Howard, Yao, Marion, Garnett, Jefferson, Boozer, Jamison, Randolph and Kaman. So actually there are nine players currently averaging 15 points and ten boards. (I counted Okafor in my original count but he doesn't average 15 points)
Of those nine, Jamison and Kaman are both artificially inflated by playing on a team that can't rebound (Jamison) and a team with no scorers (Kaman). Putting a late first round pick or even a mid lottery pick into the company of the seven other players is pretty ludicrous.
Even saying 10 and 8 is probably ludicrous seeing as such number would make him a top ten center in the NBA. With other bigs around him and the propensity for Pop to go small, Splitter's averages probably won't be much more than what Oberto is currently putting up. If he puts up better numbers than Oberto (6 points, 6.5 rebounds), Splitter would be doing great.
Oberto's success is due to that, as well as him prob being one of the smartest players on the team next to Horry and Duncan.
IMO Splitter won't have the luxury of "letting it come to him"
Hes gonna have pop yelling at him to be agressive, and having plays run.
IMO they all have bright futures but if I had to pick I'd say Splitter just because he proved himself in Europe.
Mahinmi looks to be on the right track in the D-League and with the Spurs coaching staff he can become a starter maybe even next year for the Spurs IMO (too much?).
And Williams hasn't had as much time as Ian for the Spurs but so far in the D-League he's looking good. He more than likely won't be a great player but there's nothing that can show me he will never be capable of being a good role player in the NBA.
I actually think Marcus has a very natural feel for the game. He was just overwhelmed early trying to adapt to the Spurs system. I think that his being called up is a testament to his work ethic and tenacity. Hopefully he will apply those to overhauling his jumper soon.
What about Ian's feel for the game at this point?
It seems he's an INCREDIBLY aggressive player at this point, but has he been able to defer in double-team situations and get the general idea of what the defense is presenting him with?
Also, how is he on defense...from a system understanding perspective?
It seems Ian has the tools (athleticism, tenacity, etc.) to succeed, but it seems what has yet to be determined is his understanding or feel for the game. What insights can you provide?
I hope your right chump, I want to root for marcus.I actually think Marcus has a very natural feel for the game. He was just overwhelmed early trying to adapt to the Spurs system
+1
I have a feeling I'm gonna like this guy a lot.
He's actually becoming pretty good at recognizing double teams and trying to find the open man - though I wonder just how many of those he is going to see in the NBA. He only has one or two real post moves and one reliable shot. His face up game at this point is nonexistent. Baby steps.
Not bad really. He has really had to muzzle his instincts to jump and swat at anything that comes his way or grab at anyone that may get past him. The decrease in his foul rate is clear evidence of this. Now that he is able to stay in games, he'll be able to work more other basics like rebounding position as well as the finer points of the defense. The best thing is he seems to have completely bought into the overall helping philosophy of the system, he is definitely willing to learn and accepts that everything he learns and does is going to serve that system.Also, how is he on defense...from a system understanding perspective?
I don't think Ian had a natural feel for the game at all. He was really eager to do everything at once and by himself. He is greatly benefiting from having his role defined and having his game being micromanaged and built from the ground up at this point. I think the reduced pressure, greater practice time and easier compe ion found in the D-League is really working well for him.It seems Ian has the tools (athleticism, tenacity, etc.) to succeed, but it seems what has yet to be determined is his understanding or feel for the game. What insights can you provide?
Thanks for the insights Chump. I'm really glad to hear about his at ude and work ethic.
Here's hoping he continues to develop his offense and general understanding of the game....
My mind tells me Splitter, but my gut tells me Ian. I could be wrong though.
Tiago will thrill
If Tiago can put 10 and 8 he'll be GREAT for the Spurs10 and 8 is better than the number David Robinson put up in 2003. And far better than any center the Spurs have had since then.
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