Aldridge is out for tonight's game (rest)

[NASpurs]

LMA is OUT for tonight's game. After 3 days of rest..

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[Chinook]

Never seen a coach who believes in handicaps as much as Pop.

[spursistan]

:lmao Pop :lmao

Legit rooting for an L..


Dude barely missed games in Portland; he comes here and gets pussified even more on top of his natural softness..

[superbigtime]

What? This rest crap is out of hand. How is this team supposed to build chemistry this way. Kawhi is the only guy who could use a night off once in a while but Spurs haven't even played in a few days. Stooopid.

[UZER]

Pop is smarter than all of you.

- Pop

[TimDunkem]

^ He had three days rest though...

[benefactor]

:lol playing one game over an 8 day stretch

[UZER]

Give me a freaking break.

[jermaine]

Maybe he's becoming a distraction to the team an Pop doesn't want to come out an say it.... If you say it then wanna trade him, other teams can lowball you cuz they know you wanna get rid of him. IJS

[jermaine]

Pop said if you don't do your job, you don't get to play!

[Robz4000]

:lmao Poop

[TheGreatYacht]

Maybe he's becoming a distraction to the team an Pop doesn't want to come out an say it.... If you say it then wanna trade him, other teams can lowball you cuz they know you wanna get rid of him. IJS
Knew someone was going to read too much into this lol

[spursistan]

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=265165

I've opened a topic downstairs on this bullshit overrated move..it is really gotten out of hand and Poop is responsible for it..

[BillMc]

LMA gets,to pool his energy to be showcased against Phoenix. I don't really believe that but not completely impossible. More likely he's hurt. .

[DeRozan m8]

Fuckin Pop

[Kawhitstorm]

:lmao Pop :lmao

Legit rooting for an L..


Dude barely missed games in Portland; he comes here and gets pussified even more on top of his natural softness..

I heard menstrual cramps are a bitch, it must be that time of the month.:sleep

[jermaine]

Knew someone was going to read too much into this lol

He just doesn't seem to be a good fit...

[BillMc]

It wouldn't be as bad but since LMA missed a practice too you almost have to,assume injury.

[elbamba]

^ He had three days rest though...

This. I get resting players during a 3 games in 4 nights run, but after 3 days off it really doesn't make sense. Especially as bad as he has been playing this year.

[bklynspursfan]

If it's rest he'll play tomorrow, big freaking deal.

[r0drig0lac]

Pop dgaf

[313]

It wouldn't be as bad but since LMA missed a practice too you almost have to,assume injury.

[RD2191]

DNP:Fat

[Emperor]

Pop and RC on the phone with ATL as we speak hopefully.

[lefty]

:lol Lafaggus
:lol today's NBA

[UZER]

Pop has not gotten over himself.

[cjw]

The amount of rest is ridiculous, but perhaps Pop is using these built in game rest days for extra sessions ... anything from conditioning / strength training which we all know he needs to shooting sessions to extra burn in practices.

Given how little time the NBA schedule affords for this, the coaching staff may be building some of this in for the healthy players. Don't assume that "rest" means they're sitting around doing nothing.

[alpha_HaZE]

Never seen a coach who believes in handicaps as much as Pop.

That's so true, sometimes I think he takes it too far but man I love the fact that he does treat the entire reg season as a training cam for the playoffs and he does that while having the second best record behind only the Warriors who are historically good.

[Spur|n|Austin]

LMA gets,to pool his energy to be showcased against Phoenix. I don't really believe that but not completely impossible. More likely he's hurt. .

:lol that's actually an interesting theory man

[Dex]

Some of you are so dense.

LMA missed practice yesterday for "rest", and is missing tonight's game for "rest"?

What do you think he is doing...taking a fucking nap in the locker room?

Seems pretty obvious to me that he has some sort of nagging injury that they are trying to let heal, which could also explain his sub-par play over the past couple weeks.

Read between the lines, people.

[dabom]

Some of you are so dense.

LMA missed practice yesterday for "rest", and is missing tonight's game for "rest"?

What do you think he is doing...taking a fucking nap in the locker room?

Seems pretty obvious to me that he has some sort of nagging injury that they are trying to let heal, which could also explain his sub-par play over the past couple weeks.

Read between the lines, people.

This poster gets it.

[lefty]

Still a Lafaggus

[Joseph Kony]

Either he's injured or spurs are looking at offers. 99% sure it's probably a nagging injury Pop is letting him rest thru, but Spurs don't normally bs when it comes to injuries, like Tony's sore ass cheek, so who knows. Probably not a big deal though

[Spurs_619]

He probably tried to keep up with tony and whataburger and got sick.

[Spur|n|Austin]

Simmons gets it

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CzqgxVmXUAACkF-.jpg

[RD2191]

Some of you are so dense.

LMA missed practice yesterday for "rest", and is missing tonight's game for "rest"?

What do you think he is doing...taking a fucking nap in the locker room?

Seems pretty obvious to me that he has some sort of nagging injury that they are trying to let heal, which could also explain his sub-par play over the past couple weeks.

Read between the lines, people.

Sore vagina?

[TheGreatYacht]

One of Laprovittola's horrendous bounce passes probably hurt his foot tbh

[BillMc]

Might be clearing time for another Lee Revenge game!:ihit

[TheDoctor]

If it's an injury, why keep it behind closed doors? To not lower his value in case of a possible trade?

And the plot thickens...

[SpurPadre]

If it's rest he'll play tomorrow, big freaking deal.

So, the solution is to rest him against a playoff team but play him against a non-playoff team?

[SpurPadre]

Kawhi better get 30+ tonight or at least get the ball fed to him early and often, tbh.

[TheDoctor]

Kawhi better get 30+ tonight or at least get the ball fed to him early and often, tbh.

Kawhi better get 40 tonite.

[tonight...you]

Simmons gets it

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CzqgxVmXUAACkF-.jpg

That's a great quote.

It's what I say to my guys in my studio. You can't play this game if you're weak. This is a business of "No". Everyone will find something to hate about your work. Even after the "Yes". Just fucking leather-up and do this damn thing, or don't waste our time.

[Proxy]

It wouldn't be as bad but since LMA missed a practice too you almost have to,assume injury.
makes too much sense, let us all talk about how we're smarter than the coaching staff

[Mnky]

Pop said if you don't do your job, you don't get to play!

First thing I thought of when I read it, but someone said he missed practice. Fatty feeling that weight on his knees, Prally. Hopefully it isn't anything to give much thought on.

[RD2191]

That's a great quote.

It's what I say to my guys in my studio. You can't play this game if you're weak. This is a business of "No". Everyone will find something to hate about your work. Even after the "Yes". Just fucking leather-up and do this damn thing, or don't waste our time.

http://i.imgur.com/Z5ji6o3.gif

[DMC]

:pop: "I thought we showed no heart, no respect for the other team. The other team deserved to win"

Pop's backhanded compliment of the other team, "even while I sit stars, and we play like shit, we still beat you".

[TheDoctor]

http://i.imgur.com/Z5ji6o3.gif
LMAOOOO

[tonight...you]

http://i.imgur.com/Z5ji6o3.gif
Oh yeah, baby. You feel me.

[bklynspursfan]

So, the solution is to rest him against a playoff team but play him against a non-playoff team?

Pop has never cared about the opponent before, I don't see it changing tonight. Who knows maybe he has plans to sit Kawhi tomorrow.

I actually think it might Force them to play a little better knowing they'll be undermanned. They can sure use the boost against a real team at home

[T Park]

Some of you are so dense.

LMA missed practice yesterday for "rest", and is missing tonight's game for "rest"?

What do you think he is doing...taking a fucking nap in the locker room?

Seems pretty obvious to me that he has some sort of nagging injury that they are trying to let heal, which could also explain his sub-par play over the past couple weeks.

Read between the lines, people.


It's also a back to back. That's not a cool enough or whatever take unlike these fuckwads up above have bloviated about....

[SPURt]

Trade coming :stirpot::stirpot:

[vander]

Some of you are so dense.

LMA missed practice yesterday for "rest", and is missing tonight's game for "rest"?

What do you think he is doing...taking a fucking nap in the locker room?

Seems pretty obvious to me that he has some sort of nagging injury that they are trying to let heal, which could also explain his sub-par play over the past couple weeks.

Read between the lines, people.

what is accomplished by calling it rest rather than what it actually is?

[Emperor]

Isn't tomorrow when players can start getting traded? Coincidence perhaps?

[pgardn]

Dedmon time.

Excellent.

[Ron Swanson]

Some of you are so dense.

LMA missed practice yesterday for "rest", and is missing tonight's game for "rest"?

What do you think he is doing...taking a fucking nap in the locker room?

Seems pretty obvious to me that he has some sort of nagging injury that they are trying to let heal, which could also explain his sub-par play over the past couple weeks.

Read between the lines, people.

Don't bring logic into this thread.

[stephen jackson]

i prefer lee anyways.

[Hoops Czar]

Some of you are so dense.

LMA missed practice yesterday for "rest", and is missing tonight's game for "rest"?

What do you think he is doing...taking a fucking nap in the locker room?

Seems pretty obvious to me that he has some sort of nagging injury that they are trying to let heal, which could also explain his sub-par play over the past couple weeks.

Read between the lines, people.

What's dense is thinking a guy in his supposed prime needs rest and thinking that Lamarsha is going to suddenly morph into the type of player the Spurs need if he gets that extra day off. If he's nursing anything, it's probably a bruised ego.

[spurs10]

Some of you are so dense.

LMA missed practice yesterday for "rest", and is missing tonight's game for "rest"?

What do you think he is doing...taking a fucking nap in the locker room?

Seems pretty obvious to me that he has some sort of nagging injury that they are trying to let heal, which could also explain his sub-par play over the past couple weeks.

Read between the lines, people. That would actually be comforting o know he's hurt as opposed to some of the other more incendiary conspiracy we are capable of drumming up here. :wow

[Mikeanaro]

This is too much too much, I dont understand this stupid rest thing, by playoffs Spurs are gonna be out of shape and gassed as usual.

[TimDunkem]

What's dense is thinking a guy in his supposed prime needs rest and thinking that Lamarsha is going to suddenly morph into the type of player the Spurs need if he gets that extra day off. If he's nursing anything, it's probably a bruised ego.

Yeah, I don't think it's out of order to question the move. A guy who's in his prime who also happened to come into the season out of shape getting rest yet again after three days off is just a little odd.

Whatever though. Spurs will get the win tonight, regardless.

[NameLess Scrub]

DNP:Fat

:lol

[spurtech09]

Rest? He had 3 days of rest though.....

[BillMc]

New CBA coming, last impass to trades ends tomorrow

[DAF86]

Is Aldridge doing some kind of special training to lose weight? Is the only reason I can think of why he has so many DNPs this season. Pau is a lot older and he has barely missed games.

Either way, if this is the case, what the hell happened to "play your way into condition"?

[SAGirl]

This is not injury. When someone is injured the Spurs don't hide it. This is something else.

[NASpurs]

Well... Boogie Cousins also got a DNP - Rest tonight as well. :stirpot:

[Ice009]

Well... Boogie Cousins also got a DNP - Rest tonight as well. :stirpot:

Are you serious? He's my number one target for a big man that might be available. If either LA or Cousins is involved in a trade, I hope he doesn't end up on another team with the Spurs being a facilitator to it.

[NASpurs]

Are you serious? He's my number one target for a big man that might be available.

Yep, didn't play against the Rockets for "rest".

https://www.google.com/amp/nba.nbcsports.com/2016/12/14/short-handed-kings-resting-demarcus-cousins-against-rockets/amp/

[Ice009]

Yep, didn't play against the Rockets for "rest".

https://www.google.com/amp/nba.nbcsports.com/2016/12/14/short-handed-kings-resting-demarcus-cousins-against-rockets/amp/

It's most likely that LA is out due to carrying an injury, but man, it'd be pretty sweet if he's traded. He hasn't quite hit Jefferson levels for me, but he's getting up there.

[Laughing Gravy]

Well... Boogie Cousins also got a DNP - Rest tonight as well. :stirpot:

Came here to post the exact fucking thing. No brainer.

[kaji157]

^^ Don´t make me excited, that so not gonna happen! ^^

[Laughing Gravy]

Although I'd have a hard time cheering for that blockhead.

[MaNu4Tres]

LA showcase in PHX.

Gasol, Parker, and Manu should sit tomorrow night.

LA should get his touches and hopefully gives Sarver & McDonough reassurance tbh...

LA goes for 30+ tmrw for the first time this season.

[alpha_HaZE]

LA showcase in PHX.

Gasol, Parker, and Manu should sit tomorrow night.

LA should get his touches and hopefully gives Sarver & McDonough reassurance tbh...

LA goes for 30+ tmrw for the first time this season.

This, a trade for Cousins would be cool and also it is not happening.

But to those of you that want some spurs porno here it it!



Rk Player Season Age G PER TS% ORB% DRB% TRB% AST% STL% BLK% OWS DWS WS
1 LaMarcus Aldridge 2016-17 31 22 17.5 .534 6.8 16.6 11.7 9.0 1.2 2.8 0.9 0.9 1.8
2 DeMarcus Cousins 2016-17 26 24 27.4 .552 7.9 28.1 18.0 21.3 1.8 3.8 2.0 1.3 3.3


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[jiggy_55]

Popovich said he's "banged up", quotes can be found on ESPN and Express news

[AFMadison]

What? This rest crap is out of hand. How is this team supposed to build chemistry this way. Kawhi is the only guy who could use a night off once in a while but Spurs haven't even played in a few days. Stooopid.
The best chemistry a Spurs team ever had was actually the 2014 team. That 2014 squad had the most lineup changes in franchise history because of injuries/rest days. Pop's got this. We 20-5 brotha chasing after 6. One game at a time.

[TheDoctor]

Well... Boogie Cousins also got a DNP - Rest tonight as well. :stirpot:

http://i.imgur.com/kSy92Qt.gif

[superbigtime]

The best chemistry a Spurs team ever had was actually the 2014 team. That 2014 squad had the most lineup changes in franchise history because of injuries/rest days. Pop's got this. We 20-5 brotha chasing after 6. One game at a time.

So who is getting the night off tonight?

[SAGirl]

Popovich said he's "banged up", quotes can be found on ESPN and Express news
Thanks for sharing.
That is still very nebulous. It reminds me of when Tony started to get banged up in 13/14 at more or less the same age and how he still gets "banged up".
I hope I am wrong and this is not the start of Lamarcus fall from his prime seasons and that he won't become that brittle ^.

[james evans]

I think Aldridge has to go. Him and Pau on the court together just isn't working. He has to be paired with Dedmond. Pau/Lee, Aldredge/Deadmond or Dedmond/Pau. We just can't continue to have Pau and Aldrdige play together anymore. THE. SHIT. ISN'T. WORKING!!!