What The Richard Jefferson Trade Really Means

I've been weighing the Spurs-Bucks trade over in my mind now for the past two days.  I've been thinking about what it means to the Spurs and their title chances for 2010.  I have heard numerous objections and dismissals about this deal from other fans (I'm looking at you, Laker fans), but I believe this deal is just what the Spurs need. The most common objections I hear to this deal are: Jefferson is a selfish gunner who plays for stats, now the Spurs have no defense, the Spurs are too old, and it doesn't matter anyway because they're always hurt.  I would like a moment to refute each of these arguments, one by one. As for Jefferson's stats mongering, who honestly believes that Gregg Popovich will allow that?  It's true that Jefferson has been the type to post big numbers on bad teams, but that is about to change. Popovich has created a team-first culture in San Antonio, and every player has to know their role.  I find it hard to believe that the front office of the most ... (link)