His defense sucked tonight. It's hit and miss with him, since he guarded Dirk pretty well the previous games. But the guy is a complete wasted talent on offense. You can't tell me neither Manu or Tony could create a good shot for this guy with the ugly shots they were chucking tonight?
I just hope that, being he's a vet, he takes it upon himself to play better and especially with more intensity. We all know he can do it.
His poor effort on the glass is what bothered me most. There was one instance where Timmy went to defend a Dirk shot attempt, Dice was underneath the rim and he allows Dampier to swoop in for the putback. I'd like it if the effort and intensity was at least there on the boards.
Agreed. I can understand if people are impatient (no doubt that I'm impatient on some level as well), but Dice's contributions will be better evaluated in March than in December or January. Who's to say if the fans can wait that long or if the coaching staff will allow him to get minutes at that point if he continues a downward spiral, but I think very solid contributions from Dice in 2010 are not only probable, they're inevitable.
Well, it better be before the trade deadline because we need to know if we can count on him come playoff time or if we need to go get a Plan B somewhere else.
There's no way we're getting anywhere inte playoffs with Dice playing anything like this.
Not to turn this into a "trade thread", but I just don't think the Spurs have the assets to bring a player whose benefit outweighs the cost of the losses.
I know everyone thinks Haywood or Camby are attainable "win-win" deals, but I just don't see either point.
Guess what I'm saying is...Spurs made a calculated risk to sign a 34yr old F/C to a three-year deal and they likely have to live with that for the next couple. As Spurs fans, we better pray it's just a slump and that he's "finding his way" or "saving up for the home-stretch".
We'll see.
I guess plan B is Splittler, but I'm still holding out hope that Dice turns it around.
Right now Tim's playing alone out there, and I'm actually counting the days until Bonner can play again.
Dice looks finished. K.Thomas all over again.
Spurs FO probably pulls a Scola on Splitter and end up giving 36 yr old Camby a two year deal.
I wouldnt hold my breath on splitter but i pray we dont get scola'd all over again
He will pick up his play. Dice is still good. But we won't win a ship with him. We need a legit big. You are one of the posters up here that really agree with me on this. Camby kaman or even haywood would complete this team. More 2nd chance oppurtunities less easy points at the basket and when they double duncan somebody to throw it down off a td pass. It would really expand us on both ends. More so on d cause we have offense.
A little from column a, a little from column b. I don't see how he'd be "done". Not after the way he played in the second half of last season and even more importantly, not with the type of game he plays. He's a mid-range jump shooter, rugged rebounder and tough defender, aka the prototypical role playing veteran big that ages well in the NBA. He hasn't relied on running and jumping since his salad days.
Part of the problem is that Pop is being beyond overly cautious with McDyess and not playing him enough. He's only averaging 20 mpg, but never plays more than 8-9 minutes at a time and when he plays that much at a time, then he sits for a long stretch, so he's never really allowed to get into any type of rhythm. Essentially, he's a bystander on offense, his rebounding is limited when he plays with glass cleaners like Duncan or Blair and his defense is inconsistent.
I hate to say it but Dice is no power and soft right now.
Spurs don't need finesse, they need man rebounds.
Im inclined to believe this.
The worst part is that he's going to be here another year.
With the Spurs leading by 1 the Mavs delivered 3 straight 3 pointers to really set the Spurs back on their heels. J Kidd hit one from the corner and then 2 treys at the top by JT and Dirk on successive possessions. Those 2 were right in front of Dice's loose D and they were a killer.
eh.... he needs to retire or be bought out.
Dice. I know he's a slow starter but jesus the spurs are trying to win now. We can't wait for him to show up later on in the season. Our two biggest offseason additions are bust. So sad. I guess we are the 04 Lakers but worse.
Well he is on the block. I would put him on the block. He can either get bought out after the trade and come back or retire.
Dice is done. Worst player who gets minutes on the team.
^^^ I'm starting to agree with this based on what I have seen. I still have a bit of hope though... getting hard to hang on that
And this guy is suppose to be hungry for a ring. Sheesh bring back KT. That guy wanted a ring too and he played for it.
Looks like this was a move that missed the mark.
Bonner > Dice, starting or off the bench. That says something.
I hope Dice breaks a leg, literally.
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