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If we can get AI on our own terms (Not overpaying) he will fill in solidly in the 3 position which is arguably our weakest link. With AI we have a core of Gordon/AI/Davis and just have to focus on the PG and C position and other role players.

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If we can get AI on our own terms (Not overpaying) he will fill in solidly in the 3 position which is arguably our weakest link. With AI we have a core of Anderson/Gordon/AI/Davis and just have to focus on the PG and C position and other role players.

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FIFY

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FIFY

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Ryno apprech, good fix.

http://brightcove01.brightcove.com/2...d=268012958001

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Agree 100%! I'm tired of fans keep saying, "tank and go after Wiggins," and this happens year after year. Who actually wants to lose? We have our key pieces here for the future now lets focus on them getting better and actually winning games.

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Yeah, I think guys like Wiggins will succeed wherever they go, but the chances of getting him are slim to none. Most guys, though, will only be as good as the situation they are put in. I am in the camp that believes Rondo or Parker wouldn't be half the players they are now if they were drafted by some garbage team with a culture of losing.

The Spurs have gotten stars at 28 and 57 in the draft. Another budding star at 15. The Pacers whole team was drafted 10 or later.

You bring young guys into a culture like that and they might start out a little less talented than guys taken in the top 5 by garbage teams, but over time they will succeed more.

*continued druken stupor*

He's gonna sign a sub-max deal here after we land Paul and Howard!!

Someone guess whom I am thinking of:

I think this guy would be a great fit that would be cheap and would certainly help with ball movement and provide veteran leadership. He is in the Finals right now.

Diaw

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*continued druken stupor*

He's gonna sign a sub-max deal here after we land Paul and Howard!!

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Got to dump Gordon's salary first.

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Diaw

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No, but you're on the right team

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Thant would be a good pick up

Mike, I got issues, brah. Three years at 15 per for Iggy? C'mon man! That's a cap killer for a guy who might--might--be a complimentary piece that gets a contender over the hump. The Pels have no business paying him franchise cornerstone loot when they are years away. Second, how come you are so sold on Saric? Is there any chance he can guard at the SF position in the NBA? Not seeing this blue print...

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Thant would be a good pick up

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Yeah, I wasn't thinking about him, but a potential future hall-of-famer.

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No, but you're on the right team

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Ginobili is retiring in San Antonio.

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Ginobili is retiring in San Antonio.

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Not him either

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Mike, I got issues, brah. Three years at 15 per for Iggy? C'mon man! That's a cap killer for a guy who might--might--be a complimentary piece that gets a contender over the hump. The Pels have no business paying him franchise cornerstone loot when they are years away. Second, how come you are so sold on Saric? Is there any chance he can guard at the SF position in the NBA? Not seeing this blue print...

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This is where people always get confused. I am not sold on Saric, I am just telling you who Dell will likely pick. I love CJ McCollum but I find no point in discussing what I want to see happen if it is not possible. Waste of time.

As for Iggy. Yeah, that's a lot of money, but I am comparing it to the alternatives, not just bashing it in a vaccuum. What are the realistic alternatives that are no-brainers? Options that are obviously so much better. I don't see many out there. Give that same money to Tyrke and Martell Webster? Does that really make us that much better? Are we contenders then?

We can talk about any free agent and list numerous reasons why we shouldn't sign them, because there are no perfect targets available, but this is all about A vs. B vs. C vs. D and I don't see better alternatives that are realistic.

*Cue the "Let's trade for Cousins or Monroe even though they are not available" alternative.

MCGRADY

T-Mac?

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MCGRADY

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Yes

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No lol

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No lol

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Why not? He could help out the young guys and fill in at small forward until we get the right guy. He's looked good so far and is an excellent passer. I'd rather him for $1 million than Iguodala for $15 million.

Oh no way we should sign AI for that. We should not overpay for anyone in free agency we can realistically get. As for TMAC I didn't even knew he was still playing until the Spurs advanced to the Finals.

I think T-Mac would also help change the culture. He's a guy that the kids on our team watched as children and probably looked up to. He was an amazing player with Houston. I don't really see a downside to it. He has said repeatedly that he wants to contribute. Heck, if we get Saric, T-Mac could give him some pointers about how to be a point forward.

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I would give him two offers:

3 years - 45 million or 4 years - 52 million

We might have a little left over, but all the space would be gone for all intents and purposes.

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lolwut

not even a chance. Helllllll no

Mcgrady is retiring after the Finals btw

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I would give him two offers:

3 years - 45 million or 4 years - 52 million

We might have a little left over, but all the space would be gone for all intents and purposes.

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I love Iggy, and even I think that is too much.