Props to Bruce Bowen

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03-06-2005
1Parker1

Props to Bruce Bowen

18 pts, 7-15 FG, 2-5 3FG, 2-2 FT.

With all the arguing on this forum about Manu vs Tony and Duncan's up and down game, Rasho's lack of intensity, etc. Bruce Bowen has quietly turned up his offensive game and is averaging career high's in scoring. He has been a suprise scoring option for the Spurs this season, as evidenced by tonight's game (and let's not forget that one against LA where he outscored KOBE!). He has been doing this while still maintaing his defense. Very nice!

Go Bruce!

P.S Let the arguing on Brown>Bowen begin :)
03-06-2005
E20

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Bowen is a very hard worker and I'm glad he's with this club. I mean at Bowens age who else do you know that shows up and works on his game constantly?
03-06-2005
1Parker1

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Very true. I forgot about his age...the old man's still got it :)
03-06-2005
Nikos

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Nice game from Bowen. He hit the timely shots and was a force on the offensive end. I liked it best when he took it to the rack and scored off the dribble.
03-06-2005
smeagol

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Bruce's mid-range jumper has improved increadibly this season.

He had a terrific game.
03-06-2005
exstatic

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Bowen is the consumate team guy, willing to do WHATEVER to win games. We were so lucky to get him back in 01 when we had a gaping hole at the 3, and it became clear that Sean's comeback had reached it's end.

Thank you for being a true Spur, Bruce.
03-06-2005
mattyc

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Imagine if we ended up signing Eddie Robinson instead... :shootme
03-06-2005
pjjrfan

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Bowen and Brown make a good combo. They have had an effect on the guys they have been guarding. I think Pop has been letting Brown spell Bowen in guarding the other teams best perimeter players, and I loved how Brown defended James and TMac last week. But Bowen has really improved his mid-range jumper to go along with his 3 pt shooting, and if he can stay consistent, I'm with what Sean said, the spurs will be very hard to beat in a 7 game series.
03-06-2005
Duncanoypi

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Bruce outscored Kobe
Bruce outscored Rashard
Bruce outscored Peja
Bruce outscored Melo

Bruce outscored Tim tonight...
03-06-2005
1Parker1

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He outscored Peja this season?
03-06-2005
boutons

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Devin's shot has disappeared long enough. It's way past time he starts hitting some shots. Good defense is one thing, but he's turned into the Bruce Bowen of old who's a liability on offense.
03-06-2005
Manu20

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 1Parker1

He outscored Peja this season?

He did on 1/23/05 in Sacramento.
Bowen 10 points
Peja 8 points
03-07-2005
TwoHandJam

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Yup, Bruce has silently developed a pretty reliable midrange jumper. I actually don't cringe anymore when he shoots it. Props, Bruce.
03-07-2005
Solid D

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mattyc

Imagine if we ended up signing Eddie Robinson instead... :shootme

:king :elephant You have the memory of an elephant and the wisdom of Solomon.
03-07-2005
Jimcs50

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I never see Pop yell at Bruce.

That should tell you something.
03-07-2005
Rummpd

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Bowen has also stepped up his FT shooting, he is not stellar but no longer Shaq or Rasho like there.
03-07-2005
Kori Ellis

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I never see Pop yell at Bruce.

That should tell you something.

It happens. But it's rare.

Bruce also has taken quite an active role in helping the younger guys. During several games lately when he's on the bench for a breather, he will get up during freethrows (for example) and give Devin, Barry, etc words of advice on the sidelines about defensive positioning, etc. He also has been the one talking to refs during timeouts about missed calls, etc. Very coach-like behavior.
03-07-2005
Supergirl

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Bowen is to the Spurs what Jason Varitek is to the Red Sox.
He is the leader of the team, he sets the tone with his D and his smart basketball.
03-07-2005
Jimcs50

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Originally Posted by Supergirl

Bowen is to the Spurs what Jason Varitek is to the Red Sox.
He is the leader of the team, he sets the tone with his D and his smart basketball.

Great correlation, I agree 100%.
03-07-2005
bigzak25

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agreed, much props to bruce for a great game yesterday, and i think rasho had a good game too, and i also agree that brown's shot if sadly mia. he had quite a few good looks yesterday, that i was saying you gotta hit that dev.....
03-07-2005
Solid D

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He spoke at the annual Spurs Friday Night Fellowship after the Bulls game at SBC. He's not the most gifted speaker, but he spoke from his heart.
03-07-2005
Kori Ellis

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He spoke at the annual Spurs Friday Night Fellowship after the Bulls game at SBC. He's not the most gifted speaker, but he spoke from his heart.

I heard he did well for the little time he had to prepare. I believe Malik was supposed to be the speaker for that.
03-07-2005
team-work

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any consideration for a front-office job when he retires as a player?
03-07-2005
wildbill2u

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Originally Posted by 1Parker1

18 pts, 7-15 FG, 2-5 3FG, 2-2 FT.

With all the arguing on this forum about Manu vs Tony and Duncan's up and down game, Rasho's lack of intensity, etc. Bruce Bowen has quietly turned up his offensive game and is averaging career high's in scoring. He has been a suprise scoring option for the Spurs this season, as evidenced by tonight's game (and let's not forget that one against LA where he outscored KOBE!). He has been doing this while still maintaing his defense. Very nice!

Go Bruce!

P.S Let the arguing on Brown>Bowen begin :)

I admit I wasn't so sure that Bowen would be a great contributor this year. I was especially concerned with his lack of confidence to take the shot in the playoffs last year. So if he's working on career high stats this year, props to him. Conversely, I thought Devin would make a bigger contribution than he has. (unless he inspired Bowen's play. :lol )
03-07-2005
ChumpDumper

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Originally Posted by team-work

any consideration for a front-office job when he retires as a player?

Seeing the mutual love and his college major, it's all but a done deal.
03-07-2005
ShoogarBear

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Worst small forward in the league(TM).