Is Rasho Really A Presence on Defense?

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Another factor would be that Duncan's reduced mobility exacerbates Rasho's sloth and lack of athleticism.

Funniest CD quote EVER!!

[SpursWillOwn]

rasho likes nachos. rasho is a reasonably gd center as compared to the rest of the league's center. we should stop criticizing rasho and him our support and hope tt he will help spurs into another championship

[Slomo]

i don't put much stock in those stats, a week ago against houston it was nazr +6 rasho 0. A much more telling stat is that in that game nazr played 26 minutes and did well against Yao while Rasho played just 14 and got 4 fouls in that time. the Slovenians were no where to be found after that game...

needless to say houston will not make the playoffs and unless miami beats detroit rasho well be planted on the bench come playoff time.

We were probably busy giving props to Nazr, something you're obvioulsy uncapable of.

Since you miss us so much let me comfort you by saying that there is always a good number of us present on the board. Of course you have to take into consideration the fact that there is a time difference between our two countries. You see all the place on earth do not have the same time, it's called time zones - something you'll cover next year in 5th grade.

[Slo spurs fan]

We were probably busy giving props to Nazr, something you're obvioulsy uncapable of.

Since you miss us so much let me comfort you by saying that there is always a good number of us present on the board. Of course you have to take into consideration the fact that there is a time difference between our two countries. You see all the place on earth do not have the same time, it's called time zones - something you'll cover next year in 5th grade.

To inform you Slinkyman, I woke up at 2:30 am (CET) in friday and saturday´s game to warch Spurs game and went to sleep at 5:30 am (CET). So right after the game there is reason why there is less Slovenians on the board, but when you fell to sleep, we own this board (15 - 30 Slovenian posters at the same time on Spurstalk).

[CharlieMac]

A 7 foot tall human being not being a presence on defense? Hogwash.

[RobinsontoDuncan]

There are def. things Rasho does well against Yao, there is no denying it because Yao never has a good game against him (i dont know what they are...but oh well) But on the average night, watching the games it seems like he is a liability. Maybe Im wrong, but there was no compelling argument to convince me otherwise.

I give the guy props, he has some abilities, I just think he lacks any desire to use them.

[leemajors]

if a team doesn't have a real center there isn't much he can do. i don't think desire would help him be able to guard dirk or any other quicker pf or center better, he just isn't fast enough. with the right matchup he holds his own. i don't see why that's hard to understand.

[ploto]

if a team doesn't have a real center there isn't much he can do. i don't think desire would help him be able to guard dirk or any other quicker pf or center better, he just isn't fast enough. with the right matchup he holds his own. i don't see why that's hard to understand.

It should be simple to understand. The story of Rasho since he has been on the Spurs is put him up against some of the best true centers in the league and he has his best games. Play him on Shaq, Yao, Ilgauskas, Miller.. etc and you see what he can do. He has even shown some great moments at guarding some tough covers- Bosh, KG, Brand, even Rasheed... But there are teams he simply does not match up against. The same holds true for Nazr. People can see why Nazr is not such a good choice on Shaq or Ilgauskas- why is it so hard then to understand that putting Rasho on a 6'8" Boris Diaw just won't work?

[callo1]

my opinion is that you americans are all in to stats. But basketball isn't statistic, this is one of the many reasons why US "dream team" is losing against european teams. Every player in US team is trying to improve his stats, but not his game.

see you in japan...

Basketball isn't about statistics? How many times have you seen a team get outrebounded, out shot, out hustled, and out scored win a game?

Stats arn't always easy to interpret and sometimes they can be misleading, but they do tell the story...every time if you are looking in the right place.

Don't make too much of the last Olympics. There has been FAR to much of that "Europeans play more as a team, thats why they won". I'm not saying there is not some truth in that, but please...the US had recently had the biggest act of homeland terrorism committed against it in history, and MANY of the best we had to offer didn't participate in the Olympics due to rumors that Americans were to be targeted at the games.

Taking nothing away from Argentina, they won, and they deserve the respect, but please keep it real.

[callo1]

Rasho had a fantastic game tonight. There will be certain matchups where having Rasho will still prove to be very important.

Rasho plays good "D" in the sense that he is usually spot on with his rotations, and his mere presence in the paint deters players from getting to the rim alot.

Rasho is not a "go get the rebound guy". If it comes his direction, he is good about rebounding, but if not...ummm..well...you get the picture.

Say what you want about Rasho's defense, but he still closes out on perimeter shooters better than ANY big man the Spurs have including Tim. Rasho also moves his feet very well when he gets caught out on the perimeter due to mismatches etc.

If Rasho can bring the energy he did against the Rockets into the playoffs when he is inserted, he will raise the Spurs chances of winning another le all the more.

I actually saw Rasho sprint !!! I was thiking no way !! I had to do a double take, and then I realized it was true. Rasho moved really well

I like Rasho, and I like Nazr, but they are entirely two different players.

If (I doubt it) the Heat were to get by the Pistons and meet the Spurs in the Finals, the Rasho/Shaq matchup would show you just how valuable he actually is.

[Berkmandlc]

Basketball isn't about statistics? How many times have you seen a team get outrebounded, out shot, out hustled, and out scored win a game?

Stats arn't always easy to interpret and sometimes they can be misleading, but they do tell the story...every time if you are looking in the right place.

Don't make too much of the last Olympics. There has been FAR to much of that "Europeans play more as a team, thats why they won". I'm not saying there is not some truth in that, but please...the US had recently had the biggest act of homeland terrorism committed against it in history, and MANY of the best we had to offer didn't participate in the Olympics due to rumors that Americans were to be targeted at the games.

Taking nothing away from Argentina, they won, and they deserve the respect, but please keep it real.

I'm just saying that there are players in every NBA team that are only after stats and you can't ignore it. Rasho isn't like that at all (BTW whatever stats are saying, Rasho is still one of the greatest D players in spurs team). Who mentioned olympic games? God...
Whatever I'm really looking forward to next world champ. especially USA vs. Slvenia