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Welp, finally
Per Jeff McDonald:
@JMcDonald_SAEN: Pop also acknowledged Nando De Colo is his backup PG, citing a spurt in confidence over the past few weeks.
Welp, finally
told u dummies!
Tbh I like the French Steve Blake and I think his game will translate better in the playoffs than the smaller score-first guards
^ Nando is a decent defender. Blake gets abused by pretty much anyone
No way!!!!
All because of him upping his level of play on the defensive end...that was the only thing holding him back imo
Should've announced this from day 1. He's always been the better of the candidates. Yo yoing his minutes all year was stupid.
Good move. He's been playing considerably better since the all-star break. Hoping his confidence and play can stay at a good level throughout the remained of the season and playoffs.
Next season is going to be an interesting battle between Joseph and De Colo for the back-up point.
Been hoping Nando would get here by the season's end, been calling for it since Dec. Wish Bayne's would have gotten more of a chance this year, but one out of two is something I guess.
I was hoping that might happen.
De Colo has a savvy about him that the other candidates do not (not including Neal in that group). He also seems to play bigger than the others.
And he's a better passer. And at least as good a shooter.
Come to think of it, what took Pop so long?
Nando is definitely the best option. I wouldn't have mind CoJo either, but he still a little raw. Hopefully Nando keeps it up so we don't see Neal guarding the likes of Steve Blake, Andre Miller, Eric Bledsoe, or Derek Fisher/Reggie Jackson in the playoffs.
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FINALLY! POP FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
With his jumper much smoother now and he doesn't really have the defensive lapses like he did earlier in season (back door passes), all he needs to work on now is to try and attack the basket from time to time.
Finally he decides! It may work or not, at least he gives someone confidence ans the rest of the team a little more predictability.
I like this. Especially with Manu's issues this year, Nando is the best playmaker of the backup PG candidates. I also still remember him playing damn good defense against D-Wade in the November Miami game. I figure he will struggle with small, quicker point guards though. I really wanted CoJo to win this, but his passivity on offense was something that couldn't be dealt with. He can be useful in spot minutes, since he has become a decent shooter, and is still the best defender of the group.
I'll believe it when Manu is back and healthy tbh. I think Pop still goes back to Neal in the playoffs.
Really, now every loves Nando? You all loved Joseph 2-3 weeks ago. CoJo is okay, but he has a long way to go.
couldn't agree more. My confidence in him was based on his court vision and his command of the team, which was obvious even on limited minutes. Sure he still needs work, and like said above, the battle between him and CoJo should get interesting. But I'm very happy with this move. A little overdue, but better late than never.I was hoping that might happen.
De Colo has a savvy about him that the other candidates do not (not including Neal in that group). He also seems to play bigger than the others.
And he's a better passer. And at least as good a shooter.
Come to think of it, what took Pop so long?
I've been a Nando homer ever since he got here and said Cojo was a D-League "All-Star" (in other words, the tallest midget).
Tbh, Cojo played better than I thought he would, but Nando is the superior option. I'd prefer Cojo over the Hero or Patty Cakes, though.
Pop actually takes a step to solidify the rotations, now to sit Bonner and Blair the rest of the season...
Cojo played well but the Spurs need Nando's passing and court vision. Nando is no slouch defensively as well which I believe made this decision a lot easier.
And there goes the lead.
OOPS, not game thread.
at least we have a decision
with his jumper much improved, being more aggressive defensively and the only pg who can be a playmaker outside of tp, it's a no brainer
hopefully he doesnt get rattled during the POs
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