Dice to start in place of blair

[jr smith]

thoughts...

[greyforest]

thoughts:

-pop loves vets, especially dyess

-dyess is from the pistons

-dyess will receive applause when starters are announced

-pop will still probably play blair more minutes than dyess

[Obstructed_View]

-pop will still probably play Bonner more minutes than dyess and blair and Splitter

I hate being right all the time.

[ThePop]

This is a move I like for the playoffs. I wonder why it happened tonight though

[benefactor]

Link?

[ace3g]

tonight is Dice 1000th game + being against Detroit

[DesignatedT]

Interesting if true. It was a move many were expecting to happen as the playoffs got closer but the hot start kind of made some skeptical to the move I guess. Still a move that needs to be done once the playoffs start imo, not sure what the reason for doing it now is unless its for his 1,000th game and all that or he wants to build some chemistry with dice in there before the playoffs start.

[benefactor]

And he starts. Nice call.

[ChuckD]

This is a move I like for the playoffs. I wonder why it happened tonight though

1) game #1000 for Dice
2) playing Pistons

[Cessation]

About time! Great move.

[Obstructed_View]

tonight is Dice 1000th game + being against Detroit

Ah, that explains it. This should keep people from getting too excited when it doesn't happen again this season.

[8FOR!3]

This is a move I like for the playoffs. I wonder why it happened tonight though

Probably just to get Dice used to the starting lineup again this year.

I like it. Think Blair's better coming off the bench anyways.

[Mugen]

Blair and Bonner should never be on the court at the same time during a meaningful game. Ever.

[Obstructed_View]

Blair and Bonner should never be on the court at the same time during a meaningful game. Ever.

Yeah, seeing them in together so soon just killed any possible excitement from Pop's Splitter comment or his decision to start Dice.

[Spurs7794]

This game, my love for Blair returned. I absolutely hated him in the starting lineup and he quickly became my least favorite player. But even though he hasn 't done anything this game, I just think he fits in on the bench.

[LakerHater]

http://oi56.tinypic.com/6f0ffp.jpg

[ducks]

do not like if it is permant
blair struggled early but fixed it
pop needs to go with what got him there

[rascal]

Like I said in another thread Dyess is the 2nd best big on the Spurs. Thats pitiful for a team with championship aspirations. Dyess should be no better than the 4th big and coming off the bench for a real title contender.

[Obstructed_View]

The Spurs have Golden State aspirations, and have for a few years now.

[JustinJDW]

Blair and Bonner should never be on the court at the same time during a meaningful game. Ever.This. I'm cool with Dice starting, but Bonner and Blair can't ever be on the floor together. Thats just horrible post defense. Pop needs to rotate accordingly with Bonner, Blair and Splitter, so they're never on the court together. But that might be asking too much for Pop.

[EricB]

This. I'm cool with Dice starting, but Bonner and Blair can't ever be on the floor together. Thats just horrible post defense. Pop needs to rotate accordingly with Bonner, Blair and Splitter, so they're never on the court together. But that might be asking too much for Pop.


Yeah that Pop is just a total fuckwad idiot we know.

[ElNono]

I think Duncan-Dice is the best front court we have, so I think it's time they get some ramped up practice playing together. On the other hand, I agree that the Bonner-Blair combo is scary bad.

[splitterthefuture]

And still no minutes for splitter :(

[EricB]

Who is supposed to get less minutes for Splitter?

[Spurs Brazil]

I think Tiago will help next season but this year he did nothing to earn minutes over the guys ahead of him

[EricB]

I think Tiago will help next season but this year he did nothing to earn minutes over the guys ahead of him


Then whats with the upheaval over him not playing minutes tonight?

[Chomag]

Damn, EricB have you gone full apologist? You don't even make much sense anymore. People can sometimes be wrong, and yes even Pop. I know pretty scary stuff huh.

And yes I can be wrong too, before you say something smart mouthed about that.

[Obstructed_View]

Well he looked like crap in his 20 seconds of playing time. I don't know why anyone thinks Pop would play him more. Well, aside from the fact that he said he would today. Um...four rings, faggot?

[splitterthefuture]

Then whats with the upheaval over him not playing minutes tonight?

He really hasnt done anything to deserve minutes over our other bigs... I just wish he had and want to see him play.. I am still looking forward to him being a contributor.

[Obstructed_View]

Damn, EricB have you gone full apologist? You don't even make much sense anymore. People can sometimes be wrong, and yes even Pop. I know pretty scary stuff huh.

And yes I can be wrong too, before you say something smart mouthed about that.

TPark is in crisis. Pop saying he's going to play Splitter more and then not playing Splitter makes him wrong no matter what. If TPark were a robot his head would explode.

[Spurs Brazil]

I think we can debate if Pop was right or not about playing Tiago few minutes at the beginning of the season but knowing Pop we all know Tiago will get a bunch of DNP-CDs in the Playoffs.

He didn't play the whole season and he won't start playing now with 20 games left

[ducks]

duncan will start playing less soon

[EricB]

Damn, EricB have you gone full apologist? You don't even make much sense anymore. People can sometimes be wrong, and yes even Pop. I know pretty scary stuff huh.

And yes I can be wrong too, before you say something smart mouthed about that.


People can be wrong all the time.

I've disagreed with Pop millions of times this year and still disagree with him on the Splitter situation. BUT, its not gonna happen Bonner and Blair have earned their minutes.

I again don't see who he should play ahead of someone. Again, if someone was egregiously playing bad ala Finley last year or Bogans and better players were playing behind them, I would be in full agreement and be the first in line bitching.

[EricB]

TPark is in crisis. Pop saying he's going to play Splitter more and then not playing Splitter makes him wrong no matter what. If TPark were a robot his head would explode.


Yeah im just dying over here.

He bullshitted the media, ? He's been doing that for years, again, whats the beef now?

[Obstructed_View]

People can be wrong all the time.

I've disagreed with Pop millions of times this year and still disagree with him on the Splitter situation. BUT, its not gonna happen Bonner and Blair have earned their minutes.

I again don't see who he should play ahead of someone. Again, if someone was egregiously playing bad ala Finley last year or Bogans and better players were playing behind them, I would be in full agreement and be the first in line bitching.

There's simply not an emoticon sufficient to signify how much I laugh at you over that sentence.

[EricB]

There's simply not an emoticon sufficient to signify how much I laugh at you over that sentence.


Ok fine.

You guys can have the forum, Im tired of this baseless arguing over things I can't control.


You guys can be dicks to each other.

[mexicanjunior]

Ok fine.

You guys can have the forum, Im tired of this baseless arguing over things I can't control.

You guys can be dicks to each other.

:lol

Full emo mode...

[cube1980]

Ok fine.

You guys can have the forum, Im tired of this baseless arguing over things I can't control.


You guys can be dicks to each other.
Later then.

[itzsoweezee]

Benching the best rebounder is a horrible idea. Not coincidentally, the Pistons dominated the offensive glass.

[crc21209]

Well on the postgame show Pop mentioned that he and the coaching staff got together to discuss what direction the Spurs should go in with the rotation from now on and into the Playoffs. I wonder if that means he's going to stick with Dice in the starting lineup from now on?

[duncan228]

Five quick takes: Will Spurs’ lineup change be permanent? (http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2011/03/09/five-quick-takes-will-spurs-lineup-change-be-permanent/)
Tim Griffin

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2011/03/09/five-quick-takes-will-spurs-lineup-change-be-permanent/

[DesignatedT]

I personally think its a given that Dice should start come playoff time and have no problem with pop making the switch now. One thing that I thought was good about Blair starting was that we havn't seen a lot of the Bonner/Blair combo which I absolutely can't stand because Blair was starting and Bonner and Dice would come in off the bench together. I definitely don't want Blair and Bonner getting more minutes together at the same time out there since Dice will be starting. Pop needs to find a way to keep Duncan and/or Dice on the court at all times come playoff time.

[crc21209]

I personally think its a given that Dice should start come playoff time and have no problem with pop making the switch now. One thing that I thought was good about Blair starting was that we havn't seen a lot of the Bonner/Blair combo which I absolutely can't stand because Blair was starting and Bonner and Dice would come in off the bench together. I definitely don't want Blair and Bonner getting more minutes together at the same time out there since Dice will be starting. Pop needs to find a way to keep Duncan and/or Dice on the court at all times come playoff time.

+1. The Blair-Bonner combo would spell disaster. Hopefully Pop can find a way to avoid that at all costs, we would get murdered on the glass even more than we already do....

[sa_kid20]

JMcDonald_SAEN
Pop says Antonio McDyess' first start wasn't ceremonial. Could be permanent as the playoffs approach. #spurs

[DJ Mbenga]

that was fast. one thread and boom

[Leonard Curse]

well its not like splitter can get any less minutes :( pop is a fool for not using this kid, he loves big games (playoffs) and will do anything to win. too bad well have bonner out there with his tail between his legs if were down and he knows the ball is coming to him in the playoffs

[slick'81]

dice should be nice and rested lets turn the vet loose

[duncan228]

Burning questions on a lineup change (http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2011/03/10/burning-questions-on-a-lineup-change/)
Jeff McDonald

...What prompted this latest lineup switch?

...What do the Spurs hope to gain with McDyess?

...Does this mean Spurs coaches are down on Blair?

...The Spurs have occasionally had rebounding troubles this year. Detroit just beat them 20-5 on the offensive glass. Won’t removing Blair from the starting lineup compound those woes?

...Didn’t this move seem to come out of the blue?

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2011/03/10/burning-questions-on-a-lineup-change/

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Ginobili feels Blair’s pain over midseason benching (http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2011/03/10/ginobili-feels-blair%e2%80%99s-pain-over-midseason-benching/)
Mike Monroe

..."I’ve got to say it’s not easy for a guy like him, starting for 63 games, being the center of the leader in the NBA,” said guard Manu Ginobili, well acquainted with coach Gregg Popovich’s tactical maneuvers. “He’s young. He’s got to adjust, but he’s a great kid. He wants to win. He’s going to do good.”

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2011/03/10/ginobili-feels-blair%e2%80%99s-pain-over-midseason-benching/

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Damn, EricB have you gone full apologist? You don't even make much sense anymore. People can sometimes be wrong, and yes even Pop. I know pretty scary stuff huh.

And yes I can be wrong too, before you say something smart mouthed about that.

Gone? He came out of the womb that way.

[jjktkk]

People can be wrong all the time.

I've disagreed with Pop millions of times this year and still disagree with him on the Splitter situation. BUT, its not gonna happen Bonner and Blair have earned their minutes.

I again don't see who he should play ahead of someone. Again, if someone was egregiously playing bad ala Finley last year or Bogans and better players were playing behind them, I would be in full agreement and be the first in line bitching.

This.

[jjktkk]

well its not like splitter can get any less minutes :( pop is a fool for not using this kid, he loves big games (playoffs) and will do anything to win. too bad well have bonner out there with his tail between his legs if were down and he knows the ball is coming to him in the playoffs

CIA Splitter?

[howbouthemspurs]

Its about time! shit! Dice is playing great!

[Spurs Brazil]

JMcDonald_SAEN
.Pop,on why he decided to change starting lineup after loss to Lakers. "I was bored. I wanted to act like I was coaching."

[jay_shs]

Like the change very much. We don't need to be giving up 17.8 offensive rebounds per game.