Splitter MUST Start

[TJastal]

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursna...omising-start/

He flashed some of that in Wednesday’s 112-110 win in Phoenix, drawing three charges and using superior positioning to force Channing Frye into a loose-ball foul in the first half.

I'm liking this guy's work ethic and fundamentals more and more. Frye was a particularily nasty thorn in the spurs' side last season so this is defenitely a good sign of some refreshing new winds.

[Agloco]

I must be watching a different game because Tiago tonight looked fantastic. He was smooth on offense, his up and under past Warrick was just rediculous, also his rotations and D were good again

I honestly don't know what you guys wanted, the second coming of Dwight Howard? Good lord.

This.

Splitter looks as crisp as you could possibly hope for at this juncture. Dude definitely looks like a great cog for the machine in future years as well. Remember, we're getting this from him even as he's not in game shape.

I've got just as much wood for D-Blair as the next guy, but chemistry wise he belongs on the bench.

[Blackjack]

Splitter MUST Start

By year's end, as should Anderson (although, I'm now thinking it should be alongside Parker and Jefferson), but not now.

[superbigtime]

I'd like splitter to start alongside with Timmy. BUT that leaves a bench of shrimp bigs. I love the way dice is playing right now. He should get the start but easy on minutes.

[rascal]

Are you kidding me, Splitter looked good last night??? Yeah right. Through 7 minutes he had 3 fouls. He has a long LONG way to go. 7 points and 3 rebounds is not impressive. As for Blair, he looks terrible this year, just TERRIBLE. I dunno what it is, call it what you want, maybe he needs to come off the bench, maybe not. He did perform well off the bench last year. But this year he is really struggling. The Spurs need to get some size, and they need it bad. Maybe Splitter will improve as the year goes on, but enough to contend? I'm not sold on that. We still need another guy in the range of 7 foot, give or take a couple inches, and we don't have the pieces for a trade. Trading anyone of value to get a player of value, and the Spurs are right where they started. The roster now, plus a solid big man would be nice. Next years draft pick maybe??? I don't have a good answer, and obviously neither does the front office, this has been a problem since 04. Scola........

At that rate Splitter will only last one quarter before fouling out.

Agree. I always said they needed another capable big and only adding Splitter wasn't going to be enough.

[wontstartdumbthreads]

Sorry i didnt realize spurstalk was only for spurs slurping.

can i post here even if i'm not slobbering all over our players nobs?

Splitter hasnt shown he's ready to be a starter. thats why he's not starting.

meanwhile some people here think the rest of the league is scarred of him. dumb.

WTF happened to you in childhood that makes you equate praise or respect with " slurping" and "slobbering on nobs"?

[DrSteffo]

Splitter is a great addition and has played very well...did u see how he stopped the Suns guards from moving to the rim for an easy layup? I just hope we will use him more on the PnR with Manu.

[Obstructed_View]

Splitter is a great addition and has played very well...did u see how he stopped the Suns guards from moving to the rim for an easy layup? I just hope we will use him more on the PnR with Manu.

Since drawing charges doesn't show up on a box score, I'm sure most of the people saying how bad Splitter is can't comment on it. I'd wager that none of them actually watched him play.

[DrSteffo]

Anyone who doesnt understand Splitter has been injured and has gotten limited minutes because of that is plain stupid. Of course he is better than our second round picks Blair and old vet Dice. If he starts or not is another question and not that important.

[DrSteffo]

Since drawing charges doesn't show up on a box score, I'm sure most of the people saying how bad Splitter is can't comment on it. I'd wager that none of them actually watched him play.

D never shows on a box score and that's why box scores sucks

[Muser]

By year's end, as should Anderson (although, I'm now thinking it should be alongside Parker and Jefferson), but not now.

True. Anderson/Manu rotation =

[angelbelow]

Sorry i didnt realize spurstalk was only for spurs slurping.

can i post here even if i'm not slobbering all over our players nobs?

Splitter hasnt shown he's ready to be a starter. thats why he's not starting.

meanwhile some people here think the rest of the league is scarred of him. dumb.

You should make it your personal mission to seek out all these slurping spurs fans and set them straight. Good luck!

[Blackjack]

You should make it your personal mission to seek out all these slurping spurs fans and set them straight. Good luck!

[DrSteffo]

Yes GeorgeHill03 is so stupid. I wonder if he ever seen Splitter play or knows anything about basketball.

[wontstartdumbthreads]

Yes GeorgeHill03 is so stupid. I wonder if he ever seen Splitter play or knows anything about basketball.

I don't think he's qualified to talk about basketball.
However, he does seem to know a lot about " slurping" and "nob (his spelling) slobbering". I would defer to him on any questions about man on man oral sex.

[Cessation]

lol this angry troll getting owned

[UnWantedTheory]

LoL.

[Spursmania]

Not sure about Splitter yet, he looks slow, doesn't have much athleticism and looks completely lost on both ends of the floor (understandable at the beginning of the season). He will need at least till the ASG to get more confortable.

Were you drunk watching Splitter?
He's definitely impressed me for his second game in the NBA. He's going to be starting by the time the playoffs come. Bet on it.

[Spursmania]

starting duncan and mcdyess doesn't make a lot of sense because they play the same roll in the offense. They both have a good inside/out game where they can pull defenders away from the basket because they can shoot the jumper. Blair and splitter are going to be most effective operating down low passing, setting picks and working the glass.
I would eventually like to see duncan/splitter starting with blair/mcdyess coming off the bench. Bonner should be used in situational, advantageous matchups.

+1

[disciple]

Not sure about Splitter yet, he looks slow, doesn't have much athleticism and looks completely lost on both ends of the floor (understandable at the beginning of the season). He will need at least till the ASG to get more confortable.

Not sure who you are watching. He has very quick feet for a big man. Haven't you seen him get 3 offensive charges go his way because of this quickness?

[disciple]

The intangibles?? like what?

calm down no one is talking trash jus said i wasnt gonna start the sucking so soon. dude had 7 points yesterday.

You must have a pretty shallow understanding of the game if you can't see the things he does for a team. 3 offensive charges he got in one game. Nice.

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

He's only scored 9 to 10 points, and has like 3 rebounds. This make take him a couple weeks to get adjusted to the NBA.

[DrSteffo]

He only played D in two games which we won. Who cares about stats?