Danny Green

[FkLA]

Is doing everything but hitting his shots. Those of you who can't recognize his value in other areas besides 3 PT shooting are retarded tbh.

His 3 PT shot will come around.

[100%duncan]

Per the usual for Danny.

[Robz4000]

LDN's defense actually got better over the offseason imo. Passing as well.

[100%duncan]

The way he plays the passing lane with kawhi, must be a nightmare for the opposing team.

[spurraider21]

not worried here

[Raven]

anyone bitching about green should be burned at stake

[100%duncan]

The big problem though is we can't keep on relying on 2 pt shots to win games, so we need Danny to get out of this slump sooner rather than later.

[benefactor]

Verde is streaky. Always has been. They'll start falling again.

[SAGirl]

Is doing everything but hitting his shots. Those of you who can't recognize his value in other areas besides 3 PT shooting are retarded tbh.

His 3 PT shot will come around.
The amount of hate for spurs players here is just off the chart. With fans like these who needs the competition. lol
His shot has been way off and he has been mistake prone too, that is why we saw Anderson in the first Q. But his shot will come around, and he cleaned up his mistakes for the rest of the game. He'll come around, and when his shot is falling, we'll really be blowing out teams.

[HarlemHeat37]

This literally happens every season, tbh:lol..no hyperbole, there is always a 3-week stretch where half the forum wants Green benched..I'm not seeing much of that right now, though, I think everybody is accustomed to it, as frustrating as it is..

Green and Mills are the only volume 3-point shooters on the team, sadly..

[Brian Windhorst]

Ultimate normie take tbh. At least in the top 5 of normie takes that I hear every family BBQ, up there with:

-Boris sucks never shoots the ball
-Aldridge doesn't play defense
-Splitter is awful can't dunk or shoot (most common)
-Manu is done just turns the ball over

[BillMc]

The way he plays the passing lane with kawhi, must be a nightmare for the opposing team.

Agreed. But don't forget Timmy and a surprising good LMA.

[100%duncan]

Agreed. But don't forget Timmy and a surprising good LMA.

I never forget Timmy. His role is now to be the rim protector and he's doing well, imagine having to go through kawhi or danny only to be greeted by Timmy under the basket :lol

LMA has also been solid too. Not as great as Splitter but not so far behind on that aspect as well.

[FkLA]

The way he plays the passing lane with kawhi, must be a nightmare for the opposing team.

The Spurs are giving up under 90 ppg. Kawhi and Danny are the two biggest reasons for that.

[100%duncan]

The Spurs are giving up under 90 ppg. Kawhi and Danny are the two biggest reasons for that.

Tim and LMA are great too. Our starting line-up is a defensive juggernaut.

NBA= Fuck:lold

[apalisoc_9]

Danny has always been a streaky shooter. It happens every year.

If you're complaining about Danny, you haven't watched spurs basketball.

You already know what you get from him. Streaky shooting and great D.

[FkLA]

Tim and LMA are great too. Our starting line-up minus Rique is a defensive juggernaut.

NBA= Fuck:lold

FIFY

[100%duncan]

FIFY

Nigga was great defensively tonight hope he keeps it up tbh.

[GSH]

Is doing everything but hitting his shots. Those of you who can't recognize his value in other areas besides 3 PT shooting are retarded tbh.

His 3 PT shot will come around.

He missed a couple of pretty open looks tonight - it happens. Mostly, the other teams have left a defender on him, and haven't given him those kinds of shots. Carmello Anthony is one of the very best scorers in the league, and you see what happens when he's defended well. He went 4-17 tonight. The fact is, the other teams respect Danny's 3P shooting, even if some ST fans don't. As long as they are sticking with him like that, he's serving a purpose out there, even when the shots don't fall. On the nights they sag off him a little, he'll go ape-shit crazy.

If he was only an offensive player, it might be a different story.




cant drive
cant hit open 3
force open shots
bad selection shots with defender on him
man to man defense

what the fck is he good for?


Well, the Spurs' FO is notoriously bad at evaluating talent - he's clearly not worth the minimum. You should apply for a job.

[Agloco]

Greens shooting usually determines if the Spurs win by 6-8 or by 20+ tbh

[FkLA]

Nigga was great defensively tonight hope he keeps it up tbh.

http://www.thecoli.com/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/comeon.png

You should know better than that. Shit defenders don't magically turn into good defenders bc they have one decent game.

[Mikeanaro]

Agreed on most of it but his shooting sucks, we need a reliable shooter for the playoffs and DG has been a POS vs the Clips, you can preach all the great D but if you cant score you are harming the team.

[FkLA]

Agreed on most of it but his shooting sucks, we need a reliable shooter for the playoffs and DG has been a POS vs the Clips, you can preach all the great D but if you cant score you are harming the team.

Sorry, but that logic is just retarded man. His defensive impact easily outweighs any shooting slumps and it's not even close.

[Darius McCrary]

LDN's defense actually got better over the offseason imo. Passing as well.

:toast:toast

[Mikeanaro]

Sorry, but that logic is just retarded man. His defensive impact easily outweighs any shooting slumps and it's not even close.
Nope, if he could make a couple shots Manu could play less minutes he is not taking more responsibilities and how the hell he is just a D guy? he was supposed to be a 3&D guy what was he doing during offseason?
His defensive impact is nothing if other guys cant step up, he was valuable because he could sink 4 3pointers on any given night and contribute to a more diverse offense.
There are no absolutes he is sucking bad and remember Spurs are playing bad teams. with good teams he will be exposed.

[DarrinS]

Greens shooting usually determines if the Spurs win by 6-8 or by 20+ tbh

Yeah, when those start falling, they'll be blowing teams out.

[GSH]

he needs to know, he doesnt need to score to still be effective on the floor with his defense


If only you could somehow get word to him. It could be the difference in this season. I know he'd listen to you, if you could just get him to notice you.

[spursgu]

The Green hate is always dumb. Stupid fans that expect Green to come in every year suddenly being a good scorer. :lol

[DeRozan m8]

These are the moments we miss Beli.

And just once again, what is the point of the red fucking rocket at this point?

[GSH]

These are the moments we miss Beli.


Danny went 0-2 from the 3P line tonight. Last season, Beli went 0-2 or worse 15 times, and 18 times the previous season. Do you miss those nights, too?

Belinelli leaves, and people act like he never missed a 3P shot.

[DarrinS]

Danny went 0-2 from the 3P line tonight. Last season, Beli went 0-2 or worse 15 times, and 18 times the previous season. Do you miss those nights, too?

Belinelli leaves, and people act like he never missed a 3P shot.


People forget what a horrible defender Beli was. Not quite as bad as Gary Neal, but almost.

[DeRozan m8]

Danny went 0-2 from the 3P line tonight. Last season, Beli went 0-2 or worse 15 times, and 18 times the previous season. Do you miss those nights, too?

Belinelli leaves, and people act like he never missed a 3P shot.

No ones acting like this tbh

Beli was a great option to throw in the game and see how he's firing, could hit a clutch 3 tbh

[GSH]

No ones acting like this tbh

Beli was a great option to throw in the game and see how he's firing, could hit a clutch 3 tbh


Of course he was. Danny goes 0-2, and he's talking about how we miss Beli on nights like this. Why? Because Beli never went 0-2?

Yeah Beli hit some clutch 3's. He had shit nights from the arc about a third of the time, but if you just block those out of your memory, Danny's night was unforgivable.


Fucktard.

[FkLA]

but i think his ball handling and shooting, can make a layup > green offensive and overall game?

One look at their on/off court numbers from the past two seasons will quickly disprove this.

[DeRozan m8]

Of course he was. Danny goes 0-2, and he's talking about how we miss Beli on nights like this. Why? Because Beli never went 0-2?

Yeah Beli hit some clutch 3's. He had shit nights from the arc about a third of the time, but if you just block those out of your memory, Danny's night was unforgivable.


Fucktard.

While Danny is on his cold streak, a player like Marco could potentially be helpful, we've seen it happen in the past

Cheers

[FkLA]

Nope, if he could make a couple shots Manu could play less minutes he is not taking more responsibilities and how the hell he is just a D guy? he was supposed to be a 3&D guy what was he doing during offseason?
His defensive impact is nothing if other guys cant step up, he was valuable because he could sink 4 3pointers on any given night and contribute to a more diverse offense.
There are no absolutes he is sucking bad and remember Spurs are playing bad teams. with good teams he will be exposed.

Offense hasn't been an issue for the Spurs in 5+ years, even moreso now with the growth of Kawhi and the addition of LMA.

The 3s are nice, and I'm confident they'll eventually start falling, but LDN's biggest contribution to the Spurs is on the defensive end. So even when his shot isn't falling he's extremely valuable. Most elite teams have two perimeter threats...having Kawhi+Danny check them is invaluable.

[spursgu]

The loss of Belinelli has become so overrated on here. For sure, they miss his 3 point shooting, but some are acting like he was irreplaceable.

[siraulo23]

Is danny green in a slump or is the spurs offense just not creating consistent open looks for 3 pt shooters? Patty mills also hasnt been getting a lot of open looks so far this year

[Splits]

Death, taxes, Duncan, and Danny Green shooting 40% from 3 are about the only guarantees in life. Anyone questioning his shooting is a moran.

[Splits]

yeh and bonner is king of +/-

if danny green wants to be considered or mention as the best 3+d player, clown needs to be more consistent, not his bullshit slump his g oing through

stick to calling people Kent and being banned from upstairs. Your basketball takes suck.

Also: LMAO Aussie being New Zealand's rugby bitch!

[SAGirl]

Is danny green in a slump or is the spurs offense just not creating consistent open looks for 3 pt shooters? Patty mills also hasnt been getting a lot of open looks so far this year
he's getting shots, just not making them. For sure he didn't launch 8 this game, but the ones he took were not forced, they were good shots. he's just in a slump.
Like so many have said he's icy/hot and right now he's icy.

[FkLA]

yeh and bonner is king of +/-

if danny green wants to be considered or mention as the best 3+d player, clown needs to be more consistent, not his bullshit slump his g oing through

Stop it. Stick to hating on Rique, you're more likable that way.

[Mikeanaro]

Offense hasn't been an issue for the Spurs in 5+ years, even moreso now with the growth of Kawhi and the addition of LMA.

The 3s are nice, and I'm confident they'll eventually start falling, but LDN's biggest contribution to the Spurs is on the defensive end. So even when his shot isn't falling he's extremely valuable. Most elite teams have two perimeter threats...having Kawhi+Danny check them is invaluable.
Im not saying he is not invaluable but he is a 6´6¨ guy who cant even make a layup playing for a winning team, even scrubs can make those easy shots for other teams, at this point he should be playing full of confidence.

[sasaint]

Is danny green in a slump or is the spurs offense just not creating consistent open looks for 3 pt shooters? Patty mills also hasnt been getting a lot of open looks so far this year

Danny is just in a slump. He missed a couple of wide open looks tonight. Always a streaky shooter, he will come around, and the offense will get him good looks.

[GSH]

he's getting shots, just not making them. For sure he didn't launch 8 this game, but the ones he took were not forced, they were good shots. he's just in a slump.
Like so many have said he's icy/hot and right now he's icy.


They've only played 4 games, and Danny shot 2-5 (.400) in one of those. I think 3 games is a little light to declare a slump. I'm not sure that's even a mini-slump. Don't get caught up with the bobbleheads who want to analyze on a shot-by-shot basis, and worrying about Kawhi's AST/TO ratio.

[FkLA]

Im not saying he is not invaluable but he is a 6´6¨ guy who cant even make a layup playing for a winning team, even scrubs can make those easy shots for other teams, at this point he should be playing full of confidence.

He wouldn't be here if he didn't have those limitations. Give Danny handles and the ability to finish at the rim and he's a max player that never ends up in SA.

[SpursIndonesia]

I love Verde's help & team defense especially tonight, opponent bigs are worry in backing down our bigs when Danny's around disrupting their dribble, and when our bigs got beat DG suddenly arrived at the scene and interrupt the easy lay ups or dunks that should have happened.

[GSH]

Im not saying he is not invaluable but he is a 6´6¨ guy who cant even make a layup playing for a winning team, even scrubs can make those easy shots for other teams, at this point he should be playing full of confidence.

So far he's shooting .500 on his 2P shots, and making layups when he gets the chance. What games are you watching?

[AFMadison]

The Spurs are giving up under 90 ppg. Kawhi and Danny are the two biggest reasons for that.

Nobody questions his defense, but missing those open 3's doesn't help for #6. He'll be ready come playoffs.

[HarlemHeat37]

Is danny green in a slump or is the spurs offense just not creating consistent open looks for 3 pt shooters? Patty mills also hasnt been getting a lot of open looks so far this year

He's only been getting about 2 open 3s per game IMO, but he's missing them..the offense is still pretty disorganized, so far, they're winning strictly on top-heavy talent..it's pretty clunky, so far..

The lack of shooting hurts, though, especially when Green is missing..without Beli, the Spurs always need one of Green or Mills to get hot to blow a game wide open..

As we have seen for years, Green's shooting is generally the biggest difference in a 7-point win vs. a 17-point win..

[Mikeanaro]

So far he's shooting .500 on his 2P shots, and making layups when he gets the chance. What games are you watching?
Against scrub teams and his layups sucks, great now you are going to tell me he is the king of the off the dribble plays and layups and his hesitation move that ends up in a horrible pass when he feels pressure or he drives to the basket with some horrible layup.
So far in what 4 games? have you been watching the entire last season? series vs Clips?

[HarlemHeat37]

Against scrub teams and his layups sucks, great now you are going to tell me he is the king of the off the dribble plays and layups and his hesitation move that ends up in a horrible pass when he feels pressure or he drives to the basket with some horrible layup.
So far in what 4 games? have you been watching the entire last season? series vs Clips?

He's a career 42% 3-point shooter on 5 attempts per game in the playoffs..huge sample size, too..

[Spur|n|Austin]

:lol is anyone actually complaining about Verde here?

[Mikeanaro]

He's only been getting about 2 open 3s per game IMO, but he's missing them..the offense is still pretty disorganized, so far, they're winning strictly on top-heavy talent..it's pretty clunky, so far..

The lack of shooting hurts, though, especially when Green is missing..without Beli, the Spurs always need one of Green or Mills to get hot to blow a game wide open..

As we have seen for years, Green's shooting is generally the biggest difference in a 7-point win vs. a 17-point win..
Id say his offense is crucial for winning any game.

[Mikeanaro]

He's a career 42% 3-point shooter on 5 attempts per game in the playoffs..huge sample size, too..
Yeah thats a nice number but it didnt work out in 2013 and 2015.
Besides he takes a lot more than 5 attemps during playoffs.
I think he is too important for the team thats why I hate his streaks.

[SAGirl]

They've only played 4 games, and Danny shot 2-5 (.400) in one of those. I think 3 games is a little light to declare a slump. I'm not sure that's even a mini-slump. Don't get caught up with the bobbleheads who want to analyze on a shot-by-shot basis, and worrying about Kawhi's AST/TO ratio.
He wasn't shooting well in preseason either, except for the Rockets game where Harden was on him....
:lmao
He will turn it up. He's bound to get back to being hot. Luckily we have pulled out these wins without his shooting TBH

[100%duncan]

http://www.thecoli.com/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/comeon.png

You should know better than that. Shit defenders don't magically turn into good defenders bc they have one decent game.

Wasn't really implying that he would tbh, but it would help the team if he does thus "hope".

[kobyz]

His limitations and awkwardness on offense are more than liability, it create very big overall team weak spot, should at least try cover up some and help the team by becoming more dirty and trash talker, cause he has some softness also in his defense... The team have to much liability with helf/one side/old players like Parker, Green, Patty, Manu, etc, they not going anywhere without another addition...

[Mr Bones]

His 3PT%s the last four seasons: 41.8/ 41.5/ 42.9/ 43.6. I'm not worried at all.

[MI21]

I enjoy these moments when LDN is cold from 3... you know it means that a stretch of 5 games going 20/30 from 3 is coming up, tbh

[aal04]

The good thing about players who can play defense is they can contribute when their shot is falling.

Green is still contributing.

[kaji157]

Green is still contributing, that said he has to shot at least 35% from the arc. If not teams will just sag off him and then what he contributes on one end takes away on the other.
I am sorry but it´s just the way the game is played, if he can´t turn around his shooting he will become a liability.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Green is still contributing, that said he has to shot at least 35% from the arc. If not teams will just sag off him and then what he contributes on one end takes away on the other.
I am sorry but it´s just the way the game is played, if he can´t turn around his shooting he will become a liability.

No team will sag off a shooter like Green, even when he's in a slump. Like already mentioned his gravity is off the charts, so he's still contributing offensively even by just standing there and doing fuck all. His shot will come, hell it might be triggered by some idiot coach who'd decide to sag off :lol

[HarlemHeat37]

His limitations and awkwardness on offense are more than liability, it create very big overall team weak spot, should at least try cover up some and help the team by becoming more dirty and trash talker, cause he has some softness also in his defense... The team have to much liability with helf/one side/old players like Parker, Green, Patty, Manu, etc, they not going anywhere without another addition...

You also thought the Spurs were too soft to win the title in 2014 and would get killed by OKC and Miami, to be fair:lol..

[NameLess Scrub]

Let's hope as the offense gets more in sync we will see 2-3 of his 3pts more consistently.

When the Spurs bury teams using Danny's and Patty's 3tp shooting, that only means a better record and more rest for the old people.

And seriously watching those guys drain shot after shot is just too satisfying.

[TheDoctor]

These are the moments we miss Beli.

And just once again, what is the point of the red fucking rocket at this point?

I really don't know. I got 2 theories. 1) He's Pop's illegitimate son; or 2) His obsession with sandwiches has led him to create the Pop's Penis Special Sammich.

[SAGirl]

Let's hope as the offense gets more in sync we will see 2-3 of his 3pts more consistently.

When the Spurs bury teams using Danny's and Patty's 3tp shooting, that only means a better record and more rest for the old people.

And seriously watching those guys drain shot after shot is just too satisfying.
That is really the only thing that has bothered me about Danny's slump, that the games have been very close all the way to the end, and the vets have had to log a lot of minutes. If he had his shot going, that meant less minutes for the vets. All in all though, he's bound to get hot at some point.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

As long as he gets this sh!t out of his system before May/June, all is good.

[Raven]

These are the moments we miss Beli.

And just once again, what is the point of the red fucking rocket at this point?

lol

[Brazil]

:lol There are not a lot of posters who still don't understand Danny's impact for the Spurs anymore... the few who continue with the :cry but he can't dribble :cry he can't drive :cry his defense is overrated :cry are among top worst ST posters tbh

[kaji157]

No team will sag off a shooter like Green, even when he's in a slump. Like already mentioned his gravity is off the charts, so he's still contributing offensively even by just standing there and doing fuck all. His shot will come, hell it might be triggered by some idiot coach who'd decide to sag off :lol

That, or that idiot coach suceeds and then other get into DG´s head.

[tholdren]

danny green is a max player - said everyone on here last year, except me

[Neurosis]

I'll take Danny with consistent D and inconsistent shot over Belli with inconsistent shot and no D whatsoever any day.

[HarlemHeat37]

danny green is a max player - said everyone on here last year, except me

You also wanted to bench Kawhi, Green and Splitter in the 2014 playoffs:lol..you literally repeated it the entire playoff run..

[Mikeanaro]

Stinks, it looks gassed.

[kobyz]

What I hate the most about Danny is him being a player that lacks the most mean streak, maybe in the history of the game...

[TXstbobcat]

Verde is a streaky 3 point shooter. He has been a spur long enough for fans to know this. When he heats up again it will seem like he can't miss.

[Kawhitstorm]

It one thing when he's missing shots, it's another when he's turning the ball over. He's averaging more turnovers than assists, steals or 3 pointers made.

[K...]

It one thing when he's missing shots, it's another when he's turning the ball over. He's averaging more turnovers than assists, steals or 3 pointers made.

Which is probably a chemistry thing. Danny is a smart kid who over thinks. He'll get it

[Kawhitstorm]

Which is probably a chemistry thing. Danny is a smart kid who over thinks. He'll get it

It doesn't change the FACT that he has been putrid to start the season.

[SAGirl]

It one thing when he's missing shots, it's another when he's turning the ball over. He's averaging more turnovers than assists, steals or 3 pointers made.
His defense hasn't exactly been that good either. I mean he's gotten benched for Anderson. (Knicks game 1st Q) He's been pretty bad this early in the season.

[Kawhitstorm]

His defense hasn't exactly been that good either. I mean he's gotten benched for Anderson. (Knicks game 1st Q) He's been pretty bad this early in the season.

He was terrible early last season so this is nothing new. Typical feast or famine Danny.

[tholdren]

You also wanted to bench Kawhi, Green and Splitter in the 2014 playoffs:lol..you literally repeated it the entire playoff run..
And SA didn't win until 2 of those 3s minutes got limited Spurs won.

[HarlemHeat37]

And SA didn't win until 2 of those 3s minutes got limited Spurs won.

:lol what?

Green regular season MPG: 24
Playoffs MPG: 23

Splitter regular season MPG: 22
Playoffs MPG: 22

They limited their minutes? Stop, just accept that it was an atrocious take and that the Spurs are still stuck at 4 if they had taken your suggestion..

[tholdren]

:lol what?

Green regular season MPG: 24
Playoffs MPG: 23

Splitter regular season MPG: 22
Playoffs MPG: 22

They limited their minutes? Stop, just accept that it was an atrocious take and that the Spurs are still stuck at 4 if they had taken your suggestion..

Im talking about the finals. thanks though

[HarlemHeat37]

Im talking about the finals. thanks though

:lmao you're citing the minutes in a non-competitive series where virtually every game was a blowout? Smh..crazy reach..

[tholdren]

:lmao you're citing the MPG in a series where virtually every game was a blowout? Smh..
you're using emojis? even better

[HarlemHeat37]

you're using emojis? even better

Yep..I'm Black and I have tattoos, too, I know how much you hate that IIRC:lol..

[tholdren]

Yep..I'm Black and I have tattoos, too, I know how much you hate that IIRC:lol..
I only tolerate one of the 2.

[Capt Bringdown]

Maybe it will be different this year

[kobyz]

Most overrated player in the league...

[tholdren]

You also wanted to bench Kawhi, Green and Splitter in the 2014 playoffs:lol..you literally repeated it the entire playoff run..
... No KL tonight either....

[midnightpulp]

Garbage. I don't care how good his defense is, you're going to be a detriment if you go 0-8, even if you do hold your assignment to 35%-40% shooting. If Danny could just give us a consistent 7-9 points, it'd be a big boon, but his scrub ass is too shitty to do even that lately.

:cry It's the Aldridge effect :cry

No, he's just a d league talent on the offensive end.

[HarlemHeat37]

Sucks that he can't make shots anymore, it's going to kill the Spurs vs. GS if he can't put it together, tbh..

He played a very good all-around game vs. OKC, though..virtually all the Spurs' best units featured him tonight..

[BatManu20]

I've been backing Danny all season, saying that he'll come through eventually, telling people to be patient, etc. But we're a month away from the playoffs and he looks worse than ever. Sucks tbh. Him offering nothing offensively be our eventual downfall imo.


Come back to us Danny.

[HarlemHeat37]

I've been backing Danny all season, saying that he'll come through eventually, telling people to be patient, etc. But we're a month away from the playoffs and he looks worse than ever. Sucks tbh. Him offering nothing offensively be our eventual downfall imo.


Come back to us Danny.

Trevor Ariza in 2009 is the precedent, tbh..best-case scenario for the Spurs..

[FkLA]

I can't believe some of you still can't see how valuable his defense is. Yeah his shooting sucks but having two great defenders to throw at Russ/KD, LBJ/Irving, and Curry/Klay easily overrides that. Spurs won with defense today and LDN played a huge role in that tbh.