Jefferson or Artest?

[micadelic]

This is a meaningless question, but, would you guys rather have artest knowing now that he's playing for only six mil a year, or Jefferson at 14Mil. It's a tough one because I think Jefferson is more talented, but the extra money could've allowed us to get some solid players.

[theinswes]

hands down artest, especially for less than half the money. but we've got rj, NEED to get sheed, and we'll be putting up a solid fight against the lakers. what was blatantly obvious in houston was that artest takes some TERRIBLE shots and ball-hogs... all i can hope for is for them to self-destruct, and hope we get sheed.

[Big-POST-Bob]

With or without Artest we can't compete against the Lakers without a quality big.

[bigjosh721]

I would go with RJ more athletic and doesnt bingg in drama with staff and media. Artest is good but with exceptionsgood scorer and defender. But maybe Pop could straighten his attitude out?

[Alvin_HK]

RJ is better talent-wise, but with just the MLE, Artest is obviously the much better choice.

[TRslick81]

i wouldnt even say jefferson is more talented artest has some crazy skills as well. i think money wise its a no brainer in favor of artest who can also guard positions pg-pf where as jefferson could probably only guard 2-3 spots

I think jeffersons the more dynamic offensive player maybe even more explosive but artest is better all around

[maldoror]

All around skills: Artest. Stable personality: RJ.

[Grego]

Bigger hit or miss: Artest
More predictable: RJ.

A lot depends what Artest shows up pretty much.

[Guapo]

Who are the Spurs "Bigs" who can play center right now?

The Invisible Man Mahinmi
Timmy D
Who else?

[Grego]

Originally Posted by Guapo

Who are the Spurs "Bigs" who can play center right now?

The Invisible Man Mahinmi
Timmy D
Who else?

Blair who is a damn rookie much like Ian. They definitely can use a guy like Sheed.

[Guapo]

Blair? Blair who?

[Grego]

Originally Posted by Guapo

Blair? Blair who?

Two rookies who are big and untested.

[buttsR4rebounding]

Originally Posted by Guapo

Blair? Blair who?

It's not "Blair Who", it's "Blair Which"...

[Silver Samurai]

Originally Posted by theinswes

hands down artest, especially for less than half the money. but we've got rj, NEED to get sheed, and we'll be putting up a solid fight against the lakers. what was blatantly obvious in houston was that artest takes some TERRIBLE shots and ball-hogs... all i can hope for is for them to self-destruct, and hope we get sheed.

True very true

[MichaelWi101]

if money is your only criteria, Artest if however you want someone who knows what it takes to get to the finals, is a true team player, can shoot the lights out consistently, can create his own shots, who can play defense, who is dependable, who you don't have to worry about, who will do whatever it takes to win, then RJ.

[neoorthodoxy]

Doesn't matter. Artest wouldn't have come to San Antonio for the money the Lakers gave him. He went to LA to establish his identity as a star, so he could maximize his leverage when his bird rights kick in after this three year deal. It was never an opportunity for the Spurs. Spurs maximized what was available to them. Go get Odom.

[katyspursfan]

Wait until we see what happens in LA with Artest. When Kobe is off the floor, or having either of his off nights, you'll watch Artest dribble, dribble, dribble into coverage and put up a bad shot. I watched it all year in Houston. Adelman did what he could, whether private or public. Nothing stopped him, when he thought he should be the number one option. As difficult as it is to believe, the man is very stubborn.
His defense against any quickness is just about gone.
I absolutely didn't want to see him in SA. He's living on his past reputation. He's not a great defender anymore. He's not a good shooter. Streaky, yes. Good, no. Leave him for LA. I think they got worse in the Artest-Ariza swap.

[Danes]

With RJ, if it doesnt work out with him we can always trade him for a quality player later on

[spurduncan21]

Originally Posted by katyspursfan

Wait until we see what happens in LA with Artest. When Kobe is off the floor, or having either of his off nights, you'll watch Artest dribble, dribble, dribble into coverage and put up a bad shot. I watched it all year in Houston. Adelman did what he could, whether private or public. Nothing stopped him, when he thought he should be the number one option. As difficult as it is to believe, the man is very stubborn.
His defense against any quickness is just about gone.
I absolutely didn't want to see him in SA. He's living on his past reputation. He's not a great defender anymore. He's not a good shooter. Streaky, yes. Good, no. Leave him for LA. I think they got worse in the Artest-Ariza swap.

u and me r on the same page. Does LA no good to switch artest for ariza, if they're gonna lose out on odom as well. I have reports from everywhere, and none discuss LA's plan with L.O. I personally believe he's being shown the door. If he leaves, LA got worse this summer.

[choppsboy]

Originally Posted by Big-POST-Bob

With or without Artest we can't compete against the Lakers without a quality big.

y'all are all Nuts. You might as well give up watching basketball.

We haven't had 2 quality Bigs since David Robinson and we managed to win 2 championships. If we don't sign another Big, it will be because Pop and RC have confidence in Blair and Mahinmi.

I am starting to hope we don't sign anyone else to prove all of you panic stricken fans wrong!