not gonna lie, nice to see TJ win a game against stephan Castle and a giant in the paint... small redemption
Illini in the Pros (Basketball)
IMO this was a bad shot by Randle. One more pass to TSJ and you chew more clock AND get a much better shot.
They got the REB with 8 seconds; big difference compared to if it were 4 or 5 seconds.
They got the REB with 8 seconds; big difference compared to if it were 4 or 5 seconds.
Really can’t remember the last time I cheered for an NBA team as much as until these playoffs.
lstewart53x3
- Scottsdale, Arizona
For me, it would’ve been some of those D-Rose Bulls years.
Nah Wemby was sitting on that pass and forced Randle to take the shot. Ant is so fun to watch even when he's not 100%.
My gawd...
Same here. And looking back on it, that was some UGLY basketball. But they played with grit and passion and D Rose had the whole city behind him.
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
In general I find the whole "City Edition" alternate uniforms and courts stuff depressing and cringe, with the notable exception of the Spurs with the 90's color schtick, which is a 15 out of 10.
The Spurs court was perfect
Yeah, for such an aggressive mix of colors, it actually works. It’s a fun court with a great vibe
I always thought, whoever did the Spurs branding in the late 80s and 90s had to have taken inspiration from old diners.
OrangeBlue98
Iowa is not in a great spot right now (LvilleILL1)
- Des Moines, IA
The colors actually come from San Antonio’s annual Fiesta San Antonio.
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The Spurs do a near perfect job of incorporating those colors. I think it looks fantastic.
hooraybeer
- Peoria, IL
really goes to show that the NBA is all about getting an opportunity. TSJ has been wasting away on the bench all season for unknown reasons, then immediately inserted into the starting lineup and—surprise!—produces.
has to be incredibly frustrating as a player to know what you are capable of but have coaching cost you tens (hundreds?) of millions of dollars
has to be incredibly frustrating as a player to know what you are capable of but have coaching cost you tens (hundreds?) of millions of dollars
If I were a longtime Timberwolves fan, I’d be pretty puzzled why Shannon rode so much pine this year (outside of injuries) and is suddenly a key, productive part of the rotation in the playoffs. I get Ayo and Divincenzo are out and that's a big part of it, but this is the 2nd year straight where Shannon has been HUGE for them in the playoffs. Something is off there.
mattcoldagelli
- Script Illinois Enthusiast
The reasons aren't really unknown, they've been covered at length in this thread. It is tough for a guy who needs the ball in his hands to crack this Minnesota lineup when healthy, but the Wolves are looking pretty savvy to have grabbed depth at guard both in the draft and ahead of the trade deadline.
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
Ant averaging 35 mpg and TSJ averaging 13 mpg is not a coincidence. Not a natural duo on the floor, TSJ's skills overlap Ant's more than they complement him. TSJ did fine last night, but he was a -10, the lowest on the team.
Ayo is different.
Minny really wanted that other guard spot to be a true PG type, but Mike Conley is on the downslope and Bones Hyland just isn't that good.
Ayo is different.
Minny really wanted that other guard spot to be a true PG type, but Mike Conley is on the downslope and Bones Hyland just isn't that good.
I was thinking they looked more like Miami's alt uniform, but if that's the case, then it really is a brilliant stroke.The colors actually come from San Antonio’s annual Fiesta San Antonio.
Fiesta® San Antonio Home
The Official Fiesta® San Antonio home page and website. Find the events calendar, schedule, parade tickets & your favorite Fiesta® events!fiestasanantonio.org
The Spurs do a near perfect job of incorporating those colors. I think it looks fantastic.
Ayo compliments Ant better and I think he is at least as useful as a young Conley but TSJ is in minus partly due to Wemby's blocks. He is a real advantage when facing a team like Denver with no interior presence. Makes most senses to start him from the bench and pair him with someone like Conley. What really matters is whether Wolves will sign Ayo back.
That being said Minnesota should have traded him to get what they really wanted coming off the bench and give Shannon a chance to blossom elsewhere. As long as they have Ant I don't see them treating him any differently because Ant want the ball in his hands. Pretty selfish on Minnesota's part. Hopefully another team will see Shannon's potential and make a strong bid to get him.
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