Grades: Spurs at Bucks - Mar. 22, 2023

[timvp]

https://www.spurstalk.com/spurs-bucks-grades-73/

[pookenstein]

Well, at least it was a game where we didn't have to worry about the Spurs pulling a W out of their asses. I like them competing, but this season I'm a big fan of late third/early fourth quarter runs for the opponent.

[wildbill2u]

Don't know if this was a coaching decision or simply teammates deferring to him, but Big Mamu was getting the ball to bring it up the court like a guard. He actually looked comfortable in this role. Diving for loose balls, saving balls out of bounds, and knocking the ball loose from opponents are things that aren't in the stat sheets but should not go unnoticed. And his stat sheet got pretty full with some good stuff as well. Working this hard in a game that is out of reach shows a ton of character and heart.

[John B]

I’m starting to appreciate Champagnie. Besides the smooth shooting from the arc, he exhibits athleticism rebounding and getting to the hoops. Yes his defense is much to be desired. But if he could improve on that, I think he gets a ticket to the NBA.

[rjv]

Pop gets a "D" for aesthetics but an "A" for tank command

[Mr. Body]

I’m starting to appreciate Champagnie. Besides the smooth shooting from the arc, he exhibits athleticism rebounding and getting to the hoops. Yes his defense is much to be desired. But if he could improve on that, I think he gets a ticket to the NBA.

He's better than the usual 15th man guys that have been trooping around.

[John B]

He's better than the usual 15th man guys that have been trooping around.

Graham to me is hero ball, and more often outside of plays. If Graham can be more discipline, I don’t mind him as a backup PG

[spurraider21]

both sides tried hard

[JPB]

Don't know if this was a coaching decision or simply teammates deferring to him, but Big Mamu was getting the ball to bring it up the court like a guard. He actually looked comfortable in this role. Diving for loose balls, saving balls out of bounds, and knocking the ball loose from opponents are things that aren't in the stat sheets but should not go unnoticed. And his stat sheet got pretty full with some good stuff as well. Working this hard in a game that is out of reach shows a ton of character and heart.

Probably but he's fighting for his life in the NBA and for a decent contract.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Honestly, someone like Mamu shows just how far the American game of basketball has slipped.

Here we value guys who can jump out of the gym whether they have any basketball IQ or not. We're not teaching kids how to play at a high level anymore, and rewarding guys with multi-million dollar NBA contracts who really don't know how to play the game very well or even have a head for the game (guys like Lonnie Walker).

Talk about boring. Thanks Adam Silver.

[JPB]

Honestly, someone like Mamu shows just how far the American game of basketball has slipped.

Here we value guys who can jump out of the gym whether they have any basketball IQ or not. We're not teaching kids how to play at a high level anymore, and rewarding guys with multi-million dollar NBA contracts who really don't know how to play the game very well or even have a head for the game (guys like Lonnie Walker).

Talk about boring. Thanks Adam Silver.

Can't disagree with that. Silver is really all about business and the quality of the product has really slipped. I've watched pretty much every team this year and maybe except for Boston and the bucks, that's really poor. Fans got so used to that they marvel at every play with more than 2 passes.

[rjv]

Honestly, someone like Mamu shows just how far the American game of basketball has slipped.

Here we value guys who can jump out of the gym whether they have any basketball IQ or not. We're not teaching kids how to play at a high level anymore, and rewarding guys with multi-million dollar NBA contracts who really don't know how to play the game very well or even have a head for the game (guys like Lonnie Walker).

Talk about boring. Thanks Adam Silver.

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