Boban getting doubled

[dabom]

:lmao

[spursistan]

:lol at Pop thinking Bonner is more serviceable even right now

[Uriel]

Did this really need a thread?

[FkLA]

Does Boban's outburst officially make Rique the worst player on the team?

[dabom]

Did this really need a thread?

Yes it did tbh. :lmao

[dabom]

Does Boban's outburst officially make Rique the worst player on the team?

Yes tbh. :lmao

[LittleCriminal]

BoBan!!

[BD24]

6 points and 5 boards in 5 minutes. Seriously can we play Boban with the second unit instead of west. On another note Rondae Hollis Jefferson looked great, sheame he didn't slip to us or we didn't trade up a few spots for him. Would be a good backup for KL

[dabom]

Dude is a tank out there. 290 zero fat. :lmao

[TimDunkem]

Is he better than West?

[BD24]

Put him out there with shooters and he can kick when he gets doubled, seems like he was drawing a double almost every time he touched the ball. Is a pretty good passer.

[BD24]

Is he better than West?
I don't know if I would say he is better, but he is a better fit with the second unit imo.

[TimDunkem]

I don't know if I would say he is better, but he is a better fit with the second unit imo.
No doubt he's a better fit with the second unit since Diaw and West are just too undersized to play together. However, considering Bobi has a jumper and is an impact defensive player, I'd say the level of talent between him and West isn't as great as some might have believed.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

I don't know if I would say he is better, but he is a better fit with the second unit imo.
:lol dude it's been two games. He's not either of that yet.. West looked good yesterday

[BillMc]

Any 5th big that draws double teams is pretty awesome. You think Jeff Ayers was drawing double teams? :lol

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

No doubt he's a better fit with the second unit since Diaw and West are just too undersized to play together. However, considering Bobi has a jumper and is an impact defensive player, I'd say the level of talent between him and West isn't as great as some might have believed.
:lol get out of here

[BD24]

:lol dude it's been two games. He's not either of that yet.. West looked good yesterday
Part of the reason we lost to the Thunder was West and Boris getting raped on the boards. Its pretty clear they are going to get out rebounded a majority of the time and don't really have good enough post defense. Maybe they will be ok against smaller Frontcourts, but they are going to get smashed on the boards by most.

[TimDunkem]

All I'm saying is the difference in talent seemingly isn't as great as we thought. It's still early in the season, of course.

[Arcadian]

This guy needs to be in the regular rotation. We need his size. Fuck small ball.

[rudwick]

I want to see the Bobi and Manu pick and roll.

[pgardn]

I really like the guy.

But this was junk time against the Nets.

Reality check disengaged at the moment.

[TimDunkem]

Definitely needs minutes with the second unit to see what he can do against better competition. His play has been encouraging though.

[Russ]

Rookie of the Year?????

[BatManu20]

Lol at overhyping Boban already. He's a fan favorite, and rightfully so, but he's doing this against scrubs tbh. Need to see him get some burn against legit big men.

[spurtech09]

What ive seen from Boban the guy can play.....For a newcomer in the Nba he definitely looks better than west.....I know he played against scrubs but he still has some upside to him.....west is a vet and has been in the nba for quite some time now.....west looks washed up

[UNT Eagles 2016]

This guy needs to be in the regular rotation. We need his size. Fuck small ball.
Agreed 110%

[Mikeanaro]

Boban is quickly becoming a fan favorite, his height, his scary face, the way he moves and how is he playing is awesome.

[spurtech09]

Boban is quickly becoming a fan favorite, his height, his scary face, the way he moves and how is he playing is awesome.He is a fan fav. cause of his scary face....That's messed up.......not cool at all bro..

[YGWHI]

This guy needs to be in the regular rotation. We need his size. Fuck small ball.
I would have liked to have seen him a few minutes against Kanter. At least Boban size would bother him more than West/Diaw...

[Mikeanaro]

He is a fan fav. cause of his scary face....That's messed up.......not cool at all bro..
Come on that is not the only reason, every other team would love to have his all... other teams fans must be so salty.

[pgardn]

He is a fan fav. cause of his scary face....That's messed up.......not cool at all bro..

Ok... How about his scary ears?

[DeRozan m8]

Boban is a legend, was stoked when he came on

[TheDoctor]

A force to be reckoned with... :flag:

[SAGirl]

I don't know if I would say he is better, but he is a better fit with the second unit imo.
You are exactly right on that. Not a knock on West. He's just not a rim protector, so while Boban is still developing his game to play at this level, what he does provide is needed.

[BD24]

You are exactly right on that. Not a knock on West. He's just not a rim protector, so while Boban is still developing his game to play at this level, what he does provide is needed.
It's not just the rim protection, the rebounding as well. West and bobo get destroyed on the boards. Kanter raped them in okc, big part of the reason we lost that game.

[TimDunkem]

Garbage time or not, it's not difficult to spot a guy who can play the game the right way. Bobanator is no scrub. That much is certain.

[spurraider21]

Does Boban's outburst officially make Rique the worst player on the team?
rent free

[dweaver99027]

If he did it against Lopez I'd be more impressed. Still has to get used to the pace of the NBA game and secure balls rather than fumbling them. But first test was encouraging...

[BgdSerbia]

:bobo
http://i.imgur.com/weCNjYR.jpg

:p:

[BillMc]

Boban has a 48.1 PER.

Boban for MVP!!!:lol

[Fireball]

I really like the guy.

But this was junk time against the Nets.

Reality check disengaged at the moment.

But it is great to have Boban destroying the opposing scrubs during crunch time and keeps the crowd entertained. I mean normally in blowouts our third unit sucks and ends up with -10 against opposing scrubs ...

Having that said ... I would love if Pop plays him against the Knicks ... its a b2b and Lopez/Porzingis might be the right fit for him to go at

[Spurs9]

Need to pick up his jersey tbh

[EVAY]

It's not just the rim protection, the rebounding as well. West and bobo get destroyed on the boards. Kanter raped them in okc, big part of the reason we lost that game.

This.

[EVAY]

We all know how long it takes Pop to get confidence in a big man, and we all see that Boban is not 'ready for prime time' yet.

Add to that Pop's undoubtedly strong support of the character of a guy like West having given up so much money to play on this team, and I think it is going to be hard for Boban to break into the rotation in the second squad.

Finally, Pop will always try to make sure that no player on his squad ever gets a reputation as a foul machine, and given his size and his rookie status, Boban is gonna get called for a potload of fouls every time he plays against another team's regular rotation players.

Having said all of that...it is absolutely true, imo, that the lack of height in the second squad cost us the first game and cost us the lead in the second game. Pop just has to figure this out.

[Chinook]

I think Pop solves this by resting Tim and West a good deal pretty soon. Give Boban a chance to play in the second unit without demoting West. If Marjanovic shows he can hang, then I do think Pop will bring him in situationally. West is trying, but he's not a center. And his offense isn't good enough to compensate. But with rest for four 30-plus bigs and garbage time, Boban will get his.

[EVAY]

I think Pop solves this by resting Tim and West a good deal pretty soon. Give Boban a chance to play in the second unit without demoting West. If Marjanovic shows he can hang, then I do think Pop will bring him in situationally. West is trying, but he's not a center. And his offense isn't good enough to compensate. But with rest for four 30-plus bigs and garbage time, Boban will get his.

From your lips to god's ears.

[JeffDuncan]

Is he better than West?

At center he is.

[Harry Callahan]

Boban will play a lot earlier than Baynes did and AB is a pretty decent NBA player. I like what BM can bring.

The DNPs for the older bigs will allow for some good chances to play in an 82 game regular season.

Let's be honest, very few NBA players will want to try and get over or through Bobbi at the rim. All he has to do is stand there with his arms up. Plus, he can actually move around pretty well for his size. He's was another smart pickup by the front office.

[dbestpro]

Would like to see some second unit run with Boban at the post, West PF, Diaw at SF, Anderson SG, and Manu as PG. Boban really alters a teams desire to drive the basket so we could crowd the shooters even if our perimeter defense would be a little slower.

[random21]

Did this really need a thread?

Every little thing needs a thread, especially when it involves Boban

[Vito Corleone]

The guy is not ready for prime time minutes, but he isn't far off either.

I could see him spelling Tim for longer periods of time and for guys like West and LM he offers the opportunity for them to play the PF and not center spot.

No matter what, you can't teach 7'4, he is huge and demands attention down low when he gets the ball. If he can rebound and defend he will be a godsend for this team. We don't need him to score but we do need the other things.

My first impression of him was he was the second coming of George Muresan, but he is much more skilled than George ever was.

[wildbill2u]

I realize its early days with Boban, but we really should remember that he's been a pro for a while and was considered the best center in Europe. New system, new teammates and new league, I get that--- but we ought to consider the possible/probable upside.

I'd like to see more of him with LMA.

RELEASE THE KRAKEN!

[kawhidoyoudothistome]

I realize its early days with Boban, but we really should remember that he's been a pro for a while and was considered the best center in Europe. New system, new teammates and new league, I get that--- but we ought to consider the possible/probable upside.

I'd like to see more of him with LMA.

RELEASE THE KRAKEN!

Yup. Having his rebounding skills on the second unit can help us sustain leads against teams like the Thunder.

[Gladney to see you]

Im just not seeing it. Guys that big usually can't be great. He could pass out just diving for the ball.

[td4mvp2k]

I seen more from boban then I have from west tbh :tu

[Gladney to see you]

West is passing out from giving up all that money

[cd98]

At his height and weight and bc other teams play undersized guys at the 5, Boban can score. The problem is that he can't defend in space. Teams will pick and roll us to death. He can get spot minutes, but I doubt he'll ever get into the regular rotation.

[spurraider21]

Every little thing needs a thread, especially when it involves Boban
Nothing little about Boban tbh

[Russ]

You can't double a natural-born passer.

Boban is the best Euro passing big man since Arvydas.

But the NBA never saw Arvydas in his prime.

Get ready Amerika!!

:flag:

[Russo21]

I'm pumped he is on our team. He is one of the 10 biggest players in history I think and not a weak POS like the Shawn Bradley and George Muresan's etc where a gust of wind can blow them over. I think he can be a very good 4th or 5th big and will clearly intimidate other teams second units around the rim defensively and get easy dunks offensively. He really is a monster of a man and ill be excited to see him get court time when it matters or against a starter.

[Fireball]

also from PtR ...

Boban "quickly amassed 6 points, 5 boards, an assist and 2 TOs in just 4:34 minutes of play, racking up an impressive 66% Usage Rate and a team high 49.5 Net Rating. The implication is clear: if Boban plays 40 minutes a night, he will average 53 points, 44 boards, 9 assists and 18 turnovers and hold opponents under 50 points for the night."

[wildbill2u]

At his height and weight and bc other teams play undersized guys at the 5, Boban can score. The problem is that he can't defend in space. Teams will pick and roll us to death. He can get spot minutes, but I doubt he'll ever get into the regular rotation.

Maybe Pop will figure a way to put him in with a zone defense.

[TimDunkem]

:lol get out of here

What are your thoughts on Boban now?

[GSH]

I read the thread title and thought someone had video of Bobi with a couple of tiny chicks. Turned out to be just another thread where Apo/Dabom just say an emoji.