No D Leaguer is going to magically stick in the rotation of a 46-9 team that's rolling. I think you keep Novak because of his shooting and experience in the league. We know that Bonner will play well at times now but shrivel like a raisin at the first sign of May playoff basketball, so I'd keep Novak to see if he can at least get to the point by season's end where he can spell Bonner in a playoff game once Bonner goes into turtle mode and hopefully Novak has enough huevos to actually knock down a few playoff threes in his limited minutes.
We are going to need and sign at least 2 and possibly 3 players for the stretch run.... I think having Novak is great insurance...someone you can feel confident in, that he will make a 3 or at least stretch the defense...now we can look for another big and or a shooter like Jerrels..and be 15 deep for the playoffs.
You do realize that in the playoffs we'll likely run a 9 man rotation (Parker, Hill, Ginobili, Jefferson, Neal, Duncan, McDyess, Blair and Bonner). Everyone else will be there for injury protection and/or garbage time. Anderson and Tiago likely sit.
...unless of course, the Spurs land a veteran player of size (a la Troy Murphy), who could possibly be used to squeeze out some playoff minutes versus an opponent with size (i.e. Fakers, Celtics).
Yes, it's an overdiscussed topic, but the Spurs distinct size disadvantage IS still a concern, as we move toward the playoffs.
I'll have to agree with you, as fun as the season has been.
Thing is, I think the Spurs regular season record this season might be clouding allot of the goggles. Little do we forget how much we tease the mavs at being the regular season champs. Cavs had the best record last season but that did not automatically mean they were a championship team.
Spurs are one of the most talented teams in the league no doubt, but there are still some very large holes(weaknesses) that they will have to overcome.
What strikes me the most about the Spur's weak areas that they have are very vital for playoff success such as size, and defence. At least thats how league history shows it.
I'm still not sure if the Spurs will have enough to overcome these major weaknesses but I am hopeful.
Last edited by Chomag; 02-13-2011 at 08:09 PM.
Novak will be a crowd favorite. Everyone wants to see if the dude will hit his shot. He's an incredible 3 pt shooter but he can't play defense a lick. Maybe Pop can send him to summer camp like he sent Jefferson and Novak can learn a few tricks.
Same here. Yet, it's a topic of concern and one worth discussing. Unfortunately, I have the memories of that s acking by the Suns etched in my mind. There no way the Spurs have improved or plugged holes enough to mitigate the defensive woes that were exposed in the playoffs. The record has masked a lot and it will be fools gold, should the Spurs falter along the way, without so much as a trip to the Finals.
The major problems with last years Spurs was their lack of footspeed and the shooters being too 1 dimensional. They definitely have some pep in their step so far this season and the guard play isn't one dimensional anymore.
Neal is so much better than RMJ in all aspects of the game. I still feel a bit sick when thinking about RMJ and Bogans getting significant minutes last season.
http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursna...-work-remains/...Novak completed the 10th day of his 10-day contract with Thursday’s game in Chicago. The Spurs could opt to sign him to a second 10-day contract, but are likely to wait until after the break to decide whether to do so.
“I’m not sure how they’re going to handle it,” said Novak, who has appeared in five games with the Spurs. “Just have to wait and see.”
JMcDonald_SAEN Jeff McDonald
Big, breaking post-All Star news: The Spurs have opted to sign Steve Novak to a second 10-day contract. Melo who? #spurs
Meh..
It'll be his last with the Spurs.
Just means they don't feel Anderson in back in good enough shape yet.
A glimpse into the future...............
JMcDonald_SAEN Jeff McDonald
Big, breaking news 11 days from now: The Spurs have opted not to re-sign Steve Novak to a remainder of the year contract.
btw is there any news on Tiago? Is this guy going to be able to go Wednesday?
This is what I want to know. Does it need its own thread?
Likely.
I don't typically look through the Steve Novak thread for info on Tiago Splitter.
I'm actually surprised that he's been resigned.
Woot Woot! Stevie Novak to the rescue!
Meh. He's cheap and can be a warm body for the next 10 days, after which he vanishes and the Spurs can start targeting guys getting bought out after the trade deadline.
Choo-choo for Neal
Woot Woot! for Novak
Anderson is still in Austin and Splitter is day to day. Having an extra body like Novak is a welcomed addition.
Having 13 players under contract at the trade deadline will also allow Spurs to do a 2 for 1 if there is an opportunity.
Novak can at least play as well as Brent Barry in his final 2 or 3 seasons with the Spurs. All Brent did was stand around on the perimiter and pass the ball to another teammate if he wasn't wide open to take the shot.
Brent Barry was much better at passing the ball and way better at local commercials.
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