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I think it's pretty close tbh. Splitter can guard 4's and 5's also and you can pretty much ignore Chandler on D unless he catches it right at the rim.
Probably still just go with TC.
anyone who said splitter should automatically be pinked.
Why? He is 10 millions cheaper, better on O, much faster, can guard the PnR.
Chandler period.
Shot altering rebounding team player. The Knicks lose Chandler and they become ordinary.
I do love the way Tiago is slowly adding to his game though. Steady improvement except at the FT line which is massive improvement.
Spurs are winning at like a 90% clip with Duncan, Splitter and Leonard on the front line. Not sure how so many of you automatically knee-jerk for Chandler.
This newest batch of greys seems to have shared the spray paint can with TDMVPDPOY one too many times.
On the Spurs team with our system and offense it's closer. With Tim being an elite big it makes Tiagos lack of shot blocking and rebound less noticable on this team. I think both players would contribute about equally on this team, but given an average team with a generic offense Chandler would do better than Tiago.
If we could straight up trade Splitter for Chandler now I wouldn't do it (chemistry, etc) but Chandler is still a better playing than Tiago at this stage.
Playoffs...
Chandler will not disappear.
In fact he is much more likely to dominate in important areas.
It's a testament to Splitter that I actually thought for a moment about this one. The stats posted earlier in this thread are also very interesting.
But you have to go for the the smart and athletic rebounding shotblocker with proven championship experience. Chandler for me.
This could change for me though depending on what happens this season and in the playoffs.
Pretty ing bold statement for a guy who's averaged 8 points and 7 rebounds in the playoffs over his career and has been out of the first round twice.
I seem to recall Splitter being the best Spurs player in the Grizzlies series, despite no time with the starting unit and no cohesion with anyone.
No way Dallas wins without him.
Knicks done without him.
I personally step away from the numbers with Chandler just like I do with Amare for the opposite reason.
I'm with you on both of those statments, and what he provides beyond the numbers has value. Some guys are pointing to his stats as though it's a joke to mention both of them in the same breath, when that's just not so.
Credit where it's due: he was beyond great for Dallas. Further, he was an emotional force and was a leader on a team of followers.
Reality check: It's the one and only time he's been a factor in the postseason, and his numbers weren't all that amazing.
As many have mentioned, it's pretty shocking that there's even a discussion about this. At this time last year Splitter was fighting for the backup power forward spot.
Totally agree with last sentence. Splitter is becoming enjoyable to watch. Many fewer palm prints on my forehead with Tiago around the rim from the first dozen times he started next to Tim. And now he looks comfy and aggressive w/out Tim... Amazing. Please no jinx...
Chandler is a big reason why the Knicks are having a good year and he destroyed the spurs in their two meetings getting easy uncontested dunks on ally oop passes. Where was Splitter in those two games against the knicks ? Splitter is barely a worthy starting center and I am not counting on him to come up big against the top teams in the playoffs, look for this guy to fold under the pressure.
Who scored 13 of 14 spurs 4th quarter points against NYK before being benched?
And here is the other extreme. When a guy is putting up a PER of over 20 as a starter, it's a little bit ridiculous to make statements like the bolded imo. Splitter's obviously not at David Robinson's level, but he's still a good player and according to the numbers it looks like he's the 4th most productive player on our team.
I think the hesitation is partially due to the understanding developing between Parker and Splitter. You just don't want to give a guy who is meshing for a new face, but... Start from scratch, Chandler.
BNSF with the bad takes
I pay no attention to PER, it is a nonsense stat as far as I'm concerned.
Whose troll is the op? This ing thread is hilarious!
How come no Kawhi Leonard vs Durant thread? Or 2010 Dejuan Blair vs 1993 Charles Barkley?
Garbage time points during a blowout.
Game blog: Splitter scored his first two points of the game on 2 free throws with 8:23 left in the 3rd.
Splitter has to get more involved offensively to prevent the Spurs from playing 4 on 5.
Wut? Spurs had the lead, when Splitter was benched NYK made a run and won the game
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