Kyle Anderson Full Game Highlight VS Memphis Grizzlies (13Points, 7Assists, 4 Steals)

[aal04]

holy chit. just saw his video and hes got an LBJ receding hairline. He needs to go bold.

[Chinook]

People need to cool it with the talk of Anderson not getting minutes past the second round. That's NOT how Pop does it. He shortens his rotations if he has to. He doesn't start off playing fewer guys. Sure, he'll play Green and especially Leonard more minutes against OKC. But that's balanced out with OKC going small. Anderson will start off the series having the opportunity to earn minutes. He'd have that same opportunity in the next two series. People forget that Beli was pretty much dropped from the rotation in Game Seven versus Dallas in 2014 (he only played four minutes before garbage time). Pop was asked after the game if Marco was out of the rotation going forward, and Pop said that every series was a new chance to get minutes. Beli played 27 minutes against Portland in Game One of that series, 24 of which were before garbage time.

The idea that Anderson could play poorly enough to not earn further playing time is reasonable. The idea that Pop is going to cut him out preemptively because of a lack of trust really isn't. Someone will need to take the 12 or so minutes currently up for grabs, and Pop's shown little inclination to give those to Martin or Miller over Kyle.

[Darkwaters]

I was at the Memphis game sitting down low. Anderson was very disruptive with deflections and kept making plays that caught everyone's attention. Very impressed with his development up to this point. I didn't think he'd be nearly this effective until next season at the earliest. Glad I was wrong.

[Bearcaught]

He may get some minutes in 1st round mayyyybe 2nd round in playoffs.. but if we see GSW I doubt he will see much. I feel like anyone with just any lick of athleticism can blow right by him and collapse our defense for a layup or kickout... I think hes too much of a risk. Its too bad too really.. I like his passing a lot and wish we could play him more as a point guard maybe have mills play the 2 for defense; it would be cool to see him play his college position a little more. But as far as playoffs go I feel hes just too much of a defensive liability.

[ElNono]

People need to cool it with the talk of Anderson not getting minutes past the second round. That's NOT how Pop does it. He shortens his rotations if he has to. He doesn't start off playing fewer guys. Sure, he'll play Green and especially Leonard more minutes against OKC. But that's balanced out with OKC going small. Anderson will start off the series having the opportunity to earn minutes. He'd have that same opportunity in the next two series. People forget that Beli was pretty much dropped from the rotation in Game Seven versus Dallas in 2014 (he only played four minutes before garbage time). Pop was asked after the game if Marco was out of the rotation going forward, and Pop said that every series was a new chance to get minutes. Beli played 27 minutes against Portland in Game One of that series, 24 of which were before garbage time.

The idea that Anderson could play poorly enough to not earn further playing time is reasonable. The idea that Pop is going to cut him out preemptively because of a lack of trust really isn't. Someone will need to take the 12 or so minutes currently up for grabs, and Pop's shown little inclination to give those to Martin or Miller over Kyle.

I did mention that in another thread... he'll likely get some burn in the 1st round and go from there. But what I'm saying above is that due to what he's shown throughout the season, I'll be surprised if he gets minutes past the 1st round. He's inconsistent, his attention to detail is just not there all the time, he's not aggressive enough sometimes, teams can and likely will target him (for a number of reasons: speed, likes to gamble, etc), and I envision our later-round opponents to be OKC/Clippers/Dubs/Cavs... teams that I don't think he can be used to exploit mismatches. Add that he doesn't have earned respect from the refs yet, and I just think it's difficult. I could be wrong. It doesn't mean he can't be better next season though.

[Chinook]

I did mention that in another thread... he'll likely get some burn in the 1st round and go from there. But what I'm saying above is that due to what he's shown throughout the season, I'll be surprised if he gets minutes past the 1st round. He's inconsistent, his attention to detail is just not there all the time, he's not aggressive enough sometimes, teams can and likely will target him (for a number of reasons: speed, likes to gamble, etc), and I envision our later-round opponents to be OKC/Clippers/Dubs/Cavs... teams that I don't think he can be used to exploit mismatches. Add that he doesn't have earned respect from the refs yet, and I just think it's difficult. I could be wrong. It doesn't mean he can't be better next season though.

I don't see a better option on the roster. As of right now, if the Spurs have any minutes left after Kawhi, Green and Manu, they should go to Anderson unless the other team is playing two PGs. And if the other team goes small, Anderson is the best to take the minutes behind Diaw. I know folks like Brazil want to keep pumping Martin up for shiggles, but he really hasn't been good enough to leap over Anderson for time. I actually like Andre Miller quite a bit, but he's not as versatile.

[Blake]

I don't see a better option on the roster. As of right now, if the Spurs have any minutes left after Kawhi, Green and Manu, they should go to Anderson unless the other team is playing two PGs. And if the other team goes small, Anderson is the best to take the minutes behind Diaw. I know folks like Brazil want to keep pumping Martin up for shiggles, but he really hasn't been good enough to leap over Anderson for time. I actually like Andre Miller quite a bit, but he's not as versatile.

The Spurs are all rested enough. Boris should be able to take up all the minutes behind Kawhi

[SAGirl]

I don't see a better option on the roster. As of right now, if the Spurs have any minutes left after Kawhi, Green and Manu, they should go to Anderson unless the other team is playing two PGs. And if the other team goes small, Anderson is the best to take the minutes behind Diaw. I know folks like Brazil want to keep pumping Martin up for shiggles, but he really hasn't been good enough to leap over Anderson for time. I actually like Andre Miller quite a bit, but he's not as versatile.

Martin has actually been the worst player in the team. I suppose some ppl hoped he could displace Anderson but he hasn't. I don't think he's been playing better than even Ray Mac did. Has the worst metrics in the team (worse than both Ray Mac and Butler) and is the only player with a net negative, yikes.

[Chinook]

The Spurs are all rested enough. Boris should be able to take up all the minutes behind Kawhi

Boris not playing the three has nothing to do with his level of rest.

[spursistan]

Martin has actually been the worst player in the team. I suppose some ppl hoped he could displace Anderson but he hasn't. I don't think he's been playing better than even Ray Mac did. Has the worst metrics in the team (worse than both Ray Mac and Butler) and is the only player with a net negative, yikes.

i never had an attachment to end of bench guy like i did to Butler, i honestly think he got a raw deal seen the production of the players that supposedly made him expendable (Martin/Bonner)..

[SAGirl]

The Spurs are all rested enough. Boris should be able to take up all the minutes behind Kawhi

It's unlikely you will survive the entire playoffs with just 3 wings, one of them being 39. We have a lot of options at other positions, but none at the wing better than Anderson (after the 3) and there will be times you need him to get a breather for your best wings to have the energy to finish a game.

[SAGirl]

i never had an attachment to end of bench guy like i did to Butler, i honestly think he got a raw deal seen the production of the players that supposedly made him expendable (Martin/Bonner)..

I think there were games we won this season that if you took Butler out of them and put Martin there in those same games we would have lost.

[Brazil]

Martin has actually been the worst player in the team. I suppose some ppl hoped he could displace Anderson but he hasn't. I don't think he's been playing better than even Ray Mac did. Has the worst metrics in the team (worse than both Ray Mac and Butler) and is the only player with a net negative, yikes.

Your homerism towards slow motion Kyle never cease to amaze me

Martin played 10 games, he had terrible last 3 games still a bit soon to call him a bust... talking about drawing conclusions on small sample... smh

Kyle played 100 games, 70 this year and his metrics are quite terrible tbh... better than Martin during his 10 games with the Spurs... big deal. If Spurs have to rely on KA significant minutes during POs we are pretty much ed

[dabom]

Your homerism towards slow motion Kyle never cease to amaze me

Martin played 10 games, he had terrible last 3 games still a bit soon to call him a bust... talking about drawing conclusions on small sample... smh

Kyle played 100 games, 70 this year and his metrics are quite terrible tbh... better than Martin during his 10 games with the Spurs... big deal. If Spurs have to rely on KA significant minutes during POs we are pretty much ed

[Blake]

Boris not playing the three has nothing to do with his level of rest.

I'm fine with him playing hybrid 3-4 with some 1 sprinkled in over playing Kyle

[Blake]

It's unlikely you will survive the entire playoffs with just 3 wings, one of them being 39. We have a lot of options at other positions, but none at the wing better than Anderson (after the 3) and there will be times you need him to get a breather for your best wings to have the energy to finish a game.

So just how many minutes do you propose kyle get against OKC?

[Blake]

I'm fine with him playing hybrid 3-4 with some 1 sprinkled in over playing Kyle

With probably Danny in the wing and West at the 4

[Chinook]

I'm fine with him playing hybrid 3-4 with some 1 sprinkled in over playing Kyle

You can be fine with it all you want, but the Spurs haven't played Diaw at the three outside of extreme garbage time in years. That's especially true against the teams the Spurs are scheduled to play in the post-season. None of them have threes Boris can guard, and having him post up as a three isn't great for the offense, especially given his current shooting inconsistency.

[Chinook]

Your homerism towards slow motion Kyle never cease to amaze me

Martin played 10 games, he had terrible last 3 games

Those three games comprise about 50 percent of his total Spurs minutes. I also think it's too soon to call him a bust, but yeah, he's not getting minutes over Anderson based on his play so far. People need to admit that instead of pretending that the Spurs have a legit option worth keeping Anderson from at least getting a chance to play himself out of the playoff rotation.

[coachmac87]

Kyle just needs to learn how to shoot. If he can do that...sky is the limit for him.

[SAGirl]

I was at the Memphis game sitting down low. Anderson was very disruptive with deflections and kept making plays that caught everyone's attention. Very impressed with his development up to this point. I didn't think he'd be nearly this effective until next season at the earliest. Glad I was wrong.

Glad he put on a show in this game and that it was still a fun game to watch. Thanks for sharing your experience seeing him live!

[Spurtacular]

Good. Trade him while his stock is high, tbh.

[dabom]

Good. Trade him while his stock is high, tbh.

[spurraider21]

Good. Trade him while his stock is high, tbh.

too bad jimmer never knew the feeling

[SAGirl]

Kyle just needs to learn how to shoot. If he can do that...sky is the limit for him.

HE at least has stopped passing up open corner 3s.. He made one in OKC and was 1 of 2 in this game. As long as he continues that way that may be enough for his role this season.