Duncan sits, Bonner shines, Manu plays like trash

[TheAuthority]

First of all, what the is Tim Duncan STILL sitting for? Wasn't there some speculation he MIGHT even start against UTAH? GS is a perfect game for him to come back. They have no inside players whatsoever, he would have a field day inside, even at 70%. Obviously the Spurs are going to be in trouble without Duncan vs GS. GS is a better team than them without Duncan, especially at home. They showed it last night. Duncan is the difference maker against a small ball team like them. I have news for Popovich, unless you bring Duncan back in a month... he's not going to be 100%. You should have brought him back last night, when the team really needed him. Nice move, .

I love the Matt Bonner haters. He has a game Kevin Garnett would aspire to have... and yet, people still manage to complain about something he does wrong. Excellent. Maybe it's because he has red hair? I don't know. What I do know is that I was right about him. I was particularly right about him being 10x better than Horry. Last night only confirms that. Yeah, you really believe Horry could put up 25 and 17, on 3-4 from 3? Riiight. Oh wait, Horry can block a shot every now and then! He's clearly more valuable to the team than Bonner!

Another thing last night confirms is that when I said Manu cannot be a franchise player, I was also right. See, when Tim has a bad shooting game, it isn't nearly as bad as the game Manu had last night, because he impacts the game in so many other facets. That's because he is a franchise player. All Manu did was turn the ball over and play terrible defense. He looked like he was scared/rattled out there. Not surprisingly, they lost. Franchise players can bring it on a consistent basis. Manu can have great games. Manu cannot have great games consistently throughout a season being the primary option - being the defenses primary option to stop.

That is all.

[duncan228]

First of all, what the is Tim Duncan STILL sitting for?

Duncan is sitting because Pop thinks it's best.

http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/b...n.9220b0c.html

"In fact, Popovich said it is doubtful Duncan will play against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday.

“He's probably doubtful for L.A.,” he said, “and we hope he will be likely for Saturday's game (against the Denver Nuggets at the AT&T Center).

“I just think he's not 100 percent, that's for sure. This early in the season, I'm not sure what the wisdom is in playing him when he's 75 or 80 percent.”

http://spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83212

[ArgSpursFan.]

Ok, Them the 2 games we won last week without Timmy Don't count.
I bet we would´ve lost this game even with Timmy on the floor.
It was just one of those days when nothing goes your way.
Move on.

[TheAuthority]

That is hilarious. Of course he isn't 100%, they're playing an NBA season. Like I said, he isn't going to be 100%. Golden State is a perfect opportunity to bring him back, and not have him be beat up down low.

[TheAuthority]

Ok, Them the 2 games we won last week without Timmy Don't count.
I bet we would´ve lost this game even with Timmy on the floor.
It was just one of those days when nothing goes your way.
Move on.

Those 2 teams don't play small ball. And if you consider Dallas to play small ball, a 7 footer on the floor isn't small ball.

[FromWayDowntown]

Popovich should really rush players back from injury in the early stages of the regular season; if he doesn't the Spurs might not qualify for the playoffs or something.

, indeed.

[Tippecanoe]

First of all, what the is Tim Duncan STILL sitting for?

better safe than sorry

[ArgSpursFan.]

Those 2 teams don't play small ball. And if you consider Dallas to play small ball, a 7 footer on the floor isn't small ball.

So, first Its Manu´s fault coze He aint no franchise type of player,now It´s Pop´s fault for going Small.
Make up your mind already.

[TheAuthority]

Popovich should really rush players back from injury in the early stages of the regular season; if he doesn't the Spurs might not qualify for the playoffs or something.

, indeed.

Rush? He has a sprain. He didn't break his leg. Like I said previously, he isn't going to be 100%, unless he plans on sitting him a month. , indeed.

[duncan228]

That is hilarious. Of course he isn't 100%, they're playing an NBA season. Like I said, he isn't going to be 100%. Golden State is a perfect opportunity to bring him back, and not have him be beat up down low.

Pop doesn't see the wisdom of playing him now. I'll stick with Pop's thoughts on it. He's done pretty well for us.

Duncan is always beat up down low, no matter what the team. And with the running style of the Warriors I was just as glad to have him get more rest on that ankle.

[FromWayDowntown]

Rush? He has a sprain. He didn't break his leg. Like I said previously, he isn't going to be 100%, unless he plans on sitting him a month. , indeed.

Sprained ankles frequently keep players out for more than 9 days. I'd think the concern would be particularly great where you're dealing: (1) with your franchise player; and (2) with a franchise player who has a history of ankle injuries. But maybe that's just me. Win now, baby -- who cares about later?

[TheAuthority]

So, first Its Manu´s fault coze He aint no franchise type of player,now It´s Pop´s fault for going Small.
Make up your mind already.

It's a shared fault. It's partly Popovich's fault for not bringing Duncan back at an appropriate time, it's partly Manu's fault for playing like absolute garbage last night - add TP to that list as well.

[TheAuthority]

Sprained ankles frequently keep players out for more than 9 days. I'd think the concern would be particularly great where you're dealing: (1) with your franchise player; and (2) with a franchise player who has a history of ankle injuries. But maybe that's just me. Win now, baby -- who cares about later?

You're probably right. Let's wait until the playoffs to bring him back. That way he's perfectly fine. We won't have to worry about any ill effects.

[timvp]

This thread has so much fail I can't pinpoint a silver lining.

[FromWayDowntown]

We really should expect the Spurs to win about 75 games this season -- losses on the road to playoff teams playing red-hot basketball are just absolutely inexcusable.

And, really, what the are Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili thinking -- who said they were allowed to have bad nights on the exact same day? They're professionals for crissakes; they'd damned well better be absolutely excellent every night they play.

[TheAuthority]

This thread has so much fail I can't pinpoint a silver lining.

Elaborate please. Try using something intelligent instead of using internet nerd slang, such as "so much fail".

[baseline bum]

Who gives a about a game in December? And Manu sucks because he had like one bad game this season? You're not really a Spurs fan are you?

[CubanMustGo]

Try using something intelligent

Go back to your original post which started this thread and apply your own standard, then get back to us. Thanks.

Or better yet, just delete it because the only thing you're an authority on is stupidity.

[Joe Schmoogins]

Sprained ankles frequently keep players out for more than 9 days. I'd think the concern would be particularly great where you're dealing: (1) with your franchise player; and (2) with a franchise player who has a history of ankle injuries. But maybe that's just me. Win now, baby -- who cares about later?

I agree.

[TheAuthority]

We really should expect the Spurs to win about 75 games this season -- losses on the road to playoff teams playing red-hot basketball are just absolutely inexcusable.

When you're expected to win a game, and you don't... to me, that's something that shouldn't sit OK with a team. What can I say, I have a winner's mentality.

And, really, what the are Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili thinking -- who said they were allowed to have bad nights on the exact same day? They're professionals for crissakes; they'd damned well better be absolutely excellent every night they play.

I don't have a problem with them playing badly, if they give the proper effort. The effort wasn't there. They played like 2 scared es as soon as the warriors put the heat on them. They crumbled.

[FromWayDowntown]

Elaborate please. Try using something intelligent instead of using internet nerd slang, such as "so much fail".

My guess is that he means that a thread ranting about some early season loss and complaining that Pop is being cautious with Duncan is probably not a very good thread.

That, or he's calling out you for those complaints while calling out the rest of us for being sucked in and responding to them.

Then again, he might be siding with you and taking the rest of us to task for being far too gullible.

In any event, I do appreciate your willingness to share your opinions. It's been a boring day around here. Not enough "sky is falling" threads, really.

[ArgSpursFan.]

there´s no way in that a team will win all 82 fricking games and be at 1.000.
! we just beated Dallas last week without Timmy!!!
This is a nonsense thread.

[timvp]

Elaborate please. Try using something intelligent instead of using internet nerd slang, such as "so much fail".

Wodie bes up dis ish frontin' like he finna regalate.

[FromWayDowntown]

When you're expected to win a game, and you don't... to me, that's something that shouldn't sit OK with a team. What can I say, I have a winner's mentality.

The Spurs are expected to win just about every game they play. Despite that, they'll lose (most likely) somewhere between 15-25 of those games this season. Are you really going to be this pissed every time they lose to some inferior team? If so, it's going to be a long season for you.

I have a winner's mentality, too. I just understand that there is a reality that means that you don't always win.

I don't have a problem with them playing badly, if they give the proper effort. The effort wasn't there. They played like 2 scared es as soon as the warriors put the heat on them. They crumbled.

And we've seen over time that neither of those players ever comes up big when it really matters for the Spurs. I can definitely see your concern.

[TheAuthority]

My guess is that he means that a thread ranting about some early season loss and complaining that Pop is being cautious with Duncan is probably not a very good thread.

As opposed to the countless threads en led "Is Manu a franchise player?", "Is Tony Parker a franchise player?", "Is The Coyote a franchise player?"? I can see your point. I definitely can.

Then again, he might be siding with you

That would be a smart decision.