Dedmon to the Spurs

[raybies]

Birdman Birdman!

I know Chinook has mentioned him as a pickup, and at this point I wouldn't disagree. He's a proven vet and should be cheap. Can he stay healthy though? He's getting old lol

[Chinook]

I'm a fan of Andersen as an backup to Dedmon. Dewayne would be my top guy for that position, but having another vet big -- especially one oriented around defense -- seems like a good thing around that group. I wouldn't be surprised to see Scola sign on soon. He's not a good plan as a third-string center, but I think he's a guy you know can come in and give you solid minutes when you need him to. Plus it would be awesome to try to cash in that chip at last. Plus, letting Luis and Manu potentially go out together in both FIBA and the NBA would just be too sweet.

[Chinook]

That's just it, I don't think Pop is comfortable with *any* rookie playing in the playoffs.

He's going to have to get over that real quick. These aren't you daddy's Spurs anymore.

Playoff rotation then looks like:

I don't think it makes sense to assume that some player to be named will jump in the rotation. Sure that might happen, especially if it's someone like Scola (assuming he plays well all year). But people thought the same thing about Martin and Miller last year, and no one lost their rotation spot to those guys.

Likely to go down to a 10 man rotation:

I think more than ever it's likely Pop drops to nine. Anderson makes sense as the combo-forward with Green and Manu playing some three. Of course, I think the Spurs would like to have a third center/big who can play in case Dedmon becomes Dudmon (you know someone was going to come up with that eventually).

I worry about Anderson playing PF... Spurs need someone else!

I agree that I would be concerned with having no non-combo-forward option to play behind LMA. Hence Scola hype from me. But I also don't know if there's any team that can exploit the Spurs' being small this year. Best I could see if LAC.

[picnroll]

Scola's more shot than Duncan.

[TD 21]

That's just it, I don't think Pop is comfortable with *any* rookie playing in the playoffs. Bertans probably is the most experienced since he has at least played pro at a high level in Europe.

Playoff rotation then looks like:

Pau / Dedmon
Aldridge / (Some Vet)
Leonard/ Anderson / Bertans
Green / Manu / Simmons
Parker / Mills

Likely to go down to a 10 man rotation:

Pau - Aldridge - Leonard - Green - Parker
Dedmon - Anderson - Bertans - Manu - Mills

I don't see where Simmons fits unless he plays in Green's place.

I worry about Anderson playing PF... Spurs need someone else!

No NBA team wants more than 1-2 rookies.

With the age/mileage of 3 of the top 6 and the likelihood that this team plays until mid-late May, they're going to need some proven depth.

Even if Anderson mostly plays backup power forward (with Simmons or Bertans at small forward), there still has to be another proven option. If they wanted to retain West, then it stands to reason that they'll have interest in Scola.

The only possible differences from the regular season to playoffs rotation are: 1) If none of the three options for the tenth spot emerge and Anderson takes a leap, it could just be a nine man rotation. 2) If they sign Scola and Dedmon struggles, the former could end up being the third big.

[UZER]

Looks like a very interesting player. Tall, athletic, has some hops. You watch his highlights and you think he' got game, then you look at his career stats and think wtf. I suppose that's why they are called highlights lol Here's hoping he pans out

Do not like.

[Chinook]

Scola's more shot than Duncan.

Did you watch him last year? I'd say he's much closer to West than Tim

[Hoops Czar]

No NBA team wants more than 1-2 rookies.

With the age/mileage of 3 of the top 6 and the likelihood that this team plays until mid-late May, they're going to need some proven depth.

Even if Anderson mostly plays backup power forward (with Simmons or Bertans at small forward), there still has to be another proven option. If they wanted to retain West, then it stands to reason that they'll have interest in Scola.

The only possible differences from the regular season to playoffs rotation are: 1) If none of the three options for the tenth spot emerge and Anderson takes a leap, it could just be a nine man rotation. 2) If they sign Scola and Dedmon struggles, the former could end up being the third big.

Toronto was -10.8 (-16.5 - PS) with Scola on the court last year. He's more done than Manu and that's saying something.

[TD 21]

Toronto was -10.8 (-16.5 - PS) with Scola on the court last year. He's more done than Manu and that's saying something.

They had him starting and him alongside Valanciunas is a terrible big duo defensively. Also, their best lineup was Lowry with their four main bench players (Joseph, Ross, Patterson, Biyombo).

I'd like to dismiss him off hand, but he's probably about the best they can do and it's likely they'll pursue him since he's similar enough to West.

[r0drig0lac]

Too athletic, that's more of an Austin Spurs thing... Matty you're going in.

[slick'81]

If hed stop being a foul machine he may not be a bad energy guy off the bench

[cutewizard]

How ironic would it be if Scola joins the Spurs now,. lol

[cutewizard]

Dedmon can dunk, that's for sure! hahahahahahaha

[cutewizard]

i think Dedmon shall become primary back up to Lamarcus.......

and i hope, with his second year in the Spurs, that Lamarcus can really show us his worth, and become again the best classical four in the NBA

[cutewizard]

SUPER DUNKER OF THE SPURS!!!!!!

[TimDunkem]

We haven't had a big this athletic since Robinson, imho.

[SAGirl]

We'll see who the last roster spot goes to, but I doubt Bertans is in the rotation.

I have to ask you about this, bc I don't know Bertans other than highlights of his shooting.

[SAGirl]

The final rotation spot will be between Simmons, yet to be signed veteran power forward and Bertans. It's a compe ion that could easily be ongoing throughout the season and dependent on match-up.

The final roster spot could be left open for awhile and maybe even until the eve of the season. It's most likely to end up being a youngish big (Stokes?), that's partially guaranteed, but if Forbes pulls a Neal, he might ultimately force his way onto the roster. Four rookies is highly unlikely though.

I see now what you meant about Bertans, ignore my question earlier I had not seen this.

[gambit1990]

bertans will be in the rotation.

[SAGirl]

bertans will be in the rotation.

Probably battling it out with JSimms I imagine.

[Emperor]

Probably battling it out with JSimms I imagine.

Could very well be battling with Anderson if he can consistently hit the 3. He's a sf but too thin of a body frame to play the pf much like Durant. If he can keep up with other small forwards defensively and hit his shots i can see him getting as much playing time with Kyle even though i like the kid and hope to see more improvement from him aswell. Kyle to me is the perfect Diaw replacement just slower.

[Chinook]

Could very well be battling with Anderson if he can consistently hit the 3. He's a sf but too thin of a body frame to play the pf much like Durant. If he can keep up with other small forwards defensively and hit his shots i can see him getting as much playing time with Kyle even though i like the kid and hope to see more improvement from him aswell. Kyle to me is the perfect Diaw replacement just slower.

I don't see any way Anderson isn't in the rotation. Barring injury, I think he'll be in the top five for total minutes.

[Obstructed_View]

Probably battling it out with JSimms I imagine.

If he doesn't show signs of being able to distribute and take care of the ball in Vegas, Simmons could find himself off the team sooner rather than later.

[pgardn]

Handling the PnR properly is huge. We look to be weak in this area with all bigs. Due to lack of mobility and or lack of playing time to coordinate. We look at rebounding and rim protecting because of the loss to OKC. It's bigger than just OKC, especially since they are FUBAR now.

We needed a big. But solving the PnR with our current bigs...

[kobyz]

We haven't had a big this athletic since Robinson, imho.

You said the same about Francisco Elson...