2015 Preseason Game #2: Spurs @ Heat, 6:30 CDT

[NASpurs]

Timmy got hit in the jewels?

[TXstbobcat]

Leonard!!!!!

[Fireball]

whew ... thankfully it were only Tims crown jewels

[TXstbobcat]

Timmy!!

[Johnsyounger]

Kiwi to TD wow

[Russ]

Hmmm, Bobby the barbarian doesn't have quite the same ring

Bobanic Plague.

[RD2191]

Dame una raspa con chile y un ice cream sandwich para mi amigo

:lol

[DPG21920]

Well, one thing to keep an eye on is TP has not had one legit drive. Have to hope his ability to drive and get past defenders is not completely diminished.

[ElNono]

Well, one thing to keep an eye on is TP has not had one legit drive. Have to hope his ability to drive and get past defenders is not completely diminished.

there you go

[SAGirl]

Tim was soo needed Thursday. Without him and TOny the first unit was playing completely different.

[BillMc]

Bobanic Plague.
:lol

[Spur|n|Austin]

I didn't get to see the 1st Q...

Somebody help your boy out. How bout a tldr version of what happened?

Starting unit of Tim, LA, Tony, Danny, & Kawhi looked solid together. Good ball movement and nice PnR action. LMA looked like he shook off some of that rust.

[SAGirl]

Well, one thing to keep an eye on is TP has not had one legit drive. Have to hope his ability to drive and get past defenders is not completely diminished.
I am optimistic that they haven't even needed him to do too much. Good sign.

[ElNono]

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:wow

[Fireball]

Spacing of the Spurs really has to improve some for TP getting more room to operate ... otherwise he will not get many layups anymore in his career

[Johnsyounger]

Scoring is going to be easy for this team. As long as the ball moves....
Defense will take time esp for the new guys

[weeks]

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:wow
jimmer fans?
blazers fans hoping to see lma completely fail?
random nba fans worried about this team?

[BillMc]

Like seeing LMA dive for the ball. A bit of passion...

[Fireball]

some action by Danny Green would be nice ...

[TXstbobcat]

Tony!!!!

[DPG21920]

I am optimistic that they haven't even needed him to do too much. Good sign.

Perhaps, but with the TO's in the PNR that is probably something that has been there. Not panic time or anything, but something to watch. Spurs need TP to be able to drive.

[LakerHater]

Wayta knock that dwn Tony!

[cd98]

There are currently 487 users browsing this thread. (143 members and 344 guests)

:wow

Def Jimmer fans. Part of the reason he has a shot to make the team. He even had a decent ovation when he checked into Kings game.

[loveforthegame]

Green. :lol

[DPG21920]

That is the same thing that Tim got absloutely destroyed on last year. When he takes that step out on defense he has zero chance of preventing the drive. Even Haslem just blew by him.

[RD2191]

Brazil be like "Parker is back".

[TXstbobcat]

Timmy!!!

[TheGreatYacht]

Well, Danny still can't dribble :depressed

[ElNono]

Heat reaping the benefits of being in the bonus early

[Fireball]

Haslem should not be able to get to the basket against us

[DPG21920]

Beautiful by TP - that's what I'm talking about.

[Russ]

Nice D by Aldridge (despite the foul).

[TXstbobcat]

The bank is open!!

[weeks]

damn 4th foul on LMA already?

[DPG21920]

Haslem should not be able to get to the basket against us

That' Tim's defense - it's an issue. Tim can still be a great help defender and post defender but it's gotten ugly on the permiter. If he decides to close out, he can't stop or move his feet fast enough. It was a big issue last year.

[TXstbobcat]

LMA!!!!

[r0drig0lac]

4 pf

[DPG21920]

:lmao Tim and LMa going to eat

[NASpurs]

Can you imagine the size of the Spurs lead if they didn't foul every possession? smh

[Russ]

4 fouls on LMA already -- must have a South Beach reservation.

[weeks]

LMA and Tim shooting a combined 11 of 13

[SpursFan86]

I love Tiago, but god damn it's nice to see a big go up strong like that rather than throw up some pussy hook shot :lol

[TheGreatYacht]

These refs are faggots. LMAlpha didn't foul once.

[SAGirl]

Bosh doing a number on LMA. Glad to see him healthy TBH but he's killing LMA drawing fouls.

[Spurtacular]

Spurs in regular season form, tbh.....

Someone post the Astros game score if that started....

[ElNono]

doubt LMA plays much in the 2nd half, tbh... foul away

[playbonner15]

How bout some Bonner next time, Pop?

[BillMc]

Our starting bigs are "21 12 "

All Rush fans should support the Spurs. :lol

[Fireball]

I miss the Lebron era Bosh who camped out at the three point line and took midrange Js ... now he really attacks Aldridge

[DPG21920]

One thing you saw the previous defensive possession was how effective and long double teams will be - either with Tim or LMA. Having so many good rebounders on the floor along with length and smart defensive players means doubles should be very effective IMO.

I am willing to bet you see the Spurs have a lot of success with double teams this year both in terms of creating tough shots and then getting the rebound.

[TheGreatYacht]

I love Tiago, but god damn it's nice to see a big go up strong like that rather than throw up some pussy hook shot :lol
Not a fan of the pump fake, pump fake, pump fake, stuffed, huh?

[Spurs Brazil]

TD and Aldridge is going to be fun

[Perry Mason]

Really liking LMA's attention and effort on defense. He's rotating and staying in the right spots most possessions. And he hustles back. On offense I'm seeing better decisions and ball-sharing.

Basically LMA is a stud and it's delightful watching him in the Silver and Black.

[Chinook]

Bosh doing a number on LMA. Glad to see him healthy TBH but he's killing LMA drawing fouls.

Yes. Bosh is the best PF in the game. People have forgotten that.

[Spur|n|Austin]

TD and Aldridge is going to be fun

[DPG21920]

Ya - Bosh is still a beast. People forgetting how amazing and talented he was just because he was the ultimate team player. Now you are seeing all his skills again.

[Russ]

Like LMA's physical bump down low with the ball. :tu

[tmtcsc]

Our starting bigs are "21 12 "
All Rush fans should support the Spurs. :lol

Yes!!! And the Spurs shall inherit the Earth!!

[Russ]

Lose the J, LMA.

[DPG21920]

Looks like Pop may rely on Manu/Patty combo a lot. Chinook do you have the numbers with that combo? I know last year was tough with Patty's injury, but do we have the numbers with those two playing together?

[NASpurs]

Fucking ballstreams stream went to shit

[spurraider21]

:lol aldridge getting his shit pushed in

[Russ]

LMA's five fouls screwing up Pop's plan to get him in shape -- shrewd LMA. :)

[SAGirl]

LMA 5 fouls..... :sleep

[Rito3d30]

damn LMA really doesn't care about fouling:lol

[SAGirl]

Looks like Pop may rely on Manu/Patty combo a lot. Chinook (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=37557) do you have the numbers with that combo? I know last year was tough with Patty's injury, but do we have the numbers with those two playing together?
??

[hater]

Lmaoul

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

I just realized that Duncan will be able to make high to low entry passes to the low post since Aldridge is down there, for the last couple of seasons that was just a dead area unless the defense fell asleep on a cutter since Splitter wasn't the biggest low post threat.

[SAGirl]

POP leaving LMA w/ 5 fouls....

[SpursFan86]

Looks like Pop may rely on Manu/Patty combo a lot. Chinook (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=37557) do you have the numbers with that combo? I know last year was tough with Patty's injury, but do we have the numbers with those two playing together?

With Patty/Manu on the court last season (486 minutes, nearly 1000 possessions): ORTG = 110.9, DRTG = 94.2

http://nbawowy-52108.onmodulus.net/dhlfjcn07ae

[HarlemHeat37]

God, the defense is going to be atrocious whenever Green and Leonard aren't on the floor together, tbh:(..

[ElNono]

Really wanna see Boris with all these guys... I thought TD's passing made everything work much smoother, should be the same with Boris

[jermaine]

I'm like this Simmons dude. His action is great too

[DPG21920]

??

I thought it was Chinook (maybe not) that posted the player unit stats for everyone last year. It shows how each player impacts the other players he plays with (either postively or negatively and to what degree).

[BillMc]

tmtcsc (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=2574) said:

Yes!!! And the Spurs shall inherit the Earth!! Buhm buhm dabuhm buhm buhm bum bum

:toast

[Russ]

Heat announcers gravy-training Spurs' success -- "Heat and Spurs are the two best run franchises in the league."

[TimDunkem]

Streams are down. :'(

[Chinook]

I thought it was Chinook (maybe not) that posted the player unit stats for everyone last year. It shows how each player impacts the other players he plays with (either postively or negatively and to what degree).

Nah. I'm trying to remember who that was, though. I wanna say it was someone who doesn't post a lot, so it came out of nowhere from my perspective.

[BillMc]

Jimmer-less half. :depressed

[ElNono]

Streams are down. :'(

this one still working:
http://goatd.net/122814/watch-san-antonio-spurs-vs-miami-heat

for alternatives check:
https://www.reddit.com/r/nbastreams/comments/3oics5/heat_vs_spurs/

[RD2191]

Heat announcers gravy-training Spurs' success -- "Heat and Spurs are the two best run franchises in the league."

:lol

[RD2191]

Jimmer-less half. :depressed

RIP Spurtacular

[Perry Mason]

God, the defense is going to be atrocious whenever Green and Leonard aren't on the floor together, tbh:(..

Kyle has made 2 or 3 heads-up plays on defense with his length this first half (almost Kawhi like). It looks consistent and he is a little faster on lateral movement. So there is at least one bright spot.

[Hoops Czar]

God, the defense is going to be atrocious whenever Green and Leonard aren't on the floor together, tbh:(..

Is this a prediction? If so, it's already taken.

[SpursFan86]

Nah. I'm trying to remember who that was, though. I wanna say it was someone who doesn't post a lot, so it came out of nowhere from my perspective.

Might be me. I made topics the past two seasons highlighting the different units and their effectiveness. I post a decent amount though :lol

[ElNono]

That start of the 2nd quarter was fatal, tbh... too many early fouls sent the Heat to the line every time...

I liked Kyle in general this game, but those two fouls he had then are the kind that gets Pop fuming

[SpursIndonesia]

The stream is not bad, but damn this Indian's song & dancing at the half time interval, my eyes are sore. :rolleyes

[DPG21920]

With Patty/Manu on the court last season (486 minutes, nearly 1000 possessions): ORTG = 110.9, DRTG = 94.2

http://nbawowy-52108.onmodulus.net/dhlfjcn07ae

Appreciate it :tu. I have access to those numbers, but someone created something on ST too (which is what I was referring to, but this is helpful as well)

[ElNono]

God, the defense is going to be atrocious whenever Green and Leonard aren't on the floor together, tbh:(..

I thought it was ok, except when Boban was on the floor... just slow to rotate against athletic guys... that said, it's his 2nd game in Spurs uniform, so let's hope he can still improve

[Chinook]

God, the defense is going to be atrocious whenever Green and Leonard aren't on the floor together, tbh:(..

People can say LMA~Splitter defensively as much as they want, but LMA at is best is just good Splitter. Normal Aldridge is no where near average Splitter, and when Tiago would go into Golden God mode, he was by far the best defender on the team.

[SAGirl]

Yes. Bosh is the best PF in the game. People have forgotten that. I really like him, very versatile big and a . Nice guy. Was overshadowed by the LeBron era. I hope he makes some noise in the east this yr..

[Chinook]

Might be me. I made topics the past two seasons highlighting the different units and their effectiveness. I post a decent amount though :lol

Were you posting a lot then? I know I hadn't heard of the poster before that and was mad impressed.

[HarlemHeat37]

I thought it was ok, except when Boban was on the floor... just slow to rotate against athletic guys... that said, it's his 2nd game in Spurs uniform, so let's hope he can still improve

The bigs are all really slow, and Aldridge looks slower than he was in Portland IMO..hopefully it's just preseason basketball shape for Aldridge, but can't do much about the ages of Duncan/West/Diaw..

Not necessarily a fatal flaw, though, I've never heard of bench defense being a significant factor in the make or break for the title..

[Russ]

LMA not as bad as I thought on D.

Boban can be a defensive plus.

It's going to be a struggle for Pop to implement "Spurs D' with so many combos. But the potential is there.

I'm less worried about D than I was an hour ago.

[Chinook]

I really like him, very versatile big and a . Nice guy. Was overshadowed by the LeBron era. I hope he makes some noise in the east this yr..

Yeah, me too. I was really sad when he opted out last season. Would have wanted him badly this year, even with the blood clots. He learned how to be an effective center (especially defensively), but he would have benefited from playing with Tim even more than Aldridge has.

[ElNono]

The bigs are all really slow, and Aldridge looks slower than he was in Portland IMO..hopefully it's just preseason basketball shape for Aldridge, but can't do much about the ages of Duncan/West/Diaw..

Not necessarily a fatal flaw, though, I've never heard of bench defense being a significant factor in the make or break for the title..

Yeah, plus the miscues were on both ends, tbh... at this time of the season though, I don't expect lock down D, tbh... if anything it will have to come from the KA, Simms, Butler, Jimmer, etc that are trying to make the team

[Chinook]

The issue is that Manu just can't get it done consistently on D anymore. Pop is GOING to close with him over Green, and Parker/Manu/Leonard/LMA/Duncan has the potential to be a bad defensive unit unless Aldridge is 100-percent engaged.

[SAGirl]

I thought it was Chinook (maybe not) that posted the player unit stats for everyone last year. It shows how each player impacts the other players he plays with (either postively or negatively and to what degree).
Roger should be interesting this year. I expect both Boban and Kyle will be better in some lineups thAn others. I really liked Ndoye, raw big, but he's so agile for his height. I think we'll see him again w LMA about to foul out'

[random21]

LMA not as bad as I thought on D.

Boban can be a defensive plus.

It's going to be a struggle for Pop to implement "Spurs D' with so many combos. But the potential is there.

I'm less worried about D than I was an hour ago.

Agree with Boban statement, but I wouldn't put him anywhere close to the court with a mobile 5 that can hit midrange shots....

[ElNono]

The issue is that Manu just can't get it done consistently on D anymore. Pop is GOING to close with him over Green, and Parker/Manu/Leonard/LMA/Duncan has the potential to be a bad defensive unit unless Aldridge is 100-percent engaged.

Manu didn't close against the Clippers last playoffs (at least on Game 7), so I'm not sure that's a given, tbh... plus I thought Gino's defense has been above average, tbh... at least much better than Tony... probably the 3rd best perimeter defender we had last season...

[DPG21920]

Might be me. I made topics the past two seasons highlighting the different units and their effectiveness. I post a decent amount though :lol

If so that was very helpful. Was the site you linked yours as well?

[TEXICAN]

Has Pop yelled at Aldridge yet for any of those fouls???

[HarlemHeat37]

I'd be pretty surprised if Boban gets playing time in serious games, this year IMO..he looked really slow, even against a 35-year old Birdman..

I know the Spurs don't have an alternative big, but still, can't imagine him playing against serious teams..

[DPG21920]

Manu didn't close against the Clippers last playoffs (at least on Game 7), so I'm not sure that's a given, tbh... plus I thought Gino's defense has been above average, tbh... at least much better than Tony... probably the 3rd best perimeter defender we had last season...

That doesn't make it good tbh..

[TXstbobcat]

Timmy!!!!

[Chinook]

I feel like Parker was better in the first game.

[TXstbobcat]

Verde and 1!!!!!

[r0drig0lac]

bosh destroying

[widowmaker]

Try rojadirecta.me they are showing the league pass feed.

[NASpurs]

First And 1 on a layup for DG that I can remember :lol

[SAGirl]

Danny fastbreak!!!

[SAGirl]

I feel like Parker was better in the first game.
:lmao
Jokes from you??

[ElNono]

That doesn't make it good tbh..

I think it really depends what Pop is looking for... if he's looking to apply D, Danny will probably play... if he's looking for playmaking, then Manu will probably get called.

[Nathan89]

I feel like Parker was better in the first game.:lmao

[TXstbobcat]

Verde!!!

[Russ]

I'd be pretty surprised if Boban gets playing time in serious games, this year IMO..he looked really slow, even against a 35-year old Birdman..

I know the Spurs don't have an alternative big, but still, can't imagine him playing against serious teams..

I could see Boban getting time against the Clips -- at least to let Pop see how that might work.

Boban is a tough crafty Euro vet. He might wreak havoc on those with big bodies and weak minds like DJ and Griff.

[Perry Mason]

I guess I'm watching a different game from those here saying the bigs are all slow? LMA doesn't look slow. He looked the same the last 2 seasons in Portland, except he's not taking possessions off like he used to there. And he is moving his feet methodically, so that he stays in a good position.

And Boban while slow was more mobile than expected. And Tony has played decent defense. It was West getting burned in the first half.

[r0drig0lac]

Kawhi

[SAGirl]

Tony good passes.

[ElNono]

Finally some fastbreak points

[weeks]

Kawhi is the most valuable player on this team right now.

[DPG21920]

I think it really depends what Pop is looking for... if he's looking to apply D, Danny will probably play... if he's looking for playmaking, then Manu will probably get called.

Agreed, hope it's mostly Danny though. Manu will definitely be needed, but DG needs to play. The team is better with him on the court on both ends.

[hater]

Mvparker running tangs

[DPG21920]

I'm ok with TP. The mindset seems good, he "looks" healthy (not explosive, but healthy and fluid) and is pushing the ball. He definitely hasn't been great or anything, but he's keeping things moving and pushing when he can. Hopefully his jumper is on this year and hopefully he can still break defenses down off the dribble when needed.

[ElNono]

Agreed, hope it's mostly Danny though. Manu will definitely be needed, but DG needs to play. The team is better with him on the court on both ends.

Hopefully it'll be mostly neither, meaning we're up 20 by the time the game is ending :lol

[Fireball]

Kawhi is the most valuable player on this team right now.

there never was a doubt about this ...

[SAGirl]

I think it really depends what Pop is looking for... if he's looking to apply D, Danny will probably play... if he's looking for playmaking, then Manu will probably get called.
Also, maybe with whoever is having a good game.

[Nathan89]

If Pop wants to close with Manu then he should play him at pg.

[DPG21920]

Whiteside's chest beefed up but his head looks small now

[TXstbobcat]

Timmy!!!!!

[ElNono]

det whiteside steroids

[RD2191]

Duncan carrying scrubs per usual.

[spursparker9]

http://i.imgbox.com/FAlrRn6c.jpg

Hell this is a preseason game right?

[BillMc]

Duncan's shooting percentage this year could be Shaq-like

[DPG21920]

What will also be interesting to watch too is how LMA reacts to stretches of not getting the ball. He has gone a while now without being involved too much (just made a great pass to Danny in the corner though)

[Shipupi]

Wow has Danny made a 3 in these 2 games?

[ElNono]

has Danny made any 3s in the preseason so far?

[spursistan]

Duncan carrying scrubs per usual.

[SpursFan86]

If so that was very helpful. Was the site you linked yours as well?

Nah, I didn't create the site if that's what you mean. This was the site I used though, let me know if it's the one you're remembering:

http://www.82games.com/1415/1415SAS2.HTM

[TXstbobcat]

Leonard33333333

[Nathan89]

Danny Green practicing his ball handling too much and not his 3's.

[spurraider21]

smh kawhi 4-13 shooting... he's getting jealous of aldridge having a good game

[SAGirl]

DAnny bricks! He was cold last game too. I hope he's saving the hot streak fir OKC

[spursistan]

looking like TD is going to be yet again our most consistent guy at 40 :lol

[DPG21920]

Nah, I didn't create the site if that's what you mean. This was the site I used though, let me know if it's the one you're remembering:

http://www.82games.com/1415/1415SAS2.HTM

Very similar - I use 82G a lot and yours looked similar to their site so I believe that is correct

[TXstbobcat]

Tony!!!!!

[Perry Mason]

Danny is D-Wade's kryptonite. Reminds me of his steals in the 2014 Finals.

[TXstbobcat]

West!!!!!

[hater]

Leonard takes some bad shots smh

[DPG21920]

With the bigs SA has (which LMA/Tim/West can all be good defensively) getting back into half court defense is going to be CRUCIAL. Transition defense will be tough, but in half court it can be very, very good.

[hater]

Parker kcking ass all over the place

[DPG21920]

I think what we are seeing from Kawhi is Pop's orders: Be ultra aggressive. Kawhi said he's trying to be aggressive and you've heard others talk about it. He may be forcing things, but I think that is the message early on.

[spurraider21]

aldridge is such an awesome fit as long as he's not going for the whole iso back up turnaround 20 footer thing

[TXstbobcat]

LMA!!!!

[NASpurs]

Manu :lol

[DPG21920]

aldridge is such an awesome fit as long as he's not going for the whole iso back up turnaround 20 footer thing

:lol Well you better get used to it because it's going to happen every game. Not just because of habit, but because no offense is run perfect - sometimes you have to take a bad shot.

[spurraider21]

manu!

[Buddy Mignon]

With the bigs SA has (which LMA/Tim/West can all be good defensively) getting back into half court defense is going to be CRUCIAL. Transition defense will be tough, but in half court it can be very, very good.

Stop wet dreaming little man.

[Buddy Mignon]

With the bigs SA has (which LMA/Tim/West can all be good defensively) getting back into half court defense is going to be CRUCIAL. Transition defense will be tough, but in half court it can be very, very good.

Stop wet dreaming little man.

[Mnky]

Y'all see Tony telling lmalpha not to get used to scoring?? I saw it.

[hater]

Manu with a good stretch tbh

[DPG21920]

Ugh, Kyle/Boban/Manu again. Here comes the MIA fast break points :lol

[Chinook]

Heat fans don't realize the ball can't be touched when it's over the cylinder.

[spurraider21]

:lol Well you better get used to it because it's going to happen every game. Not just because of habit, but because no offense is run perfect - sometimes you have to take a bad shot.
oh i know, when shit hits the fan (pass gets deflected, have to reset, etc) you need guys that can get shots off in a pinch... and aldridge is better than most at making tough shots. as long as those shots dont come at the expense of better shots early in the clock (basically the kobe dilemma)

[NASpurs]

David West still needs to get used to Manu's passes

[spurraider21]

Stop wet dreaming little man.


Stop wet dreaming little man.
:cry i'm not allowed to post upstairs :cry

[ElNono]

that Manu turnover :cry

[hater]

Manu with a 2013 TO

[ElNono]

Green gives it back

[weeks]

"Are you looking forward to trying to catch some of Manu's crazy passes?"

[BillMc]

"Are you looking forward to trying to catch some of Manu's crazy passes?"
:lol

[DPG21920]

Heat fans don't realize the ball can't be touched when it's over the cylinder.

:lol Their announcer "after seeing that again, it was on the way up" :lol?

[SAGirl]

I think what we are seeing from Kawhi is Pop's orders: Be ultra aggressive. Kawhi said he's trying to be aggressive and you've heard others talk about it. He may be forcing things, but I think that is the message early on.
Seems like it. I like it. They can make adjustments through the season depending on how defenses react to him.

[ElNono]

I want Patty firing a bit more, tbh... he's been kinda muted these two games

[HarlemHeat37]

Green having an ICY stage in preseason is great news, tbh:lol..

[heyheymymy]

You can really start to see the potential of the Spurs here. Starters are stacked with tons of options, and pop is going to be able to get them tons of rest when they get the score up and the bench comes in the string the game along. The score gets close again and pop can start to shuffle certain starters in with the bench.

Loving the rotations now, boban and KA coming in for LMA and Leonard. This team is so diverse.

[hater]

Damn this team is like the Titanic. Magestic but it could possibly sink after hitting an iceberg.

[Nathan89]

Heat fans don't realize the ball can't be touched when it's over the cylinder.

Commentator didn't either. He said it was a good block because it was still going up. But that's normal fan stuff.

[apalisoc_9]

Hopefully running plays via Leonard and Aldridge doesnt come at the expense of Green three pointers.

[TheGreatYacht]

smh kawhi 4-13 shooting... he's getting jealous of aldridge having a good game

[NASpurs]

Manu going 1 for 2 from the free throw line. Some things never change.

[Fireball]

Heat fans don't realize the ball can't be touched when it's over the cylinder. and it was in the way down

[TheGreatYacht]

Hopefully running plays via Leonard and Aldridge doesnt come at the expense of Green three pointers.
He's getting shots, just not making them

[DPG21920]

Seems like it. I like it. They can make adjustments through the season depending on how defenses react to him.

If you remember that practice where Pop was speaking to them about everyone needing to be ready to handle the ball and be aggressive; that is the position Kawhi will find himself in. Out of a lot of the sets, Kawhi will be the guy catching a lot of swing passes. He should be in a really good spot to take advantage and I think he will destroy a lot of teams.

[spurraider21]

:lmao boban

[SuperCam]

this autistic kiwi nigga throwing up a bunch of bricks :bang

[Nathan89]

KA getting blown by per the usual

[Russ]

Boban will relearn his post moves soon -- I bet he's a quick study.

[ElNono]

damn Boban

[r0drig0lac]

splitter esque

[weeks]

wtf boban just put it in!

[Fireball]

Boban Splitter

[Hoops Czar]

:lmao Boban is shit.

[TheGreatYacht]

Tiago's ghost hunting Boban.... Open at the rim, pump fake, stuffed.

[NASpurs]

Bobo would had been a lifesaver for this bench right now.

[T_L_P]

Is it just me, or does Manu look quite thin? I mean, he's always been wirey, but his face looks really sucked in.

[NASpurs]

Boban :lmao

[ElNono]

crofl these refs, come on son

[apalisoc_9]

I feel like Parker was better in the first game.

:lmao

[TXstbobcat]

Manu!!!!!!

[spurraider21]

:lmao jesus christ, boban

[DPG21920]

I know it is early and it would be harder for Boban more than anyone to adjust, but I just don't see many instances where he's out there this season.

[SpursFan86]

holy shit Boban looks horrible out there :lol

[ElNono]

good job Gino

[spursparker9]

Play Bonner over Boban!

[siraulo23]

B:lolban

[weeks]

Is it just me, or does Manu look quite thin? I mean, he's always been wirey, but his face looks really sucked in.
i was thinking the same thing
he looks like pure muscle right now

[Texas_Ranger]

marjanovic sucks and so does anderson.

[BillMc]

Boban looks surprisingly like a project to me.

[Russ]

Boban haters will eat their words!!! :lol

[Nathan89]

Play Bonner over Boban!

agreed.

[hater]

Even as bad as boban looks. He still surprisingly fast and mobile. And good hands.

Just looks rusty and unfamiliar imo

[spursistan]

Winslow is clueless out there..don't know what the hype was all about..

[TheGreatYacht]

Play Bonner over Boban!
Someone had to go too far smh

[ElNono]

yeah, fatal game for Bobby... though hater hyped him up after the last game, so it was somewhat expected... :lol

[apalisoc_9]

He's getting shots, just not making them

Was talking in terms of how good the looks are.

and obviously in general not just this game.

[hater]

Anderson does look bored tbh. Dissapointing

[SAGirl]

Wtf is this? Angry Manu. Boban blocked!! Preseason

[spursparker9]

Is Deshaun Thomas on the roster ?

[Mnky]

That was all arm by the Birdman on bobo. Don't let em lie to ya

[NASpurs]

yeah, fatal game for Bobby... though hater (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=7609) hyped him up after the last game, so it was somewhat expected... :lol

:lol

[Mr. Body]

Bob an is probably overthinking things. Wait until he adjusts.

[tmtcsc]

tmtcsc (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=2574) said:

Yes!!! And the Spurs shall inherit the Earth!! Buhm buhm dabuhm buhm buhm bum bum

:toast


Yes indeed.

http://www.guitaraficionado.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/rush.jpg

[hater]

yeah, fatal game for Bobby... though hater hyped him up after the last game, so it was somewhat expected... :lol

He's playing after months of injury time imo. Not worried here

[Kawhitstorm]

Don't forget that Yao was terrible by #1 overall pick standards during his first month as a rookie. Boban is no worse than Hibbert when he came into the league.

[Fireball]

Boban is a shy guy ... I really think he is very nervous and just not feels comfortable yet. But even if he had three dunks right now he would be at the end of the bench during regular season.

[HarlemHeat37]

yeah, fatal game for Bobby... though hater hyped him up after the last game, so it was somewhat expected... :lol

:lol..

[Chinook]

I don't think Anderson is a fit with Manu. He just seems to go into a shell when Ginobili's with him. Butler may get the nod after all.

[DPG21920]

Boban by far has the biggest adjustment period of anyone. It's going to take some time - not a knock on him. But with the Spurs depth he will fall back in the rotation while he learns. But he doesn't look like a stiff - you can see why they like him.

[Mnky]

Was talking in terms of how good the looks are.

and obviously in general not just this game.

Can't be more open than open bruh. He's just throwing bricks. He will definitely get his looks.

[Russ]

Idiot Heat announcers -- "Marjanovich was not drafted so he's fighting for his NBA life." :rolleyes

[HarlemHeat37]

Don't forget that Yao was terrible by #1 overall pick standards during his first month as a rookie. Boban is no worse than Hibbert when he came into the league.

2015 is a different era, though..if you're going to put a legit big man on the floor, he better be able to punish the small defenders..I'll give Boban the benefit of time, but not sure if he's coordinated enough to handle the pace and athleticism from an offensive standpoint..

He has looked really awkward when the ball is anywhere near him in these first 2 games..

[T_L_P]

marjanovic sucks and so does anderson.

FO has been praising KA left and right for a while now.

I don't see a future for him though. He's not good, which really makes me wonder what the staff is seeing to show so much praise.

[Kawhitstorm]

Bob an is probably overthinking things. Wait until he adjusts.

He fine on defense but he is totally out of rhythm on offense.

[DPG21920]

I don't think Anderson is a fit with Manu. He just seems to go into a shell when Ginobili's with him. Butler may get the nod after all.

That's the question I had - when Kyle isn't the focal point does he have enough value to be a positive? It's a big question for him.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Anyone know why Boris isn't playing?

[DPG21920]

West has to grab that rebound

[hater]

Lmao West. Pussy

[cd98]

He fine on defense but he is totally out of rhythm on offense.

No he's not. He can't guard pick and roll. Yes if he could just stand by the rim and block shots, but opposing teMs will make him move around. He's an emergency play only.

[ElNono]

why is Jimmer not playing, tbh?

[HarlemHeat37]

I don't think Anderson is a fit with Manu. He just seems to go into a shell when Ginobili's with him. Butler may get the nod after all.

Cojo all over again..

[SAGirl]

I strongly dislike Williams.

[Kawhitstorm]

2015 is a different era, though..if you're going to put a legit big man on the floor, he better be able to punish the small defenders..

He should be fine for a 5th big as long as he can actually catch a pass.

[DPG21920]

FO has been praising KA left and right for a while now.

I don't see a future for him though. He's not good, which really makes me wonder what the staff is seeing to show so much praise.

It's really not hard at all to see why SA likes Kyle. He does a lot of great things. But role is crucial and he's figuring his out.

[DPG21920]

FO has been praising KA left and right for a while now.

I don't see a future for him though. He's not good, which really makes me wonder what the staff is seeing to show so much praise.

It's really not hard at all to see why SA likes Kyle. He does a lot of great things. But role is crucial and he's figuring his out.

[cd98]

Anyone know why Boris isn't playing?

Back hurts from carrying French national team.

[hater]

:lmao spurs

Pussies

[Russ]

Boban needs to get a better handle on rebounding position -- I think his instincts are okay, but what worked in Serbia don't cut it here.

[ElNono]

horrible offense... get Simms in there

[TheGreatYacht]

Where's Ray