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"At this stage of his career.." " So it's time..." I never thought Pop would say this. Finally it happened. What a crazy season.
The motive and timing of starting Dejounte was briefly discussed elsewhere but there’s too many multiple page threads to find it so I thought this could stand on its own.
"At this stage of his career.." " So it's time..." I never thought Pop would say this. Finally it happened. What a crazy season.
Think it’s a lot more about Dejounte having played so well lately that he was a beetr option than the other PG even though his game is still flawed, but he’s 21 and he can only learn through playing and getting coached and the longer he was going without a set rotation spot the longer his development would take and the Spurs with their weak (and old) guard rotation cannot allow themselves the luxury of not developing guys. But bottom line it’s more about Dejounte than it is about Tony.
Bodes well for Murray, Pop wouldn’t bench Tony for an undeserving prospect.
While I don't think DJ played that "well lately" -this Cavs game sure but the rest of games..IDK- I trust Pop what he sees on him.
I wonder what we will say about this move in April. "Pop f*cking senile " or "Pop's a basketball genius"
now the tip-in machine needs to improve his dribbling and his defense ... an outside shot would not be that high on the priority list right now
Credit to pop. I was screamin out at tv for Tony to finish. Thought team needed stability at pg spot & Tony was playing great. Pop went with DJ . He made a few mistakes but delivered in the end. He all the better from the experience & pop finding out what Djs got.
He needs a loooooot more work running an offense. A lot.
That might be the best Pop did for Murrays career. We will see but throwing him to the heat shows the man improved a bit. Still making ton of mistakes - but that's how you should learn. And he showed he can learn.
I wonder if this means the Spurs won't try to trade for Kemba?
Murray hasn't played so well lately tho, that's what made it an odd thing to do now. All the PGs have been in a funk.
Thus far, TP has done well in his new role, and Murray showed something last night. I just wish he played every team like they were the Cavs. The potential is there, there's no doubt about it. Some fundamental things need work, but he's gotta put in the time/work. Dribbling/mid range jumper mainly imo
I think it's the opposite. They want to see if they have to do that.
Is Tony still considered an “All Star” player? Will MJ see TP as an “All Star?” LOL. If so, send him to Charlotte for Walker.
Delonte was probably mad and would bolt to wherever Leroids is
So Poop probably trying to keep Lebrons protege in San antonio in chance Leroids decides to come
Murray had a very nice game as the starter. Make that a very good game. It could be the official turning over the keys to him by Pop is going to be the catalyst for him as it was for Tony. And Tony showed he can shore up the 2nd team. It had to be the move at this time. Go Murray.
Maybe 10 years ago.
perhaps he wants other GMs also see what they have ...
If/when Murray develops a consistent jump shot, watch out! He needs to work on that more than anything. If he can get a better shot and take care of the ball a little better, he is going to be great.
The thing is Murray has been working on that a lot. It is well do ented. Sometimes hard work alone is not enough. He’s putting in the work just have to hope he can become a competent shooter.
You can practice all day day long but your never going to get really better unless you get to play consistently
Sometimes waiting only one season to see dramatic results isn't being patient enough. Give it more time with that.
His confidence to take shots has decreased from last year to this year. Last year, albeit small sample size, he let if fly and converted at a decent %. This year, it seems he's either too focused on optimizing his strengths and limiting his weaknesses (simplifying his game -- which is smart imo), or that he's rebuilt his shot and needs to regain his confidence to let it fly again. Give it more time.
Since last year, it's obvious he's sharpened his overall game from last year to this year. His game has gotten much more cleaner.
Last edited by MaNu4Tres; 01-24-2018 at 10:27 AM.
Sad thing is hes got possibly the worst jumpshot in the NBA
I would not mind if he can turn into a faster more athletic Rondo imo
He's only 21, so he will get a loooooot more work running the offense. A lot. Like 10-15 years worth.
Another thing he needs to work on is his ball handling. He dribbles a little too high and looks down from time to time. With time, coaching, and experience he’ll get better at it.
He's already gotten better at it, but yeah he's too young to be complacent. He needs to keep sharpening everything. As I've said most of this season, AS IS, he's the best PG Spurs have overall -- that in itself says a lot.
And still dribbling the ball high as . Last nite CLE’s players were picking his pocket with easy.
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