Belinelli to replace turnover machine in the Spurs

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

so it would get better against durant, matthews, batum, harden, crawford and so on

Backups not starter. Obviously you didn't get that. No he wouldn't guarding the forementioned players, that is why you sit him once those players come into the game. He is a bench player not a starter. All those guys except Crawford are starters.

Beli has guarded both the SG/SF position this year. And his assignment would be dependent on the matchup. Problem with the Mavs, they stick to a PG/SG tandum of Calderon/Ellis/Harris, all too quick for Beli to guard. And their backup SF is VC, who has abuse beli. Name one team that has a backup SF better than VC in this year's playoff. There isn't one.

I think Beli could hold his own against Marion (Marion is showing his age this series) at this point, but that would mean taking Kawhi outta of the starting lineup, which isn't happening ever.

[xmas1997]

Beli is probably not a good fit this series, but don't count him out. He will be able to help us big time in other series

This is probably closest to the truth of the matter, it's a bad mismatch for him.
I agree.
If they make it to play against lets say Portland, I think we'll see him go crazy, better match up.

[Budkin]

Beli played well against Portland in the regular season so I'm not giving up on him yet.

[Malik Hairston]

Belinelli playing more than 6-8 MPG is a bad matchup against any playoff team, tbh..

[Chinook]

It would be better than what Gary Neal provided, so in that sense...it's an upgrade.

Belinelli playing more than 6-8 MPG is a bad matchup against any playoff team, tbh..

He should get Neal's minutes from last playoffs and no more. If Pop keeps insisting on playing him at the expense of Green, then it's a downgrade. In the playoffs last year, Neal was able to take some backup PG minutes. Pop should try doing that with Beli if he wants to keep him in the rotation.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Even RJ wasn't this bad.

WTF are you talking about? While Bellinelli struggles playing the 3 against the likes of Vince Carter, RJ was making Sam Young look like an all star. Carter actually has talent.

Dallas is a bad matchup for Belli. He gets the assignment in that three guard lineup against the opposing team's 3 and Dallas has two quality SF. Vince Carter is perhaps the best backup 3 in the league. Who else is there? Harrison Barnes? Mike Miller? Dorrell Wright? Omar Cassippi?

[Raven]

Backups not starter. Obviously you didn't get that. No he wouldn't guarding the forementioned players, that is why you sit him once those players come into the game. He is a bench player not a starter. All those guys except Crawford are starters.

Beli has guarded both the SG/SF position this year. And his assignment would be dependent on the matchup. Problem with the Mavs, they stick to a PG/SG tandum of Calderon/Ellis/Harris, all too quick for Beli to guard. And their backup SF is VC, who has abuse beli. Name one team that has a backup SF better than VC in this year's playoff. There isn't one.

I think Beli could hold his own against Marion (Marion is showing his age this series) at this point, but that would mean taking Kawhi outta of the starting lineup, which isn't happening ever.

crawford is a bench player, anyway let's see what minutes bench wings get (SF+SG)... D.Wright in portland 10 minutes, T.Daniels 17minutes, T.Allen and M.Miller a combined 63m, Butler 27m, R. Jackson 38m. Now considering you also have to account for Manu, tell me who is Marco supposed to be guarding of them.. Mike Miller? D.Wright? Don't make me laugh, all of them would torch him on the perimeter and most have both size and athleticism advantage over him..

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

crawford is a bench player, anyway let's see what minutes bench wings get (SF+SG)... D.Wright in portland 10 minutes, T.Daniels 17minutes, T.Allen and M.Miller a combined 63m, Butler 27m, R. Jackson 38m. Now considering you also have to account for Manu, tell me who is Marco supposed to be guarding of them.. Mike Miller? D.Wright? Don't make me laugh, all of them would torch him on the perimeter and most have both size and athleticism advantage over him..

Wright and Miller wouldn't torch them. Actually ALL the players you mentioned, Beli has had done very well against this year. The only player on that list that may give Marco trouble is Butler, and he is obviously not the player he was 3 years ago. He can't post up like he use to and has been regulated to more of a spot up shooter.

The problem with VC is he can work the high post and out muscle Marco and hit the 15 ft fade jumper with consistency. None of the players mentioned above (except Butler) has shown the ability to do just that at a high level.

[Raven]

Wright and Miller wouldn't torch them. Actually ALL the players you mentioned, Beli has had done very well against this year. The only player on that list that may give Marco trouble is Butler, and he is obviously not the player he was 3 years ago. He can't post up like he use to and has been regulated to more of a spot up shooter.

The problem with VC is he can work the high post and out muscle Marco and hit the 15 ft fade jumper with consistency. None of the players mentioned above (except Butler) has shown the ability to do just that at a high level.

no offence, but you're being delusional, if he can't keep up with any of dallas pg/sg/sf, what makes you think he can keep up against better teams? Butler is perhaps the only player he can "guard".. How can you say Mike Miller won't torch belinelli when he is doing that against okc ?

[look_at_g_shred]

Dis Beliinelli looking like a girl on defense.

[ElNono]

[itsamanuthree]

Talk about ridiculous threads

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

no offence, but you're being delusional, if he can't keep up with any of dallas pg/sg/sf, what makes you think he can keep up against better teams? Butler is perhaps the only player he can "guard".. How can you say Mike Miller won't torch belinelli when he is doing that against okc ?

So am i still delusional. Dallas has the fastest tandem of guards in the league. Dorrell wright my ass. He is no vc and never will be. Before this playoff run is over I think you will realize the one who is delusional. Think befor you type next time.

[hater]

the OP is a grandmaster IMO

[ElNono]

He's baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack... thank you Terry Stotts

[Malik Hairston]

Manu is done in favor of the Ferrari!!!

[Floyd Pacquiao]

What was his + - tonight?

[Malik Hairston]

..

[hater]

good bump. Turnover machine is getting into finals form imo

[Raven]

4 TO and barely touching the ball
only player with negative +- despite statpadding it in garbage time
ferrari

[hater]

Bellis already been better than TOmachine in the last 7 playoff games.

Haterstradamus strikes again

[Manu20Ginobili]

Sure. Specially the last 2

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

..

Horrible thread. Serves hater right... Dude talked so much bout Manu in the offseason..

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

I'm sorry but Beli will never be as good as Manu. That said, Beli is an excellent bench player to have and an upgrade over Neal. At least Beli plays defense and doesn't allow wide open 3 pointers to the man he is guarding.

[Raven]

I'm sorry but Beli will never be as good as Manu. That said, Beli is an excellent bench player to have and an upgrade over Neal. At least Beli plays defense and doesn't allow wide open 3 pointers to the man he is guarding.

Who's troll is it tbh?