GDT Game 28 - Mavs (7-20) vs Spurs (19-8) 7:30pm FSSW

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

I think we have to really give props to Rick. It may not be good for the tank, but he somehow got our roster without any talent into a position to actually be a top defensive team. In the last few games, we've been the best team in the league in offensive PPG and third opponent offensive TS%

I mean, just adding size to the starting lineup was a no-brainer that people have been complaining about for a while.

His biggest accomplishment has been turning Powell from a dumpster fire into an NBA player. That is basically miraculous as far as I'm concerned. It kinda sucks though because I think he could have done the same with NN had Noel put in the effort.

[mac222b]

Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

I mean, just adding size to the starting lineup was a no-brainer that people have been complaining about for a while.

His biggest accomplishment has been turning Powell from a dumpster fire into an NBA player. That is basically miraculous as far as I'm concerned. It kinda sucks though because I think he could have done the same with NN had Noel put in the effort.

Thats just it. He may have been able to do the same with Noel, maybe even better. We'll never know. One of my biggest gripes with Rick is his one size fits all approach. I understand it, in theory. But everyone responds differently to negativity or criticism or encouragement. One of the important pieces for Powell has been some modicum of consistency with his role and minutes. Any player will be better with a defined role as part of a rotation playing with guys who have built a rapport.

Not discounting what you're saying. It may be that RC has alot to do with the accomplishment of Powell. But Powell looked really good for a long stretch two years ago. And then lost confidence. And has been yo-yo'd around alot since. He has grown some in skill and smarts but isn't exponentially a different player then the one we were all excited about two years ago. He's pretty much the same guy just the game has slowed down some and he has a defined role in which he's comfortable and he's not being asked to do more than he's capable of.

[SMC0007]

It doesn't matter what other teams do when JJB is in the zone!

[EricaLubarsky]

Originally Posted by SMC0007

It doesn't matter what other teams do when JJB is in the zone!

Dude is just too good to be on a tanking team

[Bryan_Wilson]

Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

I mean, just adding size to the starting lineup was a no-brainer that people have been complaining about for a while.

His biggest accomplishment has been turning Powell from a dumpster fire into an NBA player. That is basically miraculous as far as I'm concerned. It kinda sucks though because I think he could have done the same with NN had Noel put in the effort.

After reading the article UD posted in the NN thread I'm positive that even if he's not the best worker he would have likely still had a role if he just stopped gambling on defense.

[mac222b]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Dude is just too good to be on a tanking team

Friday cant come fast enough. Really hope they can trade at least two of Wes, Devin, JJ, Saleh. And of course McRob. Heck, I'd settle for one!

[SMC0007]

Originally Posted by mac222b

Friday cant come fast enough. Really hope they can trade at least two of Wes, Devin, JJ, Saleh. And of course McRob. Heck, I'd settle for one!

Noel?

[SMC0007]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Dude is just too good to be on a tanking team

Yea. It bittersweet. This whole situation is bittersweet

[Underdog]

@MarcJSpearsESPN: Warriors say Draymond Green (right shoulder soreness), Zaza Pachulia (left shoulder soreness) and Nick Young (concussion) are doubtful against Dallas on Thursday.


Hello, 9-20?

[mac222b]

Originally Posted by SMC0007

Noel?

Forgot he existed.

Sad.