Grades: Spurs vs. Jazz - Dec. 26, 2023

[timvp]

https://www.spurstalk.com/2023-spurs-jazz-grades-29/

5.

[tbdog]

https://x.com/HectorLedesmaTV/status/1739854945224929651?s=20

Interesting quote by pop.

[spursparker9]

https://x.com/HectorLedesmaTV/status/1739854945224929651?s=20

Interesting quote by pop.

Looking at Vassell and Branham tbh

[DrSteffo]

Thank you and best wishes.

[Splits]

If there was ever a game Sochan deserved a B, it was this one.

[poopbox]

Johnson gets an A- but he was the catalyst for the 15 point lead evaporating because of his inability to help keep Kessler off the boards :rollin

Is timvp related to Keldon or something :rollin

[Mugen]

It's frustrating that the Pistons are a thing this season. This Spurs team is legitimately worse than them and there needs to be a huge spotlight on the basketball terrorism that the old man has been conducting this season.

That game between them can't come soon enough because the Spurs are going to get blown the f out :lol

[Splits]

https://i.ibb.co/vsyk3Q4/image.png

[TrainOfThought5]

Don’t look now but Blake Wesley is growing into the rotation player we need at the time we need him.

[rjv]

honestly, for me, the only bright spot was wesley, although keldon did play well.

[CorrectCrusader]

If there was ever a game Sochan deserved a B, it was this one.

His defense was terrible, no.

[onechance87]

honestly, for me, the only bright spot was wesley, although keldon did play well.

and champ making shots...even tho his d wasint to good

[John B]

Thanks Timvp and best wishes. I’m liking Wesley in the rotation. I’ve been rooting for this kid because he is a better point-of-attack defender that Spurs have. And he is so fast like TP was in the open court. He is more poised now and being more careful. We always thought he has the biggest bust but has the highest ceiling potential of the three. I will keep rooting for this kid. Hopefully he keeps getting more minutes.

Likewise I like that Cissoco is getting some minute if only trash minutes. This kid is another defender that Spurs can use. But he needs to bring in some offense out there too. Now if Barlow can only get some playing time.

I thought they would win last night. But alas they can’t box out Kessler, and for god’s sake can’t anybody check Markannen being open at 3? I really think Barlow could’ve helped in that area. He’s tall and mobile enough.

All in all. I like the defensive effort at the end especially with Wesley in there. Pop was quoted he will expect more consistency from these guys. I like to think it’s defensively. They show they can score (has the highest assists), but they are last on defense. They need to bridge that gap.

[spurs10]

Thanks for the grades. Our defence is so bad I'll be surprised if we ever win a game. Maybe a split in Portland. We'll be murdered on New Years Eve. Ugh!

[Das Texan]

Looking at Vassell and Branham tbh

This should have been demaned of Vassell the moment he signed that contract tbh.

[Das Texan]

Thanks Timvp and best wishes. I’m liking Wesley in the rotation. I’ve been rooting for this kid because he is a better point-of-attack defender that Spurs have. And he is so fast like TP was in the open court. He is more poised now and being more careful. We always thought he has the biggest bust but has the highest ceiling potential of the three. I will keep rooting for this kid. Hopefully he keeps getting more minutes.

Likewise I like that Cissoco is getting some minute if only trash minutes. This kid is another defender that Spurs can use. But he needs to bring in some offense out there too. Now if Barlow can only get some playing time.

I thought they would win last night. But alas they can’t box out Kessler, and for god’s sake can’t anybody check Markannen being open at 3? I really think Barlow could’ve helped in that area. He’s tall and mobile enough.

All in all. I like the defensive effort at the end especially with Wesley in there. Pop was quoted he will expect more consistency from these guys. I like to think it’s defensively. They show they can score (has the highest assists), but they are last on defense. They need to bridge that gap.

Wesley looks not lost out there lately, which is a massive improvement.

If Sidy can find something that even resembles a Bruce Bowen ability to shoot, he will be a major rotational player for this team, his defensive abilities and court awareness is already probably top 4 on this roster.

[Tyronn Lue]

I feel certain these players are graded on a curve.

[KobesAchilles]

I feel certain these players are graded on a curve.
It’s the participation award syndrome. Can’t fail the whole team

[Tyronn Lue]

It’s the participation award syndrome. Can’t fail the whole team
I'm saying there's no set standard for the grades. I think it's based on each players' assumed abilities if they did everything they could as best as they could.

[KobesAchilles]

I'm saying there's no set standard for the grades. I think it's based on each players' assumed abilities if they did everything they could as best as they could.
That is basically how it works. Timvp has different standards for each player. I’m not sure for instance he is expecting much defense from KJ. It’s been 5 years now and he has no idea how to play defense. So KJ playing shit defense is par for the course and not really counted on his score. Tbh the fact that he still watches the games and gives grades at all is a testament to Timvp. I myself am disgusted in this season

[Obstructed_View]

I feel certain these players are graded on a curve.
As it should be. If Doug McDermott has 11 points, six rebounds and two blocks it's an A+ but if Victor has the same line are you happy?