Ludden: Duncan not done yet

[whottt]

He wasn't a counterpuncher in 99.

Oh, yeah, that's right, he wasn't the coach then.

Right, it was Mario "Soft Speech" Elie back then.

[tsb2000]

We'll see. I have the feeling that AJ is going to be the type that wears on his players.

That did happen in SA, after all. It's why AJ never was an assistant for the Spurs.

[v2freak]

Did you not watch AJ run circles around Pop in last year's playoffs?

As of this second, I'd say that AJ is a better coach than Pop. Dallas has pretty good talent but 70 wins? That's just sick with that team.

Oh and AJ got his coaching ring in '99.

Is this still valid when you consider who studied under whom?

[duncan228]

Duncan amazes me. Always. Even his worst games impress me. He's the reason I'm a Spurs fan. I love articles like this where we get a little more of his personality. He certainly is not done. I can see the fire in his eyes this season. I look forward to seeing him raise the trophy again. (I hope it's this year, but I'm certain he will get another before he retires.)

[peskypesky]

AJ did a good job, but Pop was exceptionally ty in that series. He was stubborn about the lineups he used and he flatly refused any lineup that might have forced the Mavs to adjust.

Pop is too much of a counterpuncher sometimes.

Honestly, it wasn't that hard for AJ to outcoach Pop when Pop was the one outcoaching himself.

I am in full agreement with you on this one. Pop adjusted the Spurs to the Mavs instead of the other way around.

[SKINNYPIMP210]

First Off Howard Is An Amazing Talent, And Bosh Is Too. But Duncan Is Still The "best" Hands Down. If You Look At What He's Done Throughout The Years It's Astonishing!

I Think Bosh And That Toronto Team Have A Good Chance Of Making Some Big Noise In The Years To Come. I Don't Know If You Saw That Game Against Houston But They Killed Them. Now Either The Spurs Defense Made Toronto Look Ugly In Their Game Against Us...or...houston's Defense Sucks. And I Don't Think Houston's Defense Sucks. Toronto Looked Like A Completely Different Team Out There!

Ok Onto Howard, Straight Up The Dude Is A Beast! All He Needs Is A Little More Talent On His Team And Some Veteran Players And His Game Will Develop And Orlando Will Make Some Noise As Well.

Well, That's Just My Take On Things.

[boutons_]

"Pop adjusted the Spurs to the Mavs"

He seems always to say or mean "we'll play whatever way the other teams wants to play" rather than "We will play our strengths and force the other team to react". fast or slow, big or small. ing weird

I don't really care, if the Spurs would only play hard defense 48 minutes. I don't think Pop ever means "we adjust to the other team by playing soft on defense".

[LAKERS4LIFE]

But again, like I said, Pop >>>>> AJ in terms of who would be better coaching this team. Phil Jackson vs. Pop would be closer, but I'd still go with Pop.

U are just plain stupid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE ZEN MASTER >>>>>>>>> POPA

9 les as a coach
1 le as a player

[remingtonbo2001]

Duncan's lack of athleticism could be percieved as an attribute. Like he said, "I play slow". Basketball is a game of rhythm, although many rely on speed and athleticism. I noticed something when I was playing basketball. I never really had trouble guarding speed, nor athleticism, BUT...this is key....If I was matched up against someone with an awkard rhythm, say shot release, I would be thrown completely off, defensively speaking. Timing is such an underrated quality in basketball. Duncan has excellent timing. Duncan might be slow, but he's also the smoothest player to step foot on the court since Dr. J. That being said, the greatest benefit that comes from Duncan's game will be it's consistancy. Duncan plays a mental game, he doesn't rely on athleticism as much as others. Granted he needs to be healthy. But I don't see Timmy's knees wearing down, or having back issues similar to David. His game doesn't require as much physical effort. While he has suffered ankle injuries, his body doesn't seem to be wearing down, nor does it appear likely to occur anytime soon. When Duncan finally becomes board with this game, that's when he'll hang it up. I think if David's back had not been an issue, he would have played a season or two more. I could see Timmy being around another 7-8 years.

[LAKERS4LIFE]

Duncan's lack of athleticism could be percieved as an attribute. Like he said, "I play slow". Basketball is a game of rhythm, although many rely on speed and athleticism. I noticed something when I was playing basketball. I never really had trouble guarding speed, nor athleticism, BUT...this is key....If I was matched up against someone with an awkard rhythm, say shot release, I would be thrown completely off, defensively speaking. Timing is such an underrated quality in basketball. Duncan has excellent timing. Duncan might be slow, but he's also the smoothest player to step foot on the court since Dr. J. That being said, the greatest benefit that comes from Duncan's game will be it's consistancy. Duncan plays a mental game, he doesn't rely on athleticism as much as others. Granted he needs to be healthy. But I don't see Timmy's knees wearing down, or having back issues similar to David. His game doesn't require as much physical effort. While he has suffered ankle injuries, his body doesn't seem to be wearing down, nor does it appear likely to occur anytime soon. When Duncan finally becomes board with this game, that's when he'll hang it up. I think if David's back had not been an issue, he would have played a season or two more. I could see Timmy being around another 7-8 years.

Timing = Boring & Soft

[duncan228]

Timing = Boring & Soft

I just don't get it. How can Duncan's resume lead anyone to boring and soft? He may not be flashy, he may not dunk and chest pump but he can ing play. And win. MVP's. le's. In a game where championship's are the bottom line Duncan's trophy case is overflowing. I'll take him anytime over any other player in the league.

[T Park]

christ

more trolls.

Shame Kori is such a nice person.

[Kori Ellis]

christ

more trolls.

Shame Kori is such a nice person.

Shame that you guys can't just ignore them. Ignore it and they will go away. about them, ban them, and they just get new IP address and come back.

[exstatic]

Hey Kori, if you have any feedback to your BBS software, can you see if they can put an "ignore" button right by a "person's" info box on the post? There are some people you just know are going to be ty trolls right off the bat.

[ArgSpursFan]

U are just plain stupid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE ZEN MASTER >>>>>>>>> POPA

9 les as a coach
1 le as a player

Yeah,right,With Jordan,Pippen,Kukoc,Shaq,Kobe,Horry,H.Grant,Rodman ect, as players......9 les

But look now:With Kobe and a bunch of Average role players= O les

you are right,He is the MAN