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serially.
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serially.
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With Hill gone and the crazy schedule, putting Manu on the bench seems like a natural move to do. It will allow Pop to manage his minutes more easily and Spurs second unit won't suffer too much of Hill's loss.
Anderson is the best candidate to take the starting SG spot.
If you're looking at stats, he blocks 1 shot per 48 minutes, which would be sixth in the league among guards last year, or about the same rate as Nicolas Batum or Dorell Wright.
when I refer to his defense and his blocks, I'm referring to the first 6 games of the year mostly.
Before he broke his foot, fattened up, and was out of the rotation save for blowouts and games where other players ahead of him were inactive. He was out of sorts after he came back.
In those first 6 games, he blocked 3 shots. The first 6 games he was quite a big part of the rotation, averaging 19 minutes a game, getting 7 points per game, shooting 50% from 3, and when he wasn't making rookie mistakes was generally making smart plays.
I would rather see Anderson play 48 minutes and RJ play 0, every day.
I could see a scenario in which JA would assume the starting 2-guard spot - especially on B2Bs nights. As injury prone as Manu has been the past couple of years, giving him some rest and limiting his minutes should be Pop's second priority. Manu played entirely too many minutes last year.
Our hope for this season is on the young guys we drafted , Anderson, Leonard, Blair and Splliter. Add Neal in the mix as well.
If the five mentioned can somehow play at a level where they could arguably be starters or main rotation players for a lottery team. (e.g the Wizards). that should put us in the top 5 in the West. 5 active impact players to go along with our big 3 should do the trick. Just what the doctor ordered to support our big 3, and is a dimension we actually never had in the past (previously vets supported our big 3. having multiple horses coming in waves is just what we need.
Not really. Our hope would be that Duncan can physically handle being a franchise type player for the playoffs one more time. Without Duncan healthy and in top form we'd face an early playoff exit again, no matter what these 5 do.
I agree. Getting blocks like that shows you have good on the ball defense, have quick hands and are reacting to the ball.
Well another way of lookiing at it , is Duncan won't even have an opportunity to lead us deep into the playoffs unless the 5 players mentioned become significant rotation players
The guard rotations are set. Splitter will do a lot of the dirty work and will be an asset starting or off the bench. The problem remains, what will we get from RJ, Bonner, and Blair?
Each one of these guys have mental issues and disappear when its on the line. Blair wants to be the MVP when he should just try to rebound and be decent.
Bonner and RJ both just need to go. They have done so much damage to this team, particularly in the playoffs that nothing short of an AJ finals jump shot will ever get them back in the good graces of the Spurs fan.
Starting 5 of Parker/Anderson/Leonard/Duncan/Splitter?
Yes please.Starting 5 of Parker/Anderson/Leonard/Duncan/Splitter?
It's the only thing I want for Christmas.Starting 5 of Parker/Anderson/Leonard/Duncan/Splitter?
I really want to support this, but again ... this means Bonner and Blair playing together. Unless we have a fifth big to break ap that bench combo, starting Splitter and Duncan might not be the best thing. Manu, Neal and Splitter coming from the bench would not be that bad. And at the end of the game you shoudl team up Duncan and Splitter so they can get chemistry on the court.Starting 5 of Parker/Anderson/Leonard/Duncan/Splitter?
First of all, why does it mean Bonner and Blair playing together? Coaches almost never just sub in five guys all at once. Second, I'd rather Bonner and Blair be playing against the second team if they're going to be on the floor, which minimizes the amount of damage the other team can do. If you start one of them then they're playing against starters.
I don't know that it means Blair and Bonner play together. Maybe for a few minutes here and there but I don't think that's a big enough reason not to start Duncan and Splitter. Why even have Splitter if it's not to compliment Duncan.
It doesn't necessarily mean Bonner/Blair will be in together for most of their minutes. When Manu was brought off the bench, it's not like he barely ever played with Tony and Tim.
we need a very good defensive big that can play with Bonner...one that can be a good shot blocker considering the problems that both Bonner and Blair have defending one on one.
That's why, considering Dice is probably gone, I wouldn't mind trade his contract for the likes of a Thabeet...who's only quality, actually, could be that kind of defense.
I think we already had that discussion? I kind of disagree with your first point - of course Splitter and Duncan would not come off the court at the same time, but I see both of them playing about 25-28min per game. If you want them to play together, than you have to sub them together (with small variations). Or you have to overplay Splitter to reduce the Blair/Bonner combo on the floor. But I don't think that will happen with Pop.
Second point I agree, Blair and Bonner against the second unit would not mean that much damage. But other teams play their starters much more minutes (perhaps not this season?), so it cannot be avoided.
Still a reliable fifth big would be nice.
I'm hoping Bonner gets his minutes with Leonard on the floor....would somewhat make up for his horrible defense and rebounding.
Bonner and Blair should not only not be on the court together, they shouldn't even be on the same team. Their defensive deficencies do not offset one another. All anyone has to do is re-watch the playoff series against Memphis.
im hoping Bonner breaks his ankle around mid-April. That would do wonders for our playoff rotation.
YesStarting 5 of Parker/Anderson/Leonard/Duncan/Splitter?
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