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M3Man · 08-06-2005, 06:14 PM

At this point, its all about the ifs.

If Quis just learns to hit open shots in the lane, his scoring average will go way up, and so will his playing time. He seems to have incredible ability to get open, and an awful time converting. If he can get his 15 footers to go in, and figure out when to shoot and when to pass, he'll be our Ginobli, and we'll be fine at the 2. Does anyone know if he showed any improvement in the summer leagues?

Last year, Terry had to learn the entire offense. All he needed to do this summer is learn to run the pick and roll. If he did, he'll get more Nash like open 3's, Dirk will get more open 3's, and his post game will get a lot better, just because of the outside threat and getting the ball in better spots on the floor. Anyone know how Jason spent his summer?

We all know how Devin spent his. Healing, right? He is Mr If. If he can play well enough to stay on the floor, and if the coaches stop yanking him every time he makes a mistake, maybe we can find out if he has the mind to match his talents. I'm not sure who needs to learn patience more- Harris or his coaches.

If these three guys show the needed growth this summer, we instantly get a lot more ball movement, and maybe less standing around watching Dirk go 1 on 1. We'd be good without Fin, and better with him. All thats mising is a good, mobile back up center. We might not even need that If MBenga shows some growth as well.

08-06-2005, 06:14 PM	#17
M3Man Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1	RE:Offseason Blues At this point, its all about the ifs. If Quis just learns to hit open shots in the lane, his scoring average will go way up, and so will his playing time. He seems to have incredible ability to get open, and an awful time converting. If he can get his 15 footers to go in, and figure out when to shoot and when to pass, he'll be our Ginobli, and we'll be fine at the 2. Does anyone know if he showed any improvement in the summer leagues? Last year, Terry had to learn the entire offense. All he needed to do this summer is learn to run the pick and roll. If he did, he'll get more Nash like open 3's, Dirk will get more open 3's, and his post game will get a lot better, just because of the outside threat and getting the ball in better spots on the floor. Anyone know how Jason spent his summer? We all know how Devin spent his. Healing, right? He is Mr If. If he can play well enough to stay on the floor, and if the coaches stop yanking him every time he makes a mistake, maybe we can find out if he has the mind to match his talents. I'm not sure who needs to learn patience more- Harris or his coaches. If these three guys show the needed growth this summer, we instantly get a lot more ball movement, and maybe less standing around watching Dirk go 1 on 1. We'd be good without Fin, and better with him. All thats mising is a good, mobile back up center. We might not even need that If MBenga shows some growth as well.