Official LMA Apology Thread

[ElNono]

He got so much slack for no reason. His first responsibility was to learn the system and impact on defense. He did that real fast tbh. People said he was soft, and he's the best rebounder spurs have had in a long time. People said he was a liability on the defense and helped lead the spurs to the #1 defensive team. Pop told everyone around March or April you'd see the offense start taking form earlier in the year. That's come to past with Kawhi and lma taking the lead.

People were saying he doesn't show up in big games and he is easily the best player over our home stand against the elites of the west. He has always played those teams well, which made his criticisms especially humorous.

He's a baller man. THe way he plays, he has a few good prime years left too.

[Mnky]

[BackHome]

I think that girl that was checking out his junk last game might have hooked up with him he looked really happy today. Lol.

[Hoops Czar]

Where is the Derrick White apology thread or the I was right about DeRozen all along thread?

[ElNono]

He can drop 90 in the RS for all I care, tbh... this dude needs to show that kind of mettle in the playoffs...

[Mnky]

He can drop 90 in the RS for all I care, tbh... this dude needs to show that kind of mettle in the playoffs...

Like he did against the thunder?

[duncan2k5]

Like he did against the thunder?

Check the games... He had two elite games, then choked all the other games, including one game where he shot 22% and another where he shot 34% and was severely outrebounded

[RD2191]

He can drop 90 in the RS for all I care, tbh... this dude needs to show that kind of mettle in the playoffs...

Tbh

[RC_Drunkford]

I'll just leave this here

thinking they should start Poeltl who can't even shoot free throws

wanting to trade the only player on the entire roster who's a positive on both ends





At this point he just needs 20-25 games to get it going, but he's still one of the best bigs in the league. Give this guy a break.

[ElNono]

We’re midway through the season, and now he remembers he has the green light to shoot 3s? Fully expect him to crawl back into fetal position ASAP. Let’s also stop pretending he did this out of some scheming, he just didn’t want to bang down low with Drummond and Griffin.

[RC_Drunkford]

We’re midway through the season, and now he remembers he has the green light to shoot 3s? Fully expect him to crawl back into fetal position ASAP. Let’s also stop pretending he did this out of some scheming, he just didn’t want to bang down low with Drummond and Griffin.

he's been shooting them. They were just falling tonight

[sasaint]

We’re midway through the season, and now he remembers he has the green light to shoot 3s? Fully expect him to crawl back into fetal position ASAP. Let’s also stop pretending he did this out of some scheming, he just didn’t want to bang down low with Drummond and Griffin.

This.

[JeffDuncan]

We’re midway through the season, and now he remembers he has the green light to shoot 3s? Fully expect him to crawl back into fetal position ASAP. Let’s also stop pretending he did this out of some scheming, he just didn’t want to bang down low with Drummond and Griffin.

A person has to keep in mind, for LMA to shoot a 3 he'll need an assist. He's hardly ever going to dribble out beyond the arc, himself. So it takes a team effort.

People are talking about this as if it's all on LMA but it certainly is not. It is not just his own decision. His teammates have to be looking for him out there. Is the point.

[talkspurs]

I'll just leave this here

I just want to point out how said it is that we only have 3 people above the line.

[paperboy77]

We’re midway through the season, and now he remembers he has the green light to shoot 3s? Fully expect him to crawl back into fetal position ASAP. Let’s also stop pretending he did this out of some scheming, he just didn’t want to bang down low with Drummond and Griffin.

Maybe or maybe not. Really and truly we give way too much crap to LA & DD. If Pop just plays less of Belli and more LW, DW and DJ I think we’ll be ok. This is the same team I really thought shoulda beat a Denver easily. Now we theoretically have a more experienced team in Pops system AND very good LW waiting in the wings. The HC is the issue by insisting on Beli and Bryn getting time on the court along with his many seniors moments.

[tholdren]

We’re midway through the season, and now he remembers he has the green light to shoot 3s? Fully expect him to crawl back into fetal position ASAP. Let’s also stop pretending he did this out of some scheming, he just didn’t want to bang down low with Drummond and Griffin.

Griffin shot more threes. It's just today's nba players are so dumb and soft. There is really no reason to draft on height potential anymore or have players listed as having positions. NBA showing out that ohhs and ahhs are worth more than wins. Its entertainment not skill

[TD 21]

I'm skeptical, but hopefully it's not a random blip (he was shooting more of them even before this recent stretch, but still not enough) and he's finally seen the light.

I've long said, he could be a deadly stretch 5 because unlike most of them, he has a quick release and he's a scorer. Most of them are all around or role player types who become gun shy if they've shot a certain amount or are slumping. It he could just adopt the same mentality he has inside the arc, he could extend his career.

[tholdren]

I'm skeptical, but hopefully it's not a random blip (he was shooting more of them even before this recent stretch, but still not enough) and he's finally seen the light.

I've long said, he could be a deadly stretch 5 because unlike most of them, he has a quick release and he's a scorer. Most of them are all around or role player types who become gun shy if they've shot a certain amount or are slumping. It he could just adopt the same mentality he has inside the arc, he could extend his career.

But his defense is so bad does it matter. Ok he scores 25ppg. He gives up 15 to 20 not including zero help on d or any physicality. He is what he's always been. Stats better than wins

[GreekSpursfan]

We’re midway through the season, and now he remembers he has the green light to shoot 3s? Fully expect him to crawl back into fetal position ASAP. Let’s also stop pretending he did this out of some scheming, he just didn’t want to bang down low with Drummond and Griffin.

This and also the main takeaway from that graph is that when your highest paid player(DDR) is constistently below the line there is no point in arguing about other players and their production.

[alpha_HaZE]

We’re midway through the season, and now he remembers he has the green light to shoot 3s? Fully expect him to crawl back into fetal position ASAP. Let’s also stop pretending he did this out of some scheming, he just didn’t want to bang down low with Drummond and Griffin.

ElNono with the goods

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But his defense is so bad does it matter. Ok he scores 25ppg. He gives up 15 to 20 not including zero help on d or any physicality. He is what he's always been. Stats better than wins

Lol, no.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

But his defense is so bad does it matter. Ok he scores 25ppg. He gives up 15 to 20 not including zero help on d or any physicality. He is what he's always been. Stats better than wins

wh

[tholdren]

Lol, no.

Lol yes

[ElNono]

welp, guess he’s saving det 3 point sharpshooting for his next team

[smush]

He is locked in for next year https://mobile.twitter.com/jgsiegel/...94310823747585