Re: See ya, Spurs

[bird <birdwl@earthlink.net>]

> From: "Orion" <jlyell@netzero.net>
>
> I think he is also, he is a one man show. is it not up after next season?
> With Anderson contract coming off is there any way to fit Duncan under our
> cap without giving up Antoine?
>
> sweetasssweet24@aol.com (SweetAssSweet24) wrote:
>
> >Duncan's outta there when his contract's mercifully up, I'm sure.  Walker
> for
> >Duncan still sounds good to me!

It ought to be difficult to take anyone with the name "SweetAssSweet24" 
seriously, so here goes.  Latest report out of San Antone is that Coach 
Pop gave Tim Duncan the free rein after Duncan's dad died.  Speculation 
was that this would be among the reasons Duncan would want to stay.  
Sportswriting speculation, to be sure, but apparently the relationship 
between coach and player is excellent.  If Pop stays in the organization, 
look for Duncan to, as well.  They can put another good team together just 
as easily in San Antonio (after the Admiral leaves) as almost anywhere 
else (including in Boston, especially if the owner doesn't want to pay the 
luxury tax).  Wouldn't be likely to be able to pay three max guys with 
that caveat.  Plus, it's warmer in Texas.  I don't think you all who grew 
up in colder climes really understand: the vast majority of people who 
grew up in warmer ones want to stay in warmer climes.  Apparently, it's a 
major factor for many NBA players.

Getting Duncan is a serious pipe dream.  Sure, the team ought to go after 
him if/when he's available, but I think we'd have to offer more than the 
owner's "fiscal responsibility" and snowy winters.  Plus, I don't think 
Duncan even leaving SA is as much of a slam-dunk as "SweetAssSweet24" 
seems to think.

Bird