Spurs Place Stephen Jackson on Waivers

[Dc311]

Really?WTF!!!

According to Pop,there was a conflict of Jackson's role on the team.I honestly there was more to it.Especially to let him go this late in the season with only four games left.



http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nb ... s/2079103/

[Andrew]

A surprising development with the Playoffs looming, but I guess this sums it up:

Jackson, who was not always easy to deal with, had been butting heads on and off with Popovich since February, and the friction grew in the last week. So the Spurs eliminated a potential problem.

[NovU]

Spurs waived G/F Stephen Jackson.With just a week before the playoffs start, it's a surprise. According to Yahoo's Adrian Wojnarowki, Jackson and coach Gregg Popovich have been "sparring" over Jax's role throughout the season. There must have been a straw that broke the camel's back sometime in the last week, and the organization now reportedly feels that he's having a bad influence on the younger players. Captain Jack is now eligible to be picked up by any team, but he is not eligible to be on a playoff roster

That's just too bad for him. There was pretty much a log jam at his position this entire season. And Spurs young players were developing nicely so his minutes disappeared gradualy. I remember him putting up some respectable numbers earlier this season though.

[ChrisCP3Paul]

he struggled majority of the season, was inconsistent for the most part, but he had a few nice games in between....

he spent too much time bragging about making 10 mill this season, should have just shut his mouth and played the damn game, he doesn't have that many years left.... definitely needs to stop acting like a young buck fresh outta high school with a chip on his shoulder, it's lame as shit for a guy who's almost 35..... I know in his own head he thinks he's "Keepin it real" though
I really think this is it for him, if someone does pick him up it will be a desperation move and it will not be for any major money, really surprised he even got that 10 mill for this season in the first place... I mean this isn't prime Golden State and Charlotte Cap'n Jack we talkin here, a dozen or so good games during this season is not worthy of 10 mill, not to mention the locker room distractions

[Dc311]

He never bragged about getting the money he got.Yes he did struggle with his offense but (In my opinion) it was because of that broken finger.He showed his presence with the team with his leadership.He showed up up on the floor with his defense.He is not a defensive player of the year type of player but he did a better job at that more than his offense.You also have to consider that he may not be mentally right in the head right now seeing as his wife had a miscarriage not that long ago.

[NovU]

really surprised he even got that 10 mill for this season in the first place...

What's so surprising about that. This was before the CBA and it was the GSW that signed him to an extension of $27,769,500 for 3 years starting in 2010-11. He was then 21ppg, 5reb, 6ast player.

[Andrew]

You also have to consider that he may not be mentally right in the head right now seeing as his wife had a miscarriage not that long ago.

That's a fair point. If he's clashing with Pop and the rest of the players then ultimately he does have to take responsibility for his actions, but it's possible that it stems from him not being in the best frame of mind given the difficulties in his personal life.

[Kenny]

For nostalgia reasons, it was sad to see this news. But he's proven the last few seasons to be a bit of a locker room problem, so if that's the case, it's probably for the best.

Does this mean the Spurs have to sign another player before the playoffs? Or can they go in one man down? I was never really sure about that rule.

[ChrisCP3Paul]

really surprised he even got that 10 mill for this season in the first place...

What's so surprising about that. This was before the CBA and it was the GSW that signed him to an extension of $27,769,500 for 3 years starting in 2010-11. He was then 21ppg, 5reb, 6ast player.

you just answered your own question..... because like I said, it's not Charlotte it's not Golden State, it's the Spurs where he is not a starter let alone a star, yet he's getting star money..... actually they just ranked the most overpaid NBA players Forbes did a list, and Jack cracked the 8 spot.... in any case, if you wanna go ahead and argue that what he did for the Spurs this season is worth 10 million, then knock yourself out lol

He never bragged about getting the money he got.Yes he did struggle with his offense but (In my opinion) it was because of that broken finger.He showed his presence with the team with his leadership.He showed up up on the floor with his defense.He is not a defensive player of the year type of player but he did a better job at that more than his offense.You also have to consider that he may not be mentally right in the head right now seeing as his wife had a miscarriage not that long ago.

he bragged about it in almost every single video I've seen of him in the last few months, lol, come on guy.... for extra humor go check out some of his rap videos

[NovU]

you just answered your own question.....

I didn't have any question to answer but...

really surprised he even got that 10 mill for this season in the first place...

Since you missed the point as usual... he was signed for a long term and he's become a wash in his last season. Happens all the time.

because like I said, it's not Charlotte it's not Golden State, it's the Spurs where he is not a starter let alone a star, yet he's getting star money.

I don't get the point. It's not like you traded away Tim Duncan to get Captain Jax. It cost Richard Jefferson whose contract is even worse as it runs till 13/14. It's not like Richard Jefferson could have cracked Spurs' rotation this season. Either way, the Spurs were destined to pay Star Money to a wash. And it happens every year with every team. Nothing surprising.

[Dc311]

he bragged about it in almost every single video I've seen of him in the last few months, lol, come on guy.... for extra humor go check out some of his rap videos

You are basing it on his rap videos?C'mon man...for you to base it on that just tells me you have no idea what you are talking about.

[ChrisCP3Paul]

^ aaaaand now you're just making assumptions like an jackass...... firstly, Cap'n Jack is known to have a volatile cocky and arrogant personality..... everyone knows this already and you don't apparently? and I dont know what I'm talking about ? this video is just his most recent example, cuz it definitely ain't the only one..... dude's a jackass bottom line and he's payin the price for it...... if he wasn't a jackass then he wouldn't have the reputation that he does........ :30 second mark owns you for making assumptions like a noob... if you really are a Spurs fan like it seems, you should be friggn happy this distraction is gone from your locker room

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[Dc311]

^ aaaaand now you're just making assumptions like an jackass......

When?What I did was simply reply to what you based your assumption on.His rap videos.

firstly, Cap'n Jack is known to have a volatile cocky and arrogant personality..... everyone knows this already and you don't apparently?

Of course I knew that.He has been like that since his first stint here.That is just the way he is.

and I dont know what I'm talking about ?

Yup.And it seems that I am not the only one.

Since you missed the point as usual...

this video is just his most recent example, cuz it definitely ain't the only one.....

What am I suppose to see there?Him reacting to a some what bullshit list who has Carmelo Anthony at number one.If you can't see how he reacts to it then I don't know what is up with you.And where are the other examples?And I am not talking about his rap videos.

dude's a jackass bottom line and he's payin the price for it...... if he wasn't a jackass then he wouldn't have the reputation that he does........

No,DeMarcus Cousins is jackass.

:30 second mark owns you

Oh wow!!!I am really owned now.I am so owned that I am in restraints.

making assumptions like a noob...

Do you know what a "noob" is?Now you are just making assumptions.

if you really are a Spurs fan like it seems,

Yup.Born and raised.

you should be friggn happy this distraction is gone from your locker room

Nope.

Who is going to backup Kawhi Leonard in the first round.Since it's been reported that Ginobili will be out most of the first round the only person is Danny Green once he comes from his breather.And lets say the Spurs make the second round and Ginobili is back.Would of he injures his hamstring again?That rotation will not work through the playoffs especially if they meet the Thunder.The need Jackson and Leonards defense against Durant.


And by the way.If you want to label Stephen Jackson a jackass who is known to "have a volatile cocky and arrogant personality"...then you might want to change your avatar hypocrite.

[Andrew]

Does this mean the Spurs have to sign another player before the playoffs? Or can they go in one man down? I was never really sure about that rule.

They've still got 14 players on the roster, so they should be fine. I believe there needs to be a minimum of 13 players on the roster and eight need to dress for a game (though only five need play, assuming there are no substitutions and no one fouls out), but I could be thinking of some outdated rules there.

[ChrisCP3Paul]

just look at all that careful quotin, oh you maaaaaaaaad

quote away dude, but I'm pretty damn sure I don't have to explain the point I was making, which is that Jack is an idiot and has been a distraction for years everywhere he's gone, only thing that kept him around is he HAD game, now that all he can do is spot up shoot 3's, he's overpaid for his contributions to the Spurs this season, waaaaaaaay overpaid...... I don't have to argue any of those points AT ALL... even a casual basketball fan would accept them as fact....

And I find it pretty hilarious that you're butthurt about the Spurs cutting Jack, while they keep DaJuan Blair on the bench.... but you can have the last word, it's your thread brah

[Dc311]

Brah.

[Kenny]

The Spurs have plenty of big man depth though. Duncan, Splitter, Diaw, Bonner, Baynes... so I can understand why he wouldn't get particularly butt-hurt (god I hate that term) when they don't play a 6'7 power forward/centre as much. They give up Jackson when they don't have much swingman depth, so I can see where Dc311 is coming from.

But yes, it's been established that Jackson is a problem for team chemistry. So you both make valid points.

[NovU]

Stephen was awful this season(for the team) and probably Pop had pretty good reasons to get rid of him. That's a given. But if you were a diehard fan of Spurs, you probably had more feelings invested into each player(s) and have different perspective/attitude to a said player. You have to respect that. No reason to be a dickface and force your fictional theories on them.

[ChrisCP3Paul]

oh we callin each other dickfaces now ?

so my point of Jack sucking this year, being an overpaid goof, this dose of a reality check is a "fictional" theory to you ?
you know your basketball good sir, and your common sense, I bow out of this argument respectfully

[Stress Fracture]

If Captain Jack is a headache back then, why only now? They could have get rid of him earlier.

[_Steve_]

If Captain Jack is a headache back then, why only now? They could have get rid of him earlier.

He must have crossed a line in making Pop really angry. Jack maybe picked his luchbox or something like that...

[Andrew]

From the article:

Unhappy with Jackson earlier in the season, Spurs officials met with him before March 1, and the situation was resolved, albeit temporarily.

Clearly, it reached a point where the two sides couldn't make amends, so he was cut loose.