Yeah, that's saying something. It's saying something that's fruitcake loopy. I have no idea where the Tiago mythology came from, but there's some posters around here who have either never seen a Spurs game or who don't have a brain cell in their heads. The best Splitter ever was for the Spurs was "okay," now and then, when he was healthy, which wasn't often. Day-to-day, Matt Bonner played better defense than Splitter.
Kyle Anderson is ALREADY playing better defense than Splitter ever did in his whole career with the Spurs..
Sorry but this is a piss poor take. When healthy, splits was a monster post and pnr defender. More mobile than Duncan and could guard nearly out to the perimeter.
I am his fan and the thought of it scares me too, but apparently the thought of Diaw scares Pop more. I don't know why others are not more alarmed at Diaw's current state of play than Tony and Danny having a so so game. We are used to seeing Diaw turn it on when it matters, so maybe no one cares yet, but I am seeing Kyle do more and Diaw less. Even Rasual is doing more. Rasual' is more versatile defensively, but he doesn't create offense for the team like Diaw does. And Kyle might as well be considered a rookie for Pop. He didn't get these opportunities last season and even this season he had to divide playing time with Simmons.
The way it's looking for me so far (well see how it shakes up the rest of the regular season), either Pop is testing Anderson giving him the exposure, so hopefully he builds some credibility like HH37 said, or he's developing him, bc Diaw is not the x factor guy. That is scary for me and I am Kyle's fan. I kind of feel like if we need 22 yr old Kyle in a big role to get past the Dubs we are in trouble anyways. But I really don't know what the heck is up with Diaw.
I do hope you are trolling the Kyle Anderson fans here. If not it's the worst post ever.
I was kidding. But it's pretty plain that Leonard is not the rule, but the exception. And thats on many different fronts.
I mean, think about it, Kawhi went from a par to sub-par 3 point shooter to leading the National Basketball Association. That's totally nuts. Do you think Anderson will do that? I'd say it is highly unlikely. But if he can make huge strides in that department it might be just as good.
I am not expecting him to make huge strides on the 3, because he's already had a year to work with Chip. But his shot was very slow and very different in college and I think the changes he had to make were much more significant than Kawhi's.
And I also think he has a little bit of Diaw in his game, in the sense that he's not going to develop a shooter's mentality and will probably would rather do other things.
But I will say this, he has a nice midrange shot, even extending out to long two territory, and he makes those shots off the dribble. He just has to expand his range further, and its probably something he can achieve eventually, but it may take a long time, like it did Tony's.
We have to probably recognize value in everything else in his game, to where the 3 pt shot is just there to provide a threat like Diaw's.
I mean, if he comes next season knocking down the 3 with confidence I will be surprised.
That's kind of my point.
KAs like Diaw but Diaw doesnt have to have a three pointer because of his size and position. Keep practicing KA.
Kyle Anderson's buzzer beating shot giving the Spurs momentum heading into the fourth versus The Thunder. Pivotal play.
I really wish this young guy choose to follow the example Kawhi has set vs the glamour and glitz of these fake NBA STARS....... He has the tools to really dominate but he must work on his craft and for pete's sake play with fire!! It's almost like he is just happy to be out here on the court with his idols
Kyle Anderson being useless in the corner even when Kanter had switched onto him cost the Spurs more than 2 points, the guy just won't shoot it no mater where the defender is. pump fake, drive, pass to someone with a lesser shot, every time.
came up with some loose balls and rebounds too. His rebounding and defense was notable allowing that run to end the 3rd and start the 4th.
Pounding the Rock piece on KA:
http://www.poundingtherock.com/2016/...steady-slow-mo
Thanks for sharing this. His shooting chart is incredible in terms of improvement and I think next season well see him comfortable from 3.
In this video they ask Manu about him and he said "he is going to be a great player" at least twice. Needs to work on his body (I imagine getting stronger) but he's dangerous from the midrange has good size, talent and good hands that allow, him to handle the basketball and do several things well. I think they are all really excited with the way he's been playing and the minutes he's giving at the 4.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ezCnyJ...utu.be&t=1m20s
Recently in a pregame interview Pop also said that Kyle works really hard and wants to be a good player and that he thinks in time he's going to be a terrific player.
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Is it just me, or KA is always taking the buzzer beaters, and last shots, when he is on the court? Happened vs Cavs, vs OKC and now the clipps.
The guy seems to be clutch.
Kyle Anderson with his second pivotal third quarter buzzer beater in a row. This time against the Clips to give the Spurs the lead. What an odd fact.
Of course I like the article because it expresses my own opinion about Kyle. Thanks for providing the link.
I love those year-over-year shot charts, but the micro-sample size from last season made me wish that the author had also included the Austin shot chart from last season, even though it was against D-league compe ion.
Mike Smith and Ralph Lawler said some nice things about SloMo, basically a 22 year old Diaw in the making. And now other announcers are referring to his nickname.
No offense, but dude, that has to be one of the worse takes EVER.
He may not be Splitter on D, but he has been playing great defense this year.
Yeah, when healthy Splitter was an elite defender. Anderson looks decent. His length allows him to play the passing lanes and contest shots. He seems like he does a better job playing off the ball. He's also a good defensive rebounder. He's second behind Leonard excluding non-bigmen in per 36 DRPG
I haven't been able to watch every game this season but the @ Kings game last month, Pop had him running point like Hedo in Orlando did. Not sure if that'll be his role post Manu or will he be a secondary playmaker like Diaw.
He already has a post game and is probably as good of a rebounder as Diaw has ever been. Pretty good midrange shooter but a non factor from 3. Alot to like overall.
I dig the fact that almost every team in the NBA passed on Kyle Anderson and he is already proving to be an asset to an excellent Spurs team. He is not getting very many DNPs (if any) in the second half of the season.
He is a good player who can be a key role player for a very good team. That is a win when you are drafted 30th......
No, he apparently is given the green light to take the last shot in the even the shot clock is running down. He's one of the better Spurs players that can score with a man covering him.
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