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Read a rumor page claiming Ime is going to be starting over bowen...I dont know what to think, but udoka has a much better offensive game and a relatively good D compared to bowens better D and poor to non-existant-driving/jump shot O game.
Point of the thread? I like the idea, what do you guys think?
Link? :rolleyes
I read a rumor (that I started) that Udoka will start soon over Finley.
If you read a page you can give a link.
Nothing would surprise me at this point.
I hat it when people argue that Udokas D is lightyears away from Bowens. Yes, it is, but his O is lightyears ahead of Bowens...that has been eating at me since that last Bowen-Udoka thread. Anyway, I dont care who starts as long as Udoka gets his time and Bowen still logs in his very productive D minuts.
That would be ok with me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kori Ellis
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Originally Posted by Kori Ellis
Screw that; he needs to take Finley's spot.
I have never liked the idea of Bowen off the bench. When the player's greatest strength is defense, you lose his value by bringing him off the bench.
Now if Pop wants to start a small ball line-up, I am all for Udoka at PF.
for Finley it should be cool
Udoka start over Bowen
NO WAY
I think he could start for Finley, never Bowen.
Start Ime over Bowen, get some offense going then clamp down on defense. Bowen is a good defender but is not a scorer they need to get something going early.
Bowen sucks ass. I might give Popovich credit for having a brain cell or two if he makes this move.
:lmao Udoka will score 20 a night! History proves it!
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Originally Posted by tlongII
They already have Finley, Duncan, and Parker for scoring. They need to get something going on the bench, which is why he needs to stay there.Quote:
Originally Posted by jay014
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Originally Posted by jay014
I'd like to see us stop giving up 67% shooting to our opponents in the first quarter. Putting Bowen on the bench isn't going to help that.
So Pop will end Bowen streak of consecutive starts to start Udoka ?
I highly doubt it will happen.
Putting Bowen on the bench would help with the scoring early.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spurminator
consecutive starts? fuck that shit let's try to make the playoffs. I would not be surprised if Udoka starts instead of Finley or Bowen
So you're content to give up 60%+ shooting if we take a chance on upgrading the offense?
Fuck the streak. As long as he plays.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bruno
60% where did u get that #??
Ime knows how to play defense? Doesn't he.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spurminator
Just a bit worse than Bowen, which is a defense downgrade.Quote:
Originally Posted by jay014
Maybe a slight improvement on offense, but worse on D.
The defense is what we should be worrying about right now. Bowen on the bench doesn't help. Udoka for Finley however...
The only way Udoka should start is if it's in place of Finley. Taking Bowen out of the starting lineup pretty much diminishes his purpose-he's supposed to shut down the opposing team's star and by getting on him early, he gets that star out of rhythm for the game.
More than a slight improvement.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr.Bottomtooth
Still should be worrying about the defense more than the offense.Quote:
Originally Posted by jay014
Makes more sense to put him in place of Finley.
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Originally Posted by Mr.Bottomtooth
I said after the Houston game that I wanted Ime starting, but not over Bowen. My reasoning is our defense is pathetic in the first quarter and with Bruce and Ime out there I think the Spurs can set the right tone to begin the game and carry that tone throughout the rest of the game. This is not an offensive move, it is a defensive move and I think it needs to happen. I hope Pop sees the light and goes ahead with it.
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Originally Posted by Mr.Bottomtooth
Yep exactly. This move needed to be done last week, it needs to be done right now.
the sad truth is, replacing finley would probably be an improvement offensively anyway. less finley and more udoka is a win-win both ways.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr.Bottomtooth
Udoka > Finley. that's a fact
Ime needs to start. He's one of 3 players, along with Manu and TD that are trying right now. Barry was as well, but the guy can't get healthy. This team has serious problems right now, and it has to do mainly with effort.
something needs to be done. our d sucks AND our offense sucks at this point. if you can't stop a team, you at least have to match baskets with them.