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It was at the 4 or 5 spot that the Mavs killed us. We need to sign a rebounder who is quick enough to guard a Nowitzki or Stoudemire. In a perfect world, Scola would be that man.
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But really, I think you should send your resume to the Spurs, I'm sure they'll fire Pop once they realize you're available. |
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I suppose that it was Pop's fault that Mohammed couldn't suffeciently learn defensive schemes in his second year here. He obviously struggled with this all season. I suppose it was Pop's fault Mohammed couldn't handle a decent pass and not pump fake his way into a turnover. I suppose it was Pop's fault that Mohammed played his way out of the starting spot in camp, not get it back until Feburary and basically play his way out of it again by April. I suppose it is Pop's fault that Mohammed (on a per 48 min basis) is 4th on the team in turnovers, behind Duncan, Ginobili and Parker (players who handle the ball at LEAST three times more than Mohammed ever does). I suppose it was Pop's fault that Mohammed led the team in fouls this season (220 total) - only 1 PF ahead of Tim Duncan (219 total) who played 1,397 more minutes than Mohammed. Most nights it seemed he could simply not defend without fouling. You may want to blame Pop for Nazr's horrible season - but the reality is he has no one to blame but himself. He merely exposed himself for what he really was: average. I said from last summer that Spurs fans were giving Mohammed the "Stephen Jackson treatment". IE; Grossly overrating a player who helped us win a championship. Mohammed was as sporadic last season as he was this year, but he did manage to play well at critical times. This year, much was expected of him and he failed to deliver. Big time. Again, he was grossly overrated by fans who felt that he was the answer to our problem at center. He has played for four different teams in his career and now will probably play for a fifth. There is a reason for that and it's not because he was some stellar player at the center position. He came to a good situation that featured one of the greatest players of all-time and two stellar young guards. He played his role - but he wasn't the reason we won an NBA Championship. He is, was and always has been exactly what I said he was: mediocre. His reported inability to handle the PT situation this year and (if true) the way he handled his exit tonight shows only that he lacks real character as well as great skill. |
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To that, I'll only add that when he did produce something it ended up looking good, like an occasional block or a dunk. Too much bad happened between the two, but with a certain casual segment of the Spurs fan population, that was sufficient. Loud play will always play better with the casual fan than quiet play.
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Bottom line: Nazr isn't that good. He's a good backup center. Rasho isn't that good. Ditto. But we take these guys and make them starters because that's all we have. We won last year NOT because of how good they are, but because how good the Big 3 are. Beno isn't that good. He's a good 3rd PG. Maybe in a few years he'll improve. Pop ultimately made the right decision to play small ball. I'll back him up. Sure its not our game, but with Rasho or Nazr, we would have been torched. Playing zone on defense is used only when you CAN'T make outside shots. Dallas can and they proved it. Those guys can shoot... and I hate that team. |
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I'm glad there are some people here who actually know something about the Spurs and basketball. |
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Pop need to bear most of the responsibility absolutely. We knew what Naza can do in last year playoff. Failure to get the best out of your key players is the coach's fault. AJ did that and won. Pop failed and sucked. We can't judge Naza based on what he said in one situation. We didn't know what happened betweeen Pop and Naza. Nevertheless, he did suck in the playoff and we all happy to let him go. But please don't make judgement on his personality just because of that statement. |
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do you think Nazr is worth keeping for his likely price? You seem to have some notion SA cant do anything this offseason |
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The only downside to Nazr leaving is that Rasho will struggle in a game next season and some will clamor for the return of Kareem Abdul-Mohammed.
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I didn't agree with the "small ball" approach to the Mavs and it will be second guessed forever by Spurs fans. Including myself. I would have liked the bigs that helped us win 63 games to have a chance in this series, but had Manu's shot fallen at the end of regulation, we wouldn't be having this conversation. Ultimately, Nazr Mohammed isn't on his way out because of this one series - he isn't returning because he didn't play well this season. |
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Pop is our coach and I have his back on this. You can't play zone for 48 min in the NBA. and Nazr and Rasho can't guard anyone, let alone score. Our backs were against the wall and we almost did it. I still hate the Mavs though. |
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And unless the Spurs can find a good trade for Barry or someone else... Yeah, I'm pretty much saying they're is giong to be another dissapointing Center for the 2006-2007 Spurs. |
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oh brother. Yeah..Pop just decided to take away his mins because Nazr's wife was ill. ![]() Nazr didnt have a good camp and his lost his job there to start with...it was because his play and not some notion that Pop wanted to suddenly hold him back and keep him from playing. I cant believe some buy into this stuff. Nazr got opportunities this year regardless. He showed problems in several areas The Spurs are not going to stand pat this summer. There is good reason to have some confidence in the Spurs front office |
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What a weenie. I mean im sure he feels like crap, but jeez! Its all about consistancy, and he didnt have it. I miss Malik See ya Nazr and take your butterfingers with you
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Nazr had chances to show himself and play well. He played ok at times and others not |
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__________________ Destiny rides again! |
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But that's water under the bridge now.
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I agree, Nazr just wasn't the player I expected this season. Unfortunately, I don't see the Spurs in a position to really get a better replacement though. Seems like they would have to put a trade together.
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Watching and listening to how Finley arrived here and his attitude towards being a newbie, learning the system and just wanting to try his hardest to help his team and then hearing (supposedly) what Nazr had to say tonight is depressing. Win for Fin in '07. I hope Nazr goes to the hawks. |
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