I have to admit – I became as giddy as a little boy eating candy when I found out that NBA All-Star and 12-year veteran, David West, shunned $11 million to join the re-loaded San Antonio Spurs this season.
I may be the lone wolf when I say it, but I think the best thing that happened to the franchise this offseason was the luring of “D-West” at a bargain rate. And I believe that David West has always secretly wanted to be a Spur. Consider:
- His brave and accurate prediction about the 1999 NBA Finals;
- He changed his jersey number to 21 after eight years in the league;
- He has been known to have a book in his hand on team trips;
- His career has been characterized by risk avoidance, financial frugality and community service;
- He admits that he has always respected the Spurs as an opponent;
- He spent his first days as a Spur quietly watching Tim Duncan go through his workout routine.