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It means, "my system is more important than individual ability."
This is the simulator crew's philosophy. A coach who's actually played at a high level would know better.
Can somebody please explain to me what Pop is trying to say by this? I really don't understand how that's an appropriate answer for not giving Tiago any playing time.
It means, "my system is more important than individual ability."
This is the simulator crew's philosophy. A coach who's actually played at a high level would know better.
He said this because Tiago missed training camp whereas others didn't and put in the hard work. So Tiago playing would not be fair to those that were there since day one. It's a stubborn idiotic philosophy considering the cir stances.Can somebody please explain to me what Pop is trying to say by this? I really don't understand how that's an appropriate answer for not giving Tiago any playing time.
This team played hard all year. They deserve a long off-season for rest.
When did Pop say that? If someone actually asked him about Tiago and Pop actually said that, then the owner should fire him on the spot or the players should just stage a mutiny.
That "dance with the ones that you brung" mentality is corny sports movie bull . A real coach is ruthless and just plays his best players, period. By not doing so, you are doing a disservice to the players by depriving them of a chance to win. Players respect a coach less if he isn't actually HELPING them win instead of being a nice guy to the veterans. Seriously, ask the San Francisco Giants if they thought Bruce Bochy was being "fair to the team." He literally played whoever was hot every day and they won the le.
If this is a real Pop response to a Tiago question(I seriously doubt he would say anything that re ed), then wow. Losing isn't fair to them either.
He said it earlier in the season. The point was, Tiago doesn't know the "system," therefore, playing would hurt the team. Obviously, Popovich values "corporate knowledge" more than ability.
“He’s used to playing a lot of minutes and being a big part of what’s going on,” Popovich said. “That’s not happening for him right now, and I’m not in a position to give him 30 minutes to get him going. That’s not fair to him or to the whole group.”
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And that was back in December........
in wow man, if we had just started getting him regular PT and worked into the rotation back then imagine how much better we'd be.
I think it says Pop doesn't think Tiago has the defensive system down yet.
It's starting to look like "Mr. Potential" is relegated again to waiting to hit his peak.
I agree, but to say that either Bonner or Blair can defend this front court even having "the defensive system down" is just being in denial.
Spurs' Defensive System:
Lol It seems like it sometimesSpurs' Defensive System:
not only that, but because it's a philosophy that is bull . he's played danny green and Novak a bunch of times since they've been here.
Solid D, what is your take on that excuse from Pop? What is your opinion on whether or not Tiago deserves minutes?
I have never seen that in the context given.
And why did Pop let a rookie who had never played pro ball start next to David Robinson, and then actually give him enough time on the floor to become rookie of the year?
Why did he put Parker on the floor as a teenager? And then pull him late in games?
I want to see Splitter as much as anyone. Especially early guarding Gasol. I dont think Pop trusts him. As the other poster stated quite correctly imo, you put the best TEAM on the floor and try to win in the playoffs.
Well, I gave my brief opinion earlier in this thread:
At this point, Pop needs to try something different to see if he can get a lead to work with. Tiago makes sense because of his size. I don't want to see Tiago closing out games because I have always thought he was a huge underachiever and lacks the compe ive fire to do whatever it takes to win. This goes back to watching him lots and lots of times over the years.
What makes you think he lacks the compe ive fire to win? He never plays!
Thanks. I saw you give your take on what you thought Pop meant by his comment, but not your take on the matter.
He said it's from watching him play overseas numerous times.
I don't agree with it entirely, but I haven't watched nearly as much as Solid probably.
Yeah its not fair for the team, becasue they alwasy have to make up for Bonners ty defesne. It puts more pressure on the rotations and double teams, it's easy to defend when you put man on man and don't have to double. Are we the only team that doubles Marc Gasol??? Just don't get it.
Corporate knowledge = knowing when to call a timeout
Corporate knowledge = getting off a shot at the end of a game instead of dribbling into a double team
They may be laying down like es to the 8th seed, but at least they'll lay down with Pop's principles still intact. 4 rings baby!
Honestly overseas is no where near as compe ive as the NBA. And every-time he's been on the floor he's been hustling so I still don't see where he lacks that 'edge'?
I know you're just hypothesizing, but if this is actually his thought process, then he needs to be shot. This is not about a defensive system. This is about being able to single cover the post without getting destroyed. Splitter is the only big outside of Duncan who has any chance of playing adequate straight up defense on Gasol. His presence in tandem with Duncan would allow Duncan to slide over and cover Randolph. That would allow the Spurs to stay at home on the Grizzlies extremely limited perimeter players.
I have no confidence in Splitter getting a chance in game four. But I'm hoping that, since Pop basically went away from Blair in the second half and went to a three big rotation, he'll come to his senses and insert Splitter into the rotation.
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