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Kori you are the Spurs' oracle, even that I am worried about rotations.
should Udoka replace Finley in the starting lineup?
It seems like Pop wants the Manu/Oberto combo coming off the bench. Udoka brings some rebounding, better than average D and can shoot the 3. He has his ups and downs like everyone else, but Finley seems to have more downs than ups lately.
Thoughts?
Kori you are the Spurs' oracle, even that I am worried about rotations.
Udoka did good. Finley,horry didn't do .
10000000000000000000000000000000X Yes
I think what we really need is the return of Brent Barry.
I always felt like he was a far more consistent shooter than Finley.
Udoka's arc on his shot is terrible, so to be honest, I don't even know how much Udoka replacing Finley would really help.
We settle for jumpshots way too often.
Finley, Horry, and Vaughn have been killing the Spurs.
Udoka has been very streaky on his offense, so it's a gamble having him and Bruce out there at the same time. If he's off, it makes the Spurs too easy to defend.
I don't know what the solution is.
Uh did you watch the game today?I don't even know how much Udoka replacing Finley would really help.
I think Manu should start. I don't like the way this team is starting games with him on the bench. Stoudamire should lose his spot in the rotation also. How long has it been since he actually hit a jump-shot?
Well who knows if Barry will even be healthy when he returns. So that's not an option right now.
Finley has blown more defensive assignments in the last few weeks than *gasp* Elson used to do. So if he's not shooting well, he's really useless.
I like Manu starting. But I think Pop said Manu will come off the bench for the rest of the season.
I'd give Finley about another week or two to see if he can straighten out his shot. Finley isn't like Manu in that he can't switch from role to role and not skip a bit. He needs consistent minutes to play well. He's horrible when Pop messes with his role and his minutes.
But yeah, if Finley is now messed up for good ... Udoka would be next in line.
If Finley can't adjust to playing off the bench, then f' him. The Spurs need to shorten their rotation soon anyway. He can be relegated to spot minutes.
I concur, at the very least it's a defensive upgrade.
*sigh*
I would love for Manu to start but I understand why he comes off the bench, so I guess I would prefer Barry, but that might not be an option.
Ime looked really nice out there today. I wouldn't mind giving him the start instead of Mike for awhile to try it out.
Manu plays well starting and coming off the bench, it's just that when he starts...who's our spark from the bench? The bench is lacking that second wind we need.
It has been apparent from Day One that there is absolutely nothing Michael Finley can do that will put him into Pop's doghouse. Nothing.
Uh yeah except for last year when he was in the doghouse until Barry got hurt.
I think Manu needs to be in the starting lineup come playoff time. I know the Spurs M.O. is to have him come off the bench in the post season, but Kori hit the nail on the head with the Finley comment. He seems to have suddenly forgotten what defense is. I thought he was catching on there for a bit.
All I know is that our starters +/- has been crap since Manu went to the bench. Udoka, Bowen, KT, Duncan & Parker at least would be solid defensively, but personally I'd bring Manu back into the starting group.
I just couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the Spurs bring out an all black starting five!!!
If he got fat, partied all night, stopped giving a , and complained about it in the papers . . . that might do it.
Zing. (rimshot)
Manu needs to stay on the bench and the rotations need to get shortened. Which brings up a question where does Horry fit in the rotation?
barry needs to come back
Fin was playing well off the bench when Parker was out. So much so that it looked like Pop would finally be able to keep Manu as a starter. But then Pop went and shuffled him in and out and Finley can't adjust like Ginobli going back and forth in the lineup.
I wouldn't mind Udoka starting if he can score consistently but he hasn't shown that ability. Him and Bowen out there could be risky if both are struggling. I've seen Udoka pass on a lot of open shots to dribble into trouble, turn it over, or pass back out. We might bag on Finley for taking too many shots but I think Pop prefers that than what I've seen Udoka doing.
If Barry returns and shows no sign of being slowed by the two leg injuries then I think you can give him a start. I'm a little worried he isn't going to be the same though.
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