Report: David West agrees to one-year, $1.4M deal with Spurs
The Spurs add veteran forward David West to their bench.
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The rich get richer.
According to NBA.com's David Aldridge, David West has agreed to a deal for the veteran's minimum with the San Antonio Spurs. Wanting to join a championship contender, West opted out of his $12.6 million player option with the Indiana Pacers. After San Antonio agreed to a long-term deal with LaMarcus Aldridge, they began to "aggressively" pursue West, who was also very interested in signing with the Spurs.
Several teams like the Washington Wizards were interested in signing West, but he was determined to join a contender. Money wasn't a concern for West as he left $10.6 million on the table to join the Spurs on a one year $1.4 million contract.
From the Indy Star's Candance Buckner:
David West wanted a place where he could compete, fit n2 winning culture & not have to, in a sense, babysit. He definitely gets that in SA
— Candace Buckner (@CandaceDBuckner) July 6, 2015
San Antonio still has to fill out its roster as their bench currently consists of West, Kyle Anderson, Boris Diaw and the returning Manu Ginobili. However, the addition of West, who's an excellent mid-range shooter and physical defender, makes the Spurs quite the championship contender.
