The Spurs are very resourceful. They scout Europe very well and seem to find guys with their late picks that fit their system and are successful. I don't think they are failing. They should have one game one. I would not count them out of this series. I also think they will react and fix whatever needs fixing. The Suns made a big mistake trading Marion for Shaq. I think their problem is Steve Kerr. He is a good guy but Colangelo was brilliant.

The Suns definitely shouldnt have traded for Shaq - the Spurs just need to retool their bench and I am sure there will be plenty of trades/FA signings available for them in the off season. There is no doubt in my mind they will be back if they lose to LA. The Suns on the other hand need a major overhaul and I am not sure how they will pull it off without having a few losing seasons.

Yeah, perhaps the Spurs can go another year together, and they aren't exactly out of it yet. The only reason I brought them up is because of the age thing. When Duncan's contract ends, he'll be 36. Parker is the only one who in his prime years at 26. Eventually soon, some big time center gonna come along and dominate Duncan. I'm kinda hoping he can't pull it like he used to anymore.

Bowens already 37 here. These guys were very much a part of this Spurs run and they ain't getting any younger. I don't care if they take it to the finals. They still have to answer to what is coming soon. It is possible that a deal like Ginobili could happen.

I'm looking for opportunity here, of teams that are gonna have to start thinking about some changes soon.

And judging other teams is not what I'm getting at here. I'm looking for opportunity from recently successful teams.

If L.A. beats them, there will be questions.

I'll site the pluses of a deal like this:

Ginobili would bring the Knicks something we don't have. 'Experience in winning championships.

It would free up two more roster spots for us.

It would give the Spurs a few more options & help they're efforts to make them a little younger.

Ginobili's contract fits perfectly in our two year plan.

Ginobili still has some good ball in him and could solve many problems for the next two years.

We could have the option of re-signing him for a couple more, if he succeeds.

10 mil would still be protected under this contract, one we could open up in two years.

It would be great to have a player like this influence our young guys. A total professional.

Malik is no use to us anymore. Nice guy and all, but not enough influence.

Collins and Balkman' no one really gives them any credit and they showed some value, so.....

If' we go for LeBron (or what ever super star we can get), then finding a SG like this will solve some of that problem right now and we can draft a center, something we will have to draft anyways' because looks like curry, zach or even Morris is gonna solve our problem there. Why not go for one now? A young center could develop in the next two years, by that time we have a real shot at putting this team on the map again, provided the cap is flex.

This is not the 'do all deal' that I am pushing here. It is one' example of what could be. I'd be just as happy keeping the option of letting Malik walk after next season, but what will we spend the money on??? Will the money be safe and a part of the cap flex in another year after he walks? There's no assurance there. We could end up with a four year, 7 mil a year contract on another guy that doesn't fit.

I can see Collins having a chance in our future, but Balkman, his doesn't bring a full game to our team. So what will we get in return now, for the 'unknown' in the near future?

For me it's about protecting the money (for the two year mark) and Ginobili is one way to do it. That's all I'm saying. Now as far as the Spurs going for a deal like that, that would be up to them.

And exactly my point from the start. Those changes could be an opportunity for a team like the Knicks. We'll see what happens, when the playoffs are over.

I don't really have anything to add, but I gotta keep adding to my post count.

splitter wants to stay at tau for a few more years. spurs are there trying to convince him to come over.

Posted by 4949:

I'm sorry djsunyc.

But what is splitter and tau?

tiaggo splitter is a big man euro they drafted (projected lottery but dropped b/c of buyout issues). he plays for tau ceramica in spain. he now wants to re-sign with them which means he may not come over for another few years (if ever).

Suns are trying to win it now. But are going cheap with a coach?

If not for the Pau trade the Spurs would likely be going to the finals where I think they can take anyone in the east.

Teams that make it to conf finals are usually very financially successful.

Spurs are not going to blow it up.