Gasol signing with Spurs

[Uncle Drew]

Woj.

[BigNBAfan]

why even try spurs

[Haymaker]

This might...miiiiiiiiight....perhaps.....maybe.... convince TD to think about staying one more year.

[Uncle Drew]

This might...miiiiiiiiight....perhaps.....maybe.... convince TD to think about staying one more year.
Either that, or Duncan has already made his decision clear to Spurs management and they went all out to get Pau.

[Proctor]

:hammertime: :hammertime: :hammertime: :hammertime: :hammertime:

[Bobcats2013]

how is this gonna work? is he gonna play center and timmy coming off the bench?

[IGOTGAME]

Yup, its not going to be as easy for the Warriors as people think.

[thefatmiral]

I don't want gasoft.

[Haymaker]

how is this gonna work? is he gonna play center and timmy coming off the bench?

Most likely.

[Haymaker]

Either that, or Duncan has already made his decision clear to Spurs management and they went all out to get Pau.

I'm hoping it's the former.

[MP.Trey]

Kawhi
Aldridge
Pau
TP
Coach Popp

This team has a chance to knock the Warriors off. Believe it.

[Rocketswin2013]

thats one big-ass frontcourt. lol.

[Haymaker]

If Manu will come back, then for all means we need Timmy. There's something about their core/trio that won't look ok without one of the parts.

[IGOTGAME]

Spurs really need some pop at point guard though. If they can somehow get that then they will have a shot.

[Im Still Ballin]

Jesus

2 man race out west

[r0drig0lac]

:applause:

[Proctor]

Kawhi
Aldridge
Pau
TP
Coach Popp

This team has a chance to knock the Warriors off. Believe it.
Best chance they've had yet IMO, and with a bench addition they could be even better.

[HoopSuperstar]

Next year Westgoat

Gasol
Aldridge
Leonard
SG
Westbrook

[ALBballer]

Spurs be like **** this small ball shit we playing big and old.

Not sure what to think about this move, I mean I don't know who else the Spurs could of signed but with Aldridge and TD I think Gasol is a bit redundant.

[IGOTGAME]

Any way the Spurs could get Rubio?

[SilkkTheShocker]

Great signing.

[Proctor]

If Manu will come back, then for all means we need Timmy. There's something about their core/trio that won't look ok without one of the parts.
Yeah, the familiarity makes a massive difference. Even if Duncan's minutes are even more limited.

[ArbitraryWater]

Next year Westgoat

Gasol
Aldridge
Leonard
SG
Westbrook

They could challenge the Warriors MAYBE... but again, even with Westbrook, Russ/Kawhi/LMA falls short in talent by alot.

Russ doesnt suit them all that much. They need a great TP. And Pop at his best.

[Springsteen]

i dont even care anymore

DONT LEAVE TIMMY

[Haymaker]

Any way the Spurs could get Rubio?

Why? No. I'd rather overpay for Dragic or something.

[IGOTGAME]

Why? No. I'd rather overpay for Dragic or something.

He is only making 14 million this year. With him you get possible the best point guard defender in the league and possibly the best passes. He would also add tempo and give you another way to score with his pick and roll ability. On top of all that he is a top tier leader and winner.

I think he would be more helpful than Dragic and cheaper.

[alanLA92]

The signing that should have happened two yrs ago. Glad to see Pau get another shot at a ring.

[Haymaker]

He is only making 14 million this year. With him you get possible the best point guard defender in the league and possibly the best passes. He would also add tempo and give you another way to score with his pick and roll ability. On top of all that he is a top tier leader and winner.

I think he would be more helpful than Dragic.

Rubio can't shoot.

[IGOTGAME]

Rubio can't shoot.

He shoots well enough where I'd trust him in a playoff series to make enough shots or plays to win. I've watched him play enough to see he gets it done.

He gets up for big games and he produces. They need someone like that at point guard and Mills and Parker aren't it right now. 14 million for Rubio is a bargain

[Uncle Drew]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojVerticalNBA
For the Spurs to complete the Gasol signing, they're working on a trade to move Boris Diaw, league sources tell @TheVertical.

[BigBoss]

This might...miiiiiiiiight....perhaps.....maybe.... convince TD to think about staying one more year.

No this indicates that he's retiring. Pau is the vet replacement.

[Haymaker]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojVerticalNBA

For the Spurs to complete the Gasol signing, they're working on a trade to move Boris Diaw, league sources tell @TheVertical.

Goodbye Diaw, thanks for playing your ass off back in 2014. :applause:

[T_L_P]

:confusedshrug: It's not a great signing.

[KiiiiNG]

The collusion continues...

Literally 6 hall of farmers on 1 squad..

:facepalm

[IGOTGAME]

:confusedshrug: It's not a great signing.

yea, if they have to trade Diaw then:confusedshrug:

[Haymaker]

:confusedshrug: It's not a great signing.

It's a crutch. But hey, I'll take it.

[Meticode]

He shoots well enough where I'd trust him in a playoff series to make enough shots or plays to win.
He has shot below 40% every single year of his career. :oldlol: That's not well enough.

[Proctor]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojVerticalNBA

For the Spurs to complete the Gasol signing, they're working on a trade to move Boris Diaw, league sources tell @TheVertical.

Goodbye Diaw, thanks for playing your ass off back in 2014. :applause:
The very last role player they should be trading. Watch him find his way to GS or Cleveland. FFS.

[IGOTGAME]

He has shot below 40% every single year of his career. :oldlol: That's not well enough.

And he has been a positive for every year he has been in the league. He has also always stepped up in big games against other top point guards and teams.

never been someone to just look at regular season averages tho.

I guarantee that whatever team gets Rubio gets better.

[AT9]

They're better with Gasol than without him. May as well go for it. Boris has contributed a lot but he's not Gasol.

[Haymaker]

The very last role player they should be trading. Watch him find his way to GS or Cleveland. FFS.

It's a trade, he's not a FA. But yeah, he was key to the Spurs ball movement.

[Haymaker]

And he has been a positive for every year he has been in the league. He has also always stepped up in big games against other top point guards and teams.

never been someone to just look at regular season averages tho.

I guarantee that whatever team gets Rubio gets better.

Rubio is not a starter, sorry. He should be coming off the bench a la Shaun Livingston.

[sammichoffate]

And he has been a positive for every year he has been in the league. He has also always stepped up in big games against other top point guards and teams.

never been someone to just look at regular season averages tho.

I guarantee that whatever team gets Rubio gets better.I'm inclined to agree here, since Parker isn't that great of a three pointer shooter himself. Ricky can't slash as well as him but he's a better passer.

[IGOTGAME]

Rubio is not a starter, sorry. He should be coming off the bench a la Shaun Livingston.

He is the best defensive point guard in the league and comes close to leading the league in assists every year. He is a starter.

[HylianNightmare]

Still need Tim back and a point guard...heard Seth curry is available

[sammichoffate]

Still need Tim back and a point guard...heard Seth curry is availableThat would be a great signing

[Proctor]

It's a trade, he's not a FA. But yeah, he was key to the Spurs ball movement.
And he was usually a crucial piece to have against teams that the Spurs struggle the most against.

I'm not great with understanding the salary implications and stuff, but couldn't they net Gasol without giving away someone like Diaw or Mills? What about West, Martin, K. Anderson?

[Cap'n Obvious]

Spurs are a better team than the Bulls. I understand the move.

[Proctor]

He is the best defensive point guard in the league and comes close to leading the league in assists every year. He is a starter.
Problem is he's a great passer that would be on a team already great at moving the ball, and he can't shoot well enough consistently to have him taking shots.

[Magic 32]

Gaso+LA

Weak.

Walk into the sunset Tim.

[Springsteen]

Gaso+LA

Weak.

Walk into the sunset Tim.

Why would Gasol want to end his career with a bottom feeder? :sleeping