Done with DeMar

[monty4329]

I didn't really explain myself well now that I reread what I wrote. I meant in regards to getting White his shots. I'm not complaining at all about the 3 point squad gunning. It's just that everyone wants to shoot so it's hard for Pop to find a bigger role for Derrick.

OK.
I actually am not sure White should shoot more, as a rule. Sometimes he can be more aggressive, maybe, yes. But I like that he tries to distribute the ball and create movement, spacing. This generates good shots for everybody, and for himself too. If he starts looking for more shots, that movement can be somehow impeded. And I certainly don't see him as a spot shooter -one thing is to take a shot you can reasonably miss, another is to take a shot that you are expected to make (as a spot shooter): big difference.
Besides, I love that he can go to the basket: but that is because his defender must be aware of the potential assist White can dish. If he is defened as a probable penetrator (see DDR), well it would be a different story, less beautiful I am afraid.

Still, he is having an excellent season, let's hope he will not hit a wall. Nice problem next year, as far as spreading the minutes among guards (Forbes will, sadly, find home elsewhere)

[exstatic]

Is there any other way to get sodomized?

is there any other way to be sodomized?

Technically, and by definition, anything non-vaginal is sodomy, so yes, you can orally sodomize someone.

[exstatic]

OK.
I actually am not sure White should shoot more, as a rule. Sometimes he can be more aggressive, maybe, yes. But I like that he tries to distribute the ball and create movement, spacing. This generates good shots for everybody, and for himself too. If he starts looking for more shots, that movement can be somehow impeded. And I certainly don't see him as a spot shooter -one thing is to take a shot you can reasonably miss, another is to take a shot that you are expected to make (as a spot shooter): big difference.
Besides, I love that he can go to the basket: but that is because his defender must be aware of the potential assist White can dish. If he is defened as a probable penetrator (see DDR), well it would be a different story, less beautiful I am afraid.

Still, he is having an excellent season, let's hope he will not hit a wall. Nice problem next year, as far as spreading the minutes among guards (Forbes will, sadly, find home elsewhere)

None of his 3 made 3 pointers last night was unassisted. All 4 of his attempts were catch and shoot. He can most certainly spot up, and effectively so.

[NameLess Scrub]

just made the same comment, before reding yours...

Yep

It's not magic... It's called practice... Just like Fox for the kings became a good three point shooter even though he couldn't shoot for when he came in the league

Did Fox also need to learn shooting mechanics after getting drafted to the NBA?

[Spurs da champs]

overstated (to say the least), I'm sure a team with Giannis and Simmons as starters would be extremely elite, logically this is an extreme example (only to emphasize the 4 shooters take), but if Derozan had been doing his mid-ranges and dealing better with the ball (basically playing as he did in the first part of the season), this thread would not exist, so the problem with Demar is in his decision making that was never elite, but he is still one of the strongest players in the league in relation to his position, and I really believe he can be efficient by attacking the rim

DeRozan's strength was apparent when he was playing his natural position at SG but at the 3 he's average at best.

[NameLess Scrub]

Technically, and by definition, anything non-vaginal is sodomy, so yes, you can orally sodomize someone.

Well didn't know that.

Thanks.

[monty4329]

Technically, and by definition, anything non-vaginal is sodomy, so yes, you can orally sodomize someone.

You seem to know your sodomy. Chapeau.

[monty4329]

None of his 3 made 3 pointers last night was unassisted. All 4 of his attempts were catch and shoot. He can most certainly spot up, and effectively so.

I am not sure about that. Now he shoots relatively open for obvious reasons. I can't see him run around multiple screens to shoot a three, with the defense trying to disrupt his flow. Or, I can't see him doing that more efficiently than what he does now. I like him more creating opportunities for others.
I gladly admit he shoots much better than I expected 3 months ago.

[MoSpur02]

If the Spurs acquire a SF before the deadline that is capable of being inserted into the starting lineup as a 3 and D, the Spurs can take Forbes out of the starting lineup. Then the starting lineup would be Aldridge, Gay, SF, Derozan, and White as the PG.

[gambit1990]

not that the spurs will trade him (this season anyways) but i do wonder what they could get...

[Mikeanaro]

Just package him with Murray (2 Super NBA Stars) for AD.
Its a done deal.

[sasaint]

I am not sure about that. Now he shoots relatively open for obvious reasons. I can't see him run around multiple screens to shoot a three, with the defense trying to disrupt his flow. Or, I can't see him doing that more efficiently than what he does now. I like him more creating opportunities for others.
I gladly admit he shoots much better than I expected 3 months ago.

I like him as a multi-dimensional player who is equally capable of scoring on and off-ball and creating for others, and who shows the consistently good BBIQ to make the correct choices.

[MannyIsGod]

Typical Spurstalk thread. Guy goes through a slump and everyone forgets he's an All NBA talent who was carrying this team early on. During that time there were threads about trading LMA too. This isn't 2k. He's had a slump - probably due to injuries - and while I'm excited about Derrick White lets not act like he's all of a sudden the second coming of Jesus.

This is just a stupid thread.

[JuegaBonito]

Typical Spurstalk thread. Guy goes through a slump and everyone forgets he's an All NBA talent who was carrying this team early on. During that time there were threads about trading LMA too. This isn't 2k. He's had a slump - probably due to injuries - and while I'm excited about Derrick White lets not act like he's all of a sudden the second coming of Jesus.

This is just a stupid thread.

Nobody cares about his slump, we just don't believe mid range basketball is gonna win a chip in today's NBA from a SG!

[Rosewood]

Nobody cares about his slump, we just don't believe mid range basketball is gonna win a chip in today's NBA from a SG!

Sitting on that account since 2013 bro? Damn. What a forgettable year to bring him out though.

[Nathan89]

Now the Spurs get to make another trade for a down grade talent. Kawhi trade keeps getting better.

[JuegaBonito]

Now the Spurs get to make another trade for a down grade talent. Kawhi trade keeps getting better.

No, I just regret trading for this dude. As one poster mentioned the best case scenario is for the coaches to drill it into his head all summer that he needs to take 3's and work with him on his shot.

My main issue is his we need a superstar to have a path to a le. We lost our superstar, we made a trade that has us winning games so we can't tank for a super star. How are we suppose to get one then? I just fear DeMar is gonna keep us in mediocrity. If we need to crash a bit and develop our young guys and get a lottery pick this coming summer isn't that better than being dragged to a first round exit year after year? Since when has a team ever won a le without a super star ? Pistons 2005???

I'm thinking our first rounder in the draft and DeMar to take a chance on drafting somebody we feel we can develop into a super star. I mean we developed White into a starter it seems, Murray could make an all star team one day. If we got our hands on a top 15 pick perhaps we could do a lot with that.

[T_Carter]

What are the chances you guys trade him before the deadline?

I mean, he clearly doesn't fit on the roster so why devalue an all NBA player's value by playing him out of position? Makes no sense to me.