THC: The Hairston Coalition

[SenorSpur]

Hope the Spurs can finally land that long, athletic, SF in the upcoming draft.

[Blackjack]

Career night and Malik Hairston's internet influence.

It is Malik Hairston's career moment as he scored 16 points in 29:24 minutes of playing time. The Hairston Coalition has to be extraordinarily happy today despite the opponent being the Golden State Warriors.

Malik Hairston threw down some dunks, got to the line some, and shot a high percentage from the field. Defense, on the other hand, was quite non-existent.

Gregg Popovich was reported to have avoided the media post-game because he was puking at the lack of defense in this game for the lack of defense. He left one sentence to the reporter for Hairston. "He is a baller."

Sean Elliott, a former member of the San Antonio Spurs, now broadcasting at the sidelines with Bill Land, had too many good things to say about Hairston during the game. I wouldn't be surprised that Sean Elliott is part of the Spurstalk community and posting as part of The Hairston Coalition.

Since the start of The Hairston Coalition, Malik Hairston's minutes has seen a sudden e. Is the influence of the internet that big? This is also factoring in Gregg Popovich's disdain for the likes of Twitter, Facebook, MySpace and even Yahoo. Popovich also regularly reads Express News. The internet has influenced the likes of Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili, who have both been quoted to have been awed by Hairston's leaping ability.

"I was shocked when Malik Hairston soared up in the air to grab that rebound one-handed." Tony Parker commented, on his facebook profile.

Manu Ginobili's comments sounded way more jealousy. "It is not fair someone can jump that high and explode for a dunk like that."

On Spurstalk.com, the thread, "THC: The Hairston Coalition", has seen a lot of traffic, posts and some pictures of Malik Hairston's awesomeness. Is it any wonder that Hairston gets any playing time these days? Definitely not with the Coalition.

This ends Chieflion's report on Malik Hairston and his abilities to influence the World Wide Web.

As unfortunate as it was for me to have to miss this game ... it's nice to see fruit borne from THC's hard work and dedication; it takes a coalition . . .



Get Lifted, my friends . . .

[elbamba]

Last night Durant kicked the Spurs butt. However, about the only time that Durant struggled was during the 8 minutes stretch that Harriston was defending him. Every shot was challenged and he settled for threes.

While Boggans could pretty much only foul, Harriston defended with by moving his feet and hands. Why Pop continues to play KB when Harriston shows time and again he is a better defender is beyound me.

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Last night Durant kicked the Spurs butt. However, about the only time that Durant struggled was during the 8 minutes stretch that Harriston was defending him. Every shot was challenged and he settled for threes.

While Boggans could pretty much only foul, Harriston defended with by moving his feet and hands. Why Pop continues to play KB when Harriston shows time and again he is a better defender is beyound me.

Because Hairston clearly can't deliver in practice. Pop wouldn't play inferior players just because they were veterans because, well, 4 rings, got.

[silverblk mystix]

I saw the same thing---and this was right in front of POP'S FACE!!!!!

I was dumbfounded as to how Pop can see the proof right in front of his eyes and then as soon as Hairston made that 1 mental mistake ---when he did not wait in the corner for Manu's dish----pop pulls him out of the game and doesn't give hairston another shot...

geez...must be tough to be a young player under pop...

[MaNu4Tres]

What will it take for Hairston to get an opportunity against a quality team?

Apparently it shouldn't be much seeing that Mason is still getting quality PT against the best teams in the league.

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What will it take for Hairston to get an opportunity against a quality team?

Apparently it shouldn't be much seeing that Mason is still getting quality PT against the best teams in the league.

Um, several years of mediocre play seems to be the requirement.

[024]

after the lakers game, there's really no reason to continue playing mason and bogans. They have welted in the face of pressure way too many times and the spurs shouldn't hope to go far in the postseason. Must develop the young player so he's ready next season.

[benefactor]

So the scenario looks like this...there are three players...one that is supposed to be the centerpiece of the defense, one that that is the shooter off the bench and one that is a developing young player.

The Centerpiece repeatedly blows defensive assignments and adds nothing on the offensive end, the shooter sucks at shooting yet cries about playing time and demands a trade at the deadline(and continues to suck after he is given the PT) and the young player waits two seasons while tearing it up on the D-League squad(without complaint), plays hard and is effective when given the opportunity and makes the occasional mistake because...well...he's a young player.

You tell me which one deserves minutes.

[Whisky Dog]

Hairston and Ian should start a company producing benches since those two poor bas s know more about them than anyone.

[mountainballer]

So the scenario looks like this...there are three players...one that is supposed to be the centerpiece of the defense, one that that is the shooter off the bench and one that is a developing young player.

The Centerpiece repeatedly blows defensive assignments and adds nothing on the offensive end, the shooter sucks at shooting yet cries about playing time and demands a trade at the deadline(and continues to suck after he is given the PT) and the young player waits two seasons while tearing it up on the D-League squad(without complaint), plays hard and is effective when given the opportunity and makes the occasional mistake because...well...he's a young player.

You tell me which one deserves minutes.

hmm. that's a gotcha question, right?

I say, right answer is the centerpiece.
he was at 6 different teams in the last 7 years. so he knows the most NBA players.
and so he can tell them that the Spurs really are the classy organization for veterans people think they are. they always play a 3rd stringer veteran over their young and more talented players. this will reinforce their reputation and persuade other 3rd stringer veterans to sign with the Spurs. I guess you call that image cultivation. nice plan.

[Blackjack]

So Pop went with him over Mason but in concert with Bogans . . .

I'm not sure what Pop's rationale is (haven't for a while now) but hopefully this signifies the start of Malik's ascension over Mason in the lineup; hopefully Hairston gettin' screwed with 2, if not 3, foul calls doesn't have THC back at Square 1.

Believe . . .

[HarlemHeat37]

That's the problem with playing him this late though..they literally call a foul on him when he breathes on anybody because they don't know him, that's how NBA officiating works..it's too late for him to establish a name for himself this late..

2 of the 3 fouls he received were non-existent and the other was questionable, but that will always happen..

I doubt Pop can live with that, hopefully he's thinking long-term and let's him develop and work through this tough part..

[ace3g]

yeah a couple of those fouls were "rookie" calls but that is what Pop gets for playing him sporadically throughout the season.

[Blackjack]

That's the problem with playing him this late though..they literally call a foul on him when he breathes on anybody because they don't know him, that's how NBA officiating works..it's too late for him to establish a name for himself this late..

2 of the 3 fouls he received were non-existent and the other was questionable, but that will always happen..

I made mention of that in the game blog; it's frustrating to know this could've been avoided.

But, at this point, what do they have to lose (if Mason and Bogans are the options)?

I doubt Pop can live with that, hopefully he's thinking long-term and let's him develop and work through this tough part..

And that's the shift I hoped it signified.

Other than one quarter in OKC, Mason's done nothing to warrant time of any sort. You'd think that Hairston's time would come at Bogans' expense, especially when the Spurs are without Parker and are in need of ballhandler's, but it seems Keith has become Malik's babysitter in Pop's eyes . . .

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That's the problem with playing him this late though..they literally call a foul on him when he breathes on anybody because they don't know him, that's how NBA officiating works..it's too late for him to establish a name for himself this late..

2 of the 3 fouls he received were non-existent and the other was questionable, but that will always happen..

I doubt Pop can live with that, hopefully he's thinking long-term and let's him develop and work through this tough part..

So you know it can't end well when Malik's standing there with his hands up and LBJ is barrelling toward him at full speed.

[ace3g]

well there goes Hairston's minutes, he dunked the ball instead of running out the clock, lol

[Dex]

So long Malik. It was good to have you as a Spur.

[Behrooz24]

RIP Malik

[Blackjack]

Looks like THC's going to have to be relocated . . .

[ace3g]

[CFH]

He was just sticking it to the man.

[cnyc3]

LMAO that smile is hilarious. "How'd u like that timmay?"

[CFH]

Tim's like: "You fool!!! Do you realize what you've done?!?!"

[DesignatedT]

nice picture.