Post injury thoughts

[Solid D]

Manu will be sorely missed. He has really helped to get the offense unstuck following slow first-quarter starts. He's one-of-a-kind.

[raybies]

Manu will be sorely missed. He has really helped to get the offense unstuck following slow first-quarter starts. He's one-of-a-kind.

His playmaking ability is underrated for sure to some here and I don't mean just on offense.

[Spur|n|Austin]

this sucks, I knew when he went down it was more serious than just getting racked. Hearing Tony after the game say it was not to be joked of also raised alarm. Fakkk

Jabronie in2deep saying he won't be missed

[SouthernFried]

"Manu was a non-factor this year..."

Idiot or Troll? Is there a difference? geesh...lol

[cd98]

That was years ago...

Actually, they've had the top bench this year. Losing Manu will put a dent.

[hater]

Actually, they've had the top bench this year. Losing Manu will put a dent.

Diaw, Boban, Mills, Anderson, Simmons,West

[gambit1990]

let's start patty and simmons.

[Texas_Ranger]

Well he was the 3rd best Spur this season, so I expect OKC to catch up and get #2... The bench without Manu is and no one will be able to run plays for those guys.

[BillMc]

Well he was the 3rd best Spur this season, so I expect OKC to catch up and get #2... The bench without Manu is and no one will be able to run plays for those guys.

They'll run it through Boris as a point forward. Kyle and Patty will also do some serious work.

[FromWayDowntown]

Manu will be sorely missed. He has really helped to get the offense unstuck following slow first-quarter starts. He's one-of-a-kind.

Amen to that. He's like a life preserver at times for this team (and a security blanket for Pop), even when he's not making plays for himself.

[Texas_Ranger]

They'll run it through Boris as a point forward. Kyle and Patty will also do some serious work.

I am sure the Spurs will beat teams that are bad, but I don't trust someone like Anderson to do anything against a better team... Thank god the next game is against Dallas so we can see how they'll play right away.

[DPG21920]

let's start patty and simmons.

What? Why? Why would Pop take an injury to Manu as a means to disrupt both the starting lineup and bench more than he has ever done before?

[gambit1990]

What? Why? Why would Pop take an injury to Manu as a means to disrupt both the starting lineup and bench more than he has ever done before?

the regular season is for tinkering.

patty is faster, can shoot better, and has better court vision than parker. he also doesn't need the ball in his hands to still operate and be effective: patty makes better cuts and can set up behind the three like parker never could.

with patty starting, that would offset missing the only thing danny provides on offense: the three. i appreciate him as a player and him giving up money to stay but i feel like what he provides he could replicate off the bench.

i would starts simmons over green because he can do exactly what green can't: cut and handle the ball. he's our most athletic and explosive player. dunks aren't everything, but they sure are efficient. i'd rather someone dunk than someone attempt an awkward lay up. simmons is a better passer too. so not only can he cut and dunk, he can cut and make a smart play.

tp off the bench would have an easier time scoring against a teams' second unit. he also has chemistry with boris. patty has chemistry with la.

[in2deep]

let's start patty and simmons.

both Patty and Simmons are barely decent backup guards.

[gambit1990]

both Patty and Simmons are barely decent backup guards.

this is what you had this to say about manu missing 4-6 weeks:

am I the only one who thinks this is a non factor for our team?

Manu was not being a difference maker out there.

so your opinion is not only wrong, it's also irrelevant. gtfo.

[SpursBig3s]

yes.

Manufans saying we cease to be contenders because a role player is out is beyond re ed. my 2 cents

your 2 cents, just like your brain are re ed

[T Park]

yes.

Manufans saying we cease to be contenders because a role player is out is beyond re ed. my 2 cents

your 2 cents is worth less than the Peso.

Keep your money.

[T Park]

the regular season is for tinkering.

patty is faster, can shoot better, and has better court vision than parker. he also doesn't need the ball in his hands to still operate and be effective: patty makes better cuts and can set up behind the three like parker never could.

with patty starting, that would offset missing the only thing danny provides on offense: the three. i appreciate him as a player and him giving up money to stay but i feel like what he provides he could replicate off the bench.

i would starts simmons over green because he can do exactly what green can't: cut and handle the ball. he's our most athletic and explosive player. dunks aren't everything, but they sure are efficient. i'd rather someone dunk than someone attempt an awkward lay up. simmons is a better passer too. so not only can he cut and dunk, he can cut and make a smart play.

tp off the bench would have an easier time scoring against a teams' second unit. he also has chemistry with boris. patty has chemistry with la.

you don't bench a borderline All Star point guard.

Delete your account.

[gambit1990]

you don't bench a borderline All Star point guard.

Delete your account.

manu was an all star in 2005, won sixth man of the year in 2008, was an all star in 2011.

delete your account dip .

[gambit1990]

let's start patty and simmons.

the regular season is for tinkering.

patty is faster, can shoot better, and has better court vision than parker. he also doesn't need the ball in his hands to still operate and be effective: patty makes better cuts and can set up behind the three like parker never could.

with patty starting, that would offset missing the only thing danny provides on offense: the three. i appreciate him as a player and him giving up money to stay but i feel like what he provides he could replicate off the bench.

i would starts simmons over green because he can do exactly what green can't: cut and handle the ball. he's our most athletic and explosive player. dunks aren't everything, but they sure are efficient. i'd rather someone dunk than someone attempt an awkward lay up. simmons is a better passer too. so not only can he cut and dunk, he can cut and make a smart play.

tp & green combined: 17 points on 7 of 16 shooting (43.75%), 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 TOs in 52 minutes.
patty & simmons combined: 24 points on 8 of 12 shooting (66.67%), 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 TO in 38 minutes.

simmons also drew two fouls and had a block.

[Boomersgold]

Patty has more freedom on the offensive end. W/ Manu on the floor, at times, he was relegated to a spot-up shooter role since Manu was the primary play maker. W/o Manu, Patty is able to create for himself more, which means he's going to be scoring more.

[gambit1990]

am I the only one who thinks this is a non factor for our team?

Manu was not being a difference maker out there.

is in2deep a troll or just stupid?

[gambit1990]

let's start patty and simmons.

the regular season is for tinkering.

patty is faster, can shoot better, and has better court vision than parker. he also doesn't need the ball in his hands to still operate and be effective: patty makes better cuts and can set up behind the three like parker never could.

with patty starting, that would offset missing the only thing danny provides on offense: the three. i appreciate him as a player and him giving up money to stay but i feel like what he provides he could replicate off the bench.

i would starts simmons over green because he can do exactly what green can't: cut and handle the ball. he's our most athletic and explosive player. dunks aren't everything, but they sure are efficient. i'd rather someone dunk than someone attempt an awkward lay up. simmons is a better passer too. so not only can he cut and dunk, he can cut and make a smart play.

tp off the bench would have an easier time scoring against a teams' second unit. he also has chemistry with boris. patty has chemistry with la.

i wish the spurs tried putting those two in the starting line up.

one thing i'm uncomfortable with at the moment is that our rotation is ??? and how good can the chemistry be if the rotation is ??? the warriors know who they're playing... they also don't have as many unknowns in regards to who should be doing what...

[K...]

i wish the spurs tried putting those two in the starting line up.

one thing i'm uncomfortable with at the moment is that our rotation is ??? and how good can the chemistry be if the rotation is ??? the warriors know who they're playing... they also don't have as many unknowns in regards to who should be doing what...

are you like 12 yr old or something? you diagnosed the problem but then repeatedly in face of all evidence, assumed patty trash mills can play major playoff minutes post injury. NEWS: he was always manu dependent and that manu aint showing up anymore.

[gambit1990]

are you like 12 yr old or something? you diagnosed the problem but then repeatedly in face of all evidence, assumed patty trash mills can play major playoff minutes post injury. NEWS: he was always manu dependent and that manu aint showing up anymore.

you act like mills and simmons were put in the starting lineup with kawhi, lma, and duncan for a few games... and it didn't work out. you're criticizing something that never even happened.