MVPau..

RealGM hated the signing, and the mods kept circle-jerking about how the Spurs were done once they got him.

I didn't like the signing, and I'm still on the fence about it tbh. Not because I dislike him as a player (love MVPau) but I really wanted his money to be used to shore up the PG position. He's played great off the bench for the Sours and his 3-ball is better than advertised. However, the playoffs will tell all. If he keeps it up I'll be pleased, but I feel like his softness will ear it's ugly head.

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Originally Posted by Robz4000

I didn't like the signing, and I'm still on the fence about it tbh. Not because I dislike him as a player (love MVPau) but I really wanted his money to be used to shore up the PG position. He's played great off the bench for the Sours and his 3-ball is better than advertised. However, the playoffs will tell all. If he keeps it up I'll be pleased, but I feel like his softness will ear it's ugly head.

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Problem is the money on a PG would've just been wasted. Pop was never going to phase Parker out.

Pop also dropped the ball on not fast-tracking Murray. He did it with Tony back in the day when it was obvious the Spurs needed athleticism at the PG, but he's become conservative and mechanical over the past decade in this regard.

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Originally Posted by midnightpulp

Problem is the money on a PG would've just been wasted. Pop was never going to phase Parker out.

Pop also dropped the ball on not fast-tracking Murray. He did it with Tony back in the day when it was obvious the Spurs needed athleticism at the PG, but he's become conservative and mechanical over the past decade in this regard.

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True, but at least they'd have that option off the bench if/when both Tony and Patty have bad games in the postseason. A T.J. Ford-like player would be amazing to have right now.

A big development in his game during the year that's made him much more efficient is how Pop has thrown the Post up option in the trash bin with exception of late shot clock desperate situations.

Posts ups and pick and pop long 2's have essentially vanished from his game during the course of the season. Those two options were utilized heavily last year with the Bulls-- which is why I didn't like the addition at first.

As the season has progressed, Pop and the coaching staff have taken away his long 2 pick and Pops and Pau has been stepping out beyond the arc more and more. At the same time, he's been also rolling a lot more in PNRs instead of popping. And lastly, the post ups have been utilized minimally.

Kudos to the coaching staff and Pau for making the needed adjustments to make him much more efficient and effective. So glad he's done away with long 2 Pick and Pops and post ups.

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Originally Posted by MaNu4Tres

A big development in his game during the year that's made him much more efficient is how Pop has thrown the Post up option in the trash bin with exception of late shot clock desperate situations.

Posts ups and pick and pop long 2's have essentially vanished from his game during the course of the season. Those two options were utilized heavily last year with the Bulls-- which is why I didn't like the addition at first.

As the season has progressed, Pop and the coaching staff have taken away his long 2 pick and Pops and Pau has been stepping out beyond the arc more and more. At the same time, he's been also rolling a lot more in PNRs instead of popping. And lastly, the post ups have been utilized minimally.

Kudos to the coaching staff and Pau for making the needed adjustments to make him much more efficient and effective. So glad he's done away with long 2 Pick and Pops and post ups.

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Excellent observations and post. :toast

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Originally Posted by BillMc

Excellent observations and post. :toast

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Thanks Bill. I'm pretty happy and impressed with the adjustments. Pop can be pretty stubborn at times, but it seems like the nerds behind the scenes got to him regarding Pau.

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Originally Posted by MaNu4Tres

A big development in his game during the year that's made him much more efficient is how Pop has thrown the Post up option in the trash bin with exception of late shot clock desperate situations.

Posts ups and pick and pop long 2's have essentially vanished from his game during the course of the season. Those two options were utilized heavily last year with the Bulls-- which is why I didn't like the addition at first.

As the season has progressed, Pop and the coaching staff have taken away his long 2 pick and Pops and Pau has been stepping out beyond the arc more and more. At the same time, he's been also rolling a lot more in PNRs instead of popping. And lastly, the post ups have been utilized minimally.

Kudos to the coaching staff and Pau for making the needed adjustments to make him much more efficient and effective. So glad he's done away with long 2 Pick and Pops and post ups.

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I wish Aldridge would do the same. Pau is out there trying to attack big man with a dribble or a roll and hitting threes. Didn't take long from him to make the proper adjustment.

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Originally Posted by apalisoc_9

I wish Aldridge would do the same. Pau is out there trying to attack big man with a dribble or a roll and hitting threes. Didn't take long from him to make the proper adjustment.

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Aldridge is too clumsy or too much in a rush most of the time in the PnR when teams hedge Kawhi high or double. That is when the pass to the roller (Aldridge) is located around the FT line. IAldridge isn't fluid with the ball and doesn't attack the basket fluidly when its 4 on 3 essentially for 1-2 seconds before the D recovers ( which is the case most often because LA is late at making decisions or he's in a full out rush --which leads to a turnover or a rushed contested shot. If LA would just be more decisive and aggressive in a patient/fluid manner making a move towards the basket it would open up so much more great opportunities. Dedmon is even worse at this.

What made the 14' offense so special was how great Duncan, Splitter and Diaw were in this spot in the offense. All were great passers, all had great awareness (passing to open weakside corner 3 or passing it off to the big in the dunker spot when it was there). Those three were very aggressive towards the basket and great decisive decision makers out of this part of the offense when teams would be aggressive with the Tony/Manu PnRs -- hedging or doubling. That's what made the whole offense tick the way it did.

He's been great, love the confidence. If he plays matador D, then he plays it - his strengths outweigh that one weakness. The added 3 ball has been a nice surprise.

I think Im becoming ok with the quick release jumper if he keeps up the hard nosed D and offensive rebounding. LA that is. It could lead to better stuff.

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Originally Posted by MaNu4Tres

Aldridge is too clumsy or too much in a rush most of the time in the PnR when teams hedge Kawhi high or double. That is when the pass to the roller (Aldridge) is located around the FT line. IAldridge isn't fluid with the ball and doesn't attack the basket fluidly when its 4 on 3 essentially for 1-2 seconds before the D recovers ( which is the case most often because LA is late at making decisions or he's in a full out rush --which leads to a turnover or a rushed contested shot. If LA would just be more decisive and aggressive in a patient/fluid manner making a move towards the basket it would open up so much more great opportunities. Dedmon is even worse at this.

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LMA's lack of handles really stuck out against the Grizz last night. He fumbled the ball away several times trying to drive. That makes it harder for him to spot up, especially from 3 where he has more ground to cover on a counter move. Pau will put the ball on the floor against any sort of closeout on his 3s but he makes decent decisions and doesn't tend to just lose the ball.

And yes, Dedmon is even worse. I'm actually okay with him taking about 1 midrange J every game or two, he has good form.