What this team needs is...

[TwoHandJam]

And all I'm saying is that hoping that such a change will come about is not unlike my hope that Malik Rose will grow 6 inches by the end of the season. Like you, I'm just thinking about what might be; but I also realize that players are who they are. Malik isn't going to grow, and I really can't imagine that Parker, Ginobili, Duncan, Rose, or anyone else among this group is going to suddenly blossom into the vocal leader that you desire.

So you are telling me that the odds that a 22 year old Parker might become a more vocal leader are on par with Malik growing 6 inches? Let's not go overboard here.

We've already seen flashes of Parker's leadership when he ran the show against the Lakers at the start of the playoff series last year. He was yelling at Tim and telling him where to be on the floor. Is it just me or did Rose look a bit taller in those games?

Parker or Manu's leadership growth may not continue but at least it's in the realm of possibility.

[Spurminator]

Honestly, if I had to complain about anything this year, a lack of a motivational personality would be one of the last things... Far behind FT shooting, perimeter size and turnovers.

Is there any team in the NBA that approaches every game with the same professionalism and maturity as the Spurs do? They're not as "rah rah" as other teams, but I don't think that means their effort is lacking. Don't confuse being "off" with being "unmotivated." I think the team at ude towards each game has been one of the Spurs' greatest strengths.

[TwoHandJam]

Honestly, if I had to complain about anything this year, a lack of a motivational personality would be one of the last things... Far behind FT shooting, perimeter size and turnovers.

Is there any team in the NBA that approaches every game with the same professionalism and maturity as the Spurs do? They're not as "rah rah" as other teams, but I don't think that means their effort is lacking. Don't confuse being "off" with being "unmotivated." I think the team at ude towards each game has been one of the Spurs' greatest strengths.

I understand what you're saying but there are times that the Spurs drop games because they aren't focused or motivated. If they were just "off" then all Pop's yelling wouldn't make a difference yet it often rallies them into winning games they might otherwise lose. You have to agree that when Pop goes beserk, the team (or player) often responds.

And btw, as I said previously:

The Spurs are playing very well but there are always areas every team needs to improve. I think FT shooting personally is higher on the list than what I'm discussing now.

See? We agree more than you think.