DeMar is out Tues. vs Suns

[diceman]

His knee soreness probably the cause of his "slump".

https://twitter.com/LRam2/status/1090034498845229058

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Letting him get some rest during this soft stretch of games.

[BlackAndWhite]

Not a bad idea. We need to preserve him for the long term

[duncan2k5]

I'm sure he is out due to depression... When did he hurt his knee??

[DAF86]

This will probably cost him an all-star selection.

[MoSpur02]

Trade coming soon??

[Leetonidas]

Good. He obviously hasn't looked good the last month. Some time off and rest will do him some good imo

[Pavlov]

lol ST conspiracy theories

[diceman]

Letting him get some rest during this soft stretch of games.

Most likely and smart move. Need both LA and DDR healthy to advance past 1st most likely.

[phxspurfan]

Yup good decision its the Zion-tanking Suns

[Larry O]

Well, after this home game stretch, which, on paper, is a soft schedule, I think the team can manage these games without him. But the RRT, I believe, starts next week, so they will need him to be healthy and ready to go then. Hearing that it's a tough schedule for the Spurs, so yeah, leave him out of this week's lineups and rest up DD10. GSG!!!

[BillMc]

lol ST conspiracy theories

Pretty sure DeMar was on the grassy knoll.

[cool cat]

Probably burned himself out going 100% from the start of the season, so it's good to let him get some rest and refocus.

[marinoman]

Good, rest up,

[spurs10]

Pretty sure DeMar was on the grassy knoll. I saw pictures of "four tramps" they picked up that day and one of them was almost the same size as DDR! :wow

[SouthTexasRancher]

Smart move. He had been piling up the minutes and you get a strain on one joint it leads to strains and soreness on other joints and body parts. Bring him back for the RRT.

[TDomination]

Resting to be ready for the RRT. We better not give away this game.

[SpurPadre]

I'm sure he is out due to depression... When did he hurt his knee??

I know this concept is foreign to Kawhi fans but let me break it down for you: He has a REAL injury.

[SpurPadre]

This will probably cost him an all-star selection.

Kawhi's only played like 5 games and he's still in AS discussion.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

This will probably cost him an all-star selection.

Doesn’t really deserve it this season so far, tbh

[DAF86]

Doesn’t really deserve it this season so far, tbh

People are forgetting just how good DeRozan was to start the season.

21.5 ppg, 6.3 apg, 6.2 rpg on 47% shooting. How many guards can claim to put better production than that? Curry, Harden, Lillard, Westbrook. Who else? Thompson, no way. McCullum neither. Holiday, Murray, Doncic, Mitchell? Nah.

[skookumchuck]

People are forgetting just how good DeRozan was to start the season.


This. He wasn't just an allstar, he was top5 to start off the campaign. Certainly on offense.

[spurs10]

I know this concept is foreign to Kawhi fans but let me break it down for you: He has a REAL injury. You mean a family member wants him to sit out a few games? Right?

[spurs10]

It's a good time for him to rehab obviously. That being said the next several games are very important. We have lost way too many games that we should've won...Hello Philadelphia!!

[cd021]

Good tbh. Spurs don't need him for Phoenix. Give him more time to rest.

[vavvi]

Actually I think against bad teams we are better without DDR anyway

[BillMc]

I saw pictures of "four tramps" they picked up that day and one of them was almost the same size as DDR! :wow
:lol:toast

[sananspursfan21]

People are forgetting just how good DeRozan was to start the season.

21.5 ppg, 6.3 apg, 6.2 rpg on 47% shooting. How many guards can claim to put better production than that? Curry, Harden, Lillard, Westbrook. Who else? Thompson, no way. McCullum neither. Holiday, Murray, Doncic, Mitchell? Nah.

This. DeMar looked like a distant MVP candidate to start the season. The guy was the solitary reason the our guys didn’t start the year in a bigger hole

[Genovaswitness]

I'm sure he is out due to depression... When did he hurt his knee??

truth nukes. dudes bitch made

[playbonner15]

Time for Lonnie to take Demar’s minutes! Not really expecting much from Lonnie tbh but he fast out there and he’s gonna need some burn

[monty4329]

As I was hoping, he is out taking care of his ineffectiveness and piss poor attitude. We can chalk it up as an injury, pretty standard occurrence in a long season. Hopefully he is not home crying after PATFO had an honest talk with him. Regardless, the team is better off without the recent DDR, and maybe without even the best DDR.

I don't understand why this should cost him the ASG. There is no reason on earth to have him in the ASG anyway.

[UncleDennis]

Time for Lonnie to take Demar’s minutes! Not really expecting much from Lonnie tbh but he fast out there and he’s gonna need some burn


That would definitely be nice to see Lonnie get some minutes.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

People are forgetting just how good DeRozan was to start the season.

21.5 ppg, 6.3 apg, 6.2 rpg on 47% shooting. How many guards can claim to put better production than that? Curry, Harden, Lillard, Westbrook. Who else? Thompson, no way. McCullum neither. Holiday, Murray, Doncic, Mitchell? Nah.

He’s still a net negative on the season. Spurs are still just a 6th/7th seed. Same applies to Aldridge. Being good for just 65% of the season isn’t enough. DD has nose dived recently whereas LMA has picked up his game. I don’t think either deserve a spot but they’ve definitely had good stretches this season.

[DAF86]

He’s still a net negative on the season. Spurs are still just a 6th/7th seed. Same applies to Aldridge. Being good for just 65% of the season isn’t enough. DD has nose dived recently whereas LMA has picked up his game. I don’t think either deserve a spot but they’ve definitely had good stretches this season.

Who deserves to be on the all-star game over DeRozan/Aldridge?

[YGWHI]

lol ST conspiracy theories
Waiting for "we're resting him because we're gonna trade him for AD" :lol

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

This team has made a habit of losing games they should win this season. Games against the Magic, Bulls, Suns, Memphis (X2), Hornets and the Sixers game the other night. Give us those seven losses back and we're a half game out of the first seed in the West. They better take each game seriously and not crumple like a paper bag in the 4th quarter...even if it's the got damn Suns and their 8 game losing streak.

[Dex]

This team has made a habit of losing games they should win this season. Games against the Magic, Bulls, Suns, Memphis (X2), Hornets and the Sixers game the other night. Give us those seven losses back and we're a half game out of the first seed in the West. They better take each game seriously and not crumple like a paper bag in the 4th quarter...even if it's the got damn Suns and their 8 game losing streak.

Super frustrating. Obviously you can't expect the team to have it every night...each season is laden with a few of these bunnies. But with the way the standings are right now, even getting half of those winnable games would have the Spurs in the drivers seat for home court advantage in the first round or two.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Who deserves to be on the all-star game over DeRozan/Aldridge?

Off the top of my head buddy I'd say some order of:



Curry, Westbrook, Durant, Lebron (even though he's been injured lately), AD

Lillard, Harden, Doncic, PG, Tobias Harris, Jokic, and I know Jrue Holiday could be a head scratching pick because the Pelicans as a team aren't very good but his play this year has been superb and would take him over DeMar for the all star game this year.

[DAF86]

Off the top of my head buddy I'd say some order of:



Curry, Westbrook, Durant, Lebron (even though he's been injured lately), AD

Lillard, Harden, Doncic, PG, Tobias Harris, Jokic, and I know Jrue Holiday could be a head scratching pick because the Pelicans as a team aren't very good but his play this year has been superb and would take him over DeMar for the all star game this year.

DeMar: 21.5 ppg, 6.3 apg, 6.2 rpg, 47% shooting. Team record: 29-22
Aldridge: 20.9 ppg, 2.6 apg, 8.6 rpg, 51% shooting. Team record: 29-22

Doncic: 20.5 ppg, 5.4 apg, 6.9 rpg, 43% shooting. Team record: 22-27
Holiday: 21.2 ppg, 8.1 apg, 4.9 apg, 48% shooting. Team record: 22-28
Harris: 21.2 ppg, 2.6 apg, 7.9 rpg, 50% shooting. Team record: 28-23

So you would rather have players with worse/similar stats and worse records than Aldridge and DeRozan?

[Dejounte]

Waiting for "we're resting him because we're gonna trade him for AD" :lol

As I said before, stop lying to yourself when you say you're a Spurs fan and you're just here to defend Kawhi. Because clearly you're not. Just read your own posts. You're a dumbass troll in denial. Go root for the Raptors.

[bklynspursfan]

I'm sure he is out due to depression... When did he hurt his knee??

And if he is, so what? He's still supporting his teammates even if he's not playing, which is obviously what good leaders should do

[bklynspursfan]

DeMar: 21.5 ppg, 6.3 apg, 6.2 rpg, 47% shooting. Team record: 29-22
Aldridge: 20.9 ppg, 2.6 apg, 8.6 rpg, 51% shooting. Team record: 29-22

Doncic: 20.5 ppg, 5.4 apg, 6.9 rpg, 43% shooting. Team record: 22-27
Holiday: 21.2 ppg, 8.1 apg, 4.9 apg, 48% shooting. Team record: 22-28
Harris: 21.2 ppg, 2.6 apg, 7.9 rpg, 50% shooting. Team record: 28-23

So you would rather have players with worse/similar stats and worse records than Aldridge and DeRozan?

exactly

[tmtcsc]

Pretty sure DeMar was on the grassy knoll.

I'm pretty sure most of the league is on the grassy knoll. It'll be legal soon.

[Kobe'sAchilles]

He was obviously tired or injured by his play. The dude has always been able to score and now all of a sudden he can't score? Something was up. Take a break and come back to us after the all star break nice and refreshed.

[Dex]

I knew it was only a matter of time before SpursTalk went open season on Demar's mental issues.

[dbestpro]

Should keep him out till after the ASG. Give him the rest to regain his form.

[exstatic]

He was obviously tired or injured by his play. The dude has always been able to score and now all of a sudden he can't score? Something was up. Take a break and come back to us after the all star break nice and refreshed.

He likely won't need that much rest, and could play if needed now. With this 4 game home stretch, he can be held out for another game or three.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

Has DDR been on the bench in recent games he's missed? I always look but don't see.

[TimmyBuckets]

DePression in therapy or he's just injured lol

[RC_Drunkford]

DeMar: 21.5 ppg, 6.3 apg, 6.2 rpg, 47% shooting. Team record: 29-22
Aldridge: 20.9 ppg, 2.6 apg, 8.6 rpg, 51% shooting. Team record: 29-22

Doncic: 20.5 ppg, 5.4 apg, 6.9 rpg, 43% shooting. Team record: 22-27
Holiday: 21.2 ppg, 8.1 apg, 4.9 apg, 48% shooting. Team record: 22-28
Harris: 21.2 ppg, 2.6 apg, 7.9 rpg, 50% shooting. Team record: 28-23

So you would rather have players with worse/similar stats and worse records than Aldridge and DeRozan?

you beat me to it

[monty4329]

Who deserves to be on the all-star game over DeRozan/Aldridge?

Aldridge is debatable, he might get in (don't think so, but he might). DDR has absolutely no business in this ASG; it would be a joke, there are at least 15 more productive small forwards in the West, maybe more.

[monty4329]

DeMar: 21.5 ppg, 6.3 apg, 6.2 rpg, 47% shooting. Team record: 29-22
Aldridge: 20.9 ppg, 2.6 apg, 8.6 rpg, 51% shooting. Team record: 29-22

Doncic: 20.5 ppg, 5.4 apg, 6.9 rpg, 43% shooting. Team record: 22-27
Holiday: 21.2 ppg, 8.1 apg, 4.9 apg, 48% shooting. Team record: 22-28
Harris: 21.2 ppg, 2.6 apg, 7.9 rpg, 50% shooting. Team record: 28-23

So you would rather have players with worse/similar stats and worse records than Aldridge and DeRozan?

None of them plays the same position as DDR

[Amuseddaysleeper]

DeMar: 21.5 ppg, 6.3 apg, 6.2 rpg, 47% shooting. Team record: 29-22
Aldridge: 20.9 ppg, 2.6 apg, 8.6 rpg, 51% shooting. Team record: 29-22

Doncic: 20.5 ppg, 5.4 apg, 6.9 rpg, 43% shooting. Team record: 22-27
Holiday: 21.2 ppg, 8.1 apg, 4.9 apg, 48% shooting. Team record: 22-28
Harris: 21.2 ppg, 2.6 apg, 7.9 rpg, 50% shooting. Team record: 28-23

So you would rather have players with worse/similar stats and worse records than Aldridge and DeRozan?

None of those players are met negatives on the floor like DeRozan. I genuinely think the Spurs would be a better team even for this season only if you had Doncic or Harris you stead of DeRozan. I’d definorey put them over DeMar for the all star game. They’re simply better players.

[DAF86]

None of them plays the same position as DDR

Doesn't matter, you have two wildcard spots.

[DAF86]

None of those players are met negatives on the floor like DeRozan. I genuinely think the Spurs would be a better team even for this season only if you had Doncic or Harris you stead of DeRozan. I’d definorey put them over DeMar for the all star game. They’re simply better players.

You know I'm far from a DeRozan fan but without him averaging 30, 9 and 8 to start the season the Spurs might be in full rebuilding mode right now.

[DAF86]

Aldridge is debatable, he might get in (don't think so, but he might). DDR has absolutely no business in this ASG; it would be a joke, there are at least 15 more productive small forwards in the West, maybe more.

So you wouldn't have a single Spurs player on the ASG. You would rather have players from non-playoffs teams than Spurs players? :lol

[monty4329]

So you wouldn't have a single Spurs player on the ASG. You would rather have players from non-playoffs teams than Spurs players? :lol

If I was interested in the ASG, I'd answer: What about the 12 players with best overall performance so far?

Besides, AD is not getting into the playoffs.
Neither is Booker.
Or KAT.
LeBron is not in a playoff team.
Fox is not in a playoff team.
Conley is not in a playoff team.

I guess none of them should go to the ASG, according to your reasoning :dizzy

[monty4329]

None of those players are met negatives on the floor like DeRozan. I genuinely think the Spurs would be a better team even for this season only if you had Doncic or Harris you stead of DeRozan. I’d definorey put them over DeMar for the all star game. They’re simply better players.

A 100% committed DDR is better than Harris, I believe. But Harris has a pair and DDR has lost them, so right now Harris is a better player. Not ASG material though.

[DAF86]

If I was interested in the ASG, I'd answer: What about the 12 players with best overall performance so far?

Besides, AD is not getting into the playoffs.
Neither is Booker.
Or KAT.
LeBron is not in a playoff team.
Fox is not in a playoff team.
Conley is not in a playoff team.

I guess none of them should go to the ASG, according to your reasoning :dizzy

Why are you putting in the same bag Superstars like Lebron and AD with guys like Fox, Booker, KAT and Conley? :lol

Lebron and AD do make the ASG because their production is so far ahead all the other players. The rest of that list don't make it because they provide more or less the same kind of production other players do for better teams, like for example: Aldridge and DeRozan.

At equal level of production, the guys that do it for winning teams get the nod. It has always been like that.