The New Starting 5

[look_at_g_shred]

Not to mention, Gasol knows how to draw fouls and make them too!

[myhc]

Offense: Gasol is one of the best low post scorers in the game. Can shoot over both shoulders and his footwork is really good. He has an almost automatic top of the key jumper and sometimes has range for an occasional 3ball. Suprisingly when I looked at his film..he can actually put the ball on the floor pretty well. Great passer and really soft touch due to his extreme length.

Defense: He has his moments. He sometimes lacks focus and effort. He is slow footed but not as bad as most think and his length is always a plus on contesting. Averaged 2 blocks a game and is still an elite rebounder. He's best around the basket and could be a problem in PNR but he is better than Duncan in that regard. Again his length is a plus. I will say this he does make the Spurs rebounding a strength..something we haven't said in awhile

Nice breakdown. Thanks.

[LongtimeSpursFan]

Tbh Parker is by far our weakest link in the starting 5. Best we can hope for is for Murray to have a roty season and take over the starting spot.

LOL. Ignoring our 3 and D guy that can hit a 3 or dribble. Or the 4th best two-way player in the NBA that can't dribble in traffic or finish at the rim.

[RD2191]

LOL. Ignoring our 3 and D guy that can hit a 3 or dribble. Or the 4th best two-way player in the NBA.

Are you mentally challenged? Serious question.

[look_at_g_shred]

Are you mentally challenged? Serious question.

The is that scrub talking about tho?

[RD2191]

The is that scrub talking about tho?

I have no effing clue.

[SpursFan86]

I think our SL will be better next year, especially if Green has a bounce back year and can shoot ~40% from deep.

The bench is a concern though...going to take some magic from the FO to allow us to have one of the best benches in the league like we've had for the past few years.

[look_at_g_shred]

I think our SL will be better next year, especially if Green has a bounce back year and can shoot ~40% from deep.

The bench is a concern though...going to take some magic from the FO to allow us to have one of the best benches in the league like we've had for the past few years.

Not last year.

[LongtimeSpursFan]

Still, Parker can't play against GS. Manu or Kyle might have to start imo.

Stick to posting of fan forums because you ain't no coach.

[RD2191]

What if Parker moved to the bench? While Kyle is slow as we only need him to bring the ball up and play okay defense. He can't be worse than Parker on either side of the ball imo. Plus Parker might get some swag back by beating up on bench players. Just a thought. Don't shoot me.

[RD2191]

Stick to posting of fan forums because you ain't no coach.

I think you might be having a stroke. Go to your local ER ASAP.

[dabom]

What if Parker moved to the bench? While Kyle is slow as we only need him to bring the ball up and play okay defense. He can't be worse than Parker on either side of the ball imo. Plus Parker might get some swag back by beating up on bench players. Just a thought. Don't shoot me.

You just said start fathead dude...

[look_at_g_shred]

What if Parker moved to the bench? While Kyle is slow as we only need him to bring the ball up and play okay defense. He can't be worse than Parker on either side of the ball imo. Plus Parker might get some swag back by beating up on bench players. Just a thought. Don't shoot me.

You ain't no coach!!

[RD2191]

You just said start fathead dude...

Bro, we have to do something about the PG position. I mean it would be downright suicidal to start Parker against GS.

[RD2191]

You ain't no coach!!

[SouthernFried]

What if Parker moved to the bench? While Kyle is slow as we only need him to bring the ball up and play okay defense. He can't be worse than Parker on either side of the ball imo. Plus Parker might get some swag back by beating up on bench players. Just a thought. Don't shoot me.

I said this early in the season. Parker coming off the bench would be awesome...if he'd cope the right at ude to do it. With Parker, it's all about being slighted...and his response. Sigh. lol

[cutewizard]

the other pieces would be crucial......

i wonder who the FO signs up to complement the best frontline in the NBA now

[spurraider21]

Gasol's scoring and ability to draw doubles >>>>> duncans last year. He's probably a better passer out of the post, Duncan arguably the better high-low passer though

Still holding out hope that timmeh returns

[RD2191]

I said this early in the season. Parker coming off the bench would be awesome...if he'd cope the right at ude to do it. With Parker, it's all about being slighted...and his response. Sigh. lol

Yeah, at the very least Kyle brings size. It's a tough call tbh. Hopefully Pop will work something out.

[RD2191]

Gasol's scoring and ability to draw doubles >>>>> duncans last year. He's probably a better passer out of the post, Duncan arguably the better high-low passer though

Still holding out hope that timmeh returns

If timmy calls it quits it's because he knows he's done. Have to respect that.

[Leetonidas]

Parker should be practicing nothing but 3s this off-season imo. it's the only way he can remain a threat in the SL

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Hopefully we play the Dubs all 4 times in November, tbh...

We only play them 3 times next year, including only once at Oracle.

[DPG21920]

I too believe Parker is our weakest link. The sad part is there's nothing we can do about it. Would prefer to have Manu in place of Parker to close games.

Well, the good news is Parker was in the SL last year and SA STILL had one of the best defenses in 20 years. Tim was horrible on the perimeter and SA STILL had one of the best defenses in 20 years.

As long as Pau can offer around the same rim protection as Tim did (which I think is 80%+ possible), the SL defense should be almost as good while the offense should be much better. Pau is a much better all around player than Tim is at this point in their career.

The bench is an issue, there is no way around that now, but you have to get your SL right before all else and SA did that with Gasol.

Now let's see if they can work some magic on the bench and hope that Mills bounces back, Kyle improves, Simmons improves and Bertans can step up and maybe we get a surprise from Murray. There is upside there, but way more questions than answers.

Let's see what SA does with Boris and who else they sign.

[tmtcsc]

Murray has a looooooooong way to go before he contributes anything to this team.

[gospursgojas]

Lol Fathead at point.
Lol corpse of Manu at point.
Lol rookie who can't shoot at point.

We're screwed at this position and we'll see it all season long.