Pop is the problem

[silverblk mystix]

"Tiago, what the is wrong with you? Do you think I want a 10 point lead in the 4th qtr of a playoff game on the road?
Sit your ass down and watch how it is done!

[Brunodf]

"Tiago, what the is wrong with you? Do you think I want a 10 point lead in the 4th qtr of a playoff game on the road?
Sit your ass down and watch how it is done!

8/10

[therealtruth]

Pop has no philosophy. Making shots is not a philosophy. Defense first is a philosophy.

[apalisoc_9]

Pop is not the problem, but his coaching is a head scratcher. I though going with Neal was the perfect bait to have Barnes take as many shots as he did today, but Bonner over Splitter is a bad decision from him IMO.

Tiago started of the 4th quarter really good only to be benched. terrible decision IMO.


jermaine, what's your PSN buddy? Add me up, let's play next weekend.

[apalisoc_9]

Pop is not the problem, but his coaching is a head scratcher. I though going with Neal was the perfect bait to have Barnes take as many shots as he did today, but Bonner over Splitter is a bad decision from him IMO.

Tiago started of the 4th quarter really good only to be benched. terrible decision IMO.


jermaine, what's your PSN buddy? Add me up, let's play next weekend.

[SA210]

"Tiago, what the is wrong with you? Do you think I want a 10 point lead in the 4th qtr of a playoff game on the road?
Sit your ass down and watch how it is done!

This, tbh

[jermaine]

Pop is not the problem, but his coaching is a head scratcher. I though going with Neal was the perfect bait to have Barnes take as many shots as he did today, but Bonner over Splitter is a bad decision from him IMO.

Tiago started of the 4th quarter really good only to be benched. terrible decision IMO.


jermaine, what's your PSN buddy? Add me up, let's play next weekend.

Im sorry but idk what PSN means.

[Slippy]

Pop was the problem today. He's just too stubborn and panics too much. Pop tries to control the game too much and doesn't let his players control it too much. Stupid rotations to try to counter whatever Marc Jackson does is re ed. He needs to just trust Splitter right now, it's his only option.

Yah when Pop pulled Tiago my first thought was he panicking. Then i saw Neal come in, Tim player 15mins straight. Tim looked tired in the last 5mins and OT. Almost all his shots were short at the rim.

Pop deserves a lot credit for setting up this loss. Spurs were rolling when he made an adjustment in response to a GS sub that never eventuated. Played into GS favour. Even Pop's morst ardent fans have to agree with this.

[TJastal]

"Tiago, what the is wrong with you? Do you think I want a 10 point lead in the 4th qtr of a playoff game on the road?
Sit your ass down and watch how it is done!

I don't care if you score 100 points! You must always rotate and help Gary and make sure he looks good. Bonny too! If Timmy can do it all these years so can you. Now sit your ass down!

[jermaine]

Pop does the same thing all the time. Tim an Tiago help build a lead then Pip goes to Diaw for awhile. Then he tries to play small with Leonard at pf. The whole time I be saying why ho away fron Tim an Tiago. In a game we're getting out rebounded he rather go with Bonner than Blair. Staying with Leonard for defense I can understand. But short Neal who's not hitting , I can't understand.

[elbamba]

I had to agree with this thread.

As bad as Spurs played in that game, this loss is on Pop. For few years, I've found his choices highly questionable. I could name events like overplaying Bonner, putting Hill in the doghouse, Bogans...

Right now, Splitter is playing too little and Neal way too much. Neal shouldn't play and his minutes should go to Joseph or De Colo.

I have to agree. The Spurs win that game last night if Pop takes Neal out in the 4th when Jack was hitting pull up jumper one after another on Neal's pathetic defense. Neal scored one layup and gave up 8 points. It made no sense to have him out there. I can't think that a single Spurs fan or basketball person thought it was the right move to make. Why Pop sticks with someone who is a proven liability on defense in a game where the Spurs seemed to only care about defense is beyond me.

[jermaine]

I would love to see Jack shoot pull up jumpers over McGrady! If you went with Manu, Green, McGrady, Leonard, an Tiago. We wouldn't have those rotation problems. An that lineup would give Tony an Tim rest.

[silverblk mystix]

I don't care if you score 100 points! You must always rotate and help Gary and make sure he looks good. Bonny too! If Timmy can do it all these years so can you. Now sit your ass down!

"Don't let that talk of a big contract go to your head, son - look at Matty - his pay will always be above yours as long as I am here!"

[biskvito]

KGB Pop wants to keep Splitter low on confidence so he won't get paid much. The only explanation for him playing 19min and getting yanked exactly when he was getting his rhythm.

[Blake]

If the Spurs make free throws and point blank shots, this thread is quiet today.

head coach is the most overrated, over criticized position in the NBA, especially in this forum.

lol at the Pop haters doing what they do.

[silverblk mystix]

If the Spurs make free throws and point blank shots, this thread is quiet today.

head coach is the most overrated, over criticized position in the NBA, especially in this forum.

lol at the Pop haters doing what they do.

How shocking that a Popsucker would run in here in defense of Pop. Even when it is obvious that Pop ed the team - a Popsucker will refuse to see.


lol indeed

[jermaine]

If the Spurs make free throws and point blank shots, this thread is quiet today.

head coach is the most overrated, over criticized position in the NBA, especially in this forum.

lol at the Pop haters doing what they do.

When Andrew Bouget missed those 2 fts an Parker was running to foul him to lut Bouget on the line. What did Mark Jackson do!?! Called a timeout an took his ass out. We call that a smart decision. Pop keep sticking with the same mofos missing shot, fts, an getting beat on defense. That means he's not making smart decisions.

[SpurSpurSpurs]

I don't care who he calls from the bench to play. What I care about is that he ing PULLS OUT someone who begins to get hot. If someone hits a pair or more shots, he then suddenly throws that guy back to the bench.

[silverblk mystix]

I don't care who he calls from the bench to play. What I care about is that he ing PULLS OUT someone who begins to get hot. If someone hits a pair or more shots, he then suddenly throws that guy back to the bench.

"My system is more important than a player who is hot. My system and doing things the right way is more important than winning. My system is more important than winning championships!"

[jermaine]

Which makes him the problem!

[Blake]

When Andrew Bouget missed those 2 fts an Parker was running to foul him to lut Bouget on the line. What did Mark Jackson do!?! Called a timeout an took his ass out. We call that a smart decision. Pop keep sticking with the same mofos missing shot, fts, an getting beat on defense. That means he's not making smart decisions.

Duncan Leonard and Parker were the ones missing free throws and shots, so by your reasoning, they should be taken out.

Great strategy, coach.

[Blake]

"My system is more important than a player who is hot. My system and doing things the right way is more important than winning. My system is more important than winning championships!"

hearsay

[jermaine]

Blake is Pop your daddy? I mean, your sucking the out his ! Boget was big for his team, but his coach knew when to pull his ass for the better of the team. Tim should've been on the dam bench in overtime. His legs was gone.

[superbigtime]

No .

[Blake]

Blake is Pop your daddy? I mean, your sucking the out his !

I'm just making fun of you. You pretending to be smart when you couldn't be dumber is funny.

Boget was big for his team, but his coach knew when to pull his ass for the better of the team. Tim should've been on the dam bench in overtime. His legs was gone.

You would have benched Duncan in OT?

Roflmao.