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San Antonio Spurs
Posted on 12/29/10 at 7:16 am
Posted on 12/29/10 at 7:16 am
I was trying to figure out why they are so much more effective this year, and the only difference I found statistically was their rookie point guard Craig Neal (I did notice that Ginobili is averaging two more points per game and Parker two more assists). Can anyone confirm or offer additional insight? Just curious.
Posted on 12/29/10 at 7:31 am to sertorius
Defense is the same as well?
Posted on 12/29/10 at 7:35 am to DollaChoppa
Opponent Field Goal Percentage:
.452 (09-10)
.458 (10-11)
Didn't look any closer than that.
.452 (09-10)
.458 (10-11)
Didn't look any closer than that.
Posted on 12/29/10 at 8:25 am to sertorius
Manu and Parker are both healthy, and Blair is a legit option next to Duncan, unlike guys they've tried the past couple of years.
Posted on 12/29/10 at 8:25 am to sertorius
They are healthy for one.
Jefferson is giving them much more this year. Blair has been huge off the bench.
They play the best fundamental basketball in the league.
Parker and Manu are playing amazing ball.
I think they have taken the attitude that this is their last run, make it count.
Jefferson is giving them much more this year. Blair has been huge off the bench.
They play the best fundamental basketball in the league.
Parker and Manu are playing amazing ball.
I think they have taken the attitude that this is their last run, make it count.
Posted on 12/29/10 at 8:28 am to sertorius
I think Tony Parkers divorce has given him a fire inside which is why he is playing lights out
It doesn't hurt that they are healthy and have the best coach in the league
It doesn't hurt that they are healthy and have the best coach in the league
Posted on 12/29/10 at 9:09 am to Bronwyn
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best coach in the league
By far.
They are scoring a lot more points this year too. Faster paced offense and their defense causes a lot of turnovers.
What amazed me about last nights game was that Duncan and Ginobli had a combined 11 pts.
Posted on 12/29/10 at 9:15 am to Philosoraptor
Yeah, that seems to be what the Heat have benefitted from - turnover becomes a fast break opportunity. Reminds me of Jordan and Pippen on the fast break - unstoppable. I guess that's all the Heat needed to do: play defense.
Posted on 12/29/10 at 9:33 am to sertorius
At first I suspected that the Spurs have had a really easy schedule (I know the Hornets' first 15 games were the 2nd toughest sked in the NBA--there's a really easy stretch coming in January), but I just checked their games, and they've played 13 games against winning teams (31 games) compared to the Hornets' 14.
Posted on 12/29/10 at 9:46 am to sertorius
not difficult.
First of all, they're running more off of Duncan outlet passes. Sometimes it's a traditional fast break, sometimes it's Parker by himself. When they do, they have the floor spaced with 3 pt shooters who are converting at a ridiculously high rate. Ginobili RJ, Neal, and Bonner who is hitting a little over half of the 3s he takes. If that doesn't work they pull it back and run the offense through Tim like normal.
Second, they've stopped trying to play 4 on 5 on offense. Think about it. Every Spurs team has had a defensive stopper who was atrocious on the offensive end in the starting lineup. Bowen was really worth it. Bogans the last few years has not been. They were able to stop teams, and then due to Duncan's brilliance (which necessitated a double) use that to get other guys open. But now they have the all the shells in the gun.
Now, everyone on their team can score, from Hill to Jefferson to Blair to the Sharpshooters Bonner/Neal. they're 5 on 5. All scorers.
Lastly, manu is healthy. He's an all NBA talent, and aside from Kobe, the most efficient scorer in the NBA on a per minute basis. And he's finally getting the right minutes. Parker is healthy too.
All the difference.
Still the window for this team is this year.
First of all, they're running more off of Duncan outlet passes. Sometimes it's a traditional fast break, sometimes it's Parker by himself. When they do, they have the floor spaced with 3 pt shooters who are converting at a ridiculously high rate. Ginobili RJ, Neal, and Bonner who is hitting a little over half of the 3s he takes. If that doesn't work they pull it back and run the offense through Tim like normal.
Second, they've stopped trying to play 4 on 5 on offense. Think about it. Every Spurs team has had a defensive stopper who was atrocious on the offensive end in the starting lineup. Bowen was really worth it. Bogans the last few years has not been. They were able to stop teams, and then due to Duncan's brilliance (which necessitated a double) use that to get other guys open. But now they have the all the shells in the gun.
Now, everyone on their team can score, from Hill to Jefferson to Blair to the Sharpshooters Bonner/Neal. they're 5 on 5. All scorers.
Lastly, manu is healthy. He's an all NBA talent, and aside from Kobe, the most efficient scorer in the NBA on a per minute basis. And he's finally getting the right minutes. Parker is healthy too.
All the difference.
Still the window for this team is this year.
This post was edited on 12/29/10 at 9:53 am
Posted on 12/29/10 at 10:31 am to LSU Fan 90812
Karma you are exactly right. Parker is playing at a high level right. The bench is ridiculous deep right now with Blair, Splitter, Bonner, Hill even McDyess is legit. McDyess didnt even play last night. 3 pt shooting has been excellent. Besides the big 3 being healthy. The biggest difference from last season has been the defense and more of a up tempo offense due to the team getting a little younger. Hill is a Bruce Bowen type of defender but can score. Also, a huge impact has been RJ's second season under Pop's offense he struggled with it last year and he has grasp the offense and playing at a high level. I might be a little biased since i work for the organization.



Posted on 12/29/10 at 10:44 am to cbporch31
Jefferson finally knows what spots his shots are coming from. And his base is much more technically sound on his release this year. He's not just running around and trying to force things anymore. All of those things lead to better shooting.
I love HIll. I actually wondered aloud if Hill was going to make Parker expendable last season before TP's contract was extended. He's more explosive than Bowen ever was, and waaaay better on offense.
I forgot to mention Splitter. He's not as strong (physically) as I was thinking he might be. But he's very active on defense and plays aggressively without gambling.
Spurs are deep. I also think Pops is doing a great job limiting TD's minutes. Tim can still get it going in spurts, and is still better than 2/3 of the bigs in the game even when he's not on his A game. Best defensive commander/communicator in the league aside from KG.
What do you do for the Spurs? I'm not a spurs fan per se, just a fan of good basketball wherever it is played. And it's been played in SA for over a decade straight now.
I love HIll. I actually wondered aloud if Hill was going to make Parker expendable last season before TP's contract was extended. He's more explosive than Bowen ever was, and waaaay better on offense.
I forgot to mention Splitter. He's not as strong (physically) as I was thinking he might be. But he's very active on defense and plays aggressively without gambling.
Spurs are deep. I also think Pops is doing a great job limiting TD's minutes. Tim can still get it going in spurts, and is still better than 2/3 of the bigs in the game even when he's not on his A game. Best defensive commander/communicator in the league aside from KG.
What do you do for the Spurs? I'm not a spurs fan per se, just a fan of good basketball wherever it is played. And it's been played in SA for over a decade straight now.
This post was edited on 12/29/10 at 10:46 am
Posted on 12/29/10 at 10:53 am to cbporch31
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i work for the organization.
Probably the best sport org to work for. Saying this based on their loyalty to their players.
Posted on 12/29/10 at 10:58 am to Philosoraptor
The best sports organization to work for is the Texans because the owner doesn't hold anybody accountable.
Posted on 12/29/10 at 11:17 am to mattz1122

Karma i handle corporate partnerships for them and the Rampage. The Rampage is the AHL franchise of Spurs, Sports and Entertainment. This is a wonderful organization as i have been in sports for only three years and going on my fourth. The organization was votes best organization of the decade in all of sports.
Posted on 12/29/10 at 11:26 am to cbporch31
To build off what karma said...
he is spot on with all of his comments regarding Jefferson, Parker, etc, etc.
But the team pretty much changed their offensive gameplan. No longer do they walk it up and slowly make their way to the basket. They get rebounds and run. It is unselfish basketball. No matter who gets a rebound, they are looking for the outlet pass.
This style is not what Pop has typically run, but without the low-post being as big a presence as it has been, this was the optimum time for a change in the system.
he is spot on with all of his comments regarding Jefferson, Parker, etc, etc.
But the team pretty much changed their offensive gameplan. No longer do they walk it up and slowly make their way to the basket. They get rebounds and run. It is unselfish basketball. No matter who gets a rebound, they are looking for the outlet pass.
This style is not what Pop has typically run, but without the low-post being as big a presence as it has been, this was the optimum time for a change in the system.
Posted on 12/29/10 at 11:44 am to TexasTiger08
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This style is not what Pop has typically run
true. he's reinventing himself. he's done it numerous times already but this is the most radical change in his bball philosophy.
Posted on 12/29/10 at 11:57 am to Philosoraptor
After skimming this thread it looks like everyone forgot james anderson. Before he got hurt he was having a pretty good rookie year (we all know how pop treats rookies).
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