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Five keys to the Spurs 2010-11 season
Pat DeCola - FOXSportsSouthwest.com
Alright, it’s a tad too early to be definitively say which teams will be playing in April, May, and June.
But take a second to think about the teams that conclusively have a shot at a deep playoff run.
(…pause for dramatic effect…)
Did the Spurs come to mind?
The answer is likely no, which is baffling to think about – especially for a team that perennially has a legitimate chance to win it all. When is the last time the Spurs weren’t at least a semi-favorite to contend for a championship?
With that being said, there are still several reasons to be excited for the Spurs in 2010 as they transition into a new era with lowered expectations.
1. How will the Big Three respond from an epic playoff collapse?
At first, last season’s playoff run began as nothing short of a minor miracle after a seventh place finish to squeak into postseason play was extended following an upset of second-seeded Dallas. But a series sweep at the hands of former San Antonio punching bag Phoenix left the Spurs with nothing but unanswered questions surrounding an aging team that appeared to be on the downward slope of a monumental climb to the top of a dynasty.
Tim “Old Faithful” Duncan is approaching his 14th season in the league at a ripe 34 years of age, which is nearing AARP territory for NBA big men, especially those with bum knees like Duncan possesses. If it weren’t for his Hall of Fame basketball IQ and fundamentalist style of play, it’s possible that with as many miles he has on his odometer he would have been done long before 2010.
Manu Ginobili is 33 years of age, which may come as a shock to some because of his relatively short NBA tenure, but is still old nonetheless. Never a stranger to injury concerns, Ginobili has yet to play a full season despite his less-demanding 27.8 MPG of his career.
But the real spark plug of the team in recent years is the 28-year old Tony Parker, who exploded for 22 PPG two seasons ago but battled injuries last year. The shift of power has landed in his hands as Duncan’s beard sprouted more gray hairs, but the amount of wear and tear Parker has taken from being in the playoffs year after year after year makes him a liability for injury yet again.
These three are unquestionably gamers of the highest degree and will continue to be looked upon for leadership on and off the court, but will it be enough to get over the hump in the coming season or two?
One wildcard aspect of the upcoming season will be Richard Jefferson. After a somewhat confusingly disappointing 09-10 campaign, who knows which version the Spurs will get this fall?
The 30-year old saw a significant drop off in production but is determined to make a bigger impact after opting out of his player option and re-signing with the team.
He could help out with the bridge being built by the other three guys as they get over the hump here.
The Spurs had a lot of thinking to do after their weak playoff exit. All three of these guys stayed far away from the FIBA World Championships in Turkey this summer, a smart decision for the long-term aspirations of San Antonio.
The motivation will be there this fall and beyond, but how much do they have left in the tank?
2. The development of DeJuan Blair
Luckily for Gregg Popovich, another explosive option may be waiting in the wings for his chance to get into the game and really make an impact.
DeJuan Blair showed flashes of brilliance in his rookie season and the 21-year old will be ready to show that he’s closer to a 20-20 guy (which he managed twice last year) than a single digit points and rebounds guy (which happened occasionally, even in games he started.)
The 6’7” Blair’s per-36 minute stats are eye-popping, at 15.4 PPG and 12.7 RPG (4.8 of which are offensive). But these also come along with 5.4 fouls, an aspect of his game that the coaching staff will be working on with him in training camp.
Regardless, DeJuan Blair is well on his way to being a force in this league, a much-needed injection of youthful power for a Spurs team that has failed to establish another dominant forward in recent years.
3. Will this team make the playoffs?
Ok, so I admit that number three isn’t exactly an enticing reason to get excited about this team.
But hear me out.
The last time the Spurs failed to reach postseason play was 96-97. As some may recall, this was the team that saw just one player (Avery Johnson) start more than 58 games and included Dominique Wilkins, Vinny Del Negro, Vernon Maxwell, and Carl Herrera.
Notice anybody missing from that intimidating list?
Robinson and Duncan.
David Robinson played just six games that season due to a broken foot and Tim Duncan had yet to be drafted.
So of course they didn’t make the playoffs.
That season can basically be considered a mulligan and is truthfully the only reason they were able to get Duncan in the first place because of their excellent lottery position attained from the miserable season incurred.
The reason I bring this up is because the time before this was more than two decades ago in 88-89. Needless to say, R.C. Buford runs a very proud franchise. They aren’t fans of missing the playoffs.
So with the team that they have, which finished in a bottom-eight three way tie with Portland and Okalahoma City last season, don’t you think they’ll have to wrestle with a more open and improving Western Conference just to sniff the playoffs?
And won’t it be great to watch a team scrapping and fighting for every game, knowing that the reputation of a successful organization is on the line in a way that could severely change the tone of the franchise in the future?
Yes, it will.
4. Readiness of 20th overall pick James Anderson and Brazilian Tiago Splitter
Coming into the draft, Oklahoma State guard James Anderson was rated as one of the more NBA-ready guards, an aspect of the 6’6 21-year old that was a large piece of the reasoning behind drafting him.
As previously established, the Spurs are a win-now, win-then franchise, expecting immediate and long-term results. It’s a method that clearly works, with the assumption that players coming into the league better hit the ground running and be ready to play.
Because of this, San Antonio likes to draft guys who have the experience necessary and aren’t project players. We saw it with Duncan and even Parker, who started 72 games in his rookie season. We saw it with DeJuan Blair to an extent last season. It’s just a successful way to keep the ball rolling with the prosperity of the franchise.
All of this leads me to believe that Anderson will be ready to run with the big dogs from the get-go.
Splitter, however, was an exception to the rule. The seven-footer from Brazil, taken 28th overall has yet to see any NBA action, but has spent his time polishing his skills overseas to the point that he has developed into one of the best players in Europe, particularly in the center position.
The Spurs didn’t necessarily need to bring him over until this point in his career, but the time is right for the 25-year old to offer his services to his NBA team. Splitter’s defense is his strong point, with the coordination to be more than just a body in the middle. San Antonio will see plenty of Splitter this season and he should be developed enough by now to contribute significantly off the bench.
If this is the case, the team might be better off than they’re given credit for.
5. How the franchise reacts to transitional phase
Well, if the case is that this is the proverbial “bridge year” for San Antonio, it’s going to be a tough facet to swallow for the traditionalists in Texas.
Tim Duncan has one year left on his contract after 2010. It’s hard to see him continuing past that year, regardless of what he says. Much to Shaq’s appeasement (since he hates being compared in a negative light to Duncan), Tim Duncan won’t be Shaq. He isn’t going to keep jumping from team to team, seeking another ring.
So if the face of the franchise is gone, what’s left?
Tony Parker?
Not necessarily – Parker’s contract expires after this season and could very well be in search of greener pastures once he hits free agency. A mid-season trade is an even more likely scenario if things go south quickly.
That just leaves the Ginobili on the board as the last remaining familiar face. His deal finishes up in 2013, but with his history I don’t think anybody sees him staying around for that long. Certainly not longer.
There is going to be a high turnover rate in the next two years and some fresh faces brought in to replace the old standards. We know this.
But the reaction from every part of the franchise, from the owner’s box to the butts filling the seats at the AT&T Center is going to be perhaps the most interesting storyline for this Texas basketball season.
Stay tuned.


http://www.foxsportssouthwest.com/09/28/10/Five-reasons-to-be-excited-about-the-upc/landing_spurs.html?blockID=320230&feedID=3629

[lefty]

onozomygod

[Proxy]

Wishful thoughts by a Laker fan? Post any story you want, but SA is the last team an LA fan wants to see in the WCF

[history2b]

Wishful thoughts by a Laker fan? Post any story you want, but SA is the last team an LA fan wants to see in the WCF

That's funny because all last season I told every Spurs fan I came across I'd love to play the Spurs as they'd be the easiest match up. Ask any Spurs fan from the ESPN forum as there are plenty here.

As it was I predicted well before the season even started that the Lakers were not going to get that pleasure because the Spurs would fail to advance far enough in the playoffs. I was right.

I predict the same this season as well, unless the Spurs get the 8th seed.

You do know that the Kobe-Phil Lakers are 4-1 versus the Spurs in the playoffs right? Lol, and no Laker fan wants to face them? Unbelievable the fantasy world you guys live in. :lmao

[The_Worlds_finest]

Someone please wipe prep h on history2b....

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[ohmwrecker]

Why do I give a shit what some fat, 23 year old, Bostonite, wannabe musician, shitty writer has to say about the Spurs?

I have shoes older than this kid.

[Blackjack]

RTB ...


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... or else

[jeez21]

You do know that the Kobe-Phil Lakers are 4-1 versus the Spurs in the playoffs right? Lol, and no Laker fan wants to face them? Unbelievable the fantasy world you guys live in. :lmao[/QUOTE]
Spurs beat them in '99 and '03 , was phil there in '99?,, maybe not, but kobe and shaq were

[history2b]

Why do I give a shit what some fat, 23 year old, Bostonite, wannabe musician, shitty writer has to say about the Spurs?

I have shoes older than this kid.

Judgement should be reserved for content, not authors.

Based on content, he hits the nail right on the head, I don't care if he's a pimple-faced teen high school drop out or a 40 year sports journalism veteran; It's about content.

[ohmwrecker]

Judgement should be reserved for content, not authors.

Based on content, he hits the nail right on the head, I don't care if he's a pimple-faced teen high school drop out or a 40 year sports journalism veteran; It's about content.

Content?! It's all opinion and conjecture. I've seen better analysis from some of the numbnuts who post here.

Rehashed old news . . . heard it all before. Boring.

[history2b]

You do know that the Kobe-Phil Lakers are 4-1 versus the Spurs in the playoffs right? Lol, and no Laker fan wants to face them? Unbelievable the fantasy world you guys live in. :lmao
Spurs beat them in '99 and '03 , was phil there in '99?,, maybe not, but kobe and shaq were[/QUOTE]

No Phil was not there in 1999.

And yes, Kobe was a 20 year old kid still learning the game. Where was Tim at age 20? Losing at Wake Forest University. Kobe's raw talent came together under the guidance and direction of Phil and through the natural maturation process.

So again, the Lakers head to head versus the Spurs under Phil-Kobe is 4-1.

If you want to go back even further, overall it's 8-3.

You were saying....

[history2b]

RTB ...


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... or else




These clever non-responses to content are humorous.

They'll be even more amusing come April.

[ohmwrecker]

Where were the Lakers in 2007? Oh, yeah . . . not in the playoffs. Maybe you should adjust your premise to Phil-Kobe-Pau.

[jeez21]

Spurs beat them in '99 and '03 , was phil there in '99?,, maybe not, but kobe and shaq were

No Phil was not there in 1999.

And yes, Kobe was a 20 year old kid still learning the game. Where was Tim at age 20? Losing at Wake Forest University. Kobe's raw talent came together under the guidance and direction of Phil and through the natural maturation process.

So again, the Lakers head to head versus the Spurs under Phil-Kobe is 4-1.

If you want to go back even further, overall it's 8-3.

You were saying....[/QUOTE]
Well, im not living in the past,, maybe you should wait for the season to start before you start your shit talking,, I'm not the only one here who's gonna remember this BS when the SPURS show Pau has no heart Kobe has one knee Fisher is 50 yrs old and Bynum can't hold it together for a whole season. You got lucky beating Boston last year, your lucks all out I think

[Blackjack]

These clever non-responses to content are humorous.

They'll be even more amusing come April.

Sorry, I must have missed this hanging out at a Lakers forum talking mess between 05 and '07.

Oh, wait ... never mind.

lol lakerfan

[rr2418]

That's funny because all last season I told every Spurs fan I came across I'd love to play the Spurs as they'd be the easiest match up. Ask any Spurs fan from the ESPN forum as there are plenty here.

As it was I predicted well before the season even started that the Lakers were not going to get that pleasure because the Spurs would fail to advance far enough in the playoffs. I was right.

I predict the same this season as well, unless the Spurs get the 8th seed.

You do know that the Kobe-Phil Lakers are 4-1 versus the Spurs in the playoffs right? Lol, and no Laker fan wants to face them? Unbelievable the fantasy world you guys live in. :lmao

So what's the point of your post? If your Lakers are in "great" shape to win it all again why be concerned about the Spurs? You are concerned right? You hate the thought of the Spurs possibly being good enough to give the Lakers some trouble. LOL, you rather the Lakers be eliminated from the playoffs by "any other team", but not the Spurs!! We'll soon find out.


.................................to be continued! :lol

[rayray2k8]

http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx100/MABOcho/hahaha_didnt_read.gif

[NRHector]

These clever non-responses to content are humorous.

They'll be even more amusing come April.the Lakers are one injury away from becoming pretenders, so don't get your pussy all wet yet

[Solid D]

At first, last season’s playoff run began as nothing short of a minor miracle after a seventh place finish to squeak into postseason play was extended following an upset of second-seeded Dallas

"Squeak into postseason play" :lol Even if the Spurs finished 8th instead of 7th, there were 8 games separating the 8th and 9th best team (Rockets 42-40). The Spurs had the same record as the Celtics. Cut with the drama.

[NRHector]

"Squeak into postseason play" :lol Even if the Spurs finished 8th instead of 7th, there were 8 games separating the 8th and 9th best team (Rockets 42-40). The Spurs had the same record as the Celtics. Cut with the drama.thank you :toast

[history2b]

Where were the Lakers in 2007? Oh, yeah . . . not in the playoffs. Maybe you should adjust your premise to Phil-Kobe-Pau.

In 2007 the Lakers were in fact in the playoffs.

And if we adjusted the premise to Phil-Kobe-Pau it would be 1-0 record as they've only played 1 time. Excellent example of strong critical thinking skills though.

[GSH]

These clever non-responses to content are humorous.

They'll be even more amusing come April.


Okay, we get it. You're a Lakers fan who has nothing better to do on a Tuesday morning/afternoon, but haunt a Spurs fan site and troll. Here's a hint: Move where the jobs are!

You predicted that the Lakers would not play the Spurs in the playoffs last year? ("Really, dude. I told all my friends like before the season even started. Really. You can ask them.") It's not that I don't give a fuck what you supposedly predicted. It's more that nobody gives a fuck what you supposedly predicted. I'm guessing that you're here because none of your buddies on ESPN.com give a fuck what you supposedly predicted.

But other than that, you know, thanks for sharing.

[history2b]

the Lakers are one injury away from becoming pretenders, so don't get your pussy all wet yet

Like an Andrew Bynum injury? Oh yeah, that's right we've won 2 years in a row despite him not even playing healthy. Amazing.

FYI, every contender team is "one injury away from becoming a pretender," which is still better than just being a pretender healthy or not.

[#2!]

Article is pretty spot on, though I would give the Spurs the "semi-contender" label that the author dismisses. Not favorites anymore certainly (even though there times the spurs won w/out being the favorites). Semi-contender sounds just right as a matter of fact.

The Lakers are great right now, and clearly the conference choice to make the finals (at least), but I think a reasonable person would say that the Spurs have the ability to beat any other team in the Western Conference. Especially when one considers that the both the Nuggets (whether Melo stays or not, at this point the damage is done) and Jazz are weaker teams then they were last year. The Blazers are under new direction, and like the Houston Rockets are only great if their all-star caliber centers stay healthy (I know you can say that about the Spurs as well, but Tim isn't quite as injury prone as Yao, or Oden). A Maverick's series could be considered a toss up since both teams have shown the mental fortitude to take each other out in recent years. And despite last year's embarrassing loss to the Suns, I still can't find any traces of fear in myself when considering a possible matchup against them.

While the spurs haven't added a superstar (sorry Tiago, not for a few years, if ever) this summer, a major shift has occurred. While adding young guys over the past several years the Spurs, and their fans, have had the attitude of "If (young guy X) can really step up then we have a shot to go deep in the Playoffs." Going into this season the thought has changed to "Well, we know that George Hill, DeJuan Blair, iand n all probability Tiago Splitter will be positive forces on this team throughout the season and post season."

Down play that if you want, but the difference between a 1 or 2 maybes, and 3 guys with positive expectations from their teammates, and coaches could be the difference in a team not making it out of the 2nd round, and a team that has a shot at upsetting LA.

[ChumpDumper]

lol lakerfan posting in the Spurs forum.

[ohmwrecker]

In 2007 the Lakers were in fact in the playoffs.

Correct! Now can you tell me what happened to that Phil-Kobe led team?


And if we adjusted the premise to Phil-Kobe-Pau it would be 1-0 record as they've only played 1 time. Excellent example of strong critical thinking skills though.

So, you are starting to understand how your premise is flawed and has no bearing on the present?

[history2b]

Okay, we get it. You're a Lakers fan who has nothing better to do on a Tuesday morning/afternoon, but haunt a Spurs fan site and troll. Here's a hint: Move where the jobs are!

You predicted that the Lakers would not play the Spurs in the playoffs last year? ("Really, dude. I told all my friends like before the season even started. Really. You can ask them.") It's not that I don't give a fuck what you supposedly predicted. It's more that nobody gives a fuck what you supposedly predicted. I'm guessing that you're here because none of your buddies on ESPN.com give a fuck what you supposedly predicted.

But other than that, you know, thanks for sharing.

My friends? lol. No. It was Spurs posters on the ESPN board. They know who they are even as they silently lurk over everything I'm posting now and their silence is golden. It speaks volumes.

As it is I'm not concerned with what you believe or what you want to believe about what I say. If you don't like it you can move on and kindly not reply or flame this thread.

But if you want to talk ball all season long, that's what I'm here to do and I'll do so entirely from a realistic perspective, your own personal dose of reality throughout.

[MannyIsGod]

http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx100/MABOcho/hahaha_didnt_read.gif

:lmao


Also,, obvious and predictable troll is obvious and predictable.

[ChumpDumper]

lol ESPN board

[NRHector]

My friends? lol. No. It was Spurs posters on the ESPN board. They know who they are even as they silently lurk over everything I'm posting now and their silence is golden. It speaks volumes.

As it is I'm not concerned with what you believe or what you want to believe about what I say. If you don't like it you can move on and kindly not reply or flame this thread.

But if you want to talk ball all season long, that's what I'm here to do and I'll do so entirely from a realistic perspective, your own personal dose of reality throughout.When you started to mention ESPN you lost credibility and also lost your man card

[GSH]

As it is I'm not concerned with what you believe or what you want to believe about what I say. If you don't like it you can move on and kindly not reply or flame this thread.


But if you want to talk ball all season long, that's what I'm here to do



Isn't it a little ironic that you come to a Spurs fan site and flame a thread started by a Spurs fan, and then advise another Spurs fan not to reply or flame here? Hopefully this new healthcare plan includes a mental health option. Seriously, that's bizarre behavior even for a Laker troll.

And if you're planning on having nothing to do for a whole year but troll a site dedicated to a team you don't like, you have joined the ranks of the truly pathetic. Maybe you just need something to keep your mind occupied during the day. I'll try it slowly this time.

Move... where... the... jobs... are.

[sandman]

If the Spurs were truly irrelavent to Lakerfan, he wouldn't keep posting on this board.

[Spurs rock]

You do know that the Kobe-Phil Lakers are 4-1 versus the Spurs in the playoffs right?

Don't you mean Kobe-Phil-Stern?

[history2b]

Article is pretty spot on, though I would give the Spurs the "semi-contender" label that the author dismisses. Not favorites anymore certainly (even though there times the spurs won w/out being the favorites). Semi-contender sounds just right as a matter of fact.

The Lakers are great right now, and clearly the conference choice to make the finals (at least), but I think a reasonable person would say that the Spurs have the ability to beat any other team in the Western Conference. Especially when one considers that the both the Nuggets (whether Melo stays or not, at this point the damage is done) and Jazz are weaker teams then they were last year. The Blazers are under new direction, and like the Houston Rockets are only great if their all-star caliber centers stay healthy (I know you can say that about the Spurs as well, but Tim isn't quite as injury prone as Yao, or Oden). A Maverick's series could be considered a toss up since both teams have shown the mental fortitude to take each other out in recent years. And despite last year's embarrassing loss to the Suns, I still can't find any traces of fear in myself when considering a possible matchup against them.

While the spurs haven't added a superstar (sorry Tiago, not for a few years, if ever) this summer, a major shift has occurred. While adding young guys over the past several years the Spurs, and their fans, have had the attitude of "If (young guy X) can really step up then we have a shot to go deep in the Playoffs." Going into this season the thought has changed to "Well, we know that George Hill, DeJuan Blair, iand n all probability Tiago Splitter will be positive forces on this team throughout the season and post season."

Down play that if you want, but the difference between a 1 or 2 maybes, and 3 guys with positive expectations from their teammates, and coaches could be the difference in a team not making it out of the 2nd round, and a team that has a shot at upsetting LA.

Finally a post that has some semblance of logic and reason.

[mytespurs]

All this talk about the Spurs demise........and a regular season game hasn't even been played yet. Father time catches up with all great teams, dynasties & mini dynasties at some point-speaking of, saw this interesting article about the world champions in the Sunday paper:

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-lakers-20101003,0,1788766.story

[history2b]

When you started to mention ESPN you lost credibility and also lost your man card

No worries. If you aren't capable of logically extracting material with a cognitive understanding of content and would rather choose to categorize, classify and dismiss out of safety, don't let me stop you.

In the process you establish yourself as someone who is simply incapable.

[ChumpDumper]

No worries. If you aren't capable of logically extracting material with a cognitive understanding of content and would rather choose to categorize, classify and dismiss out of safety, don't let me stop you.

In the process you establish yourself as someone who is simply incapable.Ten cent words aren't hiding what you are doing here.

[history2b]

Isn't it a little ironic that you come to a Spurs fan site and flame a thread started by a Spurs fan, and then advise another Spurs fan not to reply or flame here? Hopefully this new healthcare plan includes a mental health option. Seriously, that's bizarre behavior even for a Laker troll.

And if you're planning on having nothing to do for a whole year but troll a site dedicated to a team you don't like, you have joined the ranks of the truly pathetic. Maybe you just need something to keep your mind occupied during the day. I'll try it slowly this time.

Move... where... the... jobs... are.

If what you believe is true, then what does that say about you taking the time wade through this nonsense and respond?

[ChumpDumper]

If what you believe is true, then what does that say about you taking the time wade through this nonsense and respond?It didn't take much time to figure out what you are doing here.

[ElNono]

Weird this guy wasn't posting when Kobe was missing the playoffs in '05 and Kobe and Phil were getting their asses handed to them in '06 by the D'Antoni Suns of all teams...

[history2b]

Ten cent words aren't hiding what you are doing here.

I think I'm being fairly direct and upfront. There's nothing to hide.

What I have to say happens to be true and the weak minded delusional will take offense and spend vast amounts of time disputing it until the moment comes when they make the realization that what I've said is true and they eventually submit and foresake the will.

I hope you hang in there for the long haul.

[history2b]

Weird this guy wasn't posting when Kobe was missing the playoffs in '05 and Kobe and Phil were getting their asses handed to them in '06 by the D'Antoni Suns of all teams...

Where were you in 1987? Lol. Please.

I love when Spurs fans like to attempt to talk "history" even though their timeline only spans from the day Duncan was drafted to the present. As if the NBA didn't exist before 1997.

[Solid D]

All this talk about the Spurs demise........and a regular season game hasn't even been played yet. Father time catches up with all great teams, dynasties & mini dynasties at some point-speaking of, saw this interesting article about the world champions in the Sunday paper:

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-lakers-20101003,0,1788766.story

Thanks for posting the article. It's reality. Teams get old and the Lakers are old but the Lakers are still good now...or at least, they should be.

A funny & ironic scenario would be for the Lakers to lose a championship bid this year. Then a temporary NBA lockout occurs next year... with the Lakers winning the championship in a 50-game season and full-length playoffs and watching Phil Jackson holding the symmetrical 12th *trophy.

[ElNono]

Where were you in 1987? Lol. Please.

This forum didn't exist in 1987.

I just find it kind of weird that you decided to show up now talking shit just when the Lakers won the last two... Frontrunning much?

[ohmwrecker]

Where were you in 1987? Lol. Please.

I don't think anybody was talking basketball on an internet message board in 1987 . . .


I love when Spurs fans like to attempt to talk "history" even though their timeline only spans from the day Duncan was drafted to the present. As if the NBA didn't exist before 1997.

You've got to be kidding. Spurs fans, in general, are pretty well-versed on the history of the team and the NBA in general. I know you are here to "talk straight" and dispense your wisdom or whatever, but you have yet to achieve anything but basic Trolling 101. You're a joke. Lakaluva is more knowledgeable than you, and he is a moron.

[history2b]

This forum didn't exist in 1987.

I just find it kind of weird that you decided to show up now talking shit just when the Lakers won the last two... Frontrunning much?

I've been posting on another forum since 1999 before Shaq and Kobe ever won a thing but nice try. I'll give you style points.

And thanks for neglecting the pre-1997 NBA comment reaffirming the notion that Spurs fans do in fact believe the National Basketball Association started the year Tim Duncan entered the league.

[history2b]

I don't think anybody was talking basketball on an internet message board in 1987 . . .



You've got to be kidding. Spurs fans, in general, are pretty well-versed on the history of the team and the NBA in general. I know you are here to "talk straight" and dispense your wisdom or whatever, but you have yet to achieve anything but basic Trolling 101. You're a joke. Lakaluva is more knowledgeable than you, and he is a moron.


It was a general question, not a demand for cyber whereabouts.

If what I'm doing is trolling then you guys are failing miserably.

[Harry Callahan]

All this talk about the Spurs being too old to win the title this year might be true. However, there is another team in the western conference that has two 15 year veterans starting in the backcourt this year.

I would not be surprised at all if said team took a significant step back due to physical problems in 2010.

Kobe has 14 years of heavy minutes for the regular season and even a few long playoff runs in the last three years (after a couple of less than successful years as "The Man". The trolls seem to think this guy will go on forever when he could break down at any moment and hit the wall.

I'm looking forward to that day actually because of the bandwaggoner Laker dwebes on ST.

San Antonio has the second or third highest winning percentage in the NBA since 1976 by the way. There has been one down period (1984-1989) where the Spurs were a non-contender. One bad year since that time - a 20 year span.

[ChumpDumper]

I think I'm being fairly direct and upfront. There's nothing to hide.You couldn't hide it if you tried.

and you did try.


What I have to say happens to be true and the weak minded delusional will take offense and spend vast amounts of time disputing it until the moment comes when they make the realization that what I've said is true and they eventually submit and foresake the will. What you have to say is the opinion of a frontrunning lakerfan. There is no need to dispute it considering the content and the source. I never understood the motivation of posters like yourself, effectively begging others to accept your belief that your team is the bestest evah and being a fan of any other team is a waste of time. It's really kind of pathetic.


I hope you hang in there for the long haul.I hope you take your incessant lakerfapping back to the ESPN boards.

[ohmwrecker]

It was a general question, not a demand for cyber whereabouts.

If what I'm doing is trolling then you guys are failing miserably.

Well, in 1987 I was driving an El Camino and my interests revolved mostly around weed and pussy, but if you are asking if I was a Spurs fan . . . then, yes . . . yes I was.

I'm bored, but I won't be around much longer because you are failing to entertain me.

[ElNono]

I've been posting on another forum since 1999 before Shaq and Kobe ever won a thing but nice try. I'll give you style points.

Why didn't you come over to the Spurs board earlier? You know, while the Spurs were winning it all? Frontrunner and butthurt? That's a double-whammy right there.


And thanks for neglecting the pre-1997 NBA comment reaffirming the notion that Spurs fans do in fact believe the National Basketball Association started the year Tim Duncan entered the league.

Your pre-1997 comment is irrelevant. I simply can't answer for every poster in here and what they know. I personally know the Spurs were called the Dallas Chaparrals back in the ABA days until they moved to San Antonio in '73. We had a decent run during the Gervin years, even if we couldn't win it all, then some rough years until DRob came around.

We celebrate the Duncan era because it's undeniably the most successful era of our team (so far). I don't see how that should be held against any Spur fan though.

[history2b]

Why didn't you come over to the Spurs board earlier? You know, while the Spurs were winning it all? Frontrunner and butthurt? That's a double-whammy right there.



Your pre-1997 comment is irrelevant. I simply can't answer for every poster in here and what they know. I personally know the Spurs were called the Dallas Chaparrals back in the ABA days until they moved to San Antonio in '73. We had a decent run during the Gervin years, even if we couldn't win it all, then some rough years until DRob came around.

We celebrate the Duncan era because it's undeniably the most successful era of our team (so far). I don't see how that should be held against any Spur fan though.

I've only ever posted on the ESPN community. Lakers and Spurs boards. Everyone there is familiar with me. I came to this board specifically as a response of a challenge issued by a Spurs fan. Is it really that hard to understand?

[TwelveGs210]

That's funny because all last season I told every Spurs fan I came across I'd love to play the Spurs as they'd be the easiest match up. Ask any Spurs fan from the ESPN forum as there are plenty.

Wow..so your a Laker fan already trolling on the ESPN board, now you decided to make an account here so you could do the same?

You need a life for real. I'm willing to bet your also a virgin.

[TwelveGs210]

I don't think anybody was talking basketball on an internet message board in 1987 . . .



You've got to be kidding. Spurs fans, in general, are pretty well-versed on the history of the team and the NBA in general. I know you are here to "talk straight" and dispense your wisdom or whatever, but you have yet to achieve anything but basic Trolling 101. You're a joke. Lakaluva is more knowledgeable than you, and he is a moron.

lol @ that

[Libri]

I came to this board specifically as a response of a challenge issued by a Spurs fan. Is it really that hard to understand?

Actually, it's easy to understand. You obviously didn't want that poster to double dare you. You are really mature.

[TwelveGs210]

Actually, it's easy to understand. You obviously didn't want that poster to double dare you. You are really mature.

Lol, well how mature were YOU when YOU were 13? I respect the fact he referenced the 1987 season in his argument..it shows he did his research on Google before he posted, considering it was well before his time.

[ElNono]

I've only ever posted on the ESPN community. Lakers and Spurs boards. Everyone there is familiar with me. I came to this board specifically as a response of a challenge issued by a Spurs fan. Is it really that hard to understand?

There's a NBA Forum downstairs, chock full of frontrunning Laker fans like you. You should feel right at home over there.

[Sense]

Actually, it's easy to understand. You obviously didn't want that poster to double dare you. You are really mature.

:rollin

Just when you think these Laker fans can't get any worse

[Blackjack]

:lmao


Also,, obvious and predictable troll is obvious and predictable.

Unfortunately, it ain't, Manny.

I know trollin' ... this ain't trollin'.

Dis rite hur iz a trooo buh-lee-vah.

[WeNeedLength]

I really like the convenience of online sports forums. I guarantee history2b would not walk into a bar in San Antonio during a Spurs game and spew all this "Lakers are teh bestest, PLEASE BELIEVE ME," nonsense. Therefore he hides behind his faceless account and types incessant garbage in attempt at putting a "dose of reality" into us Spurs fans. Classic case of trolling if I've ever heard of it.

[ezau]

Why do I give a shit what some fat, 23 year old, Bostonite, wannabe musician, shitty writer has to say about the Spurs?

I have shoes older than this kid.

Ohmwrecker wreaking havoc!

[Man In Black]

The guy is INANE.

I'll add CALLOW too.

It doesn't need to be a ten cent word to have punch.

Past tense man...past tense.

[#2!]

The guy is INANE.

I'll add CALLOW too.

It doesn't need to be a ten cent word to have punch.

Past tense man...past tense.

I know we're on the same "side," but did you learn the word "callow" this week? You've used it in like 3 or 4 posts in the past 2 days.

[Man In Black]

No...I know the word, it's a Mallrats thing. If you've ever been to San Diego Comic-Con and listened in on a Kevin Smith Panel, the word Callow is just plain funny, besides...it fits historyfreak well.

[#2!]

never seen mallrats, though I would like to go to An Evening with Kevin Smith sometime

[JWest596]

Wow..so your a Laker fan already trolling on the ESPN board, now you decided to make an account here so you could do the same?

You need a life for real. I'm willing to bet your also a virgin.

The only action this Laker fan has seen his his right hand but no doubt his Mom Helps.

[Man In Black]

never seen mallrats, though I would like to go to An Evening with Kevin Smith sometime

Watch it...it has some moments you have to see.

[WildcardManu]

There's a NBA Forum downstairs, chock full of frontrunning Laker fans like you. You should feel right at home over there.

It's the unofficial Laker troll forum. That's their gathering spot. Someone just needs to point this tool in the right direction.

[phyzik]

I've only ever posted on the ESPN community. Lakers and Spurs boards. Everyone there is familiar with me. I came to this board specifically as a response of a challenge issued by a Spurs fan. Is it really that hard to understand?

that explains it all right there.

Welcome to jumping out of the pot and into the fire.

you need to step up your game here and from what I have read from your posts so far, you got a stair case to climb.

You might want to spend some time 1 floor down in the NBA forum to refine your game.... you might learn something from some real laker bandwagoners about trash talking.

give it a few months downstairs and you MIGHT have a chance up here in the big boy area where even seasoned Laker fans on this board dare to venture.

Yes, your a Laker fan, and yes I hate you for that, but Im telling you..... you dont want to mess around up here coming from that kids board on ESPN.... you WILL get owned.

Take a few steps down and head to the dregs of Spurstalk along with all the other Laker, Maverick, Heat and everyother fan that comes to talk shit.... They all end up there eventually after trying their shit on the top floor of this site.

Your only asking for trouble if you try and push shit up here when it comes to the Spurs.... The mods wont do anything to you unless you get out of hand, but you WILL get served from some very knowledgable people here, some with real connections in the NBA.

you have been warned.

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

For crying out loud, cut the pseudo-intellectual bullshit already History2B. Look, we're all very aware that you're vocabulary is exceptional and that big words seem intimidating to the untrained eye. Your entire post was you attempting to be sincere, whilst being insulting to every single Spurs fan here. Don't put up the facade that you're actually being rational, when you're obviously biased because of your preference for the Lakers. Sad thing is, you'd like to set yourself apart from every other Laker fan who blindly insults a honorable fundamental team two states over, but you're just the same, except you wear a mask of logic and sincerity to cover your ass, because you want to dish it out, but you can't take the heat when it comes back around.

San Antonio Spurs will not fret under the weight of a now mundane Laker line-up, & the new youth in the Spurs as you mentioned, will surpass the big three 10x over.

[Leonard Curse]

There's a NBA Forum downstairs, chock full of frontrunning Laker fans like you. You should feel right at home over there.
:lol aww i cant help but feel bad for the little shit! @history2b hopefully no one takes you under their wing so you can be deprived of immaturity/useless facts & bandwagon arrogance also known as laker swagger. lakaluva let this kid starve!:toast

[TwelveGs210]

lmao @ this kid getting his fucking ass reamed with sand in the vaseline courtesy of the top floor at Spurstalk..

[tbonewalker]

Lol, this is what happens when you challenge supreme Laker fans to come to SpursTalk and teach.

Inevitable. :lobt2::lobt2:

[TwelveGs210]

Lol, this is what happens when you challenge supreme Laker fans to come to SpursTalk and teach.

Inevitable. :lobt2::lobt2:

lol..yeah..I've seen him on later post's and his demeanor looks as if it's taken a complete 180. He actually had some good things to say about Hill, but then showed glimpses of his true self by adding in he was let down because the Lakers scouted him first..typical

[tbonewalker]

From Fox Sports

The photo on Foxports site (tab 5) is priceless - link (http://i55.tinypic.com/21czejn.jpg)



lmao :lmao

[Man In Black]

lmao :lmao
http://spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=163347

Now that's a LMAO :lmao

[jag]

Lol, this is what happens when you challenge supreme Laker fans to come to SpursTalk and teach.



By "this" you mean Lakerfan starts a thread?

[tbonewalker]

By "this" you mean Lakerfan starts a thread?

No, not specifically. Did you, by chance, take the time to read this thread?

[ChumpDumper]

Please read all the pro-Laker posts and love the Lakers like I do. It's very important to me.

[tbonewalker]

lol..yeah..I've seen him on later post's and his demeanor looks as if it's taken a complete 180. He actually had some good things to say about Hill, but then showed glimpses of his true self by adding in he was let down because the Lakers scouted him first..typical

He's just a logical, straight-forward fan of the game and doesn't pull punches. There was nothing false about the Lakers scouting George Hill before the Spurs, it's what really happened and he even stated that he was semi-bummed the Lakers didnt get him.

History2b and I are fans of the game first, Lakers second, and players/personnel last. This allows us to talk openly and objectively about the game we know and love.

[ChumpDumper]

He's just a logical, straight-forward fan of the game and doesn't pull punches. There was nothing false about the Lakers scouting George Hill before the Spurs, it's what really happened and he even stated that he was semi-bummed the Lakers didnt get him.

History2b and I are fans of the game first, Lakers second, and players/personnel last. This allows us to talk openly and objectively about the game we know and love.:lmao

IOW: "Please love the Lakers. Our self-worth depends on it."

[jag]

No, not specifically.

So generally speaking, yes?

[history2b]

that explains it all right there.

Welcome to jumping out of the pot and into the fire.

you need to step up your game here and from what I have read from your posts so far, you got a stair case to climb.

You might want to spend some time 1 floor down in the NBA forum to refine your game.... you might learn something from some real laker bandwagoners about trash talking.

give it a few months downstairs and you MIGHT have a chance up here in the big boy area where even seasoned Laker fans on this board dare to venture.

Yes, your a Laker fan, and yes I hate you for that, but Im telling you..... you dont want to mess around up here coming from that kids board on ESPN.... you WILL get owned.

Take a few steps down and head to the dregs of Spurstalk along with all the other Laker, Maverick, Heat and everyother fan that comes to talk shit.... They all end up there eventually after trying their shit on the top floor of this site.

Your only asking for trouble if you try and push shit up here when it comes to the Spurs.... The mods wont do anything to you unless you get out of hand, but you WILL get served from some very knowledgable people here, some with real connections in the NBA.

you have been warned.

I can only hope.

First things first. I didn't come here to "troll" and see absolutely no reason to go to the NBA board here and see how other Laker fans "troll."

I came here to talk about the game of basketball openly and honestly and that principle supersedes everything.

In talking with the Spurs fans that I have so far, I've discovered the true land of delusion. Thus far, there isn't a single poster here worth spit or anyone who's knowledge of the game is worthy of much consideration. My toenail clippings have a higher bball IQ than posters here.

And the great thing about me is that I'll take the "Pepsi challenge" with anyone, any time, anywhere in regard to the game and I'm here for the long haul.

Best case scenario would be that only the best and the smartest Spurs fans talk basketball with me so I can spend less time smacking the fleas like chumpdumper et al off my leg.

[Blackjack]

In talking with the Spurs fans that I have so far, I've discovered the true land of delusion. Thus far, there isn't a single poster here worth spit or anyone who's knowledge of the game is worthy of much consideration. My toenail clippings have a higher bball IQ than posters here.

Well, guess it's time to move on, hoss. You done wrecked shop and learned us all good, cowboy.

[WildcardManu]

I can only hope.

First things first. I didn't come here to "troll" and see absolutely no reason to go to the NBA board here and see how other Laker fans "troll."

I came here to talk about the game of basketball openly and honestly and that principle supersedes everything.

In talking with the Spurs fans that I have so far, I've discovered the true land of delusion. Thus far, there isn't a single poster here worth spit or anyone who's knowledge of the game is worthy of much consideration. My toenail clippings have a higher bball IQ than posters here.

And the great thing about me is that I'll take the "Pepsi challenge" with anyone, any time, anywhere in regard to the game and I'm here for the long haul.

Best case scenario would be that only the best and the smartest Spurs fans talk basketball with me so I can spend less time smacking the fleas like chumpdumper et al off my leg.



Maybe next time you decide to start a flame thread about the Spurs trio you might want to run that idea by your highly intelligent toenail clippings and maybe they'll tell you how stupid you will look trying to flame Spurs players in a Spurs forum. Emphasis on the word Spurs.

[TwelveGs210]

He's just a logical, straight-forward fan of the game and doesn't pull punches. There was nothing false about the Lakers scouting George Hill before the Spurs, it's what really happened and he even stated that he was semi-bummed the Lakers didnt get him.

History2b and I are fans of the game first, Lakers second, and players/personnel last. This allows us to talk openly and objectively about the game we know and love. You are both actually lifeless homo's first and foremost, with way too much time on your hands..then the rest follows if you say so.

[#2!]

My favorite part about this thread (b/c it involves me:p:), is when I took the time to respond to the article with my own analysis and opinions. Then waited for the OP to respond, b/c although he did not write the article himself he is acting like he did by claiming that other people haven't taken the time to think reasonably like he has.

Then when he comments on my post he merely gives a short compliment, and then continues arguing with people that are calling him a troll. You had your chance to have a real discussion, but since you didn't know how to respond you tried to play it off by sweeping my post aside, and then going back to pretending like you'd done something of worth.

You haven't. You just posted an article that says the spurs have fallen off (change the record btw boston based sports writers), and acted like copying and pasting, then agreeing with what you copied and pasted, constitutes real analysis.


On a personal note: booyah you chump bitch!:lol now gtfo

[TwelveGs210]

My favorite part about this thread (b/c it involves me:p:), is when I took the time to respond to the article with my own analysis and opinions. Then waited for the OP to respond, b/c although he did not write the article himself he is acting like he did by claiming that other people haven't taken the time to think reasonably like he has.

Then when he comments on my post he merely gives a short compliment, and then continues arguing with people that are calling him a troll. You had your chance to have a real discussion, but since you didn't know how to respond you tried to play it off by sweeping my post aside, and then going back to pretending like you'd done something of worth.

You haven't. You just posted an article that says the spurs have fallen off (change the record btw boston based sports writers), and acted like copying and pasting, then agreeing with what you copied and pasted, constitutes real analysis.


On a personal note: booyah you chump bitch!:lol now gtfo

fucking owned

[Blackjack]

My favorite part about this thread (b/c it involves me:p:), is when I took the time to respond to the article with my own analysis and opinions. Then waited for the OP to respond, b/c although he did not write the article himself he is acting like he did by claiming that other people haven't taken the time to think reasonably like he has.

Then when he comments on my post he merely gives a short compliment, and then continues arguing with people that are calling him a troll. You had your chance to have a real discussion, but since you didn't know how to respond you tried to play it off by sweeping my post aside, and then going back to pretending like you'd done something of worth.

You haven't. You just posted an article that says the spurs have fallen off (change the record btw boston based sports writers), and acted like copying and pasting, then agreeing with what you copied and pasted, constitutes real analysis.


On a personal note: booyah you chump bitch!:lol now gtfo

Typical team-first homer post.

[Man In Black]

I came here to talk about the game of basketball openly and honestly and lamely attempt to jerk off to Spurs fan arguments and that principle supersedes everything.

FIXED :hat

[TheMACHINE]

Wishful thoughts by a Laker fan? Post any story you want, but SA is the last team an LA fan wants to see in the WCF

blah blah blah....the Spurs say that every fucking year and it's getting old. If only we get to see the Spurs every round, the lakers probably go 16-0.

[elemento]

hahahahaha

this faggot got owned so easily

espn posters are fucking bad !! they shouldn't come to ST PERIOD

[WeNeedLength]

:lmao LOL can't start threads LOL :lmao

[jjktkk]

Nice job WeNeedLength , but you're gonna chase history away from the forum, you damn cyber bully. :lol

[WeNeedLength]

Nice job WeNeedLength , but you're gonna chase history away from the forum, you damn cyber bully. :lol

I haven't seen him lately tbh...
I want some more threads with potential "Classic" status. It's just too easy :lol

[jjktkk]

I haven't seen him lately tbh...
I want some more threads with potential "Classic" status. It's just too easy :lol

I actually called him out last week about only showing up when the Lakers win. Such a candy ass.

[DMC]

I haven't seen him lately tbh...
I want some more threads with potential "Classic" status. It's just too easy :lol
It seems that someone is calling a thread "classic" just about every other thread. These people have a very empty mental trophy case.

[Banzai]

A lot of fail by thread starter.

[z0sa]

OP should start some more threads tbh

[DMC]

Why can't there be little tokens under your name for the fails you've had, and when you get like 10, you are automatically not allowed to start threads for like 3 months?

[history2b]

Lol @ the ginger thinking bumping this is going to run me off the forum.

Lol @ anyone who thinks the Spurs regular season record means the big 3 aren't done.

[history2b]

OP should start some more threads tbh


In Cyber Pussyland?

It's not permitted.

[ElNono]

lol cyber pussy AND can't start threads...

[ohmwrecker]

:cry:cry:cry

[NRHector]

In Cyber Pussyland?

It's not permitted.

and you keep coming back to Pussyland for more

[history2b]

I can no longer start threads because you guys are too pussy to handle simple basketball related talk that doesn't fellate the Spurs organization and its players.

Even so, I've still managed to find a way to be effective without thread starting privileges.

[ElNono]

You can't start threads because of weak threads like this one.

The fact that you keep coming back, and keep making a fool of yourself, is a testament of how effective the trolling of pussies like you is in this place.

[history2b]

and you keep coming back to Pussyland for more


There's no chance in hell handicapping my post privileges was going to deter me from coming back.

I'm here now and will be for the remainder of the season; no way am I willing to miss the Hindenburg season in Spursland. I want to be right here laughing my ass off with the rest of the LAL crew.

[history2b]

You can't start threads because of weak threads like this one.

The fact that you keep coming back, and keep making a fool of yourself, is a testament of how effective the trolling of pussies like you is in this place.


On the contrary, if the thread were weak it would not have been flagged the by circle of pussies like yourself to begin with.

The NBA Forum only exists to troll dumb Spurs fans, everyone knows that... well almost everyone.:toast

[NRHector]

I can no longer start threads because you guys are too pussy to handle simple basketball related talk that doesn't fellate the Spurs organization and its players.

Even so, I've still managed to find a way to be effective without thread starting privileges.just because you say that you are effective that doesn't mean that you actually are, that's why you can't start threads, because you are just trolling and ineffective. Go back to your Lakers forum

[z0sa]

history2b thinks this a democracy, that we somehow votepinked him.

newsflash: you were pinked because you are a retard that did the almost unthinkably impossible: annoying the owners.

[ElNono]

On the contrary, if the thread were weak it would not have been flagged the by circle of pussies like yourself to begin with.

It has been obviously flagged because of the weak take. That you're too dumb to comprehend that is another story.


The NBA Forum only exists to troll dumb Lakers fans, everyone knows that... well almost everyone.:toast

Pussyland needs pussies like you. Please don't ever leave.
You make it too easy to toy with you and your weak takes. :lmao

[DMC]

I can no longer start threads because you guys are too pussy to handle simple basketball related talk that doesn't fellate the Spurs organization and its players.

Even so, I've still managed to find a way to be effective without thread starting privileges.
You've started being the piss boy? Where's my hot towel?

[xellos88330]

I can no longer start threads because you guys are too pussy to handle simple basketball related talk that doesn't fellate the Spurs organization and its players.

Even so, I've still managed to find a way to be effective without thread starting privileges.

I have extracted a logical response to your content thus far in your tenure here at SpursTalk.com

Using the quoted statement and this thread as a short example, I have concluded that you have Kobe Syndrome.

Symptoms:

1. Deflection - Any time feelings are hurt or are unsuccessfull in trolling attempts, the blame doesn't lie on themselves, but everyone else as seen in your first sentence.

2. Volume posting - Comparing yourself and to a poster like myself, you clearly have not wasted any time in attempting to raise your post count quickly. Thinking that your high post count garners you respect from your peers only works if you succed with 45% of your threads/posts. I guess that is other Lakers fans' fault for not backing you up. (see number 1)

3. Delusions of Grandeur - Saying you are being effective for someone bumping a thread of yours. The main flaw.... the person bumping the thread is a Spurs fan. It is meant to pick on you, not lift you up. Wake the fuck up!

4. Intense practicing fails - Pretending that you want serious post responses and then responding to the non serious posts with wreckless abandon.

5. Intensity Overload - Things aren't going as you thought they should so you decide to voice your TRUE mind. You get hit with a tech, and in these forums that means you cannot start threads.

6. Inability to resist something different - Kobe is black. Colorado chick is white. Attraction. Laker fan sees something different in SpursTalk.com Hmmmm....... coincidence?

[DMC]

The black chick would have kicked Kobe's ass if he choked her.

[ElNono]

As it was I predicted well before the season even started that the Lakers were not going to get that pleasure because the Spurs would fail to advance far enough in the playoffs. I was right.

I predict the same this season as well, unless the Spurs get the 8th seed.

crofl Carl Jaspers :lmao :lmao :lmao

[Giuseppe]

El, gettin' his consumed on.:lmao

[hater]

3. Will this team make the playoffs?
Ok, so I admit that number three isn’t exactly an enticing reason to get excited about this team.
But hear me out.
The last time the Spurs failed to reach postseason play was 96-97. As some may recall, this was the team that saw just one player (Avery Johnson) start more than 58 games and included Dominique Wilkins, Vinny Del Negro, Vernon Maxwell, and Carl Herrera.
Notice anybody missing from that intimidating list?
Robinson and Duncan.
David Robinson played just six games that season due to a broken foot and Tim Duncan had yet to be drafted.
So of course they didn’t make the playoffs.
That season can basically be considered a mulligan and is truthfully the only reason they were able to get Duncan in the first place because of their excellent lottery position attained from the miserable season incurred.
The reason I bring this up is because the time before this was more than two decades ago in 88-89. Needless to say, R.C. Buford runs a very proud franchise. They aren’t fans of missing the playoffs.
So with the team that they have, which finished in a bottom-eight three way tie with Portland and Okalahoma City last season, don’t you think they’ll have to wrestle with a more open and improving Western Conference just to sniff the playoffs?
And won’t it be great to watch a team scrapping and fighting for every game, knowing that the reputation of a successful organization is on the line in a way that could severely change the tone of the franchise in the future?
Yes, it will.


:lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao

[ElNono]

El, gettin' his consumed on.:lmao

Just checking assholes :lol

[Giuseppe]

Just checking assholes :lol

:lol

[The_Worlds_finest]

There should be a cap to how many lame ass laker fans can write articles. BTW History2b Hows that crow tasting?

[Giuseppe]

There should be a cap to how many lame ass laker fans can write articles. BTW History2b Hows that crow tasting?

He can't come to the Internet right now, but, told me to tell you that it tastes like skunk.

[Kobe_5_Duncan_4]

Bump

[Man In Black]

Bump

EXPOSED YOURSELF TOBEY. The Self-ownage continues.

[Kobe_5_Duncan_4]

EXPOSED YOURSELF TOBEY. The Self-ownage continues.


http://i56.tinypic.com/1sxu2r.jpg

[Hemotivo]

http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx100/MABOcho/hahaha_didnt_read.gif

:downspin:

[ElNono]

well, well, well :lol

[lefty]

This is a bump from hell

[Robz4000]

:lmao

[benefactor]

:lol first team out
:lol crippled Kobe
:lol two more years

[z0sa]

Kobe's done before Timmy is. Big 3 still contending. Spurs fresh off a Finals appearance and the top team in the League. Oh the irony :lol

[Thread]

Kobe's done before Timmy is. Big 3 still contending. Spurs fresh off a Finals appearance and the top team in the League. Oh the irony :lol

"a Finals appearance" You're much too modest & kind.

It's called 6, daddy. & it is forever.

Let us proceed...

[z0sa]

"a Finals appearance" You're much too modest & kind.

It's called 6, daddy. & it is forever.

Let us proceed...

131-92

491 > 490

4 > 2

38 year old Timmy > 35 year old Kobe

Let us proceed...

[Thread]

131-92

491 > 490

4 > 2

38 year old Timmy > 35 year old Kobe

Let us proceed...

But, your 6 casts it's shadow over the entire landscape.

What, you want a hand down, you're begging for mercy, Z? If so, just ask and I'll grant it on an individual-by-individual basis.

That unsavory business aside:::you fucked up. & you know it.

[xellos88330]

Culburn, what are you going to do if Duncan rings this year?

I ask because boiled down... the real numbers would become Duncan 3, Kobe 2.

[Katherine Robinson]

Culburn, what are you going to do if Duncan rings this year?

I ask because boiled down... the real numbers would become Duncan 3, Kobe 2.

Dale will designate the shitbag on Kobe Bryant and live the rest of his days with his fellow Phoenix residents. Thankfully, the liklihood of this is as likely as 6 happening again.

[poeticism707]

:lol first team out
:lol crippled Kobe
:lol two more years

:lol

Funny how the very currents of time will humble you.

[Thread]

:lol

Funny how the very currents of time will humble you.

.28 seconds of time especially.

[Clipper Nation]

.28 seconds of time especially.

Or, four games' worth of time. Your Kirby, stealing that trophy from the clutches of Daddy and handing it over to the enemy. Christ!

[Thread]

Or, four games' worth of time. Your Kirby, stealing that trophy from the clutches of Daddy and handing it over to the enemy. Christ!

:rolleyes

[midnightpulp]

:rolleyes

Are you saying Kobe wasn't the primary culprit in Aught 4 for how that Finals series went down? He ignored Daddy in the post and gunned for the Finals MVP, resulting in a .381 from the field mark over 5 games.

[Thread]

Are you saying Kobe wasn't the primary culprit in Aught 4 for how that Finals series went down? He ignored Daddy in the post and gunned for the Finals MVP, resulting in a .381 from the field mark over 5 games.

I'm telling you only a complete asshole would equate that Finals & 6. Are you a complete asshole as well, Midst?

[Clipper Nation]

I'm telling you only a complete asshole would equate that Finals & 6.
Agreed, that Finals was far worse than 6. Three Hall of Famers to carry your Kirby, and he still blew the series against the heavy underdog Pistons by ignoring Daddy and chucking at a 38% clip. Then he ran off Daddy, Malone, Payton, and Phil and missed the playoffs in his prime.

Let us proceed....

[Thread]

Agreed, that Finals was far worse than 6. Three Hall of Famers to carry your Kirby, and he still got you backdoored against the heavy underdog Pistons by ignoring Daddy and chucking at a 38% clip. Then he ran off Daddy, Malone, Payton, and Phil and missed the playoffs in his prime.

Let us proceed....

:rolleyes

[Clipper Nation]

:rolleyes

Dale, capitulating again. LMVICTORIOUSAO!!!

[Thread]

Dale, capitulating again. LMVICTORIOUSAO!!!

:rolleyes

[Clipper Nation]

:rolleyes

In his prime, Dale?

[Venti Quattro]

Whoever planted this troll 3-4 years ago is a fucking genius.

[midnightpulp]

I'm telling you only a complete asshole would equate that Finals & 6. Are you a complete asshole as well, Midst?

Better to draw your revolver and fire off 5 shots than to never draw at all. The Spurs just couldn't get that last round off, couldn't deliver the killshot. It happens. The Lakers in '04 stood petrified under the high noon sun as the Pistons unloaded the chamber in their carcasses. You guys were favored to sweep. Nuh uh.

6 will always hurt. But I'd do it again in heartbeat rather than go through something like '01, where we didn't show up to the dance.

[Juggity]

Damn, history2b completely wrecked by history that was to be.

[SupremeGuy]

CN going balls deep in poor, broken Thread, per par, tbh. :lol

[Thread]

Better to draw your revolver and fire off 5 shots than to never draw at all. The Spurs just couldn't get that last round off, couldn't deliver the killshot. It happens. The Lakers in '04 stood petrified under the high noon sun as the Pistons unloaded the chamber in their carcasses. You guys were favored to sweep. Nuh uh.

6 will always hurt. But I'd do it again in heartbeat rather than go through something like '01, where we didn't show up to the dance.

I do apologize for calling you an asshole, Midst.

[AchillesHeel]

4 years later, they still here after they looked like a bunch of TOSBs from 08-11

[superjames1992]

The article in the OP should be destroyed and burned.

[ElNono]

:lol this thread is the gift that keeps on giving, tbh

[lefty]

Let's tweet the shit out of that writer

[Robz4000]

God bless, the OP is surely dead by now, right?

[DAF86]

Let's tweet the shit out of that writer

Who is he, tbh?

[unleashbaynes]

:lmao really, OP?? really???

[midnightpulp]

I'm here for the long haul

- History2b, aka Carl Jaspers