In the playoffs, and expecially in a potential finals series against the Pistons, I think we will see Manu getting many more minutes as the point guard. This will allow Tony to stay fresh to excell at the speed work he does best. It will also keep Bowen and Finley on the floor longer, and even allow long stretches when the Spurs can have Manu, Finley, Bowen, Rasho/Horry and Duncan all on the floor together, when Tony rests.
Talk all you want about the Piston's starters. When the Spurs step it back to what will become mainly a 7 man rotation and a few key limited moments by other reserves for support, I will gladly bet on the Spurs.
Last night we got our first real peak of a healthy Manu playing together with Finley in crunch time. I liked the preview just fine!
I agree to a certain extent... I believe you will see more of an eight or nine man rotation. You will have Van Exel, Finley, Horry, and Nazr (If Not Traded) in the rotation with the starters. Van Exel has a history of huge performances in big games. We all know about Finley and Horry. Nazr has come up huge as well last year and I believe he will see more minutes if he is around at the end of the season. Spurs in seven again against the Pistons.
Yeah, lets rest Parker, the best player on the team.
Does anyone see Barry getting significant minutes in the playoffs? He hasn't hit any shots this season and he is extremely overpaid.
restign parker wont change anything if pistons pack the lanes. parker will be exposed if you take away the lane as he has no outside shot and can't hit FT's we could be in HUGE trouble. manu will need to play out of his mind and tim HAS to hit at least 75% of his ft's for us to have a chance
oh yeah and dont forget
REBOUNDING!
The best player on who's team? France?Yeah, lets rest Parker, the best player on the team.
Spurs, blind man.
Only watching the dribbler is like a shiny object that catches your fancy.
Some day soon, your childlike crush on Tony Parker will pass and you'll discover the other aspects of the game that's played off the ball and at the defensive end of the court, as well. All-around qualities that lead to MVP awards, All-defensive team awards, and the like.
Tony is having an impressive season at the offensive end of the court.
Yawn...
He averages more steals than Bowen and is leading the league in points in the paint.
You want to STFU now?
And your point is? Show me something meaningful for a change.
I'm going to bed now stat boy. Work me up some stats and I'll look in on them next time to see what you've done.
I Can't do much about lack of your comprehension, except perhaps try to type real slow.Yeah, lets rest Parker, the best player on the team.
The topic of the thread had nothing to do with limiting Tony's minutes. It just spoke of having Manu handle the point more, both with Tony, and during the usual time Tony is on the pine.
I know it is tough for you to grasp simple concepts, but if you apply both of your brain cells, it may sink in.
Yeah, lets rest Parker, the best player on the team.
you'll eat those words come june.
Barry will certainly get a chance, expecially if Finley or Manu are in a dry spell. I expect the Spurs to narrow their rotation, especially the minutes of NVE, to keep more size on both ends of the floor. This could allow around 110 minutes to be split between Manu, Bowen, Finley and Barry. With Manu and Bowen around 35 each, and Finley at 30 minutes, Barry would get around 10 minutes to shine.
Manu will probably handle the ball more come playofss but I dont think that's the answer. I think the solution is that Parker start playing like a real PG, and stop penetrating and handling the ball so much, because in the playofs he won't be able to.
I hope he starts looking into the playoffs and realize that he will have to change his game, so the sooner the better.
Watch a game.
Really Sequ. You and that big guy named after Tony should really grow up from this crush. I understand it from 1P1, the craving for tony.Yeah, lets rest Parker, the best player on the team.
Okay, Sequ num 9. I'll watch a game. I just think you are enamored with the word "floater".
Ladies and gentlemen, one of the top 2 or 3 players in the world and he's not even the best player on his team. Amazing.
Good thing I already finished eating...
^^me too...it was mexican food pot luck day here at work...speaking of floaters! :p
Well, it's not so much a craving as it is this intense need to grab him and........
tony needs to let that unibrow grow out, dont be shy..
Nick Van Exel is cold-blooded in the playoffs when the games mean more, which will also allow for Parker to stay fresh. I don't know why it needs to be Manu who has to play the point in order for Parker to stay fresh. Van Exel is cold, man.
As to how Manu playing more point guard might affect a match-up against the Pistons, Detroit can do something similar by playing Tayshaun Prince at point forward with Rip and Delfino/Evans, just like they did on the 12th when they didn't have Arroyo.
Where is that Solid D backpatter. Again, I continue to be right on and you continue to look like you watch to much volleyball.
STFU.
Parker is the best player on this team.
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