Simmons or Anderson - Who is better?

[houston spurs fan]

I was bumping my old for reference got.

Sure you were

[steeledl]

The thread has no purpose but to pit two different guys who play on the same team, have basically grown or developed together since last season, and who can coexist together playing different spots against each other.

Its not convenient to your agenda at the moment tbh. If i wasn't lazy I could dig through your post and find some with you "pitting them against each other".

[SAGirl]

I really expect to see Kyle get the minutes next game. It's Pop's way of keeping egos in check. Simmons has a nice game and looks forward to making even more of a splash next game, maybe begins to feel a little en led, expecting to solidify his position in the pecking order and among the fans, and BOOM! Pop says,"Not so fast! I call the shots, and I have other guys besides you that I want to play. Take a seat, and I'll get back with you." Bet we see Kyle.

It has to go beyond egos. Pop cares about these guys like they are his sons. It is one of the things that I admire so much about him. He may make me crazy with some decisions in games or what not, but there is no questioning his developing of young players. No other coaches are like that. I can't think of another coach who has been better developing young talent.
I expect Pop to prioritize Simmons later in the season, but in games he can spare to develop Kyle he will. You don't really want to have a cancerous situation and what builds chemistry ultimately is guys caring about each other's progress. Its a teaching moment for both guys.

That said, Kyle better take advantage of it.

[dabom]

Sure you were

I bump my posts all the time got. I've done this many times before.

[SAGirl]

Its not convenient to your agenda at the moment tbh. If i wasn't lazy I could dig through your post and find some with you "pitting them against each other".

I have grown tired of it steele. You think I have an agenda but I really don't. People are en led to like whoever they want. I like both guys, so for my sake of enjoying both guys play, I would rather not compare them. They are different kind of players, probably destined to play together, and when you think about it, have developed together in the dleague since last season.

They might be competing for spots or minutes this season, but ultimately they are teammates who will benefit from the play of each other, so I'd rather stay out of this dichotomy and just enjoy them play. I realize that some people would rather trade Kyle away or completely bench him, but it appears Pop has a plan that involves him so I think if that is others' hope they will be disappointed and have stated that.

I may make comments on their play, like I do of Danny's, Tony's other players in general, but I have no agenda against any Spurs.

[sasaint]

It has to go beyond egos. Pop cares about these guys like they are his sons. It is one of the things that I admire so much about him. He may make me crazy with some decisions in games or what not, but there is no questioning his developing of young players. No other coaches are like that. I can't think of another coach who has been better developing young talent.
I expect Pop to prioritize Simmons later in the season, but in games he can spare to develop Kyle he will. You don't really want to have a cancerous situation and what builds chemistry ultimately is guys caring about each other's progress. Its a teaching moment for both guys.

That said, Kyle better take advantage of it.

Keeping egos in check IS preventing cancer. It is also the flip side of the coin to "empathy" which is what you were calling "caring about each other's progress." I think we are pretty much in violent agreement about what Pop is up to. Sometimes "tough love" is what dads do to develop sons' character.

[steeledl]

I have grown tired of it steele. You think I have an agenda but I really don't. People are en led to like whoever they want. I like both guys, so for my sake of enjoying both guys play, I would rather not compare them. They are different kind of players, probably destined to play together, and when you think about it, have developed together in the dleague since last season.

They might be competing for spots or minutes this season, but ultimately they are teammates who will benefit from the play of each other, so I'd rather stay out of this dichotomy and just enjoy them play. I realize that some people would rather trade Kyle away or completely bench him, but it appears Pop has a plan that involves him so I think if that is others' hope they will be disappointed and have stated that.

I may make comments on their play, like I do of Danny's, Tony's other players in general, but I have no agenda against any Spurs.

i sorry. I don't want to ruin your experience here.

[steeledl]

Do you forgive me!?

[SAGirl]

Keeping egos in check IS preventing cancer. It is also the flip side of the coin to "empathy" which is what you were calling "caring about each other's progress." I think we are pretty much in violent agreement about what Pop is up to. Sometimes "tough love" is what dads do to develop sons' character.

You have a point, specially if you view it as flipside.
Definitely managing egos is part of NBA coaching. Pop has managed that the best of many coaches too (but it also has to do with the character of the guys he brings in and he's said that.) Even then, the ocassional SJax of the world situation shows up. The leadership in the locker room is also so strong that any cancerous situation that shows up I bet gets nipped in the bud quickly. The value of that aspect of leadership the vets provide is probably extremely underrated and something we probably don't even comprehend, as there are some locker rooms in teh NBA that are very toxic (Rockets situation sound familiar?)

I think Pop said at one point that the selfish guy sits, minutes management are the best way to keep egos in check. Not that J.Simms is headed that way, but he's new and you never know. Ultimately I do think it is his spot this season, but he's not the only one of Pops "children". You are right that its better to train him in the way of the Spurs early than late. . . so yea, I guess you are right.

[SAGirl]

i sorry. I don't want to ruin your experience here.

[SAGirl]

Do you forgive me!?

I think you are being sarcastic.. but I will take it humurously too.
For sure.. I do comment about a whole bunch of dudes. Will worship at the altar of Simmons in your honor.

[steeledl]

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[SAGirl]

haha half way sarcastic. But I also realized ive been a and have been calling you out a lot lately so I felt bad. Don't wanna be one of those people who the board up.

Alright you are right by me. cheers Steele

[jehawk81]

^^
Get a room

[SAGirl]

^^
Get a room

We have been bickering about these two for a month or more.

[cutewizard]

Boban Marjanovic, best pure center in the NBA

[cutewizard]

J Simmons, best attacking offguard in the NBA

[cutewizard]

Kyle Anderson, best slow-moving point forward in the NBA, hahahahahahahaha

"MR ANDERSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!"

[ceperez]

I will have to change my verdict.

Anderson is better because he started at a devoted Spurs fan.



Simmons was a Houston Rockets fan (don't know if he still is). He was still a fan even when he was with the Austin Spurs.

now that was an easy conclusion!

[Spurs9]

Simmons easilly, tbh I've never really been a fan of Andersons.

[gambit1990]

i'll take simmons.

[Chinook]

I mean if you compared that video to the one of Anderson praising the Spurs to that group of little kids, it does seem like a clear victory for CoA.

[SAGirl]

At this point ppl are like Simmons v. Anderson, but Anderson is a young unproven player still evolving, with no real role in the team other than growing up, developing and when he's playing focusing on defense and whatever the coach wants. He's also not a SG. Most people project him as a combo point forward. Danny is the one who has the defined role and has been giving up minutes to Simmons.

I have to think all the hate for Anderson is troll based.

At heart, since a young age, yes very much a spur admirer.

how can you not love this sense of humor:

and if you really want humorous fan takes:

Doesn't this move remind you exactly of Boris drives. Super slow mo or not, it was still 2 points.

Get it through your heads Kyle haters: Simmons and Anderson are meant to play together and be a tandem.

[SAGirl]

and if you really were going to say, Boris is super athletic compared to Anderson... here he is relying on his craftiness rather than speed:

(By the way, yes I LOVE Boris!)

[G-Dawgg]

In order for Kyle anderson to fully realize his potential, he has to refine his post up game. He is 6'9ft, 230 lbs with a 7'2.75ft wingspan. He's big enough to play the power forward position. He has the size advantage to post most small forwards in the game. He has to play more like Diaw. Diaw looks to put his backside on his defender everytime he has a size advantage and this opens up passing opportunities, or ends in him scoring in the post. Anderson needs to learn this and take advantage of his length and size.