you have in mind to replace him because there isn’t much left in FA. I wouldn’t mind the Spurs picking up Przybilla, Fesenko or even Elson, but that would be as an addition to the team, not a replacement for Blair.
You could also make an argument that Spurs were better with Dyess as the second strongest big man in the 2nd unit because Blair/Bonner doesn’t work. Additionally, Spurs experienced their injuries at the end of the season when they dropped games. So the numbers have more to them.
They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11
I agree with MG99 except for the high IQ statement. I just don’t see it. He makes a ton of dumb mistakes.
But me makes them in such a high IQ way.
small ball will at least be bigger overall. - grego21
Pounding the Rock
It really isn’t a good argument with Blair. He played the majority of the time with TD. TD is great player and covers up how bad Blair really is. Blair with Bonner exposed how bad he really is. Yea I know Bonner is not great on defense but he does not stink it up as bad as Blair or ride TDs coat tails as much as Blair. Let me just ask how much you believe that argument that we won alot of games with Blair in the starting line up if TD goes down for the year and say Tiago is injured most of the season. Which is very possible this season with no front line depth.
by spurlover on Dec 21, 2011 4:13 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Wait, where are you guys seeing the Dwight news?
I'm not as good as I once was...and that's just the cold, hard truth.
There’s Dwight news?
"If you run, you'll just go to jail tired!" TJ73
by TrooperJoe73 on Dec 19, 2011 8:46 PM CST up reply actions
It was on the local news in LA. First the sports anchor said he was coming here, then after some “clarification” he came back and said Dwight is going to the Nets.
First you must find... another shrubbery! Then, when you have found the shrubbery, you must place it here, beside this shrubbery, only slightly higher so you get a two layer effect with a little path running down the middle. Then, you must cut down the mightiest tree in the forrest... with... a herring!
Kim…what happened? Sounds like an out. You know …..we let ’em out. Woj says he is going to sign with the Knicks.
They need a shooter after losing on Shawne Williams.
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by day_late_friend on Dec 19, 2011 8:53 PM CST up reply actions
In Post Poll : Who'd Ya Rather Dwight Go To...
Lakers
Knicks
Nets
Stay in Orlando
I'm not as good as I once was...and that's just the cold, hard truth.
Nets. but if it’s for Pau and Bynum, I’ll go for Lakers.
"I'm good at killing fat boys. I like killing fat boys." ~Arya Stark
Why does that sound like such a bad deal? Pau is an outstanding player, but how many years does he have left? Can they win as they are now? They just gave up Odom for nothing.
Howard and Kobe even just with 10 other D leaguers on the roster still sounds good and might actually work. But they are trading the entire frontcourt for Dwight, can he really replace all of those guys? If Odom was a salary dump, then it wasnt for naught.
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
But rumor is that it wasnt. Rumor is that he forced his way out by overreacting to the nixed trade.
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
QUESTION: If your life depended on it for a three pointer to be made, would you choose Bonner or Novak?
Do or do not! There is no try!
Novak. He has a better shot. Bonner’s shot is ugly and when it’s off… it’s OFF!
"If you run, you'll just go to jail tired!" TJ73
by TrooperJoe73 on Dec 19, 2011 9:43 PM CST up reply actions
probably Novak. I just wish we gave him more time…..and he learned how to defend.
Do or do not! There is no try!
I dont know either. People dont value what they have until they lose it.
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
That reminds me of the last year Bruce was with the Spurs, and his defense had started to slip. After he left though, we are still searching for his replacement.
That is the Spurs’ reason for getting up in the morning.
Metaphorically speaking, they can sleep when they are dead, and they aren’t dead yet.
Yeah, watch oppenents PF sink 5 more points on average on Novak than on Bonner to see how we clamor for the Big Red Head to come back.
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
by LasEspuelas on Dec 20, 2011 12:48 PM CST up reply actions
I think the Spurs have done a decent job of replacing that with more than one player. It’s better to have a team oriented towards defense than try to find “the guy.” The problem is the front line is super thin. Otherwise, the Spurs would likely have a pretty damn solid team through the whole lineup.
They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11
stevenovak20 Steve Novak
I want to thank coach Pop and the entire Spurs org for everything they have done for me. Class act top to bottom.
AKA Anthony Teegarden
wonder if novak was signed cuz a bonner trade was pending. but he was releasd when the bonner trade fell through
by i luv this site on Dec 19, 2011 9:41 PM CST reply actions
thought there was twitter info of mydyess wanting to join the LAC. Wonder with this waiving status will allow him to join them now
by i luv this site on Dec 19, 2011 9:42 PM CST reply actions
well it would suck if our guys were leaving to go to “contenders” what would that say about our team.
AKA Anthony Teegarden
It would say more of the player. Clippers would not get it done during the little playing career he has left. (McD that is)
"If you run, you'll just go to jail tired!" TJ73
by TrooperJoe73 on Dec 19, 2011 10:14 PM CST up reply actions
Doubt that’s the case though.
"If you run, you'll just go to jail tired!" TJ73
by TrooperJoe73 on Dec 19, 2011 10:14 PM CST up reply actions
Chuck Hayes available? Failed physical with the Kings. Contract was voided.
"If you run, you'll just go to jail tired!" TJ73
I think failing a physical means that theres something wrong with him
by cartoonspurs on Dec 19, 2011 9:54 PM CST up reply actions
I believe he failed because of heart issues.
by play_splitter on Dec 19, 2011 9:59 PM CST up reply actions
Heart issues are not a fun thing to deal with. I’d rather see the guy live to a long age then drop way too early..
They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11
Now our championship hopes rest on Blair and Bonner our bigs behind Tim and Tiago. Hey there is always next year right.
by spurlover on Dec 19, 2011 11:02 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Anyone got the Lakers and Clips on? The Clips look like a changed team.
I'm not as good as I once was...and that's just the cold, hard truth.
Billups and Paul are playing great for the Clips.
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by day_late_friend on Dec 19, 2011 11:26 PM CST up reply actions
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Sad to see Dice go.
As for Novak, not too happy to see him go either. It is looking more each day like we are trying to set up some trades and such and then nothing is following through. Hence all these odd moves we have been making.
I’m officially starting to get a little concerned about this season. I mean,
I’m still hoping something is going to happen. No longer hoping something is “in the works” ‘cos thus far that’s led to nothing.
I’ve officialy now heard the announcers refer to him as Metta World Peace.
I'm not as good as I once was...and that's just the cold, hard truth.
The Lakers have quit. Beautiful. It’d be pretty sweet if they were in for another 3 season slump again.
I'm not as good as I once was...and that's just the cold, hard truth.
by Ed (dfjmed) on Dec 19, 2011 11:34 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
yey for Mike Brown!
Yo, I’m 6-11, but I just want to dribble through my legs and shoot jumpshots like a guard. - Marc Blucas on Tim Duncan
+2 my Laker friends in SA are depressed. (Theyre in there 40s from LA, not band wagoners) They are pissed about Odom.
Do or do not! There is no try!
by Spurs Yoda on Dec 20, 2011 7:37 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Most real fans would be. Lakers are trying to do homeruns rather than fix current issues. It’s almost like they’ve given up on trying to win now and are more so looking for the future (even though Kobe is still around).
They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11
It will be interesting to see who Pop signs to replace Dice. If he really does desire to field a strong defensive team (the way he repeatedly mentioned), maybe its time to part with a little bit of talent in order to land that elusive tough guy.
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
Let’s trade Tony and Manu for those two guys.
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by day_late_friend on Dec 19, 2011 11:47 PM CST up reply actions
Clips are running the Lakers out of the building.
I'm not as good as I once was...and that's just the cold, hard truth.
by Ed (dfjmed) on Dec 19, 2011 11:54 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
And Kobe and Gasol are still playing.
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by day_late_friend on Dec 19, 2011 11:55 PM CST up reply actions
Wow & it’s over. LA changes after today.
Caribeña
by cojones2thewall on Dec 20, 2011 12:11 AM CST up reply actions
um did anybody here go to the spurs’ open scrimmage?
Good, better, best. Never let it rest. Until your good is better and your better is best -Tim Duncan
by Starscream210 on Dec 20, 2011 12:01 AM CST via mobile reply actions
I’m not sure if somebody from PTR went but some pounders watched the scrimmage online.
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by day_late_friend on Dec 20, 2011 12:10 AM CST up reply actions
I went. It was plenty fun. &erson and Kawhi looked good, although Kawhi couldn’t make most of his shots, but he did hit a 3. He also had a few steals (3?), one leading to a fast break with &erson. Green looked pretty good as well. I’m glad we kept him. Joseph and TJ Ford also did fairly well.
One of our pick-ups, Gani Lawal (sp?), showed some promise (he posterized Splitter at one point) and will likely make the roster, at least for a while, since we have 2 free spots for bigs.
That Luke Zeller guy was awful, though. He missed all his shots (~4 3’s). He had a face mask on, so my friend called him the Phantom of the Opera, and we shortened it to Phantom, haha.
"He's the ultimate zone buster." – Bill Land on Gary Neal
"I like the fact that he’s a man." – Hubie Brown on DeJuan Blair
by Manu ex Machina on Dec 20, 2011 2:09 AM CST up reply actions
My thought is the keep Lawal unless they get some pretty good big.
They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11
Yeah, that’s what I meant by him sticking around for a while, but even if we do find a good vet, I think we might keep him anyway, since we have the roster space.
"He's the ultimate zone buster." – Bill Land on Gary Neal
"I like the fact that he’s a man." – Hubie Brown on DeJuan Blair
by Manu ex Machina on Dec 20, 2011 3:06 PM CST up reply actions
Since the Spurs are already over the luxury cap I doubt they will keep Lawal or Hassell if they decide to sign a FA. At a dollar per dollar luxury tax penalty it will be too expensive to keep either one. I think they will end up keeping the manadated minimum roster size unless they really value one of the young guys.
Yeah, haha. I know you kept ragging on him, but I just wanted to see at least one of those shots go down. No luck.
"He's the ultimate zone buster." – Bill Land on Gary Neal
"I like the fact that he’s a man." – Hubie Brown on DeJuan Blair
by Manu ex Machina on Dec 20, 2011 3:07 PM CST up reply actions
yea, i was at the scrimmage last night too. Splitter looked pretty good as well, but yea, Lawal did show some promise. man, what a dunk from him last night.
"You know the difference between you and me? I make this look GOOD." - Agent Jay, Men In Black
He could make our current team (not saying much). I think his D was decent, at least, although I really wasn’t watching him much. At first I wasn’t even sure which one he was (we had another big, still don’t know his name).
"He's the ultimate zone buster." – Bill Land on Gary Neal
"I like the fact that he’s a man." – Hubie Brown on DeJuan Blair
by Manu ex Machina on Dec 20, 2011 3:10 PM CST up reply actions
I wonder if
Kris Humphries would be a fit?
by Blue or CONKZILLA on Dec 20, 2011 7:24 AM CST reply actions
Out of shape, distracted, arrogant…
Pass.
Duke of Bexar
by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Dec 20, 2011 8:18 AM CST up reply actions
I agree with that as things are now
but what kind of influence would Pop, Duncan, Manu and TP have on him? Couldn’t hurt for a year, maybe we find a solid player to replace McDyess..
by Blue or CONKZILLA on Dec 20, 2011 10:38 AM CST up reply actions
Season starts in six days and the often over valued “Spurs effect” is not a cure-all, especially for someone who has been a notorious diva since high school.
Worth a shot? Maybe. Personally, I would stay far, far away.
Duke of Bexar
by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Dec 20, 2011 10:46 AM CST up reply actions
Avery Johnson does like Humphries quite a bit though. Maybe there is hope.
I’m still doubtful.
Duke of Bexar
by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Dec 20, 2011 10:52 AM CST up reply actions
I want somenone that can hit the boards and score some when Duncan needs a break
though I may be going against the grain, I think the short season kind of plays in the Spurs favor, with less wear and tear on Duncan, Manu and Parkers legs, if they can stay healthy, they should go further.
by Blue or CONKZILLA on Dec 20, 2011 11:51 AM CST up reply actions
But its less games compacted into a much shorter time frame giving them little time to heal unless Pop gives them several games off. And if you give Duncan the night off, your frontline will be Splitter and Blair with Bonner (…Bonner!) coming off the bench. Plus possibly Lawal with RJ and Leonard spending some time at the 4. A recipe for disaster.
But at least Novak is gone.
And to the Big Apple, no less.
small ball will at least be bigger overall. - grego21
Pounding the Rock
More rest? Fine. Great.
No depth will kill them. Spurs have more work to do if they want to be relevant in the post-season.
Oh. Try to avoid using the title box for comments. It’s a bit of a faux pas here.
Duke of Bexar
by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Dec 20, 2011 12:32 PM CST up reply actions
I wouldn’t call it a faux pas, it’s just not the preferred method of presentation among a very vocal, but well placed, minority.
I actually think it makes sense to use from time to time. But at this point, it’s just one of those things that sets us apart.
small ball will at least be bigger overall. - grego21
Pounding the Rock
Woj says he’s going back to the Nets.
First you must find... another shrubbery! Then, when you have found the shrubbery, you must place it here, beside this shrubbery, only slightly higher so you get a two layer effect with a little path running down the middle. Then, you must cut down the mightiest tree in the forrest... with... a herring!
And given his accuracy about the amnesty for RJ, it makes sense that Novak will end up on the Knicks.
small ball will at least be bigger overall. - grego21
Pounding the Rock
Yes, but what of Humphries?
First you must find... another shrubbery! Then, when you have found the shrubbery, you must place it here, beside this shrubbery, only slightly higher so you get a two layer effect with a little path running down the middle. Then, you must cut down the mightiest tree in the forrest... with... a herring!
Dude can’t play D. I’m not sure we need another big who has that skill set.
They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11
Humphries just got 8 mil for a one year deal with the Nets. I cannot believe that. After seeing that deal and the Chuck Hayes contract (before it was voided), I am now convinced that the Spurs won’t be able to get anyone of any value for 3 mil. Maybe Kenyon Martin, who isn’t even that good, but I doubt even that. There are some really stupid teams out there. I still wish we would’ve signed Troy Murphy for the vets minimum.
I’m glad Spurs didn’t get Humphries. We can complain all we want about Bonner’s lack of D, but if we got Humphries, it would be the same thing with a different name. Murphy is over the hill as well. There’s a reason why he didn’t do much on an old team like Boston.
Kmart and Hayes are the only good ones from the bunch. The one problem is Hayes is small in height.
They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11
Hayes also has a heart problem, so that’s gonna be tough.
by silverandblack_davis on Dec 21, 2011 1:56 AM CST up reply actions
Didn’t I hear something about Blair’s heart not having any ACLs?
small ball will at least be bigger overall. - grego21
Pounding the Rock
thanks Antonio, for everything, and for this:
manuuu
by Marek Głowacki on Dec 20, 2011 5:59 PM CST reply actions 6 recs
John Hollinger's Regular Season Forecast
8. Memphis
7. Portland
6. Dallas
5. LA Lakers
4. LA Clippers
3. SPURS
2. Denver
1. Oklahoma City
Most of these seem probable, but why expect so much from Denver?
"He's the ultimate zone buster." – Bill Land on Gary Neal
"I like the fact that he’s a man." – Hubie Brown on DeJuan Blair
by Manu ex Machina on Dec 20, 2011 8:36 PM CST up reply actions
He is giving us too much credit too early. I miss the under the radar days.
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
Just saw Hollinger on TV, He didn’t even have Spurs in top five in the west.
Duke of Bexar
by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Dec 20, 2011 9:20 PM CST up reply actions
It was Mavs, Thunder, Nuggets, Clippers, Lakers.
Duke of Bexar
by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Dec 20, 2011 9:21 PM CST up reply actions
Weasel Hollinger, coming soon to a theater near you.
How do they know where I live?
small ball will at least be bigger overall. - grego21
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I read the article that wild is referencing before that TV segment too. Strange.
Duke of Bexar
by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Dec 21, 2011 6:55 AM CST up reply actions
Aren't 3 of Denver's players
stuck in China for the entire season? J.R. Smith?
by Blue or CONKZILLA on Dec 21, 2011 11:10 AM CST up reply actions
Yeah they are stuck there until the season over in China is over. Clippers are the team of the future, but IMHO are a TAD bit overrated, and Denver shouldnt even be on that list, Mavericks deserve the benefit of the doubt so dont write them off.
Usually what the Spurs do on the off-season is frutrating and mind boggling, but with a shirt in july that says "NBA champions" im totally okay with what the Spurs are doing.
Wilson Chandler is a good pick up, but Spurs are now a little bit packed at the wing position. However, KMart would be a good pick up for the Spurs.
They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11
He would certainly help the team, but I am not holding my breath. There are more sexier destinations that will probably offer as much or more money.
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
Agreed. He’s too high profile to likely end up in SA, but he’d get more play time in SA than in Chicago. However, Miami would give him probably the best experience.
They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11
I’d have a hard time seeing the lip tatoo in a silver and black uni.
small ball will at least be bigger overall. - grego21
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If the big 3 want him around, i think the FO would make an effort.
They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11
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