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If the "F.O" (meaning Popovich) can't bring a trophy in this year after all that spending maybe it's time for Holt to instead assess who's going to be making those plans. (goodbye Pop).
Mason isn't the only player on the team that has made puzzling statements this season. Maybe the players on the team have sensed what we now know about the team long before we did. All I know is, I don't get the Mason bashing. It's not like he's out there every night sucking up the court like RJ. he hasn't been playing enough for me to hate on him.
I'm actually past the point of hating on anyone on the team. It doesn't seem worth the effort to place blame. Either the team as a whole is functioning, or it isn't. It can't be just one player's fault. They are just disappointing this season, and I hope the FO at least has a definite plan in place as to where they want to go from here.
If the "F.O" (meaning Popovich) can't bring a trophy in this year after all that spending maybe it's time for Holt to instead assess who's going to be making those plans. (goodbye Pop).
Exactly what I was thinking right after reading this.
Pop's coaching isn't effective, that's the fundamental problem. Mason deserves better, I hope he finds a more supportive and flexible work situation.
Mason deserves to be traded for whining. The only thing on this mind is his next contract and how much $$$ we will make.
Well normally I'd agree with you, but knowing the intracacies of how Popovich has handled his minutes and role all year, I'd have to say he's justified in his anger.
Mason's problems as well as many Spur players could be solved with a little consistant coaching that embraces what works and dumps the stuff that doesn't.
Mason's problems could be solved with consistent minutes. His scoring and shooting are very good the three, count 'em, THREE times he's gotten some burn. While he's no lockdown defender, his defense is so much better than that of Bogans, Jefferson or Finley it's downright baffling that he hasn't been playing. The fact that Finley was the opening day starter is pretty much all we need to know about how this situation was going to develop.
It's funny, he was already on the market so Mason having his agent speak out to the press in some ways doesn't change much. It might piss off Pop and RC, but on the other hand, with Mason's agent making phone calls to try and make a trade, he could actually be helping the Spurs get a deal done. In other words, they're on the same page, and if Pop gets his feathers ruffled than boo hoo.
I don't think there's too much to get upset about here. Mason was clearly not in the longterm plans and was going to get moved. The fact that he voiced his opinion was probably something to save his ego, which most likely has been whittled away after probably thinking he did everything they asked him to do, hit some big game winners last year, and then had to play behind the ghost of Michael Finley the guy who isn't better than 38 year old Bruce Bowen.
If what Mason did can be considered whining by Spurs fans, that's a pretty good sign that they've been drama-free for an extended period of time.
And Keith Bogans. And George Hill. And Pop's cousin Vinny. And...
I wonder if some fans do not realize how often it is that the agent is the one who facilitates a player's trade. Mason was already on the trading block. Now his agent says that he wants to get traded and that he is working to make it happen. People get their panties in a wad and act all offended when they did not even want him on the team anymore-- like a boyfriend who is planning to dump his girl and gets pissed when she dumps him first.
Wow, we actually agree on something. I'll be looking out for those flying pigs......
playing behind Finley and Bogans, quite a frustrating insult
Thank you
I don't like losing Mason, but the way Pop has been handling minutes, we've practically lost him anyway. I hope he finds a situation that works out better for him.
Monroe is stealing from Sequ.
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