Spurs Brooklyn Game Thread 6PM CST ST PADDYS DAY!!!

[barakz21]

I was at the Brooklyn game back in Feb and I remember Claxton humiliating Wemby multiple times, so it’s nice to see Wemby have a mini revenge game.

[itzsoweezee]

Absolute monster game from Vic. Spurs really need to upgrade this roster. There won’t be many games like this next season where he’s not getting double and triple teamed

[scott]

When asked after the game if the Spurs would play in Austin next year, Pop responded "God I hope not"

[Splits]

There's only one ROY this year, it's him. The other accolades will come. Keep him healthy.

[spurraider21]

Wemby was pretty good in the second half imho

[skin27]

There's only one ROY this year, it's him. The other accolades will come. Keep him healthy.

But if pop holding him to 28 minutes per game in the future. He's going to have a hard time winning multiple MVP's

[John B]

When asked after the game if the Spurs would play in Austin next year, Pop responded "God I hope not"

Pop’s joking I’m sure. I think they’ll play more outside of San Antonio as far out to New Mexico

[John B]

Man I think Wemby easily wins DPOY with a better record, multiple times including MVP’s

[CGD]

When asked after the game if the Spurs would play in Austin next year, Pop responded "God I hope not"

That cushy 500M practice complex must be super nice

[SPURt]

They’re building around Mikal Bridges who won’t ever be anything better than a solid 3rd option on a championship team. He’s a 27yr old Vassell.

They refused to trade him for 4 FRP’s iirc

Damn that’s dark

[John B]

Too bad Schroeder is under contract another year in Brooklyn. Would have been nice to bring in as the first guy off the bench once Malik Monk re-ups in Sacramento.

I wouldn’t mind bringing Schroeder and Bridges in exchange for future picks FRP’s, help expedite Spurs rebuild, likewise help Nets on theirs, draft a PG as PG-in-training, another wing and defensive C in that order.

[Pauleta14]

When asked after the game if the Spurs would play in Austin next year, Pop responded "God I hope not"

I think he meant Tombouctou in ref to his previous answer.

[Pauleta14]

Two areas that Victor really needs to improve are his grip on the ball/overall aressivity on the boards and setting himself closer to the rim when calling the ball on the post, he should eat hours of TD doing it.

[PhantomDashCam]

Like a seasons worth of highlights in one game. He’s unbelievable.

[John B]

Two areas that Victor really needs to improve are his grip on the ball/overall aressivity on the boards and setting himself closer to the rim when calling the ball on the post, he should eat hours of TD doing it.

Wtf… you know that Wemby is not built like Duncan, his strong low center gravity to pound his defender. Wemby’s 7’4, 100 lbs. Wemby needs to put in a lot of muscle to mimic Duncan’s post moves. That would take years of slowly bulking up. It took Giannis 5-7 pounds every year to get there. Timmy 6’11 and 7’5 wingspan allowed him to dribble low while using his big body and strong wide stance to move his defender. I doubt Wemby does that anytime soon. Try The Dream shake with Wemby’s ball handling.

[baseline bum]

I wouldn’t mind bringing Schroeder and Bridges in exchange for future picks FRP’s, help expedite Spurs rebuild, likewise help Nets on theirs, draft a PG as PG-in-training, another wing and defensive C in that order.

Think I gave up on all hope of landing Bridges once I saw Houston offer Brooklyn their picks back for him.

[Tyronn Lue]

But if pop holding him to 28 minutes per game in the future. He's going to have a hard time winning multiple MVP's

I don't think he'll be held to those minutes in the future.

[Tyronn Lue]

Wtf… you know that Wemby is not built like Duncan, his strong low center gravity to pound his defender. Wemby’s 7’4, 100 lbs. Wemby needs to put in a lot of muscle to mimic Duncan’s post moves. That would take years of slowly bulking up. It took Giannis 5-7 pounds every year to get there. Timmy 6’11 and 7’5 wingspan allowed him to dribble low while using his big body and strong wide stance to move his defender. I doubt Wemby does that anytime soon. Try The Dream shake with Wemby’s ball handling.

Victor doesn't need to put on a lot of weight. He needs to remain healthy and mobile. His quickness and speed is important. Kareem was never bulky and did just fine I think.

[John B]

I don't think he'll be held to those minutes in the future.

Agree. I think the goal for the rest of the season is to help get Wemby his ROY, while continue auditioning which players get to stay.

[Tyronn Lue]

Two areas that Victor really needs to improve are his grip on the ball/overall aressivity on the boards and setting himself closer to the rim when calling the ball on the post, he should eat hours of TD doing it.

Tim always did his work early then became an immoveable base with the defender boxed out. Victor uses spin moves. The Spurs will probably not go to a post up game, but keep Victor in motion more than Tim was. Two completely different body and play styles. If Tim had Victors stroke he'd have averaged 30 a game.

[Tyronn Lue]

Agree. I think the goal for the rest of the season is to help get Wemby his ROY, while continue auditioning which players get to stay.

Once he hits 65 games I'd think it's a lock.

[SpurSpike]

I liked the closing lineup that pop stuck with through the end of the 4th and the fact that he didn't change it for overtime either! Progress!

[Mr. Body]

Think I gave up on all hope of landing Bridges once I saw Houston offer Brooklyn their picks back for him.

There is no evidence that this happened.

[John B]

Victor doesn't need to put on a lot of weight. He needs to remain healthy and mobile. His quickness and speed is important. Kareem was never bulky and did just fine I think.

Nah, I agree. I was contrasting Timmy vs Wemby, different styles completely. Yes, Kareem’s sky hooks also helped, which is also not bad to pattern some of Wemby’s shots. I remember Magic was unstoppable using his version of sky hook, add some up and under, dream shakes, damn.

[Pauleta14]

Wtf… you know that Wemby is not built like Duncan, his strong low center gravity to pound his defender. Wemby’s 7’4, 100 lbs. Wemby needs to put in a lot of muscle to mimic Duncan’s post moves. That would take years of slowly bulking up. It took Giannis 5-7 pounds every year to get there. Timmy 6’11 and 7’5 wingspan allowed him to dribble low while using his big body and strong wide stance to move his defender. I doubt Wemby does that anytime soon. Try The Dream shake with Wemby’s ball handling.

I’m not saying he should bulk up or model his game to TD but look at his work in setting himself up as early as possible. It doesn’t require huge strength to keep the positon
Right now he’s asking it way too close to the 3pt line and it makes his job more difficult.