Spurs to sign Michael Jordan in response to recent blockbuster trades ?

Source: ESPN.com

In attempts to keep with the trades of such established veterans like Shaq to Phoenix and now Jason Kidd to Dallas, the San Antonio Spurs have made to ensure another NBA title.

Tomorrow morning it will be announced the Spurs will welcome Michael Jordan to their team.

“In order to be successful in this business you have to be willing to take chances,” San Antonio GM RC Bufford said via conference call, “You can’t be complacent. We saw all these other teams in the West overpaying for over the hill talent with star caliber name and we made the decision to not be left out.”

Bufford's decision is not unprecedented. While conventional thinkers tend to look at the value of a player based upon their present ability to performer, the mindset of NBA leadership is one to focus solely on the historical performances and accomplishments when making a personnel decision.

“It is always a great day when you can acquire one of the greatest players in the game.” Said Greg Popovich, “But to land the absolute greatest….man, now you got something.”

Though the greatest player in the game comes with a price and San Antonio will be sending All Star guard combination Manu Ginobilli and injured Tony Parker and two future first round picks to Charlotte. Because the Bobcats are under the cap, there is no need to match dollar for dollar.

Jordan, who is the 3rd all-time leading scorer in NBA history, has a pedigree that is unmatched in the sport. Though he hasn’t played since the 2002-03 season, but according to Bufford the rust he has built up since then should be easy to shake off.

“Not a concern. Our doctors have checked him out and he is fine. Sure it will take some time, but we couldn’t risk waiting out of fear some other team would make the move for him.”

And the Spurs did have legitimate concerns. After the signing of Kidd, rumors began to circulate that Portland reached out to Bill Walton for one last “Hoo-Ray”, while the Utah Jazz apparently began the process to exhume the body of Hall of Famer Georg Mikan.

“You can never overvalue a good veteran,” commented a gleeful Tim Duncan. The often stoic PF showed some rare emotions over the news. In fact, most reporters learned that he has dimples thanks to the glowing smile he put on after this announcement.

So the question now to coach Popavich is ‘Do you stop here?’

“Absolutely not. Have you seen the ratings for TNT’s NBA pregame show? Add that to the decline of sales for T-Mobile and Charles Barkley has to see the writing on the wall. John Paxson doesn’t look like he has too many plans this spring either. So we are always open for a move that will improve this team.”

In a related story Isaiah Thomas announced that he just signed to be the point guard for the NY at a 10 year, $27M contract or as he put it “The best deal of the century!”

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Spurs to sign Michael Jordan in response to recent blockbuster trades ?nba dunks

Jordan is old and slow now. He ain't 25 no more, unless he wanna get humilated by Kobe 4 times a year, I think he'll stay retired.

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Let me guess... "The Onion?"
nobody is gonna read all that......... 2 more points for me though :-)
Yeah.... right.
KING and "iknowballs" will be excited to hear this!
You miss the fact that Jordan come to Spurs not as a player but as an GM so that he can pick up another Kwame Brown for Spurs so they can become a dynasty at this rate. Ala Kwame Brown.
dude i think this story is made up....but i must say i did find it funny
Thanks for the laughs!!!! LOL!

you forgot about Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bob Cousy!

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar just signed a 3 year $75M to the Celtics to be their starting center. Danny Ainge said yesterday that they are lacking of a great center that is why they signed Jabbar.

Bob Cousy also signed to a 5 year multi-million contract to the Nets to fill the void if Jason Kidd will be departed.

G0t it? Go0d!!!
eat TAE..!

thanks a lot! you just made me laugh to the bottom of my lungs...

you're one great story line writer or just one huge idiot.
i read it and enjoyed it thanks
sure. jordan will be great now (carcasm)
Thats really funny, but you made a mistake. The Spurs wouldn't have to make a deal with the Bobcats. Jordon works in the front office, therefore current playes are not valid forms of compinsation. Should have used draft picks to make it more believable.
WTF? *ugh* to much to read so i juss dont read peace!
pau gasol is not over the hill
JOrdan is not air any more hes old and run down sorry butthat is truth they will see this when they have him on but Shaq is different and better lol