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The Spurs went with Splitter over Mahimni. Mahimni might seem the better option right now, but Splitter will turn out to be a better player imo.
Yeah, there are all of six players who are currently doing that in the NBA, if you round up.
The Spurs went with Splitter over Mahimni. Mahimni might seem the better option right now, but Splitter will turn out to be a better player imo.
no one cares about francisco elson 2.0
As usual, people bagging on him aren't actually watching. Haywood is being paid a ton of money, which is why it's shocking that Mahinmi gets any minutes at all. That he's passed him in the rotation is huge.
Comparing Ian to Dejuan is an insult to Dejuan. Dejuan isn't a china doll and has already put up damn good numbers in the NBA. Ian's history has been "he can be" over and over and over again.
Dude's not even on the Spurs anymore and we're still seeing posts about him showing potential. Let me know when he realizes that potential because I've read this for years already.
As usual people supporting Ian are all about potential. His stats this season are right in line with his career stats.
That was from way downtown, and it was nothing but net.
People have a tendency to look at body type and equate that to potential. There are no sliders in the NBA where you can change a player's abilities. He is what he is.
I like him, brings energy and hustle.
Might sound like nothing but Haywood has set the bar extrememly low.
That's exactly what this post is about.. He's starting to realize some of that potential.
I never said anything about his potential. I live in Dallas and watch the games. He's worked his way past Haywood, and he's contributing to wins. And I guess you just conveniently missed his efficiency rating when you were poring over his stats (as well as the fact that he's now appeared in more NBA games as a Maverick than as a Spur). I'm perfectly happy with the lineup the Spurs have, but anyone that says Mahinmi can't play are paying about as much attention as they always have.
Not this again.
Every team has it's coulda, shoulda, woulda types.
I don't get why most of the posters are excessive in one way or the other when it comes to Mahinmi.
On the one hand, Ian is having a quite good season considering how little he has played these past 4 years. It's encouraging that he go praises from his coach and some playing time with a contender. He is still young and have some qualities. He certainly isn't the scrub some people said he were and he could turn into a good NBA player down the road.
On the other hand, Ian is nowhere near the level to say that Spurs have made a mistake by letting him go. He has had some good stints but there is a huge gap between that and being good at every game. Trashing Spurs' choice to let him go is based on nothing.
I personally really like Ian and I wish him the best as long as he doesn't hurt Spurs. With the Splitter signing, Spurs have added a quality young center but I'm still damn puzzled with Spurs giving Bonner $11M with his poor playoffs record.
Mahimni getting more playing time, passing up Haywood on the Mavs depth chart. I personally believe Splitter is a better player, but just going by playing time, some can argue that Mahimni is the better player.
+1. Thats ship should of sailed a long time ago tbh.
No. He's not. He's had a couple of good games in the past. This post is the same the forum gets anytime Ian scores over 10 points. I don't care if you all want to go "I Told You So" once Ian actually does something but at least ing wait till he does that.
Dude has 2 games in the past 15 where he plays over 20. If thats in the rotation I'd hate to see what it means to be out of the rotation.
I disagree, he's starting to supplant a proven career NBA starter (Haywood) at the center position. HE IS doing better. I'm not saying "I told you so to anybody". To be honest, I was never a Mahinmi homer. In fact I hated him while he was here because I wanted him to be so much better but he just plain sucked... I'm just giving my props where they are due, and acknowledging that Mahinimi is starting to play better.
If having a good game or two is all it takes to supplant someone then he basically supplanted Tim Duncan years ago.
He's had 2 DNP in his last 5 games. Thats far from a firm grasp on a rotation spot. At least let the guy put up 15 minutes for 10 straight games before anything else.
Sure dude.. whatever you want.
I think someone hit the bullseye.
Oh, and Ian will never be a 15/10 guy. The requires staying on the floor probably 35 minutes without ac ulating 6 fouls.
That's the point right there. I watch my share of the Mavs games too. And when given playing time, Ian isn't stinking it up at all. In fact, he's being a factor. Providing good energy, rebounding, defense and hustle. He's earning more time, at the expense of a player (Haywood), who has a longer, more illustrious resume than he has. And Ian has done it by continuing to work hard in practice and in games. As a result he has earned the coaches favor and trust. That's the sole point of this original post.
Personally, Spurs should have pad Ian a small fee and retain him. Splitter and Ian could have been a decent future. Bonner, ha! Looks like the Mavs will be shopping Haywood before the deadline. He is obviously in the doghouse and doesn't get along with Carlisle well enough to stay. If he does stay I'd be surprised but I don't know how much he makes or his contract.
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