imagevo
12-16-2009, 05:42 PM
First and foremost, Pop needs to take TP out behind the shed and just beat some good defense into him. RJ needs to get punched in the face for his lack of motivation. Pop needs to get PISSED at these players because he needs to break up the status quo (that losing is acceptable) that seems to be forming on the team right now.
More seriously though:
Starting Five:
Tim Duncan: Enough Said
Tony Parker: Main scoring option, not a pass first PG, terrible defense.
George Hill:Great defender, athletic, can score from the outside, can slash to the basket, brings energy, motivated
Antonio McDyess: Solid, can rebound, needs to be more aggressive offensively
Keith Bogans: Decent defender, needs to bring offense against non-shit teams
I think TD and TP are our main scoring options. Hill was used to playing as a SG before joining the spurs, he can score, and he's also far better than RJ on defense (and offense at least from what we've seen this season). With Hill out on the floor we can also compensate for the lack of defense Parker brings. Dice is usually solid although he needs to be more aggressive and take more shots. Bogans is a decent defender but he can only bring offensive play against crap teams. I think Mason is also a decent defender but he is a solid spot up shooter and can score for us. Basically, this line up seems to be a solid combination of both defense and offense.
Second Unit
Manu Ginobili: brings energy, can shoot from the outside, can slash, can play defense, excellent passer, pretty much has no weakness other than being inconsistent (probably will not play like the mini kobe bryant that he was before but will still be our third best player by far)
Richard Jefferson: Athletic, can slash, if motivated can be a decent defender, needs to show up and play in big games
Dejuan Blair: the beast, brings energy, gets boards, can score, has potential to change games, needs more playing time and experience
Roger Mason: when confident he is an excellent spot-up shooter, plays decent defense, can set up plays, needs more confidence and consistency
Matt Bonner: big offensive option, can spread the floor, shows heart, has a funny blog, needs to learn how to play defense
From the bench Ginobili can bring his usual energy and also Ginobili seems to be good at setting up RJ with scoring opportunities. RJ needs to slash and get the shit knocked out of him and become fearless. With Manu out on the court it might give him some motivation, since Manu brings so much energy. Blair is an absolute beast. Given the opportunity he can be a game changer. He also brings incredible energy to the floor. Mason seems to connect well with Blair. Mason also might get increased confidence since his starting line-up "replacement" will be playing in the second unit with him as well. Mason can also handle the ball when he needs to although he really shouldn't be a pg. With Manu on the floor though the ball won't be in Mason's hands for too long. Manu can create plays since he doesn't slash as much.
I need feedback because I'm not a basketball coach nor do I pretend to be, so for all of you that "know shit about basketball" please tell me if I don't.
More seriously though:
Starting Five:
Tim Duncan: Enough Said
Tony Parker: Main scoring option, not a pass first PG, terrible defense.
George Hill:Great defender, athletic, can score from the outside, can slash to the basket, brings energy, motivated
Antonio McDyess: Solid, can rebound, needs to be more aggressive offensively
Keith Bogans: Decent defender, needs to bring offense against non-shit teams
I think TD and TP are our main scoring options. Hill was used to playing as a SG before joining the spurs, he can score, and he's also far better than RJ on defense (and offense at least from what we've seen this season). With Hill out on the floor we can also compensate for the lack of defense Parker brings. Dice is usually solid although he needs to be more aggressive and take more shots. Bogans is a decent defender but he can only bring offensive play against crap teams. I think Mason is also a decent defender but he is a solid spot up shooter and can score for us. Basically, this line up seems to be a solid combination of both defense and offense.
Second Unit
Manu Ginobili: brings energy, can shoot from the outside, can slash, can play defense, excellent passer, pretty much has no weakness other than being inconsistent (probably will not play like the mini kobe bryant that he was before but will still be our third best player by far)
Richard Jefferson: Athletic, can slash, if motivated can be a decent defender, needs to show up and play in big games
Dejuan Blair: the beast, brings energy, gets boards, can score, has potential to change games, needs more playing time and experience
Roger Mason: when confident he is an excellent spot-up shooter, plays decent defense, can set up plays, needs more confidence and consistency
Matt Bonner: big offensive option, can spread the floor, shows heart, has a funny blog, needs to learn how to play defense
From the bench Ginobili can bring his usual energy and also Ginobili seems to be good at setting up RJ with scoring opportunities. RJ needs to slash and get the shit knocked out of him and become fearless. With Manu out on the court it might give him some motivation, since Manu brings so much energy. Blair is an absolute beast. Given the opportunity he can be a game changer. He also brings incredible energy to the floor. Mason seems to connect well with Blair. Mason also might get increased confidence since his starting line-up "replacement" will be playing in the second unit with him as well. Mason can also handle the ball when he needs to although he really shouldn't be a pg. With Manu on the floor though the ball won't be in Mason's hands for too long. Manu can create plays since he doesn't slash as much.
I need feedback because I'm not a basketball coach nor do I pretend to be, so for all of you that "know shit about basketball" please tell me if I don't.