Players that you would like to see in the Spurs system?

[Black and White]

We all know that the Spurs system is great for developing talent/maximising a players potential, who are some players that you think would become amazing in Pops system?

My pick: Paul George or DeMarcus Cousins

[russwest0]

Russell Westbrook.

[IncarceratedBob]

Pau and Marc

[oarabbus]

We all know that the Spurs system is great for developing talent/maximising a players potential, who are some players that you think would become amazing in Pops system?

My pick: Paul George.

Jeremy Lin
Josh McRoberts
Pau Gasol
Marc Gasol
Demarcus Cousins (IF and only if bows down to Pop)
Gordon Hayward
Bricky Rubio

[leMVP]

Kobe.

[thefatmiral]

brooke lopez
anthony davis
a younger shawn marion

[JimmyMcAdocious]

LeBron
Gasol bros (together)
Jamal Crawford
Vince
Iggy
Lawson
Smoove
Bogut
Blatche

Different reasons.

[(e)]

Pau Gasol
Joakim Noah
Chris Paul

[T_L_P]

The Spurs system isn't exactly favourable for stars, so I don't really know why some of these players are being listed.

I'd like to see Matt Barnes in the system.

[Lamar Odumbb]

Andre Iguodala
Nene Hillario

[G.O.A.T]

All.

I wish the entire NBA played a game where finding the open man was the first priority of every player and egos were put aside in the regular and postseason in terms of minutes played.

Which players would I try to sign in the future if I were the Spurs...


Pau Gasol
Rudy Fernandez
Adrein Payne
Gallanari
Chandler Parsons
Nick Batum
Horford
Greg Monroe
Calderon
Apparently any Spanish player
Olapido
LeBron

[TheReal Kendall]

Melo

[redhonda76]

I'm going against the odds.

Kobe.

[SCdac]

Anthony Davis

Al Horford

Nicolas Batum

Victor Oladipo

Stephen Curry

[Black and White]

Rubio would be interesting, think about a Tony Parker with less scoring and more ball movement......

[BuffaloBill]

Gasol Bros
Joakim Noah
Klay
Steph

[T_L_P]

I'm going against the odds.

Kobe.

In the words of the great Gregg Popovich, "I like guys who have gotten over themselves."

The Spurs' best trait is their chemistry. Now I'm not saying Kobe is a chemistry killer, because he's not, but I don't see him sacrificing his stats or minutes or committing to defense enough to succeed with the Spurs.

He's a guy who likes to carry his team and get all the glory, which is what most people love about him.

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Another guy I'd like to see in the system: Tony Allen.

[leMVP]

Imagine westbrook is asked to handle the ball for majority of the game, drive past screens and do whatever he likes.

Parker who's talent is borderline all-star is considered a superstar due to his usage rate, Imagine what superstar would do if given the chance, instant MVP with multiple Fmvps, Like the old man of riverwalk.

[redhonda76]

In the words of the great Gregg Popovich, "I like guys who have gotten over themselves."

The Spurs' best trait is their chemistry. Now I'm not saying Kobe is a chemistry killer, because he's not, but I don't see him sacrificing his stats or minutes or committing to defense enough to succeed with the Spurs.

He's a guy who likes to carry his team and get all the glory, which is what most people love about him.

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Another guy I'd like to see in the system: Tony Allen.

That's is exactly why I put Kobe on it.
Also put Melo, and JR Smith

[Lebronxrings]

kobe and melo wouldn't work in the spurs system. It actually requires you to pass... Something they do not understand.

[SpecialQue]

Lou Amundson.

[Black and White]

In the words of the great Gregg Popovich, "I like guys who have gotten over themselves."

The Spurs' best trait is their chemistry. Now I'm not saying Kobe is a chemistry killer, because he's not, but I don't see him sacrificing his stats or minutes or committing to defense enough to succeed with the Spurs.

He's a guy who likes to carry his team and get all the glory, which is what most people love about him.

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Another guy I'd like to see in the system: Tony Allen.

Avery Bradley?

[T_L_P]

Avery Bradley?

Another good one. :cheers:

[Fiddlesticks]

Josh Smith
OJ Mayo
Brandon Jennings

[CoastalRyan]

Rubio would be interesting, think about a Tony Parker with less scoring and more ball movement......This is the first thing that came to mind. The Spurs have probably the most under the radar influential staff hiring of all time in Chip Engelland, who used to just freelance. I could see him reworking Rubio's jumper and mid-range game. I hate lame comparisons but I like the idea of turning Rubio into a flashy Stockton like player.

[bukowski81]

The Spurs system isn't exactly favourable for stars, so I don't really know why some of these players are being listed.

I'd like to see Matt Barnes in the system.

Agreed, people seem to think that anyone on the Spurs will automatically be a better player. A huge part of the success of the Spurs is choosing the right players that will buy their philosophy, is not that Pop knows basketball secrets that no one else does, is more that the whole staff is very good at picking the right players. And having a leader like Duncan, who believes 100% in team success instead of individual glory, is a huge factor on why the other players believe in the system. IMO its not like lets put someone very talented like Kobe and it will automatically work, if Kobe, or anyone else save a few exceptions, was the leader of the team, this "Spurs system" would not exist.

[russwest0]

Devin Harris.

[GOBB]

First thing a player needs is good-high bball IQ. Preferably high. You also gotta buy into the system. They move the ball around. Great ball movement, screens and discipline.

Didnt Sjax try the Spurs a second time around and it didnt work out? Or is that because he just stinks? Talk to me Spurs fans.

[Carbine]

Tony Allen would be absolutely brutal in the system.

He can't shoot. He's one of the worst shooters who plays a lot of minutes EVER.

[Thunderfan86]

The Spurs system isn't exactly favourable for stars, so I don't really know why some of these players are being listed.

Lebron James

[jzek]

LeBron

[Purch]

Demarcus's attitude would get him kicked off the team :biggums:

[kingofkitsch]

I think John Wall would be fantastic in the Spurs system. Joe Johnson I think would really excel, too. Rudy Gay is another one-- he has a TON of potential; if there is any team that could maximize it, it's SA.

Some other names that come to mind: Pau, of course (maybe next season??), Tyreke Evans, (a healthy) Andrew Bogut, Derrick Favors, Demarcus Cousins, Paul Milsap, Andrew Davis (of course), Noah, Wesley Matthews.

[Purch]

The players that I'm having the privilege to coach have been incredible. The fact that they allow me to coach them as I've been able to coach them surprises me almost on a daily basis. It's a great group of people who, I always say, have gotten over themselves. They come practice; they play the game; we win; we lose; they go home. They do it wonderfully...Win or lose they do it with class, and they do it the right way.



A coach can't change people. They are who they are. No matter what team you're talking about, a coach can be observant and try to put his team in situations both on and off the court where some of that can develop, some of the camaraderie sorts of things. But you can't change people.

These two quotes by Pop I think show why half of these players wouldn't work. It's not about ability it's about a mindset

[CoastalRyan]

First thing a player needs is good-high bball IQ. Preferably high. You also gotta buy into the system. They move the ball around. Great ball movement, screens and discipline.

Didnt Sjax try the Spurs a second time around and it didnt work out? Or is that because he just stinks? Talk to me Spurs fans.Jax had the talent, the IQ and right kind of game that works with the Spurs.

The first time he left was more about the emergence of Manu than Jax himself. He was also able to put up better numbers in a less disciplined system than we would have seen in SA.

The second time was all about attitude and selfishness. Dude could just not deal with the occasional benching when Pop experimented with rotations or played to a situation. Overall poor attitude led to his release.

[RoundMoundOfReb]

Marc Gasol
Pau Gasol
Kevin Love

[MannyO]

Prime KG

[RichieW]

Nobody in the league is more of a "Spurs" guy than Lebron. He's made some terrible PR decisions, but the way he likes to play the game is Spurs to a tee.

Marc Gasol is another, dude would be the perfect replacement for Duncan in 2015 if Timmy hangs them up. Prime Marc Gasol is as good a player as 38 year old Timmy, although probably with even better defence and mid range shot.

[thefatmiral]

current vince carter, veteran spot up shooter type the spurs seem to like, d isn't bad either.
someone said iguodola already, definitely him too.

[Inferno]

Stephen Curry.

25 ppg on 55/50/90 shooting.

[T_L_P]

Nobody in the league is more of a "Spurs" guy than Lebron.

Well, nobody other than the actual Spurs.

[mehyaM24]

lebron
shaq
kg
dirk
kobe

basically all the guys winning multiple rings in the spurs' system

[mehyaM24]

Marc Gasol
Pau Gasol
Kevin Love

good picks

pau gasol especially. could you imagine him playing with multiple HOFers in their prime, goat wing defense, goat shooters and the goat coach? :eek:

in the spurs' system, MANY guys legacies would be looked at better. MUCH better

[Milbuck]

Prime Sabonis before the injuries.

[tpols]

KG for sure.. also pau or rasheed