That would be nice. At least on offense Tim could play more like the PF of old. It could be just me, but I didn't see Tiago getting double teamed every time he touched the ball. In a year where watching Tim's minutes will be crucial, I don't see why we would pass on Curry's inside presence.
Tiago was starting to draw the double team in the paint preinjury. It could be a huge weapon for us if we can have someone who can draw the double team down low. That would leave our shooters wide open. It would also be easier for our shooters to hit shots created from the paint than off dribble penetration. It takes much longer for defenders to recover from near the basket area.
I hear ya. I had many doubts about Curry at the start - and still do in some respects. However. I like what I'm reading about him - especially the supposed renewed commitment and dedication to his craft. He's seems to be saying the right things - and let's face facts - you cannot teach size and height. If Curry really wants to jump start his career, SA is the place to do it. Actually, the Spurs need him as much as he needs them. I sincerely hope he makes it.
There is no such thing as a Tiago groupie. There are only those Spur fans who want the guy next to TD to be 6-10 or better.I can only imagine what all the tiago groupies would say if Pop tried Curry next to TD
The reason goes back to how we use to excel on defense. When we had two bigs on the floor we could crowd the shooters because they would be challenged in the paint. With Blair and Bonner we cannot allow the opponent to drive to the basket so we have to play a very timid perimeter defense. Those fans who want more defense know we need interior size to make Pop's better defensive plays work.
I still really don't understand why the Spurs didn't go harder after Blatche. I mean, if they can take on a guy like Curry with his issues, why not Blatche? Unless there is something physically wrong with him, I really don't get limiting yourself to guys like Curry (who at least has looked somewhat decent in moments).
Bonner got a DNP-CD and wasn't with half the team recently.
Blatche makes Curry look like a totally upstanding citizen, thank you very much.
I was thinking the same thing a few days ago. Having Curry to bang down low would allow Duncan to do his usual work from the elbow/FT line on offense and opposing offenses would find it more difficult to drive the paint with 2 7-footers under the basket. Sounds like a familiar recipe.
Frankly, if Curry could just be another Rasho Id be very happy.
Exactly. That and the fact that Duncan struggles to draw double teams in the post. With two 6-10 or taller guys there's a greater chance of drawing double teams in the post and getting more easy baskets.
Height <> good defense
Curry pretty much sucks as a defender. He certainly cannot be paired with Tim, as neither moves well enough laterally to cover today's PFs.
Let it go.
Probably because the Nets are capable of paying more money, and offering more brand exposure, which is what matters to players like Blatche.
Eddy Curry and Dejaun Blair have been hitting the buffet lines together I'm told.
Is there video of Eddy Curry's fake and dunk on the Nuggets?
SJax has been a head-case on just about every other NBA team he's been on yet he always falls in line playing in SA. With the the respected vets/coaching staff on the team, I find it hard to believe that a guy like Blatche would act the same way here.
It doesn't matter anymore. Blatche is a Net, and that's that.
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Spurs need the height and muscle of Curry.
If for no other reason than for his impressive scoring prowess in the paint - against damn near anyone. In time, and with good coaching, he could probably develop into an average defender, but his ability to score around the basket is unparalleled - at least for this incarnation of Spurs team. And we all know how much Pop loves offense.
This gives hope and a direction to anyone with god givens talents and has made a mess. It strikes a chord in me, the way you put it.
More often then not as gifted individuals you sit on your laurels because you feel you already got it in the bag.
You need more then words to make an apology.
And if you haven't done anything, then yes you should live like you have something to prove.
You'll finde peace and happiness that way, instead of heartache and grief. I think.
Eddy Curry signs to play in China for rest of season ...
Spurs fans thinking he could make the team
Zero chance of making the team doesn't include an invite to summer camp.Eddy Curry signs to play in China for rest of season ...
I've always been a Blair defender, but really, is there anything Blair is doing that Curry couldn't?
Running without a good bit of his knees.
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