Game blog: Preseason Game 7: Spurs vs. Heat

[duncan228]

My condolences to Anthony and his family.
Maybe the moderators want to open a new thread to offer support for him in these difficult times?

There aren't really mods here. It's a great idea to start a thread for this, you should do it.

Edit: benefactor started one.

[ElNono]

There aren't really mods here. It's a great idea to start a thread for this, you should do it.

Edit: benefactor started one.

I just couldn link the original article.

Thanks benefactor!

[benefactor]

I just couldn link the original article.

Thanks benefactor!

[Obstructed_View]

But back to basketball, I'm gonna be pissed if Hairston gets cut. Losing Farmer's disappointing, but if they can't make a roster move, then Hairston has to make this team.

[Ice009]

We'll have to wait and see, but I'm going by what Pop originally said about wanting offense. If they can't keep both I'm going to say that Pop picks Farmer.

[Obstructed_View]

We'll have to wait and see, but I'm going by what Pop originally said about wanting offense. If they can't keep both I'm going to say that Pop picks Farmer.

If that's the case, then I'm not sure why Pop picked Hill, Hairston and Gist.

[Ice009]

If that's the case, then I'm not sure why Pop picked Hill, Hairston and Gist.

Good point. I don't think any of us know what Pop is doing.

It's actually starting to piss me off when he says anything now because I don't know if he means it.

[Obstructed_View]

If he picks a guy known for long arms and good defense, who has proven that he can play good NBA defense, and then cuts him for shooters, including a BAD shooter, then it's really going to be hard to defend him when I start attacking this year.

[Ice009]

lol what is Pop doing. I have no clue what he is looking for. Like you guys said in another thread I would have preferred they got Tim some help up front.

[galvatron3000]

lol what is Pop doing. I have no clue what he is looking for. Like you guys said in another thread I would have preferred they got Tim some help up front.

I think we all would have but from where and at what price. Remember the Spurs aren't paying top dollar and aren't bringing in player who will demand as much money as Tim with nothing to give in return outside of the big three. Always factor in salary and needs when figuring what the Spurs are going to do.

[Obstructed_View]

I think we all would have but from where and at what price. Remember the Spurs aren't paying top dollar and aren't bringing in player who will demand as much money as Tim with nothing to give in return outside of the big three. Always factor in salary and needs when figuring what the Spurs are going to do.

I don't know, how about in the draft? The Spurs passed up a lot of guys that can score for guys that can play defense, and then let two of those guys go despite their impressive play because there's a "need" on offense. The perceived needs were there well before the draft.

The Spurs targeted the same positions in free agency that they did in the draft and ended up with a bunch of players that were all competing for basically one spot, while another was basically guaranteed a spot because he's two inches taller. , Gist showed a real ability to hit jumpers, plus he can rebound and block shots. I'm beginning to suspect that he was allowed to go to Europe so he wouldn't challenge for Tolliver's spot.

[Ice009]

, Gist showed a real ability to hit jumpers, plus he can rebound and block shots. I'm beginning to suspect that he was allowed to go to Europe so he wouldn't challenge for Tolliver's spot.

Gist may have destroyed Tolliver had he been here for preseason.

[Obstructed_View]

Gist may have destroyed Tolliver had he been here for preseason.

Exactly. It seems pretty likely that Pop made the decision about Tolliver way before camp, so Gist's exodus may have been politically motivated.

[The Truth #6]

Exactly. It seems pretty likely that Pop made the decision about Tolliver way before camp, so Gist's exodus may have been politically motivated.

I'll agree that in sending Gist away it was a commitment to Tolliver. The rationale, like many things with the FO, is something we will never be able to fully understand. On one hand there seems to be vigorous discussions in meetings but in the end it seems to come down to the whims of Pop.

He preaches defense and is smitten by shooters is a shorter answer.

[Obstructed_View]

I'll agree that in sending Gist away it was a commitment to Tolliver. The rationale, like many things with the FO, is something we will never be able to fully understand. On one hand there seems to be vigorous discussions in meetings but in the end it seems to come down to the whims of Pop.

He preaches defense and is smitten by shooters is a shorter answer.

Another good short answer is that he's listened to the boring talk too long and secretly dreams of being Mike D'Antoni.

[SenorSpur]

I'll agree that in sending Gist away it was a commitment to Tolliver. The rationale, like many things with the FO, is something we will never be able to fully understand. On one hand there seems to be vigorous discussions in meetings but in the end it seems to come down to the whims of Pop.

He preaches defense and is smitten by shooters is a shorter answer.

Which is why I'm still baffled at the choice of Farmer over Hairston...even though I shouldn't be. The Spurs iden y is defense, yet they've got a few players who are terrible defenders.

[tp2021]

He preaches defense and is smitten by shooters is a shorter answer.

His wife of 7 years is Bruce Bowen, but the hot coworker he has fantasized about at the office for years is Michael Finley.