Udoka is truly having a crappy year but I still think the guy can play. Maybe he's stuck in a rut like Barry was when he first got here for a year or so.
After watching the Nets game answer is definitely Yes! Absolutely and without a doubt! Hairston has definitely got more leaping and rebounding ability and can finish at the rim. He had a nice assist under the basket. And he's not a defensive liability. He has made Ime entirely obsolete. If any deal gets done, I can't see how Ime would not be included. Hairston will play well if he gets the PT.
Hairston has 4 more games to show consistency and improvement and possibly stay up past the road trip. Either way he'd have to play like a madman to be of any use in April/May/June. Doubt he sniffs the postseason rotation except for maybe fouls. He can hack a shaq.
Idk, I think he'll crack the PO rotation, but he'll have a VERY short leash.
Hairston FTW
I guess I'm one of the few who still believe that Ime could get it together and live up to the potential everyone saw when the Spurs signed him. (But I was one of the few who believed in Bonner, too.) I think Ime's problems are all about confidence. The problem is that as this season gets older, there is going to be less and less chance for him to work his way into the lineup. I feel for the guy right now. He's better than this.
I'd be happy for the Spurs, though, if Hairston could earn some solid minutes. Because that would mean that he is ready to handle the defensive rotations consistently. (The only way Pop lets him see daylight in the playoffs.) Regardless of what happens with Ime, Hairston getting minutes for the Spurs is a good thing.
Just remember - when Ime had played about 10 games for the Spurs, lots of people were talking about him taking minutes away from Bruce. I like Hairston, but what you are talking about is a tall order.
Ime is done.
Nothing else needs to be said.
Truer words were never spoken. So are you the cutie in your avatar, or did I just hit on a dude?
I had a lot of high hopes for Ime. I was hoping for a much better showing from him this season, but that hasn't been the case. It does seem like his confidence is down. In fact, I would go as far as to predict Udoka will be part of any potential trade that goes down in the next week.
Meanwhile, I absolutely love what Hairston brings to the table. I have no problem with him taking up Udoka's minutes and passing him in the rotation. Heck, he's earned it. Want ot see more of him.
Last edited by SenorSpur; 02-11-2009 at 10:02 AM.
Ime gets blocked by guards like Farmar, Rondo etc... Hairston jumps VERY high and there is NO WAY he is going to get blocked on his way to a dunk... that vs an Ime lay up? No way...
Hairston>>>>>>>>>>>>>Ime
Hairston needs to work on his finishing at the rim. He can get to the hole, but if he can't dunk it, he has problems laying it in. We missed two gimmies last night just because of that.
If it pleases the court, I submit exhibit A
This will come with time and experience at the NBA level. It's the whole "crawl before you walk, walk before you run" thing.
There's no question, Hairston has talent and a lot of upside.
On the other side, Udoka has appeared to max out.
Great shot...Hairston definatly is not afraid to mix it up inside.If it pleases the court, I submit exhibit A
VC- Who dat boy?If it pleases the court, I submit exhibit A
IIRC Hairston's last lay up attemp was a drive into the lane, splitting 2 defenders at the rim, and then keeping the ball away from those defenders while in the air to get a shot up.
I wouldn't call that a gimmie... The upside and potential is there.
Malik has played well enough when given minutes. I didn't think he'd get any time at all on the RRT, which is either a statement on his progress, or perhaps the coaches are trying him out, so to speak, before they consider trading Ime.
Hairston is a mini Malik Rose. Watching him under the basket brings back fond memories. I just want to see him posterize someone like Rose did to Mutombo
Provided he gets continued playing time, I'll be willing to bet that a poster dunk is coming.
Ime's issues are confidence, like many players on the Spurs who get lost on the bench. However, the improved play of Bonner has allowed him to stay on the court and we're doing less of the small ball game. Ime used to have a niche as the small ball 4 and for the last few weeks there hasn't been a need for that.
Also, Ime can't hit the side of a barn these days, so that isn't going to help.
On a side note, I've noticed some good chemistry between Ime and Oberto with a lot of give and go's, possibly because all the end-of-the-benchers put in lots of practice together.
Doesn't he have one on Yao Ming in Pre-season?
At least I think I remember him having one.
ahhaa I found it hehe..
Since those 2 are playing so well together maybe it will increase their trade value if they are packaged together...
Wow!ahhaa I found it hehe..
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