QuickCap #15 - San Antonio Spurs vs Sacramento Kings
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Jan 20, 2012 9:56 PM CST
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Roll Call: Manu ex Machina, Ayatollah, day_late_friend, p2cat, In the 666, Iullaby, Spurs Kiwi, Heman, eastbaysd, KD1, Wayne Vore (ATS), TX2NC, MiniMegaMoose, Josh Guyer (completely deck), DrumsInTheDeep, Hipuks, SanAntonioGiant, Ed (dfjmed), Tim C., Spurlady, Reylan, silverandblack_davis, seanthemonster, gunnin' gervin, canallon, hurts2bgood, Manu-20, spursfan87, FaM0us Skins, sleep research facility, M3D1T8R, NYHorn, Nate_Mtz, Dark Black, RobertoDR, Manuwar, Sh!fty, LatinD, Big50, Kevin21, The Calvinator, doubleteapot, the little o, alamobro, play_splitter, Queness, Chilai, Confidant, bigtee34, J.R. Wilco
Total Users: 50
Total Posts: 1438
Total Threads: 2
| Name | # of Posts |
|---|---|
| gunnin' gervin | 232 |
| day_late_friend | 135 |
| Manu-20 | 87 |
| hurts2bgood | 82 |
| spursfan87 | 80 |
| SanAntonioGiant | 77 |
| In the 666 | 76 |
| TX2NC | 49 |
| KD1 | 48 |
| MiniMegaMoose | 45 |
| Josh Guyer (completely deck) | 44 |
| Ed (dfjmed) | 42 |
| Reylan | 41 |
| DrumsInTheDeep | 39 |
| LatinD | 32 |
| Iullaby | 26 |
| doubleteapot | 25 |
| Ayatollah | 23 |
| silverandblack_davis | 22 |
| sleep research facility | 22 |
| Hipuks | 18 |
| Heman | 18 |
| Wayne Vore (ATS) | 16 |
| FaM0us Skins | 15 |
| Chilai | 14 |
| Dark Black | 14 |
| Spurlady | 12 |
| Spurs Kiwi | 12 |
| Big50 | 12 |
| RobertoDR | 11 |
| the little o | 9 |
| eastbaysd | 7 |
| play_splitter | 7 |
| Sh!fty | 6 |
| Confidant | 6 |
| bigtee34 | 6 |
| Queness | 5 |
| Kevin21 | 3 |
| canallon | 3 |
| NYHorn | 3 |
| seanthemonster | 2 |
| J.R. Wilco | 2 |
| alamobro | 2 |
| M3D1T8R | 2 |
| p2cat | 1 |
| The Calvinator | 1 |
| Tim C. | 1 |
| Nate_Mtz | 1 |
| Manu ex Machina | 1 |
| Manuwar | 1 |
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Did Anderson play?
*** San Antonio needs a NFL team! ***
by SanAntonioGiant on Jan 20, 2012 9:56 PM CST reply actions
Yeah he played bench warmer. did a great job warming those benches
One thing i can do...................is FINGER ROLL.
by gunnin' gervin on Jan 20, 2012 9:58 PM CST up reply actions
booooo-urns.
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by sleep research facility on Jan 20, 2012 9:57 PM CST reply actions
TAKE IT, HOME RECORD!!!
can't forget Matty, if you did you'd feel gyped
like your sandwich ain't a sandwich without Miracle Whip
First game after I join, and the team loses… I think me joining wasn’t such a good idea.
Life is a bitch, but she's doable.
Don’t worry bro, it was the Korean comics.
I prefer to think of Hipuks as an asexual mouse.- LatinD
by Hipuks on Jan 20, 2012 9:59 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
have you ever watched any of Donald Glover’s stand up? Holy crap…
can't forget Matty, if you did you'd feel gyped
like your sandwich ain't a sandwich without Miracle Whip
I’ve seen some of his clips in Youtube.
(",)
by day_late_friend on Jan 20, 2012 10:02 PM CST up reply actions
Is he Danny Glover’s son?
One thing i can do...................is FINGER ROLL.
by gunnin' gervin on Jan 20, 2012 10:25 PM CST up reply actions
I think his twitter handle is DonGlover… which is just plain awesome
"If the NBA season is a marathon, Gregg Popovich is a full-blooded Kenyan."
-Timothy Varner 48MoH
by Jordan Leithart on Jan 20, 2012 10:34 PM CST up reply actions
Fuck this, I’m gonna go walk my dog. See ya later crocodiles.
I prefer to think of Hipuks as an asexual mouse.- LatinD
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"He was just a young skinny guy who looked like a winner. We didn’t know he was going to be as good as he is."
—Popovich on Manu Ginobili
It was a trap
"He was just a young skinny guy who looked like a winner. We didn’t know he was going to be as good as he is."
—Popovich on Manu Ginobili
Anarchist’s Cookbook?
"got him at 42……Chad Ford can’t keep up with RC ‘Bargin Basement’ Buford."
Spurs Yoda on Draft Night 2011
by Joe deLarios on Jan 20, 2012 10:42 PM CST up reply actions
What’s gunnin’ gervin’s average number of comments per game?
"I'm good at killing fat boys. I like killing fat boys." ~Arya Stark
Whatever it is, it’s because he attempts a lot of comments. He’s not very efficient though.
You are only young once, but you can be immature for a lifetime
by the little o on Jan 20, 2012 10:09 PM CST up reply actions
lol
One thing i can do...................is FINGER ROLL.
by gunnin' gervin on Jan 20, 2012 10:26 PM CST up reply actions
Toros game is currently on, available on futurecast. Near the end of the game, they’re up by 28 points. Can’t find a boxscore at this point. Noticed that Da’Sean Butler scored 21 points in last Wednesday’s game.
I missed the game again, what the hell happened? I was expecting their guards to struggle against Leonard and Green’s defense… Didn’t seem to happen.
Also, I’m getting alarmed at Parker’s minutes. All the starters except him have ~20 minutes, Parker had 40.
shit happens.
Methinks the Spurs won’t be picking up James Anderson’s option. Which is a shame. I have no recollection of any game happening tonight.
The longest, brightest day is followed by the darkest night.
At least our team will be rested for tomorrow.
You are only young once, but you can be immature for a lifetime
by the little o on Jan 20, 2012 10:55 PM CST up reply actions
Hmm…a trade for Anderson, maybe?
I'm not as good as I once was...and that's just the cold, hard truth.
by Ed (dfjmed) on Jan 20, 2012 11:04 PM CST up reply actions
Perhaps. I don’t know. Pop rode Green and RJ a lot with Neal as the other guy and a little bit of CJ. Leonard has seen not as much time this game either. Pop seemed to just stay with one group, which worked, for the most part.
I think it’s too soon to give up on JA, unless there is something behind the scenes.
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WTH! Was Anderson that surprise of camp because of how much he sucked?
You are only young once, but you can be immature for a lifetime
by the little o on Jan 20, 2012 11:14 PM CST up reply actions
The Cavaliers prepared for the game as if Rose would play. His name was the first listed on the dry-erase board in Cleveland’s locker room with the word “aggressive” scribbled next to it.
But when word came from down the hallway before tipoff that Rose would sit, Scott let out a sigh of relief.
“My prayers were answered,” he cracked.
Not all of them.
That bit of information epitomizes everything that’s wrong with the personnel and philosophy of these Cavs. The road back to respectability for Cleveland is not going to go through Byron Scott.
"Fuck this shit. Is this fucking season over yet? It is? Jesus H. motherfucking Christ on a stick! Get Nick Holt on the phone NOW! Stupid motherfucker forces us to score touchdowns on every possession, and we still can't win the Alamo Bowl? Hey, asshole! It's Steve Sarkisian. You're fucking FIRED, you FUCK!"
Georgie stripped Ellis and got the and one with 1.8 seconds. 9/14 points in the 4th quarter. Very clutch, although he got away with the kick deflection. Good for him though. Indy is likely going to win this.
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while it possibly could’ve been a violation for the kick, it would’ve hit hill’s foot even if he hadn’t moved it. sloppy ball handling by monta.
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by sleep research facility on Jan 20, 2012 11:50 PM CST up reply actions
It’s tough seeing Indy fans calling him Oooeeey Poooeeeeyy
You are only young once, but you can be immature for a lifetime
by the little o on Jan 21, 2012 12:00 AM CST up reply actions
Mo Williams has been told to hit the showers.
I'm not as good as I once was...and that's just the cold, hard truth.
Del Negro is an awful coach
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
by doubleteapot on Jan 20, 2012 11:57 PM CST up reply actions
If Sterling weren’t the owner, Clippers wouldn’t have cheaped out on the coach. Maybe he can convince Larry Brown to come to LA.
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Blake Griffin is an awful ft shooter.
I'm not as good as I once was...and that's just the cold, hard truth.
by Ed (dfjmed) on Jan 21, 2012 12:02 AM CST up reply actions
Minnesota really has no business being in this game. Del Negro couldn’t coach a Pee Wee team
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Samurai Champloo > Macross
Yea he really is not very good. I will say, though, this is the most talented team he’s had. His two Chicago teams stunk compared to these Clips. He might guide them to …. FIFTY wins??
Or whatever the equivalent to 50 ins in a lockout is…
I'm not as good as I once was...and that's just the cold, hard truth.
by Ed (dfjmed) on Jan 21, 2012 12:04 AM CST up reply actions
He had Rose, Noah and Deng
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by doubleteapot on Jan 21, 2012 12:05 AM CST up reply actions
41 wins, both seasons.
I'm not as good as I once was...and that's just the cold, hard truth.
by Ed (dfjmed) on Jan 21, 2012 12:05 AM CST up reply actions
Vinny really lost me when the Bulls blew that 35 point lead. You really have to be an awful coach to blow a 35 point lead.
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
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by doubleteapot on Jan 21, 2012 12:15 AM CST up reply actions
Or even a 17 point lead. Yea, that was mean.
I'm not as good as I once was...and that's just the cold, hard truth.
by Ed (dfjmed) on Jan 21, 2012 12:19 AM CST up reply actions
Random, but I found it funny seeing one or two of the Clipper cheerleaders reacting to the out of bounce call with Rubio. random…
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Rubio looks like a caveman.
I'm not as good as I once was...and that's just the cold, hard truth.
by Ed (dfjmed) on Jan 21, 2012 12:05 AM CST up reply actions
I wonder if he shaves every morning.
I'm not as good as I once was...and that's just the cold, hard truth.
by Ed (dfjmed) on Jan 21, 2012 12:18 AM CST up reply actions
Griffin cannot post up, only face up
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Celebrated too much to be like Manu, a fist pump would’ve sufficed.
You are only young once, but you can be immature for a lifetime
I said like too! hehe, of course there is only one Manu.
You are only young once, but you can be immature for a lifetime
by the little o on Jan 21, 2012 12:21 AM CST up reply actions
You’re from UCLA?
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by doubleteapot on Jan 21, 2012 12:24 AM CST up reply actions
Sadly, I graduated the summer before Love played. Got to cover the NCAA Final Four and saw Oden’s final game..
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I’m from UCLA too! But UCLA basketball sucks right now LOL. Our center is a fatass and we are playing two forwards who couldn’t defend a chair.
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
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by doubleteapot on Jan 21, 2012 12:26 AM CST up reply actions
All their good players keep leaving. :(
I knew Westbrook would be good when he got to the NBA. Presti = smart man. I also thought Afflalo would be decent and Collison. Too bad Josh Shipp was too streaky. Oh and there’s of course Luc. F-man, we had some talent. Too bad Love wasn’t one year earlier.
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I have to say, I don’t like Howland’s system. I get the whole defense thing, but the games are so UGLY. We basically play bad teams even because we can’t score before pulling away in the second half.
Of course, this year we can’t even defend and suck in general.
As a side note, I find Bruins Nation really annoying.
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by doubleteapot on Jan 21, 2012 12:30 AM CST up reply actions
Yeah I read a couple articles… then stopped. The writers aren’t that good. Yes I realize they are students.
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by doubleteapot on Jan 21, 2012 12:31 AM CST up reply actions
Damn then the standards really have dropped, huh.
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by doubleteapot on Jan 21, 2012 12:35 AM CST up reply actions
Sports section is good though. I’d prefer if there was a little more criticism of Howland, but whatever, they know who pays their bills.
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by doubleteapot on Jan 21, 2012 12:36 AM CST up reply actions
Haven’t updated in ages, but here are some of my UCLA photos on here…
http://www.sportsshooter.com/gregb
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Nice photos
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by doubleteapot on Jan 21, 2012 12:36 AM CST up reply actions
Thanks! Covering the NCAA tourney was the highlight of it. Although getting ot shoot the Lakers-Wiz game was pretty neat too.
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Now all UCLA does is have first or second round exits. They might even not make it this year (again)
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by doubleteapot on Jan 21, 2012 12:43 AM CST up reply actions
I do have to say, UCLA is winning though, just not in their main sport. Their volleyball, tennis, water polo. Pretty solid years for UCLA, despite the mess in other areas.
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I know, but I really want basketball or football to do well. You can’t trash talk by saying that UCLA won women’s water polo or something.
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Samurai Champloo > Macross
by doubleteapot on Jan 21, 2012 12:49 AM CST up reply actions
But UCLA was first to 100 national championships and still leading the way! That to me striks consistency more than anything else.
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I know and that’s great and all, but it really isn’t the same without a championship in basketball or at least a good football program.
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by doubleteapot on Jan 21, 2012 12:58 AM CST up reply actions
UCLA Football has never really been solid. They had some moments where they were decent, but I don’t think that’s going to come back any time soon. I still think the basketball team has a better shot.
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I feel so too. But I keep hearing how we get all these great football recruiting classes and then we get beat down 50-0 against USC.
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Samurai Champloo > Macross
by doubleteapot on Jan 21, 2012 1:00 AM CST up reply actions
Love is better than Griffin, this absolutely proves it.
You are only young once, but you can be immature for a lifetime
Charles Barkley is a genius.
You are only young once, but you can be immature for a lifetime
by the little o on Jan 21, 2012 12:24 AM CST up reply actions
Yes that is obvious. The thing is….I think Love has already reached his ceiling (which is incredibly high, so no shame in that) while Griffin has a lot more potential. We will se who the best of the two is in 3 or 4 years, nevertheless both are great and unique
"Kevin Garnett once described defending Tim Duncan as "trying to guard a tree"
Exactly. That’s the thing. Love has the advantage of the realized skill set. Blake, if done right could surpass that.
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I think defense is what will define who is the better of the two down the road. Kevin Love will never be a great defender, he doesnt have the speed, mobility or jumping ability. Griffin has a chance to be a great one, even if his wingspan is not that great.
"Kevin Garnett once described defending Tim Duncan as "trying to guard a tree"
And if Blake can develop a back to the basket type of game, he can make his teammates better by drawing the double teams.
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He already has a very nice passing ability. I think next season with a summer to workout he could take a big step as a player.
"Kevin Garnett once described defending Tim Duncan as "trying to guard a tree"
Yes, he has the chance. The thing is he’s already a star so there might be pressure just to focus is game on being a highlight film jumper, taking the Amare route..
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Griffin doesnt strike as an amare type. Not yet.
At least he knows how to pass.
"Kevin Garnett once described defending Tim Duncan as "trying to guard a tree"
and rebound
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by the little o on Jan 21, 2012 12:39 AM CST up reply actions
forgot about that. Amare is awful
"Kevin Garnett once described defending Tim Duncan as "trying to guard a tree"
The Knicks are repeating the same mistakes Isaiah did. Getting a bunch of scorers and players withouth thinking about chemistry.
"Kevin Garnett once described defending Tim Duncan as "trying to guard a tree"
from what I read, since the Walsh left (who Isiah helped push out), Isiah has been calling the shots from behind the scenes. he was a big part of the Melo deals from what I read, since he’s friends with dolan.
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yeah, that doesnt surprise me. Even if they get Nash next season, they are average at best, no better than the Atlanta Hawks
"Kevin Garnett once described defending Tim Duncan as "trying to guard a tree"
and now, because of Melo, he’s not even doing that.
You are only young once, but you can be immature for a lifetime
by the little o on Jan 21, 2012 12:43 AM CST up reply actions
He’s definitely better than Amare even at this point. he can at least rebound, even though he doesn’t block out well.
he’s a franchise player. heck, I’d take Love over Amare each and every day.
Blake does seem to care. Question above all is does Sterling..? probably not.
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A’m’a’r’e got two rebounds the other day. TWO REBOUNDS. At his height, you almost have to try to be that bad at grabbing the effing ball.
I prefer to think of Hipuks as an asexual mouse.- LatinD
Dude dont be that harsh, he has to use ALL his energy taking all the shots he can on the other end. He is the only good offensive player on that team.
AMARE SUCKS
"Kevin Garnett once described defending Tim Duncan as "trying to guard a tree"
I wasn’t being serious with that statement. Barkley was arguing with Kenny and Shaq about Love being better than Griffin right now on Thursday, and they settled on seeing the outcome of tonight’s game. That being said, I agree with everything you’ve said.
You are only young once, but you can be immature for a lifetime
by the little o on Jan 21, 2012 12:33 AM CST up reply actions
I have to say, that was a really nice playcall
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Samurai Champloo > Macross
Really nice. They had Williams curling off the triple screen (or whatever that was) and then had the other two players basically pin down DeAndre Jordan, which allowed Love to pop out to the three point line and nail that three. DeAndre had to stay back to protect against the lob, one of the defenders had to switch out onto Love.
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by doubleteapot on Jan 21, 2012 12:28 AM CST up reply actions
To be fair, I think coaches just like players have strengths and weakneses. For example, Mike Brown has always been an excellent defensive coach, but he sucks on the other side.
IN the case of DelNegro, I like the way he develops his players and how he sets clear roles for each of them. Sadly, his in-game coaching is as awful as it gets.
"Kevin Garnett once described defending Tim Duncan as "trying to guard a tree"
He’s a players coach. He’s similar to Mike Brown in that sense. Both are solid assistants, but not head coaches.
With Brown, if you let someone take over the offense, you might be able to get away with it.
It’s like PJ. Solid with the Spurs, but couldn’t handle a team by himself.
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I remember when the cavs (with a very limited personel beyond Lebron) got an offensive assitant coach to take reins of the offense and suddenly the cavs became a juggernaut. I wonder why most Front Offices fail to see the obvious limitations of their coaches.
"Kevin Garnett once described defending Tim Duncan as "trying to guard a tree"
What a great ending to a nail biter. No way the Clippers should’ve lost that game..
I'm not as good as I once was...and that's just the cold, hard truth.
Vinny. Del. Negro.
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by doubleteapot on Jan 21, 2012 12:30 AM CST up reply actions
Celtics have lost 6 of 7. They’re in trouble. One of their big 3 may be traded.
I'm not as good as I once was...and that's just the cold, hard truth.
Unfortunately, it would have to be like a Blair/Leonard type of talent set to get KG.
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KG has been awfull this season. I dont know if I want him.
"Kevin Garnett once described defending Tim Duncan as "trying to guard a tree"
If he cries, he cries.
You are only young once, but you can be immature for a lifetime
by the little o on Jan 21, 2012 12:53 AM CST up reply actions
I was thinking the same thing but I was afraid of being banned
"He was just a young skinny guy who looked like a winner. We didn’t know he was going to be as good as he is."
—Popovich on Manu Ginobili
TJ ford for Rondo
You are only young once, but you can be immature for a lifetime
by the little o on Jan 21, 2012 12:51 AM CST up reply actions
It would be amazing if Blair learned from Kevin Love on how to box out… I can dream..
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Love should make an instructional video on how to rebound when he retires. He is 6’8, with an average wingspan and a not so incredible athleticism and he dominates the boards like Howard.
"Kevin Garnett once described defending Tim Duncan as "trying to guard a tree"
It’s all about angles, positioning and knowing how to transfer force. It’s also about tape studying and understanding where the rebound is likely to fall.
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
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by doubleteapot on Jan 21, 2012 12:46 AM CST up reply actions
Barkley and Moses Malone did the same. So many of the great rebounders get their rebounds way below the rim
Blair has the bulk to do it. If only he didn’t think he could out jump/out reach the opposing players.
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You forgot about Dennis Rodman. THe dude had the same height as Manu and averaged several seasons of +15 rebounds. What a beast. One of my favorite players ever.
"Kevin Garnett once described defending Tim Duncan as "trying to guard a tree"
He was an athletic freak. He would get on a bike and ride for hours after games. His conditioning was just something else. I don’t think he fits that mold that I was thinking about, undersized and strictly positioning rebounding. He did get a ton from boxing out and position but I remember him flying from one side of the key to the other to snatch rebounds. Very much superior to the way Love, Wes, Barkley did it as far as strictly rebounding skill goes.
I agree with his conditioning, but he still was a monster rebounder even at an advanced age. He combined positioning, boxing out and outstanding atlheticism. He was VERY undersized.
"Kevin Garnett once described defending Tim Duncan as "trying to guard a tree"
It would be amazing if Blair learned from The JV on how to box out… I can dream..
You are only young once, but you can be immature for a lifetime
by the little o on Jan 21, 2012 12:45 AM CST up reply actions
Apparently Devin Harris is on the block, too.
I'm not as good as I once was...and that's just the cold, hard truth.
Devin Harris seems to get worse and worse each passing season. I dont know what is happening with him.
"Kevin Garnett once described defending Tim Duncan as "trying to guard a tree"
And Brook Lopez is not going to be given and extension with NJ.
I'm not as good as I once was...and that's just the cold, hard truth.
Well yeah, he sucks. He can’t rebound and doesn’t like contact.
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Samurai Champloo > Macross
by doubleteapot on Jan 21, 2012 1:01 AM CST up reply actions
Even though the Spurs lost, this video makes the day easier…
So adorable..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13oF6klLmq4
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So guys, what the hell happened? I watched the end of this game to see the Spurs blow a six point lead with 3 minutes left. Kings didn’t run any offense at all on their last shots. All they did was dribble dribble dribble shoot, swish. Sigh
Spurs missed a bunch of open shots. Kings made some shots. It was a really weird game. Spurs D held pretty well for the game. The offense was dreadful though. If a few more shots fall, Spurs win this.
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There were several positive things in this sad game:
1) After playing entertaining basketball last season, the Spurs are back to their ugly playing ways
2) Tiago Splitter looked very good again. Tiago (14), RJ(12) and Bonner (+11) were 3 Spurs with positive +/-.
3) When Matt Bonner left the game the Spurs were up 6 (their biggest lead at 84-78). Unfortunately, it left just enough time for the Kings to take the game back.
Both teams played hard
They are back to ugly, but the defense has improved. The problem is if the offense gets this bad, even good defense won’t stop every shot. Hopefully they’ll mix more of the offense in. It’s tough with Parker as the only real play maker though.
When Neal came in, Spurs lost momentum, funny as it is. Bonner was actually doing pretty well. he had a stupid foul which was the one that took him out, but he helped rebound in there. Once they got smaller, with Neal, it became too small ball, much like last year.
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It’s tough with Parker as the only real play maker though.
You’re absolutely right. While the offense is definitely expected to take a significant hit with our best player (The Manu) out, the reason why it’s been so unexpectedly putrid at times is because Ford is also out. Ford’s orchestration of the offense, even when Manu and Parker have both been on the bench was a pleasant surprise and perhaps even today overlooked. He simply kept the offense humming in a situation where a RoMaJu, Ooey Pooey, heck, even The JV would have us cringing. And while he will never be regarded as a defensive player, he has shown this season that he’s not afraid to get active and pesky on that end. This resulted in him often being a net positive for the team to say the least, and to be a guy to spell out TP for a few minutes to say the worst. Obviously if Manu were healthy we wouldn’t do to bad, but the fact that 2 of our 3 play makers are gone is really hurting our O.
In other news, Cory Joseph didn’t have too good a game tonight with a net plus/minus of -11 in around 6 minutes.
Sorry for the rant.
You are only young once, but you can be immature for a lifetime
by the little o on Jan 21, 2012 5:23 AM CST up reply actions
Spurs suck on a FIGATWONI
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by the little o on Jan 21, 2012 3:25 AM CST up reply actions
FIGATUNI?
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by the little o on Jan 21, 2012 3:25 AM CST up reply actions
He is. I didn’t think he should come in for Bonner during the last stretch. I thought Bonner functioned fairly well.
Neal doesn’t have his legs. This is why Joseph gets some burn, but the team has issues without Parker. But then Spurs are running him into the ground if they can’t spell him from time to time.
They should feed the post with Splitter as much as possible to reduce some of Parker’s running around.
It does seem like they are focusing on Green to be the next pick and roll guy though..
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