Andre Miller a Spur

Phreak50 · Post #1 » by **Phreak50** » Sat Feb 27, 2016 10:49 pm

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources--andre-miller-spurs-002646280.html

Great news imo. Without him even playing a minute, he'll be a great addition with his knowledge and experience. He played a couple seasons with Aldridge as well so that can't hurt.

But I think he can still provide very solid contributions when called upon.

I actually had him on the list of wanted players in our free agency thread before the season so really happy with this.

imagump1313 · Post #2 » by **imagump1313** » Sun Feb 28, 2016 1:11 am

Does this mean Ray McCallum going back to Austin? I hope not, I was pulling for him.. Butler and Simmons are playing meaningful minutes. I'd rather lose the Red Mamba to be honest.....

Phreak50 · Post #3 » by **Phreak50** » Sun Feb 28, 2016 2:00 am

I'm sure it'll be Bonner that gets cut. Wouldn't make sense for anyone else really.

imagump1313 · Post #4 » by **imagump1313** » Sun Feb 28, 2016 5:07 am

Damn, its gonna be McCallum:

https://twitter.com/WojVerticalNBA/status/703802582129647616

Well, Detroit needs a backup PG after dealing Jennings.

UDRIH14 · Post #5 » by **UDRIH14** » Sun Feb 28, 2016 5:48 am

why didnt they release bonner? is it due to his salary or fearing a contender picking up bonner?

Phreak50 · Post #6 » by **Phreak50** » Sun Feb 28, 2016 10:04 am

imagump1313 wrote:Damn, its gonna be McCallum:

https://twitter.com/WojVerticalNBA/status/703802582129647616

Well, Detroit needs a backup PG after dealing Jennings.

Really shocked at that.

I mean, I see Miller getting more playoff minutes than McCallum but thought Spurs liked him and see him as a keeper.

Post #7 » by **Nolan** » Sun Feb 28, 2016 6:44 pm

I can't say that i'm fan of this. Would rather have McCallum.

Post #8 » by **Nolan** » Sun Feb 28, 2016 6:55 pm

I really hope this turns into a Danny Green like situation for McCallum and we get him back in the offseason. Really like him as player.

imagump1313 · Post #9 » by **imagump1313** » Mon Feb 29, 2016 11:42 pm

UDRIH14 wrote:why didnt they release bonner? is it due to his salary or fearing a contender picking up bonner?

I doubt I would be worried at all if another contender picked up Bonner LOL. I would actually prefer that happened.

McCallum was playing ok. Bonner has done absolutely nothing for us for 2 years. He can't even hit open 3 pointers anymore.

Phreak50 · Post #10 » by **Phreak50** » Tue Mar 1, 2016 5:22 am

Bonner is the secret weapon against the Warriors. Starts at centre and launches 10+ threes

imagump1313 · Post #11 » by **imagump1313** » Tue Mar 1, 2016 2:00 pm

Phreak50 wrote:Bonner is the secret weapon against the Warriors. Starts at centre and launches 10+ threes

Launches 10 threes, rattles in 1 to go 1/10. His stat line is 3 pts. 0 reb. 0 ast. 4 fouls. Signs 3 year extension after game.

Phreak50 · Post #12 » by **Phreak50** » Wed Mar 2, 2016 5:11 am

LOL@extension!

Post #13 » by **Cactus Jack** » Wed Mar 2, 2016 9:13 am

Old man Miller. Dude turns 40. Don't really get it.

Post #14 » by **Nolan** » Thu Mar 3, 2016 5:49 pm

Cactus Jack wrote:Old man Miller. Dude turns 40. Don't really get it.

Maybe they wanted Timmy to feel a bit younger.

He looked okay last night, the guys still got game but I just don't see where he fits in.

imagump1313 · Post #15 » by **imagump1313** » Thu Mar 3, 2016 9:32 pm

Nolan wrote:
Cactus Jack wrote:Old man Miller. Dude turns 40. Don't really get it.

Maybe they wanted Timmy to feel a bit younger.

He looked okay last night, the guys still got game but I just don't see where he fits in.

Agreed. If he is using it as a springboard to coaching, why not just hire him as another assistant coach instead and keep around a young player like McCallum that could help us in the future? Lord knows the NBA has more assistant coaches than players now anyway.

Phreak50 · Post #16 » by **Phreak50** » Fri Mar 4, 2016 1:03 am

I think it was a decision to do everything possible to win this year. As old as Miller is and as much potential as McCallum has, I still see Miller playing more valuable minutes in a run this season so why not.

It could also mean we have our eye on another PG next year or just didn't see McCallum as a long term fit.