Malik Hairston's release in July trimmed the San Antonio Spurs roster to 14. The explosive forward requested a contract nullification so he could pursue guaranteed money overseas. He signed a two-year deal with Italian club Montepaschi Siena and passed up the chance to crack Gregg Popovich's regular rotation.
Back problems appear to have complicated Hairston's stay in Italy. Several reports said the team had released him because of disc discomfort that was damaging his play. Will the Spurs snatch up one of the best athletes on the open market, or will Siena renegotiate his contract?
Hairston opened some eyes in the Alamo City, including those of this writer. When he departed for Italy, he left behind numerous fans who hoped he would challenge for the bulk of the reserve minutes at small forward. He avoided the mistakes that plague fringe rotation youngsters and rarely disappointed when handed crunch-time minutes.
In a March contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers, he entered the game with less than a minute left and sealed the deal with a fast-break dunk. He drilled a 20-footer to ice a closer than necessary hom ...
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