true Mr. Silva – I agree with all of it except for McDyess being touted as a ‘great defender’. There are those out there who knew that McDyess was not known for his defending. The Spurs were giving up on the defensive end by gaining McDyess but gaining a big who could hit a mid-range jumper. McDyess is not the answer for clogging the middle.

Well written, but I can’t recommend it. It’s like recommending a depressing movie to someone who needs to feel good. That is how the game felt too though…

Duncan needs help down low. He’s no where near the player he was 2 years ago, expecially in the defense end, and by starting Matt Bonner is exposing him. Mcdyees or Theo should get the start. Also we need to activate some of the guys in reserve, Hairston and Ian.or haislip. We need some athleticism in the front court

So the stat is no interior defense and our “big” can’t move fast enough nor have enough veteran “awareness” to cut off dribble penetrations.

Unfortunately, I don’t know if there is a solution. Timmy will be doing a bit more, but thats not required right now and I firmly believe he shouldn’t even try. So that leaves my favourite, Bonner. Well, like I said, Okur did those things yesterday. Bonner, I can’t remember which sandwich he was making. Harsh talk, but I just don’t want the season going that route this early.

McDyess, still is not moving anything like he used to. Maybe he is still not in shape, or maybe we just got him after he lost his legs. I think its the former.

This is still an old team still when it comes down to it. If the other team is able to exploit somebody again and again and over again for easy offensive rebounds and baskets, it just mentally drains you no matter what. That is what is happening to us. Season hasn’t even started, and we look like we are gonna give a defined amount of effort and if it doesn’t work, we will just move on. I thought it was going to be about the D.

Wth Pop!!

  I dont think Ratliff is the answer here. No one is calling this a season just yet, but I remember many of the fans sentiments ( myself included ) regarding what the team still needed was a shotblocker/ rebounder.

  Well, Ian will not be panning out and Theo is far past his prime ( he was never a good rebounder) When you add this to the fact that our best big man defender ( Kurt ) was traded away, should anyone be surprised our defense in the paint is atrocious ?

We should perhaps look into a trade with the Clippers that will land us the last couple of productive seasons remaining in the body of Marcus Camby ( that is, before he turns into Carcus Camby )

Marcus isnt hugely popular with some in here, but can it be denied hed be a considerable upgrade to Theo and Ian ??

Imagine Marcus as the garbage man in there, surrounded By Tim Duncan, RJ, Manu and Tony.

the Spurs notoriously start slow year in and year out, and this year will be especially so with so many new guys still trying to get acclimated to the most complex defense in the NBA and with team chemistry still needing to get built up.

However, after team chemistry develops and the players learn all the ins-and-outs of the defense, I’m positive this team will be in a lot of title conversations.

Plus people like Tim, Dyess, Parker, Gino, hell even Pop know that this early season stuff is as pointless as preseason. For these guys, all that matter is the second half of the season and playoffs. As long as they play hard in crunch time, I’m happy.

Well done Mr. Silva,

There were several times last night when the guards forced their man to the baseline, the “sixth defender”, only to find no help at all. I excpect this is something that will be fixed.

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Although my thoughts do not agree 100%.
Most everyone on PtR was really hyped after the pre-season we had, Unreal expectations by us all. We had the Big 3 and a new cast of some great players and some role players that could enable us to go all the way again. None of that has changed. We have the same team, we are just ‘enjoying’ the growing pains that come along with meshing the new with the re-newed players. I think in the back of our minds we knew this wasn’t going to be an 82 – 0 season.
We start slow, this group always has. And with the newbies, it should have been expected. The losses disappointed, aggravated, and saddened me. I expected more. But in retrospect, should I? I will continue to root for the boys, and be disappointed when we lose. I still think they will be ready come playoff time.
I think it is time for the PtR players to ’man’up! Back up your boys when they need a helping hand. Have a little faith, in who ‘brung ya’!!
If Pop wants to see if his second team smalls can turn around the game, cut him some slack. I would rather see if now then in March or April. I am a little surprised to see all the less than flattering comments at this point in the season. Although I do find PtR to be great place to be. So…..Go Spurs Go!!

I’d like to see Pop use the zone more, instead of the typical man to man defense on every possession. I think it would be help with all the penetration.