Ian Mahinimi good enough to get PT in the playoffs with DAL, but not with SA

**objective** · 06-12-2011

The 'pro-Ian' discussions were never about Ian, they were about Pop.

They were about Pop refusing to give a big man a chance when the other candidates were clearly not cutting it. Not even a chance. All he had to to was give Ian a stretch of games off the bench . . . he refused. If Pop was coaching Dallas, Ian would have never played after Haywood got hurt, it would be Peja or some other underperformer going small.

But the raucus anti-Ian crowd were too far up Bonner and Pop's arse to realize that.

And the Pop did it again.

Tiago Splitter wasn't a Ian. Ian was just a starter on an unremarkable French league team, then benched on a French euroleague team, then a d-league all-star. Nothing big.

But Splitter was a damn ACB CHAMPION and MVP.

And still Pop treated him almost as bad as he treated Ian. He couldn't play Tiago because it "wouldn't be fair to the team.", even though the Spurs bigs next to Duncan proved time and again they weren't good enough. Even when Splitter performed well when Duncan was hurt, he still got Ian'd. Splitter got Ian'd and only after the Spurs were down and already halfway through their losing series did Pop deign to give a rusty Splitter too little too late.

Ian Mahinmi playing a role and playing it well enough for a role player on a le winning team isn't about Ian, it's about Pop.

**TJastal** · 06-12-2011

Too bad Mahinmi's 5 fouls cost the mavs the game. Such a shame...

**lefty** · 06-12-2011

Pop

**Ginobilly** · 06-12-2011

I think everybody owes me an apology! I called this a long time ago with Mahinmi, Scola, and Splitter.

**Ginobilly** · 06-12-2011

Originally Posted by _JaG

Mahinmi has looked horrible.

Eat Mahinimi spurstalk haters!

at anybody who said Mahinimi<<<<Bonner

Ian Mahinimi 2011 NBA champ!

**Darthkiller** · 06-12-2011

lmao mahinmi hitting buzzerbeaters in clincher

**ChumpDumper** · 06-12-2011

lol MahinmiTalk

**ElNono** · 06-12-2011

He even got to play some meaningful minutes out there... Congrats Ian

**Ginobilly** · 06-12-2011

Originally Posted by ElNono

He even got to play some meaningful minutes out there... Congrats Ian

True. You could talk all the all you want about how "terrible" Mahinimi is, but tonight he silenced all his critics by providing meaningful plays for the Mavs. Him and Barea really impressed me a lot this year. And the FACT of the matter is RC and POP were wrong about him, just like how the nets were wrong about Stephen Jackson.

**rmt** · 06-12-2011

Originally Posted by objective

The 'pro-Ian' discussions were never about Ian, they were about Pop.

They were about Pop refusing to give a big man a chance when the other candidates were clearly not cutting it. Not even a chance. All he had to to was give Ian a stretch of games off the bench . . . he refused. If Pop was coaching Dallas, Ian would have never played after Haywood got hurt, it would be Peja or some other underperformer going small.

But the raucus anti-Ian crowd were too far up Bonner and Pop's arse to realize that.

And the Pop did it again.

Tiago Splitter wasn't a Ian. Ian was just a starter on an unremarkable French league team, then benched on a French euroleague team, then a d-league all-star. Nothing big.

But Splitter was a damn ACB CHAMPION and MVP.

And still Pop treated him almost as bad as he treated Ian. He couldn't play Tiago because it "wouldn't be fair to the team.", even though the Spurs bigs next to Duncan proved time and again they weren't good enough. Even when Splitter performed well when Duncan was hurt, he still got Ian'd. Splitter got Ian'd and only after the Spurs were down and already halfway through their losing series did Pop deign to give a rusty Splitter too little too late.

Ian Mahinmi playing a role and playing it well enough for a role player on a le winning team isn't about Ian, it's about Pop.

Bingo. Props to Carlyle for staying big with Ian instead of resorting to small ball as Pop would have. Great offensive rebound and buzzer-beater. Congrats to Dirk, Kidd and the rest of the Mavs.

**ChumpDumper** · 06-12-2011

Nothing really changed. The criticisms are the same.

**ChumpDumper** · 06-12-2011

Thanks for admitting it's all about hating Pop though.

**Sigz** · 06-12-2011

Pop doesn't give a .

He's currently sippin' wine and receiving a reach around from that white boy.

**tlongII** · 06-12-2011

Originally Posted by ChumpDumper

Thanks for admitting it's all about hating Pop though.

Is Popovich your uncle or something? Jesus.

**ChumpDumper** · 06-12-2011

Originally Posted by tlongII

Is Popovich your uncle or something? Jesus.

Nope. He could be fired for all I care.

Thanks for asking.

**jjktkk** · 06-13-2011

Originally Posted by Ginobilly

True. You could talk all the all you want about how "terrible" Mahinimi is, but tonight he silenced all his critics by providing meaningful plays for the Mavs.

Really? Just stop, seriously.

Originally Posted by Ginobilly

Him and Barea really impressed me a lot this year. And the FACT of the matter is RC and POP were wrong about him, just like how the nets were wrong about Stephen Jackson.

Your not looking at the big picture. Mahmini was let go because there would of been no pt for him. The Spurs already have two, young, bigs in Blair in Splitter. Throw in Bonner and Dyess and tell me where would Mahimni have fit in? I don't hate Mahimni and I'm glad he got a ring.

**lefty** · 06-13-2011

Originally Posted by jjktkk

Really? Just stop, seriously.

Your not looking at the big picture. Mahmini was let go because there would of been no pt for him. The Spurs already have two, young, bigs in Blair in Splitter. Throw in Bonner and Dyess and tell me where would Mahimni have fit in? I don't hate Mahimni and I'm glad he got a ring.

Bonner?

**TJastal** · 06-13-2011

After tonight's performance, Mahinmi may find himself promoted to backup (after injury prone Haywood is traded), esp now that Carlisle knows he can count on Cardinal to provide spot minutes in case of foul trouble.

Congrats to Ian. In 11 minutes made a killer fadeaway on the elbow, plus some nice hustle plays and putback. Dude has shown a nice offensive arsenal of moves in his nba career, has nice touch out to 20 feet, shoots free throws well and has a developing post-game. Future looks brighter every day for this kid.

**jjktkk** · 06-13-2011

Originally Posted by Ginobilly

True. You could talk all the all you want about how "terrible" Mahinimi is, but tonight he silenced all his critics by providing meaningful plays for the Mavs. Him and Barea really impressed me a lot this year. And the FACT of the matter is RC and POP were wrong about him, just like how the nets were wrong about Stephen Jackson.

Originally Posted by lefty

Bonner?

Unfortunately yes.