Should Fox Be The #1 Option When Wemby Returns?

[WembyFan]

Just throwing it out there, maybe Wemby should play second fiddle to Fox instead of reverse. Obviously in real time they're going to play whatever is available, but no doubt Fox has more impact when it's obvious he's top dog out there.

 

[scott]

The beautiful thing is we don't really need to worry about this. We have Wemby and Fox... both proven #1 options. We have Castle, who is quickly developing into what looks like a #1 option on some teams. Harper looks like he has that in him too.

I'm just f'n stoked to have that on our team. We're gonna be scary once we're healthy and the team has gelled.

What a far cry from just a few years ago.

 

[elpimpo4cc]

Trouble with wemby is the team has to invent new forms of basketball to play effectively with him. And then he can't stay on the court ....

 

[CryHavoc]

I think it'll largely be matchup dependent. Normally there's no way in hell -- Wemby is the kind of guy who can dominate any game, any team, any night, BUT, the word is out that he's elevated his game and he's going to be seeing hard doubles all season.

Given that, it stands to reason that every minute Wemby is on the floor his mere existence is going to create opportunities for teammates, especially guys who can take advantage of defenses who are distracted by a once-ever type guy like Wemby. I think Fox is going to feast when this team is healthy and firing on all cylinders, because teams are going to have to make a decision to either play Wemby straight up or send help. And who are you going to help off of? Fox is going to BBQ most defenders 1 on 1, so at that point you have to help off both Wemby and Fox. the offense is primed to be a real bear when everyone gets healthy.

 

[LeBowen]

I think it'll largely be matchup dependent. Normally there's no way in hell -- Wemby is the kind of guy who can dominate any game, any team, any night, BUT, the word is out that he's elevated his game and he's going to be seeing hard doubles all season.

Given that, it stands to reason that every minute Wemby is on the floor his mere existence is going to create opportunities for teammates, especially guys who can take advantage of defenses who are distracted by a once-ever type guy like Wemby. I think Fox is going to feast when this team is healthy and firing on all cylinders, because teams are going to have to make a decision to either play Wemby straight up or send help. And who are you going to help off of? Fox is going to BBQ most defenders 1 on 1, so at that point you have to help off both Wemby and Fox. the offense is primed to be a real bear when everyone gets healthy.

As Fox said in that podcast when he joined, it's the first time for both of them that they can be involved in a PNR where they're not the focus of both defenders.

As you said, matchup dependant.
I'd add defense dependant. They won't be able to shut down all of our weapons, we attack everyone where they're the weakest.
No need to force it through a guy that's getting double teamed.

 

[RC_Drunkford]

I'm more curious if Mitch will stagger Wemby and Fox. When they played together he almost always subbed them out together.

 

[Splits]

what a stupid thread.

you couldn't find an existing topic to post your random thought?

 

[FiestaSpurs]

I think it would help Wemby a lot if Fox shouldered more of the offensive load. Wemby exerts so much energy on the defensive side, so I think Fox being #1 option would help tremendously. But like others have said, it just depends on how the other teams are playing defensively and what the matchups dictate

 

[Amuseddaysleeper]

hell no

 

[Corso]

Fox wants Wemby to be the #1. He's both said and showed so when in one of their very first games it came down to the last shot at the last second and Fox told Wemby you're taking this shot.
I don't believe that's a show of weakness, but of an understanding that Wemby could be the greatest ever and Fox wants to help facilitate this happening and they win 'Chips together.

I hope it happens.

 

[ginobilized]

Fox is #1 when Wemby is doubled or tripled and when Wemby is on the bench.

 

[DAF86]

Nothing will be more effective than Wemby used the right way. They need to use him the right way, though.

 

[spurs10]

Fox, Castle, and Harper make it a lot harder to double Wemby without getting torched. It's a great problem to have, all these talented options.

 

[KobesAchilles]

The short answer is no. However, the really long answer is no

 

[spursparker9]

They should study Joker and Murray game. Best 2 man game still

 

[brazil]

Fox is a transition, Victor is the future, you want to establish him as the main guy as quick as you can. What Spurs have to achieve is to make pay whatever strategy opponent wants to throw at them, Victor has to improve the way he handles double and triple teams, who scores do not matter but the offense needs to go through Victor primarly. So to answer OP answer is no.