did you watch last years playoffs? pop had lineups that were drastically different between series. we have no idea what he'll do.
As I said before, it wouldn't surprise me at all to see him active for this series. The bigger question is who would sit out of Ayres and Baynes. Baynes looked good last series, but Pop likes Ayres to fill more spots. I think OKC essentially being down to one PF means Baynes should get the nod.
Depends on if Pop wants to lose the WCFs on purpose or not.
The only time I want to see Daye on the floor this series is if the Spurs are up 30 with like 2mins left tbh.
Sticking with Ginobili wasn't a good risk or pulling Duncan on those last possesions.
I guess that was CIA Pop trying to scare the Thunder with our Durant Stopper (having Daye warm up at shoot-around). I think I saw Durant blink. Daye was inactive at the start of the game, everyone else who was active got playing time except Bonner, I think. Curious Daye wasn't in a suit as in the other series, though.
SPURS NEED TO START AUSTIN DAYE AGAINST IBAKA
-HE'LL STAY ON IBAKA, UNLIKE RE SPLITTER
-HE'LL HIT HIS 3'S IF IBAKA DOESNT LEAVE THE PAINT
-HE HELPS THE SPURS AGAINST THE NEW ATHLETIC OKC LINEUP
-A SPLITTER/DIAW COMBO CAN HELP THE BENCH TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OKC'S BENCH
-HE CAN CAUSE DURANT PROBLEMS WITH HIS LENGTH IF HE SWITCHES
Save_Us_AD23_
I completely agree with you. Spurs need players on the court that can run the "beautiful" Spurs offense at 2x the speed against a length and athletic team like OKC. Corey Joseph, Daye are needed. Belli can fk off.
All I know is that the Spurs will have to go small and play extremely fast to have a chance from here on out.
But you can bet that Pop will make the next two games about playing better rather than making needed adjustments.
They're not going to outquick the Thunder. They need to move the ball, get good shoots, and not turn it over.
Daye should have a chance, TBH. Ayers don't play either, so giving some minutes to Daye can't really hurt, we are ed anyway.
Spurs have until end of the month to guarantee Daye's salary.
sayonara AD
I'm completely convinced that Austin Daye will become a pretty good player in the Spurs system. Based on his skill set and his natural gifts he has what it takes to prosper. He is still relatively young and he hasn't really been coached to his potential.
In total agreement. I have a feeling he is going to be the under the radar roster improvement that no one will see coming.
If bonner leave he and ayers will have to pick up the slack
I agree that he has potential. The Spurs though will have a few days to decide if they sign him up for good.
The only tell that I have is that they allowed him to suit up behind the bench during the championship run. They even allowed him to pose with the trophy. The other player Damien Jones didn't even have either privelage.
Damion James
Shouldn't they be developing Daye to take Bonner's stretch 4 place?
Well, the Spurs allowed him to pose with the trophy in full uniform..... looks like he might not get cut!
Apologies. The guy barely sniffed the court, I completely forgot his name.
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With only one roster spot, does Daye lose his spot to Kyle Anderson? They seem more similar than different.
Daye playing in Summer League?
http://www.nba.com/summerleague/#$/2014/news/05/27/samsung-summer-league-participants/index.html
Are team rosters published? Previous years' rosters:
http://basketball.realgm.com/nba/tea.../Summer_League
July 1, Daye must be paid or released, I think?
Last year The Spurs announced their summer league roster only three days before the start date. That would be July 8th.
Anderson is similar to Daye in that both are extremely long (9'2" standing reach for Day and 9'0" standing reach for Anderson) and dribble quite well. Daye is bigger and is a better shooter. Anderson is a better playmaker and rebounder. Will Spurs keep both to develop?
Fingers crossed that Spurs guarantee remainder of Daye's contract by June 30th.
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