Coasting or broken?

[Brazil]

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Enough is enough.

[bklynspursfan]

combination of both. and frankly, I'm totally fine with it happening now. (assuming things turn around of course) It'd be cool to see them get it going during the RRT and really hit their stride after the all star break. Obviously we won't go on a 27 game winning streak like Miami did, but I mean you saw how they flipped the switch last year. Pop is still tinkering with stuff it's fairly obvious (like playing with the starting lineup, rotations, etc..) People see it as wtf is wrong with Pop, but it really seems like he's trying to see what will work best when it matters most.

We saw our defense really sharp to start the season but our offense was bad. Lately, our offense has been much better but our defense has taken a hit. So it's not out of the question to think we get it going on both ends later in the season once we figure out which personnel works best in what situations. The season has always been a marathon not a sprint, and this year is no different.

It's easy to get frustrated and go crazy after each loss analyzing every bad move or questionable decision Pop makes, but his vision is a little different than most of ours. I do hope that soon he rests Parker for several games soon. I think he is clearly fatigued from everything last year both physically & mentally probably.

[DJB]

It's January 3rd.

[ManuTastic]

I know we turned into a volume-shooting, average-defense team years ago, but it looks like the defense has become crappy, not even average. Probably starting Green instead of Beli would help, but Danny is shooting so poorly now it's painful. And I don't know where Parker's head is right now. Good to see decent Manu instead of tired Manu this year.

[mingus]

Defensively, primarily on the perimeter, the intensity isn't where it was last year, and it's everyone. Feet aren't moving as quickly and hands aren't as disruptive. Guys aren't getting out to three-point shooters fast enough and they're letting players get into the paint at will.

Offensively Tony is trying to force things too much. Hes gone away from his mid-range game (which was stellar last year) instead trying to force his way to the basket when it's not there. Kawhi isn't hitting his threes at a high enough rate and Duncan's shot is inconsistent at best.

Defensively I think the guys are coasting, but offensively I think guys are out of sorts right now.

[spurs10]

It's hard to say this time of year if they are giving it their all. I'm sure they are pacing themselves. I'm concerned that Manu is taking on too much of responsibility with bringing the aggressiveness. Last thing we need is him getting worn out. I expect some kind of injury at some point. Hopefully something minor that will give him rest. Games like last night will happen when a team with big stars have lost three in a row. They do have some pride I expect.

[Hoops Czar]

It's January 3rd.

Tommorow's January 4th.

[dbreiden83080]

Spurs fans way too used to winning..

[r0drig0lac]

since the game against the pacers anyone could realize what is broken, this team even with slightly better squad than last season, is not even close to what it was last year, especially defensively

[heyheymymy]

coasting, you can tell by the body language and the hot start at the beginning of the season.

[SpurSwag]

The starting line up just needs more energy. They come out like zombies most nights and it really hurts us, our bench is definitely championship worthy and should the starters round into 2012-2013 form, we'll be fine

[.G.]

Barring significant injuries, I'm confident they'll be fine come Spring. Obviously you never want to see your key players injured, but if there's ever a time for injuries, you'd prefer they happen early in the season.

Several here have noted their lackadaisical demeanor through the first 3 qtrs of games, and on grander scheme, this may end up being the case throughout the remainder of the season. But early on, you have to be encouraged by what you've seen thus far from Belinelli, Mills and ESPECIALLY Boris.

I also agree that at times they do look disinterested, but they'll slowly wake up. Lots of basketball left to be played. And if there's one thing Pop is doing right this season, it's managing minutes and not running these s into the ground.

To me, these s are still mourning--mainly TD21 & TP9--which I feel may partly explain their nonchalant demeanor early on. They desperately need to get back to the Finals, because honestly, I feel it's now or never for the big 3.

[Skull-1]

I guess it's time to retire this troll. Just too much ty posts and brings nothing to the board.

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Enough is enough.

Ouch. I didn't realize he got banned banned.

[itzsoweezee]

The Marco starting rotation does not make sense.

[TheGoldStandard]

Marco is the only guy playing with passion, energy and a chip on his shoulder. His defense isnt great but he actually cares and shows it. Think pop realizes they need that in the starting lineup.

Green is vastly overrated

[Mikeanaro]

Marco is the only guy playing with passion, energy and a chip on his shoulder. His defense isnt great but he actually cares and shows it. Think pop realizes they need that in the starting lineup.

Green is vastly overrated

I guess most times the best players are the starters, following that principle Marco should be the starter, not the big lipped dork.

[Spurs da champs]

Bent, I'm not willing to say broken yet, & I'm defiantly not gonna say fake wisdom "coasting" BS. Simple adjustments can really right the ship, moving Splitter to bench, starting Diaw, & getting Kawhi the ball more, specifically in the post. He's too good, to be just a system piece.

[Godbama]

Personally I don't think you get to say you're "coasting" unless you're the defending champions, and even then it gets scrutinized as at least 50% bull . People are already questioning the Miami Heat's defense and LeBron's output, even the defending champions barely get away with the "coasting" label, there's no way anyone else can use it even a slight bit.
We don't get to talk about "coasting" when we haven't won a championship since 2007. I don't mean that to be defeatist or emo or ungrateful for the awesome time I've had as a Spurs fan even enjoying the thrill and the ride of last year despite how it ended or mean to be gloomy about our chances this early on or unrealistically expecting things. I'm just sayin'. Saying you're coasting for the post-season seems flimsy even when the defending champions say it, let alone any other team.

[RD2191]

Bama dropping truth nukes.

[ElNono]

Personally I don't think you get to say you're "coasting" unless you're the defending champions, and even then it gets scrutinized as at least 50% bull . People are already questioning the Miami Heat's defense and LeBron's output, even the defending champions barely get away with the "coasting" label, there's no way anyone else can use it even a slight bit.
We don't get to talk about "coasting" when we haven't won a championship since 2007. I don't mean that to be defeatist or emo or ungrateful for the awesome time I've had as a Spurs fan even enjoying the thrill and the ride of last year despite how it ended or mean to be gloomy about our chances this early on or unrealistically expecting things. I'm just sayin'. Saying you're coasting for the post-season seems flimsy even when the defending champions say it, let alone any other team.

Call it whatever you want... coasting, big-picture, resting, etc etc etc... this team has done it plenty of times, and it's something the coach even implicitly advocates by resting players no matter who they're playing (the defending champs last season, no less).
Don't particularly think they're any less "hungry" because of it, I just think it's a byproduct of having your top players with many miles and that have traveled the long road before. Ultimately, Pop has said it doesn't guarantees anything, they just think it's the most sensible course of action given their experience.

[TheGoldStandard]

Call it whatever you want... coasting, big-picture, resting, etc etc etc... this team has done it plenty of times, and it's something the coach even implicitly advocates by resting players no matter who they're playing (the defending champs last season, no less).
Don't particularly think they're any less "hungry" because of it, I just think it's a byproduct of having your top players with many miles and that have traveled the long road before. Ultimately, Pop has said it doesn't guarantees anything, they just think it's the most sensible course of action given their experience.

The trouble is they havent been resting players this season at all, well not as much as they have been in the past even after back to backs. It's as if Pop knows they need all those minutes for something or he cares about winning these meaningless regular season games.

Someone needs to step up on this team or trade for someone who will.

[JR3]

I picked coasting but it doesn't mean that we don't have weak areas that could be addressed with a trade. It just means we could play a lot better with our current roster and these guys know how to do it and are just not that into it yet.

[Horse]

Pop has publicly stated he will experiment at the cost of a few regular season wins. Do you know how hard it is to get up for any regular season game when you were 28 sec away from a championship? Remember last year they were horrible the last like 10 games then what happened?

[ElNono]

The trouble is they havent been resting players this season at all, well not as much as they have been in the past even after back to backs. It's as if Pop knows they need all those minutes for something or he cares about winning these meaningless regular season games.

Someone needs to step up on this team or trade for someone who will.

I think full blown rest have a lot to do with how the players are feeling... dinged up, etc... minutes are being constantly monitored though. TP specifically is playing about 2-3 less mpg than last season, the lowest since his rookie season.

[Bruno]

The poll should be HOYA or BAMA.