What Will the Starting Lineup Look Like?

[-21-]

It maybe a little early to speculate but the roster looks more or less set.

PG - Murray / Mills / Parker / White
SG - Green / Manu (?) / Forbes / Paul
SF - Kawhi / Anderson / Blossomgame
PF - Aldridge / Gay / Bertans
C - Gasol / Lauvergne

I think Murray will get the starting job (despite an underwhelming Summer League) due to being a better fit alongside Danny. He'll most likely split the PG minutes with Patty. We saw this last season when Tony was out. Whatever is left will be for White/Paul/Forbes.

Danny is our starting shooting guard unless he gets traded which is unlikely. The backup situation is in Manu's hands. If he returns, it's his. If he retires, White/Paul/Forbes will fight for the spot.

Kawhi starts at the 3 (duh). Remaining minutes could be filled by Anderson/Gay/Bertans.

The power forward position is where it gets interesting. I think LMA should be moved to center (not sure if he's willing). Kyle or Gay (if he shows he still has something left in the tank) could take over the starting 4 spot. Bertans should also get more minutes.

LMA ideally slides into the center position with Pau and Lauvergne behind him. In certain matchups, we could use a more traditional lineup with two bigs like LMA+Gasol.


Inb4 someone replies the starting lineup will look like shit. :lol

[coachmac87]

Mills
Green
Kawhi
Gay
LMA

[nyspurguy]

Fuck it, it's a new day..I say Forbes+Murray+Leonard+Bertans+Aldridge

[nyspurguy]

Fuck it, it's a new day..I say Forbes+Murray+Leonard+Bertans+Aldridge

With Gay playing a ton of minutes off the bench

[marinoman]

Forbes
green
kawhi
gay
lma

[Russ]

Forbes
green
kawhi
gay
lma

Crazy, but I kinda like it . . .

[TheGreatYacht]

No Center
Soft PF
SF with a torn Achilles
Kawhi
shit PG

[sananspursfan21]

The Aussie will be starting. Sorry to crush any dreams.

[steeledl]

PG Kawhi
SG Mills
SF Forbes
PF Tony Parker when healthy
Center Danny Green

[duncan2150]

No Center
Soft PF
SF with a torn Achilles
Kawhi
shit PG

Just with this we are ok

[Darius Bieber]

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[Leetonidas]

Imo it's going to be

Murray
Green
Kawhi
Gay
Aldridge

[therealtruth]

It depends on if Aldridge wants to play the 5. If he can, then start Murray,DG,KL,Rudy and LMA. Everyone's playing small the Spurs should unless they can get something out of the Gasol/Aldridge combo.

[RD2191]

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:lmao

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

PG-
SG-
SF- Leonard
PF-
C-

[larrychen21]

PG Murray
SG Kawhi
SF Gay
PF LMA
C Pau

go big win big

[TheGreatYacht]

Just with this we are ok
That's exactly what RC Buford was thinking when he went into this offseason. That's why he signed and drafted pure shit

He knows casuals and the media will credit him and Pop's system for the wins instead of Kawhi

[TheGreatYacht]

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[Raven]

Forbes
green
kawhi
gay
lma

you know, that's actually not that bad..

[Hoops Czar]

Forbes
green
kawhi
gay
lma

Drugs are bad mmmkay?

[TheGreatYacht]

Aldridge
Melo
Lebron
Kawhi
CP3

oh wait, that was so 2 weeks ago.

[marinoman]

Drugs are bad mmmkay?
Mills is trash, Murray has a high dribble and no shooting, forbes is improving noticeably in body and game, his handles look good and there's no doubt he can shoot as long as he has confidence

btw in not predicting game 1 regular season starters, after pop experiments for a while I expect/want this to be the standard starting lineup before 2018

[marinoman]

Aldridge
Melo
Lebron
Kawhi
CP3

oh wait, that was so 2 weeks ago.
I think you're using a strawman. Other than 1 or 2 extremely delusional people I doubt anyone had melo and or lebron coming here

[apalisoc_9]

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:lmao

[DPG21920]

I think it's definitely Mills / Danny / Kawhi / Gay / LMA

I dont think Mills is the long term starter but a good fit with the starters until someone (Murray, Forbes, etc.) can prove they are nba players/PG's.

I'd say 20 games or so.

Would not be surprised if they throw Murray into the fire, but I doubt it honestly. Also, trades before the season are always possible.

[SnakeBoy]

I think it's definitely Mills / Danny / Kawhi / Gay / LMA

I dont think Mills is the long term starter but a good fit with the starters until someone (Murray, Forbes, etc.) can prove they are nba players/PG's.

I'd say 20 games or so.

Would not be surprised if they throw Murray into the fire, but I doubt it honestly. Also, trades before the season are always possible.

I think Forbes will take the spot. His his improvement in ball handling and getting to the rim is pretty impressive compared to last year. Guy seems driven to be more than an average player and not in a "I'll just say the right things" kind of way.

[DPG21920]

I think Forbes will take the spot. His his improvement in ball handling and getting to the rim is pretty impressive compared to last year. Guy seems driven to be more than an average player and not in a "I'll just say the right things" kind of way.

It takes more than improved ball handling to be a starting nba PG. I really just don't see that from Forbes even if the point guard in SA's system doesn't need to do as much.

I don't think his handles are good enough to initiate offense and Sa truly needs someone that can penetrate and make proper reads.

I understand the idea, but I think Mills is a better PG than Forbes and I think Mills isn't a PG. We will see though. It would be great if Forbes was a PG.

[marinoman]

It takes more than improved ball handling to be a starting nba PG. I really just don't see that from Forbes even if the point guard in SA's system doesn't need to do as much.

I don't think his handles are good enough to initiate offense and Sa truly needs someone that can penetrate and make proper reads.

I understand the idea, but I think Mills is a better PG than Forbes and I think Mills isn't a PG. We will see though. It would be great if Forbes was a PG.
You said Spurs need a pg that can penetrate, I agree, you think that person is mills?

[Hoops Czar]

I think Forbes will take the spot. His his improvement in ball handling and getting to the rim is pretty impressive compared to last year. Guy seems driven to be more than an average player and not in a "I'll just say the right things" kind of way.

Are you basing this on SL production or something else? Kyle Anderson should have been named an opening night starter for finishing SL with MVP honors. Surely, those type of rewards don't grow on trees you know. But alas, that didn't happen and for good reason.

[DPG21920]

You said Spurs need a pg that can penetrate, I agree, you think that person is mills?

Nope - but I do think that until someone like maybe Murray proves he can do more than just get into the lane, Mills will start because his shooting and understanding of running an offense exceeds that of Forbes despite being similar player profiles.

[SnakeBoy]

It takes more than improved ball handling to be a starting nba PG. I really just don't see that from Forbes even if the point guard in SA's system doesn't need to do as much.

I don't think his handles are good enough to initiate offense and Sa truly needs someone that can penetrate and make proper reads.

I understand the idea, but I think Mills is a better PG than Forbes and I think Mills isn't a PG. We will see though. It would be great if Forbes was a PG.

I think Pop will want to keep Mills coming off the bench. I didn't mean Forbes was ready to be a great pg. Just given the choices he looks like the guy most likely to get the spot until TP's return. His rate of improvement far exceeds Murray and White doesn't look close to ready.

[Robz4000]

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Sounds about right

[SnakeBoy]

Are you basing this on SL production or something else? Kyle Anderson should have been named an opening night starter for finishing SL with MVP honors. Surely, those type of rewards don't grow on trees you know. But alas, that didn't happen and for good reason.

I'm basing it on rate of improvement given the choices

[DPG21920]

I think Pop will want to keep Mills coming off the bench. I didn't mean Forbes was ready to be a great pg. Just given the choices he looks like the guy most likely to get the spot until TP's return. His rate of improvement far exceeds Murray and White doesn't look close to ready.

I agree that ideally they would love to see Mills stay in that bench/6th man role, but I don't think they will have that luxury to start the year. But he will eventually end up there IMO.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

I'd like it to be Murray / Green / Kawhi / Aldridge / Gasol. Murray needs talent around him to ease through the growing pains of a young gun on a playoff team. Mills and Gay leading the second unit would be really fun.

[Blackjack]

Mills,
Green,
Kawhi?
Gay
LMA.

FIFY

[coachmac87]

FIFY

Huh?

[Blackjack]

Huh?

Punctuation and wordplay with a cold one. Read as a question and answer.

[spurs10]

I think it's definitely Mills / Danny / Kawhi / Gay / LMA

I dont think Mills is the long term starter but a good fit with the starters until someone (Murray, Forbes, etc.) can prove they are nba players/PG's.

I'd say 20 games or so.

Would not be surprised if they throw Murray into the fire, but I doubt it honestly. Also, trades before the season are always possible.
Man I hope that's the plan. I won't be surprised to see LMA at the 4 at the start of the season, but if we want to win that would be my line-up. It gets my hopes up.

[coachmac87]

Punctuation and wordplay with a cold one. Read as a question and answer.

Oh ok gotcha

[wildbill2u]

I don't see Gay starting and taking that much of a beating on that Achilles tendon, especially in the beginning of the year. Who knows what shape that tendon will be in. I'm more concerned right now with the rotation on the bigs. I think they will bring back David Lee. That means someone on your prospective roster has to go and i'm betting on Blossomgame. He won't make the roster this year if ever.

[TD 21]

Obviously, this comes down to PG and second big . . .

- Murray probably gets initial opportunity, but if he falters and Forbes shines, Mills probably starts.

- Think Gasol/Gay is match-up dependant. Former probably starts more often than not though.

Still difficult to imagine they go with this imbalanced a roster. Paul signing was probably because they have an inkling Ginobili is leaning towards retiring or are still pursuing an Aldridge trade and will attach a guard in it.

[SAGirl]

Obviously, this comes down to PG and second big . . .

- Murray probably gets initial opportunity, but if he falters and Forbes shines, Mills probably starts.

- Think Gasol/Gay is match-up dependant. Former probably starts more often than not though.

Still difficult to imagine they go with this imbalanced a roster. Paul signing was probably because they have an inkling Ginobili is leaning towards retiring or are still pursuing an Aldridge trade and will attach a guard in it.
Ginobili has taken longer to decide this time than ever. Maybe he already knows but it's not announced bc Spurs are waiting for other chips to fall, like a trade.

[mudyez]

Starting Patty with Forbes backing him up and having Kawhi doing point forward stuff and Murray somewhat backing him up might be the plan.

Mills/Forbes (just shooters)
Green/White
Kawhi/Murray/Manu (playmaking)
Gay/Anderson/Bertans (small ball)
Aldridge/Gasol

...would look nice to me, but we might sign another big and still start Gasol+Aldridge.

[spurs10]

Again I'd love to see Gay at the 4 and LMA at 5 because I have high hopes for those two with Kawhi on the floor at the same time. I think that will happen, but until we know who is on our roster it's hard to say what the staring lineup will be in the early days of RS

[tbdog]

I think Anderson gets the start at PF with Mills.

[Baam]

I think Anderson gets the start at PF with Mills.

Good call, Mills can only be the "PG" (actually midget SG) if there's a real creator to hold his hand like Manu/Anderson.

[TheGreatYacht]

The worst thing Mills needs is to watch Fathead do his slomo shake that never gets him anywhere but trapped and forced to kick out to a contested player

[cutewizard]

Marc Gasol at center....
Lebron and Kawhi at forwards.
Zion Williamson and Kyrie at guards.

That is an awesome SL for next year, Alternate Universe....!

Lol

[TimDunkem]

The worst thing Mills needs is to watch Fathead do his slomo shake that never gets him anywhere but trapped and forced to kick out to a contested playerThis man knows what he's talking about. A Slowmo possession always ends in a kickout that goes nowhere.

A Mills and Slowmo lineup will end up putting the team in those droughts we saw so often last year that had most of this board crying that this was a one man team on offense. :lol

[SupremeGuy]

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[Big Empty]

Forbes/Mills/Murray
Green/Paul/Ginobili
Leonard/Anderson
Aldridge/Gay/Bertans
Lavern&Shirly/Gasol

i see a ton of different rotations depending on match ups.

[tbdog]

The worst thing Mills needs is to watch Fathead do his slomo shake that never gets him anywhere but trapped and forced to kick out to a contested player

The slow mo hate is pretty rediculous. One thing about him though, is he can handle the ball with out shitting the bed. Something green can't do. Plus Anderson is a plus defender and will be a token start for Gay.

[Spurtacular]

PG Mills/Murray (Platoon)
SG Green
SF 2017-18 MVP
PF Gay
C Aldridge

[dbestpro]

PG-Mills, SG-Leonard, SF-Gay, PF-LMA, C-Gasol or Bogut (if signed) If LMA has to play center he will tank. The Spurs will be dead before they leave the gate.

[8FOR!3]

The slow mo hate is pretty rediculous. One thing about him though, is he can handle the ball with out shitting the bed. Something green can't do. Plus Anderson is a plus defender and will be a token start for Gay.

No Slo Mo hate here but he's 23 and has been in the league 3 years and hasn't produced at this point. We don't really have a true point guard this year so let him run point some. If he steps it up and at least shows further improvement then sure keep him. If not he's gone.

[tbdog]

No Slo Mo hate here but he's 23 and has been in the league 3 years and hasn't produced at this point. We don't really have a true point guard this year so let him run point some. If he steps it up and at least shows further improvement then sure keep him. If not he's gone.

It took Joseph 3 years as our last project. I think Anderson has shown enough progress. His defensive positional cannot be taught. He boxes out well. He needs to get stronger and shoot better and quicker. One of them takes time.

[Seventyniner]

I think Green starts, but if Manu retires and with Simmons gone we could see a good amount of Leonard at SG and Gay at SF. The rotation at forward is very crowded, especially if Aldridge gets decent minutes at PF.

[keithington1]

Get rid of Forbes
PG Leonard, Mills, White, Parker
SG Green, Murray, Paul
SF Gay, Bertans, ?(Blossomgame or 3 and D player)
PF Aldridge, Anderson,
C Gasol, Lauvergne, ?(Shot blocker) Anthony Randolph is still 28

[buttsR4rebounding]

I think it will be

Mills
Green
Kawhi
Gay
Aldridge

I'd like to see

Murray/Forbes
Gay
Kawhi
Anderson
LMA

Danny would benefit greatly from being with the 2nd unit that moves the ball

Mills
Green
Manu
Joffery
Gasol

[dabom]

The worst thing Mills needs is to watch Fathead do his slomo shake that never gets him anywhere but trapped and forced to kick out to a contested player

:lol

Worst offensive player on the team. Tim on zero knees in s better than this fuck. :lol

[TheGreatYacht]

:lol

Worst offensive player on the team. Tim on zero knees in s better than this fuck. :lol
There will never be a bigger myth than "Anderson is a facilitator" :lol

The bum averages 3 assists and 1.5 turnovers Per36. He can't create his own shot much less for anyone else lmfao

[TheDoctor]

I still get nauseated at the thought of having Mills as a starter :vomit:

Just look at this, Fatty skull fucked PATFO in FA and proceeded to add like 20pounds of fat already. Shirts don't fit him anymore.

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[spurs10]

50 million will buy a lot of Whataburger. :wow

[TheGreatYacht]

Fatty Mills proved he was a contract year player 3 years and PATFO didn't fucking learn. What a bunch of idiots

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Like shit

[Amuseddaysleeper]

There will never be a bigger myth than "Anderson is a facilitator" :lol

The bum averages 3 assists and 1.5 turnovers Per36. He can't create his own shot much less for anyone else lmfao

Anderson is a 15th man on the roster at best.

[DMC]

http://whatblackmenwant.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Lakers-1-1024x681.jpg

It would be nice to have all all stars, like this juggernaut team....

[TheGreatYacht]

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It would be nice to have all all stars, like this juggernaut team....
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[TheDoctor]

50 million will buy a lot of Whataburger. :wow

Porker's usurper?
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[spurs10]

Porker's usurper?
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z357/GYR0MEISTER/Mobile%20Uploads/C7EB3E57-0864-4648-9B86-E8B1693410F4.jpg Now I'm pretty sure by the haircut that the heavier Patty is an older shot!:lol

[TheGreatYacht]

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Meanwhile all of you are arguing whether Scrub A or Scrub B should start. 10/10 offseason by PATFO

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[RD2191]

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http://www.totalprosports.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/maxresdefault-2.jpg

Meanwhile all of you are arguing whether Scrub A or Scrub B should start. 10/10 offseason by PATFO

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:lmao

[DeRozan m8]

No Center
Soft PF
SF with a torn Achilles
Kawhi
shit PG

Hahah this.

Tgy knows what's up

[TimDunkem]

Anyone who thinks that a lineup with Mills or Anderson won't end up with Kawhi doing everything by himself on offense because, we're essentially playing 2 on 5 when you add Danny to the mix, is fucking delusional and doesn't know basketball. Mills is a utility player at best and Anderson shouldn't be anything more than a 15th man.

[SAGirl]

Anderson will for sure play minutes. Spurs have a lot of rookies, too many injured and old players and can't afford to not play him.

[TheGreatYacht]

Minutes are earned not given. Fathead hasn't earned increased minutes.

[Rocalcio]

Minutes are earned not given. Fathead hasn't earned increased minutes.

We'll see...

[DMC]

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http://www.totalprosports.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/maxresdefault-2.jpg

Meanwhile all of you are arguing whether Scrub A or Scrub B should start. 10/10 offseason by PATFO

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https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CgSg_hNWIAAf5ZY.jpg

The OKC pic is very prophetic. See how Russ is sweating and PG isn't? PG is only boxing out and pulling a defender while Russ runs up and down the court collecting his triple double.

[r0drig0lac]

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http://www.totalprosports.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/maxresdefault-2.jpg

Meanwhile all of you are arguing whether Scrub A or Scrub B should start. 10/10 offseason by PATFO

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[TheDoctor]

All in all, we should give PATFO the benefit of the doubt after so many years of excellence and success.

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[rastaspur]

Forbes
green
kawhi
gay
lma

This if rudy is physically capable of handling a starters workload to start the seaaon.

[MaNu4Tres]

This if rudy is physically capable of handling a starters workload to start the seaaon.

Not really.

Spurs can start him at the 4 and limit his minutes to 20-24mpg for first few months. Just because a player starts, doesn't mean they play 30+ a night.

[apalisoc_9]

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[rastaspur]

Starters minutes for spurs in their 30s is typically around 25 to 30. Add in the fact he is coming off a major injury and I dobut pop would play him more than 20 to 25 minutes a night.

That would be his starters workload until at least January to february imo. If he responds well then he might be getting close to 30 by years end.

If he is only capable of playing 15 minutes or less due to physical limitat ions then you are kind of token starting him and it would be better to let Davis or kyle to get more minutes to start the season or maybe play kawhi at the four more.

Pop darn sure won't be in a hurry to throw big minutes at rudy. My guess is he averages about 18 to 22 minutes through at least december.

[apalisoc_9]

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Meanwhile all of you are arguing whether Scrub A or Scrub B should start. 10/10 offseason by PATFO

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:lmao

[Russ]

http://whatblackmenwant.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Lakers-1-1024x681.jpg

It would be nice to have all all stars, like this juggernaut team....

D'Antoni worked wonders with them (just like he will with his current superteam). :toast

[cd021]

It took Joseph 3 years as our last project. I think Anderson has shown enough progress. His defensive positional cannot be taught. He boxes out well. He needs to get stronger and shoot better and quicker. One of them takes time.
I think Anderson is well ahead of where Cojo was prior to year 4. His shooting from deep is actually fine, he is a career 40% 3pt shooter from the corners and shit 37% from 3 overall last season.

I would be fine with him starting at the 4 with LMA, Leonard, Green and Mills.

[buttsR4rebounding]

I think Anderson is well ahead of where Cojo was prior to year 4. His shooting from deep is actually fine, he is a career 40% 3pt shooter from the corners and shit 37% from 3 overall last season.

I would be fine with him starting at the 4 with LMA, Leonard, Green and Mills.

Putting Anderson in the starting lineup will also help with some of the ball handling that Mills is lacking. I think he would thrive in this role.

[dabom]

Putting Anderson in the starting lineup will also help with some of the ball handling that Mills is lacking. I think he would thrive in this role.

:lol

[cd021]

Putting Anderson in the starting lineup will also help with some of the ball handling that Mills is lacking. I think he would thrive in this role.

That's the idea, him as a secondary Diawesqu playmaker.

[therealtruth]

They let a guy who can do chasedown blocks like that go. I guess PATFO know what they're doing.

[spurraider21]

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http://www.totalprosports.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/maxresdefault-2.jpg

Meanwhile all of you are arguing whether Scrub A or Scrub B should start. 10/10 offseason by PATFO

http://68.media.tumblr.com/b1ad9ad4cfd93507a76d74365bda9b97/tumblr_milb01x3Cu1rfimo0o1_400.gif
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CgSg_hNWIAAf5ZY.jpg
:rollin

[duncan2k5]

No way Kyle Anderson starts... He shouldn't even be playing... Why do ppl think he is a good passer? Just because he was SUPPOSED to be? On court results say different... He can't shoot, and because of this he never shoots the open shot... He waits for the defense to come drives the lane, but because he can't pass anyone ends up pump faking, and passing to someone already covered for a bad shot... And all this IF he didn't step on the out of bounds line prior to the drive... He is too soft to bang, and his defense is overrated... When the clippers' strategy was to isolate whoever Anderson was guarding, and he gets burned everytime, he can't get starter minutes...

[duncan2k5]

Our best chance to win is going big... Murray is essential to the starting lineup because he is the only one who can break down the defense and push the break with ease... This creates open shots... The reason mills sucks in the playoffs recently is because ginobili can no longer create on a high level, and when Parker when down, it forced mills to start... And there were NO slashers to open things up for him or anyone else... Murray is that guy...

Kawhi at SG... No question he would dominate even more at this position...

Gay at SF to start, PF for small ball lineups... Big ball is what beats the Warriors... We can't beat them at small ball... The teams that beat them or came close were playing big... The cavs, us, and the thunder when they were up 3-1...Aldridge at PF, and we need to get a center... I dont want gasol starting, I'd even take jeoffery at center over gasol... He is soft as shit

[DAF86]

With all the places already set (maybe pending an Aldridge trade) what makes the most sense is this, imho:

Starting linuep

G-Murray
W-Green
W-Leonard
W-Bertans
C-Aldridge

Bench

G-Mills
W-Ginobili
W-Gay
W-Anderson
C-Gasol

Remaining squad

G-Tony
G-White
G-Forbes
W-Paul
W-Blossomgame
C-Lauvergne
C-Costello

*G=Guard - W=Wing - C=Center

I think it's safe to say that, with the lack of traditional bigmen on the squad, PATFO has decided to go with the "4 perimeter guys and 1 bigman" lineup. The way the roster is constructed, it would make no sense to play Aldridge and Gasol together.

[Chinook]

I feel like either Gay or Pau will start. I can't see Pop sending both to the bench to bring in Bertans, at least not until Davis has shown to be a consistent plus. The bench would benefit from not having Gay and Gasol along with Anderson and Manu.

[DAF86]

I feel like either Gay or Pau will start. I can't see Pop sending both to the bench to bring in Bertans, at least not until Davis has shown to be a consistent plus. The bench would benefit from not having Gay and Gasol along with Anderson and Manu.

If Aldridge and Pau both start, who do you bring off the bench as bigmen? Bertans and Lauvergne? Costello and Lauvergne? That would be a shitty looking rotation, tbh.

[Chinook]

If Aldridge and Pau both start, who do you bring off the bench as bigmen? Bertans and Lauvergne? Costello and Lauvergne? That would be a shitty looking rotation, tbh.

Costello will not be part of the rotation. Two-way guys can play at most 45 games in a season. I honestly think Gay will start if they don't go big. But depending on what they gave Lauvergne, they may expect him to be a rotation player.

[CGD]

Mills
Green
Leonard
Gay
Aldridge

Forbes
Murray/Manu
Anderson
Bertans
Gasol

[Seventyniner]

Costello will not be part of the rotation. Two-way guys can play at most 45 games in a season. I honestly think Gay will start if they don't go big. But depending on what they gave Lauvergne, they may expect him to be a rotation player.

Does a two-way contract get you first dibs on a player the next year for a guaranteed contract? I'm guessing the Spurs signed Costello before someone else could, but unless this "dibs" thing is true, I don't see the advantage. He looks like a borderline NBA player at best, hard to know what his upside is.

[Chinook]

Does a two-way contract get you first dibs on a player the next year for a guaranteed contract? I'm guessing the Spurs signed Costello before someone else could, but unless this "dibs" thing is true, I don't see the advantage. He looks like a borderline NBA player at best, hard to know what his upside is.

Yes, it's the same as a one-year contract, so things like RFA and the Arenas exception still apply.

[cutewizard]

Can we still sign Diaw??

As a mentor at least?

:bobo

[Seventyniner]

Yes, it's the same as a one-year contract, so things like RFA and the Arenas exception still apply.

Thanks. I actually failed to notice the "two-year deal" even though it's in the thread title. The second year is a QO then?

[Chinook]

Thanks. I actually failed to notice the "two-year deal" even though it's in the thread title. The second year is a QO then?

It says "two-way" not "two-year". Essentially, two-way deals are just a different type of contract, but they count as regular contracts in terms of accrued seasons and free agency. Also, they can be traded.

[cutewizard]

Next year, id love to see Marc Gasol at center,

then four all-around players....

[BillMc]

Mills
Green
Leonard
Gay
Aldridge

Forbes
Murray/Manu
Anderson
Bertans
Gasol

This looks good to me. A lot depends on how well LMA handles still being a Spur, how Patty does as consistent starter, is Gay healthy, and is forbes ready to be the primary backup.

[spurs10]

Mills
Green
Leonard
Gay
Aldridge

Forbes
Murray/Manu
Anderson
Bertans
Gasol Like Bill Mc, I think this looks strong. If Gay is ready to play and LMA his all we have a lot of potential with this lineup although I see Murray being developed as a point guard. Forbes might have shot his way on to the backup pg.

[apalisoc_9]

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[SAGirl]

With all the places already set (maybe pending an Aldridge trade) what makes the most sense is this, imho:

Starting linuep

G-Murray
W-Green
W-Leonard
W-Bertans
C-Aldridge

Bench

G-Mills
W-Ginobili
W-Gay
W-Anderson
C-Gasol

Remaining squad

G-Tony
G-White
G-Forbes
W-Paul
W-Blossomgame
C-Lauvergne
C-Costello

*G=Guard - W=Wing - C=Center

I think it's safe to say that, with the lack of traditional bigmen on the squad, PATFO has decided to go with the "4 perimeter guys and 1 bigman" lineup. The way the roster is constructed, it would make no sense to play Aldridge and Gasol together.

Unlikely Davis starts. It's either going to be Gay or Pau. If neither works out, then Pop will look at alternatives, but by that point the alternative has to be evident through his play, just like it was with Dedmon (and after being promoted he showed he wasn't ready for it)... anyways the point is, Pop goes with his best established players and see what happens through the season.

Dijon is a real question mark here too. His unsteady play is a worry. I am not going to be swayed by a few bad SL games, but by what happened before then. Flashy play aside, he was an inefficient scorer last season, tends to force a very inefficient floater, is very TO prone, and doesn't seem to have improved on that. His being sat down in SL is also a sign that the Spurs need him to go back to the drawing board and work on fundamentals. I have no idea who starts but I am guessing Patty until someone really shows up he's fully deserving.

[SAGirl]

I feel like either Gay or Pau will start. I can't see Pop sending both to the bench to bring in Bertans, at least not until Davis has shown to be a consistent plus. The bench would benefit from not having Gay and Gasol along with Anderson and Manu.

agree.

[SAGirl]

Mills
Green
Leonard
Gay
Aldridge

Forbes
Murray/Manu
Anderson
Bertans
Gasol
This is what I expect... with Manu in when he's active and Murray in when Manu is resting. There is an outside chance Brandon Paul can compete with someone's minute but I really haven't watched him play and the first season in the league is an adjustment even for the more talented players. If someone falters or there are injuries that is B.Pau's opportunity.

[dabom]

Forbes
green
kawhi
gay
lma


Drugs are bad mmmkay?


Mills is trash, Murray has a high dribble and no shooting, forbes is improving noticeably in body and game, his handles look good and there's no doubt he can shoot as long as he has confidence

btw in not predicting game 1 regular season starters, after pop experiments for a while I expect/want this to be the standard starting lineup before 2018

:lmao

Trash poster. Forbes over Dejounte Murray and Patty Mills. :lmao

[marinoman]

:lmao

Trash poster. Forbes over Dejounte Murray and Patty Mills. :lmao
Murray was struggling and mills is shit. I was happily wrong on Murray and can admit it. Too bad you never admit your obvious incorrect statements , your insecurity is showing

[dabom]

marinoman. :lmao

Porker fluffer aka Patty Mills hater. :lmao

[dabom]

I'm going to sleep. I like exposing trash posters. :lmao

[dabom]

Don't step up to the big dogs next time. RIP marinofaggot. Didn't even make it past 1k posts. :lmao

[marinoman]

marinoman (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=24293). :lmao

Porker fluffer aka Patty Mills hater. :lmao
Nope, Parker’s best days are behind him but played well in the playoffs this year. Mills once again sucked

[dabom]

Nope, Parker’s best days are behind him but played well in the playoffs this year. Mills once again sucked

Porker broke down during the playoffs. Kinda like certain posters. :lmao

[marinoman]

Don't step up to the big dogs next time. RIP marinofaggot. Didn't even make it past 1k posts. :lmao
Lol, your ego is out of wack. You probably started watching the spurs when you found this forum

[marinoman]

Porker broke down during the playoffs. Kinda like certain posters. :lmao
If Parker wasn’t there against Memphis we would’ve lost.
So to recap rasho, Parker and gasol are all in your 1% of bad spur contracts? Lol

[dabom]

If Parker wasn’t there against Memphis we would’ve lost
So to recap rasho, Parker and gasol are all in your 1% of bad spur contracts? Lol

Going to sleep. Maybe some other thread you can try again.

[marinoman]

Going to sleep. Maybe some other thread you can try again.
Nonanswer…No surprise

[SAGirl]

dabom semen shielding for Mills per par...
spurstalk expression by the way.