May we draft a surprise one
the frustration is not for that reason, no one believes that the team had le chances, although if the support roster existed (because I can not call Bertans, Mills, Belli, Dante, Quincy from a supporting roster of a playoff team in the west), we could have reached the conference finals.
the frustration is because neither I, nor you, nor anyone here are sure that this will really happen, and much of this because of the so-called "corporate knowledge"
Last edited by r0drig0lac; 04-29-2019 at 02:28 PM.
It's not your case probably but I believe there are people genuinely expecting the team to contend for the 'ship every single season. I was referring to them
Again, I didn't explain myself well. I was thinking in the replacements for Cunningham, Pondexter, Motiejunas... Mills, Belinelli and Bertans will stay for sure as they are under contract. I would be surprised if Gay isn't offered a contract he accepts. So let's say Spurs make their classic off-season moves. Still there is room for some secondary signings plus the draft kids. Addiotionally, should PATFO decide to make a (minor) trade around the draft night, we would add an interesting player to the roster.the frustration is because neither I, nor you, nor anyone here are sure that this will really happen, and much of this because of the so-called "corporate knowledge"
Sorry guys, my English insn't good enough.
That starteting lineup would never work. Not a single three point shooter in there.
If only Pop would take Mills and Beli out of the rotation, they could be only a good 3&D guy away from having a pretty solid 10 men rotation for both sides of the ball:
Murray, White, DeRozan, 3&D, Aldridge
Forbes, Walker, Bertans, Gay, Poeltl
I don't see why that type of lineup can't be top 10 in both offense and defense. Unfortunately, we all know Mills and Beli aren't going anywhere.
Also, we need to start shooting more threes. DeRozan needs to go back to his last Toronto season, even if he hits only around 30%, oppossing teams knowing that he will, at least, take the shot helps a lot.
Aldridge needs to put up 1 or 2 per game too, and Murray and White will need to don't pass up any open looks. If you miss, you miss, but at least try.
Then what would your starting lineup be?
Which 3&D players do you have in mind?
Not like that. Murray is our run run point guard, so put Walker with him. That's the speed team. And better if it's the bench, the juice group.
Make the slower group the starters. Also, White and Forbes now have game experience together.
Also, separate DDR and Aldridge. DDR has speed, he can run. Put him with the juice group.
Bertans is not starter material because he doesn't have the muscle mass to defend NBA forwards. And I don't think he can run with the juice group. Maybe. Basically, he's an eleventh man type.
Starters,
White, Forbes, Gay, Aldridge, Poeltl. Half court offense. Good size, the players know each other, and Forbes, White, and Gay all have 3pt credibility, especially Forbes.
Bench,
Murray, Walker, DDR, a new 3&D who can run, and a small-ball center/pf who can run.
Starters Strategy,
Standard Spurs half-court offense for the starters, good ball movement, look for the open man, etc. Stout defense.
Bench strategy,
Go high octane for leather, and try to blast the opposing team's bench right off the court, especially when the opposing bench is slow.
Looks interesting on paper. All plans do.
Wouldn't mind getting rid of DDR, Aldridge and the rest of those worthless vets (including Patty).
Mills and Belinelli for Covington would be my dream scenario, but I know it won't happen.
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