San Antonio Spurs 2024 Offseason Thread - Edging and Unleashing Wemby's Jumbo Package

[thepop 4391]

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[aggie08 20480]

55 minutes ago, Hate said:

Someone please post all of Chris Paul’s “winning” that he can use to transfer knowledge to the young players on this team? Do you want them taught how to make it to the Conference Finals once in your career over the course of almost 20 years? 

Plus, his best skill--suffering a nagging soft tissue injury when your team needs you the most--can't be taught anyway. That's god given.

Edited July 1 by aggie08

[RichUT 1730]

55 minutes ago, Hate said:

Someone please post all of Chris Paul’s “winning” that he can use to transfer knowledge to the young players on this team? Do you want them taught how to make it to the Conference Finals once in your career over the course of almost 20 years? 

What a stupid fucking take. We have a first ballot HOF head coach that has won five titles, so we're sure as fuck not bringing in Chris Paul because we lack someone capable of teaching teams how to win.

At this point I'm just happy at the thought of having someone that can model how to throw lob passes and run the god damn pick and roll at a reasonably high level. 

[Mitch Cumsteen 18332]

43 minutes ago, Hate said:

Someone please post all of Chris Paul’s “winning” that he can use to transfer knowledge to the young players on this team? Do you want them taught how to make it to the Conference Finals once in your career over the course of almost 20 years? 

First off, fuck you for making me defend Chris Paul.

Second off, here's what the records were of every team Chris Paul joined the year before and after he got there.

2011 Clippers: 32-50
2012 Clippers: 40-26

2017 Rockets: 55-27
2018 Rockets: 65-17

2019 Thunder: 49-33 (They traded PG13 during this offseason)
2020 Thunder: 44-28

2020 Suns: 37-36
2021 Suns: 51-21

2023 Warriors: 44-38
2024 Warriors: 46-36

I think the Warriors stat is useless given context to everything else going on there, but the only time he didn't improve the team was when the Thunder decided to gut their entire roster, and they still were only 4 games worse. People were expecting them to completely bottom out, and they made the playoffs.  I hate that sumbitch, but he plays winning basketball.

4 minutes ago, aggie08 said:

Plus, his best skill--suffering a soft tissue injury when your team needs you the most--can't be taught anyway. That's god given.

And third off, well, duh. You already know this, but signing Chris Paul to a one year deal isn't about this team making a run this year. It's about instilling a winning culture and mentoring young players. His being healthy for a playoff run isn't going to be the difference in playing for a championship. Even if he plays 82 games and never gets hurt, this team's ceiling is probably the play-in. The west is still brutally deep. The only outright tanker is going to be Portland, potentially Utah, and maybe any other team that still owns its own FRP and gets its star injured and decides to throw in the towel on the season.

[aggie08 20480]

8 minutes ago, Mitch Cumsteen said:

First off, fuck you for making me defend Chris Paul.

Second off, here's what the records were of every team Chris Paul joined the year before and after he got there.

2011 Clippers: 32-50
2012 Clippers: 40-26

2017 Rockets: 55-27
2018 Rockets: 65-17

2019 Thunder: 49-33 (They traded PG13 during this offseason)
2020 Thunder: 44-28

2020 Suns: 37-36
2021 Suns: 51-21

2023 Warriors: 44-38
2024 Warriors: 46-36

I think the Warriors stat is useless given context to everything else going on there, but the only time he didn't improve the team was when the Thunder decided to gut their entire roster, and they still were only 4 games worse. People were expecting them to completely bottom out, and they made the playoffs.  I hate that sumbitch, but he plays winning basketball.

And third off, well, duh. You already know this, but signing Chris Paul to a one year deal isn't about this team making a run this year. It's about instilling a winning culture and mentoring young players. His being healthy for a playoff run isn't going to be the difference in playing for a championship. Even if he plays 82 games and never gets hurt, this team's ceiling is probably the play-in. The west is still brutally deep. The only outright tanker is going to be Portland, potentially Utah, and maybe any other team that still owns its own FRP and gets its star injured and decides to throw in the towel on the season.

That all felt gross, didn't it? Don't worry, I can relate.

[Mitch Cumsteen 18332]

8 minutes ago, aggie08 said:

That all felt gross, didn't it? Don't worry, I can relate.

Yes. Awful. Disgusting. I'm now going to go take a 45 minute long shower in the fetal position.

[Kermit 3099]

Me reading all these positive Chis Paul posts. We signing Zaza next? 
 

[chainsaw 9656]

Conventional wisdom is that PGs (like RBs) hit the cliff pretty abruptly. He's obviously not starting material anymore, but this is the right move for him to make if he wants to transition to coaching and it's the right move for PAFTO to make if they want veteran leadership on the team. I am not sure if I buy the idea that he would be a good mentor to Castle and the other young guards, because he is kind of a bitchass. Hopefully he has changed, but for the price paid I don't hate the move and I definitely prefer it over Trae Young.

[MNLonghornFUKM 8789]

This thread is hilarious with the cope and self reflection after 2 decades of hating this shithead.

[Hate 20059]

At least Malone went to the Finals twice. Chris Paul hasn’t done shit.

[thepop 4391]

Spurs targeting Batum. Would be another good vet probably on a short term deal.

[Pam Cummings 9422]

13 minutes ago, MNLonghornFUKM said:

This thread is hilarious with the cope and self reflection after 2 decades of hating this shithead.

Super hopeful that he doesn't kick any Minnesota players in the nuts this year.

[Kermit 3099]

50 minutes ago, Pam Cummings said:

Super hopeful that he doesn't kick any Minnesota players in the nuts this year.

He’s totally going to do something that infuriates me. The only saving grace I have is that he will undoubtedly make the team better and elevate Wemby. I can swallow my loathing, but this fucking sucks. Dude might be the only player in the league who can hit a game winner in San Antonio and hear complete silence.

[Radical Larry 28456]

Batum is signing a two year deal with the Clippers. 

[Fastbreak 3890]

Lavine and a top 3 protected first in 2027 for Keldon. Would the spurs say no?’

Lavine is technically the better player. The spurs would think they have a couple of chances to flip him for even more assets. If they could rehab his image they should be able to get 1 or 2 more firsts for him. Worst case in 2 years they drop him to someone as an expiring before paying Wemby the super fun max.

[angelfacedmongoloid 80]

Didn't see this mentioned along with Barlow not getting an offer. I don't really see these getting matched but who knows

[Pam Cummings 9422]

Mamu definitely needs to be back. Dude just clicks with Wemby.

[Michael Knight 12718]

5 hours ago, Kermit said:

Me reading all these positive Chis Paul posts. We signing Zaza next? 
 

[chainsaw 9656]

That's an unfortunate name.

[gofuckyourself 8063]

6 hours ago, Kermit said:

He’s totally going to do something that infuriates me. The only saving grace I have is that he will undoubtedly make the team better and elevate Wemby. I can swallow my loathing, but this fucking sucks. Dude might be the only player in the league who can hit a game winner in San Antonio and hear complete silence.

He can also buy a six pack for the guys. Wemby won't need his "McLovin" fake ID anymore.

McAmour?

[Pam Cummings 9422]

Gonna be some epic HEB commercials.

[Hate 20059]

9 hours ago, RichUT said:

What a stupid fucking take. We have a first ballot HOF head coach that has won five titles, so we're sure as fuck not bringing in Chris Paul because we lack someone capable of teaching teams how to win.

At this point I'm just happy at the thought of having someone that can model how to throw lob passes and run the god damn pick and roll at a reasonably high level. 

You mean like a HOF coach with 5 rings and his assistants?

[thepop 4391]

Lauri rumors. Would be an awesome addition although I wouldn’t want to lose Sochan or the Atlanta picks. 
 

 

[Radical Larry 28456]

Ainge is probably asking for too much so I doubt it happens. 

[Mitch Cumsteen 18332]

Let the warriors overpay for him. I like LM but it’s not worth what they have to give up. And the timing isn’t right. 

PSA if you need a wemby fix you can catch him live tomorrow:

The NBA App, NBA.com and @NBA YouTube will stream France’s five exhibition games ahead of the Olympics (local blackouts may apply). Game schedule and NBA players competing are below.
Schedule

DateOpponent

July 3vs. Turkey

July 8vs. Germany

July 12vs. Serbia

July 19vs. Canada

July 21vs. Australia

*All games will tip off at 3 p.m. ET

 

 

[MrX 690]

Chris Paul can actually throw the ball to Wemby so that’s an upgrade

[Kermit 3099]

He is not disappointing in the least.  Goddamn, he’s quite good.

[Mitch Cumsteen 18332]

 

 

[Mitch Cumsteen 18332]

 

 

[Patrick Bateman 3864]

Uhm...... lol.  They do have Gobert too, but still.  This is silly.

 

[Pam Cummings 9422]

[Kermit 3099]

No thank you. Also…

 

[Pam Cummings 9422]

Why the fuck would we want Derozan? That's a hard pass.

[chainsaw 9656]

1 hour ago, Pam Cummings said:

Why the fuck would we want Derozan? That's a hard pass.

He's past his prime, I'd rather develop someone else.

[Patrick Bateman 3864]

4 hours ago, Kermit said:

No thank you. Also…

 

It’s as random as Chris Paul.  DD has generally been a good soldier and decent mentor, Pop likes him, he may only want a 1 year deal and probably would move on.  With this front office, I could see it.  Ultimately he probably gets more money elsewhere but I can see this.  

[chainsaw 9656]

54 minutes ago, Patrick Bateman said:

It’s as random as Chris Paul.  DD has generally been a good soldier and decent mentor, Pop likes him, he may only want a 1 year deal and probably would move on.  With this front office, I could see it.  Ultimately he probably gets more money elsewhere but I can see this.  

How would he fit into the offense, and whose minutes/spot would go away?

[Patrick Bateman 3864]

3 hours ago, chainsaw said:

How would he fit into the offense, and whose minutes/spot would go away?

Branham and Champagnie.  Maybe Keldon if he's moved.  Are you under the impression we're an ultra-talented team who need a season to gel?

[Braff Zacklin 13298]

On 7/3/2024 at 2:36 PM, Mitch Cumsteen said:

 

 

If Dogus hadn't retired, Turkey wins that by triple digits, MINIMUM.

[Mitch Cumsteen 18332]

Pretty incredible how far this guy has come since this time last year when he was playing in the French league playoffs looking lost half the time. 

[Pam Cummings 9422]

I got no idea what those French announcer dudes are saying in that video, but I'm pretty sure I can guess.

[Kermit 3099]

59 minutes ago, Mitch Cumsteen said:

Pretty incredible how far this guy has come since this time last year when he was playing in the French league playoffs looking lost half the time. 

Jesus Christ. 

[thepop 4391]

He’s been a Spur for a year and it still doesn’t feel real.

[Kermit 3099]

 

[thepop 4391]

Clearing salary for something. Rumors are Spurs will be involved in the Derozan to Sacramento trade in a 3 team trade. If we can get a role player like Huerter or Barnes it would be a nice addition.

 

[ztejas 42802]

Huerter can ball. He'd be a great add.

[Kermit 3099]

7 minutes ago, ztejas said:

Huerter can ball. He'd be a great add.

That means we’re probably getting Barnes. 

[thepop 4391]

Regardless of who it is, it means no more watching Cedi Osman. So that’s a win.

[Patrick Bateman 3864]

5 hours ago, thepop said:

Clearing salary for something. Rumors are Spurs will be involved in the Derozan to Sacramento trade in a 3 team trade. If we can get a role player like Huerter or Barnes it would be a nice addition.

 

IF they can complete this and get an unprotected 1st or a couple of 1's, then that's some real GM'ing..... Cap space is an asset, use it to weaponize yourself.  They've already shown their hand in they want in on the 2025 FA class, so this could be very good.

[Radical Larry 28456]

Summer League opener is on NBA TV at 7:30. 

[Kermit 3099]

Castle looks good, everyone else sucks ass. My assessment of the first quarter.