View Full Version : Popovich: It was a pathetic performance
Uriel
03-17-2015, 11:01 PM
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Pretty ironic he'd say that, considering his rotations were a huge reason the team lost in the first place. :rolleyes
Sean Cagney
03-17-2015, 11:02 PM
From you TOO POP, your stupid rotations so own up to that as well. Overall pathetic and he was involved.
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Pretty ironic he'd say that, considering his rotations were a huge reason the team lost in the first place. :rolleyes
POP never owns up to shit man, love him as a coach but he never owns up to his mistakes and realizes his stupid rotations cost us some games.
Malik Hairston
03-17-2015, 11:03 PM
Yep, as Uriel said, Pop's coaching was pretty pathetic tonight, tbh..
The rotation at the end of the 3rd/beginning of the 4th was atrocious, not sure why he stuck with it for so long..I guess he was considering the back-to-back tomorrow, but like he said in his own quote, they really didn't respect the opponent enough..
:lol Ayres and Bonner
dabom
03-17-2015, 11:03 PM
I've been saying this all year. Pop has been shit this entire year. More than parker.
Eh, tough to blame rotation when your missing an important starter..oops I meant bench captain. I'd always like to see less belli and more green but I think we'd win this game with simple effort from the key guys.
ElNono
03-17-2015, 11:07 PM
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Pretty ironic he'd say that, considering his rotations were a huge reason the team lost in the first place. :rolleyes
Well, he did say "we".
RD2191
03-17-2015, 11:07 PM
Eh, tough to blame rotation when your missing an important starter. I'd always like to see less belli and more green but I think we'd win this game with simple effort from the key guys.
http://img.bleacherreport.net/img/images/photos/003/229/671/2861d8f1b51644726ebf39caec8ee92a_crop_north.jpg?w= 630&h=420&q=75
No I meant gino, that picture is of a Knicks player. Rob, do you think I'm afraid of black people or something? I don't get the pic spam. Seems random.
RD2191
03-17-2015, 11:10 PM
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BatManu20
03-17-2015, 11:36 PM
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RD2191
03-17-2015, 11:36 PM
pop needs to stfu. we win if he plays better rotations.
From you TOO POP, your stupid rotations so own up to that as well. Overall pathetic and he was involved.
POP never owns up to shit man, love him as a coach but he never owns up to his mistakes and realizes his stupid rotations cost us some games.
He said "we".
Well, he did say "we".
lol great mimes think alike.. in silence of course.
DJR210
03-17-2015, 11:40 PM
Poor KA, rotting on the bench.. Send him back to Austin IMO
Sean Cagney
03-17-2015, 11:40 PM
He said "we".
Okay...... Usually he points the finger though tbh. It was on all of them tonight.
Okay...... Usually he points the finger though tbh. It was on all of them tonight.
It's his job to point the finger. Those guys out there are making 3x what he's making. He's the coach, never takes a shot. He's not losing games. If he has shitty players who shouldn't be in the game, then they are part of those he's pointing fingers at. You don't babysit millionaire employees.
SpurPadre
03-17-2015, 11:44 PM
Lol at blaming the use of "poor" rotations when we're playing against a glorified d-league team. The team should've won blindfolded. Shit, Bonner, who I seriously believe is one of the worst players in NBA history to play more than five years in the league, could've logged 40 minutes and they still should've won by 10.
Sean Cagney
03-17-2015, 11:45 PM
It's his job to point the finger. Those guys out there are making 3x what he's making. He's the coach, never takes a shot. He's not losing games. If he has shitty players who shouldn't be in the game, then they are part of those he's pointing fingers at. You don't babysit millionaire employees.
But he puts those Great players in the game no matter how bad they are time and again so. His rotations at times are questionable and stall any kind of momentum, yes the players suck out there but he makes the call to put those guys in the game and keeps them in when they are going bad. The rest is correct.
Lol at blaming the use of "poor" rotations when we're playing against a glorified d-league team. The team should've won blindfolded. Shit, Bonner, who I seriously believe is one of the worst players in NBA history to play more than five years in the league, could've logged 40 minutes and they still should've won by 10.
This is sad but TRUE, you are right they had NO business losing this game no matter who was out there playing.
HI-FI
03-17-2015, 11:48 PM
Poor KA, rotting on the bench.. Send him back to Austin IMO
was thinking the same. if we're going to blow games with Rique's heroballing, might as well put Slomo out there.
DJR210
03-17-2015, 11:51 PM
was thinking the same. if we're going to blow games with Rique's heroballing, might as well put Slomo out there.
Especially with his confidence and conditioning having improved since he was called back up.. damn shame. Pop played Blair and Hill in their first years, let than man play
Mikeanaro
03-17-2015, 11:57 PM
I said pathetic too Popi now gimme my lollipop.
Bad lineups the whole season during key moments including MATT GONNER, Patty needs more playtime he is not a robot you know? Cory is in the fridge (and not very fresh).
Weird bigs management, hurting Manu with a 33 point lead, giving free to do anything license to Pork, Timmy for the inbound plays, raising the white flag too soon and having a very quiet posture during horrible executions what happened Pop? you were a screaming demon not so long ago.
Pop needs to use the soft card while in front of mirror.
Arcadian
03-17-2015, 11:57 PM
Reggie Williams got playing time in the first half. <looks at Pop>
Lerojo
03-18-2015, 12:00 AM
Pop is correct. Our bench or any rotation we use should be able to comfortably handle this Knicks team.
The lack of effort and the sloppy play by the entire team is what killed us.
Roger Freemason Jr.
03-18-2015, 12:00 AM
Manu with the goose egg tonight. Hang it up, old man.
Pop needs to shave his beard.
wildchild
03-18-2015, 12:19 AM
Eh, tough to blame rotation when your missing an important starter..oops I meant bench captain. I'd always like to see less belli and more green but I think we'd win this game with simple effort from the key guys.
Pop sat Danny and Kawhi remaining 8 minutes in the first quarter...
Even if we missed Baynes...Diaw playing with Ayres in the 3rd quarter?
These rotations can explain Amundson with 17 rebounds.
wildchild
03-18-2015, 12:31 AM
But he puts those Great players in the game no matter how bad they are time and again so. His rotations at times are questionable and stall any kind of momentum, yes the players suck out there but he makes the call to put those guys in the game and keeps them in when they are going bad.
Agreed. I love him but sometimes he's too much Pop.
marinoman
03-18-2015, 12:42 AM
Well at least we beat the shit out of the wolves, though it would be nice if kawhi could ever make key fuckin FTs. Let's just please play Portland in rd1, they can even have the hca
But he puts those Great players in the game no matter how bad they are time and again so. His rotations at times are questionable and stall any kind of momentum, yes the players suck out there but he makes the call to put those guys in the game and keeps them in when they are going bad. The rest is correct.
This is sad but TRUE, you are right they had NO business losing this game no matter who was out there playing.
What is it about that team that you think makes them contenders? Is it their all star level talent? Their length? Their speed? Athleticism? Coaching? Yeah that's it, coaching, and guys who are willing to be coached. Do you think Pop is worried about one game in the regular season? Do you think he's going to go away from his lineup because someone is having a poor game? He's not done that yet and oh look, 5 rings and 29 other coaches who would sub out and don't have 5 rings.
Darius Bieber
03-18-2015, 01:01 AM
This whole season is a pathetic performance. I mean seriously, Pop has had that statement like 10 times this season already. Lakers, Jazz, Nets, Knicks. If the Spurs can't even handle them, there's no way they'll win a game in the playoffs.
timtonymanu
03-18-2015, 01:11 AM
Doesn't matter. The Spurs will have another "pathetic " performance soon.
Sean Cagney
03-18-2015, 01:20 AM
What is it about that team that you think makes them contenders? Is it their all star level talent? Their length? Their speed? Athleticism? Coaching? Yeah that's it, coaching, and guys who are willing to be coached. Do you think Pop is worried about one game in the regular season? Do you think he's going to go away from his lineup because someone is having a poor game? He's not done that yet and oh look, 5 rings and 29 other coaches who would sub out and don't have 5 rings.
Yeah it works and he has the 5 rings, that also cost them a ring in 013 though over thinking and taking Tim out when all they needed was a board and that was a huge mistake. Pop is more often than not right and a great coach but at times he has his flaws like any one of us and is very stubborn with certain rotations and guys to the point he runs it into the ground whether wrong or right. He has a tendency to have his faves and they still get mins no matter how bad they are playing now or in the past. I agree on alot of what you say but he has his flaws and takes some of the blame as well.
BTW I would say Tim has something to do with those 5 rings since has come here and it's not just coaching, a little hunch that guy is special.
Doesn't matter. The Spurs will have another "pathetic " performance soon.
You can count on it, how many wake up calls do they need this year?
Fireball
03-18-2015, 03:17 AM
Typical game where Pop throws everybody off his rhythm with his rotations and the Spurs players do not know/care shit for what the opponents players are able to do. This fucks up the defense ... and when the opponents is outworking you, well, you eventually gonna lose.
dbreiden83080
03-18-2015, 05:34 AM
From you TOO POP, your stupid rotations so own up to that as well. Overall pathetic and he was involved.
POP never owns up to shit man, love him as a coach but he never owns up to his mistakes and realizes his stupid rotations cost us some games.
They played the worst team in the east maybe the whole league.. We should have won by 10 no matter what he did..
urunobili
03-18-2015, 08:07 AM
Maybe someone should remind Pop that beards are not allowed in the military and each time he wore it something wrong happened. Shave it darn it! :pctoss
pgardn
03-18-2015, 08:20 AM
This whole season is a pathetic performance. I mean seriously, Pop has had that statement like 10 times this season already. Lakers, Jazz, Nets, Knicks. If the Spurs can't even handle them, there's no way they'll win a game in the playoffs.
You know the date, time, and place of your death don't you?
tmtcsc
03-18-2015, 08:35 AM
This loss was on the players, not Pop. Pop is far from perfect and is often way too stubborn for my liking, but last night was about players not coming to play. They played like NY was supposed to lay down and lose. I'm pretty confident we won't see a repeat performance tonight or for the rest of the year. It's a shame because the guys know better than to think mailing it in will produce a win.
Pop went with his planned rotations and stubbornly held out hope that the team could pull itself out of its lethargy. Didn't happen. They all looked like they slept on the plane.
Sean Cagney
03-18-2015, 08:37 AM
They played the worst team in the east maybe the whole league.. We should have won by 10 no matter what he did..
That shows u how bad they are at times this year tbh.
Sean Cagney
03-18-2015, 08:41 AM
This loss was on the players, not Pop. Pop is far from perfect and is often way too stubborn for my liking, but last night was about players not coming to play. They played like NY was supposed to lay down and lose. I'm pretty confident we won't see a repeat performance tonight or for the rest of the year. It's a shame because the guys know better than to think mailing it in will produce a win.
Pop went with his planned rotations and stubbornly held out hope that the team could pull itself out of its lethargy. Didn't happen. They all looked like they slept on the plane.
Oh no you can bet they will fall asleep and play like that again atleast a few more times. They are what they are this year and until proven otherwise im just going to sit back and watch.
Uriel
03-18-2015, 08:51 AM
Apparently, this is the frontpage headline on ESPN now.
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TheGreatYacht
03-18-2015, 09:29 AM
Knicks had Alexey Shved and we had Matrix. Simple as that.
TheGreatYacht
03-18-2015, 09:30 AM
First Take is about to talk about the game :lol Thanks KL
gameFACE
03-18-2015, 10:01 AM
LOL "7th" seed
Legacy
03-18-2015, 11:56 AM
Apparently, this is the frontpage headline on ESPN now.
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:lmao OMFG :lmao
TXstbobcat
03-18-2015, 11:59 AM
Apparently, this is the frontpage headline on ESPN now.
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Jesus fucking Christ. :lmao
$pursDynasty
03-18-2015, 12:13 PM
The look on Kiwi is priceless, "let me leave before this guy bends me over again" ESPN is so wrong for that but it is a slow sports night, March madness hasn't started and the Spurs screwing up is so much fresher than the Spurs win.....Again(insert sigh here)
TD 21
03-18-2015, 05:10 PM
What a hypocrite. As Harlem said, his rotation, particularly early third/late fourth (lest we forget the random and inexplicable Williams sighting less than five minutes into the game), was laughable and suggested that he viewed this game as a glorified practice, so it's no surprise that the team followed suit.
Why he acted like he had to choose between Mills and Joseph, instead of playing them together against a minor league roster that lacked the size, strength and firepower to punish them playing undersized with their perimeter backups, is beyond me.
Someone should've asked him why he felt the need to trot out Belli-Rique when the team needed a defensive stop to win the game in regulation. Should've done offense/defense substitutions during timeouts.
tholdren
03-18-2015, 07:49 PM
Pop sat Danny and Kawhi remaining 8 minutes in the first quarter...
Even if we missed Baynes...Diaw playing with Ayres in the 3rd quarter?
These rotations can explain Amundson with 17 rebounds.
Kl got pwned on the glass
lefty
03-18-2015, 08:02 PM
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Mikeanaro
03-18-2015, 10:34 PM
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Wasnt joking, it seemed like he was but Popie tried to avoid embarrasment.
illusioNtEk
03-18-2015, 10:46 PM
New York needs any good news they can take
therealtruth
03-18-2015, 10:49 PM
You would think regression to the mean will eventually help the Spurs when they have close games in the playoffs. It can't get much worse, right?
T Park
03-19-2015, 01:28 AM
From you TOO POP, your stupid rotations so own up to that as well. Overall pathetic and he was involved.
POP never owns up to shit man, love him as a coach but he never owns up to his mistakes and realizes his stupid rotations cost us some games.
Name me a coach that does, also he said we, does the term we not include ones self?
Clipper Nation
03-19-2015, 01:44 AM
The look on Kiwi is priceless, "let me leave before this guy bends me over again"
Except "that guy" was actually the one bending Enrique over to the tune of 22 and 4.
Shved was too much for Kawhi. Rotations were suspect, too. They'll be fine.
Sean Cagney
03-19-2015, 03:15 AM
Name me a coach that does, also he said we, does the term we not include ones self?
Pop usually blames the team bit yes this time he said we as a group... I was wrong there on this one. His rotations were pretty bad though, damn....
Sean Cagney
03-19-2015, 03:17 AM
Shved was too much for Kawhi. Rotations were suspect, too. They'll be fine.
When people say fine what is that exactly to you??? Fine as in a deep playoff run??.I dont see it this year but I hope im wrong on that end of things.
RD2191
03-19-2015, 09:57 AM
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:lol
When people say fine what is that exactly to you??? Fine as in a deep playoff run??.I don't see it this year but I hope im wrong on that end of things.
Last year I saw a team that was basically coasting and in some ways I see the same this season. They knew what the end game was then as I suspect they do this season, too. Popovich/Duncan-era Spurs have always been about the bigger picture and embarrassing/heartbreaking losses have never seemed to derail them. I actually see them repeating. There's something that happens to the core once the playoffs begin and suddenly they're playing on another level. So to answer your question: barring significant injuries, and considering the recent playoffs trend in years past, I see no reason why they can't be the machine we've seen in recent years come playoff time and a deep (Finals) playoffs run should be expected.
Sean Cagney
03-20-2015, 04:19 PM
Last year I saw a team that was basically coasting and in some ways I see the same this season. They knew what the end game was then as I suspect they do this season, too. Popovich/Duncan-era Spurs have always been about the bigger picture and embarrassing/heartbreaking losses have never seemed to derail them. I actually see them repeating. There's something that happens to the core once the playoffs begin and suddenly they're playing on another level. So to answer your question: barring significant injuries, and considering the recent playoffs trend in years past, I see no reason why they can't be the machine we've seen in recent years come playoff time and a deep (Finals) playoffs run should be expected.Last years team won 19 games in a row, started out fast with a great record and won 62 games, they dropped one or two here or there to a bad team but they were the #1 seed. I don't see the comparison to last year being they might only win 50 games this year and they are the #7 seed. They had HC throughout, they will have to go on the road every series this year if they stay at #7 and that has only been done one time in the history of the game with the Rockets, NEVER before or after so it is that rare.
I don't know about them repeating but I hope they do go and repeat, that would be nice. I hope you are right on the core and gelling but who knows, one year it's bound not to happen and things change.
I put up why I don't see a deep run or a finals run, being only one road team has won a finals in the history of the game and Hakeem was in GOD mode that year in 95 and they got healthy and gelled at the right time. We don't have Hakeem in his prime (Nor Tim in his prime) so it would take the perfect ball movement we saw late last year in the playoffs and a little bit of luck to go all the way or even make the WCF first, so many variables and things would have to go their way.
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