Why do you not see Duncan teamed with West or LMA teamed with Diaw?
It does seem that there are a whole lot of better combos.
The current starting 5 doesn't have enough good passers.
The 2nd team needs a more reliable scoring threat.
This is what I saw against the Suns:
Parker, Simmons, Anderson, Aldridge, Duncan (Simmons and Anderson being better passers than Green and Leonard)
McCallum, Ginobili, Leonard, Diaw, West (Leonard as go to guy here, with still good passers in Ginobili and Diaw)
The last roster spot is best used for someone who can play in Austin. That player has yet to be identified. The Spurs love maximum flexibility, so I still think Butler and Williams will both get cut, and the Spurs will leave camp with 14 players.
According to ESPN depth chart, he's not on the team over Williams and Simmons
http://espn.go.com/nba/team/depth/_/...-antonio-spurs
I think we will need Butler because he's really the only wing player that can replace Belinelli's shooting. Obviously he,s not the same caliber player as Beli, who was far more diverse offensively, but we're lacking in 3pt shooting off the bench, and Butler can shoot and defend at a level that is acceptable enough against bench wings
that's going by per 100 defensive possessions (not factoring in offensive rebounds) instead of oppPPG though. I'm not usually one for more nominal stats, but I think oppPPG is very important considering the Spurs' offense will be worse (and probably slower) this year. (oppPPG is relatively worthless in football if your offense consists of Brandon Weeden standing like a statue in the pocket waiting to get sacked every time.) The problem with smallball in the NBA is that even though you might have guys that won't let the other team get to the basket as much, when they do get to the basket it will be murder because there will be no "last line of defense" not to mention the fact that they will get dominated, I mean ANALLY OWNED on the boards with Diaw/West in together. It's like having a great front 7 and a godawful secondary. Better hope someone gets to the quarterback before he throws a bomb for a guaranteed touchdown, that's not a winning defensive strategy.
Last edited by UNT Eagles 2016; 10-22-2015 at 04:05 PM.
Butler instead of Belinelli is a trade off, Belinelli is a far better passer and playmaker but Butler is a historically good defender for his career and he's more likely to earn the hustle, gritty, grimy points which will be important in the playoffs and we know how useless Belinelli was in these areas.
This is likely what will happen.
Full Roster:
Parker, Green, Leonard, Aldridge, Duncan
Mills, Ginobili, Anderson, Diaw, West
McCallum, Simmons, Bonner, Marjanovic
15th will remain spot empty
I agree, very true. Hopefully he can replace his shooting too, since he's historically been a 3&D guy. His lack of playmaking and passing won't necessarily be needed since he would be playing with Manu, West (whose a good enough passer), Diaw, and Slomo
Agreed, all we need him to his reasonably defend his man and move to the open 3 spots on the floor. If he can hit his 3 at 40% or higher, which he should if he trusts the system and finds his shot, he'll be just what we need at his position.
Butler is history... Spurs sign Julian Washburn ( http://www.poundingtherock.com/2015/...gns-with-spurs ) the next Bruce Bowen!!!!
You can't move to the future if you are living in the past. Not saying which one is right Bowen or Butler.
Who the heck is rasual Butler?
Will never wear an SA Spurs jersey unless something drastic happens.
Butler will make the team. I guarantee.
if anything
Butler >>>>>>> Simmons
Lol what the is rc doing? Off season started with huge expectations now looks like.....
Looks like they got Lamarcus Aldridge and David West.
What else were you expecting?
Jimmer to play well?
I think Kyle is a 'what you see is what you get' type of player - if he gets the minutes, they're his to lose.
I view West as the backup 5 (LMA may actually be the center in that lineup). So when Duncan exits, West subs in for him, while LMA stays on the floor. Same goes with Diaw as LMAs backup. Duncan and Diaw have a great track record,playing together, i'd imagine Pop continues to play them together.
Fits the team like a glove. I hope he doesn't get cut while a useless scrub like Bonner stays
I think he just makes it.
Butler makes the opening day roster. Williams is the final cut (plus that dleague guy they signed yesterday).
He was playing very confidently tonight. I think he's in.
On the real. This guy fits the second units need of having someone force the issue. Sometimes they get too pass happy, and he's no slouch on the offensive end for a bench guy. Don't see him being cut.. unless bonners legacy is in jeopardy tbh.
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