Church of Kyle Anderson

[Chinook]

The biggest trades of the last ten years were RJ to GS and Tiago to ATL.

I mean, Hill for Kawhi and Bowen & Co. for Jefferson seem like bigger trades to me. The Spurs don't make moves often and shouldn't be expected to do so this season, but they've done more than you've suggested.

[SAGirl]

Keeping the faith alive!

[DenialTwist]

Is it me or is he not all that slow anymore?

Maybe after he heard about Duncan joking to the media that he beat SloMo in a footrace at practice he decided to increase his speed on the court?

[ceperez]

Keeping the faith alive!

He's going to score with ease against smaller players (Neto) or non-atheletic players (Ingles).

Spurs are going to play much better opponents soon and I would like to see Pop try out different combos.

[SAGirl]

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursna...-the-hard-way/

Recent article on Anderson at spursnation:

Asked the question what is up with him?

Answer: he's still a work in progress.

Just trying to get better every day still,” said Anderson. “Sometimes Pop is going to throw me out there and sometimes he won’t. Just try to stay ready and keep working hard. I got a lot more room for improvement.”

The compe or in me wants to play 30 minutes a game, but that’s not how it goes. It’s a process. It’s frustrating, but you can only control what you can control. It’s not frustrating to a point where it’s getting me upset or anything like that, but of course you want to be out there playing, but that’s what you’re thinking.

“I never took it personal,” “That’s constructive criticism. I got to worry about when he’s not hard on me. That’s when I’ll start worrying, but as long as he’s hard on me, I can accept it. … I see the bigger picture. It’s not immediate gratification, it’s long-term gratification for sure, so I trust it.”

The advice Green says he shares with Anderson: “I just tell him to stick with it, stay positive. Regardless of what happens, just play your game. You’re going to come out anyway, so you might as well come out being aggressive playing your game.”

[ceperez]

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursna...-the-hard-way/

Recent article on Anderson at spursnation:

Asked the question what is up with him?

Answer: he's still a work in progress.

Pop like's players who aren't going to whittle under intense criticism. He's good, but he's nowhere near Tony Parker's ability. I guess that's the target in terms of ball handling and inside game skills.

Parker makes his living in the paint. Anderson does the same too, but just happens to be 6'8" tall.

[SAGirl]

Pop like's players who aren't going to whittle under intense criticism. He's good, but he's nowhere near Tony Parker's ability. I guess that's the target in terms of ball handling and inside game skills.

Parker makes his living in the paint. Anderson does the same too, but just happens to be 6'8" tall.

Yes, we'll see. His game depends a lot more on craftiness and skill. The athleticism of guys defending him could have made him back off early, but he hasn't lately. I think we are starting to see how crafty he can be bc of that midrange jump shot and floater he has. Once he gets in the middle of the paint he can just shoot over guys, specially that floater and the jump hook. He's definitely skilled.

[ceperez]

Yes, we'll see. His game depends a lot more on craftiness and skill. The athleticism of guys defending him could have made him back off early, but he hasn't lately. I think we are starting to see how crafty he can be bc of that midrange jump shot and floater he has. Once he gets in the middle of the paint he can just shoot over guys, specially that floater and the jump hook. He's definitely skilled.

His length and craftiness is all he's got going for him. He could likely dominate most players 6'6" and under.

What was promising was the lineup against the Nets. Pop inserted Anderson, Leonard, Bonner, Diaw and West. Who do you think was tasked to play PG?

[SAGirl]

His length and craftiness is all he's got going for him. He could likely dominate most players 6'6" and under.

What was promising was the lineup against the Nets. Pop inserted Anderson, Leonard, Bonner, Diaw and West. Who do you think was tasked to play PG?

I'll be honest ceperez, since you are the king of controversial takes. Pop has had Anderson at PG more than the Nets game. I even saw him try Anderson at PG for about 3 minutes against the Lakers, while the game was still in question bc D'Russ was lighting up Ray. I have seen Anderson as PG in garbage time more than I have seen Simmons. Anderson may give the ball to Simmons sometimes right after calling a set, and he may call plays for other guys, not himself, but the guy calling the plays and getting the ball down under pressure is Anderson. I have also seen Anderson guard PG and small guards in garbage time. Its probably an opportunity for him to practice defensive techniques to stay in front of quicker small guards anyways.

I don't know what to tell you about it. Anderson was not playing PG in the D'league or Summer League. It seemed the Spurs wanted him to develop as a forward. In a couple of years, if he builds enough strength and a reliable 3 ball he might even be a stretch forward (point 4 or whatever ppl call it), but right now he's strictly a perimeter player bc of his slight build.

Pop said early in the preseason that Anderson was going to play a variety of positions through the season. What that tells me is that he's still in the formative stages of his game, and Pop doesn't yet know how to use him very well, or how to get the best out of him. With Manu soon retiring, he has to figure out how to use this kid, particularly bc Manu is really the PG in the bench.

This is my own controversial take right here.... maybe Ray not playing as much, going to the D'league, and being dressed in street clothes is not even about Ray. It is garbage time, and you can't take much away from that, but Simmons/Anderson/Boban have all broken out for us in garbage time. That is really the time they have to work on their games, and Pop sees whatever he wants to see. After very good performances in garbage time Simmons/Boban have both been getting opportunities in real games. Anderson remains still a project. He may indeed ultimately be destined to be "PG" of sorts but at the SF spot. Anderson seems to me like he has a trait that may be developed that Manu has, and that is directing the offense with a pass. He's not the same player as Manu, but Manu creates more out of making a difficult pass to a cutter, or a diving/rolling big man, than he does from drive and dish nowadays. He's an interesting player for sure, and still a project, but I agree with you that Pop is giving him garbage time directing the offense to see how he does.

[ceperez]

I'll be honest ceperez, since you are the king of controversial takes. Pop has had Anderson at PG more than the Nets game. I even saw him try Anderson at PG for about 3 minutes against the Lakers, while the game was still in question bc D'Russ was lighting up Ray. I have seen Anderson as PG in garbage time more than I have seen Simmons. Anderson may give the ball to Simmons sometimes right after calling a set, and he may call plays for other guys, not himself, but the guy calling the plays and getting the ball down under pressure is Anderson. I have also seen Anderson guard PG and small guards in garbage time. Its probably an opportunity for him to practice defensive techniques to stay in front of quicker small guards anyways.

I don't know what to tell you about it. Anderson was not playing PG in the D'league or Summer League. It seemed the Spurs wanted him to develop as a forward. In a couple of years, if he builds enough strength and a reliable 3 ball he might even be a stretch forward (point 4 or whatever ppl call it), but right now he's strictly a perimeter player bc of his slight build.

Pop said early in the preseason that Anderson was going to play a variety of positions through the season. What that tells me is that he's still in the formative stages of his game, and Pop doesn't yet know how to use him very well, or how to get the best out of him. With Manu soon retiring, he has to figure out how to use this kid, particularly bc Manu is really the PG in the bench.

This is my own controversial take right here.... maybe Ray not playing as much, going to the D'league, and being dressed in street clothes is not even about Ray. It is garbage time, and you can't take much away from that, but Simmons/Anderson/Boban have all broken out for us in garbage time. That is really the time they have to work on their games, and Pop sees whatever he wants to see. After very good performances in garbage time Simmons/Boban have both been getting opportunities in real games. Anderson remains still a project. He may indeed ultimately be destined to be "PG" of sorts but at the SF spot. Anderson seems to me like he has a trait that may be developed that Manu has, and that is directing the offense with a pass. He's not the same player as Manu, but Manu creates more out of making a difficult pass to a cutter, or a diving/rolling big man, than he does from drive and dish nowadays. He's an interesting player for sure, and still a project, but I agree with you that Pop is giving him garbage time directing the offense to see how he does.

Where Anderson fits is still a mystery. I do however like to see Pop experiment with unorthodox lineups. Anderson at the point actually more than guarantees that there's a mismatch in size.

Well I do hope to see Pop play at least one game where he has the bench playing against the opponents starters. He's done that in the last couple of season with good effect. Hasn't happened yet because of all the blow outs, but compe ion is going to get tougher and I do expect Pop to just lose it and play the bench entirely.

[ceperez]

Great remark from HOF Manu Ginobili: http://www.poundingtherock.com/2016/...on-translation

Even Kyle Anderson, whose game I love, has helped us a lot. He's very versatile, a 6'9" guy who can handle the ball and is a good passer.

[Nathan89]

His shot inside the 3pt line just keeps falling open and when guarded. Pretty impressive. Still needs a 3pt shot though.

[popdagreat]

slow mo with the shot

[littlecoyotecoin]

Ditto on jumper.

[steeledl]

He has shown he belongs in the NBA the last couple times he has played.

[SAGirl]

The way he's shooting, one kind of wants him to be more aggressive with his shots.

I feel like he could shoot more than he does, and I think he would probably shoot the 3 pretty well if he took more of them. They are closing out on his 3 though and he's not that quick a shooter.

He can get his midrange shot over anyone whoever, bc he fades away on it, and he also has a good step back midrange jumper.

I wish he would play more, but its hard. Kawhi is a star and requires his minutes. Simmons is playing too well and he's even pushing Danny for minutes. Manu needs his rhythm. When everyone is healthy and playing well, its tough to get him more experience.

[Kawhitstorm]

The way he's shooting, one kind of wants him to be more aggressive with his shots.

I feel like he could shoot more than he does, and I think he would probably shoot the 3 pretty well if he took more of them. They are closing out on his 3 though and he's not that quick a shooter.

He can get his midrange shot over anyone whoever, bc he fades away on it, and he also has a good step back midrange jumper.

I wish he would play more, but its hard. Kawhi is a star and requires his minutes. Simmons is playing too well and he's even pushing Danny for minutes. Manu needs his rhythm. When everyone is healthy and playing well, its tough to get him more experience.

He's looking more & more like Shaun Livingston 2.0, should come in handy against the Worriers b/c Patty can't guard Livingston in the post (Patty is better suited against Barbosa).

[littlecoyotecoin]

The way he's shooting, one kind of wants him to be more aggressive with his shots.

I feel like he could shoot more than he does, and I think he would probably shoot the 3 pretty well if he took more of them. They are closing out on his 3 though and he's not that quick a shooter.

He can get his midrange shot over anyone whoever, bc he fades away on it, and he also has a good step back midrange jumper.

I wish he would play more, but its hard. Kawhi is a star and requires his minutes. Simmons is playing too well and he's even pushing Danny for minutes. Manu needs his rhythm. When everyone is healthy and playing well, its tough to get him more experience.

I don't know. It is a pretty perfect situation to be brought along slowly. No pressure, learn the system, work with Chip, etc. Get playing time when you can. Kind of a luxury for a young guy instead of getting drafted by bottom rung team and be thrown in too early.

[SAGirl]

He's looking more & more like Shaun Livingston 2.0, should come in handy against the Worriers b/c Patty can't guard Livingston in the post (Patty is better suited against Barbosa).

We'll see. The emergence of Simmons has cut on his playing time. Not that I am sour for it or anything, because Simmons also needs his own playing time to improve and he's come to the rescue in games bc Danny has been so poor. And to be honest, it is looking like Simmons is going to have to come to the rescue in games for Danny the way he's going.

So I don't see Pop going to Anderson in real games anymore (Cavs he did, but he was subbed for Boris who was stinking it up and LMA had 4 fouls.. He was subbed as a 4). I definitely think Kyle is a rotation player even right now and would play more in a different team. Its unfortunate he's been squeezed out. I read some Bucks fans want him bad, bc they want to trade MCW out. Who knows? There could be a market for him.

But you can never tell with Pop, they definitely like him.

[sasaint]

We'll see. The emergence of Simmons has cut on his playing time. Not that I am sour for it or anything, because Simmons also needs his own playing time to improve and he's come to the rescue in games bc Danny has been so poor. And to be honest, it is looking like Simmons is going to have to come to the rescue in games for Danny the way he's going.

So I don't see Pop going to Anderson in real games anymore (Cavs he did, but he was subbed for Boris who was stinking it up and LMA had 4 fouls.. He was subbed as a 4). I definitely think Kyle is a rotation player even right now and would play more in a different team. Its unfortunate he's been squeezed out. I read some Bucks fans want him bad, bc they want to trade MCW out. Who knows? There could be a market for him.

But you can never tell with Pop, they definitely like him.

We will definitely not make any trades before the deadline. We are set, unless something we value pretty highly Is cut r bought out. Then it is barely conceivable that we would drop Ray or Rasual. They are the only Spurs that might not make it through the whole season. No way would we ever trade Kyle straight up for MCW. Kyle's upside is considerably higher.

[sasaint]

He's looking more & more like Shaun Livingston 2.0, should come in handy against the Worriers b/c Patty can't guard Livingston in the post (Patty is better suited against Barbosa).

Shaun Livingston with good knees would be a fine player to have.

[Mr. Body]

Always believed. And if he's sorta Shaun Livingston, I'm even more in.

[SAGirl]

We will definitely not make any trades before the deadline. We are set, unless something we value pretty highly Is cut r bought out. Then it is barely conceivable that we would drop Ray or Rasual. They are the only Spurs that might not make it through the whole season. No way would we ever trade Kyle straight up for MCW. Kyle's upside is considerably higher.

Agree with you. I think Bucks are really frustrated bc MCW can't shoot, and he's not a good passer either. It would make fans crazy. The Bucks starters have a lot of spacing issues. (Just happened to read a very good article about them since they are struggling this season and Jabari Parker has underachieved. He can't play the 4, bc he struggles doing things required from the position, defending the post, defending off the ball, setting picks, and struggles at the 3, since he can't shoot from range and he can't guard his position. They have a conundrum with a 2nd pick of the 1st round (Jabari) and a former rookie of the year (MCW), go figures).

[Kawhitstorm]

We'll see. The emergence of Simmons has cut on his playing time. Not that I am sour for it or anything, because Simmons also needs his own playing time to improve and he's come to the rescue in games bc Danny has been so poor. And to be honest, it is looking like Simmons is going to have to come to the rescue in games for Danny the way he's going.

So I don't see Pop going to Anderson in real games anymore (Cavs he did, but he was subbed for Boris who was stinking it up and LMA had 4 fouls.. He was subbed as a 4). I definitely think Kyle is a rotation player even right now and would play more in a different team. Its unfortunate he's been squeezed out. I read some Bucks fans want him bad, bc they want to trade MCW out. Who knows? There could be a market for him.

But you can never tell with Pop, they definitely like him.

MCW isn't much better than Simmons & can't shoot a lick

[sasaint]

Agree with you. I think Bucks are really frustrated bc MCW can't shoot, and he's not a good passer either. It would make fans crazy. The Bucks starters have a lot of spacing issues. (Just happened to read a very good article about them since they are struggling this season and Jabari Parker has underachieved. He can't play the 4, bc he struggles doing things required from the position, defending the post, defending off the ball, setting picks, and struggles at the 3, since he can't shoot from range and he can't guard his position. They have a conundrum with a 2nd pick of the 1st round (Jabari) and a former rookie of the year (MCW), go figures).

MCW's issues are well known. However I have not seen the Bucks play much, nor have read about them. So I wasn't really aware of the issue with Jabari. I knew he wasn't setting the league afire, as some expected, but I didn't know why. Thanks for sharing the thumbnail. With the track record of many top picks (Anthony Bennett, anyone?), I kind of don't mind the fact that we are not likely to have one in my lifetime!