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Next time, just say no to crack.
Perhaps I shouldn't even try to make a big deal out od this...
Manu is not playing great starting and had troubles with that concept for a big part of his NBA career. He should be benched and making a way to beat the opponent from the bench. That would mean we could put Finley or Barry in the starting lineup, all hungry for big plays.
Rasho on the other hand is the missing piece to make Tim Duncan the more presentful inside threat. Yes, I am a homer, but that just make sense to me. Rasho is good shot-blocker, decent rebounder and great defender inside. He would make more shots contested and should be smart enough to understand all of the defensive schemes Pop should change during the game. Horry needs to be more of an offensive thread in the 4th.
Nazr is not the right starting pawn. Manu needs less pressure.
What do you say?
Next time, just say no to crack.
Bring Manu off the bench. It worked last year. I would start Finley instead of Barry though. Finley played well this year as a starter. Pop needs to do something to shake things up.
This is not a "Pop experiment". At least not yet. Right now, it's just a "Zeleni idea".
Reminds me of my college days.
I don't think it's such a bad idea, especially considering that Avery has decided he wants his team to attack the rim.
Sometimes its good to start Brent Barry, because, if he doesn't get going early in a game, he usually doesn't get going. Last year, having Manu come off the bench was a huge spark.
I don't think the ideas in the original post are crazy. What's up with all the crazy responses?
No thanks
I'm not a big fan of the concept, frankly. But I'm stunned by the above statement.
Manu hasn't really struggled with the concept of starting for any part of his NBA career. Since the start of the 03-04 season, when he's gone to the bench, it's been because the Spurs need more punch off the bench or because some mentally soft player couldn't hack it as a reserve; Manu has struggled of late to be sure, but it's not because he's a starter.
I blame it on my English.
Wanted to say Manu's briliant games come in greater amounts from the bench.
i dont think so...
Seemed like coming off the bench last year is what got Manu fired up to come in and contribute. Sort of got him rolling, especially with his outside touch.
Anyone remember how he would come in the game and nail back-to-back 3's?
That aggressiveness stayed with him when he went back to starting. Maybe putting him on the bench will work to get him going again?
I just want to see my Manu back.
I would bring Manu off the bench.
He doesn't get going early anyway, so he could give the Spurs a kick when he comes in. In order for Manu to be effective, he's gotta get going early. He doesn't start being aggressive until the 4th quarter.
My only concern with Gino coming off the bench is that such a transition might be ill timed since he is working to get back into rhythm.
As for Rob starting, we are 1-1 against Dallas. The first game was super close and the second we were blown out.
The above just an observation. I am not at all convinced either score spread had anything to do with Rob's role in the line up.
That said, I like Rob coming off the bench because I see him as a spark- one of the team's not so secret weapons.
Rasho is better on defensive than Nazr, which is why I would chose Sho to start.
I like Sho in the game at the beginning because I think as a rule, he improves our chances of not getting run over hard and early by most opponents.
The bottom line for me with starting everyone not named Timmy and Bruceis about health and match ups.
Manu has stated many times in past interviews that he needs to be in rhythm. Benching him would not help his rhythm at all. He is not the Spur that is injured right now. If anything, he needs more touches, especially at the critical first quarter of a game.
You don't know how right this thread might be... : ) hint...
Interesting.
That's what the Spurs have to do.
Go to Manu early. That doesn't mean force shots, but look for him early, if he's hot keep giving him the ball.
It has been good for Tim to get started up early, he's averaging like 30 ppg vs. Mavs, both games he was dominating from the get go.
For Tony it really isn't a concern, that guy usually can turn it up whenever he wants. He always does a nice job of getting started early, then Tim gradually kicks in, and eventually Manu in the 4th...is usually a Spurs traditional game.
Hey, whatever works!
If Manu were to be benched, it would be incontrovertible proof that the Little General has paid a visit to the mother of all voodoo queens in New Orleans, and has gotten his wish granted.
I will be surprised if the Spurs don't start Rasho or Nazr tomorrow. As for Manu off the bench, that might not be as bad as some think at this point.
I'm not surprised -- it's time to make some adjustments that aren't just reactive.
Does that mean Brent is going to start?
If Dallas goes with Terry, Harris, Howard, Dirk, and Diop as their starters, I think SA should start Duncan, Bowen, Finley, Manu, Tony.
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