Rekao sam vec i ponovit cu..
Butler ne bi bio prevelik upgrade u odnosu na R.J zbog sistema koji postoji,jako zajeban poprilicno..
Jeferson ga ko biva malo skontao u drugoj godini
A Howard hasisar sam vec rekao od 2006 nije napao obruc,i pored svih ostalih problema ne bi ga zelio na kilometar od TNT centra.
Nije to sjena od onog igraca koji je redovno ubacivao preko 10 poena u prvoj cetvrtini..
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1. Tayshaun Prince
4 years, $21.4 million
Many attributes make Tayshaun Prince a very good fit for the Spurs. First of all, he has a lot of playoff experience and knows all about being a fourth or fifth option on a contending team. While no longer a great defender, he's still good on that end. Pop loves players who contend shots but don't foul -- and that's exactly what Prince does on that end. Offensively he has enough range to spread the floor and he's an underrated passer. Unfortunately, there's a real chance that he will get more money than the Spurs can offer.
2. Andrei Kirilenko
4 years, $21.4 million
Last season, Andrei Kirilenko made nearly $18 million. Though he's obviously not worth that sort of money, he'd be a bargain at an MLE deal. In San Antonio, he could start at small forward and give Pop a very capable small ball power forward. Kirilenko's athleticism and activity on defense makes him a disruptive force. He can get out and run and is a good finisher at the rim. His shooting is shaky, which would hurt his fit with the Spurs. But, that said, Kirilenko plays much better in international competition and the Spurs run the most European offense in the league so perhaps even his scoring could re-blossom. Like Prince, a higher-than-MLE offer is probably in AK47's futur
3. Grant Hill
1 year, $3 million
Even though Grant Hill is 39 years old, he's still a really good player. All those years of battling ankle injuries has allowed him to extend his career. His best attribute today is his defense; it's safe to say he's the best 39-year-old defender in the history of the NBA. He's quick, long and smart on D and is able to defend four positions. On offense, Hill doesn't have much range but picks his spots well and isn't a liability. Though he has been extremely durable the last four seasons with Phoenix, the Suns have a training staff that specializes in keeping injury-prone players on the court. In San Antonio would Hill remain as healthy? That's a legit concern. Plus, Hill has turned down the Spurs a number of times in the past so it's unlikely that he'd change course now.
4. Luc Richard Mbah a Moute (R)
3 years, $9 million
Yes, Luc Richard Mbah a Moute is a poor offensive player. He can't shoot to save his life (except again the Spurs, it seems). Even worse, Mbah a Moute seems to spend most of his time trying to hide when his team has the ball. Even given his putrid offensive game, his defense is so good that I think he'd be a good fit in San Antonio. Mbah a Moute is tall, long and can really move his feet. In Pop's defensive scheme, it wouldn't be much of a surprise for him to emerge as the best perimeter defender in the league. Mbah a Moute also rebounds extremely well and is a plus character-wise.
5. Mike Dunleavy, Jr
3 years, $9 million
Mike Dunleavy's career has been derailed due to injuries over the last few years. However, if available at a fair price, he'd be a worthy gamble. Dunleavy's basketball IQ is perhaps his biggest strength, which makes him a solid help defender and positive impact offensively. He can shoot from deep, get to the line and is a better rebounder and shotblocker than expected.
6. Caron Butler
4 years, $21.4 million
A talented scorer, Caron Butler can knock down mid-range jumpers and is a difficult cover in one-on-one situations. While with the Mavericks, his defensive intensity was a lot better than earlier in his career. Does he fit well with the Spurs? I don't really see it. The Spurs don't run many isolation sets and he's a shaky three-point shooter. Additionally, he suffered a torn patellar tendon last season so there's no guarantee he can regain his previous form. On paper, a volume shooter with limited three-point range doesn't fit next to the Big Three. However, reports indicate that Butler is the No. 1 target for Pop and the Spurs this offseason so perhaps they have a plan on how he can fit.
7. Shane Battier
4 years, $21.4 million
On paper, Shane Battier fits pretty darn well. On offense, he's content to catch-and-shoot threes from the corners. He's tough defender, even though he's lost a step from his prime. Battier's personality would be a great fit in the lockerroom. All that said, I think he's too limited for as much money as he'll demand on the open market. He doesn't score enough and he's not a good enough defender anymore to be worth a full MLE deal. And at 33 years old, he's about the age where he'll lose another step, which could wipe away all of his defensive value.
8. Vince Carter
2 years, $6 million
Ah, Vince Carter. A guy who had all the tools to go down as one of the game's greats but seemingly just didn't care enough. Now that his physical abilities are eroding, he's probably headed toward an ugly end to his career. So why is he ranked this high? Good question. Firstly, since the Suns already owe him $4 million this season, it's possible to sign him for a relatively cheap deal. And second of all, that talent is still seductive. If he ever really started to care, he could be a damn good player -- even today. But that's a gargantuan If.
9. Josh Howard
3 years, $9 million
In the last three seasons, Josh Howard has played a total of 53 games. He hasn't played a complete season since the 2007-08 season. Spurs fans may remember him as a playoff headache -- but it's been a long time since he was even a decent NBA player. He no longer has three-point range, he has character red flags and his quickness has deteriorated drastically. But since he'll be cheap and he's still just 31, Howard might be worth rolling the dice. There's a chance he could become an above average small forward again, although not a very good chance.
10. Anthony Parker
2 years, $6 million
Much like Battier, Anthony Parker fits on paper: he can shoot, he can defend and he's a good character guy. But even though he'll be a lot cheaper than Battier, he's a questionable fit for what the Spurs need. At 6-foot-6, he's much more of a guard than a small forward. And at 36, he's quickly losing the little athleticism he has left.
11. Al Thornton
3 years, $9 million
Al Thornton is 6-foot-8, built like a tank and can jump. He's much stronger than most small forwards and much too quick for any power forward. (One of Thornton's hobbies is destroying Matt Bonner whenever the two are on the court together.) He will also not demand that much money on the open market. So why is he so low on this list? He's as dumb as a pile of bricks. Thornton has no idea how to play the game of basketball. He can put points on the board, he can rebound and he has the tools to defend -- but it just hasn't clicked yet with him ... and likely never will.
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