Initial Reaction: Spurs vs. Nets - Jan. 10

[eric365]

And Ian is leading the league in PER with 36 !

[mystargtr34]

I would say his next shot at solid minutes will be VS OKC.

We shall see if

1, he plays, if he does then
2, what he does with it.

I find it extremely hard to believe that he will crack the rotation.

Why?

[EricB]

Why?

Because he's not better than the players in front of him.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Because he's not better than the players in front of him.

Yep, Dice and Theo have been way more impressive

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Because he's not better than the players in front of him.

Of course, the game last night from Ian ties McDyess's season high with 15 pts. Dice has only had two games with more boards this season.



Mahinmi is bigger and faster than Blair, and displayed a lot more energy and pop than McDyess has this season. I'd figure out a way to get him some minutes and see if he can continue to shine. It's not like the Spurs have beaten anyone of substance so far this season anyway. If he could end up being a difference maker, that would be great.

You could cut back Dice's minutes for awhile, and sub Ian for Timmy instead. Let Bonner and Blair be the two-headed monster at the other post.

The Spurs would be crazy not to at least see if this game was a fluke or not.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

playing mahinmi no minutes til now makes even less sense when you consider how much time and resources have been used towards developing him

not only do we have more invested in him than in any rookie from a development standpoint, but we've shafted him more than any rookie in the PT department.

[z0sa]

Because he's not better than the players in front of him.

What a well thought out rebuttal.

[TampaDude]

The Spurs were just shooting some shots...just beating a team they were supposed to beat...no surprises there...

[Spurs Brazil]

Brown genuinely sounded happy for Ian, expressed what a hard worker he's been, and was very impressed with the outing given the almost two years away from the game; at it's highest level, at least. When pressed if Ian's performance might dictate another look and even an appearance against the upcoming Lakers (while he admitted to not knowing exactly what Pop would do) he gave a strong impression that it very well could; talk of the Lakers size upfront had Brown thinking that Ianny (everyone's an -E, I swear) would be someone that might deserve a look on Odom with his athleticism.

I got some hope to see Ian on the court again after B.Brown interview.

But with Pop we never know. Ian can finish the season with a 15pts 9rebs average in 1 game

Coach Brown interview http://www.nba.com/spurs/media/100110_brown.mp3

[Marcus Bryant]

Surprised that it took this long for Mahinmi to see the court this season.

Can see the logic in getting McDyess familiar with his new teammates and vice versa.

Still, give Mahinmi and Blair the minutes during the reg season to work on their games and also to keep the minutes down on the more veteran bigs.

[EricB]

What a well thought out rebuttal.

Didn't know I was required to give one.

[EricB]

Of course, the game last night from Ian ties McDyess's season high with 15 pts. Dice has only had two games with more boards this season.



Mahinmi is bigger and faster than Blair, and displayed a lot more energy and pop than McDyess has this season. I'd figure out a way to get him some minutes and see if he can continue to shine. It's not like the Spurs have beaten anyone of substance so far this season anyway. If he could end up being a difference maker, that would be great.

You could cut back Dice's minutes for awhile, and sub Ian for Timmy instead. Let Bonner and Blair be the two-headed monster at the other post.

The Spurs would be crazy not to at least see if this game was a fluke or not.

Eh. I agree with you on how it COULD be done but I just think it's too late in the game to integrate a fifth big man. Blair and dyess need the minutes and the time with the big three.

[SpurNation]

It was the Nets. I believe Ian was being showcased. Some players aren't available for trade until after 01/15. I don't think Ian's playing is coincidental to that date.

[SenorSpur]

Screw who the opposition was. This was 15 & 9 against a young developing player in Brook Lopez, from a guy that hasn't had any meaningful NBA minutes -ever. I don't see Haseem Thabeet, Andrew Bynum, Spencer Hawes or even Ryan Hollins putting up eye-catching stats on a regular basis.

Any way you slice it, this was goddamn impressive and if the Spurs coaching staff, specifically Pop weren't impressed, then they need to get their heads out of Dice and Ratliff's ass.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

It was the Nets. I believe Ian was being showcased. Some players aren't available for trade until after 01/15. I don't think Ian's playing is coincidental to that date.

I don't think the mentality of the FO is to sit around this year either. I think they've proven that they're going to do whatever is necessary to win in the next two seasons. I'm looking for a trade of significance in the coming weeks. And you're right, the timing, and the opponent, for Ian's coming out party is pretty interesting.

[sonic21]

Ian was great. Very good for the french NT

[Brazil]

Ian was great. Very good for the french NT

[Obstructed_View]

This game probably elevated Mahinmi's trade value to the point where a team would probably be willing to absorb his contract without the Spurs also having to throw in money to cover his salary.

Dude, that just puts a knot in my stomach...

[AFBlue]

I'm all for the Spurs letting Mahinmi suit up ahead of Ratliff. That guy has been completely unimpressive in his limited action, aside from one or two blocks at the rim.

There's no reason Ratliff should be ahead of Mahinmi in the rotation...none whatsoever.

Good job by Mahinmi last night...a welcomed surprise.

[SenorSpur]

I'm all for the Spurs letting Mahinmi suit up ahead of Ratliff. That guy has been completely unimpressive in his limited action, aside from one or two blocks at the rim.

There's no reason Ratliff should be ahead of Mahinmi in the rotation...none whatsoever.

Good job by Mahinmi last night...a welcomed surprise.

home run!

[spurs10]

I hope Ian's strong play was a surprise to the coaches as well as us. With our less than great post defense ( 23rd?), we obviously need some "big" help. Ian is hungry and has something to prove. The next two games will be revealing in many ways.

[rvman21]

Thing about Pop and the Spurs is that they are extremely fair to players. If Ian has said he think he can play the Spurs won't let him rot on the bench. They will give him his chance to pursue his dream as long as it makes business sense.

That is why the showcase theory makes so much sense. Will be interesting to see the post game interviews and if Pop says anything.

then how do you explain not playing hill last year in the playoffs

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[SenorSpur]

Of course, the game last night from Ian ties McDyess's season high with 15 pts. Dice has only had two games with more boards this season.



Mahinmi is bigger and faster than Blair, and displayed a lot more energy and pop than McDyess has this season. I'd figure out a way to get him some minutes and see if he can continue to shine. It's not like the Spurs have beaten anyone of substance so far this season anyway. If he could end up being a difference maker, that would be great.

You could cut back Dice's minutes for awhile, and sub Ian for Timmy instead. Let Bonner and Blair be the two-headed monster at the other post.

The Spurs would be crazy not to at least see if this game was a fluke or not.

That's the key issue right there. The Spurs are 3-11 against teams with a .500 record or better. Included in that record are several disappointing losses to the perennial contenders. Because Dice and Ratliff have been woefully underwhelming to this point, and because TD is still carrying more of the load on the frontline on both ends, there is absolutely no reason NOT to give Ian a shot.

[objective]

Because Dice and Ratliff have been woefully underwhelming to this point, and because TD is still carrying more of the load on the frontline on both ends, there is absolutely no reason NOT to give Ian a shot.

well there are reasons . . . like not giving opportunities to a player who definately won't be here past this season when there are players on the roster who will be (Blair and McDyess) and a player who likely will be (Bonner). Or like not letting Ian make them look bad when they can't afford to re-sign him and people around the league ask "what were they thinking?".

Not good reasons . . . but reasons.

If he's even marginally acceptable as a role player, they can't keep him. Jackie Butler, Amir Johnson and Francisco Elson got bigger contracts than the Spurs can afford to give Ian off years where they weren't lighting up the league.

Why do a one year rental when you have other players to give minutes to, like a crafty, highly respected McDyess, the Prince of Plus-Minus Matt Bonner, and proven limited minutes role player Theo Ratliff.

The die has been cast.