You've hit it right there. McDyess is a better defender. On the other side of the ball, he is absolutely lethal from midrange. Moreso than any other big the Spurs have had.Quote:
Originally Posted by coyotes_geek
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You've hit it right there. McDyess is a better defender. On the other side of the ball, he is absolutely lethal from midrange. Moreso than any other big the Spurs have had.Quote:
Originally Posted by coyotes_geek
Am, I the only one hoping that Bonner is still around? He could give us some good 8-10 MPG with his shooting when we need a quick stretch of the D.
I think the much maligned Bonner will be useful coming off the bench. In fact, our bench will be a very good balance of young athletes and experienced vets.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cry Havoc
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I have absolutely no problem with Bonner staying especially with him spending so much time in the system playing an active role but if he can be used to bring in something we can use now or a pick later I'm all for that as well. He is a bench player who can provide good minutes as the team is presently constructed but I see him "more" as a trade asset but I also know he has value in the Spurs rotation. We don't want to get rid of too many players that are familiar with the system just to bring in someone who will probably have trouble unless it's done quickly. <RAMBLIN>
I've got no beef with Bonner coming off the bench. Granted if the Spurs trade him for someone better I'm fine with it. But barring that there's a role for Bonner on this team.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cry Havoc
I can see Pop trying it out if Blair plays worthy of it, but I really like Blair's energy. I think his energy would make him a great bench player. Imagine him, Manu, and Hill coming into the game? Wow. Three guys with that much energy to try to turn the game around will be lethal.
There will also be a starting spot available when Tim rests back-to-backs. Blair and McDyess will be an interesting (if short) starting 4 and 5.
Good point. If the Spurs want to see Blair in a starting role, this might be the way to go.Quote:
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You do realize he was one of the best 3 point shooters in the league last season, right?Quote:
Originally Posted by init2winit
The dude isn't that bad. He has a good shot, and he plays with energy. His only problem is that he is a SF in a PF's body.Quote:
Originally Posted by init2winit
It is an interesting scenario considering Duncan and McDyess have a similar game as far as being effective inside and out. While Blair and Mahinmi have not developed much of an outside game.
I think particular match-ups, depending on who we play, should determine who gets more minutes. However, Pop does not really like to change his rotation much once he gets it set and when he does, it usually does not work well. So, I think the pressure is on the coaching staff to mete out minutes according to individual match-ups and, of course, who is playing well at any given time.
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Originally Posted by sam1617
I don't want extended minutes for Bonner either, but he was the 8th best 3-pt shooter in the league last year, and hit the 2nd most of said shots out of the Top 10. Can't be the worst guy to have near the end of the bench.
It's not his fault Pop got high on peyote and mistook him for a Center.
Yes, you are th only one.Quote:
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Pop wasn't high. He just didn't have a better option.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dex
Ah, yes, no matter what a thread starts out is it always ends in a Bonner discussion! :) All roads lead to Rome, all threads lead to Matt.
I suggest you read the posts of others in this thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by dbestpro
Isn't that what we wanted from Rasheed Wallace? A center who could shoot threes to spread the floor? But now that we have Antonio, suddenly hitting threes at a +40% clip is a worthless skill?Quote:
Originally Posted by init2winit
There is a new Bonner thread. Just FYI.
Really? I must have made up those elated discussions on ST about how Sheed's 3 point shooting would stretch the D and open up the floor for Duncan to power inside and Parker/Ginobili/Jefferson to slash. Silly me!Quote:
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Whoa! Lets crack the rotation before we start Mahinmi. His last two games in SL have definitely looked much better than his first, but the guy is still a serious question mark. I'm not sure he can leapfrog Bonner at all. I just hope he proves me wrong.