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They're better off just keeping the main guys minutes down during the season. It keeps the players in rhythm. That's why some teams suck coming out of the all-star break.
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Apologies if I overlooked another thread discussing this.
Before we all go off fantasizing about 73 win seasons, ponder this: The Spurs have a gross abundance of depth, and I think the best way for them to manage it is to string together a few games of heavy PT for players, and to give players a few days off (kindof/sortof like they do in baseball).
Like any Spurs fan, I am familiar with the abuse Manu's body takes. Maybe he gets a bad case of tummy-ache around the time the Spurs face the Mavs, and Finely has to step up and play 40 minutes a game for 3 or 4 games at a stretch.
That's one example, and it does not take a rocket scientist to figure out how Pop could manage to the entire roster in similar fashion.
My point being, it's not important to focus on minutes per game over an 82 game schedule, rather it's better to work a player into and out of a rhythm with meaningful minutes. In other words, I'd rather have Horry play 25-30 minutes a game for 40 games in the regular season (and sit on the bench or stay at home for the remainder), than play him 12-15 minutes everynight.
Excepting Beno, and perhaps Oberto, Pop does not have to devote a whole lot of attention to developing talent. I expect his focus will be on finding meaningful ways to keep the talent on the bench fresh, should they need to step up and fill a bigger role.
It's all about plug-and-play, until April rolls around.
They're better off just keeping the main guys minutes down during the season. It keeps the players in rhythm. That's why some teams suck coming out of the all-star break.
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MisticqueDenise
Last edited by FreshPrince22; 09-12-2011 at 02:02 PM.
They should limit the minutes of the starters toward the beginning of the season and work on getting the bench to get into a rhythm with each other. After the All-Star break, they should start increasing the minutes of the starters and start finding the best rotation for the playoffs.
I agree that the Spurs will want to roll into the playoffs with a set lineup and well-defined roles, but Pop will have to step up when it comes to managing egos. ... Okay, he does not HAVE TO, but I think he will.
Bottom line, I think the Spurs will be well-rested heading into the playoffs in 2006.
Speaking of egos, Pop does not really seem to have one, BUT, I wonder how bad he will want to kick Phil Jackson's ass in the regular season.
Decent plan, Guru, except what about the disappointment on all those Manu fans everywhere in NBA cities wearing Argentina flags and number 5 Visa jerseys when Pop holds Gino out?
do not play manu back and back games
Hum not the Spurs.. BUT..
I think a couple of teams are gonna plan on throwing the season to get in the draft 06 lotto....
you think the cavs will again
Why are you jinxing us?
So says someone with "Spurs NBA Champs '06" in his sig?
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