Game Thread: Spurs at Lakers - Mon (10/22) - 9:30PM CST (5:30AM Riga Time)

[DAF86]

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The good for the Spurs 3 games into the season? They have the 2nd best offense in the league (117.6 PP/100).The bad? They have the 28th ranked defense (117.2 PP/100)


That super duper Spurs' defensive system better show up at some point, so that we can at least be middle of the pack.

[Cardinal]

Honestly, DDR looked gassed in the 4th/OT. Not that it completely excuses his poor play but we were going through him the whole night and he just noticeably didn't have the lift on his shots late in the game.

[cd021]

We just need Walker and White to get back ASAP.

And pray to god we can do something defensively.

I think White can potentially be a capable defender this season, that would certainly help out. DDR'S playing 39 minutes a game, thus far, he'll definitely get rest games in which Walker may end up starting .

[DAF86]

Gay was good.

He was perfect.
































From the field.

[ducks]

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But tp sucks

[DMC]

That super duper Spurs' defensive system better show up at some point, so that we can at least be middle of the pack.

:lol I'd hate to be your kid. You fail one spelling test in 2nd grade "fuck it, that's it. You're going to be homeless, probably a felon... maybe even take your own life before the age of 21"

[BillMc]

I swear LMA and DD have high fived more in 3 games than LMA and Nephew did in 3 years.

[ducks]

LeBron just said he wasn't trying to call Timeout :rollin

He is a fucking
Liar
He also said when he was 21 he play 4 straight games and not be tired

[DAF86]

But tp sucks

Now. In 2012 he was fucking awesome.

[marinoman]

Why the fuck didn’t Jacob play? Injury or pop realizes he shouldn’t have traded for him?

[BatManu20]

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[gospursgojas]

I swear LMA and DD have high fived more in 3 games than LMA and Nephew did in 3 years.

They laughing on bench too. Guess people like guys w personality instead of mutes that fake injuries.

[Budkin]

I swear LMA and DD have high fived more in 3 games than LMA and Nephew did in 3 years.

We did as good as we could have hoped getting value for Kawhi.

[DAF86]

Why the fuck didn’t Jacob play? Injury or pop realizes he shouldn’t have traded for him?

Matchups probably.

[Mugen]

Rudy Gay was terrific tbh.

[SpurPadre]

He was perfect.
































From the field.

Except when he took and bricked a 3 despite being up by 6 with 40 seconds left. I don't care how open he was, that wasn't smart.

[marinoman]

He was perfect.
































From the field.
almost, he’s been doing this all preseason/regular season

[rasuo214]

Demar was a beast for 3 and a half quarters. He then ran out of gas. The W makes his game a very good one overall though.

He may have ran out of gas but his offensive possessions were predictable, go to the rim, pump fake, look for a bail out call if he doesn't get it = gets rejected or completely misses the shot. LMA was gassed as well but at least he had good possessions, just missed FTs.

[gospursgojas]

Why the fuck didn’t Jacob play? Injury or pop realizes he shouldn’t have traded for him?

Lakers played small all game. Lebron at 4 for most part. No need for 2 bigs LMA and Pau as a sub.

[DAF86]

8 different players made at least a 3.

[BatManu20]

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[LakerHater]

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[BatManu20]

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[YGWHI]

Maybe he was calling T for more hair transplants.

:lol

[Duncan87]

La told dscott he was on suicide watch for not making shots. Still weak minded😒😒

[KimmyGib]

Honestly, DDR looked gassed in the 4th/OT. Not that it completely excuses his poor play but we were going through him the whole night and he just noticeably didn't have the lift on his shots late in the game.

In his defense he played the entire 4th quarter plus overtime, and finished with more minutes than anyone else on the floor, yet still managed to be aggressive to the very end. Unfortunately it made him play out of control for those crucial possessions, and made matters worse that he wasn't getting any calls. Still played a hell of a game overall.

Also, impressive performance from Cunningham. Defended Lebron well and had a game high 12 rebounds.

[playbonner15]

:lmao what a couple of loser teams with some loser chokejobs tbh
damn :lol

[cjw]

I swear LMA and DD have high fived more in 3 games than LMA and Nephew did in 3 years.

Maybe because DDR actually knows how to pass the ball? He had more assists in two of the three games (9 and 14) this year than Kawhi ever had as a Spur (7, four times). Offensively, this team is going to be fun to watch. Much better than taking turns on ISO ball. And pretty efficient too so far!

Defensively it’s going to be a train wreck but a lot of that has to do with no size at the 1 or 2. Penetration the PG are allowing results in bigs having to rotate over and giving up easy looks and offensive boards. Guys didn’t stay home with corner shooters tonight either.

[BatManu20]

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[rasuo214]

This is today’s NBA. Have you not been watching?

True, they rewarded inefficient stat padding by giving Westbrook the MVP.

[Duncan87]

Wow impressive DD matched LBJ stat for stat literally 32 14 8

[SpurPadre]

Seriously LMA and DD are gonna be run into the ground way too early in the season if they don't get enough help. Gay is solid but we still need more help and can't simply wait for White/Walker tbh.

[james evans]

If I had to choose one player to get rid of, it would be Gasol. Right now he’s just collecting checks. 7’1 and can’t grab a fucking rebound in traffic c

[SpurPadre]

If I had to choose one player to get rid of, it would be Gasol. Right now he’s just collecting checks. 7’1 and can’t grab a fucking rebound in traffic c

Gasol and the Raptors' first round pick for a real PG.

[gospursgojas]

Why so much negativity? I guess everyone timid to enjoy anything after the offseason we had. Like a girl and a bad break up.

[gospursgojas]

Gasol and the Raptors' first round pick for a real PG.

Kemba?

[marinoman]

Seriously LMA and DD are gonna be run into the ground way too early in the season if they don't get enough help. Gay is solid but we still need more help and can't simply wait for White/Walker tbh.
The Jacob move in today’s nba still boggles my mind

[SpurPadre]

The Jacob move in today’s nba still boggles my mind

Poetl doesn't look like he belongs in this team that's for sure.

[SpurPadre]

Kemba?

The Hornets are trying to compete, tbh.

[BatManu20]

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[gospursgojas]

The Hornets are trying to compete, tbh.

Guess spots 3-8 are wide open in the east.

[BatManu20]

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[SpurPadre]

Guess spots 3-8 are wide open in the east.

I'm thinking more Gasol and Mills to Memphis for Conley. Reunite the Gasol brothers tbh.

[gospursgojas]

I'm thinking more Gasol and Mills to Memphis for Conley. Reunite the Gasol brothers tbh.

That contract doe

[Mugen]

God I hope they leave Jabari in LA.

[SpurPadre]

That contract doe

It works in the espn trade machine tbh.

[davidbowie]

it's been a fun night
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[LakerHater]

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[DAF86]

Damn, 41 to 7 fast break points.

[gospursgojas]

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Luke really crying over 12 free throws? You don’t get to the line much scoring 50 fast break points.

[Immortal Spur]

wait a minute. Bryn averaging like 15 a game right now... crazy

[Proxy]

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Pop does still seem emotionally deflated, which would be obviously understandable. Depressing to see him get through an interview without him doing his asshole shtick

[gospursgojas]

Pop does still seem emotionally deflated, which would be obviously understandable. Depressing to see him get through an interview without him doing his asshole shtick

He played around like he didn’t know what Patty shot they were talking about. It’s like 1 am San Antonio time- that’s like 4am for a 80 year old.

[SpurPadre]

wait a minute. Bryn averaging like 15 a game right now... crazy

While giving up over 25 a game to opposing PGs.

[Immortal Spur]

While giving up over 25 a game to opposing PGs.
better than Parker... jus saying

[SpurPadre]

Pop does still seem emotionally deflated, which would be obviously understandable. Depressing to see him get through an interview without him doing his asshole shtick

Dude, his wife died a few months ago.

[SpurPadre]

it's been a fun night
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And the Spurs didn't have Kawhi to miss 4th quarter free throws against Lebron, Skip.

[cutewizard]

Go Spurs go

[SpurPadre]

Rondo is gonna fuck Forbes and Mills in the ass Thursday, isn't he?

[DAF86]

Rondo is gonna fuck Forbes and Mills in the ass Thursday, isn't he?

How many supension games he had? Please tell me he will be back by thursday.

[cd021]

Rondo is gonna fuck Forbes and Mills in the ass Thursday, isn't he?
After watching Ball and Kuz, I'd rather Rondo and Ingrim tbh

[Mikeanaro]

He was perfect.































From the field.
The whole team felt calm and focused, specially after that Lebron 3 pointer that took the game to overtime.

[Mikeanaro]

If I had to choose one player to get rid of, it would be Gasol. Right now he’s just collecting checks. 7’1 and can’t grab a fucking rebound in traffic c
Hey genius, when you are quoting me dont forget Lakers had 3 coaches in a short season.
Asterisk.

[buttsR4rebounding]

DD with a career high in assists with 14. With Spurs lack of playmakers he could end up top 5 in league this year.

[Arcadian]

Who else felt their heart sink the moment Mills rose up for that last shot?

I was sure it wasn't going in. It looked like it was off even as it was going in somehow. :lol It wasn't a "clean swish," it was one of those makes that clanks in and would've missed if it were 1 mm further off center.

But I'll be damned, the shot went in.

Edit: After watching replay, it was actually pretty clean. The cognitive bias to expect Mills to miss apparently altered my perception. :lol

[BatManu20]

Damn, 41 to 7 fast break points.

Even crazier, the Spurs allowed 74 points in the paint. Nuts.

[Fireball]

What a game ... and what a game thread. I enjoyed scrolling through all 36 pages of it.

The hate against LaMarcus ... wow ... I think he had a good game in the end. Not his free throws were the problem, but Demar taking too many ill-advised shots in the end.

Props to Rob4000 for being negative through the whole game. But Amused killed it with his cliff jumping :lol

[BatManu20]

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[dbestpro]

Watching the highlights it looks like Forbes hit several clutch shots.

[BatManu20]

Watching the highlights it looks like Forbes hit several clutch shots.

He did tbh. Kids showed up. If only he wasn't so horrible defensively. Not for lack of effort though.

[Fireball]

Watching the highlights it looks like Forbes hit several clutch shots.

he also missed one, but overall his offense is very solid so far ...

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[cd021]

He did tbh. Kids showed up. If only he wasn't so horrible defensively. Not for lack of effort though.

He does put the effort in but a guard with average size and length, plus a lack of athleticism can only do so much on that end.

Offensively though, he's been solid 10-21 from 3 through the first 3 games and almost 15ppg-that's about all we can really hope for.

[TDMVPDPOY]

forbes 15ppg>prime patty with green light to chuck

hence those 2 idiots dont get the benefit of the doubt no more on the defensive end, cause they look like they are flopping on every contact, refs aint falling for that shit no more

[BillMc]

wait a minute. Bryn averaging like 15 a game right now... crazy

Maybe some idiot GM will see that and offer something we need for him.

[Kurgan]

I swear LMA and DD have high fived more in 3 games than LMA and Nephew did in 3 years.

Choke artists are more comfortable with their own kind tbqh.

[SAGirl]

It was definitely too late for me to catch it. It started at 10:30 pm my time and I was in bed then. I am glad I didn’t even attempt to watch it since it ended up so late. I didn’t think they would win it so I am pleasantly surprised. Looking forward to a review from someone.

The Lakers are really bad to have this poor start to their season...

[SouthTexasRancher]

Definitely a fun game to watch if you're a Spurs fan. We can score points but, damn we suck on D. Sure wish we still had Danny.

[cd021]

I swear LMA and DD have high fived more in 3 games than LMA and Nephew did in 3 years.

They are far better in the P&P/ P&R than LMA and ColdNephew ever were together.

[r0drig0lac]

They laughing on bench too. Guess people like guys w personality instead of mutes that fake injuries.

[sasaint]

Maybe some idiot GM will see that and offer something we need for him.

Seems like we need Bryn ourselves - at least for this season. Who knows what kind of player he will be at the end of the year?

[Chillen]

Great win by the Spurs. Both Aldridge and DeRozan played well. Overall this was an entertaining game and even sweeter Spurs got the win thanks to Mills game winner and LeBron missing the 2 crucial free throws which definitely helped the Spurs.

[NameLess Scrub]

Gotta love that both Spurs wins so far have been made about the losing team by ESPN.

[NASpurs]

Spurs are 2-1 and giving up 124 points a game. :lol today’s ABA

[RC_Drunkford]

I wonder which reporter has enough balls to ask Pop if he likes the defensive performance of his team

[Mirrornick]

Derozan should have hadd 17 assists. LMA missed 3 wide open j's that he usually makes. DeRozan vs Oladipo should have a great match up next game. Let's go spurs.

DeRozan should easily win player of the week awards if he puts up another big game. He had 6 player of the week awards last season. Unfortunately after his monster 52 point game against the Bucks, he fell off completely due to depression or something like that.

[TDMVPDPOY]

DD couldve had 50pts, if he didnt brick so many shots in the 4th quarter and OT

[BackHome]

Players get tired early in season just look at LeBron missing those two easy free throws tired legs.

[FireMicoHalili]

Gotta love that both Spurs wins so far have been made about the losing team by ESPN.
noticed as much lol even Yahoo! has LeBron upon loading the site. I wonder how many writers had to burn their drafts on James's first win.

[FireMicoHalili]

I'd give LeBron a pass if he were playing another Western Conference squad with an established roster but the Spurs revamped the team arguably more than the Lakers did. They can say they played without Rondo and Ingram but the Spurs were without Murray and White. Lead was razor thin so it could've been anyone's ball game. It didn't help that DeRozan faded down the stretch. Amazing stat line, but I hope he learns to take charge in clutch situations. Glad the Spurs have some vets with championship experience; I won't be averse to having Mills or Belinelli take the big shots while Aldridge and DeRozan score in bunches.

Too lazy to quote DeRozan's stats choking against the Cavaliers. Will post some other time.

[tenbeersbold]

Gimme a break...Spurs woulda won by 20+ if the NBA entertainment refs didn't start calling bitch made fouls on the Spurs starting in the 2nd quarter and on.Lakers were in the bonus so early the rest of the game it was laughable. Combine that with not calling Lakers fouls...smdh,Lebron taking 4 steps to the basket and a phantom and 1....shit is disgraceful, anyone who compares LBJ to MJ is a clown.
Fakers couldn't even win with the whole league in on it

[Spurs9]

Wow I turned off this game with 2 mins left to see we won, crazy.
:lol todays NBA scores

[james evans]

there were really only 2 things that allowed this game to go into overtime. Popovich's first substitution and DD playing like shit in the 4th and overtime. He could not buy a basket and then at the end of the 4th he wasn't even confident in taking a shot. I'm NOT anticipating the playoffs with him this year. You're 30 and gassing like that in the 3rd game of the season is a problem.

[NameLess Scrub]

Gimme a break...Spurs woulda won by 20+ if the NBA entertainment refs didn't start calling bitch made fouls on the Spurs starting in the 2nd quarter and on.Lakers were in the bonus so early the rest of the game it was laughable. Combine that with not calling Lakers fouls...smdh,Lebron taking 4 steps to the basket and a phantom and 1....shit is disgraceful, anyone who compares LBJ to MJ is a clown.
Fakers couldn't even win with the whole league in on it

Walton just blasted the refs for not calling fouls. To be fair, the slap on the arm of LeBron was a foul. Couldn't watch the game to see how it went on both sides.

[NameLess Scrub]

noticed as much lol even Yahoo! has LeBron upon loading the site. I wonder how many writers had to burn their drafts on James's first win.

I wish I knew. Would be glad about it :lol

[james evans]

Walton just blasted the refs for not calling fouls. To be fair, the slap on the arm of LeBron was a foul. Couldn't watch the game to see how it went on both sides.
The one play, a laker stepped out of bounds and the refs ignored it and the biggest most blatant cheating of the game is when Lebron called a timeout. They knew he didn't have a timeout left and ignored it

[bklynspursfan]

there were really only 2 things that allowed this game to go into overtime. Popovich's first substitution and DD playing like shit in the 4th and overtime. He could not buy a basket and then at the end of the 4th he wasn't even confident in taking a shot. I'm NOT anticipating the playoffs with him this year. You're 30 and gassing like that in the 3rd game of the season is a problem.

Except guys usually take time to get their legs under them. 3 games in + the season starting earlier? makes perfect sense.

[NameLess Scrub]

:lol 69 pts between LMa and DD but it's all about dem poor baby Lakers.

[RC_Drunkford]

Walton just blasted the refs for not calling fouls. To be fair, the slap on the arm of LeBron was a foul. Couldn't watch the game to see how it went on both sides.

LeBron called a timeout when they didn't have any before he shot the game-tying 3. That's a technical and the Lakers lose. He should thank the refs for that alone.
Forbes got fouled by LeBron on the missed 3-pointer, Hart stepped out of bounds, McGee bearhugged Forbes on the Kuzma dunk, I could go on and on. The Lakers got some home cooking, besides that we only scored 2+ points off of free throws cause we missed like 10. So Walton doesn't have a point here. He's just scared Tyron Lue might have his job soon

[james evans]

Except guys usually take time to get their legs under them. 3 games in + the season starting earlier? makes perfect sense.
practice is supposed to be hard. Games should be the fun/easy part. You suffer in practice so you don't during the games. But as a poster already said, this is who DD is and I don't think Toronto is gonna miss him

[james evans]

Forbes got fouled by LeBron on the missed 3-pointer, Hart stepped out of bounds, McGee bearhugged Forbes on the Kuzma dunk, I could go on and on. The Lakers got some home cooking, besides that we only scored 2+ points off of free throws cause we missed like 10. So Walton doesn't have a point here. He's just scared Tyron Lue might have his job soon
Either that or the Lakers get Anthony Davis and Phil starts calling Magic

[bklynspursfan]

practice is supposed to be hard. Games should be the fun/easy part. You suffer in practice so you don't during the games. But as a poster already said, this is who DD is and I don't think Toronto is gonna miss him

This is who DD is? So you're gonna pretend he didn't close out the Wolves in the first game with an elite defender guarding him?

[Mirrornick]

This is who DD is? So you're gonna pretend he didn't close out the Wolves in the first game with an elite defender guarding him?

Some people already have their minds made up. No point of even having a rational discussion. Cheers

[gospursgojas]

This is who DD is? So you're gonna pretend he didn't close out the Wolves in the first game with an elite defender guarding him?

Great fkn point. He was gassed from taking on the scoring load, running point forward and being the only playmaker on the floor most of the game.

But he’s “same ol DDR”. People just wanna jam that agenda down our throats.

[james evans]

This is who DD is? So you're gonna pretend he didn't close out the Wolves in the first game with an elite defender guarding him?
You’re gonna pretend he hasn’t been disappearing with the Raptors?

[bklynspursfan]

Some people already have their minds made up. No point of even having a rational discussion. Cheers

Definitely not wrong about that. This place has some of the most irrational/dramatic posters.


Great fkn point. He was gassed from taking on the scoring load, running point forward and being the only playmaker on the floor most of the game.

But he’s “same ol DDR”. People just wanna jam that agenda down our throats.

Exactly. Not to mention the game was being played incredibly fast, and he wasn't taking possessions off. He was active on both ends.

[bklynspursfan]

You’re gonna pretend he hasn’t been disappearing with the Raptors?

I don't care who he was or what reputation he had in Toronto. You remember what Diaw's reputation was with the Bobcats (the worst team in the league at the time) before he was cut? You remember how he looked with us? All I care about is how they do in silver/black. It's a new beginning and the time to build a new reputation. Thus far, he's already doing that by proving he's an elite playmaker.

[james evans]

I don't care who he was or what reputation he had in Toronto. You remember what Diaw's reputation was with the Bobcats (the worst team in the league at the time) before he was cut? You remember how he looked with us? All I care about is how they do in silver/black. It's a new beginning and the time to build a new reputation. Thus far, he's already doing that by proving he's an elite playmaker.
well I'm rooting for him and I hope he does't let the ghosts of Choking's past get the best of him the next 2 seasons.

[RC_Drunkford]

people seem to forget that Kyle Lowry is a big time choker as well. Toronto always lost game 1 cause it was a given Lowry would shit the bed. I think that rubbed off on him too. Demar being put in Popovich sets with Spurs around him and Lowry gone? I think he'd do much better here in the playoffs than he did on the Raptors. Besides that LeBron won't guard him like he used to and he should improve on D here.

The real closer on this team shold be "No, not this guy" Rudy Gay

[FireMicoHalili]

LeBron called a timeout when they didn't have any before he shot the game-tying 3. That's a technical and the Lakers lose. He should thank the refs for that alone.
Forbes got fouled by LeBron on the missed 3-pointer, Hart stepped out of bounds, McGee bearhugged Forbes on the Kuzma dunk, I could go on and on. The Lakers got some home cooking, besides that we only scored 2+ points off of free throws cause we missed like 10. So Walton doesn't have a point here. He's just scared Tyron Lue might have his job soon
tried so hard to give him his first win and guy couldn't deliver lol. The refusal to give up their young guys not looking good at the moment especially with the Raptors starting 4-0.

[BatManu20]

Spurs are 2-1 and giving up 124 points a game. :lol today’s ABA

Spurs currently 28th in the league in defensive rating :lol

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Spurs currently 28th in the league in defensive rating :lol

Dead last in pace too, not that has anything to do with defense, but to give up 124 points per game while being dead last pace is shocking haha

[emanueldavidginobili]

Dead last in pace too, not that has anything to do with defense, but to give up 124 points per game while being dead last pace is shocking haha

Spurs are 2nd in offensive rating so that’s something

[RC_Drunkford]

Spurs currently 28th in the league in defensive rating :lol

I wonder if Pop has nightmares about this when he sleeps at night, considering he values defense more than offense. Hopefully he can improve some of it through coaching although the personell is not ideal

[Beanzamillion21]

Why am I still GNSF?

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Spurs are 2nd in offensive rating so that’s something

Good call :tu

[Russ]

I wonder if Pop has nightmares about this when he sleeps at night, considering he values defense more than offense. Hopefully he can improve some of it through coaching although the personell is not ideal

No nightmares for Pop -- he loves to see things (like defense) he can improve.

He's got a team playing fairly well with huge potential for improvement in an area he understands so well.

He fears things he can't improve.

[RC_Drunkford]

I wonder if Pop has nightmares about this when he sleeps at night, considering he values defense more than offense. Hopefully he can improve some of it through coaching although the personell is not ideal


No nightmares for Pop -- he loves to see things (like defense) he can improve.

He's got a team playing fairly well with huge potential for improvement in an area he understands so well.

He fears things he can't improve.

I wonder how he wants to improve the defense without any defenders?

[Russ]

I wonder how he wants to improve the defense without any defenders?

Much easier than improving an offense with no scorers . . .

[Immortal Spur]

Except guys usually take time to get their legs under them. 3 games in + the season starting earlier? makes perfect sense.
That wasn't the problem. He was forcing the issue looking for calls. All he has to do is do what he did all game... Just probe and dissect. He played with a lot of poise and patience. Then when the game got on the line, it's like he forgot everything he did all game and made what appeared to be forced drives to the basket when it just wasn't clearly there. Pop helping him to overcome this will be key for our ceiling. Pop needs to be the DeMar whisperer tbh.

[K...]

Why am I still GNSF?

Beg Kori and timvp.

[Dex]

Why am I still GNSF?

Because you are adopted and we don't like you.

[SpurPadre]

Why am I still GNSF?

https://i.imgur.com/7hjJUXj.gif

[Darius Bieber]

Why am I still GNSF?

Welcome to the club

[Hoops Czar]

I wonder how he wants to improve the defense without any defenders?
Kemba Walker is a FA at seasons end. Maybe if Charlotte loses a lot of games, he becomes available at the deadline. Not a great defender, but decent enough to put Forbes and Paddy to shame.

[SAGirl]

That wasn't the problem. He was forcing the issue looking for calls. All he has to do is do what he did all game... Just probe and dissect. He played with a lot of poise and patience. Then when the game got on the line, it's like he forgot everything he did all game and made what appeared to be forced drives to the basket when it just wasn't clearly there. Pop helping him to overcome this will be key for our ceiling. Pop needs to be the DeMar whisperer tbh.
What you noticed it's the same criticism he's had for his career in the playoffs.

[FireMicoHalili]

I wonder how he wants to improve the defense without any defenders?
Pop lost his best defender last year (Leonard) but had Murray, Green, and Anderson. This is a valid question, given the small sample size indicates there's a lot of work to be done.

[FireMicoHalili]

What you noticed it's the same criticism he's had for his career in the playoffs.
some TOR fans on Twitter were surprised DeMar was capable of actually beating LeBron. Says a lot about what they think of him especially on crunch time. It's most likely a mental/killer instinct issue, hopefully it gets fixed one way or another.

[Slippy]

That wasn't the problem. He was forcing the issue looking for calls. All he has to do is do what he did all game... Just probe and dissect. He played with a lot of poise and patience. Then when the game got on the line, it's like he forgot everything he did all game and made what appeared to be forced drives to the basket when it just wasn't clearly there. Pop helping him to overcome this will be key for our ceiling. Pop needs to be the DeMar whisperer tbh.

He was tired by the 4th, yet looked to attack inside. That was a very good sign tbh , most would settle for jumpers. Falls on pop for not giving him a breather. Demar played 17min straight.

[sasaint]

I wonder if Pop has nightmares about this when he sleeps at night, considering he values defense more than offense. Hopefully he can improve some of it through coaching although the personell is not ideal

Pop seems to have transitioned to an offense-above-defense coach in the very season that the NBA has become a defense-optional league.

[sasaint]

That wasn't the problem. He was forcing the issue looking for calls. All he has to do is do what he did all game... Just probe and dissect. He played with a lot of poise and patience. Then when the game got on the line, it's like he forgot everything he did all game and made what appeared to be forced drives to the basket when it just wasn't clearly there. Pop helping him to overcome this will be key for our ceiling. Pop needs to be the DeMar whisperer tbh.

Yes, I agree. But he is a whole 3 games into his Spurs career and already has a career high assists game under his belt. I would add that almost had a triple double, too; however, in this new NBA, triple doubles will be depreciated severely.

[sasaint]

He was tired by the 4th, yet looked to attack inside. That was a very good sign tbh , most would settle for jumpers. Falls on pop for not giving him a breather. Demar played 17min straight.

Prolly was tired, but jumpers aren't the only alternative. He needed to continue with the passing game that had already netted him a new career high in that department.

[Immortal Spur]

What you noticed it's the same criticism he's had for his career in the playoffs.
Hoping the Spurs culture can remedy this. I'm very confident the team and Pop can. If he can get over his yips, as well as improve his D, we could be really good. He's a lot more well rounded offensively then Kawhi and is a much better fit for our team and modern basketball. The ball has been moving. We are averaging like 30 assists per game. The flow is great. We just got to surround him with some people that can lock down on D and shoot with range.

[offset formation]

I wonder how he wants to improve the defense without any defenders?

Well he should have two perimeter players that enhance the defense back within a few weeks or so. That should hopefully improve not only half court but also our piss poor transition D.

[Immortal Spur]

Yes, I agree. But he is a whole 3 games into his Spurs career and already has a career high assists game under his belt. I would add that almost had a triple double, too; however, in this new NBA, triple doubles will be depreciated severely.

Yeah I didn't want to take anything away from him, he had an amazing game, but I'm concerned about Raptors DeMar and in the playoffs. You can change teams all you want but this type of issue isn't laziness or lack of effort, it's mental. He has to overcome this. I believe Pop and crew can help him with his demons and if that's the case we could be dangerous. It's all that's keeping him from superstar status. He's got the game, now he just has to become a closer. Right now we have two beta and a halves. We need an alpha for late game situations. That was actually Manu last lol.



He was tired by the 4th, yet looked to attack inside. That was a very good sign tbh , most would settle for jumpers. Falls on pop for not giving him a breather. Demar played 17min straight.

I'm not buying that for one second man. This is documented. Ask a Raptor fan. I love what DeMar can do but, he doesn't need excuses bro. He was choking hard as they say. He was a different player. He lost his poise and patience and was bull rushing the rim begging for calls. I'm not trying to take anything away from, I just know he needs to work on keeping his composure so when the real dance begins he doesn't do the same thing he did in Toronto.

[BatManu20]

https://i.imgur.com/7hjJUXj.gif

:lol

[spurs10]

Why am I still GNSF?


Because you are adopted and we don't like you. 'You know how you used to think we favored your brother? Well, you weren't imagining that.'

[SAGirl]

some TOR fans on Twitter were surprised DeMar was capable of actually beating LeBron. Says a lot about what they think of him especially on crunch time. It's most likely a mental/killer instinct issue, hopefully it gets fixed one way or another.
Lesson for him: Watch film and learn.

He will be here whether he shits himself in the playoffs or not IMO (see Lamarcus). Stars are not easy to replace anyways, so I hope for the best. They have all season to figure that out too.