Breaking News... Thomas to SA per ESPN

Blame Rasho · Post #21 » by **Blame Rasho** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:32 am

It really sucks that Barry had to go... he was one of my favorite players.

I am kinda iffy about the 1st round pick in 09... but given that we not had anyone contribute as of late as a 1st rounder it isn't exactly unexpected. I would have rather given up this year pick given that Splitter would come in this next year.

Donald Kaufman · Post #22 » by **Donald Kaufman** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:33 am

Ballings7 wrote:Ron's wildness being overblown by ignorant people.

Ignorant would be turning a blind eye to the things that he has done over his career.

Off the top of my head:

- beaten his wife up (how noble)
- punched a fan (sure, a Pistons fan - but still)
- requested time off DURING A SEASON to record/promote/whatever some CD that sold maybe 100 copies
- sabotage an entire franchise (Ind) b/c of his boneheadedness

These are all character flaws/issues that would need to be addressed if he were to be a key component of a championship team.

I love his game, but he reminds me too much personality wise of Dennis Rodman, and Spurs fans know how things turned out between him and Pop.

Kobe_for_3 · Post #23 » by **Kobe_for_3** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:33 am

That is a great move for you guys! he fits your team perfect, congrats!!

Blame Rasho · Post #24 » by **Blame Rasho** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:38 am

I like this move more so than Artest.

YiYaoYue · Post #25 » by **YiYaoYue** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:38 am

It is a safer move by spurs... especially if splitter turns out to be as good as he is projected.

You have to agree that ron artest is a riskier move as you never know what he'll end up doing next. It was definitely worth a shot to become favorites, but spurs are also looking at the future so they don't want to give up a future prospect that is looking like a great player.

mudyez · Post #26 » by **mudyez** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:56 am

I really like that we get KT...just what we need to make a run! allways fellt, that he is a typical spur and now he is in black and silver!

hate to see barry go...he did so much for us and now he is going "home". (can we pull a silent stackhouse?)

even while artest would have been interesting, I really prever us getting KT, going the sure way!

good stuff RC

Magz50 · Post #27 » by **Magz50** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:07 am

Kinda ironic the Suns Duncan stopper ends up next to Duncan this season lol.

D5150 · Post #28 » by **D5150** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:26 am

sonics fan here. congrats guys. i never fully appreciated just how good thomas was until i had a chance to watch him night in, night out. i will miss him, he was a great mentor for seattles youn guys. but i am happy he will get his shot at a ring, he deserves it. this guy is a total pro in every sense. san antonio is the perfect team for him, you guys are going to love him. maybe not a flashy or sexy move ala kidd/shaq/gasol, but a solid move. and that just about sums up your team, solid, professional, steady.

as far as barry goes, he is a fan fave up here. but my guess is you might be seeing back in a spurs uni in about 30 days.

again, congrats and good luck the rest of the way.

DBMethos · Post #29 » by **DBMethos** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:38 am

Another great thing about this trade: I heard rumors about Dallas wanting KT to replace Diop as their "Duncan stopper"...so much for that idea!

Hunter · Post #30 » by **Hunter** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:50 am

GREAT pickup for you guys, congrats. This just makes an already potent defensive team that much stronger on their frontline. I wish the Pistons would have gotten in on this sorta deal.

Blame Rasho · Post #31 » by **Blame Rasho** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 2:30 am

It was said in another thread... now we are a great rebounding team. We have been somewhat lacking as of late and now it is an undoubtedly a strength of ours now.

UDRIH14 · Post #32 » by **UDRIH14** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 2:54 am

this move puts the spurs under the luxury tax 2m precise.

so the spurs will get an incentive of 2m end of season due to this move = lame

lukeridenour · Post #33 » by **lukeridenour** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 3:31 am

this also gets udoka minutes too. this trade is looking better and better.

barry was the perfect player, accepted roles, contributed to the community, great guy to be around, i hope hes back with us, maybe this season.. thats right, im suggesting an alonzo morning. hope it works out.

Tiga · Post #34 » by **Tiga** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 3:50 am

In the end it is business. But I really had some manlove for Barry! Not a whiner, accepted his role in the team and made some great plays for San Antonio over the years... got his jewelry for it

This will be it (trading). Good move.

Ballings7 · Post #35 » by **Ballings7** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 7:15 am

Yeah, Luke. That'd be ideal.

tsherkin wrote:It hasn't really been overblown at all, actually; he's thick-headed, known for getting into all kinds of trouble and has a perceptual problem in that he believes himself to be a scorer. His best years were in Chicago, IMO, and a year or two in Indiana.

Turnover King wrote:Ignorant would be turning a blind eye to the things that he has done over his career.

Off the top of my head:

- beaten his wife up (how noble)
- punched a fan (sure, a Pistons fan - but still)
- requested time off DURING A SEASON to record/promote/whatever some CD that sold maybe 100 copies
- sabotage an entire franchise (Ind) b/c of his boneheadedness

These are all character flaws/issues that would need to be addressed if he were to be a key component of a championship team.

I love his game, but he reminds me too much personality wise of Dennis Rodman, and Spurs fans know how things turned out between him and Pop.

Alright, time for some clarity...

I meant since the brawl. Sorry, I should of specified. I absolutely agree before the brawl, his stuff has not been overblown.

But, coming from somebody who has followed Ron significantly since 2004 and since he's been a King, him being a nut a lot and a "cancer" absolutely has been overbown. Being a cancer hasn't even been there at all, actually. It simply has no credibility. I can't step off on this because of all that I've come away with over those years. Doing so, would just be ignoring the actuality of what's gone on.

The one and really only thing of note, was the house dispute incident with his wife (which has been mentioned). I was very surprised myself when that happened. But, what shouldn't be overlooked is from all that I've read from the Sacramento media he and his wife are okay again.

The trade demand I thought was the best thing for both sides, to move on. Despite not being done the right way by Artest. It was a tough situation in Indiana. And over-time (excluding the wife incident), he really has bettered himself quite a bit.

tuncaboylu · Post #36 » by **tuncaboylu** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:22 am

A very nice trade for us. Maybe Barry can join us 30 days later, who knows:)

Post #37 » by **crackjack** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 10:43 am

Barry should learn from Stackhouse's mistake. Keep quiet and just come back in a few weeks.

Friar Dan · Post #38 » by **Friar Dan** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:19 pm

Will KT start over Oberto?

DBMethos · Post #39 » by **DBMethos** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:33 pm

Probably not at first, just so that he can get used to the system for a while. But I'm sure we'll see him starting at some point depending on the matchup.

Joel Embust · Post #40 » by **Joel Embust** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 2:32 pm

Good move. KT will be a factor for you guys plus he's an expiring contract as well. Elson's gone, that means more time for my man TIAGO SPLITTER next season.