Kurt Thomas re-ups with Spurs

PauXXL · Starting Rotation Joined: 28 Feb 2008 Posts: 731

Just saw it on ESPN News Ticker.

jack13 · Star Player Joined: 05 Dec 2005 Posts: 4620

ok
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davidse · Franchise Player Joined: 03 Jul 2005 Posts: 14302

no surprize.

we would have never beaten their offer anyway.

look at their roster and keep in mind they spent most of their mle.
how on earth would they have a shot at a respectable big men rotation without keeping thomas ?

they simply couldn't afford to let him go, and we had no shot to begin with.

PauXXL · Starting Rotation Joined: 28 Feb 2008 Posts: 731

Agreed...I still believe we need to make a run at Kwame...Reason being, you have to believe Gasol (ankle sprain, lower back issues) and Bynum (possible tendinitis on the surgically repaired knee) will be on the shelf at one time or another and I honestly don't believe Mihm will never regain his explosiveness.

raffi · LG Contributor Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 9987

already posted in the general lounge

Brand New · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 2:50 pm Post subject:

Eh, not a huge lost.

PauXXL · Starting Rotation Joined: 28 Feb 2008 Posts: 731

My bad if already posted.

iimarshon · Star Player Joined: 12 Oct 2007 Posts: 2673

Hello, Kwame!
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VujacicFan · Star Player Joined: 11 Aug 2005 Posts: 6073

I guess it's time for the return of the beast!

orwell · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 3:15 pm Post subject:

Orestes · Star Player Joined: 26 Oct 2007 Posts: 4215

Bleh. And double Bleh to the thought of Kwame coming back. Only way I want to see him back in LA is in a Clippers uniform.

king255 · Star Player Joined: 21 Jul 2008 Posts: 1574

I'd bring Kwame back as well. People need to be fair-minded and yeah, he may suck as a starter, but we're not asking him to be a starter.

drew4lakers · Star Player Joined: 03 Jun 2002 Posts: 3417

We need a bench big who will come in for the minimum.

If thats Kwame, then so be it as far as I'm concerned.(which I don't see happening, but its not impossible)

I know he has his faults, but we also know what he can bring on a good day. And he's a legit NBA player.

I will take that over players with "potential" where we are assuming what they might bring and overlook or don't know what their flaws are.
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im_back · Star Player Joined: 16 Jul 2008 Posts: 1294

I wouldnt mind kwame back.

Hawkins · Star Player Joined: 14 May 2003 Posts: 1171

Spurs Re-Sign Kurt Thomas

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Spurs announced today that they have re-signed forward/center Kurt Thomas. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed.

The 6-9, 235-lb Thomas joined the Spurs on 2/20/08 in a trade with the Seattle Sonics in exchange for Brent Barry and Francisco Elson . He appeared in 28 games for the Silver and Black, averaging 4.5 points and 4.9 rebounds in 18.7 minutes per game. Thomas saw action in all 17 playoff games, averaging 4.1 points and 4.9 rebounds in 15.8 minutes per contest. The former Texas Christian University standout started the season with the Sonics where he played in 42 games, averaging 7.5 points and 8.8 rebounds.

For his career Thomas has played for six NBA teams (Heat, Mavericks, Knicks, Suns, Sonics and Spurs). In 817 career games he has averaged 9.7 points and 7.4 rebounds in 27.3 minutes.

OshadowO · Star Player Joined: 22 Feb 2003 Posts: 7356

Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeere's Kwaaaaaaaaaaaame!
I think at min salary and 10 mins a game Kwame will prove to be adequate. Just gotta hope Mihm is healthy and atleast 75% of his best season.

PrplReign · Star Player Joined: 19 Aug 2005 Posts: 2796

Anyone that thinks Kwame will have to settle for the vet min is deluding themselves. Kwame will see an offer between the LLE and MLE from a number of teams. We just need to hope it isn't a conference rival because he will negate Drew's contributions.
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drew4lakers · Star Player Joined: 03 Jun 2002 Posts: 3417

I would be somewhat shocked to see an MLE offer. Not that it couldn't happen.
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PauXXL · Starting Rotation Joined: 28 Feb 2008 Posts: 731

Agree with drew4lakers, I would be completely shocked if Kwame gets the MLE from someone. I think everyone is convinced by now that he is what he is, no more talk of potential or upside, 4-6 PPG, 5-7 rebounds, 50% from the line. He couldn't get PT from the Griz, there aren't many more options for him.

Capt.Skyhook · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 9:21 pm Post subject:

I was really hoping to get Kurt Thomas. He would have been a valuable backup C/PF. His toughness, defense and midrange game could have come in handy against all the big guys out West. I always thought he would be a good tri fit.

I don't want Kwame to return, but I am beginning to expect it.

The Predator · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 11:42 pm Post subject:

Kwame will do well in a back up role, I think. He didn't really get PT with the Griz because they never intended to keep him. He was simply walking salary relief.
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Sage_10 · Star Player Joined: 24 Dec 2005 Posts: 6668

Damn! I was hoping the Lakers would sign him. Good strong tough vet off the bench, oh well.
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