dark-child wrote:I'll take it, but with caution as Pop is notorious for doing a dry run while his team is less than full strength and coming back to smash you later. The next game is not until March 18th and the possibility that these two teams could face each other in the 2nd round, he is unlikely to give anything away in February. I am scared beyond belief by how easily Tony Parker scores against Mike Conley Jr. If he can't Tony Parker who clearly is no longer elite who can he guard. (Nitpicking? Yes but his rep as a defensive guard is way overblown)
I never thought of mike conley as a very good defender. I mean, he is good helping and active hands getting into passing lines, but when it comes to defend one on one or Pick and rolls, I dont think he is that good. Id rather throw tony allen to the PG if needed and then put conley with the SG shooter. That one-on-one defense used to be covered by Marc Gasol who really focused in Defense. However, BigSpain is now more concerned in scoring and being fresh in the other side of the court. Needless to mention, that Tony Parker is one of those slow PGs that can drive the ball very efficiently despite his speed and is a willing passer well sorrounded by great shooters. Dont get fooled by his age. He is Vdangerous.
Anyway, I like our chances if we face them in the 2nd round of po. (if healthy of course)
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