still hating RJ?

[TDMVPDPOY]

lol trade his ass now

[AFBlue]

He's peaking at the right time in two big ways...his comfort level with the system and players, and his increased effort/energy on the court.

Having said that, every team will tighten up their defense and make adjustments come playoff time. RJ still needs to prove he's got the ability to keep up his play despite the intense pressure and highest level of compe ion.

[duncan228]

With season almost up, few summer moves were perfect
Fran Blinebury
NBA.com

The misfits

Richard Jefferson: Coming off their first-round elimination by Dallas last spring, the Spurs were desperate to add athleticism and another big-time option to their offense. They spent the summer celebrating the addition of Jefferson and have spent most of the season regretting it. He's no longer running the floor and finishing fastbreaks off lob passes from Jason Kidd. His transition game doesn't mesh with Tony Parker, even when Parker has been healthy. Jefferson has had trouble finding his offense and was a virtual no-show on defense until the past month. Considering they're battling for the No. 7 and 8 spots in the West, that $15 million the Spurs will owe him for next season is feeling like an anchor.

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=149966

[dbestpro]

Is RJ really better because TP is not on the floor or is it because he is now playing SF almost exclusively?

[CGD]

Over the last few weeks has been up for games. He's been banging the boards hard and taking it to the hole with passion. Hopefully, come playoff time he'll hit his climax for the season and explode all over the compe ion.

Well done sir.

[murpjf88]

I never wanted the Spurs to invest in a high priced veteran who needs certain types of players on the floor to be successful. You take those players away and RJ disappears. He can't create his own shot and fails to consistently get to the rim. His perimeter jumpshot is MIA on most night and his defense is non-existent. Rj will never be that guy that takes his team to the next level. At this point, I'm more concerned about TD than I am RJ. RJ is what he is.

[angelbelow]

well see wha happens after tp comes back

[ace3g]

Luckily RJ has been deep into the playoffs and made it to the Finals with the Nets, so he at least knows what the pressure will be like.