With the SF role on the Spurs starting lineup being pretty much catch and shoot 3's while Duncan and Parker create.. theres a good chance JA would be able to flourish in that role if given the opportunity.. if it were fair to the team.

I think its asking too much for the young guys to be playing together off the bench without at least 1 of the big 3 on the floor with them. So thats why im not too keen on bringing Tiago, JA and Kawhi all off the bench.. i dont like that balance. At least 1, if not 2 of them should be starting alongside Tim and Tony imo.. and bring Manu off the bench to take the pressure of the young guys.

Another thing.. it may be a reason why Blair struggles more when coming off the bench. He gets that little bit of extra attention and things arent as easy playing off Matt Bonner and George Hill compared to Tim and Tony. Thats why i think Tiago would really flourish in the starting lineup given the opportunity.. hes pretty crafty around the rim off of pick and roll feeds.. especially compared to creating from the post.. which is really the only way he can score when he was playing his minutes with George Hill last season due to the lack of creativity and easy opportunities.

Anyway.. whatever.. i have sort of given up hope already which is sad. Im expecting Tim/Blair/RJ for the first part of the season.. then when that fails.. Tim/Bonner/RJ.