Collins is progressively getting worse as the season goes on. Fascinating really.
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Victor is just not a good shooter yet. And I don't buy the 'keep shooting' if he can't shoot, unless we are trying to tank. He's legitimately hurting our team every game on offense with his shot selection.
On the flip side, Victor is shooting 93% from the FT line. Maybe draw fouls instead of facing up 30 feet away?
Enzo The Baker said:
Collins is progressively getting worse as the season goes on. Fascinating really.
It's mind boggling.
You could clearly see in garbage time how much better Bassey is than Collins. There was a reason Bassey won the backup mins from Collins before he went down with an injury last season.
Enzo The Baker said:
Victor is just not a good shooter yet. And I don't buy the 'keep shooting' if he can't shoot, unless we are trying to tank. He's legitimately hurting our team every game on offense with his shot selection.
Feels like Wemby wants to shoot 3s and the coaches let him to keep him happy. Don't want a disgruntled Wemby.
LawHall88 said:Enzo The Baker said:
Victor is just not a good shooter yet. And I don't buy the 'keep shooting' if he can't shoot, unless we are trying to tank. He's legitimately hurting our team every game on offense with his shot selection.
Feels like Wemby wants to shoot 3s and the coaches let him to keep him happy. Don't want a disgruntled Wemby.
There's numerous video evidence of him shooting very well in practice. He hasn't done it in games yet.
there are thousands upon thousands of players that can look like Steph Curry in practice and make dozens of shots in a row un-guarded or guarded by a 5'9" staff assistant.
jsc8116 said:
there are thousands upon thousands of players that can look like Steph Curry in practice and make dozens of shots in a row un-guarded or guarded by a 5'9" staff assistant.
True. But if he wasn't hitting in practice we would t be seeing this.
This doesn't sound great.
Asked if there is any clarity on if Pop would return during this season, Johnson said, "I would say he is doing good and we have been talking, and I've had my hands full with this and trying to stay above water. So, I have not talked details and I am not sure...No details."
— Tom Orsborn (@tom_orsborn) November 7, 2024
gettin' fancy with it 🌟 pic.twitter.com/QWV0tFXI8P
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Got a feeling he's not coming back.
I think Pop will come back at least in part so he can go out on his own terms. Like guys signing 1 day contracts to retire.superunknown said:
Got a feeling he's not coming back.
But if this isn't the end of the line, it has gotta be soon.
Castle had himself a game
Guitarsoup said:I think Pop will come back at least in part so he can go out on his own terms. Like guys signing 1 day contracts to retire.superunknown said:
Got a feeling he's not coming back.
But if this isn't the end of the line, it has gotta be soon.
I'd guess his health may prevent that but man. Even if he came back for the last game of the season...that would be amazing but I feel like he'd want about as much fanfare as Tim did when he retired.
And Victor hit 33% from three.TheNotoriousP.I.P. said:
Castle had himself a game
LawHall88 said:
This doesn't sound great.Asked if there is any clarity on if Pop would return during this season, Johnson said, "I would say he is doing good and we have been talking, and I've had my hands full with this and trying to stay above water. So, I have not talked details and I am not sure...No details."
— Tom Orsborn (@tom_orsborn) November 7, 2024
Have a buddy inside the building at Spurs HQ. being kept quiet but growing belief that Pop won't be coming back.
Wemby on if he's talked to Pop, "We don't hear a lot from Pop, but let's say they keep us informed as much as we're allowed to know. So, I'm not worried about him. I know he's going to come back soon. But no, we're not talking to him directly that much."
— Tom Orsborn (@tom_orsborn) November 8, 2024
Damn. Same here but haven't repeated it anywhere. Was honestly hoping nobody else had heard it.
There are only 2 teams above 500 in the East right now. I think the league will have to figure out something different for the playoffs at some point. No one wants to watch those East teams.
Enzo The Baker said:
There are only 2 teams above 500 in the East right now. I think the league will have to figure out something different for the playoffs at some point. No one wants to watch those East teams.
This! If the Spurs played in the East, I would bet in them making the playoffs. In the West, they MIGHT be a play in team if everything goes right. It's ridiculous.
Enzo The Baker said:
There are only 2 teams above 500 in the East right now. I think the league will have to figure out something different for the playoffs at some point. No one wants to watch those East teams.
The positive side of that is that we have a better shot at getting all 4 1st round draft picks.
jteagle said:Enzo The Baker said:
There are only 2 teams above 500 in the East right now. I think the league will have to figure out something different for the playoffs at some point. No one wants to watch those East teams.
The positive side of that is that we have a better shot at getting all 4 1st round draft picks.
The negative is that Atlanta can still have a pick in the 20s with a 500 record.
I'm looking forward to seeing what Blake Wesley looks like in 4 or 5 years, whether he is still with us or elsewhere. The first step, playmaking chops, and defensive tenacity are all well above average. On a team that lacks guys that can collapse a defense other than Wemby, Blake can pretty much collapse the defense whenever he wants because nobody can stay in front of him. He was able to get out on the break a couple of times yesterday and nobody is catching him once he does. I want to see him in a consistent role, especially since he has a real natural chemistry with Castle. But I'm afraid that once Tre is back, he will be sentenced back to the shadow realm.
If we didn't already have Tre Jones as a backup PG, I would be super excited about a fast paced 2nd team with him running the point and acting as POA attacker.TheNotoriousP.I.P. said:
I'm looking forward to seeing what Blake Wesley looks like in 4 or 5 years, whether he is still with us or elsewhere. The first step, playmaking chops, and defensive tenacity are all well above average. On a team that lacks guys that can collapse a defense other than Wemby, Blake can pretty much collapse the defense whenever he wants because nobody can stay in front of him. He was able to get out on the break a couple of times yesterday and nobody is catching him once he does. I want to see him in a consistent role, especially since he has a real natural chemistry with Castle. But I'm afraid that once Tre is back, he will be sentenced back to the shadow realm.
This from the Spurs subreddit. Fastblake killing it on the fast break
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Will Hardly declined to discuss if he's communicated with Pop: "I'm going to keep my personal relationship, personal."
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That fast break out to Castle who laid it off the backboard for Wemby (Castle got fouled so Wembys dunk didn't count..) ... my word give me that for the next 15 years.
Entertaining but frustrating loss
2 bad fouls at the end.
Frustrating. Probably should have had this game. Seeing Vassell come back and Castle playing his ass off though. Bright future.
Eat up those wins Utah. Strategic loss to the biggest tanker in the West.
Vic put up 24/16/7 on 6-9 from three.
Castle had 23/3/2 with 2 steals and just 1 TO.
Devin had 21/2/1 in 21 minutes. 8-13 and 3-6 shooting, too.
Steph's little hesitation here to get space on the 7' Lauri is really nice.
Nice little misdirection for Vic three.
Nice drive and pass for Devin on first game back
Nice baseline reverse by Blake.
Would have been a dunk from Vic or Jeremy.
Even though he was money all game, gotta love the Spurs posting Vic launching a three with 20s on the shot clock. Are they trying to kill Pop?
Vic put up 24/16/7 on 6-9 from three.
Castle had 23/3/2 with 2 steals and just 1 TO.
Devin had 21/2/1 in 21 minutes. 8-13 and 3-6 shooting, too.
Steph's little hesitation here to get space on the 7' Lauri is really nice.
TUFF BUCKET 😤 pic.twitter.com/DyD4yg1jp6
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Nice little misdirection for Vic three.
IT'S FOURTH QUARTER TIME‼️
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END Q3 | SAS 82, UTA 82 pic.twitter.com/HjgDK8adNv
Nice drive and pass for Devin on first game back
look out below 👀 pic.twitter.com/LOfxMOX4ba
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Nice baseline reverse by Blake.
okay, Blake 🤩 pic.twitter.com/G6mzstBani
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Would have been a dunk from Vic or Jeremy.
FINISHED IT 🔥 pic.twitter.com/6wJfSYSegP
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Even though he was money all game, gotta love the Spurs posting Vic launching a three with 20s on the shot clock. Are they trying to kill Pop?
Tough loss.
Utah shot 16 more FTs than the Spurs.
There were several good things to build on though.
Castle had his best game. Victor had his best shooting game with 16 rebounds and 7 blocks.
Devin looked good in his first game back.
Utah shot 16 more FTs than the Spurs.
There were several good things to build on though.
Castle had his best game. Victor had his best shooting game with 16 rebounds and 7 blocks.
Devin looked good in his first game back.