Will Spurs Win the West? First Take on ESPN

[SpurinDallas]

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=7845186&categoryid=2459788

Skip Bayless still on our bandwagon. Who's the spare with the big fake ass gold chain?

[crc21209]

That's Wale, rapper from Rick Ross' Maybach Music group....

[spurs4real]

I saw this and I cringe when Wale talks down the Spurs because all he is saying is what he hears in the media about the Spurs. First Take with another uneducated guest.

[SpurinDallas]

I saw this and I cringe when Wale talks down the Spurs because all he is saying is what he hears in the media about the Spurs. First Take with another uneducated guest.

That was the impression I got. He sounded like a casual NBA fan who doesn't watch the games, but keeps up with his "favorite" teams scores from time to time.

[Fireball]

pretty annoying discussion ...

[Biernutz]

ESPN only want's a Laker--Heat final. It's the company line.

[honestfool84]

that Wale guy is ridiculously annoying.

and Skip Bayless is freaking awesome.

[Nathan Explosion]

I will say this, the playoffs are a different game, one that favors "old" teams that execute. The Spurs are scoring a lot of points by getting out on the break and executing in the half court. They can play the game the playoffs require.

But, I also agree with Skip on the Heat, sort of. When Lebron and Wade have it going with Bosh contributing, their ceiling is higher than anyone else's plain and simple. The Spurs may be playing the best, but the Heat can be the best.

[romad_20]

All of them are ridiculously annoying. That was some of the worst basketball discussion I've ever seen on a "sports" network. Even if it's not about the Spurs, you can tell the blatant bias and removal of all fact based arguments. "Cute record". We get it, the Spurs don't act hood enough for you and you hate white guys from other countries. Why not just say that, because you obvisouly haven't watched any NBA basketball this year or last year for that matter.

I love the roll of the eyes when talking about a fractured elbow. No biggie.

[TDomination]

Saying that we were in the same exact position as last year is beyond ignorant.

We lost 6 in a row towards the end, Timmy was hurting, we were not rolling, our best ball was played earlier in the year, and we had Jefferson.

This year, much deeper, playing best ball RIGHT NOW, everyone healthy. Shouldn't compare last years team to this years, its not the same team. The only similarity is going to be that we have the #1 seed.

[sehui]

Is Skip the only guy who has even followed the Spurs the past 5 years?!

[spurs4real]

All of them are ridiculously annoying. That was some of the worst basketball discussion I've ever seen on a "sports" network. Even if it's not about the Spurs, you can tell the blatant bias and removal of all fact based arguments. "Cute record". We get it, the Spurs don't act hood enough for you and you hate white guys from other countries. Why not just say that, because you obvisouly haven't watched any NBA basketball this year or last year for that matter.

I love the roll of the eyes when talking about a fractured elbow. No biggie.

The rolling of the eyes of that Blonde chic got me because wtf does she know about the Spurs, all she knows is how to read from a cue card, and now she has an opinion? And yeah when Wale said we had a cute record shows his ignorance.

[Nathan Explosion]

I love the roll of the eyes when talking about a fractured elbow. No biggie.

Yeah, from the "moderator" no less. Plus, they said that the elbow didn't count because Gino played. Anyone here try to play with a fractured elbow? I've never even broken a bone, just had bad sprains. I can't imagine how hard that is.

[acoelho1]

This is a perfect illustration of why I don't watch ESPN anymore. Like most networks, they play to the lowest common denominator. In that whole segment, I didn't hear one ounce of analysis about either team.

Sure, they don't want the Spurs to go to the finals because the NBA has become solely entertainment. I would love for LeBron and Co to be denied once more.

[Venti Quattro]

They have a good shot.

[lurker]

All of them are ridiculously annoying. That was some of the worst basketball discussion I've ever seen on a "sports" network. Even if it's not about the Spurs, you can tell the blatant bias and removal of all fact based arguments. "Cute record". We get it, the Spurs don't act hood enough for you and you hate white guys from other countries. Why not just say that, because you obvisouly haven't watched any NBA basketball this year or last year for that matter.

I love the roll of the eyes when talking about a fractured elbow. No biggie.
I had never watched the show until today (only seen clips here and there) and I was horrified. It's like they're reading transcripts from various trolls on the internet.

[Jumi]

Today was the day that I went from, "I doesn't matter what the media says, we keep on rollin!" to I want the Spurs to beat the living HELL outta every team we face in the playoffs! This disrespect form outside teams, fans, and the media has reached a boiling point! We're straight muthafuckin ballin! Everyone says the game changes in the playoffs as if it disregards the regular season totally!

I think any honest Spurs fan had a bit of pause about the team last year. Something wasn't "right" about that team. I have no questions about this team. We can win it all, it's just a matter of doing what we're capable of doing! We're gonna destroy the NBA this post season!!!

[SpurinDallas]

And I hated when "analysts" start playing the ratings card. Parker pointed out that 2 of the Finals were the least watched ratings wise. That's a product of ESPN marketing individual players rather than great teamwork.

[TimmehC]

Bayless is as much a dumbass as Screamin' A-hole Smith. I don't understand why anyone would watch that shit.

[Mal]

I want to ask those guys saying OKC will win the west, if they will trust with their`s right hand in Russell Westbrook shootings ? Simply as that. OKC lost random series, and Westbrook cost them ,let say, 3 games with poor shooting, those morons will get their right hand chop off. I`d trust with Kobe, Parker, Paul, Durant, Manu, Dirk but not this selfish clunker.

WWWW. Westbrook wont win west.

[Fireball]

And I hated when "analysts" start playing the ratings card. Parker pointed out that 2 of the Finals were the least watched ratings wise. That's a product of ESPN marketing individual players rather than great teamwork.

What had that point to do with the discussion anyways?

[SpurinDallas]

What had that point to do with the discussion anyways?

Exactly. Fucking tools.

[RGMCSE]

Wale dudes argument is that the Spurs regular season record is cute but the game changes in the playoffs. Hello motherfucker!!! Spurs have been there and done that. They know how to win in the playoffs and or comeback from losses in the playoffs and withstand runs. That's what a veteran championship team does. As long as they are healthy Spurs can whoop some ass in the playoffs. Its not the same team from last year.

Whats funny is that you can flip that bullshit argument on it's head. Hey Wale, Thunder's record is cute and shit but it's a different game in the playoffs bitch. Until the thunder make it to the finals they don't deserve the respect their getting. Fucking chuckers are gonna get bitch slapped.

[SpursRock20]

That Wale dude is effin' annoying. Yawning at the potential Jazz-Spurs series and said he would rather watch paint dry is disgraceful. And it all stems from ESPN in the first place. I've never seen such blatant dissing on one franchise before. Even last week when Manu had that terrific pass in the Laker game, that play did not even make the top 10. Is it because Duncan doesn't have a big ass mouth? Can't be because Rose is even quieter. Is it because Manu is a white foreigner? Can't be because Nash is consistently applauded. I just don't understand.

[spurs1990]

The critics need to realize the Spurs' style of play has been revamped entirely from those earlier "boring" teams.

Can't wait for this squad to shut 'em up in May.

[703 Spurz]

Wale dudes argument is that the Spurs regular season record is cute but the game changes in the playoffs. Hello motherfucker!!! Spurs have been there and done that. They know how to win in the playoffs and or comeback from losses in the playoffs and withstand runs. That's what a veteran championship team does. As long as they are healthy Spurs can whoop some ass in the playoffs. Its not the same team from last year.

Whats funny is that you can flip that bullshit argument on it's head. Hey Wale, Thunder's record is cute and shit but it's a different game in the playoffs bitch. Until the thunder make it to the finals they don't deserve the respect their getting. Fucking chuckers are gonna get bitch slapped.

Exactly. Was he even picking OKC to win the West? Or was he going for LA? If it's LA, at least they've had success in the past with rings. OKC has to get there first before they get their due respect.

[romad_20]

I could care less what ESPN says. Its going to be a self-fulfilling prophecy if somehow this teams continues its hot streak until the finals. They'll bitch and moan about boring basketball being played by the highest scoring team in basketball. They'll talk about not enough defense being played, ironic. (loved the hoodrat yawning at the Utah-SA series saying he'd boycott it. I'm sure it'll be played on ESPN :lol) They are the main NBA outlet and they trash all the teams outside of NY/Boston/Miami/LA. If Lebron wasn't in Miami, they'd get the same treatment too.

I'm praying for a SA-Indiana ABA-style Finals. 121-110 games with tons of up and down play and 3-point shooting. That'd make their head's explode!

[Keepin' it real]

National media never has, and never will, respect the Spurs.
The Spurs earned a level of disrespect by being a 1 seed that lost to an 8 seed last season. There's no denying that.
Anyone calling the Spurs old is obviously not familiar with this year's team. They're just going by reputation.
Anyone calling the Spurs boring is obviously not familiar with this year's team. They're just going by reputation.
That blonde was absolutely :bang:bang with her facial expressions. She was trying to look cool and tow the company line (anti-Spurs). It was quite distasteful to watch.

[RGMCSE]

Exactly. Was he even picking OKC to win the West? Or was he going for LA? If it's LA, at least they've had success in the past with rings. OKC has to get there first before they get their due respect.

Good point with LA. If they were picking the lakers at least I can understand. Regardless of how spur fan feels about them they are always contenders and are in a similar boat as the Spurs. Perennial contenders who have actually cashed in. The thunder haven't done a fucking thing. I guess it's a convenient choice because maybe some of the pundits see the Lakers in a possible decline while the Spurs reloaded and can't see them selves giving props to SA. So they slob all over the thunder. I used to be indifferent about the thunder. Now they're getting unconditional support without having to prove anything. I can't wait to see this team chuck them selves out of the playoffs.

[Bill_Brasky]

Let's just play the games.

[Keepin' it real]

Saying that we were in the same exact position as last year is beyond ignorant.



Now that, I would argue with. This Spurs team IS in the exact same position as last year's team. Do you really expect people to remember that last year's team lost 6 in a row toward the end? Heck, I'm a die-hard fan, and even I don't remember that. What I remember about the 2011 Spurs is they:



kicked ass in the regular season,
had Matt Bonner as a significant part of the rotation,
got the number 1 seed,
then lost in the first round.

The 2012 Spurs:




kicked ass in the regular season,
have Matt Bonner as a significant part of the rotation,
are about to get the number 1 seed,
then ... TBD.



So to say they are in the exact same position is very accurate. Fortunately, the Spurs are healthier and much improved down low with Diaw and more playing time for Splitter. And with Parker playing the best ball of his career, the sky's the limit.

[Horse]

Who the fuck is wale? What a stupid name he looks like a faggot denver nuggets reject.

[romad_20]

Do you really expect people to remember that last year's team lost 6 in a row toward the end? Heck, I'm a die-hard fan, and even I don't remember that. What I remember about the 2011 Spurs is they:



kicked ass in the regular season,
had Matt Bonner as a significant part of the rotation,
got the number 1 seed,
then lost in the first round.

The 2012 Spurs:




kicked ass in the regular season,
have Matt Bonner as a significant part of the rotation,
are about to get the number 1 seed,
then ... TBD.





I would say as a "die hard fan" I would expect you to remember the poor play of the Spurs after the spanking the Lakers gave them late in the season, losing 6 in a row, Manu's elbow being hurt, sudden change in starting lineup, and no nuts Jefferson missing wide open 3's. All that being said I think they could have gotten to the second round if not for Manu's elbow, I don't think they would have gone any further.

[buttsR4rebounding]

Now that, I would argue with. This Spurs team IS in the exact same position as last year's team. Do you really expect people to remember that last year's team lost 6 in a row toward the end? Heck, I'm a die-hard fan, and even I don't remember that. What I remember about the 2011 Spurs is they:



kicked ass in the regular season,
had Matt Bonner as a significant part of the rotation,
got the number 1 seed,
then lost in the first round.
The 2012 Spurs:





kicked ass in the regular season,
have Matt Bonner as a significant part of the rotation,
are about to get the number 1 seed,
then ... TBD.


So to say they are in the exact same position is very accurate. Fortunately, the Spurs are healthier and much improved down low with Diaw and more playing time for Splitter. And with Parker playing the best ball of his career, the sky's the limit.

Even Bonner is playing with a ton more toughness than in the past. Also, the half court execution has been incredible and that WILL transfer to the playoffs!

[ffadicted]

Mike is such a fucking idiot... Skip will have the last laugh boys

[szkorhetz]

Today was the day that I went from, "I doesn't matter what the media says, we keep on rollin!" to I want the Spurs to beat the living HELL outta every team we face in the playoffs! This disrespect form outside teams, fans, and the media has reached a boiling point! We're straight muthafuckin ballin! Everyone says the game changes in the playoffs as if it disregards the regular season totally!

I think any honest Spurs fan had a bit of pause about the team last year. Something wasn't "right" about that team. I have no questions about this team. We can win it all, it's just a matter of doing what we're capable of doing! We're gonna destroy the NBA this post season!!!
THIS!!:flag:

[Mr. Body]

Is Skip the only guy who has even followed the Spurs the past 5 years?!

Yes.

[The ADMIRAL 50]

wow what idiots

[GinobiliForTres]

I even knew last year's team was somewhat overrated. They didn't play the D that they do now (not top 10 this season, but it's absolutely better with the additions of Jax and Diaw), they weren't as deep, they were rolling early in the season and faded after the AS break. It all had the symptoms of a meltdown in the playoffs. This season, I can say I am 100% more confident in this Spurs team going into the postseason than I was last season. No doubt in my mind, we're making noise this year.

[SpurinDallas]

Everything changed last year when, here it comes ST, Pop swapped out Blair for Dice in the starting lineup. And like a poster said on here earlier, I too wasn't 100% set because I felt something just wasn't there despite us owning the #1 seed.

This team has got that Championship look in their eye. When we got humiliated by LA on our home floor, loved how Duncan reacted afterwards and then backed up his talk. This team fears no one, but respects them all. Keep the train rolling baby!

Drive for 5!!

[GinobiliForTres]

Everything changed last year when, here it comes ST, Pop swapped out Blair for Dice in the starting lineup. And like a poster said on here earlier, I too wasn't 100% set because I felt something just wasn't there despite us owning the #1 seed.

This team has got that Championship look in their eye. When we got humiliated by LA on our home floor, loved how Duncan reacted afterwards and then backed up his talk. This team fears no one, but respects them all. Keep the train rolling baby!

Drive for 5!!

Lakers can't say the same for Bynum. rofl.

[Robz4000]

None of them used any real facts to support their shtick. The hoodrat guests are typical casual NBA fans that don't know the game well (or just let their bias get the better of them) while Skip is just trying to be hip and pick the team nobody likes. I generally like Skip because, despite the fact he more than likely isn't a true Spurs fan, we have the same opinions on many topics, but it's getting out of hand how he tries to support his views. Also, if the Spurs get to the finals they're winning it: Heat will depend too much on Lebron and Wade playing like MVPs every game, while the Bulls have little championship leadership (though Rip's been there) and their best player is a PG.

[Spur|n|Austin]

Same story, different day. Spurs will once again prove the naysayers wrong when we're holding up the LOBT!

[Sense]

It's really hard to watch these "analyst" talk bad about the Spurs with nothing to back it up other than "they were 1 last year!" ridiculous. When the Spurs prove them wrong, they'll just say, " yeah they proved me wrong..but" -_-

[maverick1948]

Not a chance in hell that you clowns win the West. We already sitting in the finals.

:lmao:lol:rollin:lmao

[TampaDude]

Not a chance in hell that you clowns win the West. We already sitting in the finals.

Yup...sitting on your couch at home watching it on TV. :lmao

[will_spurs]

What I remember about the 2011 Spurs is they:


kicked ass in the regular season,
had Matt Bonner as a significant part of the rotation,
got the number 1 seed,
then lost in the first round.

The 2012 Spurs:


kicked ass in the regular season,
have Matt Bonner as a significant part of the rotation,
are about to get the number 1 seed,
then ... TBD.



So to say they are in the exact same position is very accurate.

This sounds like a fun, if a bit stupid game. Can I play?

The 1999 Spurs:
- the franchise was named the Spurs
- Duncan was the big man with most playing time
- it was a lockout season
- Spurs were #1 in the West
- Spurs won championship

The 2012 Spurs:
- the franchise is still named the Spurs
- Duncan is the big man with most playing time
- it's a lockout season
- Spurs are #1 in the West
- ... TBD

It's incredible but it's accurate to say we are in the EXACT same position as in 1999. Obviously the outcome can only be the same!!!

:rolleyes

[DAF86]

Everybody chill the fuck out, they're professional trolls, they get told to say that shit and get paid to say it in the most provocative way possible.

[Poolboy5623]

Why do you guys watch that garbage? I quit watching ESPN awhile ago! The idiots that call the Spurs boring, still do....its mainly due to them not watching the games at all. One of the few teams out there that can/will put 120+ on ya and not have a single dunk in the game...The spurs "style" isnt all that re-vamped either...they still share the ball as good as they ever have, but dont play as good of D. In turn they have to score more on O to compensate for the lack of D...thats really all there is to it..everything else is the same- I must be odd though..I have a blast watching this team!!

[SpurSpurSpurs]

Tim is back.

Gave me chills. I still believe Spurs will win in the West barring any sort of injury. 5purs!!!

[DAF86]

Now that, I would argue with. This Spurs team IS in the exact same position as last year's team. Do you really expect people to remember that last year's team lost 6 in a row toward the end? Heck, I'm a die-hard fan, and even I don't remember that. What I remember about the 2011 Spurs is they:



kicked ass in the regular season,
had Matt Bonner as a significant part of the rotation,
got the number 1 seed,
then lost in the first round.

The 2012 Spurs:




kicked ass in the regular season,
have Matt Bonner as a significant part of the rotation,
are about to get the number 1 seed,
then ... TBD.



So to say they are in the exact same position is very accurate. Fortunately, the Spurs are healthier and much improved down low with Diaw and more playing time for Splitter. And with Parker playing the best ball of his career, the sky's the limit.

-Last year's team peaked early and struggle at the end and carried that into the playoffs.
-Last year we had Dice, Hill and RJ. Now we have Diaw, Jackson, Leonard and Green.
-This year Splitter is a rotation guy, last year he wasn't.
-Last year Manu got injured, this year he isn't (so far, knocking on wood).
-Last year we played a Memphis team that was the hottest team of the moment and wasn't even the real 8th seed. This year we're playing Utah or Phoenix.
-Parker and Duncan are playing at a higher level this year.

[sananspursfan21]

Hey but dont worry. Wale likes the city

[Keepin' it real]

Riiiiiiiiight ... :sleep:sleep:sleep


http://cineplex.media.baselineresearch.com/images/145260/145260_large.jpg

This sounds like a fun, if a bit stupid game. Can I play?

The 1999 Spurs:
- the franchise was named the Spurs
- Duncan was the big man with most playing time
- it was a lockout season
- Spurs were #1 in the West
- Spurs won championship

The 2012 Spurs:
- the franchise is still named the Spurs
- Duncan is the big man with most playing time
- it's a lockout season
- Spurs are #1 in the West
- ... TBD

It's incredible but it's accurate to say we are in the EXACT same position as in 1999. Obviously the outcome can only be the same!!!

:rolleyes

[Spurminator]

This is basically The View for casual sports fans. I don't know why you guys bother.

[therealtruth]

I still like this Onion article (http://www.theonion.com/articles/all-sports-to-cease-so-skip-bayless-has-nothing-to,17267/). I just can't stand that guy discussing sports.

[ohmwrecker]

Most rappers are borderline retarded. What happened to all the intelligent dudes in hip hop? Chuck D? KRS-1? Michael Franti?

[SA210]

All of them are ridiculously annoying. That was some of the worst basketball discussion I've ever seen on a "sports" network. Even if it's not about the Spurs, you can tell the blatant bias and removal of all fact based arguments. "Cute record". We get it, the Spurs don't act hood enough for you and you hate white guys from other countries. Why not just say that, because you obvisouly haven't watched any NBA basketball this year or last year for that matter.

I love the roll of the eyes when talking about a fractured elbow. No biggie.


That stupid bitch really pissed me off when she rolled her eyes about that. Broken arm is not a big deal? :rollin

Idiots!

[SA210]

Is Skip the only guy who has even followed the Spurs the past 5 years?!

Yes

[SA210]

And I hated when "analysts" start playing the ratings card. Parker pointed out that 2 of the Finals were the least watched ratings wise. That's a product of ESPN marketing individual players rather than great teamwork.

:rollinRatings have nothing to do with the discussion. Morons. Can't believe they get paid to be on national television.

[Duncan2177]

Just a couple of tools

[Obstructed_View]

Watched it for a bit while the remote was charging. Saw the eyeroll and the yawn by mini Lil Jon. Sort of proves that the Spurs were never boring, it was just an excuse by people that didn't want them to do well.

[rjv]

Is Skip the only guy who has even followed the Spurs the past 5 years?!

i think skip is the only one who even watches NBA games with any regularity. predator guy probably watches only highlights. nice cover to say he loves the cities but just hates the teams. just in case his no name rap act ever has to place a gig here.

[SA210]

Watched it for a bit while the remote was charging. Saw the eyeroll and the yawn by mini Lil Jon. Sort of proves that the Spurs were never boring, it was just an excuse by people that didn't want them to do well.

Exactly. I dont know if anyone else agrees, or maybe it's the homer in me, but I never thought the Spurs were boring, even during the first Championship.

Go back and watch the Memorial Day miracle, how the f was that boring, The Twin tower suffocating D. In 2003 Manu wowed with his crazy plays that we werent used to. Manu's takeover in 2005 against the Pistons..I mean i never thought they were boring at all.

It was all just what ESPN put in viewers heads and the sheep followed and now it's just popular to say, that we are boring. We are more efficient in my opinion than the Suns offense of years past that got so much attention.

How the f are we boring? No locker-room drama. No Hollywood story-lines, thats what its about. They dont want to give credit to a Hispanic town. Thats why they hate on the town itself, Riverwalk, etc.

:pctoss

[dbreiden83080]

They lost me when Rob Parker started whining about the TV ratings being bad when they are in the finals.. Not sure what that has to do with actual basketball..

[ace3g]

They lost me when Rob Parker started whining about the TV ratings being bad when they are in the finals.. Not sure what that has to do with actual basketball..


Yeah, when he said "Spurs have 3 of the lowest rated Finals ever" I just stopped listening.

[SA210]

Let's call it like it is. These 2 guys are porch monkeys with an IQ of about 50... combined.

Stan Kelly just reminded me of what was boring about the Spurs back in the day. It was Stan Kelly and that horrible music, "Yall ready for this"

:rollin

[SA210]

Yet the last time you won a ring was the last season I was calling games. Coincidence? I think not. It has come to be known as The Curse of Stan Kelly.


:lmao

[BlairForceDejuan]

lol what da fuck is lil wayne talking bout up there

[BlairForceDejuan]

nugga talking bout cute....cute? are you kidding me homie? Your shirley temple curls are cute phaggot lmao

[housious]

You guys still get worked up about this shit? I mean they've been saying the same things for 15 damn years. Before that we were soft. Who gives a fuck.

[Obstructed_View]

Yet the last time you won a ring was the last season I was calling games. Coincidence? I think not. It has come to be known as The Curse of Stan Kelly.

You mean the CURruRUruRUruRUruRUruRURSe of Stan Kelly?

[Obstructed_View]

I can understand someone who doesn't ever watch regular season basketball to buy into that shit, which is why the ratings for the Finals are bad in the US, but for someone claiming to be any kind of NBA fan to say it is retarded. They didn't bitch about defense when Pat Riley and Jeff Van Gundy were playing 72-65 games in the playoffs. :lol

[roycrikside]

1. Anyone who watches this show is a moron. It's designed for people to debate with Skip. For all you know Wale loves the Spurs but producers told him to act like he thinks they suck so that he can argue with Skip, which produces "compelling" TV. I'm almost positive some producer fed him that "cute" line just to mock-enrage Skip, just as I'm positive they told the dumb blonde to lay it thick with how the Spurs bore her. It's all for show. Everyone on the show is suppose to be anti-Skip's opinion. The format is designed for it to be his opinions vs. the world.

2. Even if Skip is technically on our side, you people have to realize he isn't a Spurs fan for the right reasons. He's a contrarian. His viewpoint will be to always go against majority opinion. He only "likes" the Spurs (or pretends to) because everyone else hates them. If everyone in America loved the Spurs, Skip would like the Lakers, so please stop giving him credit for being on our side. It's just all shtick.

[SA210]

1. Anyone who watches this show is a moron. It's designed for people to debate with Skip. For all you know Wale loves the Spurs but producers told him to act like he thinks they suck so that he can argue with Skip, which produces "compelling" TV. I'm almost positive some producer fed him that "cute" line just to mock-enrage Skip, just as I'm positive they told the dumb blonde to lay it thick with how the Spurs bore her. It's all for show. Everyone on the show is suppose to be anti-Skip's opinion. The format is designed for it to be his opinions vs. the world.

2. Even if Skip is technically on our side, you people have to realize he isn't a Spurs fan for the right reasons. He's a contrarian. His viewpoint will be to always go against majority opinion. He only "likes" the Spurs (or pretends to) because everyone else hates them. If everyone in America loved the Spurs, Skip would like the Lakers, so please stop giving him credit for being on our side. It's just all shtick.

He sure does know a lot about them though. He clearly watches.

[Keepin' it real]

1. Anyone who watches this show is a moron.

You're a moron for making such an idiotic statement.

[PublicOption]

when shit asses like that start mentioning ratings, its not that they don't believe the spurs could/should win the championship. they just don't WANT the spurs to win the championship.

they have no argument and just don't like the spurs for no REAL reason.....which makes me wonder who pays these morons for there SUBJECTIVE takes?

[SpursRock20]

1. Anyone who watches this show is a moron. It's designed for people to debate with Skip. For all you know Wale loves the Spurs but producers told him to act like he thinks they suck so that he can argue with Skip, which produces "compelling" TV. I'm almost positive some producer fed him that "cute" line just to mock-enrage Skip, just as I'm positive they told the dumb blonde to lay it thick with how the Spurs bore her. It's all for show. Everyone on the show is suppose to be anti-Skip's opinion. The format is designed for it to be his opinions vs. the world.

2. Even if Skip is technically on our side, you people have to realize he isn't a Spurs fan for the right reasons. He's a contrarian. His viewpoint will be to always go against majority opinion. He only "likes" the Spurs (or pretends to) because everyone else hates them. If everyone in America loved the Spurs, Skip would like the Lakers, so please stop giving him credit for being on our side. It's just all shtick.


They argue just for the sake of arguing at times, but Skip honestly knows his stuff about the Spurs. He has repeatedly thrown ESPN and First Take under the bus for not talking about the Spurs more. He knew Splitter's value to the team going into the season, he knew how important the acquisitions of Diaw and Jackson were to this team, he applauds Tony for the best season of his career. He says he watches many of the Spurs games and I believe him.

I think that Skip gets in trouble when it comes to football. But when it comes to basketball, I can honestly say he knows his stuff.

[100%duncan]

Skip still ridin on Drive For 5 baby

[SA210]

when shit asses like that start mentioning ratings, its not that they don't believe the spurs could/should win the championship. they just don't WANT the spurs to win the championship.

they have no argument and just don't like the spurs for no REAL reason.....which makes me wonder who pays these morons for there SUBJECTIVE takes?

[Sean Cagney]

Most rappers are borderline retarded. What happened to all the intelligent dudes in hip hop? Chuck D? KRS-1? Michael Franti?

ADD WU TANG etc. too! What happened to them? Modern day shyt, WALE is some trash man who cares what he says he sucks.

[ace3g]

Rob Parker today: "Spurs will miss RJ in the playoffs" ....

Bruce Bowen: "Kawhi is a BEAST!!!!"

[timtonymanu]

Spurs will miss RJ? WTF?

[Dex]

Rob Parker today: "Spurs will miss RJ in the playoffs" ....

:lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao

....:lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao

I needed a good laugh this morning.

[GinobiliForTres]

Did Rob Parker seriously say that we'll miss RJ? Seriously? Damn..where they get these guys from?

[PÒÓCH]

Why argue with a rapper?? What's his IQ ?? 10 maybe 12 on a good day?

[101A]

:rollinRatings have nothing to do with the discussion. Morons. Can't believe they get paid to be on national television.


Unless they DO.

Many buy into the "NBA is rigged" theory; that the league specifically favors large market, good ratings teams with favorable scheduling, and even in game officiating to bolster their chances at advancement. If the Spurs are all but guaranteed to deliver historically low numbers, then that bias will be exaggerated. That could give a conspiracy theorist (or, in fact, a conspirator - dude works for ABC after all) reason to expect causality between low ratings and a chance of success.

[Keepin' it real]

Bruce Bowen in studio today to counter Rob Parker's weak, weak hater perspective. Nice job, Bruce.

[z0sa]

Rob Parker today: "Spurs will miss RJ in the playoffs" ....

:rollin

one of the worst all-time basketball takes tbh

[Mel_13]

:rollin

one of the worst all-time basketball takes tbh

It's almost as if he never watches the Spurs play.

[Keepin' it real]

It's almost as if he never watches the Spurs play.

I think he actually said that (that he hasn't watched the Spurs this year) toward the end of the segment. I might have misheard that ... hopefully it will be uploaded to ESPN. They still have yesterday's segment with that rapper dude.

[sa_butta]

Skip still ridin on Drive For 5 baby
Well he is riding us all the way to the Finals then he has Miami. But, that was his preseason pick. I think deep down he knows we could beat that Miami team right now. He just wont change his preseason pick. He is absolutely right that the Spurs are playing better than anybody right now and it is all about keeping the momentum going in to the playoffs.

[ace3g]

Didn't see the earlier part where Skip went after Bruce for always "accidentally hurting players ankles" lol


Bowen admits he did kick Ray Allen once as retaliation

[Obstructed_View]

Bowen makes that show so much better. When he started at ESPN he was so bad I couldn't even watch him. He's really really improved.

How does Parker have a job?

[SpurinDallas]

Didn't see the earlier part where Skip went after Bruce for always "accidentally hurting players ankles" lol


Bowen admits he did kick Ray Allen once as retaliation

Allen deserved everything he ever had coming to him

[ace3g]

Also Rob Parker "anyone can win 4 rings"...

Lets see:

Celtics, Lakers, Bulls, Spurs; that's it.

[Bill_Brasky]

Bruce just clowned on Parker :lmao

[SpurinDallas]

Bruce just clowned on Parker :lmao

Did he come in flying with a kick to the face like he did Wally Sczerbiak (sp?)

[Bill_Brasky]

Did he come in flying with a kick to the face like he did Wally Sczerbiak (sp?)

Yeah. Ripped on his suit a little bit and explained why RJ was responsible for the Battier 3 in game one after Parker said they'll miss him.

Still can't believe he said that :lmao

[spurraider21]

i think skip is the only one who even watches NBA games with any regularity. predator guy probably watches only highlights. nice cover to say he loves the cities but just hates the teams. just in case his no name rap act ever has to place a gig here.

i LOL'ed at "predator guy." in fact, im laughing as i type this. kudos.
but seriously, in that entire video, there was not ONE inaccuracy in skip's comments. whether its on first take, any sports show, or talking to any non-spurs fan, its the same answer. "well they were #1 last year and lost in the first round." this whole "last year" argument is completely bogus. by that logic, everyone should predict the mavs to win the championship because they won last year. this spurs team is very different than last year. green, splitter, diaw, jackson, leonard. it just so happens we balled in the regular season. that shouldn't be considered a bad thing

[sa_butta]

i LOL'ed at "predator guy." in fact, im laughing as i type this. kudos.
but seriously, in that entire video, there was not ONE inaccuracy in skip's comments. whether its on first take, any sports show, or talking to any non-spurs fan, its the same answer. "well they were #1 last year and lost in the first round." this whole "last year" argument is completely bogus. by that logic, everyone should predict the mavs to win the championship because they won last year. this spurs team is very different than last year. green, splitter, diaw, jackson, leonard. it just so happens we balled in the regular season. that shouldn't be considered a bad thing
I agree. It is easy to say we are deeper this season, but if you look at each position and it's depth we really are. Every player from last year is just playing better this year, especially toward the end of the season. Just like Skip said "no team is playing better than the Spurs right now." Everything seems to be clicking, and there is no reason to believe it will stop barring an injury.

[Obstructed_View]

Overcoming a size disadvantage remains a potential problem, but it's not nearly the problem it was last year, especially when the Spurs entered the postseason playing their worst ball of the year.

[SA210]

Any video on this last episode?

[GrandeDavid]

All of them are ridiculously annoying. That was some of the worst basketball discussion I've ever seen on a "sports" network. Even if it's not about the Spurs, you can tell the blatant bias and removal of all fact based arguments. "Cute record". We get it, the Spurs don't act hood enough for you and you hate white guys from other countries. Why not just say that, because you obvisouly haven't watched any NBA basketball this year or last year for that matter.

I love the roll of the eyes when talking about a fractured elbow. No biggie.

This is an excellent take. I agree and appreciate how well you articulated your point.

[SA210]

Any video on this last episode?