Somebody upstairs needs to tell Mitch that Castle has to play more

[cutewizard]

I like option #3. I think it's important to not just forget all the good CP3 has done for this team just because they got Fox now. Until the Fox trade most of us were pretty thrilled with what CP3 has brought to this team. I don't think someone like LaRavia is going to think the Spurs promised Harrison Barnes a starting spot, that seems like a real stretch. Option #1 is a complete no-go for me, I appreciate the out of CP3 and the improvement he has brought this team so there is no way in I'm pressuring him to go play somewhere else.

Let's go for Option 3

[Spursfanfromafar]

I think we are just assuming Johnson is starting CP3 because of some promise or his inability to read the strategy to an egoistic veteran who wants to start.

I think there could be a simpler reason. Johnson simply feels that the offense is better with CP3 starting. It might be, but the defense sucks and the Spurs are going nowhere ..neither winning kor losing enough to get a top draft pick. All the Spurs have to do is to tell CP3 and Barnes to take a lesser role because the situation demands it. It might even extend CP3's career to one more year.

[timtonymanu]

Ideally, you bench Vassell and make him the 6th man. But okay with Option 3. This offseason is going to be crucial. It would be annoying if the Spurs run back the same roster. Keldon absolutely has to go and you consider trading Vassell if he just keeps stinking it up out there. His role keeps reducing (should be even less now that Castle is really taking a leap) because he hasn’t done any good with being the 2nd or 3rd option.

So glad that Tre and Zollins are gone after all. The Spurs need difference makers and those guys were not cutting it.

[Dejounte]

If Paul is a big reason for Castle’s development into who he is today, let him start the whole ing season.

[spursparker9]

Tbh at this point I don't mind starting Castle, Fox, CP3.

Remove that bum Vassell.

[exstatic]

I think we are just assuming Johnson is starting CP3 because of some promise or his inability to read the strategy to an egoistic veteran who wants to start.

I think there could be a simpler reason. Johnson simply feels that the offense is better with CP3 starting. It might be, but the defense sucks and the Spurs are going nowhere ..neither winning kor losing enough to get a top draft pick. All the Spurs have to do is to tell CP3 and Barnes to take a lesser role because the situation demands it. It might even extend CP3's career to one more year.

They start the game with one arm tied behind their back with both Castle and Sochan on the bench. Seems like we’re constantly digging our selves out of a hole.

[rjv]

If Paul is a big reason for Castle’s development into who he is today, let him start the whole ing season.

i was waiting for someone to write this. watching Castle last night, it was easy to see just how
much of an influence CP has been on Stephon. part of that may even be watching CP operate from the bench. the point is that none of us know the plan. it'd still be great to see an increase in Castle's minutes after the break.

[CGD]

i was waiting for someone to write this. watching Castle last night, it was easy to see just how
much of an influence CP has been on Stephon. part of that may even be watching CP operate from the bench. the point is that none of us know the plan. it'd still be great to see an increase in Castle's minutes after the break.

In the grand scheme of things, we’re only talking about another 7 weeks.

[Knoxxx]

This is ridiculous. We are in this pretend universe like we actually want to win this year. Come on man.

Edit: I do realize it is interesting to debate about lineups and CP3 etc, but the worse our lineups are the more we lose. We should just be rolling with CP3, Wesley, Branham, Mamu, and Biyombo rest of the season. Alternate some games with Castle and Wemby to make sure they get to 65 games played then rest them often with fake injuries such as hamstring tightness or sore ankles.

[Chomag]

Mitch is just honoring Pops wishes on Castle getting over himself

[Mr. Body]

I dunno. Castle's efficiency and production has taken a leap lately and he's coming off the bench in somewhat reduced minutes. I wonder if coming off the bench without those extended minutes is helping him be more efficient? Hmm.

[Obstructed_View]

If Paul is a big reason for Castle’s development into who he is today, let him start the whole ing season.

If CP3 gets all the credit for Castle, does he get all the blame for the lack of development of everyone else?

[exstatic]

If CP3 gets all the credit for Castle, does he get all the blame for the lack of development of everyone else?

Are they all point guards?

[Obstructed_View]

Are they all point guards?

Sochan, Wesley and Branham ran more point than Castle did going into this season. Tre Jones was a point guard who Paul didn't improve.

[exstatic]

Sochan, Wesley and Branham ran more point than Castle did going into this season. Tre Jones was a point guard who Paul didn't improve.

A brilliant deduction, considering Castle wasn’t here before this season.

[Obstructed_View]

A brilliant deduction, considering Castle wasn’t here before this season.

Neither was Paul. Perhaps it's more likely that Castle is a good player and we shouldn't falsely give credit to CP3 and reward him for that false credit by allowing him to start at the expense of both team success and Castle's development.

[exstatic]

Neither was Paul. Perhaps it's more likely that Castle is a good player and we shouldn't falsely give credit to CP3 and reward him for that false credit by allowing him to start at the expense of both team success and Castle's development.

Or, perhaps, he actually can improve young players like SGA and Book, who credit him with boosting their games.

[Obstructed_View]

Or, perhaps, he actually can improve young players like SGA and Book, who credit him with boosting their games.

Too bad for the Spurs he can't do it from the ing bench.

[Seventyniner]

Or, perhaps, he actually can improve young players like SGA and Book, who credit him with boosting their games.

Castle himself said CP3 has taught him a lot in last night's interview.

[scott]

CP3's teachings are like Samson's how strength comes from his hair. They disappear if he is on the bench... or something.

[tonight...you]

Too bad for the Spurs he can't do it from the ing bench.

I like how you have "Out with the old..." while having Mario Elie in your avi with grey in his beard.
I just dig it.

[Obstructed_View]

I like how you have "Out with the old..." while having Mario Elie in your avi with grey in his beard.
I just dig it.

Lmao my old avi was in support of Dom Barlow. I didn't want to make a new one and I love Mario. Tbh I don't even remember what out with the old was. May have gone back to Timmy.

we got old!

[dn0774]

Castle himself said CP3 has taught him a lot in last night's interview.

I mean, what else would he say? lol

The career CP3 has had at his physical profile is nothing short of incredible, though.

[Knoxxx]

I’m still grappling with how incongruent this thread le with the obvious need to be soft tanking. It’s an even worse look if Mitch is so clever that he’s soft tanking while people lose their over him not deciding playing time based on best chance to win. The very definition of soft tanking means it’s not noticeable or provable which would be a master class in this case. Perhaps even gas lighting the entire team.

[DAF86]

I’m still grappling with how incongruent this thread le with the obvious need to be soft tanking. It’s an even worse look if Mitch is so clever that he’s soft tanking while people lose their over him not deciding playing time based on best chance to win. The very definition of soft tanking means it’s not noticeable or provable which would be a master class in this case. Perhaps even gas lighting the entire team.

You don't play Wemby the entire 4th quarter if you are trying to "soft tank", tbh.

Do you really think the Spurs traded for Fox and are making him play on a surgery needing injury to "soft tank"?