Chandler wrote:I don't have the skills to post some of the content from IG but it's awesome in roasting the refs for missed calls, inconsistency etc.

One I didn't see during the game but is on the net is that last scrum which awarded the Spurs the ball calling the Knicks for last touching out of bounds. Video pretty clearly captures Kornet kicking the ball away from a Knick ready to pick up the missed FT.

I love it and hope people continue the roasting and to call out the refs and league for the BS

All we ask is a consistent whistle. Period.

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Chandler wrote:

BlueKnickers wrote:

LivingLegend wrote:

BlueKnickers wrote:

Chandler wrote:

BlueKnickers wrote:We won with Hart's worst game of the playoffs and Brunson having an off night

KAT wsa fantastic. Fck Them Refs for sidelining him. This game was over until they sandbagged KAT to give Wemby a chance. Fcking Cheaters. FU Adam Silver

Great games by OG and Bridges

NOTE: Deuce's ball handling has been disastrous. We've got issues with protecting the ball when he's on the floor with Alvarado

On point. We need to refine deuces role

I know I'm a broken record about Kolek, but he's a better shooter than Alvarado and he's much better ball handler than either of them and our offense typically locks in when he's on the floor. We really need to pair one of those two with Kolek, but the two of them should never be on the floor together. I'd even prefer Clarkson to handle the ball over GTA and Deuce.

It is my only remaining complaint, because otherwise Brown deserves all the compliments in the world for getting us to play elite ball at both ends of the court.

Don't disagree on Kolek part BUT thought Jose has been solid last 2 games.

Hell we were rolling until Brown subbed most of starters back -- think it was Jose/Deuce/Mikal/Shamet/Mitch where lead was around 10 and then we subbed and slubbed rest of way.

Think Kolek is going to be a LEGIT problem next year.

Jose has been a bit better this series than the earlier series. He's OK. As long as he doesn't turn it over I can live with him since we're here, we're lit and this team is the sh!t

Saying he’s a bit better maybe true but he still stinks as a pg. he honestly never creates a shot for someone, picks up his dribble at strange spots, can’t shoot, and is too small. For sure he provides energy but twice in this playoffs (McCollum and champagnie) he’s poked a bear that almost bit us in the rear. I will concede his teammates like him and chemistry is our super power. On merit Kolek should be playing instead of Jose especially when brown is sending out Jose w McBride Who I like but not as a pg

Yes, Kolek + Deuce is the right combination

Chandler wrote:

blkexec wrote:

BlueKnickers wrote:

LivingLegend wrote:

BlueKnickers wrote:

Chandler wrote:

BlueKnickers wrote:We won with Hart's worst game of the playoffs and Brunson having an off night

KAT wsa fantastic. Fck Them Refs for sidelining him. This game was over until they sandbagged KAT to give Wemby a chance. Fcking Cheaters. FU Adam Silver

Great games by OG and Bridges

NOTE: Deuce's ball handling has been disastrous. We've got issues with protecting the ball when he's on the floor with Alvarado

On point. We need to refine deuces role

I know I'm a broken record about Kolek, but he's a better shooter than Alvarado and he's much better ball handler than either of them and our offense typically locks in when he's on the floor. We really need to pair one of those two with Kolek, but the two of them should never be on the floor together. I'd even prefer Clarkson to handle the ball over GTA and Deuce.

It is my only remaining complaint, because otherwise Brown deserves all the compliments in the world for getting us to play elite ball at both ends of the court.

Don't disagree on Kolek part BUT thought Jose has been solid last 2 games.

Hell we were rolling until Brown subbed most of starters back -- think it was Jose/Deuce/Mikal/Shamet/Mitch where lead was around 10 and then we subbed and slubbed rest of way.

Think Kolek is going to be a LEGIT problem next year.

Jose has been a bit better this series than the earlier series. He's OK. As long as he doesn't turn it over I can live with him since we're here, we're lit and this team is the sh!t

Yes Kolek is a better PG on offense than deuce but Kolek can’t stop a cold.

Jose, deuce, shamet, Mikal and Mitch. This is our best defensive lineup off the bench. Brown is a smart coach who understands that defense wins championships even though deuce handle is suspect. But that’s not new, his defense and scoring is why he’s on the floor. Jose shot is streaky but his tenacity on defense is infectious.

Kolek can not match these guys defensive energy right now. If he wants playing time under this coach, he needs to get stronger this summer and work on his defense otherwise he will be in the same position next season. Cheering from the bench.

Why are you saying Jose is a better defender? I disagree but am all ears

He was sagging off champagnie in game 1 gambling as some unneeded help defender. He talks trash that he can’t back up, and though energy is infectious he sulks whenever he’s taken out. He’s more of a mascot than a contributor IMO

Kolek needs to work on defense for sure but two points. (1) the biggest issue is whether he is net positive. Does he help more on offense than he hurts on defense. And IMO he does because our team actually has flow w him running the point. (2) particularly against SA I’m less worried about his defense if it means that SA focuses on attacking Kolek rather than feeding wemby

Kolek started the season needing to improve his defense and somewhere in the second month of the season he did just that.

Having watched all of the games I can say with certainty that after that point Kolek worked strenuously to stay IN FRONT of his man to prevent penetration and he was succeeding 80-90% of the time. His defense was on par with Brunson's and JB's defense improved this year too.

My impression of the average comment about Kolek is most people formed an initial impression of him and have dismissed him since then. He has evolved but you wouldn't know from most comments here.

The franchise made a decision about Alvarado, plain and simple. Kolek was doing well and then he got sent to Siberia when GTA arrived due to no fault of his own. Jose is a far more flawed player than Kolek who has excellent fundamentals as a floor leader.

Acquiring Jose determined Kolek's fate, not his ability. People can debate which player is better, but Kolek did not get demoted due to his failings.

martin wrote:Didn’t think of it in real time but Spurs coach did fubar this

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Spurs still riding off the prestige of the 2000's and early 2010's. Mitch Johnson seems like a nice enough guy, but Greg Popovich he is not.

Nalod wrote:Blue, I admire you undying devotion and fandom of Kyler Kolek. Teen Idol looks aside, he is talented but with everything that has come together and advantaged earned you simply can't ignore what GTA has bough to the team warts and all. That pesky, shot in the arm, little Rican dude that will put a shank in your ass stare you like he crazy vs. the dreamy hair flowing Kolet is stark difference.
I think given the circumstances and outcome Alvarado was the proper call. Cant argue results. Not that GtA is putting in stats to debate but he is an ingrediant to the final results.
But.... Kolek has demonstrated at times a good command of the offense and there are some really big decisons to make.
LIke we running it back in total or do a small retool to come back even better year after? let tyler and mo get some time and perhaps make trades?
Its a cold thought with love running so high for that team.

I appreciate GTA's spunk even if sometimes he over-yaps.

You can always argue with results my friend, but that's why I included a balancing comment that, Kolek aside, Coach Brown deserves all the accolades coming his way. He has done what he was brought in to do. And we can agree that is still what matters most.

KAT's passing opened up our offense. That's the bigger story right now.

We'll circle back to Tyler next season. For now, all hands on deck, Game 3 loading, brooms warming up.

martin wrote:

I cringed when I saw this lineup.

Then when I saw the next subs I was like “no no no”!

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