What to make of Gary Neal and his role on the team?

[DrunkTXLabrat]

Thats what happens when you play him with players that wont shoot even wide open, so he has to take a shot.
I would like to see a stat that shows who takes the shots when theres less than 5 seconds remaining in each possession, thats what you do when players hide and the PG has to take a forced shot.
Im not saying he should be the backup PG...Im just saying his FG is higher than that. We've seen what he can do if he has a little space, usually when playing with Parker.

that would be an interesting stat.

[AFBlue]

He's not healthy and it's clearly affecting his production on both ends. He needs to get benched until the playoffs to heal up, then get dusted off and come out firing.

Sadly though, I doubt very much that happens due to Tony being out (scoring needed) and Pop being a stubborn ass. I'm pretty sure he'll get the backup PG minutes when Tony returns and continue to play hobbled, inconsistent basketball. Hope I'm wrong.

[jjktkk]

His role is the designated gunner. Neal's scoring abilty is what solidfies his role on this team.

[Boomersgold]

When the playoffs come, Pop will most likely use Neal as the backup. He isn't the type to put his trust into a rookie (De Colo) or someone who's barely played with the Spurs (Cojo).

[bus driver]

isnt neal still hurt?
he needs to rest the rest of the season and get him ready a week before the PO

[spursfaninla]

Neal is not going to benefit much from rest. His injury is plantar fasciitis, which requires months to actually recover from. So he will not be good until after a summer layoff.

[pad300]

I would like to see a stat that shows who takes the shots when theres less than 5 seconds remaining in each possession, thats what you do when players hide and the PG has to take a forced shot.

There is something like that at 82games. com
For example, for Gary Neal
http://www.82games.com/1213/12SAS4.HTM
scroll down to
Shooting Deltails - Shot Clock usage
Gary Neal Take 20% of his shots in the 16-20 second range, and 12% at 21 seconds +

[crc21209]

I don't want Neal to be the backup PG come Playoff time. I don't like his defense, and his shot hasn't looked the same since he got hurt. But...I will admit that he can be a huge offensive weapon off the bench when he's right. With that being said, I wouldn't mind if he's out there as a 2-guard with Tony, Manu, or CoJo at point. And if either Green or Manu are struggling during a game, I wouldn't mind him being out there either...

[DesignatedT]

There is something like that at 82games. com
For example, for Gary Neal
http://www.82games.com/1213/12SAS4.HTM
scroll down to
Shooting Deltails - Shot Clock usage
Gary Neal Take 20% of his shots in the 16-20 second range, and 12% at 21 seconds +

That's pretty interesting.

[therealtruth]

I think Neal should only really play when you can hide him on a non-offensive threat.