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tp has played more with manu then mason
It's interesting to know that TP said he prefers to play with Manu rather than Mason Jr. I think that's the main reason he picked Manu in his starting lineup, but he may agree with Pop's decision to make him play with the second unit.
tp has played more with manu then mason
I'm starting to think that the failure of the play making/play offs Mason experiment could mean he became expendable...
It's indoubtable that, if we don't want a third playmaker, at least we need an insurance like a player that is normally a guard but when necessary can be the playmaker...Gino has been that player before, but we had Voughn too...and the year before we had Barry.
The point is I'm not so sure that M. Williams could make a lot better than Mason...
A no brainer for me. The best 5 players should start:
Duncan
Manu
Parker
Jefferson
McDyess
No need for Manu to come/spark the bench anymore. Instead, Pop can simply always keep at least 2 out of the big 4 on the court. And of course bothe TD and Manu's minutes need to be managed. With that starting lineup a lot of times we can take an early lead and coast the rest of the game with the bench.
Bonner!! Now starting at center!!!
Manu off the bench with Hill, Blair/Ratliff, Finley & Bonner/Haipslip. IMO Pops wants the first unit to play SpursBall. The second unit will now have more freedom to run and gun. No more hold the lead until the #1 unit gets back. How about extending the lead!! At the end of each game it will be the BIG 3 and whoever works best with them to finish that particular game. Pop will mix and match.
Manu starting, lol
let's take baby steps and just hope he can stay off the IR for the whole season.
That's the best point of all. Manu energizes the team, whenever he plays. However, you'd want him out there as chief playmaker for the 2nd unit. Of course, he'll be on the floor to close quarters and close games.
I think Williams is going to surprise a lot of us this year, inscluding me. I've read lots of good things about him on this site, his versitility at positions, his huge improvement offensively and defensively, and his familiarity with the Spurs system. He might surprise and become the 1st playmaker off the bench supplanting Manus' usual role.
Thus I tend to agree with TP and his starters for this year.
Besides, it's well known now from all the posts here and the reports from Pop that it's time Manu was the starter.
the last time i saw Bogans play I liked his defensive tenacity. he shoots the three at a respectable 35% for his career. Mason is too soft on the defensive end for my tastes. if Bogans can hit the three a bit more consistently this year (and he'll have a lot of wide open ones) i wonder if his ability to do that along with play defense would at least earn him Pop's consideration to take the starting spot from Mason, who i think will start at the start of the season.
i think the starting two-guard spot will be faught out by Bogans and Mason more than Mason and Manu. i think Manu coming of the bench is the best option with the starting lineup as good as it is this year.
on Tony's facebook, we can see a little video with Manu before U2 show in Dallas
and Tony don't pass the ball to Manu
Pop, has already stated in previous interviews that he would like to have the option to start Ginobli and jefferson at same time given ginobli's health is not an issue..
My preferred starting five would be:
TP
MG
JR
TD
McD
Bench is much better than last yr more athletic and much better on offensive.....
I agree with Parker, that should be the starting 5, but i dont think popovich will agree with him.
http://spurstalk.com/forums/showpost...3&postcount=50
My thoughts on the matter haven't changed much in the last three months. Manu, even in limited minutes, can be the guy to elevate this bench to something special.
I know it's been cliched to death but I'm gonna repeat it because it applies.
It's not who starts the game that matters, it's who ends it". Starting 5 is more about glory than effectiveness when it comes to teams like the Spurs/Lakers/Mavs. Coaches sometimes use it to get a player to be more effective. Much like Luke Walton starting over Lamar Odom the year before. It builds confidence in tier players. Much like Bonner "He's a starter", improves his confidence.
End of a game, I'm sure Tony gets his wish with a Tony/Manu/ /Tim/Dice
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