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Everybody still loves the Thunder.They are gonna be in for a rude disappointment.
4. Fact or Fiction: The Spurs are the best team in the West.
Adande: Fiction. Although they do match up well with my pick to win the West, the Thunder, I think San Antonio's depth will be mitigated by the ample rest opportunities and shorter rotations brought on by the playoffs. And while the Spurs are not as Manu-dependent as they used to be, I'm still not sure how much Ginobili can give them on a nightly basis these days.
Gordian: Depends. Oklahoma City is the most talented team in the West, but the Spurs play high-quality basketball more consistently than any other team in the conference. San Antonio is the most disciplined team in the NBA, and Gregg Popovich expertly utilizes every ounce of talent his players have.
Peterson: Fiction. I'd like to say fact, because they've clinched the Southwest and Tony Parker is playing out of his mind. But last season they had the West's best record and Memphis bounced the Spurs in the first round. Gregg Popovich & Co. won't let that happen this year, but I still think the Thunder are the team to beat in the West.
Robb: Fiction. They certainly have the deepest team in the Western Conference and the ability to bounce back from their early exit from the postseason last year, but I hesitate to call San Antonio the best. For that, I'll go with the younger and more explosive Thunder.
Soriano: Fiction. I still have the Thunder as the best team in the West, even though the Spurs currently hold the top seed. Oklahoma City's combination of talent, youth and depth gives them a leg up on the conference. That said, the Thunder are probably the most vulnerable "best team" in several years, and they could be eliminated before the conference finals given the wrong matchup.
Everybody still loves the Thunder.They are gonna be in for a rude disappointment.
Who cares what these re s have to say.
Let's just play the ing games.
Sounds good.
What a bunch of weak responses they gave.
The Spurs won't receive any respect until they've won the Finals again. Nothing to see here.
It doesnt matter. The only "analysts" that watch the Spurs on a consistent basis, to know what they are all about, is Skip Bayless and Charles Barkley.
Hahaha ESPN is full of such idiots. "SA plays high-quality basketball more consistently..." But he's still gonna pick the Thunder. Way to think for yourselves.
Jon Berry, as usual, just said he thought the Lakers would be SA if they meet in the post season.
I agree with what they said. It's just an understanding that all teams have weaknesses and the gap is close.
Nobody wants to commit to us, especially after 8.
No matter, the Spurs don't live and die based on what these guys say.
I like Soriano's answer the best: OKC is the best team in the West, but they might not make it to the WCFWhat a tool.
Tbh I only recognize Adande's name from this list. Can we get the opinion of the real ESPN analysts, like Stein's?
This is to no one in particular....
Short People got no reason
Short People got no reason
Short People got no reason
To live
They got little hands
And little eyes
And they walk around
Tellin' great big lies
They got little noses
And tiny little teeth
They wear platform shoes
On their nasty little fett
Well, I don't want no Short People
Don't want no Short People
Don't want no Short People
Round here
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Beat me to it, he is just making the safe bet, not really going out on a limb. I think we have proven we are capable of beating the most compe ive in the West leading the season series against OKC 2-1. I fear the Lakers in the playoffs more than OKC, they don't have the dominate big men the Lakers have. Either way we can beat anyone in the West.I like Soriano's answer the best: OKC is the best team in the West, but they might not make it to the WCF
Tbh I only recognize Adande's name from this list. Can we get the opinion of the real ESPN analysts, like Stein's?
Good... The media is picking anyone BUT the spurs... Just the way spurs fans like it.
Its like it give people the aids if they say anything nice about the Spurs. Its pretty pathetic tbh
You're right! No more ESPN. No more sports journalism!!!
pretty stupid IMO, not surprised, its ESPN.
the question was whos the best team in the West. Spurs are playing the best and have the best record.
the question was not who do you think will get out of the west
Suck it
I hope you're as right with this as you commonly are about other things.
On the real, anyone who follows the game should be able to decipher how horrid and general those responses are.
I hope you're as right with this as you commonly are about other things.
The Spurs have a nice mix of youth, championship experience, talent and a coach who doesn't give a . The Spurs kick dey asses 2-1 yet they're still considered the best. OKC hasn't proven jack and they'll have to go through the Big 3 to get what they want. If I were to put money on it, the Spurs would take a series from OKC in no more than 6....count on that going down.
Wow. I believe there is a good chance OKC doesn't make it to the WCF.
People never seem to mention how weak the Thunder's bench is compared to the Spurs'. Outside of Durant, Westbrook and Harden, what is so amazingly talented about that team?
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