Just saw a Spurs lineup that kind of intrigued me..

This should be our starting lineup. Parker, Mason, Jefferson, McDyess and Duncan.
First player off the bench is Manu then Blair.

This way our defense is pretty good. Also balanced. McDyess can shot the mid-range jumper.

Duncan plays pick and roll with Parker.

Mason and Jefferson provide the 3point threat. Jefferson can also drive some and create his own shot when needed.

This lineup also slows things down which is perfect for the Spurs.

You want more offense and creativity? Sub Manu in. Blair gives a good rebounding presence as a sub who can also score on putbacks (which was sorely lacking last year).

I like this line-up:
PG Parker
SG Manu
SF Jefferson
PF McDyess
C Duncan

FIVE scorers. Not 3, like we've had the past few years. Not 4. But 5. Just pile up the points.

Bench:
PG Hill
SG Mason
SF Finley/Hairston
PF Blair
C Bonner/Mahinmi

I don't really think Manu gets worn out when he comes off the bench cos by that time some of the starters of the other team are already sitting or are close to sitting. Remember when there have been people arguing that Manu's off the bench production is overrated as he doesn't play against starters most of the time? (I actually don't fully agree as he does finish games)

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Originally Posted by peskypesky

I like this line-up:
PG Parker
SG Manu
SF Jefferson
PF McDyess
C Duncan

FIVE scorers. Not 3, like we've had the past few years. Not 4. But 5. Just pile up the points.

Bench:
PG Hill
SG Mason
SF Finley/Hairston
PF Blair
C Bonner/Mahinmi

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Mike D'Antoni? Is that you?

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Originally Posted by coyotes_geek

I looked it up. There is no difference between Manu's productivity when he starts and when he comes off the bench whatsoever. I mean none. The only difference in his numbers are a result of him playing less minutes from the bench. It's downright freaky.

Manu as a starter / Manu off the bench.

Games: 239 / 239
Minutes: 30:11 / 25:11
Points: 15.8 / 13.7 (16.4 when adjusted for 30:11 minutes)
Rebounds: 4.4 / 3.7 (4.4 adjusted to 30:11)
Assists: 4.0 / 3.2 (3.8)
Steals: 1.6 / 1.4 (1.7)
Blocks: 0.3 / 0.3 (0.35)
FG%: 45.4% / 45.4%
3pt%: 37.4% / 37.8%
FT%: 81.5% / 82.8%

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/...&type=Fielding

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Thanks for the stats, I still think he plays better when he starts though. The only season he played all the games as a starter was the season he went to the all-star game and I really doubt he would have played like he did against Detroit in the '05 finals coming off the bench.

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Originally Posted by JustinJDW

No, bad idea.

RJ needs to start, and Manu is better when coming off the Bench. I am surprised at how many people think Manu can start. We will have Tony, TD, RJ and Mason all in the Starting Lineup, and all of them can score. It's not good to have all your offensive weapons play and rest at the same time.

Manu works better by providing a huge spark off the Bench. Manu and Finley will lead the 2nd Unit, and Hill and Blair will follow. Our entire Team has a great mixture of veterans (Timmy, Tony, Manu, McDyess), young guys (Hill, Blair, Mahinmi, Hairston) and guys in their prime (RJ, Tony again, Mason and Bonner).

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Don't you think he can start?

IMO, Manu form the bench is the best solution. If you want to limit his minute to 28-30mpg, it way easier to do it if he comes from the bench. I would be quite surprised if Pop starts him next year.

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Originally Posted by Bruno

IMO, Manu form the bench is the best solution. If you want to limit his minute to 28-30mpg, it way easier to do it if he comes from the bench. I would be quite surprised if Pop starts him next year.

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Hill-Manu-Finley-Blair-Bonner or Ian is not too bad a 2nd unit...

I want to add haislip to our 2nd unit, but I'm just not sure what this guy can do yet...

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Originally Posted by yavozerb

Hill-Manu-Finley-Blair-Bonner or Ian is not too bad a 2nd unit...

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Yes, Spurs are a quite deep team. Spurs roster is damn good.

There's only one rock. With Jefferson and McDyess adding offense to Duncan and Parker, it's even more imperative to have Manu come off the bench where he will get more touches and create offense that the bench doesn't have in spades, like the starters.