Danny Green - 33% from Three - TRADE

[ElNono]

I have a feeling Martin is here for exactly that reason.

same

[Spurtacular]

lol KKKrew

Schtick.

[ChumpDumper]

Schtick.

I used to think your racism was a shtick.

[HarlemHeat37]

I used to think your racism was a shtick.

At least tholdren never denies his racism, tbh..

[Spurtacular]

Just another clown show.

[Chinook]

I'm happy Pop went to Danny as the designated defender. Doing that is best way to keep Green's head in the game. Plus, I think the Thunder pretty much know how they'd game plan for Kawhi defending KD. During those times, they just ran the 1/3 PnR. They started off the game trying to get Durant in the low post, and that didn't work. After that, they really didn't attack Green consistently. It was a very odd choice by Donovan.

[spurraider21]

He wasn't shooting well, and he was still extremely critical to the game. And the one shot he made was the most important one, because that's was when Russ deliberately left him open. So it was like Westbrook told Green, "I no longer believe you can hurt us," and Danny was like, "You were saying...".

That said, yes, I'd like him to shoot better. But he's the best two-guard on the roster right now, all things considering.

it was important because he had missed his previous 7 or so. if he made 2-3 of those like he's supposed to, you wouldn't be in that position to need such an important shot

unless its a buzzer beating game winner or a truly game deciding shot, you can't take a 1-9 shooting game and be like "oh but that 1 he made was really good"... its ridiculous to do so

[timtonymanu]

I'm starting to hope we play Houston in the 1st round, tbh. We really need Green to get going from 3 and the Rockets are the perfect team for him to go off on

[Chinook]

it was important because he had missed his previous 7 or so. if he made 2-3 of those like he's supposed to, you wouldn't be in that position to need such an important shot

Green's biggest value to the offense is that other teams believe he'll hit open shots. He made the one where OKC decided to call his bluff. If he had to make only one shot, that's the one he needed to make. Again, Russ left Green open on purpose to go try to freelance. If Green had missed that one, OKC would have Robersoned him the rest of the game (even if he had made one later).

unless its a buzzer beating game winner or a truly game deciding shot, you can't take a 1-9 shooting game and be like "oh but that 1 he made was really good"... its ridiculous to do so

Of course you can. I'm not dismissing his poor shooting night because the one shot made was important. It doesn't outweigh the fact that he missed looks that would possibly have put the game away had he made them. But it's possible the Spurs lose if he misses that shot, which is why he was asked if his three turned the game in the post-game interview.

[Obstructed_View]

unless its a buzzer beating game winner or a truly game deciding shot, you can't take a 1-9 shooting game and be like "oh but that 1 he made was really good"... its ridiculous to do so

Exactly. When you shoot 1-9 in a close game, that one make becomes the really important shot.

[tholdren]

Green's biggest value to the offense is that other teams believe he'll hit open shots. He made the one where OKC decided to call his bluff. If he had to make only one shot, that's the one he needed to make. Again, Russ left Green open on purpose to go try to freelance. If Green had missed that one, OKC would have Robersoned him the rest of the game (even if he had made one later).



Of course you can. I'm not dismissing his poor shooting night because the one shot made was important. It doesn't outweigh the fact that he missed looks that would possibly have put the game away had he made them. But it's possible the Spurs lose if he misses that shot, which is why he was asked if his three turned the game in the post-game interview.

get over it - he's had a terrible shooting SEASON, not a game. His defense is overrated by the spurs fans who did the same thing with tiago. He's a 2 and cannot dribble. I have never seen that. He's weak minded.

[DPG21920]

get over it - he's had a terrible shooting SEASON, not a game. His defense is overrated by the spurs fans who did the same thing with tiago. He's a 2 and cannot dribble. I have never seen that. He's weak minded.

This doesn't make any sense. If he sucks, why did SA re-sign him? If he sucks, how did SA make 3 straight WCF, 2 Finals and win another le with such a gaping hole? How is SA with TP sucking and DG's overrated defense the top defense in the league with such a gaping defensive hole?

No one is saying he's had a great season - especially by his own lofty standards. What people are saying is that despite his shooting woes this year, he STILL adds value and when the shooting comes he's pretty much irreplaceable

[SpursforSix]

get over it - he's had a terrible shooting SEASON, not a game. His defense is overrated by the spurs fans who did the same thing with tiago. He's a 2 and cannot dribble. I have never seen that. He's weak minded.

Lol. I'm not agreeing in toto but can't dribble or drive. It amazing that an NBA 2 looks so bad going to the rim. I like Green and don't have a problem with the contract or him starting. But I've played in ty pick up games whee everyone was a better finisher than DG. Hard to believe that he hasn't developed this any more than it is.

[DPG21920]

Lol. I'm not agreeing in toto but can't dribble or drive. It amazing that an NBA 2 looks so bad going to the rim. I like Green and don't have a problem with the contract or him starting. But I've played in ty pick up games whee everyone was a better finisher than DG. Hard to believe that he hasn't developed this any more than it is.

Bruh, if DG played in your pick up games, he would be the best point guard, finisher and everything else This is against NBA talent. He has a flaw. If he could handle the ball like Steph Curry he would be a top 10 player in the league with his ability to hit 3's and defend at a high level with fantastic ball-handling/finishing ability.

[SpursforSix]

Bruh, if DG played in your pick up games, he would be the best point guard, finisher and everything else This is against NBA talent. He has a flaw. If he could handle the ball like Steph Curry he would be a top 10 player in the league with his ability to hit 3's and defend at a high level with fantastic ball-handling/finishing ability.

He''d be a better finisher because he'd be physically dominant. But when he goes to the rim, his body doesn't move right. Surely you know what I'm talking about.

[DPG21920]

He''d be a better finisher because he'd be physically dominant. But when he goes to the rim, his body doesn't move right. Surely you know what I'm talking about.

Yes, I do. But again, that's because he's going against crazy NBA talent. He has a flaw, that one is his. There are a lot of people who struggle handling the ball and finishing in the paint, even at 2 guard.

There aren't a lot of people that have proven they can hit 3's like DG while defending at the level he does. Everyone agrees it would be great if he could get to the rack more, but to act like he sucks because of that flaw when he's proven that he does not is crazy.

Basically this is the mindset I would expect some casual NBA fan to have, not Spurs fans who have literally watched Danny for a long time now. He's struggling bad with his shot - no way around it. It sucks, but has DG not earned the benefit of the doubt?

I guess the best way to put it: Were you really surprised when Danny nailed that 3 to make Westbrook pay for that stupid gamble in the guts of the game despite being 0-7 at that point? I wasn't. At all.

[SpursforSix]

Yes, I do. But again, that's because he's going against crazy NBA talent. He has a flaw, that one is his. There are a lot of people who struggle handling the ball and finishing in the paint, even at 2 guard.

There aren't a lot of people that have proven they can hit 3's like DG while defending at the level he does. Everyone agrees it would be great if he could get to the rack more, but to act like he sucks because of that flaw when he's proven that he does not is crazy.

Basically this is the mindset I would expect some casual NBA fan to have, not Spurs fans who have literally watched Danny for a long time now. He's struggling bad with his shot - no way around it. It sucks, but has DG not earned the benefit of the doubt?

I guess the best way to put it: Were you really surprised when Danny nailed that 3 to make Westbrook pay for that stupid gamble in the guts of the game despite being 0-7 at that point? I wasn't. At all.

I'm not worried about him. He does what he needs to do. It's just odd that with his athleticism, he's not a better finisher. But maybe if he was, the Spurs don't have him or he's eating up even more money.

[DPG21920]

It's ok to be worried, I kind of am. But I still realize he has value even at rock bottom offensively because at a minimum he has the "gravity" that Chinook was discussing.

[SpursforSix]

It's ok to be worried, I kind of am. But I still realize he has value even at rock bottom offensively because at a minimum he has the "gravity" that Chinook was discussing.

Idk. What I do know is that if he had any of my finishing skills (albeit against non NBA players), he'd be devastating.

[SpursforSix]

It's like he never watched basketball when he was little and never tried to emulate the greats that could hang in the air for that extra microsecond, draw contact, and get up a legit shot.

[spurtech09]

Danny can jump pretty high from what Ive seen this yr but for some reason his shot is short or just bit off.....I remember last yr his wrist was bothering him but don't remember what wrist it was...Maybe it has something to do with his wrist....

[DPG21920]

Danny can jump pretty high from what Ive seen this yr but for some reason his shot is short or just bit off.....I remember last yr his wrist was bothering him but don't remember what wrist it was...Maybe it has something to do with his wrist....

Well, Coach Nick, who seems to be pretty respected posted a little video on Danny. He was saying Danny is really leading with his chest out on his jumper which is abnormal for him. Said it caused balance issues. I'm not smart enough to really see it based on the video he posted, but maybe there is something to it.

[DMC]

Bruh, if DG played in your pick up games, he would be the best point guard, finisher and everything else This is against NBA talent. He has a flaw. If he could handle the ball like Steph Curry he would be a top 10 player in the league with his ability to hit 3's and defend at a high level with fantastic ball-handling/finishing ability.

And the Spurs couldn't afford him.

[DMC]

Well, Coach Nick, who seems to be pretty respected posted a little video on Danny. He was saying Danny is really leading with his chest out on his jumper which is abnormal for him. Said it caused balance issues. I'm not smart enough to really see it based on the video he posted, but maybe there is something to it.

Perhaps the most heralded shooting coach in the NBA can help him?

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