Should the Spurs sign Kidd?

[Lefty]

If I was the GM for the Spurs I would not sign and Kidd and instead go after Jermaine O'Neill. Parker is only 21 years old and he will only get better. Signing Jermaine would make the Spurs a better team next year than they are this year and that is scary.

 

[sly fly]

Yes, you go after Kidd.

Duncan, Kidd, and Keith Closs would have a chance to win every year.

 

[Billythekid]

I think they should persist with Parker. This guy is going to be awesome. 21 yrs old he's too good to shelve for Kidd. I think their priority is someone other then Kidd, like J O'Neal.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

I think San Antonio needs to stear clear from the Jason-Joumana-TJ-and-the-twins-Kidd-Parade and get a big guy or two.

The Admiral just retired and Kevin Willis is going to be 41 soon. They need a real center if Duncan is going to remain at forward.

Parker and Genobli are their young quick guys, and they fit with the team. I think Kidd would come in and try to takeover the team.

Oh, yeah - did anyone mention JK is a wifebeater too?

 

[cly2tw]

Kidd is a bad fit for a Dunkan led team, for the money needed to sign him. And even if money be non-issue, with Parker maturing in the next 2-3 years, Tim-Tony is even absolutely a better combo than Tim-JK.

 

[Joe Mama]

If they wanted to replace Tony Parker point guard they would be better off signing a scoring point guard like Gilbert Arenas. It would probably save them $5-6 million annually, and he would be a better fit with Tim Duncan.

Of course I believe they are best served by starting with another big man to replace David Robinson.

Joe

 

[Lefty]

They just asked Duncan about Kidd and it seemed like he would rather have Parker as his pg. He said he likes his team the way it is.

 

[Charles V]

They would be nuts to sign JKidd.

While Kidd seemed sure to leave New Jersey in his interview, Tim Duncan didnt exacltly welcome him to San An with open arms in his interview.

I wouldnt sign Kidd if I was the Spurs. With the quality of young big men on the market, there is no reason to go after a 30 year old poing guard who is going to demand an 8 year (max) deal.

 

[thegrahamcrackr]

Originally posted by Charles V
They would be nuts to sign JKidd.

While Kidd seemed sure to leave New Jersey in his interview, Tim Duncan didnt exacltly welcome him to San An with open arms in his interview.

I wouldnt sign Kidd if I was the Spurs. With the quality of young big men on the market, there is no reason to go after a 30 year old poing guard who is going to demand an 8 year (max) deal.

you nailed it. For me, the fact isn't that the spurs already have parker, because the 2 could definitely play together (although it would probably leave jackson out of the rotation) but becasue of his age. You are basically going to pay Kidd to produce for 4 years at potential MVP level, and after that you wouldn't expect much. Most guards, especially ones that play as much as kidd does, have age hit them fast. Within a year or two, there is a huge decrease in production. So you give kidd the massive contract because of how good he is now, knowing that there is no way he will remain that good for the entire deal.

With almost every other FA, you will be paying the players to play into their prime, not on the tail end of it. Maybe if the spurs were one piece away from a title, and that piece was kidd, then I could see the arguement. However, they just won a championship, so they should just solidify their place in the elite teams with another young star or two.

 

[NYSunsFan]

No. He is not worth the money at all. As we all know in the West, Kidd has to shoot since most of the teams in the West has to run a half-court offense. We all saw what Kidd can do in the half-court offense. S.A. is better served to spend that money on J O'Neal or Brand.

 

[Chaplin]

The Spurs will end up with one of two players: Jermaine O'Neal or Michael Olawakandi.

My money is on Kandi.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Spurs will not sign Kidd. Like the Suns, the Spurs ownership has some loyalty to their players. They will not kick Parker to the curb.
If I was to guess who the Spurs might sign, it would be in this order.

1. Alonzo Mourning
2. Brad Miller
3. Jermaine O'Neil

If Mourning is ready to play again, he would be a great fit.

 

[Goldfield]

Originally posted by JCSunsfan
Spurs will not sign Kidd. Like the Suns, the Spurs ownership has some loyalty to their players. They will not kick Parker to the curb.
If I was to guess who the Spurs might sign, it would be in this order.

1. Alonzo Mourning
2. Brad Miller
3. Jermaine O'Neil

If Mourning is ready to play again, he would be a great fit.

damn ZO makes complete sence... There goes my dream of him landing in phoenix!


Yes they need a big man... If it aint broke dont fix it, replacing Parker wont be a huge upgrade, not worth the money...

 

[Charles V]

Remember folks, Jermaine O'Neal has already expressed interest in playing with the Spurs.

O'Neal's Options

I'll look at San Antonio with Tim Duncan, I'll look at Orlando with Tracy McGrady and I'll look at Indiana with Reggie Miller. That's three great players. When you get into a situation like that, you've got to look at the supporting cast and the type players that they have. The last team standing is the team that has the best supporting cast. I want to have the best opportunity.

...And that was a quote weeks before the Spurs won it all.

I just cant see the Spurs going after a 10 Million dollar point guard (with baggage) when there is a legit, young, talented, 7 footer on the marker who wants to play in their arena.

 

[Ryanwb]

Whoa, did someone just say Keith Closs?

 

[Joe Mama]

Originally posted by Charles V
Remember folks, Jermaine O'Neal has already expressed interest in playing with the Spurs.

O'Neal's Options



...And that was a quote weeks before the Spurs won it all.

I just cant see the Spurs going after a 10 Million dollar point guard (with baggage) when there is a legit, young, talented, 7 footer on the marker who wants to play in their arena.

If the Orlando Magic and the money to kid of Jermaine O'Neal a maximum contract I would put money on him playing down there next year. I do think Brad Miller would be a good fit on offense for the San Antonio Spurs. He's a good passer and midrange shooter. On defense he wouldn't provide nearly the shot blocking someone like Jermaine O'Neal would.

Right now I think they'll pursue Jermaine O'Neal.

Joe Mama

 

[SirStefan32]

I think it would be a huge mistake to go after Kidd.
They should retain Tony Parker/ Speedy Claxton combo. Tony is much younger than Kidd, and can generate more offense in the half- court set.

They need a big man to replace the admiral, but I don't think they should go after Jermaine. They have Tim Duncan, and they don't need another superstar. They are better off signing Brad Miller or Rasho Nesterovic for half the money they'd have to give to O'Neal or Kidd. Then they need to make sure they give Parker, Ginobilli, Jackson, etc, nice contracts in the next few years.

 

[BALLERMANIA2]

that sure would put the magic seriously over the hump with t-mac, gooden and j.oneal. a team is always lethal with two unstopables, especially when one is on the perimeter and the other is on the block. thats the reason why i am excited about the future of steph and amare.

 

[az1965]

No. Spurs should not sign Kidd. They need a big man to replace the Admiral.

 

[sly fly]

I can't believe that I'm the only one who thinks they should go after Kidd.

Remember, Tony Parker was on the bench most of the 4th quarter. They might have been able to get by the Nets by doing this, but if we're a healthy Lakers, Mavs, or Kings... it might have been a different story.

Kidd is a team you build around. Yeah, he's a di** for slapping his wife. And, he didn't exactly endear himself to us fans by not getting us out of the 1st round. But, if you can get him... you do whatever it takes. Especially with Duncan in the middle.

Plus, they would most likely still have cap space to go get a Brad Miller or PJ Brown. Heck, even Zo might think about joining in for the ride.

Kidd signing with SA also keeps him away from potential matchups down the road in the Western Conference (Lakers, Seattle, Golden St., etc.)

Please tell me I'm not the only one believing this.

 

[Chaplin]

Kidd is only effective in the running game. Duncan's best performances are in the half court. San Antonio is not a running team. Tony Parker is only 21. The Spurs will always be Duncan's team, and never Kidd's team. Joumana Kidd will have ZERO media exposure that she wants in San Antonio.

Are those enough reasons? Or do you want more?

 

[sly fly]

Joumana Kidd will have ZERO media exposure that she wants in San Antonio.

Oh brother, leave Joumana out of this decision. I'm talking basketball.


Kidd is only effective in the running game.

You're telling me the best point guard in the game is only good in the running game? Take off your blinders and watch him move without the ball and get teammates involved. Would he prefer to run? Yes. But, to say he couldn't coexist with Duncan is ludicrous.

Tony Parker could thrive with Jason Kidd. He's only 21 and has tons to learn. You're telling me having JKidd on SA is going to stunt Parker's progress? When Kidd makes everyone around him better?

You can do better than that Chaplin. I'm not convinced one bit by your reasons.

 

[Joe Mama]

Originally posted by sly fly
Joumana Kidd will have ZERO media exposure that she wants in San Antonio.

Oh brother, leave Joumana out of this decision. I'm talking basketball.


Kidd is only effective in the running game.

You're telling me the best point guard in the game is only good in the running game? Take off your blinders and watch him move without the ball and get teammates involved. Would he prefer to run? Yes. But, to say he couldn't coexist with Duncan is ludicrous.

Tony Parker could thrive with Jason Kidd. He's only 21 and has tons to learn. You're telling me having JKidd on SA is going to stunt Parker's progress? When Kidd makes everyone around him better?

You can do better than that Chaplin. I'm not convinced one bit by your reasons.

At best Jason Kidd is an average half-court point guard. He rarely breaks down his defender to create easy opportunities for his teammates. An alley-oop or two only do so much. He also has trouble staying in front of the smaller, quicker point guards in the league. He's actually better off defending shooting guards.

Jason Kidd is a very, very good player. I just don't think San Antonio needs him for $15 million annually. Remember also that he is already 30 years old. I believe they would be better off signing a younger player or a couple younger players who will better fit San Antonio's style.

Joe Mama

 

[thegrahamcrackr]

JKidd is definitely a player you build a team around.

5 years ago

Now he is a player you sign for your last piece in hopes to get a couple rings in the next few years. He will be no where near his current form in year 5 let alone year 8 of his new deal. Who cares if he would be a better player, even if he was the BEST unanimous solution for the spurs, I would still have to think twice. 30 years in PG years is OLD. There is no reason for a championship team to throw that much money and that long of a contract at a person about to hit the tail end of his career.

Go young and Go strong is the best way the spurs can handle it IMO

 

[Chaplin]

Originally posted by sly fly
Joumana Kidd will have ZERO media exposure that she wants in San Antonio.

Oh brother, leave Joumana out of this decision. I'm talking basketball.

Are you honestly saying that Joumana has no say in this? You've got to be kidding me sly! That is ridiculous, and I find it preposterous that you don't consider that a requirement!