BballFanAddict wrote:GoranTragic wrote:BballFanAddict wrote:As a lifelong Blazer fan I will not be surprised to see LMA leave to chase greener pastures, and a better chance to contend. Though I think a lot of people are undervaluing the fact LMA is 30 years old with a history of a few odd injuries (heart palpitations for one). Could a guaranteed 5th year maximum deal sway him into staying? Maybe. But, I still think he rolls the dice on a team that can contend right away. With all due respect to you PHX fans, as I have no axe to grind around these parts, not sure how PHX can make a better case than San Antonio.
Thanks for your input. However the Spurs are not contenders in the long-term. Once Duncan/Popovich retire Ginobli won't be too far behind. Parker might stick around however their role players will not make a difference. That will pretty much be a rebuild with Parker finishing up his final years (i.e. no play-offs)
Does LMA really want to rebuild that quickly? I just don't see the Spurs winning a title in the next few seasons. SUNS are a darkhorse and can give him long-term stability with a chance to get far in the play-offs. Sky is the limit in Phoenix.
Are you saying that the Spurs next year with LMA aren't a contender? LMA can sign a 2 year deal and see how it plays out. That is really the question here for any destination not named PDX. If we're comparing the Spurs to the Suns, then you'd have to argue that the Suns are better with LMA next year than the Spurs would be with LMA. If that is your belief, then I am not about to try and convince you otherwise. Its LMA that needs convincing.
The Spurs were contenders this year but what happened? Injuries. They had major issues because their star players were constantly having problems staying on the court. Couple that with the West getting stronger and there is the dilemma.
Apparently LMA already picked the Spurs according to Twitter
