Yes
No
We're gonna need Finely and Barry, but theres a reason why 99% of successful teams start their best players. Otherwise, we can start making arguments that Duncan should come of the bench.
I just want them to win so the beer taste sweeter.
If that's actually true, what is it? What is the actual difference between Manu on the floor at the tip and coming in at the six minute mark if the total minutes are the same? Be specific.but theres a reason why 99% of successful teams start their best players.
Didn't Scola come off the bench for Argentina?
All I want is a consistent lineup...something that'll allow the players to get in a rhythm. Finley needs to be on the bench because that's where he'll be coming from in playoff time. He needs to learn to play from there. Ginobili can start and still play limited minutes. At least the team will be in some kind of routine and Finley will be adjusting to coming off the bench. I don't sense anyone on this team besides Parker or Duncan has any kind of rhythm. You have Nazr playing 5 minutes this game, 15 minutes another game. What kind of is that? Give the guy some decent playing time. I know Rasho has some fans on this board but the guy is a stiff. No way in should he be getting 20 more minutes than Nazr.
Very good post!
Unfortunately Popovich is once again proving my point. His rotation pattern makes no sense whatsoever. No consistency or rhythm at all.
I think that since Fin starts and gives you nothing, then why handicap your team. If the other team brings more intensity, there is just that much more to make up when Manu comes in.
Fin ain't the All-Star anymore and his recent play is indicative of guys who were used-to-be's elsewhere and have a hard time coming off the bench. He's a well-paid pro and should work his ass off to bring some consistent play of the bench. One shouldn't handicap themselves like this. I mean the numbers pretty much suck with Fin as a starter. While the team has managed to overcome that against lesser team, against a bonafide equal...it's an uphill battle.
HO-LY CRAP. I can't believe someone seriously thinks, in the year 2006, that Finley can even carry Manu's shoes. Let alone start ahead of Manu.
In 1998, maybe! But not anymore.
We brought in Finley to make jumpers and score. He hasn't done that. While he's generally played pretty well, we needed him to provide athleticism and scoring.
What we essentially got was, I think, a washed-up former All-Star. Two, if you count Van Exel.
Good thing the Spurs let go of Devin Brown. Maybe if Finley misses a couple more shots he can get his AARP card.
finley has no balls, start the real man on important games at least.
Pop has no idea how to use Finley. Just giving him the ball on the wing and saying "do something"...aint gonna do it. You run some plays for him, like Detroit runs for Rip...and you will get production from Finley. Otherwise, might as well sit him.
Exactly. And it would help to return him to the bench and let him adjust to that role.
Kori,
I couldn't find the " NO" button, so I just used the "no" button.
Kori,
I couldn't find the " NO" button, so I just used the "no" button.
When is the last time Finley hit an outside shot?
I think he's 0-for in 2006.
"just break it out for special occasions?"
yeah, sure, if the game is out of reach, for us or the opponent, plenty of time to let Manu rest and let the others brick it.
"I suppose injuring Manu during the regular season for pride is the only option then"
You suck as supposer. Keep trying, you heading for suppository status.
Ummmm I am going to half to say no here Bob.
I was on the fence before tonight. After that debacle the answer is a flat NO!
NO
el no debe estar empezando manu debe
No.
Plain and simple I just enjoy Manu's spark from the start.
No.
i say trade him
Dallas really misses Finley this year.
Finley has gotten worse as this season has gone on.
Just go back to the ing starting 5 that won us a god damn championship last year and I'll be happy.
Big Dog is still available, at least he could hit a mid range jumper.
Of course not. Manu always should have started.
Im no Manu homer but it's always been the same. Dont you guys realize that Manu always end up in the starting line up?. Sometimes I think that some of the people here dont really realize how valueable Manu is until they dont see how the Spurs play without him.
He's underrated, I mean Manu is a great player that brings some many things to the ball game in EVERY aspect of the game. He might be one of the most useful players in the league. A trully one of a kind.
The Spurs are lucky that Manu has no ego and knows that the team goes first. There you got an exelent player, plus a humble person.
Couldn't ask for more.
You had me at "Of course"
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