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By: Beating the Fifties » Quick scan of the net - san antonio spurs

Beating the Fifties » Quick scan of the net - san antonio spurs — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:00:03 +0000

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By: daniel

daniel — Sat, 30 May 2009 20:17:34 +0000

ack! exposed! (scurries off into the darkness)

By: Royce

Royce — Sat, 30 May 2009 19:44:53 +0000

I read everrrrryingthing.

I think most times though, it just carries from one post to the next. It’s just kind of a continuous flow of conversation.

By: daniel

daniel — Sat, 30 May 2009 19:21:14 +0000

i wonder if anyone reads these old threads after the conversation has died away… prolly not.

i could say just about anything here…. “Afghanistan banana stand” … and no one would ever notice.

Kinda like that tree that falls in an empty forest…

By: Kev

Kev — Fri, 29 May 2009 02:03:04 +0000

that’s why you have a bench – if we play against Kobe or Roy – Thabo gets more time – the NBA is all about matchups – and I think that Harden could get away with playing point for a few minutes if he had to . . .

By: ATR

ATR — Fri, 29 May 2009 01:52:35 +0000

One thing that I think is being overlooked about James Harden is everything else that he brings to the table, besides shooting. I was able to watch alot of his games and something that impressed me was everything else that he did. He had some huge rebounds in tight games. He was definately a steadying presence on the ASU team. I think that is a great point about basketball IQ. Who wins on that test, Harden or Thabeet? :)

I can’t help but back the selection of Harden. He isn’t the hype machine. But he is a basketball player. I would rather go for a guy like that than someone like Thabeet who doesn’t bring many intangibles to the table. If we pick Thabeet, then I will be hoping everyday to be proven wrong.

One of my concerns with Harden was his ability to defend at his position in the athletic NBA. My thought progression is that we have a team full of long rangy athletic defenders. In a tough matchup, maybe we see more of Swizz Beats(sefolosha) or Weaver? Maybe it wouldn’t be too much of a detriment?

By: Kev

Kev — Fri, 29 May 2009 01:42:41 +0000

you have to have shooters – we have one and a half three point shooters – at some point, guys have to make outside shots. Please don’t bring up Denver. Their basketball IQ is lacking . . .

Good post about size of players – we will see what happens . . .

By: ATR

ATR — Fri, 29 May 2009 01:32:40 +0000

Sorry for a quick post again, but wanted to throw another thought out there to everyone who is advocating more three point shooting. The former Sonics team was a strong three point shooting team with Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis. There was a large number of fans who consistently hoped for a change of focus into a more identified goal of attacking the basket. Also a lot of concern on being a soft, jump-shooting team that didn’t put as much pressure on opposing defenses as could happen over the course of a game.

I completely agree that we need a player or three that can knock down some threes, but I am also concerned what might happen if our wishes come true. Green, Durant, and Westbrook don’t seem shy about shooting threes. If we add more shooters, it must be a focus to still attack the rim.

Watching Denver and the sometimes questionable shot selection and three point shots, I am frustrated at that trait of a team that can make some serious dagger threes, but sometimes rely on it too much.

Like to hear your thoughts! I too have to get my daily fix!

By: ATR

ATR — Fri, 29 May 2009 01:24:22 +0000

It seems to me lookin at the limited data on Presti’s draft strategy is that he drafts players that are big for their position. Perhaps a reason why he passed or traded players who can contribute like a Carl Landry or a Big Baby Davis?

If you go into the draft with that mindset who do we then target? Or does he change it up with someone who may be small for a position but brings a specific skill or talent?

I am pretty sure that he made a comment on envisioning a team of long, athletic, and versatile players. Durant and Green are easy evidence. But, look at Sefolosha and Weaver and the picture is clearer. Westbrook has good size for a point and is very explosive. Perhaps part of the reason he passed on Bayless? Ibaka is tall and explosive. DJ White has good, not great size, but is strong (haven’t seen him in awhile.)

Love to hear some thoughts on that random bud light induced thought!

By: AD

AD — Thu, 28 May 2009 22:55:29 +0000

Royce :Trust me, nobody loves the active (and highly intelligent) commenters more than me. Over half of what makes a great team blog are the people that read it. And I’d say some of the best and the brighest are here.

Well... I didnt want to say anything... but, you're welcome (hehe)