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We can't play smallball against the Lakers. There small forward is taller or as tall as our center.
So far in Mahinmi's NBA career, he has played 44 minutes and has 36 points, 14 rebounds and 5 blocks. He's made 12-of-18 shots from the field and 12-of-13 free throws.
We can't play smallball against the Lakers. There small forward is taller or as tall as our center.
Yeah, I knew his numbers were good, but it is a small sample size. But every time he has gotten actual NBA minutes he has produced. I have long had the opinion of Ian that he is one of those players that plays better against good compe ion. He gets bored easily at the DL level.
yeah...
ian > Rasho and Nazr...
WTF?
Dude will probably go to another team and frickin almost average a double double while the Spurs are still ing around with Matt Bonner...
Where does Mcdice come into this conversation? He gets limited minutes and really doesn't produce .
Tim Duncan
Ian Mapopcanblowme
Tony Parker
Manu Ginobili
Richard Jefferson.
This should be your minute takers...
Bogans on the floor = zero offense and he is no threat which affects the others... His defense is overrated..quit mowing his lawn or whatever you're doing..he sucks...
RM Jr, GH, DBlair and yes Matt Bonner should play...the rest of this team should be waived immediately.
That might stick.
I don't see Ratliff going anywhere though. He's too good as an veteran insurance shot-blocking big for the playoffs.
The Bonner/Finley trade remains the Spurs fan version of nirvana.
Based on this one performance against one of the better centers in the league, warrants some PT over the next few games; if only to continue showcasing him pre-trade deadline for the Bonner/Finley/Mahinmi for All-star X.
So far in Mahinmi's NBA career, he has played 44 minutes and has 36 points, 14 rebounds and 5 blocks. He's made 12-of-18 shots from the field and 12-of-13 free throws.
Whoa wait wtf whaaaaaaaaaa', legit?
The thing that was really impressive was not in the box score. Ian's size and jumping skill caused the Nets to alter several shots. I know Ratliff has that ability but I have not seen that type of effect on a game for as long as Ian was in the game since.... well you know who.
And 22 fouls?So far in Mahinmi's NBA career, he has played 44 minutes and has 36 points, 14 rebounds and 5 blocks. He's made 12-of-18 shots from the field and 12-of-13 free throws.
Ratliff was good in 1982
dude, he got jobbed on those calls tonight...And 22 fouls?
Here's the thing about the players in front of him..
None of those guys are good enough that we can say that we can't sit them for 10-15 minutes to give Ian a chance..
Is anybody actually going to argue that this team depends on McDyess, Blair or Bonner so much that the team would be lost without them and with Ian on the floor?..
It's worth a shot without a doubt IMO..if he can ball, good for the Spurs, if he doesn't, get those other guys back in and we'll know where the team stands in the frontcourt..
We aren't winning games because of McDyess, Blair or Bonner right now..
So far in Mahinmi's NBA career, he has played 44 minutes and has 36 points, 14 rebounds and 5 blocks. He's made 12-of-18 shots from the field and 12-of-13 free throws.
Where's a Borat Wowaweewa smiley when you need it? I guess I'll settle for... but the command for this one should really be :tlong....
He also played extended minutes with 5 fouls. Guess he started earning some NBA ref respect. Hope they pass it on to their other zebra friends.
Jesus Christ Pop,So far in Mahinmi's NBA career, he has played 44 minutes and has 36 points, 14 rebounds and 5 blocks. He's made 12-of-18 shots from the field and 12-of-13 free throws.
give the Kid some minutes..
While I think this is likely a showcase game, maybe Mahinmi just had a few impressive practices of late and Pop had a "What the , it's the Nets" moment.
Definitely a pleasant surprise... wonder if anything is about to happen in the next few days.
Him and Mike Finley both.
And yet, Ratliff does provide a needed skill set.
ummm...can I start a new topic? I can't figure out which topic I should post in...Initial Reaction....Unleash Ian or the Game thread?
Somewhat off-topic, but for those wondering about the rotation against the Lakers, my guess is (assuming Gasol plays, which I am) we will in fact see small ball. McDyess will likely get the first crack at Odom, struggle guarding him off the dribble and that will likely give way to Pop playing Jefferson on Odom, particularly down the stretch. This will also allow Pop to go with Bogans on Bryant with the game in the balance (assuming it's close).
Kobe will go for 50 on Bogans.
When Spurs faced Toronto in early November, Parker and Duncan were injured and some members of Spurs' staff told Ian that he would be activated for the game. During the shoot around, RC wished him good luck but just before the game Pop told him that there have been a miscommunication within Spurs' staff and that Hairston would be the one activated.
It was damn nice to see Ian bouncing back after that event and after having spent two months in a suit behind the bench.
Last edited by Bruno; 01-10-2010 at 11:16 PM.
I did like how TP was actively looking toward Ian's direction off backscreen and as he was rolling to the hoop. He didn't really connect with him on several attempts, but it was nice to see just the same.
Ian will not see the Lakers because Pop will not want to put that much on the guy with just one game back.
With the manner in which Dice sucked balls against the Mavs, how nice would've have been had Pop decided to make this surprise change during that game. This is not to say the Ian would've duplicated the showing, but having an active big, who is quick, and good around the rim, would've been a nice change of pace.
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