Random Thoughts: Spurs vs. Grizzlies - Jan. 5, 2019

[BillMc]

Spurs deserve and were more likely than not to receive an All-Star before the surge. Now, it's a virtual wrap. I expect it to be DeRozan. Since re-gaining form, Aldridge has been back to being the best player on the team, but the former has been more consistent and garnered more attention, both because of the trade/reaction and the fact that he's a perimeter player.

Locks: Jokic, Curry, Durant, Harden, James, Davis, George, Lillard.

Likely: Westbrook, DeRozan

On the bubble: Green, Thompson, Conley, Gasol, Towns, Holiday, Aldridge, Gobert.

At this writing, I'd guess Thompson and Gobert. Of course, neither Warrior should even receive consideration (Doncic, Harris, Fox, etc. are more deserving), but they will.

Good breakdown.

I'd hope LMA would get in over Klay (who has had a much media-noted cold streak). Green has been awful. LMA has a chance.

[tbdog]

I've been really impressed with DeRozan's rebounding this year.

Rebounding since that Houston debacle has been better. Guards are getting in there. Forbes and Beli struggle with size though and they miss time a bit. White has a decent nake at it. Add Murray in next year, things will look better.

[John B]

Thanks Timvp for taking the time. Enjoy the rest of your vacation. Spot on as always. Spurs need to have a killer instinct to step on the opponent’s throat with the big lead. Also the comeback coincidentally had Cunningham in, coincidence? The emergence of LW4 hopefully will become the healthy solution. After the 34 points shooting display in the G league I think he’s ready, or maybe another game or two at the G league. i

[wildbill2u]

Kori:
I assume y'all must have some relatives up there because no one in their right mind would go that far to fish in that weather. Especially when you could just as easily hit the Gulf of Cortez our of warm Mazatlan for some serious fishing on Sailfish and great eating bullnosed dolphin.(mahi-Mahi). But whatever your tastes, as the saying goes, "time spent fishing is not charged to your lifespan" So have a great time.

[boutons_deux]

I've been really impressed with DeRozan's rebounding this year.

yep, rebounding for a non-big is reliable indicator of grit, energy, hustle.

is why Pau the Shot Spectator isn't a killer rebounder (unless he's already standing under the basket)

[UncleDennis]

That Marco pass to a cutting Poeltl was nasty shape shifting type stuff.

I can't believe how good all the secondary guys look, whether it be Forbes, Bertans, White...that confidence switch didn't get pressed it got smashed into the right position. Really proud of what these guys have accomplished.