The rumor mill is swirling with the buzz that the Spurs may want to sign Damon Stoudamire, who recently completed a buyout from the Memphis Grizzlies. Stoudamire was averaging 7.3 points on 39% shooting and 3.9 assists in 21.6 minutes a game for the Grizzlies. At 34, he's not the offensive threat he used to be, but he's a heady player.
Don't be too quick to believe that he would be signed to immediately take over the backup point guard role from Jacque Vaughn, whose lack of offense has long drawn the ire of Spurs fans. As it stands now, Parker is out indefinitely because of bone spurs in his left heel. It was obvious Parker's lingering injuries were influencing his play; he hasn't been to the free throw line more than 5 times in his last 8 games, showing an obvious inability to put on the jets when he needed to. While the timing couldn't be worse for the slumping Spurs, they don't have much of a chance at the 'chip without him healthy. Better to take a few losses now (gulp....to the Sonics) rather than sacrifice Parker's health altogether.
Oh, and for good measure, here's Damon looking dapper on NBAcriminals.com. Hopefully his "high times" are over.
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