Spurs fans

[dhsilv]

Yes, it's not just the defense, Aldridge is a HUGE upgrade over Splitter, who was useless on offense, freeing Duncan to play D to DPOY level.

And a bench replacement of David West.

You replace Splitter (certified bum) with two all star level players.

Splitter is and what was really good player. But I"m not going to debate that adding a max contract level all nba guy is an upgrade...

[Leroy Jetson]

He's such a streaky player. I don't mind him sucking in the regular season - they've got a great record even with him sucking but hope that he'll light it up in the playoffs or the Finals like 2013.

If only the streak lasted one more game

[Alamо]

Spurs have 4 of the best defensive players at their position in their starting lineup, and tony Parker

[Anaximandro1]

Duncan pay cut -> Manu pay cut -> LMA joins the Spurs

LMA is the second option -> Duncan is completely focused on defense for the first time in his career

Kawhi is a great defender and LMA is a good defender -> the Spurs have the best defensive trio in the NBA



ESPN Defensive RMP - 2015/16

#1 Duncan 6.18
# 6 Kawhi 3.54
# 55 LMA 1.80

[Spurs5Rings2014]

Duncan is completely focused on defense for the first time in his career



ESPN Defensive RMP - 2015/16

#1 Duncan 6.18
# 6 Kawhi 3.54
# 55 LMA 1.80

Finally gonna get that DOPY.

[Springsteen]

If Tim Duncan doesn't get DOPY I riot.

[dhsilv]

If Tim Duncan doesn't get DOPY I riot.

won't keep up that pace and his lack of minutes are going to cost him. Add in kawia will steal votes from him like bowen used to do.

[keep-itreal]

If Popovich keeps playing Boris Diaw/David West they won't win the title

[SsKSpurs21]

If Popovich keeps playing Boris Diaw/David West they won't win the title

well they shouldnt be on the court together. the only time that combo works is when they go really small, but none of them can defend the paint.

as far as the topic, i think alot of people have already said it but pace is the biggest factor. They are slowing down the game and going back to post ups and pick n rolls. when the 2nd unit comes in they play fast and hard. thats really throwing off opponents because they get used to playing slow and then all of a sudden when manu and patty come in they gotta run.

defensive rotations have been decent. still room for improvement. i think that the players realize that they have the offense to turn it up but if they can play good defense they wont have to work as hard scoring.

in the long run this is probably the best way to beat a team like GSW or OKC. you cant get into an offensive game with them because they are far superior. too dangerous in a fast pace game. if you can slow them down and force them to do half court sets you have a better shot at winning.