When the San Antonio Spurs completed a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks in Juneáto acquire swingman Richard Jefferson for Kurt Thomas, Fabricio Oberto and Bruce Bowen, three words came to mind.
Los Angeles Lakers.
With the move, the Spurs announced their intention to compete punch-for-punch with the mega-talented defending champions.
Tim Duncan wanted to carry thatástatus at least once more, and the front office and ownership group needed to spend big to give him that chance.
The result of trade talks that began near the February trade deadline, Jefferson's arrival instantly infused the roster with the kind of athletic performer that had torched San Antonio's title hopes in 2006, 2008 and 2009.
The best leaper on the squad since David Robinson, the former Finalist also broughtà ...
Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - NBA
Article written by Robert Kleeman
Dallas Mavericks Will Give New Spur Richard Jefferson His First Test
Posted: 11th November 2009 by Robert Kleeman in NBAComments Off on Dallas Mavericks Will Give New Spur Richard Jefferson His First Test