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Parker going hero is why they lost. They stopped moving the ball to anyone but Tim and Tony. I get it that Tony has to penetrate and earn outside shots but how many trips in a row did that move fail?
The problem isn't just quickness and athleticism by itself. It's what they DO with those advantages. They close fast, they double team, they rough us up, they get steals and blocks and deflections.
Meanwhile we still try to drive into a lane that's filled with defenders. Teams have learned that Tony is less effective if they clog the lane because he will still try to drive into the teeth of their defense. That is his game and works against teams when we can spread the floor with our 3 Pt. shooters. But if our shooters are off or are timid about a quick catch and shoot, then we are in trouble.
Parker going hero is why they lost. They stopped moving the ball to anyone but Tim and Tony. I get it that Tony has to penetrate and earn outside shots but how many trips in a row did that move fail?
Maybe they turn it over 18 times cause the thunder can rape our players and never get called. How many reggie jackson, russell westbrook shoulder blocks turned into dunks?Funny how the Spurs had adequate intensity during the prior 19 game winning streak, but suddenly they lack it vs. OKC.
Makes you almost think Pop meant "athletic ability" when he said the Spurs lack "intensity."
Do you turn the ball over 18 times because you lack intensity or because you're getting bumrushed by quicker players.
That said, I think Pop has the right approach -- you can't tell your team they don't match up because that will kill their confidence.
You have to blame them for their own good (even if you don't believe it) to preserve their psyches.
I still think the Spurs can beat OKC, but I doubt they have ever lacked intensity, just the ability to execute when faced with that kind of opposition.
Adjustments are needed. And that's not just on the players, it's on the coach too. Fortunately, the Spurs have one of the best.
Plus Tim Duncan getting pushed from behind and he gets a technical.
i agree 100%. wow. It is like a different person that segment.
Actually, Skip had all the truth bombs in that segment.
Why is pop not getting called out for being a pussy and his team following suit?
Why is pop sitting Manu and ing around with lineups when the team is rolling and on the best rhythm of the entire season?
Why would anyone be surprised that Pop would choke first and his team would follow?
This is classic vintage choking Pop just in time for the playoffs.
All the Popsuckers that scoffed and tried to ridicule me when I said that Pop is still the biggest obstacle to the Spurs winning a le....what is the reasoning now?Where is the Coach of the year?Bonner still the first "big" off the bench...No sight of a TD/Tiago pairing....Blair...6'7'' starting center ...Being embarrassed by MIKE BROWN....MIKE IN' BROWN!McRoberts posterizing Bonner....Pop pulls Bonner...Pop puts Bonner right back in...GENIUS!No One on the Spurs with any desire...any fire...any balls...and Coach Pop didn't change anything...just kept the same rotation...the same everything....This is what the Playoffs have in store...and this is exactly what happened last season...Pop has had two seasons now with Splitter...and in two seasons...he has not been able to "find time" to try and integrate his only two players approaching 7 feet....this is the NBA where being tall is something that can't be taught...on top of that Splitter is not just some "serviceable' "blue collar" role player...he can actually be an asset by his mere presence on the court with his vision, passing, and basketball IQ...but head coach has pissed away two seasons....This seasons playoffs are just about here and head coach is right on cue to get embarrassed again....COTY....
Only ST can take one of the greatest coaches in league history, personally responsible for cultivating an environment of fundamental team play and milking years out of Duncan's aging legs, and being able to utilize countless role players for a system that has won the franchise 4 NBA les, 5 Western les, 11 Division les, 15 consecutive 50 win seasons, 17 consecutive playoff appearances, and what will be their third 60 win season - as of tomorrow night - and piss it all away on being butthurt because Pop didn't step on the Thunder's throats in a meaningless road game on the second night of a back to back, in which Duncan and Parker only suited up because they begged Pop to let them play, and because his Spurs aren't currently the two time defending champion.
I'd say that the fact that the Spurs are going into this year's playoffs as a No. 1 seed with their Big 3 combining for 104 years of age after 17 goddamn years of consistent excellence is miraculous, but it isn't; it's because Pop knows what the he's doing and sometimes a decision blows up in his face.
ST has no respect for pop. he did a cia move and didn't want to give any useful tape to the thunder.
Not to mention that he forced Scott Brooks' hand by playing Tim and Tony. If they sit, chances are that Brooks sits Westbrick and they beat us anyway. Then, Westbrick plays against Houston, and they win that game, too. That didn't happen.
I agree.
"They figured out my Gimmick Offense. Oh well, hope we don't face Thunder in the playoffs"
Pop didn't care because he knew Houston was going to beat OKC the next night.
Pop goes to the lack of effort, lack of "intensity" card every time the Thunder overrun the Spurs. He did it again Monday night. He's becoming a Johnny one note.Funny how the Spurs had adequate intensity during the prior 19 game winning streak, but suddenly they lack it vs. OKC.
Makes you almost think Pop meant "athletic ability" when he said the Spurs lack "intensity."
Do you turn the ball over 18 times because you lack intensity or because you're getting bumrushed by quicker players.
That said, I think Pop has the right approach -- you can't tell your team they don't match up because that will kill their confidence.
You have to blame them for their own good (even if you don't believe it) to preserve their psyches.
I still think the Spurs can beat OKC, but I doubt they have ever lacked intensity, just the ability to execute when faced with that kind of opposition.
Adjustments are needed. And that's not just on the players, it's on the coach too. Fortunately, the Spurs have one of the best.
Even Brooks makes adjustments -- Thabo on Tony in the 3rd game of '12 -- four straight wins after that.
Then Brooks took Thabo off Tony in the 3rd game this year -- blowout win after that. Brilliant? Probably not, but it seemed to give his team more confidence when things looked bleak and they desperately needed it (0-2 in both cases).
Brooks has a stacked deck against the Spurs due to matchups. Pop is at a disadvantage.
But that doesn't let Pop off the hook. He's the Coach of the Year. He's in a position to just sit on the sidelines and criticize "effort" or take clever shots at the other side's dishonesty.
Or Pop can put his well-deserved reputation on the line, roll the dice and try to change the dynamic. Whatever he does, now is the time.
Brooks has 2 of the top 5 in the NBA but the Spurs are better overall 1-8.
Has Pop given up?
This morning Skip Bayless (who has some Spurs inside sources) said Pop seemed resigned rather than defiant about the Spurs situation before Game 4.
His post-game presser seemed bitter. Like a post-series press conference, rather than post-game.
Come on Pop, at least go out with your boots on.
With a team full of cowards I guess it trickles down from the top. Old vets live on past glories with no much to motivate them to try harder.Has Pop given up?
This morning Skip Bayless (who has some Spurs inside sources) said Pop seemed resigned rather than defiant about the Spurs situation before Game 4.
His post-game presser seemed bitter. Like a post-series press conference, rather than post-game.
Come on Pop, at least go out with your boots on.
If he's scared, they're all scared.
Then they need to call it quits.
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