PTR-How Beli will affect the Spurs rotation

[therealtruth]

You mean game 2 when Bonner played 27 minutes and Randolph missed 12 of his 18 shots in 45 minutes. The only reason why that game was in doubt was because of that ridiculous flagrant foul that forced OT.

I think it was game 3 or 4.

[superbigtime]

It doesnt matter if Pop benches Duncan to allow some Alien to grab a key rebound

your posts mesmerize me. yum

[cd021]

I think it was game 3 or 4.

I'm pretty sure you meant game 2. Bonner played the most minutes of the playoffs in that game. Randolph had his best game of his horrible series ,15 points, 6-18 FG, 3-8 FT. They rallied from 15 down in the second half (which is pretty common place in the post season for that to happen)

Game 3 we won in OT by 9, game 4 was Parker's 37 point game.

[cd021]

i'd imagine Kawhi will be playing alot with the second unit this season as well. Allowing him to be more aggressive with out Parker or Duncan on the floor.

[G-Dawgg]

If the addition of Belinelli opens up more playing time for Patty Mills, then I understand why the Spurs just let Neal go. Because Patty is pretty much the same type of instant offense shooter that Neal is..

[wildbill2u]

Belinelli had marginally worse shooting stats than Neal. He comes with a couple of inches moreheight---and a higher price tag than Neal. The crucial deal will be can he play better defense. Unfortunately, highlight films seldom focus on the defense of a player. We know this guy can catch and shoot and he definitely has a better handle on layups than Green, but his value will all come down to his defense in my opinion.

[therealtruth]

Belinelli had marginally worse shooting stats than Neal. He comes with a couple of inches moreheight---and a higher price tag than Neal. The crucial deal will be can he play better defense. Unfortunately, highlight films seldom focus on the defense of a player. We know this guy can catch and shoot and he definitely has a better handle on layups than Green, but his value will all come down to his defense in my opinion.

If he can defend a player with one shoe on he's a much better defender. That Neal defensive mistake may have singlehandedly turned the tide in that game. Someone who doesn't make as many defensive mistakes as Neal instantly improves the defense.

[cd021]

If he can defend a player with one shoe on he's a much better defender. That Neal defensive mistake may have singlehandedly turned the tide in that game. Someone who doesn't make as many defensive mistakes as Neal instantly improves the defense.

I've never seen a player help off the dribble so much. Every time an opposing player drives any where near him he collapses leaving his man wide open. Good luck Milwaukee.

On a positive note for us. Beli played a fairly big role on the Bulls ( 26 mpg) and they had the 8th best defense in the NBA. Its doesn't mean he is a great defender or a above average defender but mean that he could be an decent team defender.