Pau Gasol...

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Great start from him, and he had some lovely passes but as the game went on he absolutely nose dived.


It's only one game, and I'm still really happy the Spurs were able to sign him, but my god was his defense ATROCIOUS at times. The biggest issue is how often he looked like he didn't give an F on defense. So many lazy plays on that end. Hopefully Pop whips him into shape.

[ECOV]

In Due time

[Robz4000]

The GS matchup just isn't for him. He'll come in handy against the Clips, Thunder, and Cavs though.

[HarlemHeat37]

Eh, I'm not a fan, but you can't judge him by his first game with a new team vs. a team that he probably won't be able to play extended minutes against(Duncan didn't, either)..

[LakerHater]

PnR D sucked really bad!

[BillMc]

The GS matchup just isn't for him. He'll come in handy against the Clips, Thunder, and Cavs though.

This

[FuzzyLumpkins]

To me he looked tentative to lost and playing to not make mistakes. Saw several missed rotations, late switches and uncertain technique on closeouts. They ran some games with him on high/lows and off the elbow and he was not on the same page readwise with his teammates which resulted in late passes and broken plays.

In short he played like shit but it looked like things that could be rectified with diligence in practice. We still won by near 30.

[Kawhitstorm]

The biggest issue is how often he looked like he didn't give an F on defense. So many lazy plays on that end. Hopefully Pop whips him into shape.

He was playing that Boris 1.0 defense.:lol

He should be fine against the rest of the league since they won't be switching on defense thus he will be allowed to sag in the paint & just worry about the rim.

As far as the postseason is concerned, he more suited for a potential 1st rd battle against the Jazz b/c they don't have a PG that can attack him on PnRs. Otherwise, the PGs on the road to a title (Chris Paul/Curry/Kyrie) are going to feast on him.

[-21-]

Gasol, Anderson and Dedmon's performances were the only disappointing things from this game.

[024]

Gasol, Anderson and Dedmon's performances were the only disappointing things from this game.
Dedmon played pretty well.. he grabbed offensive boards and got a couple of blocks. He definitely bothered the Warriors. He was +29 too

[DPG21920]

Rough situation and rough game. It's going to take time with Pau. Especially with Kyle in there instead of Danny (not to mention the opponent) it made it tough. Danny would cover up a lot of defensive issues for Pau and also provide spacing.

The encouraging part was Pau was getting IDENTICAL looks as Tim last year and he didn't even hesitate. Didn't shoot great but everything looked fine there and even saw some passing.

Rim protection should be there from Pau, but defensively we know he's not great. Sa can still be a top 5 defense with him. But on offense he should pay dividends by knocking down those shots Tim just could not and providing the spacing.

[BD24]

Gasol, Anderson and Dedmon's performances were the only disappointing things from this game.
Ehh Dedmon played decent defense and was good on the boards. We already knew he was a piece of shit on the offensive end so no surprise there.

[Kawhitstorm]

Rim protection should be there from Pau, but defensively we know he's not great.

Even Bogut was terrible when he was forced to switch on PnRs, that's what happened to Pau tonight.

[DJR210]

Gasol, Anderson and Dedmon's performances were the only disappointing things from this game.

:lmao Dedman almost morphed into Deadman when he got rim checked.. dude nearly broke his back

[Obstructed_View]

Funny that the starters keep getting such shit for playing one of the most talented starting lineups ever assembled, and Spurs' reserves get all this credit for destroying what we've pretty much all agreed is a sub-par bench. All of the reserves played really well, but the talent level really drops a lot when all four of the Warriors' good players aren't on the court at the same time.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

:lmao Dedman almost morphed into Deadman when he got rim checked.. dude nearly broke his back

That was funny, but still, I don't think any Spurs will ever top this.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kq8tgKJeEtY

[Obstructed_View]

:lmao Dedman almost morphed into Deadman when he got rim checked.. dude nearly broke his back

And he was really good the rest of the game, especially on defense.

[thekingrobert]

Dedman reminds me of Fransico Elson so that's not good, only one game though

[SpurPadre]

Dedmon looked great, watching this live. Very active down low and the Dubs seemed surprised by his physicality. He'll definitely be an asset and defensively an improvement over West.

[Chinook]

Too bad neither "Pau" or "Gasol" starts with a D, because it would also be a thing to call him that without the D. Shit, he was bad.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Dedmon like Gasol played with a lot of uncertainty. His athleticism is remarkable though.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Dedman reminds me of Fransico Elson so that's not good, only one game though

Agree and don't agree. He is much more aggressive than Elson. Much better rebounder and defender. But that dear in the headlight look on offense, yes, that totally popped in my mind tonight. But defensively, no, way better than Elson.

[Spur|n|Austin]

Gasol, Anderson and Dedmon's performances were the only disappointing things from this game.

Wrong on Dedmon.

[jiggy_55]

The GS matchup just isn't for him. He'll come in handy against the Clips, Thunder, and Cavs though.

100%.

However, the effort as mentioned by OP was an issue. Durant blew by him for a layup like Gasol was a cone out there, same thing went for Curry multiple times today. Not saying he has any business keeping up with either of those guys, but he simply didn't move/slide his feet. LMA's defense is so much better, and LMA is not a fantastic defender

[thekingrobert]

let's hope he doesn't have Elson's hands

[BD24]

let's hope he doesn't have Elson's hands
He does, he has Jeff Errors hand from what I have seen.

[Kawhitstorm]

LMA's defense is so much better, and LMA is not a fantastic defender

LMA is pretty mobile for a guy his size, his issue is that he's a center that wants to play the 4 which is the opposite of Bosh.:lol

[phxspurfan]

The GS matchup just isn't for him. He'll come in handy against the Clips, Thunder, and Cavs though.

This. This wasn't a Twin Towers type of game. Against teams like Cleveland he may come in handy.

[phxspurfan]

100%.

However, the effort as mentioned by OP was an issue. Durant blew by him for a layup like Gasol was a cone out there, same thing went for Curry multiple times today. Not saying he has any business keeping up with either of those guys, but he simply didn't move/slide his feet. LMA's defense is so much better, and LMA is not a fantastic defender

LMA's also been in the Spurs system for a year. Gasol, preseason and 1 game

[YGWHI]

Dedmon looked great, watching this live. Very active down low and the Dubs seemed surprised by his physicality. He'll definitely be an asset and defensively an improvement over West.

Also, West and Boris couldn't get one offensive rebound against OKC in the whole series, Dedmon and Lee are upgrades at it.

[Obstructed_View]

This. This wasn't a Twin Towers type of game. Against teams like Cleveland he may come in handy.

The Spurs' size really wore the EDIT: WARRRIORS down. Most of the baskets they got came off heroic offensive plays or Spurs' mistakes. They will get better as the season goes on, but so will the Spurs, and the Dubs damn sure ain't gonna get bigger.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

He was playing that Boris 1.0 defense.:lol

He should be fine against the rest of the league since they won't be switching on defense thus he will be allowed to sag in the paint & just worry about the rim.

As far as the postseason is concerned, he more suited for a potential 1st rd battle against the Jazz b/c they don't have a PG that can attack him on PnRs. Otherwise, the PGs on the road to a title (Chris Paul/Curry/Kyrie) are going to feast on him.

By the way, good to see us on the same side for once :toast

[Amuseddaysleeper]

The Spurs' size really wore the Thunder down. Most of the baskets they got came off heroic offensive plays or Spurs' mistakes. They will get better as the season goes on, but so will the Spurs, and the Dubs damn sure ain't gonna get bigger.

Don't you mean the Thunder size wore the Spurs down? Agreed about the Dubs lack of size, and lack of a bench. I just hope we don't have something stupid happen like a solid big man gets bought out and the Warriors grab him for peanuts.

[jiggy_55]

LMA's also been in the Spurs system for a year. Gasol, preseason and 1 game

That's no excuse for not moving/shuffling his feet.. that's just basketball.. that play against Durant was a 1 on 1 basically, if you put a cone instead of Gasol it may have defended it better

[jiggy_55]

Don't you mean the Thunder size wore the Spurs down? Agreed about the Dubs lack of size, and lack of a bench. I just hope we don't have something stupid happen like a solid big man gets bought out and the Warriors grab him for peanuts.

You can be sure that'll happen by mid-season

[Obstructed_View]

Don't you mean the Thunder size wore the Spurs down? Agreed about the Dubs lack of size, and lack of a bench. I just hope we don't have something stupid happen like a solid big man gets bought out and the Warriors grab him for peanuts.

No. I'm an idiot, and I meant the Spurs' size wore the Warriors down. Don't know where I got Thunder from. Sorry. :lol

[MaNu4Tres]

That was funny, but still, I don't think any Spurs will ever top this.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kq8tgKJeEtY

T-Park said Jeff Ayres was going to be the next Antonio McDyess. LOL

[Nathan89]

Pau's defense was the most alarming thing of the night to me.

[SpurPadre]

Also, West and Boris couldn't get one offensive rebound against OKC in the whole series, Dedmon and Lee are upgrades at it.

Yeah, Lee will come in handy despite many here pointing out his defensive flaws.

[apalisoc_9]

T-Park said Jeff Ayres was going to be the next Antonio McDyess. LOL

That fatass :lol

[DJR210]

And he was really good the rest of the game, especially on defense.

I gotta go back and watch the game tbh, I can never fucking pay attention in group settings

[DJR210]

That was funny, but still, I don't think any Spurs will ever top this.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kq8tgKJeEtY

I don't disagree w/ you

[DJR210]

Dedman reminds me of Fransico Elson so that's not good, only one game though

:lol I remember opening game of the season, whatever year it was when Elson made his debut.. I was crunk as hell cause he threw down two nasty ass jams.. I believe one was a lob.. thought we hit the mini-jackpot in FA :lol.. pretty much the only two things I remember about his Spurs career tbh

[phxspurfan]

Don't you mean the Thunder size wore the Spurs down? Agreed about the Dubs lack of size, and lack of a bench. I just hope we don't have something stupid happen like a solid big man gets bought out and the Warriors grab him for peanuts.

That's exactly what's going to happen. Like the cavs 2 years ago under Blatt, the only thing the Warriors need for playoff success is one big man.

Remember when cavs got mozgov? All of a sudden they started to dominate

[phxspurfan]

He was playing that Boris 1.0 defense

I forgot about no more Boris this year. Man has this team changed

[SAGirl]

Too bad neither "Pau" or "Gasol" starts with a D, because it would also be a thing to call him that without the D. Shit, he was bad.Agreed, I do admit Danny would be much better than Kyle and cover for a lot more, or at least need less help, but the Spurs do defend as a team and I thought Pau was the worst Spur.

[SAGirl]

Pau's defense was the most alarming thing of the night to me.Me too. Kyle was disappointing to me bc I am fan and care about his development, but in reality when Danny gets back it doesn't matter.
Pau was alarmingly bad and more relevant bc he does matter on a nightly basis.

[Kawhitstorm]

Don't you mean the Thunder size wore the Spurs down? Agreed about the Dubs lack of size, and lack of a bench. I just hope we don't have something stupid happen like a solid big man gets bought out and the Warriors grab him for peanuts.

They are supposedly keeping an eye on Emeka Okafor but dude might as washed up as Hibbert at this point of his career. They also flirted with Larry Sanders but they don't seem to even trust him as much as Javale.:lol

[spursistan]

They are supposedly keeping an eye on Emeka Okafor but dude might as washed up as Hibbert at this point of his career. They also flirted with Larry Sanders but they don't seem to even trust him as much as Javale.:lol

If Philly gift-wraps Noel for them, tho..:lol

They are looking for veteran leadership, so one of Livingston/Iggy could be in the deal..

[Kawhitstorm]

If Philly gift-wraps Noel for them, tho..:lol

They are looking for veteran leadership, so one of Livingston/Iggy could be in the deal..

Colangelo is one of the most old school/grudge holding GMs in the league, he probably won't do a deal w/ the Duds.:toast

[illusioNtEk]

Pop was yelling at him to get back on D... Reggie Miller mention pop was after him....


Let Cia pop do his work

[Solid D]

Pau did get confused a few times.

[BillMc]

Dedmon played pretty well.. he grabbed offensive boards and got a couple of blocks. He definitely bothered the Warriors. He was +29 too