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Originally Posted by RD2191
greattyranny making its defenders look stupid.
In related news, Midnight pulp sells the band of flip ladyboys to Isis for their treachery.
I assume you have finished the game...What happened with Parker in 2 or 3 consecutive possessions when he was forcing the issue, missing shots, and still looking for his shot in the next play instead of creating for others? That dribble dribble dribble and shoot was Heroball or nah?Quote:
Originally Posted by midnightpulp
I'll have what you're drinking. This guy , lol 2nd best scorer? It's leonard, Aldridge, mills, duncan, manu, green, boban. ...then parkerQuote:
Originally Posted by ceperez
Since that the Spurs have failed to win close games, and Parker has been terrible in the clutch...Quote:
Originally Posted by midnightpulp
Should the Spurs try to change this tendency playing the other guard who has been more effective in those situations?
Nah. If we have learned one thing from last playoffs is that Pop won't do it. Never.
Members of the krew need blue font training wheels.
What's even more damning is the same player fans calling out Tony Parker for being a ball hog are the same fans that are clamoring for Kawhi to get more touches/shots in the clutch. I once heard that the Spurs use sabermetrics and analytical data more than any other team. Maybe they're aware that Kawhi's eFG% (57%) and TS% (61.3%) take a dive in the clutch, eFG% (38.9%) TS% (53.7%).Quote:
Originally Posted by midnightpulp
http://stats.nba.com/league/player/#...EVIATION&dir=1
Parker heroballing in closeout situations is more of a myth than anything based upon facts.
Usage in the clutch
Kawhi 24.2%
Parker 23.5% (Obviously the offense runs through the PG position so Parker's usage rating is going to be higher)
% of FG's made
Kawhi 19.4%
Parker 32.3%
% of FG's attempted
Kawhi 25.4%
Parker 25.4%
http://stats.nba.com/league/player/#...EVIATION&dir=1
:wow don't expect the Krew to respond to this nuke tbh. Got emQuote:
Originally Posted by Hoops Czar
Don't get me wrong, I've been one of Parker's biggest critics, and if he starts being a detriment again, I'll be right there with my pitchfork in hand. But right now, he's playing his role as well as he can. Cherry picking specific possessions doesn't prove otherwise.
Furthermore, Parker is going to need possessions where he dribbles-dribbles-dribbles for the purpose of probing the paint and getting the opposing defense rotating and collapsing. If the Spurs want to win a championship, Parker penetration/probing needs to be established as a viable threat. Turning Parker into Derek Fisher where his only job is to throw the ball to Leonard and then run to a spot up position would destroy the offense and actually hurt more than help Kawhi's game. That said, dribble-dribble-dribble on the perimeter only to shoot a contested 18 footer is not good. Thankfully, Parker has limited that habit this year.
If the Spurs had another probing type player in the starting lineup who could pressure the defense, everything would be a lot easier. This is why when Manu comes in for Green, the NET RTG jumps nearly 20 points. Problem is, Manu can't play starter minutes and he's also vital to the bench unit.
The solution to make the SL a more dynamic offense is for Leonard to add another facet to his game and become someone who can set up the offense from the dribble, much like Kobe/Jordan used to set up the triangle. And I'm seeing more of this game to game from Leonard (think of that errant pass he tried to get to Boban last night. Leonard was in "set up the offense role" in that sequence), with Parker actually deferring to Kawhi at times and passing him the ball early in the clock as they cross half court.
Do you really see it? I can't remember more than two plays like that, Kawhi passing to Patty to close the quarter in Houston and that pass to Boban.Quote:
Originally Posted by midnightpulp
In fact, I read people find it concerning that in recent games his attempts were with the clock winding down and expecting the team to stop the bail out attempts and give him more time to operate.
What are the parameters for the stats? The first one is limited to only 4 minutes worth and the 2nd one is 39 minutes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hoops Czar
Edit: Not sure why the minutes are different.
Looking at it Kawhi has 27.8% of the points, Parker 26.7. Also according to those stats Kawhi has been our best FT shooter in the clutch yet people still like to bring that up. :lol
I don't remember all of the specific possessions, but Kawhi has been doing more off the dribble, whether through penetration or playmaking, than he ever has before.Quote:
Originally Posted by YGWHI
Yet of the big 3 Tony is the one that gets the DNP rest the least, while the team is on a historic run. It says to me that Pop can afford to let TD and Manu catch a breather to keep them sharp and fresh but isn't sure if the offense can operate at all without TP in the mix not just against the good teams but even the average ones. Unless someone lights a fire under Bobo, I am not sure who can run the offense for long stretches against even competent teams. Anyone saying Patty or McC can do it are just hating. J. Jacks is too expensive but hindsight being 20/20 maybe we should have picked Ish Smith off the street, except for the fact I am enjoying seeing the 6ers competitive, it would be good to have a Mo Williams type backup PG that can run the offense, and not just a streaky shooter.