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xellos88330
07-07-2015, 11:25 AM
There are four teams that I think the Spurs would have a tough time getting past regardless of the signing. So I decided to do a bit of H2H research using www.basketball-reference.com (http://www.basketball-reference.com/)on potential opponents starters and likely matchups. Of course these do need to be taken with a grain of salt as matchups could change and whatever. After reviewing these H2H, I think the Spurs (didn't really need stats to show it) have a definite edge if Duncan is playing alongside Aldridge. What are your thoughts on these statistics and is there a better measuring tool that I could use?

Thunder

Aldridge vs. Ibaka (http://www.basketball-reference.com/play-index/h2h_finder.cgi?request=1&p1=aldrila01&p2=ibakase01)

Aldridge vs. Kanter (http://www.basketball-reference.com/play-index/h2h_finder.cgi?request=1&p1=aldrila01&p2=kanteen01)

Warriors

Aldridge vs. Bogut (http://www.basketball-reference.com/play-index/h2h_finder.cgi?request=1&p1=aldrila01&p2=bogutan01)

Aldridge vs. Lee (http://www.basketball-reference.com/play-index/h2h_finder.cgi?request=1&p1=aldrila01&p2=leeda02)

Mavericks

Aldridge vs. Jordan (http://www.basketball-reference.com/play-index/h2h_finder.cgi?request=1&p1=aldrila01&p2=jordade01)

Aldridge vs. Nowitzki (http://www.basketball-reference.com/play-index/h2h_finder.cgi?request=1&p1=aldrila01&p2=nowitdi01)

Houston

Aldridge vs. Howard (http://www.basketball-reference.com/play-index/h2h_finder.cgi?request=1&p1=aldrila01&p2=howardw01)

Aldridge vs. Smith (http://www.basketball-reference.com/play-index/h2h_finder.cgi?request=1&p1=aldrila01&p2=smithjo03)

I also only put the potential starters from the teams I believe would be the toughest WC opponents.
Mugen
07-07-2015, 11:28 AM
The individual big man matchups don't concern me. LMA/Duncan/Diaw/West are capable of guarding any big out West if it came down to it....

The hole is finding another rim protector to deter Durant/Westbrook/Paul/etc.....

As of now, Timmy is the only legit rim protector. I'd like the 5th big to fill that role as insurance tbh
ceperez
07-07-2015, 11:40 AM
The individual big man matchups don't concern me. LMA/Duncan/Diaw/West are capable of guarding any big out West if it came down to it....

The hole is finding another rim protector to deter Durant/Westbrook/Paul/etc.....

As of now, Timmy is the only legit rim protector. I'd like the 5th big to fill that role as insurance tbh

Livio Jean-Charles to the rescue!
xellos88330
07-07-2015, 11:44 AM
Livio Jean-Charles to the rescue!

If the Spurs do sign him, then he might only be used as a small ball 4. The Spurs IMO definitely need a legitimate big (not a tweener) as a defensive rim protector. LaLanne did ok with 4 blocks in the SL, but I don't think he is fast enough laterally to cut off the drives by players like Mugen mentioned.
Dex
07-07-2015, 11:45 AM
Good thing we still have one of the best teams in the league surrounding him.
Shipupi
07-07-2015, 12:13 PM
The matchup that worries me are the grizzlies, ZBO + gasol could do some real damage in the post, and it's even a likely first or second round matchup
xellos88330
07-07-2015, 12:15 PM
The matchup that worries me are the grizzlies, ZBO + gasol could do some real damage in the post, and it's even a likely first or second round matchup

Oh yea... forgot about the Grizz LOl!!!
ceperez
07-07-2015, 01:31 PM
I don't get how the Cavs where able to engineer the acquistion of Mozgov.
BillMc
07-07-2015, 01:33 PM
I don't get how the Cavs where able to engineer the acquistion of Mozgov.

Didn't they trade like 2 #1 picks for him? His salary is pretty low relatively speaking.
Vokun
07-07-2015, 01:48 PM
Why havn't the Spurs looked into Javale McGee? I know he's a fucking retard, but he's young, great size, and has great athleticism. Seems like a good pickup for cheap.