Move Manu Back to the Bench

[1Parker1]

Start Barry.

I was actually thinking that. Radmonovic isn't exactly a defensive stopper. And Barry couldn't have done a worse job on him than Ginobili did tonight. I'll settle for the Lakers offense running through Radmonvic any day of the week.

I definitely think Barry can be a big X Factor for the Spurs in this series. The minimal minutes he did put in today, his ball movement and shots looked about 100 times better than Finley's. I think getting more offense from him will not only help spread the floor, but help make the Spurs offense less stagnate and predictable with Duncan/Parker/Ginobili doing most of the scoring.

[aka_USAPA]

He doesn't suck. He's no superstar, no all-star. Just a player who plays to his strengths, knows his limitations, a gym rat, and one who brings it every night. I don't mind having somebody like that. He's no Manu by any means, but he's what the Lakers have and you can't help but root for him because he plays with heart, and he has a sweet jumper of death.

[aka_USAPA]

I take it you never made one 3-point shot waiting for a handout in the NBA. I rest my case.

[J.T.]

I take it you never made one 3-point shot waiting for a handout. I rest my case.

Yeah, considering I don't play in the NBA that's a real intelligent assessment you made there. Yes, I have made three point shots waiting for kickouts in 5-on-5 games before. But of course that has abso- ing-lutely everything to do with why Manu should move to the bench rather than the fact that Manu on Vujacic is a matchup that heavily favors Manu.

[Dario]

Manu on Vujacic is a matchup that heavily favors Manu.

If Manu isn't 100% i dont really think that is the fact. I watched almost all lakers games this year and i've seen numerous players geting frustrated with sashas d. He isn't anything special, but he really tries and never backs down. One simple way to expose sasha is by quick moves to the basket and if manu isn't quite himself all he will get is contested 3pts.

[hsxvvd]

Barry here too, both Udoka and Finley sucked tonight. Udoka's D on Kobe was weak, hopefully Bowen can teach him a few things before the series is over. I think Pop was happy to give him some time on Kobe to "learn" and Kobe certainly gave him a lesson.

[beachwood]

If Manu goes to the bench, Barry needs to start. I actually like Finley, but the way he is playing lately, he is absolutely killing us. He needs to take a seat next to Bonner and Stoudamire.

[Jobbs]

Finley

He always steps up in LA

Remember that clutch 3 last season to send the game in OT?

Even if he's out there as a decoy, you gotta give him burn.

Save Udoka when Bowen is on the bench

put Brent in as PG when TP is out.

Looks like someone on the staff read my post!