Notebook: Spurs will deliberate then decide Brown's playoff status today

[Kori Ellis]

I have a strong feeling that Pop will leave Brown off of the roster.

In favor of who, Wilks or Marks?

[MannyIsGod]

We sure as don't need six bigs, and as much as I love Marks, he doesn't belong on the playoff roster. I've listened to the debate over Wilks/Brown, and I've come to the exact same conclusion.

There are very few people in this leauge who can guard Boykins. Wilks is not amoung that group. It just doesn't make sense to leave Brown off of the roster for the very unlikely possibility that Wilks will be able to stop a bench player who is great, but not the center of Denvers game.

Brown belongs on that roster.

[BigVee]

I don't think you keep someone (wilks) on the roster just because he MIGHT help against a particular player in the first round. Nor do I think D Brown will be of much help (unfortunately) because of his injury. Since the bigger players...TD and Rasho are of questionable health I think you keep Marks on the roster...as much as he often looks like a wild kangaroo jumping around out there..the further the Spurs advance the bigger the teams get...

[Que Gee]

If we are seriously creating a playoff roster around a 5'7" guard named, Earl Boykins...This team is in SERIOUS trouble and has no chance of winning a le.

[bigzak25]

i think wilks should make it at the expense of TMAss (who has been a big dissappointment imo), but we know that ain't gonna happen....

but as much as i like wilks, i wouldn't sacrafice dev's spot for him...

Duncan, Horry
Bruce, GRob, Dev
Rasho, Nazr, Mass,
Manu, Barry
TP, Beno.

[MannyIsGod]

I want 5 bigs going into the playoffs. Mass has muscle, and he can match up against stronger forwards like Forton etc etc.

But Wilks has ONE matchup, and he's STILL going to get burned in that one. I'm sorry, but babyface Mike can watch from the bench. In street clothes.

[MadDog73]

i think wilks should make it at the expense of TMAss (who has been a big dissappointment imo), but we know that ain't gonna happen....

Are you kidding me? Wilks for Massenburg? Lord, if you're going to dis Mass, at LEAST but another big (Marks) in for him.

Or do you admit, Mass is better than Marks?

[bigzak25]

i'm sorry man, i think rash, naz, and horry with TD should be enough to get the job done. Grob is 240lbs...and we know he's good for some fouls as well.

Mass is muscle. no doubt. but he can't get up off the ground. i've seen too many people take it to the cup on his ass or just plain ol DUNK while he's just standing...watching....

case in point, Horry saved the day in that clippers game....came over and blocked the shot of TMass's man....that's how i saw it...am i wrong? i'd like to be.

it's a moot point anyway bro, no way in pop leaves him off...but only cuz he's a vet. if he was a young guy, he'd be off. Kiwi is a better player than Mass based on heart and hustle alone...better rebounder too, but wouldn't get any respect on D in the playoffs and he's not going to be taking any minutes or shots away from rash/td/horry so that's why marks is off.


i was TMass supporter automatically as he was/is a former spur, but he's just dissappointed me this year, what can i say. so yeah, i vote wilks>mass. that's just me. flame away.

[MannyIsGod]

I respect Zak. I disagree, but you do have good logic behind it.

[whottt]

I think Zak is right basically...Mass sucked this year, but IMO he redeemed himself and showed his value in both of the double OT games...He can't block shots like Horry but his toughness inside helped us win both of those games.

If not for the double OT games I wouldn't want Mass on the roster either.

[MadDog73]

so yeah, i vote wilks>mass. that's just me. flame away.

No flame. At least you have the balls to say it...

While Massenburg pisses me off when he mishandles the ball, or isn't quite quick enough, as you point out, his experience more than makes up for Marks hustle (as much as I like Marks).

I've been arguing Marks over Wilks for some time now, but it was shot down by committee. (As you say, we already have enough bigs).

So, it's between Wilks and Devin, basically a gamble. Do you take the better Brown and hope he can play, or the unproven Wilks, who will probably end up on the bench anyway.

Hopefully, in the end, the choice won't matter much, as Parker and Beno prove to be more than enough to carry us to another Championship.

[bigbendbruisebrother]

In favor of who, Wilks or Marks?

I know and I understand the argument for having Wilks (Boykins), and I imagine that's what Pop will do, but if it were up to me, I'd choose Marks for one reason.

Every big we have except Massenburg is injured (Horry stress fracture, Duncan/Rasho ankles, Nazr groin). As the playoffs grind on, we'll need deep bench relievers to spell these guys. Marks has played good D, he hasn't screwed up the offense too badly, and as someone pointed out, it's fun to see Napoleon Dynamite on the ally oop.

[bigbendbruisebrother]

i think wilks should make it at the expense of TMAss

Massenburg and Marks are the only 100% healthy bigs we have. T Mass has a nice midrange game, and we need a painful foul giver for Denver's bigs.

PS Zak, the disappearance of your signature photos has left several pairs of voids in my life.