Bottom line, we know exactly what we'll get from Blair and Bonner. Why roll the dice on them again when we've got other options?
Great article, timvp. And interesting discussion afterwards.
Funny how the stats are completely counter-intuitive: they make Splitter look awful and Bonner look like an All-Star!
Bottom line, we know exactly what we'll get from Blair and Bonner. Why roll the dice on them again when we've got other options?
If Pop really believes Splitter to be a defensive liability and soft, then what does that make Bonner, Blair of even Neal, for that matter? If there is any shred of truth in Pop making these statements and if he really believes this about Splitter, he's clearly out of his mind - and he should quit immediately.
Nah. It's as simple as the Spurs not having the dominant interior presence they used to have. Back then...players like Blair and Neal wouldn't have been counted on as a priority difference when the Spurs were as good as they once were at defending the paint. Now they're counted on for having to defend equally as well as score.
The end of a dynasty always sucks when the team doesn't have an equal to it's vanishing star.
They can still pair TD and Splitter and get another big.
Quote from Pop after the Rocket's game:
“He’s a big-time pro,” Popovich said. “He’s a workhorse, and a really fun basketball player to watch. He’s not gifted with a lot of skills, but he plays the game the right way.”
Solid defense, decent rebounder, high perecentage shots inside the paint, improved FT %, check.
Can't shoot the three? No no no, back to the bench you go.
Pop is full of . WTF more does he want?
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