Church of Baynesis

[UZER]

It appears to me that Pop's strategy is flawed and perhaps even somewhat hypocritical. Pop prioritizes good health and rest over practically everything else. Having the core guys rested and healthy is a sound strategy. At the same time, it does occasionally mean sacrificing some regular season games. If Pop is going to sacrifice some regular season games to make this happen, why not play young and new talent in the process? Insteady, Pop chooses to bury new talent on the bench, at the expense of getting them ready for the playoffs. It's the same strategy he used with George Hill, in his rookie year and Tiago Splitter also in his rookie year. He's now doing the same with Aron Baynes, when it's obvious that Baynes could provide some relief andd contributions which the Turd Towers clearly cannot. Meanwhile, he's given Nando De Colo, in his first year, every opportunity to command and win the backup PG role. That's certainly fine, but why isn't Pop being consistent with his philosophy. It's mind-boggling trying to figure out just what he's doing.

was about to post something similar, but just read this. you stole my thunder!

Also, spurs have not won since PJ left. Probably the last guy that could get into Pops ear.

[Capt Bringdown]

I think we had this argument a few weeks ago. Some of us believe his size alone negates the drawback of the lack of system knowledge.
Add in the fact that he gives the team alot of needed athleticism also.

Now consider the fact that Diaw, Blair, & Bonner are all undersized and not defensive stalwarts and the argument for Baynes this season gets even stronger.

Stop being so sensible. Spurs role players must be 100% ready and have no weaknesses before we even remotely consider their positive potential.

[ChumpDumper]

And Baynes has played professionally for 4 years overseas. Next.

Still angry about your player evaluations, eh?

Next.

Again, I have no objections to trying Baynes -- my problem is your takes are truly terrible.

[Pop]

With Boris being out for the first part of the playoffs at the very least, Baynes is our last hope.

It's him or the turd towers.

Unleash that beast already, guy even has a jumper so he can play with both Tim and Splitter the softy.

[Pop]

If Pop was serious about the focus on D this year he will have no choice but to play Baynes or else that means that it was just lip service.

[boutons_deux]

Baynes hasn't shown great pick up on his rotations, but certainly one on one, altering shots, and rebounding, he's been better than Blair.

If wonder if Pop plays Baynes who then makes great contributions the way playoff Geo Hill did, then have Pop regret AGAIN not giving Aron more time in the season, as he did regret with GH.

[Baam]

I don't know why this guy is not playing anymore tbh.

Only held the opposite team to 4 points in like 8 minutes last time he played, and unlike Manu who was going up vs a Dleague backcourt he was actually guarding a top 10 player.

Feels like rebounding is really huge in this series, Splitter is averaging 2.8 rebounds per game, I don't see how Baynes is not the back up center at the very least when we're getting outrebounded by a small ball team.

But then again after Boris was the hero of game 1 vs the Warriors playing center, killing Bogut on O with his range and switching on Curry as well as anyone Pop went with Bonner in game 2...

I don't get it.

[TrainOfThought5]

Youre going to be slandered for your opinion... and I dont personally believe that Baynes is the answer, but i do believe that change MUST be made if Splitts comes out limp again in game 5.

[Baam]

Baynes is gonna be the biggest upgrade this season, a true backup center who can rebound and has a jumper like Timmy...

People get excited about Beli but they underestimate what we lose with Neal tbh, when healthy he was such an offensive force...

[TXstbobcat]

I am kind of excited to see how good he plays in summer league.

[BackHome]

Yeah I can't wait to see him and Richards on the floor together this summer it will be fun to watch.