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Isn't that somewhat demoralizing to have your coach say taht about you?
Maybe Pop and Splitter have some sort of beef going on
what other years are you referring to?
Isn't that somewhat demoralizing to have your coach say taht about you?
Maybe Pop and Splitter have some sort of beef going on
2006 obviously.
you said two or three.
How did he screw up in 06?
Yes, two or three means two OR three. 2006 and 2007 would have been two. See who started at center for the 63 regular season wins, see who started at center for the 2007 le and then look at the minutes those three healthy centers logged for the 2006 playoff run.
Pop had better check his minutes chart, because he can definitely squeeze in another 10 for Splitter, especially since most of Tim's points seem to be coming on uncontested 18fters from the top.
Tim and Dice could play together just fine because Tim worked the post and Dice nailed 15-20fters all day. Now Tim should take the Dice role and nail the jumpers while Splitter does the heavy-lifting in the post. Why can't Pop see this?
He's no less skilled than say, Scola. I see a lot of the same footwork and junk in his game - as Sean Elliott likes to say. Of course, Scola is a tad bit more advanced simply because he's been playing at the highest level for a longer period of time. However, I wouldn't trade Splitter for Scola.
Pop's definition of "skilled" big man is a guy who shoots threes a la Bonner. Tim is very unskilled.
I don't consider being labeled a "blue collar" player an insult. Blue collar, imo, is a compliment. That said, the blue collar Brazilian needs more pt asap.
Pop needs a sabbatical.
Pop is a stubborn, flop-eared old mule. I cannot believe the he says or the decisions he makes. They make no sense to no one -not even him.
As I said in another thread, despite this career night production from Splitter, Pop will probably revert him back to his standard 20 min per game status. Damn fool!
Pop's got a big head and thinks he'd bigger than the game. He can't see past his own damn nose.
Trade Pop, Blair, and RJ for another big, plz.
Dang, SS, save some of that tension for March.
The quote was edited in the article. Look at the link. Either Pop or someone with the Spurs got to Buck and had him remove everything between "workhorse" and "but he plays the game the right way." I guess he didn't want Splitter to read that he's not skilled and have the fans who actually watch the games lose their minds. If Pop actually said it, Buck and the SA Express News are all gigantic pussies for taking the quote out. It's a joke how much the media there bends over for this ego-maniac who has never, ever, gotten over himself.
Guys should be tweeting it to Tiago to ask what he thinks of it.
Those words were removed because of this thread
Pop and RC's failure, to address the front line, has come back to haunt them in a big way. Just speculating, but Pop's reason for not starting Splitter, is the turd tower combo left on the bench. The guessing is that Pop will lose whatever Blair can provide if he benches him, and Bonner is, well, Bonner. Maybe Pop trusts that Splitter can handle coming off the bench better than Blair. BTW, I do not agree with this reasoning, just trying to figure WTF Pops thinking.
pop = fail
the year he tried adjusting to play small against small lineups = we didnt win , we went away from our big lineups that was working for us that got us 4 rings, playin small didnt win us ....if he wants a good example, look at how many teams after our last run has won a championship with big frontline lineups...
yet he continues with the small ball rotation bull , those teams that play smallball dont even play in the playoffs, yet he continues with this in the playoffs...
So you don't have a third in mind, per se. That's why I asked.
Instead of me doing an assignment, I'd rather you just get to the point.
Wow Pop.....he's taking this trolling to an all-time level right now. He's got to be ing blind if he can't see that Splitter has been playing lights out the past couple games. In order for this team to succeed, he needs to control his boner for Bonner and play Splitter more NOW.
Let's be honest with ourselves here. Pop is just a damn liar. He holds grudges and gets more and more stubborn the more he is questioned on what he does, same with what he did to Bruce, just lied about everything. If anyone doubts his stupid ass he will continue to do what he's doing. He knows damn well he won two championships with two 7 footers in the paint at the same damn time, and we clogged the lane and it was OUR advantage. People had to match up to US.
This asshole knows this, he's doing this on purpose, he's a damn liar.
Unless Pop's trying to motivate Splitter through the media, what's the purpose of this statement?“He’s a big-time pro,” Popovich said. “He’s a workhorse, and a really fun basketball player to watch. He’s not gifted with a lot of skills, but he plays the game the right way.”
Sounds like Pop is bored and should move on.
2006 definitely
You might be onto something. He thinks Tiago will do what Manu did for the team and come off the bench.
Blair if he's too much of a pussy to play off the bench.
It's time to start your best players. Simple as that.
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