Boris Diaw<3..

[Malik Hairston]

Maybe the most frustrating player I've ever cheered for, but god damn, when he's on and aggressive, he's so fucking nice, tbh..

Phenomenal game tonight..

[DPG21920]

Danny "Big D*ck" Green

Boris "I'm pretty sure I have a Big D*ck, but can't see it because of my belly" Diaw tbh..

[look_at_g_shred]

Most versatile player next to lebron tbh...

[timtonymanu]

Very frustrating when he doesn't play this dominant, he came up huge tonight.

Hopefully he does this on Saturday.

[Baam]

Mah nigga :hat

MVP killer doing his thing blocking another MVP in the POs tbh...

[TE]

Danny "Big D*ck" Green

Boris "I'm pretty sure I have a Big D*ck, but can't see it because of my belly" Diaw tbh..
lol

[Malik Hairston]

Mah nigga :hat

MVP killer doing his thing blocking another MVP in the POs tbh...

good call, tbh, you've been on the Diaw bandwagon for a while:lol..

[ace3g]

Diaw 2.0

[HI-FI]

The Boris 2.0 firmware had to be rebooted in game 4's second half, but great to see him playing to his potential. That block on Durant set the tone.

[baseline bum]

FkLA with the goods here tbh

[DPG21920]

It was really smart of Pop to leave Boris in last game. It forced him to be aggressive as the creator.

[FkLA]

Danny "Big D*ck" Green

Boris "I'm pretty sure I have a Big D*ck, but can't see it because of my belly" Diaw tbh..

Boris the Animal imo.

[CitizenDwayne]

:cry Love this team so damn much :cry

[slick'81]

WE all love Diaw when he's aggressive

[thiste]

He was a big part of the win tonight. Him and Green's threes that completely annihilated OKC's confidence.

[DAF86]

He will start game 6 and should remain in the starting 5 against Miami, tbh.

[ezau]

Diaw made Ibaka pay for overplaying on defense. I expect OKC to go small next game with Durant playing the four. Diaw should abuse KD at the post and make him even more tired to play offense.

[heyheymymy]

that reverse after the drive to the rim was so sick.

[spursparker9]

Boris the Animal !!!

[Baam]

472378520232935424

[Nathan89]

^ That last elevator play at the end of that video. Beautiful.

[Seventyniner]

We like to talk about Diaw's aggression in terms of shooting, but his aggression on the boards was just as important. That video did a good job of showing how Diaw prioritized getting in position for offensive rebounds. Ibaka likes to help and jump so much he can't box out effectively much of the time.

[mercos]

When Diaw plays like this, the Spurs are almost unbeatable. However, if he played like this all the time, the Spurs never would have gotten him.

[Raven]

i don't think we can expect him to board this well, but the rest is just my nigga boris shitting on lee as he is supposed to.

[4down]

Big ups to Bobo. Manned up. There's a reason Adams tried to take his eye out

[4down]

When Diaw plays like this, the Spurs are almost unbeatable. However, if he played like this all the time, the Spurs never would have gotten him.

Very true but yeah I'm okay knowing that.

[spurspokesman]

WE all love Diaw when he's aggressive

[baseline bum]

^ That last elevator play at the end of that video. Beautiful.

this

[weebo]

Is it anyone's surprise that Boris is just a very smart basketball player? He's all skill and brain (and fat) out on the court.

[G-Dawgg]

Fatty is the Ibaka neutralizer...

[hitmantb]

Diaw is the Robert Horry and Michael Finley of this team.

You hated them when they were on the opposing team, love them when they are here.

[benstanfield]

Our big rotation should be a model for other franchises in today's NBA. You have your primary, two way big man (TD) then a high IQ rim protector and screener (Tiago) and a floor stretching, quick-footed PF that can score down low, prom the perimeter, or with the pass, and most importantly abuse small ball. That trio can adjust to matchup with any front court in the league.

[Malik Hairston]

Our big rotation should be a model for other franchises in today's NBA. You have your primary, two way big man (TD) then a high IQ rim protector and screener (Tiago) and a floor stretching, quick-footed PF that can score down low, prom the perimeter, or with the pass, and most importantly abuse small ball. That trio can adjust to matchup with any front court in the league.

All 3 are great passers, too, while most other teams have 1 good passing big, at best..

[gambit1990]

boris the blade.

[DPG21920]

Spurs bigs ability to pass the ball (Tim/Boris/Tiago) might be the best in history and it's a massive reason the Spurs offense is as good as it is.

[Mugen]

:lol 26 motherfuckin' points for a guy who passes up wide open shot after wide open shot tbh.

Minimum Co-MVP of this series...

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Ever since Diaw won the euro championship he has been different player. He played the final game the same way he did tonight. It hurt Parker playing but Diaw, the effect has been just the opposite.

He said in an interview early this year, that his scoring prowess came from that tournament, as he realized he he do whatever it takes for his team to win a championship. He certainly back that up tonight and this whole series.

[Mal]

Only guy from rotation, who wasnt sit down in game 4. Series MVP easily

[slick'81]

Diaw just flipped the proverbial switch

[Chinook]

Games like this makes you wonder what could have been. Dude had HoF potential.

[slick'81]

Games like this makes you wonder what could have been. Dude had HoF potential.


Soo effortless at times

[therealtruth]

Diaw will be crucial against the Heat. We've got to punish the Heat for going small. If they stay big we'll still have the advantage with Splitter.

[hyhy]

Could have been lebron if he worked out

[Spurs9]

He was our MVP clearly

[BillMc]

So funny that Blair was pissed in 2012 when Boris stole his minutes and (that year) playoff starting spot. Boris's B-ball IQ is twice Blair's.

[Malik Hairston]

Spurs should thank their fortunes every day for Boris getting fat and Charlotte letting him leave, tbh:lol..

[Baam]

His career is pretty much a tragedy tbh but then again I just love watching him play so much :cry...

[bigfan]

Spurs should thank their fortunes every day for Boris getting fat and Charlotte letting him leave, tbh:lol.. Absolutely damn right.

[Pound the rock]

Seems like he's unstoppable in the paint

[J_Paco]

Spurs should thank their fortunes every day for Boris getting fat and Charlotte letting him leave, tbh:lol..

True that. The NBA lockout aided us too.

Anyway, Boris has to be the most skilled, smooth, fat ass motherfucker to ever play in the NBA. My goodness, 95% of the league's players couldn't replicate his game if they were that fat and "out of shape."

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&amp;v=1WTSYvKusbM

[FkLA]

That's my mothafucking fucking nigga tbh.

[dbreiden83080]

Seriously he is a hell of a player.. He might be the key to this whole thing..

[thiste]

His career was a bummer until he got to the Spurs. He's at his rightful place now :)

[Nathan89]

Crazy how low his career statistics are. A dude with that much skill should put up massive numbers. He has a lot of the skill and advantages that Carmelo brings to table.

[SpurSwag]

He has become one of my favorite players of all time during this stretch with the spurs, the guys bbIQ is off the charts. He makes the perfect play almost every time, with the exceptions being he is too passive at times. He's the model all stretch 4's should emulate. Boris has been one of, if not the, best midseason pick up in recent memory

[Richie]

Diaw will be crucial against the Heat. We've got to punish the Heat for going small. If they stay big we'll still have the advantage with Splitter.

Diaw won't be able to score on Lebron in the paint. However, if the Heat put Lebron on Parker that would leave at least one of Kawhi or Boris being defended by a smaller guy and we should be able to abuse them every time.

Boris should be able to have his way with Haslem or Battier.

[Old School 44]

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/tcatz/Disconnected_zps8807e04a.jpg

[Richie]

The only issue is how much we're gonna have to pay him in the summer is going up and up. He's definitely earnt more than the MLE.

[RD2191]

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/tcatz/Disconnected_zps8807e04a.jpg
:lmao

[Malik Hairston]

Meh, we saw the same shit with Lamar Odom, he was the athletic, face-up version of Boris..great passer that can stretch the floor while being a good defensive player..

There are always stories of wasted talent and potential, but some players just don't have that mentality, and they need to be with the right coach and in the most comfortable situation..in Diaw's case, it also took a near-Finals win, as he himself has said, to motivate him even more..

[Malik Hairston]

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/tcatz/Disconnected_zps8807e04a.jpg

:lol..

[spurs10]

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/tcatz/Disconnected_zps8807e04a.jpg Love it!

[Juggity]

The only issue is how much we're gonna have to pay him in the summer is going up and up. He's definitely earnt more than the MLE.

He might take less considering how much he's enjoyed his time in SA. It's honestly the perfect situation for him, and he gets to play with his old friend and speak french when he wants.

I think most shitty teams will avoid courting him due to the fact that he stopped caring/got fat when he was stuck in Charlotte. It would only be other contenders who would jack up his price tag trying to grab him.

[MANUNG-Ginobili]

i gotta admit, he's the best FAT player of all-time..

[therealtruth]

Diaw won't be able to score on Lebron in the paint. However, if the Heat put Lebron on Parker that would leave at least one of Kawhi or Boris being defended by a smaller guy and we should be able to abuse them every time.

Boris should be able to have his way with Haslem or Battier.

That's my point. We've got to attack the matchups that work in our favor. We closed the series when Pop finally started attacking matchups. They were trying to guard TD with Jackson and Fisher and we made them pay.

[Malik Hairston]

^^Yep..

Part of the problem towards the end of last year's series was the reliance on Parker, even when Lebron was guarding him..sure, he made a few clutch shots, but he was 6-23 in game 6 and a non-factor in game 7..

The Spurs will need to utilize all their weapons, all their mismatches, and they will have several of them against a Miami team that relies heavily on Lebron's defense..

[Baam]

Diaw won't be able to score on Lebron in the paint. However, if the Heat put Lebron on Parker that would leave at least one of Kawhi or Boris being defended by a smaller guy and we should be able to abuse them every time.

Boris should be able to have his way with Haslem or Battier.

Battier is pretty strong and has the quickness to stay with Boris off the dribble... I want Boris attacking Lebron at least as much as I want him attacking Battier... At least Lebron will pick up fouls and spend some energy in defense... Stephenson backed in up from the 3 point line to the rim a few times...

[FlAVaK]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iF8N0oH4CIo

[Baam]

^ thanks for posting, brb :jack

[spurspokesman]

Co- Mvp of the finals although Kawhi deserved it. Unsung hero to epic proportions

[benefactor]

Welcome back, Boris the Animal.

[Silver&Black]

:bobo 2.0

[manufan10]

Back-to-back 19 point games for Boris.

[Malik Hairston]

I was beginning to get "Horry in 2008" vibes, where we all thought he would eventually turn it on, but it never happened..fortunately, it seems like Diaw was actually coasting earlier and can still turn it on when the team needs him..

Hopefully that 3-point shot returns to consistency, though..

[Robz4000]

Knew Diaw was coasting tbh.

[timtonymanu]

Yep, coasting like I thought all year.

Now MVPatty just needs to get his 3 point shooting back, and this team should be ready.

[SpursFan86]

Knew Diaw was coasting tbh.

Yup...dude didn't even look like he wanted to be playing for most of the year :lol Glad to see him back to being aggressive...it's such a huge plus for us.

[KL2]

Diaw averaging something like 15ppg on 50+% shooting these past 6 games, really starting to step up.

Splitter is also playing well, as is Baynes, spurs starting to round into form.

[BillMc]

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/tcatz/Disconnected_zps8807e04a.jpg

:lol

[BillMc]

http://img.bleacherreport.net/img/images/photos/003/085/352/113f084da35a78b73e98980cf0834b45_crop_north.png?w= 630&h=420&q=75

[Knoxxx]

When players like Diaw, Splitter, and Mills all start hitting on all cylinders it's not really even fair for the rest of our opponents.

I wonder if Pop had a talk with Diaw, because all the sudden he has become THE dominant force from our bench.n It has almost seemed like an aha moment for Boris, like he didn't realize the extent to which he could dominate inside at will. Seriously the guy with his size and skill is practically unguardable, the other team has to just hope his shots fall out. He can get inside and get his shot anytime he wants apparently against anyone.