season hinges on Kawil Leonard. i'm not even sure if that's how you spell his name. basically, our season depends on some guy whose name i don't know how to spell.
didn't know how to spell Ginobili's name either.
in all seriousness, i think we can strut out a serviceable team.
C-Splitter
PF-Duncan
SF-Leonard
SG-Manu
PG-Parker
is actually a good starting lineup that i can see hoisting a trophy for 4th place.
I'm excited about seeing James Anderson, and Kawhi Leonard.
Could defintley see these both being top 10 players at there positions in a few years.
Wonder if the Spurs will use Mcdyess, and Blair to go after a big man, and go after a big man with the MLE.
I think they will definitely be going after a big. Dice, Blair,and the MLE all make sense.
Can the Spurs make a top 5 seed or the playoffs in general? I hope so and it's possible, thats all I ask for is a top 5 seed and HC in round one! Who knows what will happen, Spurs are older yes but they can make a playoff team sweat if they can play in full and avoid a hot team like Memphis in round one this year lol.
I wanna see how much left Manu has in the tank... His production is due to take a hit. Hopefully he has one more (short) season in him...
The Spurs need to make a move for a starting PF. If they manage that, they'll have a chance to win another *.
If there isn't a steep drop off from Tim/Manu & TP can maintain his pretty elite play AND Lenoard has a motor and can really defend/rebound there is no question in my mind that they will be better than last year. That still doesn't make them a contender, but they will have 2nd round potential if all that happens (big if).
I know Leonard doesn't have the all around "talent" of RJ, but as far as fit and need, he would make the whole better if he is legit.
Well, the Spurs should be too good not to reach the Playoffs and not good enough to do anything noteworthy there. But hey, that's what most people (myself included) were saying or thinking about Dallas last year.
Hopefully the Spurs will have a favorable schedule. 66 games means many b2b games and some teams will face easier opponents than others. Cannot wait to see the schedule ...
give Kawhi Leonard a spot in the starting lineup and at least 30mpg from the get go, need to build him as a main piece and even if at first he disappoint keep giving him the credit cause he's a special talent, a great complimentary and team player and has strong intangibles that utter in a long run.
make RJ a six man player or amensty him...
ohh and i think we have a secret agreement with Jeremy Pargo and he will be our new backup PG!
Is he playing with any team right now? I was actually thinking of bumping the Jeremy Pargo thread as he's a player I'd like the Spurs to get.
PG: 9 Tony Parker - 14 Gary Neal - 5 Cory Joseph
SG: 20 Manu Ginobili - 14 Gary Neal - 25 James Anderson
SF: 2 Kawhi Leonard - 25 James Anderson
PF: 45 DeJuan Blair - 22 Tiago Splitter - 15 Matt Bonner
C: 21 Tim Duncan - 22 Tiago Splitter
With an amnesty cut of RJ24, that allows for some interesting possibilties. Going after a Tyson Chandler would be my first interest.
If Leonard is halfway decent, we all know he should get time over RJ...but of course that won't happen. Pop always finds a few ways per year to abandon common sense in exchange for tradition and so RJ will start and play despite any lackluster play.
And in that line, Tiago could be ready to really contribute...but might be behind Blair because, hey, it's Blair's third year!
I like the idea of a shortened season because 82 games is too long, and with a short season we might see something unexpected.
I totally agree with this.
The schedule, as in how many b2b's, will tell us a lot. Praying we land a PF with some talent!!!
Dont want to see Blair and Bonner on the court at the same time.
That's all for me. This duo could make me cancer last season.
[QUOTE=TheCerebral1;5482106]PG: 9 Tony Parker - 14 Gary Neal - 5 Cory Joseph
SG: 20 Manu Ginobili - 14 Gary Neal - 25 James Anderson
SF: 2 Kawhi Leonard - 25 James Anderson
PF: 45 DeJuan Blair - 22 Tiago Splitter - 15 Matt Bonner
C: 21 Tim Duncan - 22 Tiago Splitter
how come many people say that the spurs are too old. this lineup look young to me.
Average age of the team perhaps, but the two most important players (Manu and Tim) are too old. You need a superstar in his prime. And do not talk about Dirk - with his shooting ability age is not as important as for players like Tim and Manu.
Nonetheless I agree with others about team chemistry. Spurs will have this and profit from it in a season where training time is available even less.
When you have to grasp for "team chemistry" it's time to adjust your expectations, tbh...
I stated my expectations earlier which is nothing else than that the Spurs reach the playoffs - mothing more. Team chemistry might help them to get a better regular season record than the so called experts expect.
The Spurs have a decent roster.
The problem is, and has been, that Bonner will get the more minutes than any other big man on the team. Book it. No team can win like that. None.
Remember how delusional people were here last year? They actually thought Boner would be a 10 min (max) type player. Lol. You guys still underestimate the stupidity of Popovich.
Splitter starting alongside Duncan?Makes too much sense; it'll never happen.
People will say: "You can't start two non-scorers together" meaning Tiago/Leonard in for Bonner/RJ. I say that is pretty bogus and while that lineup does have it's downsides (obviously) I believe the overall effect will be the best shot at doing something even if it leads to less regular season wins.
Also, a decent amount is riding on Leonard. Obviously, no "true contender" is starting rookies and expecting much. But Spurs aren't contenders. We are looking for a little playoff run and quality basketball. Spurs gave up a key, proven rotational player for Leonard so there are some expectations. Since he (in theory) has equal or better upside to Hill and is at a position of need, it's not hard to expect this team to be better than last year (not reg season record wise, but overall impact). It will all depend on how good Leonard really is.
2nd round.
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