Random Thoughts: Spurs vs. Clippers - Dec. 13, 2018

[ginobilized]

Thanks, Timvp!
Always great to read your thoughts. Even sweeter when we blow out a conference rival!

One thing that this team has cleaned up is turnovers. 4 in the 1st half. This is vital for success and shows me that these players are buying into the system and focusing on taking care of the ball.
That's not a given in this new era of NBA play.

[phxspurfan]

-Speaking of Bertans' defense

Bert has the physical tools to be a decent defender in Today's NBA . He is tall, long, and young enough to run around a bit. He's no Andre Roberson out there, but when he has confidence, he can be a decent defender given his physical tools. I just wish they would coach him up a bit more on that end, because they seem to be giving him the Bonner treatment (just put your arms up on defense, try not to foul, don't be aggressive, and play your role which is shooting 3s).

edit: Bert also has good shot blocking instincts. Again, if the FO would invest in coaching him a bit more, he has a lot of potential to be a nasty player.

-While I'm not the biggest Cunningham fan in the world (...) Offensively, he's shooting 51 percent on three-pointers for the season

I think perception plays a big role here. Without Kawhi, Pop has reverted to his earlier principle of having a Centerpiece (the major role of a primary wing defender). Since this roster lacks a true SF, Cunningham is what he's got to work with given that strategy. But yes, I'm also pleasantly surprised with his touch from 3. He seems to have practiced corner 3's a bit because he is firing away from there and hitting them.

[Play Boban]

Give me grades, damn it.