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How much can Anderson help this season though? This may be our last chance to win it all in the Duncan era.
I know a lot of Spurs fans are bummed about Corey Brewer signing with Dallas, but this is a positive thing for the Spurs at least where James Anderson is considered. Even as a rookie Anderson is a more well-rounded player than Brewer in his 4th year. Brewer is experienced, longer and a better defender, but Anderson is a much better offensive player and a pretty good defender as well. You don't have to stretch the imagination too much to realize with similar minutes on a crappy team, Anderson would most likely, out perform Brewer.
Anderson, when given the opportunity, plays half the minutes of Brewer and averages half the points. However, JA shoots 41% FG & 44% from the 3pt line compared to Brewer's 38% & 26%. Per 36 stats has the two players pretty evenly matched with Brewer having a slight advantage defensively and Anderson edging out Brewer offensively. Advanced stats show Anderson blows Brewer out of the water offensively and hardly a difference defensively. Anderson's defensive rating is 109 to Brewer's 111.
I don't want to downplay the fact that the Spurs definitely could have used Brewer and that it's a kick in the nuts that he is signing with our Sisters to the North, but he also would have crushed Anderson's development, minutes and opportunity. Let's hope Pop gives the kid a chance to show his potential and Anderson makes the most out of the minutes he gets.
Last edited by ohmwrecker; 03-02-2011 at 06:22 PM.
How much can Anderson help this season though? This may be our last chance to win it all in the Duncan era.
I don't know. I don't have a lot of faith in Pop to give him the opportunity that I feel he deserves, but Pop has shown a bit more flexibility in giving the young guys his faith this year more than ever.
Brewer wouldn't have helped much this year anyway. How long does it take newcomers to acclimate to the spurs style of play?
Well, Anderson is going to get a chance to sink or swim over the next 2-4 weeks, so we'll probably have a much better idea at that point.
true anderson will get some minutes and hopefully keeps knocking downs those tres
I think he will continue shooting well since that has always been his strength dating back to college..His defense is what is going to keep him in the rotation.
BS. Anderson isn't ready. Brewer is. Maybe in 3 years Anderson will be better, but not this year. A big score for the Mavs.
Brewer is definatly the more seasoned player, but lets not make Brewer out to be an above average NBA sf..For 1, the guy just got cut from the Knicks. I would have like to have Brewer, but its not the end of the le run cause he's not coming to the spurs, JA well step up.
Brewer would have been a nice help, but he can't run point, which is what the Spurs need right now. RJ and JA will be fine at that position.
How did you learn to write without the ability to read?
How did you compare Brewer to Anderson based on Anderson's six games in the league?
He got cut because he didn't fit in up there. They need wing shooters. Brewer won't be mistaken for one anytime soon.
If you could read, you wouldn't ask that question.
Well, we did need the defense at that position, but I'm not terribly upset about this. I have a really good feeling about JA's potential on both ends of the court. I also am a fan of his work ethic. Hopefully all these things will blossom this season!
Agree Anderson isn't ready. Brewer isn't coming. We've done pretty well without either.
Move on.
Did you just compare 13 games/13MPG to 56 games/24min?
Anderson, when given the opportunity, plays half the minutes of Brewer and averages half the points. However, JA shoots 41% FG & 44% from the 3pt line compared to Brewer's 38% & 26
Why not?Did you just compare 13 games/13MPG to 56 games/24min?
MavFan projects Roddy to be an All-Star based on less.
Yes. Yes, I did. Congratulations on Brewer.Did you just compare 13 games/13MPG to 56 games/24min?
Didn't know we weren't supposed to disagree. Apologize.
The point that a lot of you seem to be missing here is:
Although, Brewer would have been a great addition to the roster . . . Anderson has more potential and his development will not be hindered by someone who will soak up the minutes and already small opportunity that he has.
I'm just giving you a hard time. You can disagree, just don't all over the whole concept.
FWIW, I did get your point. I just don't care at this point in time (no offense intended).
I'm more interested at what can we do now to maximize our chances this season than looking too far ahead.
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