Could the Spurs’ Frontcourt Become Something Historically Special?

[TheDoctor]

Preseason is finally here, Spurs are 0-2 btw for those who have not been counting, but the constant believe is that San Antonio will be really good.

Now, fresh of the signing of the most coveted Free Agent in the offseason, the Spurs kinda began a rebuilding not so rebuilding process this summer. As you all know, besides LMA Spurs signed PF David West and Euroleague MVP Serbian Giant Boban Marjanovic. Pair those with the GOATPF and Boris and you end up with one of the best and deepest frontcourts in the League.

With the preseason underway, we are starting to get some glimpses and teases of what we can expect from a really special frontcourt. And I’m thrilled about it. Taking last night as an omen, you can foresight how the HI-Lo play between LMA and Tim Duncan will severely punish small-ball heavy teams and how ridiculous amazing the pick and pop between LMA and our perimeter players is going to be. You can notice DWest is still finding his niche and groove coming off the bench, but an important observation is that he seems very happy with his role and to be playing for the Spurs. His highly BBIQ should help him fit.

From the newly acquired big men trio, obviously Boban is the one who needs more time to adjust to the NBA style and pace. Sometimes he looks overwhelmed, tentative and anxious when near the ball. But given its size and massive body, Boban should intimidate 2nd/3rd string big men which are the ones he should be playing against. Offensively, so far he has looked averaged posting up and defensively he has looked nicely active. He has some pretty light feet for someone his size.

With that in mind, I think Pop hardest job will be fitting these big fellas rotations on the fly when particular matches change during games. But overall, with at least two superstars big men starting, one former All-Star, a multifaceted French and a Giant coming off the bench, the Spurs’ frontcourt is going to be GOOD. Really GOOD.

Could this Spurs' frontcourt become something historically special?

[dabom]

Kawhi LMA Duncan is the best backcourt in the NBA right now. Fuck preseason standings.

[spurraider21]

Kawhi LMA Duncan is the best backcourt in the NBA right now. Fuck preseason standings.
:lmao backcourt

[dabom]

:lmao backcourt

Typo. :lol

[benefactor]

Typo. :lol
Yeah...because the words front and back aren't opposites or anything.

[dabom]

Yeah...because the words front and back aren't opposites or anything.

If you have seen the other hundred times I used it correctly, how else would you assess the error?

[szkorhetz]

I could watch this all day long.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srnMVg65Avo

[webshad]

Front court will be solid, Spurs will dominate teams this year.

I'm only afraid of an early peak when it's a long season.

[Fireball]

If you have seen the other hundred times I used it correctly, how else would you assess the error?

cause you are not only a faggot, but also an idiot

[SuperCam]

Kawhi LMA Duncan is the best backcourt in the NBA right now. Fuck preseason standings.

LeBron Love Russian are better, tbh. But also more injury prone

[dabom]

LeBron Love Russian are better, tbh. But also more injury prone

Mozgov and love? :wakeup

[weeks]

I could watch this all day long.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srnMVg65Avo
man, we gave up splitter for this.
if LMA can just be serviceable on D....i think it's gonna be a fun season

[TheDoctor]

...I'm only afraid of an early peak when it's a long season.

Early peaking with approximately 5 new rotation players should not be an issue. Usually teams who peak early in the season are teams who have spent some years playing together. Even then, Pop always love to keep mixing line-ups at the start of every season probably trying to avoid just that.

[TheGreatYacht]

I could watch this all day long.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srnMVg65Avo
Finally other team's Centers gonna work on defense....

[Horse]

LeBron Love Russian are better, tbh. But also more injury prone

Ok we know your a Spur-hating faggot but even you can not be serious

[Kawhitstorm]

Best frontcourt since Admiral/Tim/Sean (98-99).

[SuperCam]

Ok we know your a Spur-hating faggot but even you can not be serious

King James >>>>>>>> Kiwi
Love wash with LMAlpha
Tim > Russian

but Tim will play fewer minutes than the Russian so the Russian might still have more overall impact

[Kawhitstorm]

King James >>>>>>>> Kiwi
Love wash with LMAlpha
Tim > Russian

but Tim will play fewer minutes than the Russian so the Russian might still have more overall impact

Regular season stats:lmao

http://i.imgur.com/CPYEit4.jpg

[HarlemHeat37]

Spurs' frontcourt is much better than Cleveland's from a fit standpoint, tbh..

Post-prime Lebron and Love is a hideous defensive combination, not to mention their chemistry issues, last season..

[SuperCam]

King James spanked that ass when you stop cherry picking, faggot. You think King James gets buttfucked by Matt Barnes? smh

[kobyz]

^^^ what a knockout to the player fan krew!!!

[dabom]

King James spanked that ass when you stop cherry picking, faggot. You think King James gets buttfucked by Matt Barnes? smh

I think you forgot the time Kawhi owned Lebron for Duncan's fifth ring. smh.

[kobyz]

OP and others need to calm down with their praises and expectations, we still don't know how LMA handle this situation and if he can clean some nonsense in his game and become tougher, better winning player... Remember Duncan in his 40 year and can collapse anytime... David West is looking like what he is nowadays minimum contract player, he and Boris with no mobility almost... And Kawhi needs to recover from last playoff when Barnes open his ass...

[BillMc]

Early peaking with approximately 5 new rotation players should not be an issue. Usually teams who peak early in the season are teams who have spent some years playing together. Even then, Pop always love to keep mixing line-ups at the start of every season probably trying to avoid just that.

This

[BillMc]

Tim should have a shot at a career high in FG% this year.

At 40 no less...:lol

[Mikeanaro]

We are only losing games because of the scrubs.

[NameLess Scrub]

I don't like Lebron.. but I don't think he's past his time.
He's showing to be breaking down a little with more injuries, but he's still the same dominant Lebron and his role won't change IMO.

It probably should though. Lebron/Love sounds great, but they need to learn how to use Love's offensive skills since he can't dominate on defense.
Because of that, Cleveland's front court might not be that good..

[TheDoctor]

I don't like Lebron.. but I don't think he's past his time.
He's showing to be breaking down a little with more injuries, but he's still the same dominant Lebron and his role won't change IMO.

It probably should though. Lebron/Love sounds great, but they need to learn how to use Love's offensive skills since he can't dominate on defense.
Because of that, Cleveland's front court might not be that good..

No worries about injuries when you can do a Balconish trip to Miami and refuel.

[Spurtacular]

Tim should have a shot at a career high in FG% this year.

At 40 no less...:lol

Interesting thought. If last game wasn't an anomaly, you're probably right.

[Spurtacular]

I don't think high percentages at older ages are that uncommon btw. A lot of volume shooters increase their percents when they become more selective with their shots.

[unleashbaynes]

I could watch this all day long.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srnMVg65Avo

:hungry:

[Seventyniner]

I could watch this all day long.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srnMVg65Avo

Good stuff, thanks for posting.

Aldridge needs to back up a few feet on that pick and pop. You can't tell me that he couldn't make almost as good of a percentage from 3 and the efficiency would skyrocket. It even draws a defender further from the basket.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Front court will be solid, Spurs will dominate teams this year.

I'm only afraid of an early peak when it's a long season.
wouldn't mind an early peak so we get to rest guys in late march and april with a huge lead in the standings, tbh

[Kawhitstorm]

King James spanked that ass when you stop cherry picking, faggot. You think King James gets buttfucked by Matt Barnes? smh

LeBron shot 39% & had 27 turnover against the Bulls (also shot 39% in his so called "epic" Finals) :lol meanwhile Kawhi shot 48% against the Clippers. Kawhi played w/ a net negative Porker/Splitter & Danny not being able to hit the side of the barn meanwhile LeBron had Kyrie against the Bulls & had Tristan going against a beat up Bulls frontline not to mention JR/Shumper/Delly played well against the Bulls. Jimmy Butler on a down year defensively had him huffing & puffing despite not having any legit rim protectors b/c of Noah/Pau being injured.

[kobyz]

Spurs' frontcourt is much better than Cleveland's from a fit standpoint, tbh..

Post-prime Lebron and Love is a hideous defensive combination, not to mention their chemistry issues, last season..
Way to keep being this scrub poster and not learning from past mistakes need to be more modest and deliberate... What's that in you so insecure poster have to show off?

[AFMadison]

We are only losing games because of the scrubs.

[spursistan]

bump

PTS/Reb vs the Nets

TD: 15/8
LMA: 11/10
Kawhi: 16/10

:tu

[Spurs9]

Going to be the best spurs team ever assembled tbh

[SuperCam]

Spurs' frontcourt is much better than Cleveland's from a fit standpoint, tbh..

Post-prime Lebron and Love is a hideous defensive combination, not to mention their chemistry issues, last season..

King James 29/5/4
Mr. love 24/14/5
Russian 9/5


Cleveland frontcourt still the league standard right now, tbhq.




"6th best team" :lmao

[spursistan]

PTS/Reb vs the NYK

TD: 16/10
LMA: 19/6
Kawhi: 18/14

Our frontcourt has been basically carrying the team..it is no trespass zone..hopefully, it says the same way vs much better competition..looks like 2/3 will have Double doubles most of the nights..

[Yuixafun]

SPurs front court D >>>>> Cleveland.

And KL has increased his physical prowess and basketball acumen.

While Lebron James is about to start declining in his prime, already past his physical prime.

And LMA is quick enough to stay on Love on the perimeter.

Meanwhile LMA can attack Love, Likewise for KL now.

Duncan is a Legend

[TheDoctor]

Spurs' scoring in the paint this season has been outrageous. I mean, they're wrecking the competition from inside out.

Last night they shot 76.5% from 0-6ft:

http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/GYR0MEISTER/Spurs_Knicks.png

[SuperCam]

SPurs front court D >>>>> Cleveland.

And KL has increased his physical prowess and basketball acumen.

While Lebron James is about to start declining in his prime, already past his physical prime.

And LMA is quick enough to stay on Love on the perimeter.

Meanwhile LMA can attack Love, Likewise for KL now.

Duncan is a Legend


Spursfan :downspin:alert

Nig... Cleveland and Spurs differ only by 1.5 pts per game allowed in the paint right now, tbh :lol
https://www.teamrankings.com/nba/stat/opponent-points-in-paint-per-game?date=2015-11-03


And on offense, their frontcourt leads the league in efficiency despite going against Noel and Whiteside so far :wow
http://www.hoopsstats.com/basketball/fantasy/nba/teamstats/16/3/eff/1-1


Only on this board is Kiwi and King James even mentioned in the same breath :lmao Despite this "decline" he's actually been playing very elite perimeter D this season so far, much better than last year even tbh...

[TheDoctor]

....Despite this "decline" he's actually been playing very elite perimeter D this season so far, much better than last year even tbh...

Other than your opinion, you got any prove to back up that?

[BillMc]

PTS/Reb vs the NYK

TD: 16/10
LMA: 19/6
Kawhi: 18/14

Our frontcourt has been basically carrying the team..it is no trespass zone..hopefully, it says the same way vs much better competition..looks like 2/3 will have Double doubles most of the nights..

Our frontcourt is so badass that freakin' David West can't even get (many) minutes.

[SuperCam]

Other than your opinion, you got any prove to back up that?

He has the same number of Defensive win shares per game this year as Kiwi, DJordan, Gobert, Favors, and Butler


King James keeping up with the young guns :worthy:

[TheDoctor]

He has the same number of Defensive win shares per game this year as Kiwi, DJordan, Gobert, Favors, and Butler


King James keeping up with the young guns :worthy:

Where are they? Where are those said numbers?

[spursistan]

Our frontcourt is so badass that freakin' David West can't even get (many) minutes.
to be fair, he has looked way too lost himself and one hope he isn't "done"..I lean to the former until further notice..