[brickowskay]

In my opinion...

it might be a good idea to start Rasho. It'll help Nazr and Tim, too.

Yeah I said it. Just hear me out, ok?

Reasoning:

1) Rasho is our biggest big. He's not perfect, but he's a pro. We need to even up the fight in the paint if we want to win two more games against these mofos. We need to use all our bullets. We need his height, we need his weight, we need his six fouls.

2) Nazr is getting in foul trouble early. Let's circumvent that by letting Rasho absorb those calls and then Nazr can come in and play free and nasty. Get some change of pace going and strengthen the bench unit. Save Nazr's energy for the second half, where we've been getting trounced. Let Rasho have some rhythm in case he's pressed into action.

3) Rasho does some things well on offense that we need more of. He sets solid screens. He swings the ball well. He keeps his hands up to get tip-ins.

4) Rasho does some things well on defense that we need more of. He plays good help defense. He alters shots. He keeps his hands up and I'm thinking he could come down with more of those tipped up rebound/caroms that keep giving the Pistons extra offensive possesions.

5) Tim needs help. He needs more than just Nazr the garbageman or Horry the utilityman. He needs Rasho the sevenfooter. He needs Pop to make Larry Brown think a little harder.

6) Why not? It's not something that will hurt us irrevocably if we at least try it. I got a feeling about Rasho. He's been watching and I think he's a smart player. His long arms and skill for positioning could help the Spurs get back to basics, where they can beat these guys.