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I don't know about Oberto but Bruce is a must
He was huge tonight
C Oberto
PF Duncan
SF Bowen
SG Mason
PG Parker
here's my reasoning..
Oberto is a controversial pick..I don't know if I'm in favor of starting him or not, but I think it's worth a try..my reasoning is that Oberto couldn't have possibly fell off so quickly..he must have something in him left..inserting him in the starting lineup for a few games might give him some confidence and give him the spark he needs..
if Oberto doesn't work out, put in Thomas..
we still have our problems scoring, and we go through the droughts..it's part of the reason we can't extend our leads, and other teams always come back against us..for this reason, I'd have Bonner and Finley coming off the bench..they could be used for situational purposes, as offensive sparks..
we've seen how ridiculously hot Matt Bonner can get, and this could be used when we need offense..he shouldn't be relied on to play the amount of minutes he's been playing though..as hard as he's working, he's still a defensive liability..he doesn't have the physical gifts or instincts..he's late on rotations a lot of the time, and he doesn't understand how to take offensive fouls..he doesn't like getting in the mix physically..
Finley for Bonner obviously doesn't need explanation..
Thomas and Bowen clearly help our D a lot, and we need to start everything with our D..we aren't going anywhere without it..use Finley and Bonner as offensive sparks..
I don't know about Oberto but Bruce is a must
He was huge tonight
Bruce should be starting...Oberto is done.
Oberto should be in the lineup.
I like the lineup, but I am hardly ever in line with what Pop actually does... when Manu comes back, right before playoffs start, my SL would be...
Kurt Thomas
Tim Duncan
Bruce Bowen
Manu Ginobili
Tony Parker
If Manu is coming off the bench for offense in the 2nd unit - I think Bonner/Mason combined would do that job.
And I'd like to see more of a Parker/Hill backcourt.
I agree that the starting lineup should be : TP, Mason, Bowen, TD, and either Bonner or choose between Thomas and Oberto for a more defensive lineup. But one thing is for sure, I think Bowen should be starting in place of Fin. The D is just easily 10x better with him in there.
As long as Bruce is getting minutes in the high 20s to 30s it doesn't matter whether he starts or not.
I think George Hill should play every minute of every game!
JV
Finley
Maze
Oberto
KT
TP
Manu
Lebron
TD
DRob
like the lineup of parker,george,mason,td, bonner sometimes if the other team has a few smaller guys in. George is a beast on d. Otherwise prob bowen instead of bowen in the matchup is too tall for gh.
Id rather go with Bonner cause he hustles his ass off and he spaces the floor better for TD to work. Oberto isnt a threat from the perimeter and his defense isnt as good as advertised. Bonner may not be your defensive lynchpin but cause of his range, he draws out a big on Spurs offense.
I don't particularly care who starts the game, who finishes it is the most important.
That said, at no point should Bonner be in the game unless both Parker and Duncan are on the court and Bowen needs more minutes at the expense of Finley. Parker & Hill backcourt can work, even against bigger opponents.
yeh that, he should be starting actually...
So you're going to bench Bonner who's been a primary option on offense, and is needed now more than ever with Manu out, and put in Oberto who is good for maybe 15-20 minutes a game tops. Oberto's defense is about as good as Bonner's at this point in his career and cannot be relied on for any kind of offense. I'm in favor of starting Thomas against certain teams where the matchups are favorable but Bonner is our guy now and in the playoffs.
I dont think Oberto has shown anything to warrant starting. Remember he was there to start the season, and was pitiful. Its obvious hes a s of his former self, and thats really saying something. At this point, I like Bonner there.
Bowen has to be starting playoff time. Its all good bringing him off the bench, but against the likes of Kobe, there wont be a damn thing Bowen will be able to do if Kobe has his rythim from torching Mason to start the game. Lately, in countless games Kobe has got off to hot starts against the Spurs - when normally he plays facilitator in the first quarter.
Bonner
Duncan
Bowen
Mase
Parker
TP
Hill
Bruce
Bonner
Duncan
Oberto hasn't warranted a start, but that's my point..he was good enough last year, he couldn't have lost it all so quickly..starting for a few games might help his confidence..
Bonner should play good minutes, but shouldn't start, and shouldn't play in clutch situations, unless we need a basket..we should use him as an offensive spark off the bench..
I don't see a need to change things right now honestly.
Bonner is playing so well theres no real justifable reason to bench him.
Benching him and bringing him off the bench will really just shatter his confidence and then your really screwed.
Kurt Thomas
Tim Duncan
Bruce Bowen
Manu Ginobili
Tony Parker
KT and Bowen on the starting lineup will maximize our D. And Ginobili will compensate for them on the offensive end.
Mason, Bonner & Hill will provide scoring/energy coming off the bench.
How do you shatter a NBA players confidence by bringing him off the bench as one of the main offensive weapons on this Spurs team?
Man it sure did shatter Manus confidence...
Oberto's a better passer, but you lose your spacing, if Bonner's on the bench.
I like Bruce playing more, but I also like the idea of saving him for the playoffs to play some designated D. Maybe move Mason to the bench to fill Manu's role. Hairston is also someone I'd like to see get more minutes.
Tony
Mason
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TD
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