LVSL Game 3: SA vs Portland

[apalisoc_9]

You're making the classic mistake of thinking playing time in professional sports is largely based on merit. The scenario you're describing is possible . . . until Parker returns.

Even though trading Mills in a year is the logical end game if Forbes is legit, they don't have the balls to go through with it.

Leonard was handling the ball significantly more even during Parker resurgence in the playoffs. I'd argue that was the main reason why Tony looked spry. It was much easier for Tony to attack after receiving the ball from a swing pass.

If Pop is convinced and he plays Leonard the same way he did in the playoffs, there's playing time for forbes and if he plays at an unexpected level he'll eat some of Parker-Manu-Mills minutes.

I don't expect to play Tony any more than 23mpg next season...

[TD 21]

Leonard was handling the ball significantly more even during Parker resurgence in the playoffs. I'd argue that was the main reason why Tony looked spry. It was much easier for Tony to attack after receiving the ball from a swing pass.

If Pop is convinced and he plays Leonard the same way he did in the playoffs, there's playing time for forbes and if he plays at an unexpected level he'll eat some of Parker-Manu-Mills minutes.

I don't expect to play Tony any more than 23mpg next season...

I don't mean how they play, but who plays. Presuming Ginobili and Simmons both return: Parker, Green, Leonard, Mills, Ginobili, Simmons, will be the six perimeter players in the rotation and if one doesn't return, Anderson will take their spot.

[apalisoc_9]

I don't mean how they play, but who plays. Presuming Ginobili and Simmons both return: Parker, Green, Leonard, Mills, Ginobili, Simmons, will be the six perimeter players in the rotation and if one doesn't return, Anderson will take their spot.

I know, but how they play can dictate the rotation. If the reports are true that Leonard is going to handle the ball even more than he did in the playoffs, There's reason to reduce the minutes of those six mentioned by a few mins and have it handed to Forbes..

Any by mins, I mean 10mpg...

[TD 21]

I know, but how they play can dictate the rotation. If the reports are true that Leonard is going to handle the ball even more than he did in the playoffs, There's reason to reduce the minutes of those six mentioned by a few mins and have it handed to Forbes..

Any by mins, I mean 10mpg...

Of course, no team plays more players relatively significant minutes throughout the course of a season than Spurs, but I'm speaking specifically about the all hands on deck and playoff rotation. When push comes to shove, no matter what he does, if they're healthy, he's not in it.

Should have drafted Bell or another big, not jumped the gun on Mills and signed an actual starting PG. Things would be so much cleaner right now.

[tonight...you]

Of course, no team plays more players relatively significant minutes throughout the course of a season than Spurs, but I'm speaking specifically about the all hands on deck and playoff rotation. When push comes to shove, no matter what he does, if they're healthy, he's not in it.

Should have drafted Bell or another big, not jumped the gun on Mills and signed an actual starting PG. Things would be so much cleaner right now.

I'm calling it now: Patty is going to be traded by next year's trade deadline.

[SAGirl]

I'm calling it now: Patty is going to be traded by next year's trade deadline.

ohhhh one could wish.

I will tell you what though... I am not counting on it... or expecting it.

But the Spurs will need another star next to Kawhi in the upcoming season. Roleplayers really start losing their value if you don't have true stars that they can play around and LMA is either going to walk for nothing or get traded if he continues to be disgruntled.

At some point in the future Spurs will have to make a move for talent, and for that you need some trade assets and guys in mid tier contracts.

[tonight...you]

ohhhh one could wish.

I will tell you what though... I am not counting on it... or expecting it.

But the Spurs will need another star next to Kawhi in the upcoming season. Roleplayers really start losing their value if you don't have true stars that they can play around and LMA is either going to walk for nothing or get traded if he continues to be disgruntled.

At some point in the future Spurs will have to make a move for talent, and for that you need some trade assets and guys in mid tier contracts.

SO, long story short:
You agree it could happen, but you don't expect it.

He certainly could be an enticing sweetener in a deal, later... right?

I called it.