Just watched the game again and still enjoyed these highlights.
Given what people expected of him coming into the league, I think it's pretty encouraging that as of now defense is actually a strong suit of his rather than a weakness. I have faith that his offense will continue to come along as he gets more and more comfortable.
Kyle rulessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
I said at the beginning of the season...if given the minutes KA could average 10 pts, 5 assists, 3 rebounds and 1 steal a game. With Manu out KA's confidence and contribution have increased. I look forward to seeing him on the court this season but even more next season.
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Just needs to shoot as well as Leonard from the 3 and he'll be a tough cover.
Yesterday was one of the best games of his career.
Love your avatarYesterday was one of the best games of his career.
Very clever.
Looked really good in 2nd quarter..... Stopped watching after that.
hope he continues to improve and prove me wrong
Caught the game this morning, he was excellent. Like what i saw from him running point. Made some smart plays and benifited from having smart players around him (especially Diaw and West). He was really aggressive and already has a post game. Diificult to block or challenge his shot because of the high release, too. This is a cliche but Ginobili missing sometime is given minutes to younger players could help us going forward. I think K.A could be useful in the postseason, particularly against the Warriors size.
Defensively, i though he was solid. His length and ablitly to play the passing lane and deflect passes could make him atleast a passible defender going forward.
Anderson should have gone top 3 tbh
The more minutes he gets the more confident he will play. The biggest knock I have had on Kyle the last 2 years is that he doesn't know when to assert himself. He's been getting better at that the last few games.
#1 overall imo.
He disrupts players more than his steal count show, because he knocks a lot of balls loose that may not show as a steal for him but for someone else, and even if Spurs don't get possession of the ball it disrupts the other team and forces them to reset. All of that without much gambling and leaving his man uncovered. Less and less are we seeing teams actively wanting to go at him like he's some sieve bc he's not. Rudy Gay didn't even want to dribble in his vicinity and he got picked cleanly but they called a reach in foul. Last game against SAC I also remember Kyle with some nice defense on Gay. He is also smart on his defense not falling for fakes, something that still kills Simmons.
I also like that Pop has emboldened him to take charge of the bench a little more now that Kawhi is back and Kyle is not starting games. He's more aggressive, shows leadership and guys advance the ball to him looking for a play bc Kyle will give it back or find someone. The bench is looking the best it has looked since Manu and I am aware that we need Manu back but the RR is when the team emerges with an iden y and KA is making a case for himself. How will Pop fit him in is yet to be seen. Like anyone Kyle needs his rhythm too. We have seen he's only gained it when Pop played him more minutes so guys learned to play with him and he became more confident.
How versatile is he that he has given minutes for Tim, Manu and Kawhi and we have kept on winning??? Sure there was going to be a decline in the team without them out at different points but what he's doing is remarkable for a young guy who barely played last season and looked hesitant early. He's getting better and better.
I suppose #4 or #5, after Wiggins, Parker, Hood and Peyton. The rest has been garbage so far.
Just imagine Kyle Anderson Bobble Head Night!
I think teams will regret not taking him. He was top 3 in the nation coming out of HS and was UCLA best player. He was player of the month and week in the dleague, got that team (after most of their best players got NBA contracts) o the semifinals, won SL, SL MVP. He was a leader in all these teams, etc. The list goes on. He's a winner. His lack of burst fooled everyone and in the Spurs he will only get better bc Pop will push him.
I've been hating on Kyle since the jump, but credit where credit is due.. Dude is playing much better over the last few weeks
The highlights show how well he's playing with Boris Diaw, they are both spacing the floor correctly and passing the ball to each other effective. This can be a very deadly two man game.
Dat head doe
I don't think most teams have a system were a guy like him can develop.
So all he needs to do now is become a league leading shooter from 3....sure, why not? Should be simple enough.
He had a better shot than Kawhi coming out tbh.
Burn this summ down. Too bad he can't play Belinelli each night...
Your sins are forgiven, my son.I've been hating on Kyle since the jump, but credit where credit is due.. Dude is playing much better over the last few weeks
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