Jefferson hopes his power forward minutes drop

[z0sa]

I think that's the general consensus, RJ ...

[SenorSpur]

I love Pop, but I have to admit that the notion of trying to "shoe horn" RJ into a position that he had rarely played, and one that he was clearly uncomfortable with was short-sighted. Especially considering the fact that RJ was clearly struggling to adjust to the Spurs style to begin with and not playing well - it just made no sense. In fact, it only complicated matters.

I have a better suggestion for Pop - sometimes it's not good to muddy the water. There's something to be said for players that fit a particular profile, that possess certain skill sets and are productive at certain positions.

[TJastal]

I love Pop, but I have to admit that the notion of trying to "shoe horn" RJ into a position that he had rarely played, and one that he was clearly uncomfortable with was short-sighted. Especially considering the fact that RJ was clearly struggling to adjust to the Spurs style to begin with and not playing well - it just made no sense. In fact, it only complicated matters.

I have a better suggestion for Pop - sometimes it's not good to muddy the water. There's something to be said for players that fit a particular profile, that possess certain skill sets and are productive at certain positions.

Like Roger Mason Jr? lol

Pop does love his unconventionalities...

[mingus]

RMJ doesn't belong anywhere near an NBA court. he's shooting 20% in NY.

I think RJ can be valuable at the 4 this year against some teams. Isn't going to work against the elite though.

[temujin]

I just hope his minutes drop, period.

[Agloco]

Jefferson hopes his power forward minutes drop
By Tim Griffin

http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblog...ower-forw.html

Everyone not named Gregg Popovich hopes for this.

[wontstartdumbthreads]

I love Pop, but I have to admit that the notion of trying to "shoe horn" RJ into a position that he had rarely played,

Like pitcher.

[duncan228]

Jefferson grasping the ‘Spurs Way’
By Mike Monroe

http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/s...105744458.html

[ohmwrecker]

We're not discussing me in this thread. Is it that difficult to stick with the topic at hand?

Sure. RJ is stating the obvious. thread/

Who's crying now?

[phxspurfan]

Anyone have preseason video of Bobby Simmons playing the 4? I wasn't able to catch any of the games since I'm not in the area, but I'd love to have a preview of what we're all in store to see :*(

[The Truth #6]

I can see why RJ wouldn't want to play the 4 considering how things went last year. But IF the Spurs actually do put an emphasis on the fastbreak he may change his tune. In other words, if he's able to get easy points in transition like he's used to in the past, then I think he'll be more amenable being the "power forward".

But if he gets put in as the 4 and the team plays more traditional set offenses, then I can see how RJ would get frustrated and the team would suffer in general.