RealGM

Posted: **Tue Jan 29, 2008 10:33 pm**

Mike Monroe: Stoudamire a Spur soon?

It can't happen until early Wednesday evening, when Damon Stoudamire clears waivers, but it now appears likely the Spurs will sign the 5-foot-10 point guard who on Monday finalized terms of a buyout of his contract with the Memphis Grizzlies.

Stoudamire had expressed interest in signing with both the Spurs and the Boston Celtics, but seems to have settled on San Antonio as his destination of choice.

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, who doubles as the team's vice-president of basketball operations, can't speak about Stoudamire until he clears waivers tomorrow night. He did, however, express a high degree of interest before Monday night's game against the Utah Jazz in whether or not Stoudamire had officially gotten out of his deal in Memphis.

The Spurs, in need of additional scoring, also are acutely aware of the frailty of their point guard situation because of the injury that has bothered Tony Parker for nearly two months. Parker's explosiveness has been limited because of a bone spur in his left heel.

Stoudamire averaged 7.3 points in 29 games with the Grizzlies this season, but shot only 39.7 percent, and 38.7 percent from 3-point range. He has been in the league since 1995 and has a career scoring average of 13.8.

http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/c ... e_sto.html

Posted: **Tue Jan 29, 2008 11:29 pm**

Overall, I think we should get him. Just he's going to have to adjust quite a bit when he goes to the bench.

Posted: **Wed Jan 30, 2008 12:39 am**

Good to see RC and Pop read my posts on RealGM.

hehe. Man i hope this happens! It seems every other team is improving except us. While it wouldn't be a major signing i think it's a smart one to get Parker some rest and add another shooter. Get it done RC! :clap:

Posted: **Wed Jan 30, 2008 1:29 am**

Let's sign Mighty Mouse

Posted: **Wed Jan 30, 2008 1:44 am**

Posted: **Wed Jan 30, 2008 5:30 am**

He'd automatically become one of the big three alongside Duncan and Manu with the way this team is playing right now.

Posted: **Wed Jan 30, 2008 10:07 am**

never have been a big fan of him and I'm not sure, if I like him as a spur...but I would give him a chance, especially with our PG-situation

Posted: **Wed Jan 30, 2008 1:34 pm**

mudyez wrote:but I would give him a chance, especially with our PG-situation

had the same feeling about G Robinson and it turned out nice, the once so quick Nick on the other hand...

Posted: **Wed Jan 30, 2008 2:31 pm**

He didn't just choose the Spurs. He said before that his number one destination is Boston, but apparently we don't want him. That's why he chose you. I think this is a big mistake we did and we will regret not getting him... in the playoffs. Ainge is waiting for Cassell, but he is insane to think he will get bought out. Good signing!

Posted: **Wed Jan 30, 2008 3:55 pm**

Stoudamaire definitely wouldn't be the solution on defense but that's not really a major problem for this team anyways. He couldn't hurt this team offensively and is a decent playmaker though so signing him makes plenty of sense. He'll be a decent role player and will hopefully help this team regain some confidence.

Posted: **Thu Jan 31, 2008 1:56 am**

Damon Stoudamire plans on signing with the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday morning when he clears waivers, according to his agent, Aaron Goodwin.

http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/bask ... 575e1.html

Posted: **Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:16 am**

Nice.

He'll be needed. Aside from the starting role for a bit, I think he'll probably be fine.

Posted: **Thu Jan 31, 2008 3:37 am**

there's an article on ESPN too

Posted: **Thu Jan 31, 2008 3:59 am**

I can't believe people are getting excited about Nick Van Ex....sorry, Damon Freaking Stoudamire possibly joining us.

Posted: **Thu Jan 31, 2008 4:13 am**

here's the link

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3223023

Posted: **Thu Jan 31, 2008 4:22 am**

Well he isn't exactly the guy who I think who will change our season, but in retrospect it just makes me indifferent.

Posted: **Thu Jan 31, 2008 7:25 am**

lets dream:

08-nba-finals:
boston vs. san antonio:
game seven...4 seconds to go...spurs down 2...
bostons eddie house (rondo fouled out and cassel never waived) looses the ball to mighty mouse (tony with angleproblems since round two of the playoffs and vaughn in foultrouble)...he dribbles...stops against no defenders...and hits the 3!!! whaaaaaaaaaaahahahahaha

...mighty mouse screaming: you damn

Posted: **Thu Jan 31, 2008 7:48 am**

Mighty mouse will be pretty sweet on the spurs...add some more scoring off the bench.

Posted: **Thu Jan 31, 2008 8:05 am**

i think its a good move. certainly cant hurt us.

Posted: **Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:39 pm**

This is a good move. I was getting worried about the prospect of Vaughn being our starting PG *shudders*.

At least Damon can get hot and fill up the scoresheet now and then.

Welcome to the Spurs Mighty Mouse!