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ginobili is obviously fatigued. good move by pop. if he kept ginobili in the lineup, manu would be completely out of gas by the playoffs. he played this much minutes in the 07-08 season and we all know how that turned out in the playoffs.
Ehh...3 more minutes this season compared to last year.
Last year wasn't the only year he came off the bench, he was moved permanently for a while back. Other than in 07-08, and this season, his minutes are pretty similar.
ginobili is obviously fatigued. good move by pop. if he kept ginobili in the lineup, manu would be completely out of gas by the playoffs. he played this much minutes in the 07-08 season and we all know how that turned out in the playoffs.
I'm kind of indifferent about this move. However I agree that Manu has looked somewhat fatigued. He's been forcing shots and seemingly been committing more turnovers than usual. In fact, one of the most frustrating elements about this team, aside from the inordinate amount of 3-balls they take, is their rash of turnovers that seem to rack up every game. This team is simply way too careless with the ball - and Manu is at the top of that list.
The tricky part about limiting a player like Manu's minutes is that if you limit them too much, it might not help with the confidence thing. A streaky scorer needs regular shot attempts to stay hot. If we want him to start and close the game, while limiting his minutes even more...implicitly he's either going to have to go large gaps without being in the game (as a player, this always ed with me if it happened. It's tough being constantly effective in shooting when you play in segmented streaks), or be subbed in and out constantly in 4 minute intervals of playing time or so. Play 4 mins, come out for a couple, go back in again but only for 4 or so again, etc etc on repeat. It's not an easy situation.
why fix it if it ain't broke...
Hill benefits from being with the starters. The second unit benefits from being with Manu. Other than perceptions, it's a win-win. I think it will work out great for them.
the Spurs ain't broke, Manu seems to be on his way there and that's what we're really discussing here...
Anybody think this lineup change extends beyond this one game?
I definitely do.
A change like this is pointless for one game.
If it were only a very short-term change, it would make tons of more sense for him to not play the game at all.
haters going to hate
8 minutes of play for Manu through first half. Looks like Pop is just pulling him back from now... giving him something of a break for a while, both physically and mentally.
Works for me. Pop needs to pull Manu back for a while if they want him 100% come March and April.
Obviously a great decision by Pop....get Manu a rest and make him hungry again
Hills ballin too!
I don't think it's a big deal considering they're playing the Wizards.
he is tired
Say what you will, but starting does give you extra confidence, and I thought that has been on display throughout this season. He also proved that he could handle the minutes.
Now you'll hear all the right things from Manu about the demotion, but I really think it's silly. If what they want is to start monitoring the minutes, they could do that while keeping him a starter.
he is bad last 5 games
bench has been makes sence
Yep both have been crap, George more so, but both haven't played anywhere near their potential this month.
Make Manu hungry. LOL
tbh, I didn't know Manu was banged up... it makes sense from that perspective, and I would expect him to be back in the starting lineup once he heals up...
At any rate, not a lot you can take away from this game as far as this change having an effect...
itz the wiz, lets see him back that up next game
I think the lineup change will be in effect to atleast the allstar break
if rj plays will without manu in the starting lineup why keep him there?
I don't see the point in having him come off the bench. It's the same thing whether he comes off the bench or not. If he's that bad off and tired maybe it would be the best to rest him for a few games.
if it was just for one game
and it was against the wizzards why not just not play manu
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