Tiago Splitter's Flip Shots

[MannyIsGod]

The problem with Tiago is purely offensive but the problem is so glaring that it makes him hard to get minutes. I don't see a reason to pair him with the starters at all because he'd bog down the offense so an incredible degree. Even Blair, who has no jumper and is much smaller, is far more effective at getting buckets than Tiago.

I mean really think about it. What does Splitter provide on the offensive end that another big doesn't? Dice and Bonner space much better. Blair is a much better interior finisher (so is Dice - Bonner at the moment isn't any worse). Dice and Blair can run the pick and roll but so can Duncan. Blair can be a beast on the offensive glass. What reason is there to pair him with the starters?

I'm fairly sure its mostly mental. He's just trying too damn hard. I wish the guy would just settle into being a role player because he's never going to be NBA MVP no matter how many times he won that in Europe. I can't make up my mind if he simply thinks he's much better than he is or if he just wants to show the team he doesn't suck. In any event, neither mindset is good for what we need out of him.

The hype has gotten to Splitter in one way or another and thats bad. I just want a solid big who can board and play some good interior D. Splitter has shown flashes of that and has shown flashes of being a good pick and roll player. Thats all he needs to do.

[TiMMeH*faN*frOmNY]

The problem with Tiago is purely offensive but the problem is so glaring that it makes him hard to get minutes. I don't see a reason to pair him with the starters at all because he'd bog down the offense so an incredible degree. Even Blair, who has no jumper and is much smaller, is far more effective at getting buckets than Tiago.

I mean really think about it. What does Splitter provide on the offensive end that another big doesn't? Dice and Bonner space much better. Blair is a much better interior finisher (so is Dice - Bonner at the moment isn't any worse). Dice and Blair can run the pick and roll but so can Duncan. Blair can be a beast on the offensive glass. What reason is there to pair him with the starters?

I'm fairly sure its mostly mental. He's just trying too damn hard. I wish the guy would just settle into being a role player because he's never going to be NBA MVP no matter how many times he won that in Europe. I can't make up my mind if he simply thinks he's much better than he is or if he just wants to show the team he doesn't suck. In any event, neither mindset is good for what we need out of him.

The hype has gotten to Splitter in one way or another and thats bad. I just want a solid big who can board and play some good interior D. Splitter has shown flashes of that and has shown flashes of being a good pick and roll player. Thats all he needs to do.

EXACTLY. You guys remember when pop was asked about tiago last year and he said he won't be a 20-10 guy and u won't see him feeding tiago in the post often. NOW YOU SEE WHY LOL. The man needs to stick to running the pick n roll and playing defense. THATS IT

[024]

it's going to be something splitter needs to work on during the off season. otherwise, he won't be getting any one on one touches.

[DMC]

Tiago needs to learn the Pau Gasol move, where he catches the ball over his head, doesn't bring it down, just either dunks it or sets it in. That's very very effective because it keeps the guards off the ball and almost guarantees 2 points.

[DMC]

, back in my twenties I played basketball 3X a week 3-4 hours a night practically non-stop (since my teams usually won to hold the court).

Yeah, but you guys weren't facing elite squads. You were playing pick up games. Half those ers cherry pick and never make it past half court.

You probably aren't 7' tall or that heavy either.

Apples meet oranges.

[PDXSpursFan]

dude passed on at least two dunks to do the flip bs...both either got blocked or missed badly. You can def. Tell he's thinking too much out there.

+1

[mathbzh]

(undecided) As of now, it is too soft. But if he starts going hard to the rim it may become crafty to have this shot in his repertoire.

[angelbelow]

No doubt.. its soft. I hate that shot as much as the next Spurs fan - but I think Ive noticed a trend. He tends to resort to those types of flip/quick/rushed shots at the beginning of games. He tends to look more composed and comfortable as the game progresses. Let's hope him being acclimated and receiving consistent minutes will lead him to shed this habit of throwing those flip shots.