Game Thread #2: Nets @ Spurs 10/30 5:30 PST (7:30 CST, 2:30 Riga Time)

[SPURt]

Bobo

[Ron Swanson]

omg that pass!!!!

http://33.media.tumblr.com/f9f98ba3b2fe16453a10a51063a0fcfe/tumblr_nn4x9t5FIE1slyfzno1_400.gif

[james evans]

someone please gif that pass!!!!

[BatManu20]

Danny taking bad shots

[Cry Havoc]

Game 2 meltdown averted.

It's a long fucking season, folks.

[Uriel]

Well, that's one way to solve the chemistry problem. Just play a 5-man unit made up entirely of players from last year's team.

[Supreme_Being]

IcyHot is icy tonight.

[RD2191]

The fuck Kawhi

[UNT Eagles 2016]

let's face it though, we would have been blown out of our own gym tonight if we were playing anyone competent

[DMC]

Bend it like Boris

[jkid12456]

Diaw to Mills!!!

:lol

[Mugen]

so much room for improvement tbh. Pop hasn't even figured out how to use West/Aldridge properly yet and the lineups are still all over the place.

[BillMc]

Omg that diaw pass

That play needs to be a gif very soon.

[SpurPadre]

let's face it though, we would have been blown out of our own gym tonight if we were playing anyone competent

Or if the nets still had Teletubby.

[Kawhitstorm]

The season is a long one. He really overlaps with Boris but Boris has many more skills. Heavy B might start getting lazy later and we can use West. Hopefully tonight is an aberration for David.

West is basically the David Lee/PJ Brown of the Spurs. He isn't going to be a major difference maker in the postseason.

[Beaverfuzz]

:bobo

[Brian Windhorst]

Someone .gif that Diaw pass bah gawd

[TheGreatYacht]

There's more people in the food stands than in the seats

[UNT Eagles 2016]

David West took a 10M paycut, got benched, and is still up cheering

Aint criticizing that nig once
4th-5th big, tbh, depending on matchups

[Beaverfuzz]

let's face it though, we would have been blown out of our own gym tonight if we were playing anyone competent

I'll have the Spurs check with you to see who they should be playing each night.

[spursistan]

too much kawobe there, tbh

[RD2191]

There's more people in the food stands than in the seats

Fuck off

[Ron Swanson]

There's more people in the food stands than in the seats


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbRUTHGLu9s

[TXstbobcat]

Timmy and 1!!!!!!!!

[ElNono]

damn Manu the PG :tu

[pgardn]

West is basically the David Lee/PJ Brown of the Spurs. He isn't going to be a major difference maker in the postseason.

Well this may be true, but possibly he can give others rest in the regular season.
May need to see Boban as well later on.

[DMC]

Tim getting a lot of single coverage

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Timmy still doin work

[TheGreatYacht]

Fuck off
Forgot, that's better business for you, flipper

[RD2191]

Forgot, that's better business for you, flipper

And don't you forget it, scrub.

[beirmeistr]

god, manu doesn' t realize he is 38

[UNT Eagles 2016]

lol, triple teamed Johnson and the wide open guy jacks up a 3 when he could have had a layup

[tholdren]

take our rotation players out

[pgardn]

damn Manu the PG :tu

He is running about like a madman.

Pop needs to pull him and save him from himself.

I love seeing it, but it can't go on all season.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Lakers getting toasted in Sacramento by 20 in the first quarter, 2002 style

[TXstbobcat]

Manu!!!!!

[BatManu20]

Manu has been fantastic tonight.

[DMC]

Hater: Fuck this shit..

DMC: It will get better

[TXstbobcat]

Timmy!!!!!!!!!!!

[pgardn]

Jesus Manu looks 27.

Take him out.

[RD2191]

Spurs being bullies.:lol

[Ron Swanson]

Just fucking with the Nets now.

[james evans]

the better ginobli plays every year still leads me to believe he threw that 2013 finals. Shit just doesn't make sense.

[Uriel]

Get Marjanovic in there!

[Raven]

easy game.

[ElNono]

rape engaged

[DMC]

god, manu doesn' t realize he is 38
He will tomorrow lol

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Timmy is going to roast guys this year if he always draws the other team's weaker big single coverage

[pgardn]

Hater: Fuck this shit..

DMC: It will get better

Hater gonna hate.

Then disappear when things go well.

[BD24]

You do know Jarrett Jack is one of the worst defenders in the league
You clearly missed the point my man. Doesn't have to do with the matchup, point is Parker haters would rather see the Spurs lose than win with Parker playing well.

[spursgu]

The meltdown in here was funny when we were losing. :lol

[DMC]

rape engaged
EL

[hater]

Manu looks good respect. Wont last but this helps spurs get on the right program. Old veterans showing the way :tu

[beirmeistr]

He will tomorrow lol

good one

[sasaint]

Jesus Manu looks 27.

Take him out.

Yep. Simmons and Butler need some court time.

[BillMc]

Remember earlier in this thread when I said Duncan looked old?

Timmy with a big f-you Bill.:lol

[SPURt]

This game is over. This team is gonna be scary when West and Aldridge figure it out

[MI21]

It's time.

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/YSVQU2uoqn8/maxresdefault.jpg

[hater]

the better ginobli plays every year still leads me to believe he threw that 2013 finals. Shit just doesn't make sense.

He did throw it. Will never be forgiven.

[ElNono]

Pop might sit Manu Sunday, tbh... he definitely not going to play the back to back Celtics-Knicks

[Cry Havoc]

The meltdown in here was funny when we were losing. :lol

Wait until we're up by 28 in one game, the other team cuts it to 16, and people start talking about how we aren't even going to make the playoffs -- and are deadly serious. :rollin

[FkLA]

damn Manu the PG :tu

El Cliente looks like he has a couple of years left in him. That courtvision will always be there and it looks like lifting weights over the Summer has really helped him get his legs under him for his threes.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

nice win, but we should have won on Wednesday, tbh

[T_L_P]

Remember earlier in this thread when I said Duncan looked old?

Timmy with a big f-you Bill.:lol

Never question the God tbh

[TheGreatYacht]

rape engaged
Messi out for el Clasico

Have a good day :) :tu

[UNT Eagles 2016]

why is Manu still in?

[DMC]

Kawhi muli-millionaire and can't muster a grin.. he's THAT nigga

[Russ]

Pop leaving Aldridge in just to get him in shape.

[sasaint]

Timmy is going to roast guys this year if he always draws the other team's weaker big single coverage

Yep. That's the plan.

[DarrinS]

You pussies feel better now?

[BatManu20]

Show me something Kyle

[beirmeistr]

please take out manu'--too valuable

[TXstbobcat]

Manu!!!!!!!!

[ElNono]

the better ginobli plays every year still leads me to believe he threw that 2013 finals. Shit just doesn't make sense.

His head wasn't right in '13.... thankfully 5 happened

[DMC]

Get Manu out of the game already

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Anderson is so bad :lol thankfully it's garbage time

[Beaverfuzz]

Good way to open up the homestand.

[Uriel]

The fuck are Aldridge and Ginobili still doing on the floor? Get them out before they pull a hamstring or something.

[pgardn]

Take Manu out of the damn game.

[Russ]

Boban!!!!!

[DMC]

Shrek!

[Ron Swanson]

Boban!

[SpurPadre]

Nice swipe by Ray!

[Beaverfuzz]

Anderson is so bad :lol thankfully it's garbage time

:bobo agrees with that. Anderson blows.

[sasaint]

Boban sighting!

[Supreme_Being]

BOBAN TIME!!!!

[Two10Whitey]

Boban time hahahahahaha it's over.

[spursistan]

Manu :wow

[loveforthegame]

Manu looks like he's turned back the clock. :tu

[TXstbobcat]

Boban looks like a Jim Hensen creation

[pgardn]

The man with overlapping ear folds enters.

[beirmeistr]

nets are going to think its hallowwen with boban out there

[Beaverfuzz]

Boban. :lol

[RD2191]

Boban sucks

[DMC]

Boban: I'm a pirate
Lady: Yeah, I see your buckin'ears

[UNT Eagles 2016]

going to get to see Boban shoot free throws, yay

[r0drig0lac]

haha boban

[sasaint]

Did Boban's feet leave the floor???

[FkLA]

I like Boban. Plays with energy and you can tell the dude is just happy to have made it to the NBA.

[Ron Swanson]

going to get to see Boban shoot free throws, yay


He can probably reach forward and drop them in.

[hater]

Love boban tbh. Adorable creature. Looks like a gigantic stone elf.

[Cry Havoc]

Boban DWARFS Duncan. Holy crap. I bet he'd make Dwert look small.

[Raven]

damn boban is terrifying.

[SAGirl]

Boban!!! Ray with the steal. Pop still cheering on his guys in the sidelines. He cares about these bench guys.

[Russ]

Those fuckin' ears!

Looks like a giant Mitch Albom.

[SpurPadre]

Fuck I still can't get past that dude's jacked up ears. Did he used to be a wrestler at some point?

[UNT Eagles 2016]

:bobo agrees with that. Anderson blows.
well, he's the 5th wing behind Manu and Butler now... so he won't be playing outside of garbage time and punt nights.

[BillMc]

Never question the God tbh

Words to live by.

[DMC]

Has Bonner played a minute this year?

[moisaenz]

Treebeard will shoot freethrows

[Ron Swanson]

Has Bonner played a minute this year?

Nope

[hater]

Has Bonner played a minute this year?

Does anyone care?

[Robz4000]

Can't believe how good Manu looks. If only he can stay healthy.

[DMC]

Can we stop saying "big screen" and "flat screen "and "LED" when talking about TVs? They are all that way now.

[DarrinS]

These game threads have away too much overreaction, tbh. :lol

Elnono the lone voice of reason.


Lol, hater was really shitting himself to n the first half

[Kawhitstorm]

You clearly missed the point my man. Doesn't have to do with the matchup, point is Parker haters would rather see the Spurs lose than win with Parker playing well.

Trolls are going to troll

[Ron Swanson]

Cash money at the line.

[sasaint]

Has Bonner played a minute this year?

No. I think they want to redshirt him.

[hater]

Can't believe how good Manu looks. If only he can stay healthy.

He wont. But we can use whatever we can get at this point

[DMC]

3 second

[DarrinS]

Can't believe how good Manu looks. If only he can stay healthy.

It's Evita, according to hater

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Boban should be our technical foul FT shooter

[james evans]

"This bores me."

--Prince

[Uriel]

http://www.euroleague.net/rs/5mllfjvvlo5odytm/c4974b14-d249-46d4-9092-0e470e8d733d/e6d/filename/c49.jpg

[TXstbobcat]

Boban!!!!!!!!!

[hater]

Boban baby LMAO

[RD2191]

Lol boban

[DMC]

Boban

[Ron Swanson]

Boban!

[beirmeistr]

is that boban or westbrook

[theMatrix]

Manu should just rest and come back during the playoffs..

[SpurPadre]

With those 4 points, Boban almost has as many points as Bonner has for his career, tbh.

[pgardn]

Love boban tbh. Adorable creature. Looks like a gigantic stone elf.

He does look life an giant elf with bad ears.

[sasaint]

Athletic Boban!

[hater]

It's Evita, according to hater

Got that right bumpkins

[RD2191]

mvboban!

[TXstbobcat]

Boban!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ron Swanson]

Boban wrecking fools

[BD24]

Boban!!!

[FkLA]

Boban :worthy:

[Robz4000]

:lmao Boban!

[james evans]

dude's balling. this is how I play with him on 2k

[SAGirl]

BOBAN!!!!!

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Boban looking like prime Yao Ming out there, tbh

[Budkin]

#whataboutBob

[Raven]

damn boban

[r0drig0lac]

Boban

[SPURt]

Anyone find Boban's nipples to be noticeable

[Uriel]

Is Boban an upgrade over Baynes?

[SAGirl]

had we benched West against the Thunder and played Boban, we might have come ahead with a win.

[Brian Windhorst]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OVY7MmSSYs

ESI MI BOBAN

[UNT Eagles 2016]

disagree with the POTG tbh, I think Manu's half-buzzer-beating 3 or Kawhi's steal and dunk in the 3rd should have won POTG

[spurraider21]

Boban eat baby

[lilbthebasedgod]

Seriously, why don't we play this guy more? He seem like he could easily fill that bench inside defense hole and he's solid on offense

[MI21]

It's kind of demeaning how the crowd are cheering for Boban every time he scores as if he is Mark Madsen or some shit... the nig can play a little.

[siraulo23]

Boban mfers xDDD

[Brian Windhorst]

Boban > West

[BD24]

Can we play Boban instead of West with the second unit?

[UNT Eagles 2016]

West throwing Brandon Weeden passes in garbage time, tbh

[Ron Swanson]

Boban was playing keep away

[loveforthegame]

Boban is fun to watch.

He just volleys that ball around to rebound.

[DMC]

That's why he's not played more often.

[siraulo23]

Lmao

[sasaint]

Seriously, why don't we play this guy more? He seem like he could easily fill that bench inside defense hole and he's solid on offense

I wanted them to try him against Lopez.

[FkLA]

:lol Boban ain't shy. He's trying to get his tbh.

[loveforthegame]

Nice sequence.

[hater]

Damn boban with the sweet pass holy fuck. This giant is legit

[UNT Eagles 2016]

lol Nyets calling that timeout, WTF

[SpurPadre]

It's kind of demeaning how the crowd are cheering for Boban every time he scores as if he is Matt Bonner or some shit... the nig can play a little.

FIFY

[DMC]

Down by 10, up by 27. 37pt swing.

[SAGirl]

Kyle with the steal. I want to see more of Boban through the season. I like him.

[SPURt]

I want to see Boban meaningful minutes to see if he could fit

[dav4463]

was that diaw that just dissed the big man on the high five ? that was mean!!

[BD24]

God look how much bigger Boban looks than Duncan in the huddle :wow

[Beaverfuzz]

Brooklyn thinks you gets points for taking time outs.

[Ron Swanson]

Timmy should've hit Battier with that trophy.

[Uriel]

Timeout? :rolleyes

[pgardn]

Anyone find Boban's nipples to be noticeable

Too many malformed features to even ponder.
Just don't go there.
Its creepn me out.

[Beaverfuzz]

Kyle with the steal. I want to see more of Boban through the season. I like him.

He's very raw but you can't teach his size.

[TXstbobcat]

:flag:

[Brian Windhorst]

:lol Nets
:lol 26 2nd half points
:lol JJ's contract
:lol Don't even want to think about how much more expensive their roster is than ours

[T_L_P]

Nice seeing Tim get his Teammate award!

[BatManu20]

Good Win. :flag:

[pgardn]

He's very raw but you can't teach his size.

Nor his Ears.

[Uriel]

Great win, if only it inflates out point differential. :tu

[theMatrix]

Timeout into a turnover hahaha

[UNT Eagles 2016]

How many points did the Nyets score in the 2nd half tbh? It seemed like they had a ton in the 1st half and just couldn't buy a bucket in the 2nd

[RD2191]

Good win!

[SpurPadre]

Nice minutes from Ray, too.

[DMC]

On that award, that's Tony Tim is helping up, after Tony planked.

[hater]

was that diaw that just dissed the big man on the high five ? that was mean!!

Kawhi dissed everyone tbh he just walked to the locker room. Pretty fucked up

[BatManu20]

Down by 10, up by 27. 37pt swing.


:tu

[SAGirl]

LMA had a good game TBH. Only 10 points, but he was impactful in all the good ways. Good defense, saving possessions with some boards.

Some guys will be in the doghouse though.

[SpursIndonesia]

Just flat out deterrent Boban is to inside scoring against these 2nd & 3rd stringers, outstanding ! :tu

[Ron Swanson]

How many points did the Nyets score in the 2nd half tbh? It seemed like they had a ton in the 1st half and just couldn't buy a bucket in the 2nd

28

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Too many malformed features to even ponder.
Just don't go there.
Its creepn me out.
Cmon, it's Halloween bro! :D

[DMC]

LMA had a good game TBH. Only 10 points, but he was impactful in all the good ways. Good defense, saving possessions with some boards.

Some guys will be in the doghouse though.
I don't think so. Too early in the season for the dog house, Pop still working on rotations.

[FkLA]

Too many malformed features to even ponder.
Just don't go there.
Its creepn me out.

Dude fuck off. Obviously he has some kind of genetic disorder related to his height. Probably won't live to see the age of 50.

[hater]

Kawhi is an ass. Didn't even high five anyone. Wtf

[KL2]

The 2nd unit needs Boban, I'm not sure if you can fit West and Diaw as well though, a rim protector like Boban can erase a ton of mistakes.

[SoonerSpur512]

Good game. This team has so many options it is fun to watch

[beirmeistr]

enjoyable game

[Ron Swanson]

Kawhi is an ass. Didn't even high five anyone. Wtf

http://cdn.tegna-tv.com/-mm-/9e3bff266982469a700bebacaefc86fdaa29e89c/c=242-0-1678-1080&r=x404&c=534x401/local/-/media/2015/10/26/KENS/KENS/635814998793193991-Kawhi-Leonard-oven-mitt.JPG

[UNT Eagles 2016]

28
This teaches us a few things:

- This team has untapped potential on defense
- BUT, Diaw and West CANNOT play together as the 2 bigs
- We must have one of Aldridge or Duncan (or, perhaps Boban later) in the game to consistently get stops
- LMA is a team player
- Kawhi is going to be an allstar this year
- Anderson shouldn't play except in garbage time and punt games

[sasaint]

The 2nd unit needs Boban, I'm not sure if you can fit West and Diaw as well though, a rim protector like Boban can erase a ton of mistakes.

Yep. I even wanted to see him tested against Lopez.

[BillMc]

Did the Rockets just decide not to play this season?

[Russ]

Boban -- 5 rebounds in 5 minutes.

[BatManu20]

In other news..


660287596648652800

[SAGirl]

Nice minutes from Ray, too.
Yea, he was good. Had a steal of his own. He needs to keep the hustle plays at the PG spot, there is a need for that in the team.

[BillMc]

Joe Johnson 1-7 and 2 points.

Kawhi. :clap

[ElNono]

We win! :flag:

[Mugen]

Boris and West will be able to play together once DWest gets his groove offensively and Pop staggers lineups better so that Manu isn't the best perimeter defender on the court tbh.

[dav4463]

so it was kawhi who didn't high five boban! how mean!

[SAGirl]

I don't think so. Too early in the season for the dog house, Pop still working on rotations.
ha ha you are right. I was kind of half joking. Should have used the blue font though, cause I am not known for humor around here.

[SpurPadre]

This teaches us a few things:

- This team has untapped potential on defense
- BUT, Diaw and West CANNOT play together as the 2 bigs
- We must have one of Aldridge or Duncan (or, perhaps Boban later) in the game to consistently get stops
- LMA is a team player
- Kawhi is going to be an allstar this year
- Anderson shouldn't play except in garbage time and punt games

Except against the Dubs.

[sasaint]

Yea, he was good. Had a steal of his own. He needs to keep the hustle plays at the PG spot, there is a need for that in the team.

I expect to see him and Boban get a few more minutes next game.

[Ron Swanson]

Joe Johnson 1-7 and 2 points.

Kawhi. :clap

At least NJ isn't paying him a lot of money.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

The 2nd unit needs Boban, I'm not sure if you can fit West and Diaw as well though, a rim protector like Boban can erase a ton of mistakes.
Agreed, unless we're playing an uber-small team like the Warriors' small lineup. West continues to look very much a fair price for his minimum contract, nothing more nothing less. I don't know if he'll accept being the 5th big, though. Boris "Horry" Diaw continues to be invaluable and indispensable to the team. Boban is only 27 and he could turn into quite a hell of a force off the bench if he'd actually use his nature-given body to overwhelm guys in the post instead of turning around and shooting a pop-a-shot over their heads. GSG!

[BillMc]

At least NJ isn't paying him a lot of money.
:lol

[dbreiden83080]

Well that was a second-half ass whooping we handed them.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Except against the Dubs.
I've actually said that before, so yes that's true. West + Diaw are superior to Speights + any other bench big they have. But against the likes of HOU, OKC, LAC, CLE, etc.... Diaw + West are a giant liability together. West is the main reason why as he is too inversatile on offense and too short to alter shots on defense.

[SpurPadre]

You absolutely cannot play Boban against the Thunderefs, Dubs, or the Cavs, though. They're way too fast for him.

[sasaint]

Boris and West will be able to play together once DWest gets his groove offensively and Pop staggers lineups better so that Manu isn't the best perimeter defender on the court tbh.

I hope you are right. We have a lot to figure out still, and I think these old pros will be able to be on the floor against most teams. I still expect to see Timmy and LMA staggered more.

[Mugen]

The Spurs won 60 games with Blair/Bonner being the backup bigs in 2011. They'll be fine with Boris/West tbh.

[Brazil]

Fun game tbh

[DMC]

Who the fuck is this commentator? Young? That's Butler. Mano? da fuk?

[313]

Haven't been able to watch but how's everyone playing?

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Boris and West will be able to play together once DWest gets his groove offensively and Pop staggers lineups better so that Manu isn't the best perimeter defender on the court tbh.
Butler is the best bench perimeter defender, so hopefully he'll be the permanent 4th wing going forward instead of Andershit.

[DMC]

imo LMA started the energy surge with his put back of his own shot, then his block. He cranked it up, and it became contagious.

[BillMc]

Fun game tbh

Yep. We need a gif of that Boris pass though. It was a work of art.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

The Spurs won 60 games with Blair/Bonner being the backup bigs in 2011. They'll be fine with Boris/West tbh.
Blair actually started half that season :lol but you're not going to win a championship trotting out turd towers against bulky opposing second units.

[SpurPadre]

imo LMA started the energy surge with his put back of his own shot, then his block. He cranked it up, and it became contagious.

Him and TP, tbh. Hopefully Pop can start running some pick and rolls with LMA next game, though.

[HI-FI]

Damn missed out on the third quarter explosion. When things start clicking, this team is going to be a juggernaut.

[BillMc]

LMA +28 and still "trying to fit in". League should be really scared when he's got our system down. :lol

[BillMc]

5:00 Am in Riga....but... I'm going to go watch the second half again....

[UNT Eagles 2016]

LMA had a good game TBH. Only 10 points, but he was impactful in all the good ways. Good defense, saving possessions with some boards.

Some guys will be in the doghouse though.
1. Yes, I agree Aldridge was fine, he acquiesced to a much smaller PPG by signing here but he'll have his big nights. The Aldridge-Duncan pairing is like putting Dez Bryant and Antonio Brown on either wideout end, you better damn well have 2 amazing guys to match up with them or you have to double and get schooled elsewhere.

2. West and Anderson, I don't know about anyone else though

[Brazil]

Yep. We need a gif of that Boris pass though. It was a work of art.

:bobo

[DarrinS]

we have the worst assembled team in the last few decades

What a faggot :lmao

[SpurPadre]

I hope LMA had fun tonight and is cool with the fact that some games, he just won't get more than 10 points and 10 shot attempts.

[NASpurs]

What a faggot :lmao

:lol

[DarrinS]

When this shit really clicks (and it hasn't yet), nba = fucked

[TimDunkem]

What a faggot :lmao
The bi-polar, cliff jumping shtick has definitely run it's course. After every bad play or bad game, you can be sure Hater is going to start bitching on the forums. Everyone should just put the guy on ignore at this point...I'll start.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Some more notes from the game?

- Bonner is likely going to be odd man out and on the inactive list this season (along with Simmons). I'd still like him to play spot minutes specifically against OKC though
- Manu and Tim still look very good
- The starters and Manu all had huge positive +/- numbers, TD and Aldridge the most because they are a killer combo on both ends when they play together
- West was the worst player on the court for the Spurs, followed by Anderson
- Marjanovic can play, but he needs to rein himself in and maximize his natural ability to dominate the middle of the paint and grab easy offensive rebounds. None of those soft floating trash shots
- The Spurs shot an astonishing 100% from the free throw line!!!!!!!!!!


GSG

[SAGirl]

I hope you are right. We have a lot to figure out still, and I think these old pros will be able to be on the floor against most teams. I still expect to see Timmy and LMA staggered more.
Yea, its going to be critical to figure out a rotation that works. The original idea Pop had, what seemed rational with Diaw/West hasn't worked and you could not have found that out in preseason bc Diaw didn't play. We did know from preseason that Boban is a presence in the paint on D. I expect Pop to stagger minutes more than we have seen previously. Not only do Timmy and LMA need to see minutes with the bench like tonight, but the wing rotation will need tweaking as well. Maybe have one of Kawhi/Danny with the bench and get Kyle with the starters for a few minutes, unless its against the few scorer SF in the league. The starters can use some perimeter playmaking, which is Kyle's strength, whereas the bench can use a perimeter defender to help out.

There is bound to be more mix/match. Boban and Ray should get minutes here and there too. They bring some valuable things and need their chemistry with others as well. Butler is the designated shooter for occasional use, and Simmons/Bonner are suited up. That is it lol
:flag:

[DarrinS]

Some more notes from the game?

- Bonner is likely going to be odd man out and on the inactive list this season (along with Simmons). I'd still like him to play spot minutes specifically against OKC though
- Manu and Tim still look very good
- The starters and Manu all had huge positive +/- numbers, TD and Aldridge the most because they are a killer combo on both ends when they play together
- West was the worst player on the court for the Spurs, followed by Anderson
- Marjanovic can play, but he needs to rein himself in and maximize his natural ability to dominate the middle of the paint and grab easy offensive rebounds. None of those soft floating trash shots
- The Spurs shot an astonishing 100% from the free throw line!!!!!!!!!!


GSG


I saw that tweet n the box score. Gotta hit those freebies

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Or if the nets still had Teletubby.
did he die? I heard something happened to his heart

[TimDunkem]

did he die? I heard something happened to his heart
He's on the Suns now, I believe.

[DarrinS]

Yea, its going to be critical to figure out a rotation that works. The original idea Pop had, what seemed rational with Diaw/West hasn't worked and you could not have found that out in preseason bc Diaw didn't play. We did know from preseason that Boban is a presence in the paint on D. I expect Pop to stagger minutes more than we have seen previously. Not only do Timmy and LMA need to see minutes with the bench like tonight, but the wing rotation will need tweaking as well. Maybe have one of Kawhi/Danny with the bench and get Kyle with the starters for a few minutes, unless its against the few scorer SF in the league. The starters can use some perimeter playmaking, which is Kyle's strength, whereas the bench can use a perimeter defender to help out.

There is bound to be more mix/match. Boban and Ray should get minutes here and there too. They bring some valuable things and need their chemistry with others as well. Butler is the designated shooter for occasional use, and Simmons/Bonner are suited up. That is it lol
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Damn. One of the smartest posters on ST is a girl. :lol

But you could be anybody, tbh. Good stuff, tho.

[SpurPadre]

did he die? I heard something happened to his heart

He's in the Suns roster and promptly took a shit on us in the preseason.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Yea, its going to be critical to figure out a rotation that works. The original idea Pop had, what seemed rational with Diaw/West hasn't worked and you could not have found that out in preseason bc Diaw didn't play. We did know from preseason that Boban is a presence in the paint on D. I expect Pop to stagger minutes more than we have seen previously. Not only do Timmy and LMA need to see minutes with the bench like tonight, but the wing rotation will need tweaking as well. Maybe have one of Kawhi/Danny with the bench and get Kyle with the starters for a few minutes, unless its against the few scorer SF in the league. The starters can use some perimeter playmaking, which is Kyle's strength, whereas the bench can use a perimeter defender to help out.

No
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Don't put bad ideas into Pop's brain! The scrub should only be playing in GARBAGE TIME. That's it. Butler is the 4th wing, the end.