Jarvis out of the rotation

by Matt Watson on May 7, 2008 4:02 PM EDT

It's been obvious for a while, but Flip Saunders essentially confirmed that Jarvis Hayes is the odd-man-out for the foreseeable future: "I don't know," Saunders said when asked about going back to Jarvis. "It depends on what we need. Our ability with Arron (Afflalo) and Walter (Herrmann), they give us a defensive-type presence. If we need scoring, we can go with Jarvis. It'll be more of a feel, and how the game is going and what's needed at the time."

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a little weird – if Herrmann is all of a sudden in, why didn’t flip play him before

by IsraeliPiston on May 7, 2008 5:48 PM EDT reply actions

@IP: Flip played Herrmann in Game 2 in the first half, Jarvis did not play.

by Mike Payne on May 7, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions

only took him over 82 games to realize what most of us have said all season.

Kidding…sorta. I’m a Flip apologizest so I can’t really complain. I’m just glad that Afflalo is still seeing time after he had such a good year, especially defensively. He seems like he might take the same career path as Tayshaun.

by Matt Gibson on May 7, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions

“He seems like he might take the same career path as Tayshaun.” God, that would be fantastic. The more I see of “Count that baby and Afflalo,” the more I’m impressed. The kid just doesn’t mess up, and he’s a hound dog on D. Aaron, if you read this blog:

You are the man.

by Rob G on May 8, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions

Afflalo made some poor decisions on when to shoot and it seemed like his J was inconsistent in quite a few of his regular season appearances this year. So far in the playoffs though, his limited offense display (as I believe he should be kept to at this time) has been absolutely rock solid. His defensive skill and defensive IQ have never been in question to me since Day 1 though, both being superb. Kudos to you, Mr. Count that baby and Afflalo. I gave you that nickname for a reason and it looks like you are beginning to earn it.

OT: Regarding an offensive foul on Mo Pete drawn by a clearly flopping Ginobili, “Ginobili’s been known for making things worse than they are sometimes”. Well said, Mr. Shulman. It is refreshing to know the truth still lives in the hearts of others.

by LawyerBoy on May 8, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions