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Spurs to sign Drew Gooden..
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http://nba.fanhouse.com/2009/02/02/andrew-bynum-out-8-12-weeks-with-a-torn-mcl/
If this timetable holds, he could very well be back in time for the WCF's and Finals.
Like last year, the Lakers can hold the fort until then. Even if he doesn't return, LA is younger, more versatile, more athletic, as we saw in last year's 5-game series.
If Bynum is not back, the same thing wont happen gain like it did last year to the Spurs. Spurs had a tough road to the WCF's. First round - Suns, Secondround Hornets. The Lakers had an easy road and stayed fresh. Spurs were just beat up. Mind you, 3 of the four games could of gone either way. Remember planebroke down in New Orleans before game 1. Spurs ran outa gas and lost a 20 point lead, but I do credit the Lakers on that win. Also, the no call on Brent Barry.MCL injury is no joke.... Even if Bynum does come back which might be right when playoffs start. (if the Lakers are lucky) its not gonna matter because hestill has to get in game shape which takes at least a month. He wont be a full 100%. Guaranteed. Should be a great series, but this year wont be as easy forthe Lakers.
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[Should be a great series, but this year wont be as easy for the Lakers.]
Agreed.
Not as easy but the Lakers still have the clear advantage with their roster and home court advantage.
As great a defensive team as the Spurs are, they don't have an answer for Kobe. Shutting down his scoring only leaves Gasol and Odom to work in the paint,and for Ariza, Vujacic, Fisher, and Farmar to work from the perimeter.
Spurs don't have that type of offense nor the personnel to shut the Lakers down.
Finley, Mason, Udoka, Bonner, George Hill?
Simply not nearly enough to compete. If the Spurs want to go anywhere, it's gotta be the Duncan-TP-Manu show again.
I'm sure Phil Jackson knows what to expect from them.
Agreed.
Not as easy but the Lakers still have the clear advantage with their roster and home court advantage.
As great a defensive team as the Spurs are, they don't have an answer for Kobe. Shutting down his scoring only leaves Gasol and Odom to work in the paint,and for Ariza, Vujacic, Fisher, and Farmar to work from the perimeter.
Spurs don't have that type of offense nor the personnel to shut the Lakers down.
Finley, Mason, Udoka, Bonner, George Hill?
Simply not nearly enough to compete. If the Spurs want to go anywhere, it's gotta be the Duncan-TP-Manu show again.
I'm sure Phil Jackson knows what to expect from them.
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^manu is the wild card this year. if he plays like he did a few yrs back when he was an all star then they got a real good shot. td always brings it, andparker is probably having his best year ever.
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Drew Gooden IS TRASH. Terrible pick up.
Spurs make an early exit.
Spurs make an early exit.
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thats a good move for the spurs
do they have the depth on wing players tho?
do they have the depth on wing players tho?
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Spurs management is pretty good with this pickup....
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The WCC will come down to the Lakers VS Spurs and not enough credit is given to the Spurs bench. Like I said earlier they might not be consistent but whenthey are the Spurs are unbeatable. George Hill is underrated he plays good D and has great speed which allows him to draw the fouls when he drives in. Bonergets on hot streaks ever so often and when he does thats like 4 3-pointers a game and lets not forget our weapon in Roger Mason Jr. Now yes Kobe will alwaysscore 25 or more on us but the others have to beat us also. I know they have depth but they also have their days of being inconsistent. If Bynum comes back Ilike Duncan guarding him and I like Gooden guarding Gasol. I like our chances. It will come down to a game 7.
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this is Gooden's 6th team already.....I don't think he's that good
Gooden, Old Man Smith, and Mikki Moore don't scare the Lakers
LA is already a very deep and talented team, these other teams are just trying to catch up
Gooden, Old Man Smith, and Mikki Moore don't scare the Lakers
LA is already a very deep and talented team, these other teams are just trying to catch up
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word up.
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This is a quality pick-up for the Spurs. They needed this for have another slightly above average big man to face the Lakers frontline.
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All hell will break out in the playoffs this year
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If there's any team that can hide Gooden's deficiencies, it's the Spurs.
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this is Gooden's 6th team already.....I don't think he's that good
He played, what? One game with the Kings.Thatdoesn't count.
He'll be a solid backup for the Spurs. Watch.
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He will.
Pop just does a great job developing his bench players.
Pop just does a great job developing his bench players.
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QFT...
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your bench? what bench?
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what spurs are suppose to be afraid of josh powell? benga? morrison? walton? sun yue? shannon brown?
ur only bench is (that is consistent): ariza, farmar, and if streaky vujacic (but he is VERY streaky)
so this whole bull about lakers being deep i dont see it
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so who you have left: 1) kobe 2) fisher 3) pau 4) bynum (if he comes back) 5) odom 6) ariza 7) farmar
spurs: 1) duncan 2) manu 3) parker [thats 3 guys who can take over a game] 4) mason 5) gooden (bench) 6) bonner (will hit the open shot) 7) finley, thomas,oberto (collectively can contribute enough as an ariza or odom)
man its going to be a real good series
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Everybody still sleeping on Utah...they can go 9-10 deep themselves.
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Manu, Gooden, Bowen, Thomas, Oberto>>>>>Ariza, Farmar, Vujacic,Powell>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Knight,Harpring, Korver, Milsap
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Drew is a good kid.
I wouldn't mind see him doing well in San Antonio
I wouldn't mind see him doing well in San Antonio
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celtics getting marbury > Spurs getting gooden
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obviously, lakers bench w/ odom wouldve be a really solid one
now its very vulnerable. besides pau, there is no big guy to back him up
now its very vulnerable. besides pau, there is no big guy to back him up
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Rockets getting Flight White > *