Although i wonder how this will affect splitteres minutes sinche pop will probably play Blair and Bonner first.
...I believe there was a poster who already showed that it's possible to start Splitter and still allow him to play with the second unit.
The issue is probably that Pop doesn't like either of them at the 4 which is a decision that many posters still disagree with.
You can respect the coach's accomplishments and credentials without blindly agreeing with everything he does.
Probably Blair will have his 1st rest of the season
Pop is a trend setter.
He starts trends.
Change is prolly just to rest Blair, but if Diaw can perform well, maybe it'll be a more common trend.
I hope not.
This just got a little more interesting. Diaw into the starting line up (whether or not permanent) will give the Spurs a new look. It won't be entirely new, but Diaw basically does most everything decently better (outside of overall rebounding probably when Blair is peaking) than Blair (defense, passing, handles, shooting...).
JMcDonald_SAEN Stat monitors show Boris Diaw starting for DeJuan Blair. Unofficial, but interesting if it sticks. Blair only Spur to start all 50 so far.
JMcDonald_SAEN Pop's pregame pow-wow included hint starting lineup might change, but no specifics. Doesn't always mean anything, but might tonight.
1% of me feels sorry for Blair because the Spurs have done so well with him as a starter ... both this year and last year.
But everything points to him being the weak link and that the Spurs will be a much better team with him coming off the bench. So the other 99% of me hopes this lineup change is permanent.
I don't get it. How does the Jazz Tribune (or whatever they're called) break the change before McDonald does?
Isn't he supposed the Spurs' beat writer?
Jazz call
DAMN ILP
No. Bonner and Splitter will still be the backups.
Really? Got Spurs call here.Jazz call
Yes, it's the International League Pass.
Jazz call.
Actually, this might be entertaining.
They just complimented James Anderson
Love that Diaw is starting in place of Blair. Hope it's permanent but probably just Blair's night off.
Go Spurs!!
Here come the Spurs!
Go Spurs GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Spurs ball Spuuuuuuuuurs ball!
Stan Kelly tribute
Well DNPCD to starter - a true rags to riches story.
As a member of the church of Diaw, I'll try not to get too excited, who knows, maybe Blair just ate too much chocolate and has an upset stomach.
But this is the starting 5 I've been hoping for. I actually think that this is a better option than Tiago starting.
It adds a great secondary playmaker to take defensive pressure off of Parker and it's a big upgrade defensively.
Spurs 118
Jazz 102
I saw that. The guy said he's shooting very wellThey just complimented James Anderson
Blair should be fine with Manu and Jackson in 2nd unit
I know. It's like they thought he was a regular rotation player or something.I saw that. The guy said he's shooting very well
why is it jazz call, its a home game for spurs
ilp...
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