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Bruce's offense is key to the Spurs system. I feel better when he shoots his 3s than when I see any other Spur pull up. Also, the way he's improved his drive he's got the best mid range game on the team outside of Finley. Bench him? No ing way.
I think it would be better to keep BB on the bench, until the other team has
a shooter that is getting hot. Than send in Bruce to shut him down.
This way the spurs will not have to play offense 4 on five.
Bruce's offense is key to the Spurs system. I feel better when he shoots his 3s than when I see any other Spur pull up. Also, the way he's improved his drive he's got the best mid range game on the team outside of Finley. Bench him? No ing way.
why the would u bench the 2nd runner up (or the real imho) DPOY?
I think it better not to let someone on the other team get hot in the first place
Last edited by shelshor; 05-30-2006 at 09:54 AM.
after this...let TD come off the bench also....
I am just wondering; if the Spurs somehow finally get the long athletic 3 that can play good defense and already has offensive skills (mid-range jumper,great driving skills, and modest 3-pt shot) how much time do you play Bruce? In this scenario, doesn't the new guy need to play too, especially against the better teams in the west?
Yes, Bruce fits the Spurs perfectly, but I am sure his role will most certainly change, especially if his offensive game and rebounding are lacking. Let us hope that father time does not get the best of Bruce, as I am sure Bruce will do everything in his power to be ready for next season.
But stay tuned, . . .
Prevention is better than a cure, don't wait until the player is hot just stop them from getting hot.
we should save him against teams that have ungaurdable 3s.
Come on now, lets not be over the top.
Bruce still gets the nod IMO but Manu, Parker, Udrih and Barry all have better midrange games than Bowen.
If we somehow get that guy and he's ready for real minutes, my guess is that Fin slips out of the main swingman rotation.I am just wondering; if the Spurs somehow finally get the long athletic 3 that can play good defense and already has offensive skills (mid-range jumper,great driving skills, and modest 3-pt shot) how much time do you play Bruce? In this scenario, doesn't the new guy need to play too, especially against the better teams in the west?
Yes, Bruce fits the Spurs perfectly, but I am sure his role will most certainly change, especially if his offensive game and rebounding are lacking. Let us hope that father time does not get the best of Bruce, as I am sure Bruce will do everything in his power to be ready for next season.
But stay tuned, . . .
But lets cross that bridge when we come to it.
Bowen will start, you like it or not
Bruce didn't show any signs of slowing down on the defensive end this season, which was actually one of my biggest concerns in the begining of the season. The long, athletic 3 will be better to start against teams like the Cavs since Bruce has a hard time guarding big, quick guys like Lebron. Other than that, if Bruce can continue to play the way he had this season, I don't see why we would want him to come off the bench.
Who would you start instead?
the spurs didn't have any problems scoring in the playoffs. it was the defense that was suspect. so you want to bench our best perimeter defender? genius.
Bruce isn't a one-dimensional defender like Adrian Griffin or Ira Newble who you only throw out there when the other team's best scorer is on the court. He can be a complementary offensive weapon with his shooting range, and in the half-court O he doesn't mind doing the dirty work like setting picks or boxing out, etc. He offers a myriad of other skills aside from his D.
Well said. Cute avi!
Nicely said Mavschick!
Our center is the problem. Not SF.
Apparently you have forgotten the nights where Bruce put up 11, 12, 15 points on offense...
Bruce is always a threat from 3 pt land, and the opposing team must respect that and keep someone close to him, so even if he is not scoring, it still takes one of the defenders out away from the basket.
Also, you may have noticed this year Bruce has added that little drive and shoot from 10 or 12 feet out....
Oh, and you may also notice, there is no more "hack a Bruce", since he apparently worked hard on his FT shooting over the summer and is shooting them much, much better now.
So don't think for a minute that Bruce "takes away" from our offensive game.
Bruce Bowen is here to guard starters. What's the point of having a defensive stopper as good as him in to guard bench guys?
Manu doesn't have much of a midrange game. Neither does tony. Beno does, but Beno sucks all around.
So I'll give you Beno and Finley, but otherwise the next best midrange game on this team belongs to Bowen.
His FT shooting has always been excellent ... in practice. I think Don Nelson cured him of his actual in-game woes in the 2003 WCF.
I agree. (sadly)
He was brought in to be a Kobe stopper. Well, there is no more Lakers threat...if there is, you can stick him back in the lineup. I don't think anyone else warrants that type of attention to keep Bruce out there. Finley brings much more to the table, and has proven he can play some defense.
Bowen's block on Novitzki is on my screen.
Bring in a decent center.
I've actually contemplated what would happen if the Spurs aren't able to get a rebounder to put next to Duncan. I think you have two options:
1) Get a great rebounder who can play in small ball to put next to Duncan.
2) Get two good rebounders who can play in small ball and replace Bowen in the starting lineup.
As it stands, the Spurs need to put in a great rebounder next to TP, Manu, Bowen and Duncan. On a whole, that is a poor rebounding foursome. If you don't get a great rebounder, you'd then have to make up for it by putting two good rebounders next to TP, Manu and Duncan.
Rebounding was the number one problem this season ... especially when going small. That is the hole that most needs plugged this offseason.
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