so are we gonna win the championship this year or what

[davidbowie]

i just put down 1k in vegas on the spurs to go all the way :flag::flag::flag:

[BillMc]

:flag: Hell yeah!!!

[Ditty]

If we stay healthy I like our chances. I think Spurs will be pissed from last year, and hope that pop keeps giving them fire of what happened in game six when things aren't going right this season. Hopefully the regular season will go fast.

[hooperflash]

That's the plan.

[spurraider21]

it's hard for me to get really pumped for the new season. last year was such a long year. i feel like the first half of the season really doesn't matter. we all know we are going to make the playoffs, likely in the top half of the WC playoffs (seed 1-4). it only matters once we're there.

although tbh after a close game where we pull out a win, or if we see big things from Kawhi, i'm sure my mindset will change :lol

[Skull-1]

No way. Last year was our shot and we blew it. We just gave the league more film of our turnover machine's tendencies.

[TXstbobcat]

Got a good shot to get back to the finals.

[bklynspursfan]

They've gotten closer and closer the past few years using the previous years disappointment as motivation. Last year will be used as the ultimate motivational tool. Pop has already made them watch Game 6, I'd imagine he pulls out that card again once or twice during the season.

Now, how that translates onto the court remains to be seen. But if healthy, I really feel this team can get back to where they were a year ago and finish the job. They wanted to put an emphasis on being an elite defensive team, and they accomplished that. This year, they want to put an emphasis on defending the 3 which obviously killed us in the last couple games. Factor that in with an offense that already plays extremely efficient, and the depth/chemistry already in place... All we need is to be healthy.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

No way. Last year was our shot and we blew it. We just gave the league more film of our turnover machine's tendencies.

What team out west is better. I would say None. If the Spurs are relatively healthy, like the past two years, I wouldn't be surprise if they make the Finals again this coming year.

[koriwhat]

No way. Last year was our shot and we blew it. We just gave the league more film of our turnover machine's tendencies.

regardless of everything that happens, every year i believe the spurs will win it all... maybe you should just choose a new team for yourself and be gone already.

[spurraider21]

Our main competition in the West, the Thunder, have gotten weaker for a 2nd consecutive year. The Clippers are marginally better. The Rockets are a wildcard that can be elite or might be middle of the pack among playoff teams. The Warriors at full health could make a big push for the division against the Clippers. The Warriors and Rockets worry me the most out west because they are sort of unknowns. How much better will the Warriors be with Iguodala, who is not a great shooter? How much better will the Rockets be with Dwight, and now Harden is getting more and more acclimated to being "the guy" on a team

[szkorhetz]

I just can't get excited from the regular season. Playoffs is a whole different world and I just can't wait for that intensity and buzz.

[Cry Havoc]

I just can't get excited from the regular season. Playoffs is a whole different world and I just can't wait for that intensity and buzz.

Completely disagree with you.

Every single time Tim Duncan takes the court and competes at a high level these days, it's a gift. Nothing less than that. Regular season, playoffs, it doesn't matter, watching him work the boards and destroy players with 3x his athleticism and 12 years less NBA time on their knees is a joy.

I'm going to watch every single second I can of Duncan, Parker, and Manu this year. One last time, perhaps one last run.

It's gonna happen.

[hooperflash]

2K14 SAYS NO , BUT _UCK'EM! LOL

http://nba2k4life.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/nba-2k14-next-gen-finals.jpg

[Skull-1]

What team out west is better. I would say None. If the Spurs are relatively healthy, like the past two years, I wouldn't be surprise if they make the Finals again this coming year.
That was not the question. The query was, "Are we gonna win the championship this year or not?" Answer: No.

[Skull-1]

regardless of everything that happens, every year i believe the spurs will win it all... maybe you should just choose a new team for yourself and be gone already.


You can believe you will win the lottery, too, but the odds aren't in your favor.

I love how just because I am rational and reasonable in believing SA won't win it all this year I should stop being a fan. Silly suggestion at best.

[ace3g]

All about health at this point.



“It will never go away, and we’ll never forget it,” Duncan said. “You get that close to a championship, it’s not something you’re going to forget. Some people want to forget, some people don’t. I don’t want to forget it.


“It’s an experience. We had a great run and we came up a little short. There’s no way to not think about it. But we’re going to start a season and we’re going to try to make another run.”



http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2013/10/29/duncan-cant-forget-finals-defeat-and-he-doesnt-want-to/

[koriwhat]

You can believe you will win the lottery, too, but the odds aren't in your favor.

I love how just because I am rational and reasonable in believing SA won't win it all this year I should stop being a fan. Silly suggestion at best.

no, i think as everyone else has pointed out, you repeating yourself over and over again isn't winning you any fans. no one cares whether or not you hate manu now or in the future... get over it. in the end, i love my spurs too but it's a fuckin' game played by grown men and that's that.

[2pac > Kobe]

stay humble spurfan

[ThaBigFundamental21]

It's possible. That is the best answer I can give. We need more from Leonard, Green, and Splitter. Those players are the keys outside of Timmy, Manu, and Parker. Manu is obviously declining, so what do we get from the next 3 best players on the roster?

[xmas1997]

I don't want to sound overly optimistic but with some decent luck in staying healthy, I like our chances.

[SpurSwag]

Honestly if were healthy, yes. I think manu is gonna have a major bounce back year and if Parker Duncan and kawhi are healthy, I see no reason why we cant

[benefactor]

I'll go with no, but they will get close. Last season was a hell of a lot of fun though, and this one should be as well.

[Kool Bob Love]

Make the playoffs.

Win the last game you play.

:flag:

[jon123spurs]

Whoever the 5 people who voted hell no......Fuck You! We taking the ship this year!!!!

[hooperflash]

https://fbcdn-photos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/s720x720/1381511_638150769565016_1354850619_n.jpg

[Skull-1]

Whoever the 5 people who voted hell no......Fuck You! We taking the ship this year!!!!

Dream on.

I would love for them to win but it isn't happening. Most who voted yes are just homers. The odds arenot in our favor.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Dream on.

I would love for them to win but it isn't happening. Most who voted yes are just homers. The odds arenot in our favor.

Why are you such a faggot?

Like why do you even bother posting now? You sound even more emo then that Kobyz guy or whatever. Seriously, go cut your wrists somewhere else. I don't know what is so hard to understand about nobody_likes_you_and_nobody_reads_your_stupid_ass_ opinions.

Damn dude. I guess you have fun posting thoughts to yourself when 70% of the forums (including myself) have you on the block list.

[benefactor]

Why are you such a faggot?

Like why do you even bother posting now? You sound even more emo then that Kobyz guy or whatever. Seriously, go cut your wrists somewhere else. I don't know what is so hard to understand about nobody_likes_you_and_nobody_reads_your_stupid_ass_ opinions.

Damn dude. I guess you have fun posting thoughts to yourself when 70% of the forums (including myself) have you on the block list.
He's a troll.

Welcome to the internets.

[Skull-1]

...

Like why do you even bother posting now? You sound even more emo then that Kobyz guy or whatever.


...

Damn dude. I guess you have fun posting thoughts to yourself when 70% of the forums (including myself) have you on the block list.

What a liar you are. How do you know what I sound like (present tense) if you are blocking me? :lmao

Well obviously you care else why respond? Just ignore me if it causes you such menstrual cramping.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

waaaah waaaaah waaaaah waaaaah waaaaaaaah waaaaaah waaaaaah

waaaah waaaaah waaaaah waaaaah waaaaaaaah waaaaaah waaaaaah

[Skull-1]

waaaah waaaaah waaaaah waaaaah waaaaaaaah waaaaaah waaaaaah
The only person whining is you in a feeble attempt to convince yourself you are right in your misguided thinking.

[hater]

:lmao Spurs blew their last chance. the question is can we get to the semis again? very very tough

[dallasmaverickslose]

Dream on.

I would love for them to win but it isn't happening. Most who voted yes are just homers. The odds arenot in our favor.

By saying that, you're admitting that you doubt Timmy's (aka the greatest PF of all time) ability to have another incredible season and lead this squad deep into the playoffs. :nope

[hater]

By saying that, you're admitting that you doubt Timmy's (aka the greatest PF of all time) ability to have another incredible season and lead this squad deep into the playoffs. :nope

Cinderella stories don't repeat. Last year Manu made sure to drive Cinderella's carriage off a cliff.

It's over. let it go

[dallasmaverickslose]

Cinderella stories don't repeat. Last year Manu made sure to drive Cinderella's carriage off a cliff.

It's over. let it go

Why are you assuming that the story is over?

[McGusto55]

One more.......

[hater]

Why are you assuming that the story is over?

the story ended when Manu handed Cinderella's heart to the cannibal witch. wake up.

[dallasmaverickslose]

the story ended when Manu handed Cinderella's heart to the cannibal witch. wake up.

Sigh... I disagree.

[Skull-1]

By saying that, you're admitting that you doubt Timmy's (aka the greatest PF of all time) ability to have another incredible season and lead this squad deep into the playoffs. :nope


No, by saying that I am doubting Manu's inability to completely f Tim out of a ring again. Though a drop off by Timmeh would not surprise me.

[Skull-1]

Cinderella stories don't repeat. Last year Manu made sure to drive Cinderella's carriage off a cliff.

It's over. let it go

This.

[SpurSpurSpurs]

My local basketball channel featured the 2012-2013 championship. Well, it's actually a story of Miami Heat, "the champs" against the Spurs as adversity. It gave me chills from game 1-5 until game 6 was up. I still can't believe what happened, it still hurts. Then game 7, unbearable! Had to switch the TV off.

But I'm pretty optimistic of 2013-2014 season. Last 2 years of the Big 3! Let win this!!!

[spurs10]

We have the motivation. With health I believe we can go far again. Of course the odds of winning a championship are not great, but they are better for us than most teams. That's why you play the games. Cry Havoc had some words of wisdom, 'Everyday we get to watch Tim Duncan play is a gift.'

[Prime Time]

Tbh if I could choose ONE more year for the Spurs to win it all.. it would easily be 2015. That's the flawless way to say goodbye to Tim and Manu, perhaps even TP (If he doesn't resign - which is possible considering this is where the rebuild begins) with Kawhi just starting his prime. Seems like the perfect year to win just one more.


It would kill me seeing Duncan walk out of his final game with his head bowed down in failure.

[Austin_Toros]

Interesting that so many people are confident in Spurs going all the way. Last season's playoffs there were many here who were positive that the Spurs did not have what it takes to win a champtionship.

[xmas1997]

There are a lot of nay Sayers here this year too if you pay any attention to their posts. All you have to do is see who is doing the posting and it pretty much says it all. :lol

[TampaDude]

You mean, are we gonna win the championship AGAIN this year or what...this ain't our first rodeo, ya know...we are the SPURS DYNASTY, baby!

GO SPURS GO!!!!!

[james evans]

Our main competition in the West, the Thunder, have gotten weaker for a 2nd consecutive year. The Clippers are marginally better. The Rockets are a wildcard that can be elite or might be middle of the pack among playoff teams. The Warriors at full health could make a big push for the division against the Clippers. The Warriors and Rockets worry me the most out west because they are sort of unknowns. How much better will the Warriors be with Iguodala, who is not a great shooter? How much better will the Rockets be with Dwight, and now Harden is getting more and more acclimated to being "the guy" on a team
trust me, the thunder are no comp. getting rid of harden was the dumbest mistake ever. and i thank them for it. as for the warriors, no 3 point shooting team has ever made the finals and never will make the finals. their defense isn't good enough to beat us and if u put a man on klay thompson at ALL TIMES(like we should have done with mike miller in the finals) he looks average.

[weeks]

we ride or die, gentlemen.
ride or die.