You don't need to set Spurstalk up for an all-out war, you know.
even if we were playing good enough d, you do still have to SCORE to be able to win games. And Tim and Mase aren't gonna get it done by themselves.
Tony, Manu, and RJ had subpar offensive games and Blair and Hill - who were a big part of what got us back into the game - got abused by the refs and that killed out momentum.
He wasn't horrible in the SECOND half, but he sucked donkey s in the FIRST half, when the 15 point hole was dug. He was ing non-existent, and I don't know why he gets a pass for that.
I don't think Manu gets a pass for that. It is just RJ and TP had a worse game, which is why they are taking the dump on Spurstalk.
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I have been thinking that giving up a few assets for Calderon would be the right move... he can actually start and we can play TP off the ball like that...
manu is not the problem right now, Parker is. He is the one who got the keys of the truck. The Spurs will live or die with TP ability to adjust his game to the newcomers.
Our chances might be better than they are at this moment.
I don't think the Spurs are poised to make any more moves this year. With the team trying to gel with all the new players, it's hard to see them making any additional changes.this
I have been thinking that giving up a few assets for Calderon would be the right move... he can actually start and we can play TP off the ball like that...
At this rythm, we are not gong to get there
I am so disappointed in RJ.
Is it Pop's fault for not calling the right plays? Is it Tony's fault for not involving RJ more in the offense? Is it RJ's fault for not being aggressive and asking for the ball?
It's a combination of all these things. But if the Spurs can't get RJ actively involved on a consistent basis then we're screwed.
he shouldn't suit up, he should BEARD OUT!he's gonna suit up
It's a problem many foresaw. The thing is, we hoped having HOF coaching and veteran leadership would be enough to make the clock tick.
Thus far, no such luck - but it can't be solely blamed on the RJ.
We're woefully inconsistent on both ends. We allow too many easy buckets due to faulty decision making, without generating nearly enough of our own easy scores.
And, our team D's overall peak performance may be average at best.
The Spurs, so accurately described before as "chameleons", just aren't that anymore, and I think that's where the problem lies. We haven't decided to give up on being a top 5 defensive team even though we don't have the personnel.
BTW, when did Pop say "too many pathetic games from too many people". I'd like to see that interview.
Since I'm not seeing any post game vids from Spursdot.com right now, is it safe to say, nobody from the Spurs media outlet travels with the Spurs that could actually provide these post game interview feeds for us?
You can draw up all the X's and O's you want, but if players don't put the ball in the basket, you're not going to win many ball games.
I don't know what you tell a team to get them to hit their damn shots...but Pop needs to figure it out quick. We get way too many open looks to go through 2-4 minute scoring droughts.
Here is the pathetic comment by Pop in that article.
See link for full article.
http://www.nba.com/games/20091215/SA...t2hp0020900356
With the loss, Popovich still needs two more wins to become the 16th coach in NBA history to win 700 regular-season games.
"We had too many pathetic games from too many people," he said afterward. "We can't do that against a good team."
because he is manu
he can do no wrong
BS, enough people have ragged on Manu as well. One cannot deny TP's play in France has hindered his ability to come into the season fresh and ready to play.
TP is young and he looks like an old man out there with his lack of energy and D. We know TP can play great but thus far he has been a dud when we really needed him as have Manu, RJ and many Spur players. But, it's not only TP or Manu's fault. The team is just not playing anywhere near their capabilities.
The team needed TP, Manu and RJ to step up last night. All 3 played below their capabilities.
RJ is the major issue. Then Parker is the second worse. Manu is the third worst key player.
I think we need to trade for a pass first PG who can unlock the potential of RJ, a perimeter defender and a more athletic centre who share some defensive abilities of TD. This may be done via giving up Mcdyess, Bonner, RMJ, Manu. If these players are traded, then the consequential issue is SPURS players are too used to 3pt plays.
Id Even Be Happy Seeing Haislip Out There.... He May Just Come with ENergy, and play with a sense of urgency...... Hairston, blair, Haislip, Hill....... That is 4 guys Who Give alot of energy and will play hard every night....
Time for TP to go. He is done and is bringing this team down. He can't play defense and his offense is pathetic.
To me, Parker's offensive struggles, ball-hogging and dumb-ass turnovers have had the most negative impact on team performance. While Duncan is still the hub, Parker is the PG, head of the snake, and chief playcaller. His play and decisions have direct impacts on newcomers like RJ. After that, I would say RJ's underwhelming integration, Manu looking merely ordinary and the complete erosion of team defense as next biggest factors.
Last edited by SenorSpur; 12-16-2009 at 11:44 AM.
bad, bad game, but i'm unimpressed with Pop's inability to acclimate everyone offesnively so far this year. it's taking him a while to find a way to mesh all the talent he has. not surprising considering he's never ahd close to as much of it.
i still think this team can be successful, and win a 'chip, but if the Spurs were willing to go all out this summer with their spending, Ariza should have been the guy they chose. Jefferson has to really, really, adapt his game to be a 4th option where as it would have been a natural fit for Ariza.
Giving up 67 pts in a half is nit typical SPurs basketball.
Our defense looked actually worse than the Suns', you can't go any lower than that.
It that's not a wake up call for Pop and his team, then there is no hope
As explosive a scorer as RJ has been in his day, he's not been known as much of a defender. Ariza certainly would've been an interesting option because he's an all-around-type of player - at a uva lot less salary.
well when the white Steve Nash, Goran Dragic sweeps the floor with manu, parker and hill, pathetic is too nice a word.
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