KoastieKoast, Randy, LFanDandow and SpursXs3 were all at the NewportBu Starbucks.
The Lakers had a model for the Spurs to follow, and Xs3 was excitedly listening.
KoastieKoast ordered his Orange Mocha Frappacino and began to relate the plan.
"Well, 1st off, you trade Tim Dunkan to an East Conference team." SpursXs3 was perplexed. "Trade Tim Dunkan? But Reality says he could still do fine in the playoffs, esp if he gets proper rest." Giggles erupted thru the Laker gathering. "What does Reality know? Dunkan is old and his contract is too high."
Westkoast continued, "now, you trade Manu." Xs3 said "But Reality said he plays great team ball in all facets, shoots scores, plays team D, assists, tips passes, just a great player." More giggles erupted from the boys. "Since when has Manu Gnobilli EVER averaged over 30 points a game?" said Randolph. "Case closed". "Yeah but Reality said Kobe is .500 or less without Shaq, so why should GNob go for 30 pts a game?" LFanDan chimed in, "Keep Dunkan and GNobili, thats asanine. We would expect that from someone called Reality" as he poured some Bushmills into his decaffe. "Gnobili is only a 3rd scoring option" repeated Westkoast. "Yeah but Reality said many games GNob is the #1 or #2 scoring option like in the Finals vs Detroit some games." said Xs3. Westkoast ordered Xs3 another cappacino and taco and told him to listen some more.
"Now that you have gotten rid of Dunkan and GNob, start Michael Finley. Also bench everyone else, use only 5 players the whole game." said WestKoast. "I'm down with that plan 100%" exclaimed SpursXs3. Carista the Barista, another round for everyone!"
Thus to the groups joy, the Spurs went under .500 for the next 6 years.