Aldridge/Pau post-ups...

[spursistan]

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[testies]

the offensive boards were key though

[timtonymanu]

I honestly would rather see Bonner/Blair again. That's how bad that duo is.

[Marcus Bryant]

At least Dedmon wants to kill somebody.

[apalisoc_9]

https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/painful-puke-cartoon-man-pain-as-vomits-41750732.jpg

But but...

:lol

I'd rather Anderson Post up Capela than watch these bums post up.

[boutons_deux]

wasted possessions

[dabom]

:lol

The fade aways are the worst brah. :lol

[DarrinS]

Literally infuriating, especially one on one vs Harden.

[HarlemHeat37]

At least they've been big on the boards, like testies said, tbh..

Overall, though, Pau is looking like last year's 2nd half Duncan..

[urunobili]

At least Dedmon wants to kill somebody.

[spurtech09]

Still don't understand why Pop doesn't use Dedmon or Bertans..

[TheGreatYacht]

No one here wants to see an increase in Aldridge postups

Well, no one besides that 30yr old X-Men fan and virgin gambit1990 (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=30595)

[gambit1990]

No one here wants to see an increase in Aldridge postups

Well, no one besides that 30yr old X-Men fan and virgin gambit1990 (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=30595)
go through all my posts and quote where i ever that i wanna see more aldridge postups :lmao

the only thing this faggot can do is make up shit :lmao

[Marcus Bryant]

How'd we get stuck with the bum Gasol brother? The good one would be putting up 30/20 games in this series.

Ryan Anderson and Clint Capela? lol

[baseline bum]

I was actually thrilled that time Aldridge scored on Eric Gordon three feet from the basket late in the game. It was the most unexpected Spurs moment since that time Horry flushed one on Rip Hamilton in OT in another Game 5.

[HarlemHeat37]

I was actually thrilled that time Aldridge scored on Eric Gordon three feet from the basket late in the game. It was the most unexpected Spurs moment since that time Horry flushed one on Rip Hamilton in OT in another Game 5.

:lol 100% thought he was going to miss that, tbh..

[Old School 44]

Not sure why the one match up (posting up Capela) that doesn't outright favor them, they continue to go to. Where the opportunities posting Harden, they pass out of. Makes no sense.

Personally, like Houston creates switches to have Aldridge on Harden, on offense I'd do the same with Harden's man and make Harden switch and work on D.

[Slippy]

the offensive boards were key though

This. Its offset the rockets going small. Its the only way to counter since the spurs cant hit an open three like they can

[baseline bum]

How'd we get stuck with the bum Gasol brother? The good one would be putting up 30/20 games in this series.

Ryan Anderson and Clint Capela? lol

Because we got Aldridge instead of the good Gasol.

[spursistan]

But but...

:lol

I'd rather Anderson Post up Capela than watch these bums post up.

I don't know about you maybe these LMA postups were "better than your eyes tell you" according to Chinook :lol....

[TheGreatYacht]

go through all my posts and quote where i ever that i wanna see more aldridge postups :lmao
Not only did you post about Aldridge needing more shots, you made a fart-cum meltdown thread about it just 3 WEEKS AGO :lmao

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=267795


tp doesn't make the players around him better, has been taking shots away from la.

would not say he's been great. good is even debatable... our starting PG is averaging 2 assists ! i can't believe people just brush that off.

spurs go 61-21 on:
la: 14.6 FGA (.477 shooting)
tp: 9.0 FGA (.466 shooting)

spurs in the playoffs:
la: 11.3 FGA (.500)
tp: 12.3 FGA (.469)

the sooner in the game that la gets confidence, the better. tp should take shots away from the bench, not from the starters.

i thought tp would be unreliable in over the next few rounds. turns out he decided to change up the offense early.

la needs confidence early. whether you want that kind of player is a different story.

i don't want a starting PG who averages 2 assists.

this is about tony taking more shots than the highest paid player on the team. tony has shot worse than him btw.

you can be the biggest parker fan... should he be averaging more shots than la? no. we signed la for his offense. his defense has been a plus.

tp has been the separation between kawhi and la establishing a two man game.

that's great, not being sarcastic.

you cannot argue that he has taking shots away from lma though.

[LakerHater]

was fuckin furious whn theyd fadeaway on Gordon, Beverly & Harden!

[timtonymanu]

How'd we get stuck with the bum Gasol brother? The good one would be putting up 30/20 games in this series.

Ryan Anderson and Clint Capela? lol

Marc is pretty soft himself. Grizzlies fans don't like him either. But yeah he's better than Pau

[timtonymanu]

I was actually thrilled that time Aldridge scored on Eric Gordon three feet from the basket late in the game. It was the most unexpected Spurs moment since that time Horry flushed one on Rip Hamilton in OT in another Game 5.

:lmao

[Darius Bieber]

Honestly for Game 6, I'd go Mills-Green-Simmons-Leonard-Aldridge as the starting line up.

[-21-]

Someone needs to tell them they aren't Dirk Nowitzki. Enough of those fadeaways. :lol

[gambit1990]

Not only did you post about Aldridge needing more shots, you made a fart-cum meltdown thread about it just 3 WEEKS AGO :lmao

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=267795

No one here wants to see an increase in Aldridge postups

Well, no one besides that 30yr old X-Men fan and virgin gambit1990 (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=30595)

go through all my posts and quote where i ever that i wanna see more aldridge postups :lmao
i said shots not postups you stupid fuck :lmao

[100%duncan]

Meh, Marc gasol is just a little bit better than Aldridge. So not saying much obviously :lol

[Darius Bieber]

I was actually thrilled that time Aldridge scored on Eric Gordon three feet from the basket late in the game. It was the most unexpected Spurs moment since that time Horry flushed one on Rip Hamilton in OT in another Game 5.

Comparing LaMarsha to the GOAT Big Shot :lol

[gambit1990]

trying reading the title of thread/what you post you stupid fuck.

[baseline bum]

I don't care if Aldridge has his one give a shit game of the series and drops 45 on the Rockets Thursday. He's gotta go as long as the Spurs don't have to give up assets to dump his ass.

[TheGreatYacht]

i said shots not postups you stupid fuck :lmao
Even worse LMFAOOOO

This is Aldridge's FG% by distance in the playoffs (without counting tonight :lmao)
3-10 feet: 13.1FG%
10-16 feet: 23.8FG%
16 feet - 3pt line: 26.9FG%

Do you ever get tired of being everybody's cum dumpster you faggot?

[100%duncan]

Even worse LMFAOOOO

This is Aldridge's FG% by distance in the playoffs (without counting tonight :lmao)
3-10 feet: 13.1FG%
10-16 feet: 23.8FG%
16 feet - 3pt line: 26.9FG%

Do you ever get tired of being everybody's cum dumpster you faggot?

Man, TP would've went ham when Kawhi went down at least. Aldridge deferred to role-players, good thing Danny and Manu have balls.

[Marcus Bryant]

Mfer had golden opportunity to put team on his back and win. Man, never has a playoff win felt so hollow.

[apalisoc_9]

Even worse LMFAOOOO

This is Aldridge's FG% by distance in the playoffs (without counting tonight :lmao)
3-10 feet: 13.1FG%
10-16 feet: 23.8FG%
16 feet - 3pt line: 26.9FG%

Do you ever get tired of being everybody's cum dumpster you faggot?

Not even 30% :lmao

[rasuo214]

18ft fadeaways with a guard defending them is the most infuriating thing to watch.

[RodNIc91]

I mean, where the fuck is the Aldridge that roasted Houston a couple of years ago??

[100%duncan]

Mfer had golden opportunity to put team on his back and win. Man, never has a playoff win felt so hollow.

Game 2 with TP going down

[TheGreatYacht]

Man, TP would've went ham when Kawhi went down at least. Aldridge deferred to role-players, good thing Danny and Manu have balls.

Not even 30% :lmao
Parker had shooting percentages of 52.6/57.9/100 from the field, 3pt, and free throw line

but, gambit1990 (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=30595) wanted more <30FG% LMA shots instead

[dabom]

18 points 14 rebounds 9 Offensive rebounds. :wow 42 mins. :tu

[td4mvp21]

Even worse LMFAOOOO

This is Aldridge's FG% by distance in the playoffs (without counting tonight :lmao)
3-10 feet: 13.1FG%
10-16 feet: 23.8FG%
16 feet - 3pt line: 26.9FG%

Do you ever get tired of being everybody's cum dumpster you faggot?

OMG, are these stats legit? :lmao

[gambit1990]

TGY is the stupidest POS on this site.

i'm not the biggest la fan... but he's shooting 49% in the playoffs so far.

i'm against giving him the ball while every just stands around. part of why i've been wanting to trade parker for so long is that we could acquire someone who can get this team easy buckets.

[TheGreatYacht]

OMG, are these stats legit? :lmao
Read it wrong. But they're actually slightly better... from 31-41% :lol

Its on bball-ref

[offset formation]

Meh, Marc gasol is just a little bit better than Aldridge. So not saying much obviously :lol

Lol. All-Star starter.

[coachmac87]

Honestly for Game 6, I'd go Mills-Green-Simmons-Leonard-Aldridge as the starting line up.

Oh stfu you troll.....


With that said I do like the idea

[baseline bum]

OMG, are these stats legit? :lmao

No, he's shooting 47%

[Ditty]

Their post ups are fine, as long as they're not fading away.

[spurraider21]

LMA's jumper is completely broken but he's still been decent when he attacks the middle and goes over his left shoulder. But he lacks the willingness to be physical and keeps pulling up with his little Bump-fade against guys 7 inches shorter

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Even worse LMFAOOOO

This is Aldridge's FG% by distance in the playoffs (without counting tonight :lmao)
3-10 feet: 13.1FG%
10-16 feet: 23.8FG%
16 feet - 3pt line: 26.9FG%

Do you ever get tired of being everybody's cum dumpster you faggot?

^ Not even remotely close to the truth, though.

[TheGreatYacht]

^ Not even remotely close to the truth, though.

Read it wrong. But they're actually slightly better... from 31-41% :lol

Its on bball-ref

[james evans]

I'm still in disbelief that we have two 7 footers that can't post up point guards

[UZER]

I was actually thrilled that time Aldridge scored on Eric Gordon three feet from the basket late in the game. It was the most unexpected Spurs moment since that time Horry flushed one on Rip Hamilton in OT in another Game 5.

And Gordon still almost blocked that. :lol


This. Its offset the rockets going small. Its the only way to counter since the spurs cant hit an open three like they can

The other side of that is, because there are so many threes being taken, the small ball Houston guys are able to scramble and get all those long rebounds and well as loose balls, especially when Aldridge and Pau are on the court at the same time. With those two 7 footers, the spurs were still out rebounded in game 5.

[cd98]

I don't understand how they can't get the ball deeper in the paint. Bigs have a hard time posting up on guards 10 ft from the basket bc their dribble is exposed, the risk of backing down into an offensive foul, and time for a double team to come. But Chris Paul gets switches for Jordan to get dunks, how come Kawhi can't pick and roll with Gasol or LMA to get the ball 2 feet from the hoop where they will score every time.

[Budkin]

It's unreal how bad they've been.

[Dave_ET]

LMA and Gasol are long but very SOFT, its just not their style.

Where are Dedmon's minutes to take advantage of small ball (rebounds, PnR, ability to guard 2-5)?

[cjw]

Not even 30% :lmao

He left out shots at the rim, and was quoting % of shots from each distance (see someone else mentioned that too now)

[TheGreatYacht]

Not giving Pop a pass for taking out that small ball unit that was brilliant in the 3rd quarter, and starting the 4th with this stiff tower lineup. They completely killed our rhythm with their nostalgia slow ineffective games....

[sammy]

I wish he would play Dedman instead of Lee! Lee fumbles the pass or they score over him! Geez put someone who will rebound the ball!

[SpursBig3s]

18 points 14 rebounds 9 Offensive rebounds. :wow 42 mins. :tu


On 21 shots...

[SpursBig3s]

I know LA's offense is inefficient by NBA standards. What I just don't understand is someone who was borderline automatic from midrange and had a signature move with the post fadeaway (which he hit pretty regularly) literally cannot buy a basket from those 2 signature shots. It just doesn't make any sense. LMA has been hitting midrange J's and fadeaways for 10 years. Now, as soon as he comes to SA, he can't? Wtf

[DisAsTerBot]

Honestly for Game 6, I'd go Mills-Green-Simmons-Leonard-Aldridge as the starting line up.

Honestly, you shouldn't even be watching tbh

[dabom]

On 21 shots...

You don't wanna talk basketball with me...

[SpursBig3s]

^ I can talk basketball. 18 points on 21 shots is not very good, that's 33% fg%. Call it how it is man. He was pretty awful offensively.

Now, if you wanna say "LA was huge on the glass and good defensively" I'll agree. He was big time on the glass, and he was very engaged and active on D in OT and in crunch time during the 4th quarter.

If he would just establish position on a guard within 6' of the rim, he would dominate down low. I'd like to see more high-low action with Pau. He was very aggressive in game 3. That LA was fantastic

[UZER]

They only thing I can say about the constant worthless post-ups is...

They are like body blows to a boxer. If nothing else, they zap your energy over time and get the legs weak as the game / series goes on. Harden looked gassed at the end and that might be from the constant D he's having to play in the post.

What's even better is the every other day schedule is adding to the fatigue and the missed threes are a sign of that.

I just wish Aldridge wasn't such a pussy and could take advantage over someone half his size.

[Keepin' it real]

I mean, where the fuck is the Aldridge that roasted Houston a couple of years ago??

Even then, he did most of that on mid range and turnaround jumpers. He's never been a banger.

[dabom]

^ I can talk basketball. 18 points on 21 shots is not very good, that's 33% fg%. Call it how it is man. He was pretty awful offensively.

Now, if you wanna say "LA was huge on the glass and good defensively" I'll agree. He was big time on the glass, and he was very engaged and active on D in OT and in crunch time during the 4th quarter.

If he would just establish position on a guard within 6' of the rim, he would dominate down low. I'd like to see more high-low action with Pau. He was very aggressive in game 3. That LA was fantastic

You either get the whole player or you don't. Stop nitpicking like all these other fucks. Fadeaways on guards is bad. He is still a positive player at the end of the day.

[MaNu4Tres]

Spurs need to pour gasoline on 4 down and light a match.

Spurs can be a much more efficient offense if they have LA/Gasol setting hundreds of screens finishing bunnies or open 3's instead. Optimize the PnR and Motion offense, get rid of 4 down. Retire the option and put it in the rafters right next to Timmy.

[polandprzem]

I was wondering how come Aldridge can be in the post and backing down makes a move for a fade away... Cause he is afraid of ofensive fouls.


That is ridiculous esp when R. Anderson can do better.


What has changed in todays basketball that an interior presents is non existent to the extend that guard can guard a center. WTF- Shaq was getting ball inside and dunked over elite defenders.

Establish frickin position and receive the ball as close to the basket as possible. And damn I saw just few hi-low ... ?

[SpursBig3s]

You either get the whole player or you don't. Stop nitpicking like all these other fucks. Fadeaways on guards is bad. He is still a positive player at the end of the day.


That i I can agree with. We do need him to win. I'm just stating a fact

[NameLess Scrub]

Even then, he did most of that on mid range and turnaround jumpers. He's never been a banger.

I think he had better conditioning back then. I think he's lost the physical condition he needed to produce better on the offense he was used to.

I think Aldridge lacks ability to establish deep position and finish, or back down until deep in the paint. He gets stripped, or doesn't turn to the baseline, or recently he seems to be stopped by a guy like Harden.

It's frustrating of course. Prime Timmy would kill the Rockets. At the least, how hard is to seal a guard closer to the basket instead of asking for the ball so far from it?

[SAGirl]

I don't understand how they can't get the ball deeper in the paint. Bigs have a hard time posting up on guards 10 ft from the basket bc their dribble is exposed, the risk of backing down into an offensive foul, and time for a double team to come. But Chris Paul gets switches for Jordan to get dunks, how come Kawhi can't pick and roll with Gasol or LMA to get the ball 2 feet from the hoop where they will score every time.
BC Kawhi is not on CP3 level as a passer (or Lebron who sets up Tristan for lobs, etc.)
Lamarcus also is not very active off the ball trying to get position, and sometimes when he does, guys still just miss the pass to him.
Lamarcus is rather soft setting screens. He doesn't necessarily free the ball handler well that often (watch Lee, for all my criticism of him, he does set screens that free the ballhandler and rolls with a purpose...) etc.
I am sure there are more reasons, like LMA not being a great lob target either with his lack of hops at this point, (whether bc of the knee injury or whatever... not even interested in debating whether he's overweight or aged, past his prime or what)

[SAGirl]

I know LA's offense is inefficient by NBA standards. What I just don't understand is someone who was borderline automatic from midrange and had a signature move with the post fadeaway (which he hit pretty regularly) literally cannot buy a basket from those 2 signature shots. It just doesn't make any sense. LMA has been hitting midrange J's and fadeaways for 10 years. Now, as soon as he comes to SA, he can't? Wtf
Yes, it's a concern...
we may not like his particular choice of shots and his game... but he's lately been bad even at his own game.
?? Unknown what's going on.
I keep waiting for him to have a game where he just gets it all back. Maybe that is game 6 at Rockets? It would be nice.

[MaNu4Tres]

I keep waiting for him to have a game where he just gets it all back. Maybe that is game 6 at Rockets? It would be nice.

Why even attempt to try to get him to have a great game when we know in the long run its a terrible option overall? So if he can have one great game, awesome, now it will induce the Spurs to go to the option more and more when in reality its a terrible option in the grand scheme of things.

Spurs are better off pouring gasoline all over 4 down and lighting a damn match. Optimize PnR/Motion O.. let LA set hundreds of screens, finish bunnies inside, taking the occasional wide open jumper, and crash the offensive glass.

STOP TRYING TO GET HIM GOING. I could careless if he has 2 great games from 4 down, I know its fools gold and won't be a recipe for success in the long run.

[SAGirl]

Why even attempt to try to get him to have a great game when we know in the long run its a terrible option overall? So if he can have one great game, awesome, now it will induce the Spurs to go to the option more and more when in reality its a terrible option in the grand scheme of things.

Spurs are better off pouring gasoline all over 4 down and lighting a damn match. Optimize PnR/Motion O.. let LA set hundreds of screens, finish bunnies inside, taking the occasional wide open jumper, and crash the offensive glass.

STOP TRYING TO GET HIM GOING. I could careless if he has 2 great games from 4 down, I know its fools gold and won't be a recipe for success in the long run.
Yes, I see and understand your point.
I am just rolling with what I am seeing... if he's going to keep shooting fadeaways etc... then I at least can hope he can get his game back... lol I mean I am a fan.
I would be happier if that is scratched from the menu, but if I am being served vegetables, the least I can hope is that there is some butter in them right?:lol

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Forced LaMarsha offense is fucking cancer

[UZER]

I was actually thrilled that time Aldridge scored on Eric Gordon three feet from the basket late in the game. It was the most unexpected Spurs moment since that time Horry flushed one on Rip Hamilton in OT in another Game 5.


I think he had better conditioning back then. I think he's lost the physical condition he needed to produce better on the offense he was used to.

I think Aldridge lacks ability to establish deep position and finish, or back down until deep in the paint. He gets stripped, or doesn't turn to the baseline, or recently he seems to be stopped by a guy like Harden.

It's frustrating of course. Prime Timmy would kill the Rockets. At the least, how hard is to seal a guard closer to the basket instead of asking for the ball so far from it?

Lamarcus age is right about where you need to start taking your off season conditioning seriously. This is what separates those that want to win, vs those that do win. No more coming into training camp overweight.

[baseline bum]

I think he had better conditioning back then. I think he's lost the physical condition he needed to produce better on the offense he was used to.

I think Aldridge lacks ability to establish deep position and finish, or back down until deep in the paint. He gets stripped, or doesn't turn to the baseline, or recently he seems to be stopped by a guy like Harden.

It's frustrating of course. Prime Timmy would kill the Rockets. At the least, how hard is to seal a guard closer to the basket instead of asking for the ball so far from it?

Prime Timmy? 2016 Duncan on two bad knees would be averaging 35 a game with Harden and Gordon switched onto him.

[NameLess Scrub]

Prime Timmy? 2016 Duncan on two bad knees would be averaging 35 a game with Harden and Gordon switched onto him.

Didn't want to go that far but.. probably yeah :lol

[jermaine]

At least Dedmon wants to kill somebody.

I 2nd this notion!!

[spursistan]

Aldridge has the 4th worst offensive rating of any Spurs player in this series (101) -- only Forbes//Murray/Bertans who barely played have a lower rating..

But was told his "will gonna be imposed"..

[cd021]

I was actually thrilled that time Aldridge scored on Eric Gordon three feet from the basket late in the game. It was the most unexpected Spurs moment since that time Horry flushed one on Rip Hamilton in OT in another Game 5.

:lol I was stunned he made that shot tbh. Him missing two Ft's to start OT and that turnover in the post midway through overtime didn't leave me with a ton of confidence in him. That Horry game was fucking amazing. Didn't score at all in the first 35:57 in the game but finished with 21 in 25 minutes. Horry wasn't about to lose that game; neither were Green, Simmons, Manu, and Mills.

[cd021]

Aldridge has the 4th worst offensive rating of any Spurs player in this series (101) -- only Forbes//Murray/Bertans who barely played have a lower rating..

But was told his "will gonna be imposed"..

:wow yeah a 101 O Rtg is pretty damn bad, no matter what player it is. This is the same guy that torched OKC in Game 1 and Game 2 last year :depressed

[cd021]

Prime Timmy? 2016 Duncan on two bad knees would be averaging 35 a game with Harden and Gordon switched onto him.

Yeah; make no mistake, Duncan would've gotten in that ass

[Nathan89]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYMpOrXQnac:depressed

[spursistan]

Zach lowe just mentioned in his podcast with JVG: according to synergy, Aldridge is 13-35 in the post for the series :lmao....

He flat out said it verbatim: "It is not working"..

[TheDoctor]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYMpOrXQnac:depressed

:cry

[spursistan]

Zach lowe just mentioned in his podcast with JVG: according to synergy, Aldridge is 13-35 in the post for the series :lmao....

He flat out said it verbatim: "It is not working"..

He is shooting 37% with defensive juggernaut like Harden/Anderson guarding him..Just fuckin abysmal..

[TheGreatYacht]

Zach lowe just mentioned in his podcast with JVG: according to synergy, Aldridge is 13-35 in the post for the series :lmao....

He flat out said it verbatim: "It is not working".. gambit1990 wanting this scrub to get more touches :lmao

[spurraider21]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYMpOrXQnac:depressedincredible. and that's old man duncan

[Joseph Kony]

can you imagine players like beverley, harden, or gordon trying to guard Timmy in the post? even old man Duncan would shit all over them on one knee. LMA is trash

[TheDoctor]

can you imagine players like beverley, harden, or gordon trying to guard Timmy in the post? even old man Duncan would shit all over them on one knee. LMA is trash

27/18 every night tbh.

[FkLA]

Even worse LMFAOOOO

This is Aldridge's FG% by distance in the playoffs (without counting tonight :lmao)
3-10 feet: 13.1FG%
10-16 feet: 23.8FG%
16 feet - 3pt line: 26.9FG%

Do you ever get tired of being everybody's cum dumpster you faggot?

Wait so he's shooting under 30% for the playoffs? I knew he was sucking but holy shit that's historically bad, tbh.

[apalisoc_9]

Wait so he's shooting under 30% for the playoffs? I knew he was sucking but holy shit that's historically bad, tbh.

Tgy made a mistake. He's shooting 46iirc

Those are jump shot numbers. Dosnt take simple layups and dunks

[TheGreatYacht]

Wait so he's shooting under 30% for the playoffs? I knew he was sucking but holy shit that's historically bad, tbh.
Na I read it wrong, it's slightly better.

From 10-16ft he's at 41FG%
From 16ft - 3pt line he's at 28FG%
From 3Pt he's at 0FG%

[SAGirl]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYMpOrXQnac:depressed
Post prime one legged Tim schooling ppl

[Down Under]

Tbh, I can understand Aldridge - he's got issues with his leg. But Pau just averaged 17/game with the Bulls last year. We know he couldn't defend anything but the rim, but surely they must have thought he could still punish smaller guys down low.

[therealtruth]

TD is one of the last bigs that make the other team pay for going small by dominating the frontline. He had issues sometimes with longer defenders but feasted on smaller defenders.

[skulls138]

Post prime one legged Tim schooling pplTimmy looks so comfy out there compared to LA

[Gagnrath]

I get that Aldridge is a big who dislikes contact but until this year you could generally count on him being effective on the rare occasion when he did decide to go inside.... Not so much this year and that is very worrisome since that is the place where the Spurs had the advantage on most teams.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Tbh, I can understand Aldridge - he's got issues with his leg. But Pau just averaged 17/game with the Bulls last year. We know he couldn't defend anything but the rim, but surely they must have thought he could still punish smaller guys down low.

He didn't get his 17ppg on the Bulls off of post ups, he only shot .566 at the rim - the lowest career mark by far. He got his points from jump shots but he can't find his spots these playoffs at all. Part of it is the Spurs don't have elite penetration or playmaking.

LMA has no lift, can't hit turnaround jump shots with no lift. Whether it's an injury or conditioning we'll probably find out later. Wouldn't surprise me if he has a knee 'procedure' in the summer.

[BillMc]

LMA said in the postgame interview that if he puts his shoulder down and goes to the basket with Harden or any guard on him, they'll flop and get an offensive foul. Don't know if I agree, but that was his thinking. He mentions it about 2:20

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/2017/05/10/1494392679946-LaMarcus-PG-1416547

Plus who is the blonde?

[cd021]

incredible. and that's old man duncan

Old man Duncan= Old man Logan

still badass tbh

[cd021]

LMA said in the postgame interview that if he puts his shoulder down and goes to the basket with Harden or any guard on him, they'll flop and get an offensive foul. Don't know if I agree, but that was his thinking. He mentions it about 2:20

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/2017/05/10/1494392679946-LaMarcus-PG-1416547

Plus who is the blonde?

I don't buy it; Harden is surprisingly strong, he doesn't have to flop he can just play it straight and shut down LMA :depressed He used to abuse Ibaka but can't post a guy 5 inches shorter. He also missed three bunnies off offensive rebounds and two clutch FT's. He probably should've finished with 28 points (including that BS offensive goal tending call)

[eDizzle20]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYMpOrXQnac:depressed
Ugh. He had the full arsenal. Timmy was terrific at doing work upfront and getting great post position. Also, so good with the one-handed hooks/flip shots. That Chris Andersen one :lol. Beats his face with the ball then dunks on him.

[Gagnrath]

Part of the issue is Aldridge's own attitude towards any contact. If you whine about being bumped and bullied the refs sure as shit won't let you do it to the star of the other team. Part of the​ issue is also dude you're doing it wrong... Don't put your shoulder into the chest of a guy 8 inches shorter that's going to make it look like you are lowering your shoulder and charging and only "LeBron" has a pass to just lower his head and bull to the basket now that Shaq retired. (Ok Westbrook might to). Establish position in about 6 feet from the rim catch entry pass, put him on your hip hook elbow out to keep him there pivot and bunny or dunk. If the double commits to stop that pass out and repeat.

[baseline bum]

can you imagine players like beverley, harden, or gordon trying to guard Timmy in the post? even old man Duncan would shit all over them on one knee. LMA is trash

Aldridge has to go. I don't care if he has 45 tonight.

[baseline bum]

Zach lowe just mentioned in his podcast with JVG: according to synergy, Aldridge is 13-35 in the post for the series :lmao....

He flat out said it verbatim: "It is not working"..

I like when Lowe was talking about Cleveland's chances vs Golden State and he said LeBron hasn't been rolled in a series since the 2007 Finals. Um, 2014 Finals where the Spurs set the record for best average point differential in the Finals? :lol

[Old School 44]

Just curious, how many 3's has Pau shot in this series? He was killing it towards the end of the year. Is Houston taking this away or is it just the Spurs trying to work the bigs inside?

[Chinook]

Not sure why the one match up (posting up Capela) that doesn't outright favor them, they continue to go to. Where the opportunities posting Harden, they pass out of. Makes no sense.

LMA's pretty much been pushing Capela's shit in all series. That's the only guy LMA HAS been able to go at repeatedly in the post.

[TD 21]

Van Gundy made a good point the other day. Aldridge and Gasol need to stop backing down Harden and flinging up off balance fadeaway's and instead inside pivot and shoot up over the top. The only benefit to the constant backing down is it contributes to taking Harden's legs, but it's obviously not efficient.

[Down Under]

Van Gundy made a good point the other day. Aldridge and Gasol need to stop backing down Harden and flinging up off balance fadeaway's and instead inside pivot and shoot up over the top. The only benefit to the constant backing down is it contributes to taking Harden's legs, but it's obviously not efficient.
They seem to be doubling from the weakside once Aldridge puts it on the floor. He either needs to catch it deeper on the entry (preferably with a good seal) and just turn and shoot as JVG said

[lofds]

Did someone call for Aldridge and Pau postups?

[Keepin' it real]

Did someone call for Aldridge and Pau postups?

No, spurstalk called for both of them to be benched.

[tholdren]

No, spurstalk called for both of them to be benched.

lma ballin pau shitting down his leg still

[gambit1990]

gambit1990 (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=30595) wanting this scrub to get more touches :lmao
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la just had his highest scoring game of the season, game 6 on the road :lmao

[SAGirl]

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la just had his highest scoring game of the season, game 6 on the road :lmao
Yes, without kawhi
TBH