Rank the Spurs Roster, SPAM 2016

SPAM is nigh upon us and I was curious how you ranked the players on the roster.

Leonard - best MVP candidate we've had since Duncan circa 2005
Aldridge - slowly but steadily coming along, defense has been a big plus
Duncan - defensive anchor, still can find post matchups that favor him on offense
Parker - admirable job taking on new role. actually fighting through screens in the regular season this year. jumper is still there, his finishing is rounding into form.
Manu - remains competitive leader and the bench offense runs through him, defense has taken a step back from his glory days but his jump shot has been excellent
Diaw - money on pnr defense/offense, quick feet belie his size, dominates bench post matchups
West - rebounding used to be a problem for the second unit. it's not anymore. I love how he steps to on hard fouls. He has melded with the bench crew seamlessly
Green - shot wasn't there out the gate but unlike previous years he has not let that effect his overall game. His defense has been outstanding.
Mills - shot was slo slow out the gate but his energy remains infectious. now that his shot is coming around he is moving up the charts.
Anderson - defense and rebounding has improved dramatically this year. his confidence in the offense as a scorer has also improved. he came in with the vision to pass.
Simmons - tremendous upside due to his athleticism. Outside of Kawhi, he is the best scorer on penetration we have. still a bit unbridled but he is coming along.
Butler - odd man out with the young guys improving. tremendous respect for his professionalism. he is always ready to play.
Marjonovic - missed TC and still struggles to be in the right spots. still looks confused in certain sets. physically dominant when he is confident but still obvsiously feeling his way out.
McCallum - athletic and good on defense; will improve as he learns the system. Spurs PG learning curve is steep with how the cannot stop. Looks lost on offense too often to be a factor there as of yet.
Bonner - end of the bench. release still slow. quickness is a liability. Now he's hurt.

Ranking based on importance to the team

1. Leonard
2. Aldridge
3. Duncan (assuming he's healthy)
4. Green (rounding into form)
5. Parker
6. Manu
7. Diaw (can be top 5 when he's aggressive)
8. Mills
9. West
10. Butler
11. Anderson
12. Simmons

13. Marjanovic
14. McCallum
15. Bonner

Lol Aldridge is not more important than TD or Parker.

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Originally Posted by apalisoc_9

Lol Aldridge is not more important than TD or Parker.

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LOL big 3 playerfan

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Originally Posted by apalisoc_9

Lol Aldridge is not more important than TD or Parker.

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They need him to be the #2 option on offense. He's been mostly LMBeta up to this point, but we'll just see in the playoffs.

kawhi
tim
lma
manu
mills
tony
green
...

In anycase though, there is a signifcant drop off between 1 and 2 then 3..

The spurs can probably still work around something and be competitive without Aldridge or Parker or TD or Manu...

Without kawhi, this team is going to get ass raped by most good competition.

Hopefully this year isn't "SPBM" like in 2011.

1. :claw
2. :lma
3. Duncan
4. Green (with shooting stroke back)
5. Parker
6. Diaw (need Diaw 2.0)
7. Manu
8. West
9. Mills
10. Anderson/Butler

rest is largely irrelevant

1) Leonard - best player on the team
2) Duncan - still our defensive anchor
3) Manu - heart of the team, leadership, makes everybody better
4) Aldridge - top raw talent, still figuring things out
5) Parker - best ball handler, on-court manager
6) Green - need his perimeter d at an elite level
7) Diaw - gives us a different look
8) Mills - his 3 pointer gravity matters
9) West - grit and grind

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Originally Posted by timtonymanu

7. Diaw (can be top 5 when he's aggressive)

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:pctoss

1. Leonard
2. Duncan
3. Aldridge
4. Manu
5. Parker
6. Diaw
7. Green
8. Simmons
9. Marjanovic
10. Mills
11. West
12. Butler
13. Bonner
14. McCallum
15. Anderson

Butler has played well, but Anderson has given more minutes, has started games (that we won), and has subbed in for all of Timmy, Manu and Kawhi when they were injured and he has bailed Diaw out, who can be a major contributor, from some stinker games.

That kind of versatility has allowed the team to keep a winning streak despite the injuries. Anderson being ahead in the rotation, having played more minutes, competing against starters, and his better stats despite more minutes against better competition than Butler all point to him being the more impactful player.

Against most teams, TP is ahead of Manu but NOT against the Dubs. In that matchup, TP needs to pass the fucking ball and get out of the way. Give him limited minutes and "hide" him on Barnes when he's out there. He's not for that matchup.

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Originally Posted by hemann82

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Originally Posted by hemann82

1. Leonard
2. Aldridge
3. Duncan
4. Parker
5. Green
6. Manu
7. Diaw
8. Mills
9. West
10. Butler
11. Anderson
12. Simmons
13. Marjanovic
14. McCallum
15A. Richard Jefferson
15B. Bonner

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I'd agree with this. Especially the last two.

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Originally Posted by EVAY

I'd agree with this. Especially the last two.

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nah, Bonner will get significant rotation minutes off the bench when Ibaka is in the game, if we play OKC in the 2nd round.

Agree with OP but swap Green and West. Green's defense in transition and his ability to spread the defense is critical to getting out early.

Frankenspur has to be close to last.

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Originally Posted by Silver&Black

:pctoss

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that avatar :lol :bang :bobo

I don't want to jinx it, but I think we are beginning to see the return of MVPatty tbh

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Originally Posted by hemann82

1. Leonard
2. Aldridge
3. Duncan
4. Parker
5. Green
6. Manu
7. Diaw
8. Mills
9. West
10. Butler
11. Anderson
12. Simmons
13. Marjanovic
14. McCallum
15A. Richard Jefferson
15B. Bonner

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pretty much how I see it too

West is way too low on these lists. He came to SA for a ring, and I've got a feeling he's going to be an absolute monster off the bench in the playoffs. He'll be ready to rumble with the likes of Ibaka and Draymond Green.

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Originally Posted by apalisoc_9

Lol Aldridge is not more important than TD or Parker.

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He's not more important than "Stat padder" and "Porker"? You don't say.

:lmao

Four posters claiming Butler is top ten.

1. Leonard
2. Duncan
3. Aldridge
4. Manu
5. Parker
6. Diaw
7. Green
8. Simmons
9. Marjanovic
10. Mills
11. West
12. Butler
13. Miller
14. Bonner
15. Anderson

1. Leanardo Di Kawhi - his work on both ends of the court keeps us in the contender conversation.
2. Tim- our leader and defensive difference maker.
3. LMA - his defense has been beyond what most people expected- like to see him do what he did in the second half of the Jazz game and get aggressive around the rim.
4. TP- has been adjusting well to his new role and is one of the best scoring PG's- while being more focused on defense.
5. Manu- he will be playing with a nothing to lose fierceness and this rest has probably allowed him to think about how he is going come at this important part of his career. I expect to see him put on the cape one more time and come with all he's got. Hopefully the timing is right health wise.
6. Green- we need his perimeter defense and we will need him to make some shots to go far.
7&8.- West and Diaw- are both big difference makers and I love they way they both can make life tough for players like Draymond Green. Feel blessed they are both on the team. We need to win one for West!!
9. Patty- the "Whirling Dervish" version.
10.Kyle- improving by the game.
11. Butler- need his veteran savvy.
12. Simmons- he's had some rough games lately, but he can be a spark plug off the bench for time to time.
13. Boban- will be interesting to see if he gets PT in the PO's. Really like him and feel we will need him to close out the regular season.
14. Ray- like this kids 'try.'
15. Bonner- been a great Spur when not asked to do too much- reckon he or Ray are gone for Miller.