Some folks on here seem to think so.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr. Gonzo
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Some folks on here seem to think so.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr. Gonzo
Splitter will not catapult the Spurs to the championship. That's not because he sucks, as some here suggest, but because, even at his best, he's no game changer. Who in the league his size cannot handle him? Hell, even Dwight Howard cannot catapult a team to the championship. He can get them closer, but let's be real here: The ONLY players on this team that make or break the Spurs are the big 3. Hill is good, Neal is good, Bonner contributes at times, and RJ and McDyess are solid, however without any of the big 3, they are fucked. Tiago could sell hotdogs in the stands for all the difference he would make in the playoffs, up to speed or not.
If Tyson Chandler cannot get the Mavs to the promised land, Tiago sure as hell won't get the Spurs there. I would take Chandler any day over Splitter.
Some folks would include Sean Elliott who is often heard saying so on Spurs broadcasts.
I keep saying that Nazr got thrown in late in the fire late the 05 championship season and did well enough to get the team a ring. While the situation of why is different, someone pointed out that Rasho got hurt...the time in the season, late, shows that Pop can change a lineup late if he feels it will give his team the firepower to compete.
Call him Splinter if you wish, I think later on what he'll be called is situational role-player and I don't have an issue with that.
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Originally Posted by guitardude27
Bynum wins.... fatality
You've determined in a 7:21 stint, in which he played roughly 5 minutes while the game was still up for grabs and only defended a guy who's at least 2 inches taller and 45 pounds heavier than him, that "Splitter guarding any big from LA = disaster"?Quote:
Originally Posted by awktalk
By your logic, the Spurs are the best defensive team in the league, since they held the Lakers to 82 points, on 35% shooting. They're also head and shoulders better than the Lakers, since they beat them by 15.
The reality is, we have no idea if Splitter can adequately guard Gasol or Odom, because we haven't seen him guard either yet (at least in the NBA). Bynum, he has no chance against, because of the vast disparity in strength. Theoretically, at least, Splitter should match-up well with Gasol.
If Splitter could guard Gasol or Bynum, he would have been much harder to acquire.
Why? We drafted him....Quote:
Originally Posted by DMC
I don't think its as simply as give him a year.
The argument that Oberto barely played his first year is a poor one because: We JUST won a championship with a prime Duncan. We still had Robert Horry, Nazr Mohammed and Rasho.
Even with Manu, we had Steven Jackson and Steve Smith and Manu still got 20+ with him getting consistent minutes into the playoffs.
Splitter getting close to no playing time is worrisome.
Why? We drafted him as our first round pick. If he wants to play in the NBA he has to sign with the Spurs... IF he wants to play in the NBA, what leverage does he have? I'm not saying he CAN guard Gasol or Bynum but I dont agree with your logic.Quote:
Originally Posted by DMC
Spiago Tinter iz da bestest eva!
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Originally Posted by DMC
Does not compute...
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Originally Posted by angelbelow
Too many stupid people on this thread, and on the internet.
:lol SpanoulisQuote:
Originally Posted by Manu_Forever
:lol Rockets
7+ posts saying the same exact thing again Manu_Forever. You are getting to be a great troll. You are so opinionated it is ridiculous. You constantly call out people here on ST about a low BBIQ, yet you continue to show your own ignorance.
Not one person can say you aren't consistent. So here is to you. :toast