Danny benched for Bryn Forbes

[phxspurfan]

My point is simple:

At this point without Kawhi, we need more offense. So benching Green for Forbes is the right call. But once / if Kawhi comes back we should go back to Green/Kawhi starting bc of the defensive juggernaut we become with them playing together. But without Kawhi (who makes Green better due to his gravity and ability to switch/lock down a primary scorer in crunch time), Green should not be starting due to his liability on offense.

[Atl Spur]

Bradley is better than Green.

[spurraider21]

My point is simple:

At this point without Kawhi, we need more offense. So benching Green for Forbes is the right call. But once / if Kawhi comes back we should go back to Green/Kawhi starting bc of the defensive juggernaut we become with them playing together. But without Kawhi (who makes Green better due to his gravity and ability to switch/lock down a primary scorer in crunch time), Green should not be starting due to his liability on offense.

i think this is fair, but it's also probably a good thing for green/murray to develop chemistry on both sides of the ball

[Mikeanaro]

Get him to da choppa, been trash since 2015...
By the way, his not stellar D also got worse with those trillion clanked shots and TOs.

[ceperez]

this is a bigger concern. nobody is shutting down westbrook/curry/KD... but Green can prevent them from getting easy buckets, which is really all you can ask for. plus his transition defense is legendary and all those players do work in transition.

but yeah, if his shooting is going to remain subpar, it's legitimate to question whether or not it's worth it. he was poor in the playoffs last year, but shot 50% from 3 the season prior (against memphis and okc). FYI westbrook shot like 38% from the field in that series.

Green is just likely not as motivated as Forbes. We'll just have to wait for Kawhi to come back and Green should have the breathing space he needs in offense.

[Phenomanul]

Yes Brynn can't switch off picks and be as effective as Danny. But Brynn can score 20 points like a true starting SG should. Unless you like the current offense where they throw the ball into LMA and stand around and score 80 a game.

When Kawhi is back on the floor they need Danny Green's elite 3-D skills moreso than Bryn's singular shooting skill. There aren't enough available shots with both LMA and Kawhi in the lineup for Bryn to even be targeting 20 ppg. Green's defense is far superior to Bryn's and once Kawhi's re-return infuses the Spurs' offense with a much needed boost Bryn just needs to take the Kerr role and be ready to fire when called upon.

[MannyIsGod]

Avery Bradley is available

Get rid of Danny Green to get Avery Bradley? Yeah no ing thanks.

People in this thread are seriously underrating Danny Green's defense. If you want any glimmer of hope of stopping GS, it comes with a trio of Leonard, Green and Murray defending very well.

I like Bryn and he was playing well last night so I'm glad Pop rode him but this team isn't going anywhere without Danny Green and trading him with that amazing contract is a stupid idea unless you're getting back a great player.

But for Avery ing Bradley? Nope.

[Phenomanul]

Get rid of Danny Green to get Avery Bradley? Yeah no ing thanks.

People in this thread are seriously underrating Danny Green's defense. If you want any glimmer of hope of stopping GS, it comes with a trio of Leonard, Green and Murray defending very well.

I like Bryn and he was playing well last night so I'm glad Pop rode him but this team isn't going anywhere without Danny Green and trading him with that amazing contract is a stupid idea unless you're getting back a great player.

But for Avery ing Bradley? Nope.

I wouldn't even trade Kyle for Bradley tbh... Kyle has proven himself in Pop's system, and actually can synergize with Kawhi's strengths.

[TheGreatYacht]

I wouldn't even trade Kyle for Bradley tbh... Kyle has proven himself in Pop's system, and actually can synergize with Kawhi's strengths.

How is Kyle a good fit with Kawhi's playstyle? Not saying I don't believe you but I'm curious

[r0drig0lac]

How is Kyle a good fit with Kawhi's playstyle? Not saying I don't believe you but I'm curious

dis gon b gud

[Phenomanul]

Kyle doesn’t aggressively seek his own shots. And so he would let Kawhi be Kawhi on the offensive end of the court without getting in his way. Plus he’s gained confidence in his defensive game. So if Kyle is playing good man on man coverage someone like Kawhi can be more disruptive in the passing lanes, on the glass and off of weak side coverages. Lastly, Kyle is long... you can’t teach length.

[dabom]

Fathead isn't playing along side Kawhi. Especially not big moments. And Kawhi rarely even plays with fathead. I don't see any connection here.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Get rid of Danny Green to get Avery Bradley? Yeah no ing thanks.

People in this thread are seriously underrating Danny Green's defense. If you want any glimmer of hope of stopping GS, it comes with a trio of Leonard, Green and Murray defending very well.

I like Bryn and he was playing well last night so I'm glad Pop rode him but this team isn't going anywhere without Danny Green and trading him with that amazing contract is a stupid idea unless you're getting back a great player.

But for Avery ing Bradley? Nope.

Not once did I ever say trade Danny Green, I not only want him not to be traded I honestly hope he re-signs with the Spurs.

I'm just saying this team sucks and if there is a way (we hardly have any assets) to get Bradley it wouldn't hurt. But I wouldn't trade Danny for him.

[Stabula]

Kawhi is coming back this season, the Spurs have a solid chance against any team in the playoffs if they're healthy, Danny Green's defense is not overrated and when paired with Kawhi can stop or slow any wings in the game, and Bryn is also a stud and deserves to be in the starting unit when the team needs offense more than defense.

[duncan2k5]

Kawhi is coming back this season, the Spurs have a solid chance against any team in the playoffs if they're healthy, Danny Green's defense is not overrated and when paired with Kawhi can stop or slow any wings in the game, and Bryn is also a stud and deserves to be in the starting unit when the team needs offense more than defense.

James Harden surely wasn't stopped by Danny... Matter of fact, we let the guy who did it walk for loose change

[TheGreatYacht]

James Harden surely wasn't stopped by Danny... Matter of fact, we let the guy who did it walk for loose change

Fax

[dabom]

Fax

Simmons wasn't guarding .

[TheGreatYacht]

Simmons wasn't guarding .

got didn't watch the game

[dabom]

got didn't watch the game

Go watch them got.

[Stabula]

Simmons played a role in our success last year but he was overrated on this board, his defense included.

[cd021]

James Harden surely wasn't stopped by Danny... Matter of fact, we let the guy who did it walk for loose change

Leonard can't guard Harden for 36 mpg and still put up 25 ppg. Green wasn't nearly as good on Harden than Kawhi was but he was certainly better than Simmons at guarding Harden. Harden was gassed towards the end of that bonkers game 5, his shot selection was a dead giveaway.

[SAGirl]

There’s no point in debating the GOAT MJ Simmons best Spur to ever play ...

[Phenomanul]

So ummm were the comments here foreshadowing Harden dropping 60 mostly on Simmons?

[r0drig0lac]

So ummm were the comments here foreshadowing Harden dropping 60 mostly on Simmons?

link?

[Phenomanul]

Simmons played 35 minutes. Was assigned to guard Harden. That didn’t work out too well. But meh, Simmons went 7-13 and had 15 points. I just finished watching the game on NBA League Pass.

I don’t even know if Harden has cracked 40 points against the Spurs before. Perhaps once?

But 60?!?!? Yikes!