Aside from RJ, I was really excited about this season because of Splitter. I loved his toughness, his PnR defense, and his overall play. You can see how smart he is as a basketball player.
For a few minutes, I saw Duncan and Splitter playing together and it put a smile on my face. The thought of them developing 100 percent chemistry makes me giddy.
McDyess has been very effective in the role he's been given this season. I think he plays an important role when duncan goes to the bench. His game is versatile enough that he can play well with any of the other bigs on the team.
I'd like to see Splitter starting instead of Blair.
It's interesting how people are interested in who starts.
I have always been interested in finishing close games, not starting.
Those are the best players.
And Blair wouldn't be finishing many close games at the moment.
Whether he starts or not.
All I know is Blair better get his together soon cause even Bonner will be taking minutes from him when he returns. Blair could end up as our 5th big if he doesnt get it together sooon.
You're on ing crack. They guy is out of game shape and playing his first games ever in the NBA. He should start as soon as he's got his legs back.
Halberto, What little he has shown convinces me that ..HE IS THE MISSING LINK for the Spurs...He adds size, toughness and more than anything else..Another wall(obstacle) for competing teams have to deal with....In the game with the Clippers he virtually turned that team into jump shooters.....That is what feeds the Spurs primary defensive scheme....Turn team into jump shooters....Then you can control (dictate) tempo..Something the Spurs have not been able to do since 2007. Back then once teams discovered that they could create offensive opportunites by drving to the heart of their defense (Tim)....The rest is history...Calm down... You obvioulsly dont recognize his value to this team..(respectfully)
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IMO Splitter will play as replacement of Duncan instead of with him. (in regular season)
It seems Splitter has similar game to Duncan, good D, long, and good post up game and can play the pick and roll and is a good passer.
So, Splitter/Duncan will share the minutes while Antonio and Blair complement them.
mediocre is already better than Bonner and Blair.
what's the status of bonner? Will he be out a while, or not much longer?
It's not about who starts in the fan's mind, but rather how starting has affected Blair's mind. He would benefit from watching the game unfold a little bit before he comes onto the floor, plus he would not be pressing so much and could return to his natural game.
IMO it would be a big mistake to rush Tiago ! He has no condition yet to play big minutes, it would expose him too much and I prefer other teams to not think too much on Tiago tbh.
For the moment nobody is making adjustments when he is on the game, let him fly for 20 mn per game during two or three months.
Right now I think the best is to pair Duncan and Dice, let Dejuan coming off the bench to regain confidence against second unit squads.
If Splitter starts, TP will become the 5th option on the team
Starting Duncan and McDyess doesn't make a lot of sense because they play the same roll in the offense. They both have a good inside/out game where they can pull defenders away from the basket because they can shoot the jumper. Blair and Splitter are going to be most effective operating down low passing, setting picks and working the glass.
I would eventually like to see Duncan/Splitter starting with Blair/McDyess coming off the bench. Bonner should be used in situational, advantageous matchups.
Great post
Lefty I know u are pissed off because of the TP extension but get over it and move onIf Splitter starts, TP will become the 5th option on the team
Its too soon to start Splitter IMHO
Lefty I know u are pissed off because of the TP extension but get over it and move on
agree 1000000000000000000% he must start.
As Brazil said, baby steps
It's a long season, Pop will gradually give him more PT
No need to rush it
Nope. Paul Pierce is "The Truth"Blair's better as an energy spark off the bench.
I've watched Splitter play a total of 22 minutes and know without a doubt that he is the BEST possible compliment to Timmy.
This kid's the truth.
I agree.
He probably feels some pressure to show he deserves the starting job, in front of some pretty good players.
That's exactly the wrong at ude.
He is still not better overall than Splitter or Dice.
In my opinion Blair starting has a lot to do with Manu starting. They formed a pretty good combination in the second part of last year.
As soon as the season is on the right track and Ws pile up, I am pretty sure Manu is going back to the 6th man role, and Blair alike.
Splitter would be a better starter than Blair. Personally I think Blair is sucking so bad I'd rather see Matt Bonner play...
Splitter brings instincts and intangibles that don't show up in stat sheets.What is wrong with you? Let the guy have a chance to get into shape. He is never going to be a high volume scorer , but is exactly what this team needs.
Lets see, you don't want to give RJ some props for his good start , and now you talk trash about Splitter as he plays his way into shape. If you can not see the intangibles he has shown in his brief appearences then you don't know much about the game. He isn't going to be a volume scorer, but its obvious he has instincts badly needed by this team.
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