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Star Splitter.
Don't just ing throw him in at a desperation point in the 4th hoping he just magically cleans up the that Bonner/Blair put the team in.
They're obviously at a desperation point right now..they need to re-tool, obviously..what can they do?..
This thread isn't for meltdowns, btw, there will be many threads for that type of discussion..this thread is to discuss potential strategies that utilize the Spurs current personnel..
- Run the offense through Duncan..it doesn't matter how much he has declined, Spurs need to force-feed him the ball..this team needs some kind of semblance of an interior game..this team is shooting too many stupid jump shots, they're too soft with their shot selection..they need to force it inside to him..
- Play Splitter..obviously..you don't play him for 1 minute and take him out if he plays bad..it doesn't matter now, he's bigger and more mobile than Bonner and Blair, this team clearly needs size and mobility from their bigs..
What else?..
Star Splitter.
Don't just ing throw him in at a desperation point in the 4th hoping he just magically cleans up the that Bonner/Blair put the team in.
Ancient Chinese secret - Manu to the bench!
DO IT POP
I'm not quite sure.
I agree with the first and second points. TD demonstrated at the end of this game that he still has the ability to carry an offense for stretches.
I'm in favor of moving Dice back to the bench and starting Splitter. Much like with Oberto, Splitter has demonstrated he has the intangibles necessary to do the dirty work. Granted he won't generate a lot of offense on his own, but with the starting lineup that's completely unnecessary. He also adds a very adept pick and roll player who can help free up TD for mid-range jumpers.
A by-product will be a reduction in Bonner's minutes, since Dice/Blair demand minutes off the bench.
What to do about RJeff and getting Hill out of his own way? That I'm not quite sure.
It all depends on Pop. Obviously he just wants this team to outshoot the opponent with 3's.
Agree Harlem
It's time to TD get more touches. Pop rested him all year so now it's time to get him some burn.
Tiago must be the 1st big of the bench. He still has a lot of trouble on offense but I rather see a better player on D.
Give the other 10 minutes or so to Bonner or Blair. They're playing so bad that I still don't know who would be a better option. Bonner is weak on D and Blair makes a lot of mistakes on both ends
I really think Splitter needs to see more time on the court.
The Bonner / Blair duo should never be seen again.
Something needs to happen to light a fire under Jefferson and Hill. Hill played good w Tony and Manu out, but he looked pretty passive again tonight.
Shoot Bonner
They need to get Neal more involved earlier in the game, bench Blair, give Splitter more time on the floor and manage Bonner's minutes more effectively, if he's hot let him play if he's not bench the guy. The other problem is that Tony and Manu have to stop forcing plays trust thier teammates, the last half of the season both Tony and Manu's game decisions have been atrocious especially in the 4th qtrs.
I have hope for Hill, because he has shown that he can step up in the playoffs..they just need to somehow keep him motivated..Pop needs to give him an ultimatum, like he gave Bonner and passing up open 3s..Hill needs to drive every time he gets the ball, he's capable..oftentimes, he's neutered, but he has stepped up in the past..
Jefferson?..I don't think there's anything you can do with him, at this point..he's a lost cause..
I would also like to see Manu start driving more..it's April, he has saved his body by shooting 3s, it's time to start going to the rim..he's one of the only Spurs that can generate interior scoring..
Too late now to retool what seriously need retooling, which is the defense. Actual help for Duncan, and especially when Tim is off the floor... the offense I can live with, but not being able to get stops when we need them is just not going to cut it...
Here's what you do:
Play Bonner, if he misses two shots, sit him for the rest of the game. It tarts with Bonner and ends with Bonner. If he's making shots then we are good but if he isn't, he's done and so is the team. He screws up too much for us to be effective. Tiago is coming to form now and Bonner plays more, WTF?
You humps deserved this.
I've no sympathy for you.
Nothing. They lose and the window closes.
Have Bonner commit suicide...start Splitter...get Hill to stop hesitating and give him the Manu green light...give Novak the backup 3 minutes...
I think Hill has been playing much better lately. Steps in the right direction.
RJ is a waste of space already. And true, there's nothing we could about it.
I think Manu will do that in the playoffs but at this point, it seems hopeless.
More Splitter less Bonner.
That's it !!
The problem with Bonner is that it seems like all of the offense ends up in his hands when he's on the floor, tbh..it's not just his choking..it seems like he will end up having to make a decision that will affect every possession, since the Spurs are always running p&r with him involved in some kind of way..
I'm not sure whether Pop designs it this way, or whether the opposing coach is strategically forcing Bonner to beat them, but it seems like he's always involved..
Don't know. Perhaps start with playing Splitter. He has proven himself when needed and anything would be an improvement over the pathetic front line of Bonner/Blair.
Pop needs to be brain washed.
Or fired.
One of the two will work.
Pop is in good mood, so he does not care much.
If the shots go in they go in if not they not
Ya Jefferson pretty much showed what he's made of when our big three were out and he had 4 pts after three quarters.
I think we our new style that one us games early has developed some bad habits.
Did you see the stat they showed tonight where we have made more threes this year than any other?
That could be our fate, again in the playoffs.
Get ready to go fishin. Pop won't change and Bonner can't play in the spring. It really is fool's gold trying to cheer on this team as long as Bonner continues to see meaningful minutes. and Blair is not much better.
Play defencive line ups over Offencive.
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