James White / Rawle Marshall

[leemajors]

is white quick enough to spell tony defending harris? i haven't seen enough of him to form much of an opinion.

[AFBlue]

James White future with Spurs is as defender.
Spurs will need to find a successor for Bruce and one player won't be enough : Bruce is able to defend Iverson one day and Zach Randolph the next one. Spurs likely won't find a player as awesome as Bruce with that kind of versatility.

White is quite long and very quick : he can be a great defender against SGs. Spurs need another player to defend against strong SF.
If Spurs sign a strong/big defensive SF or if they draft one (a player like Dominic McGuire), they will have the start of a solution for Bowen's successor.

Bruce may have the toughest assignment, which could include Iverson or Randolph on a given night, but that doesn't mean those players don't give him trouble. Bruce is at his best when guarding players similar to his size/speed...guys like Kobe and Marion.

Similarly, James White would be best guarding the 2 spot, but I believe he has the capability to develop into the Bowen replacement that routinely draws the best opposing player.

[AFBlue]

is white quick enough to spell tony defending harris? i haven't seen enough of him to form much of an opinion.

Probably not, but in his defense, Bowen probably isn't quick enough either. I think the primary defender on Harris other than Parker will be Vaughn.

[wildbill2u]

When gauging a players performance on a game or two, it's best to remember the old maxim:

One swallow does not make a spring...or a bad girl.

[theMUHMEshow]

I like Rawle. Nice kid...went to Oakland U which is right down the road from my place. I am still suprised the kid is still in the league.