Duncan, Ginobili, and Parker not suiting up tonight

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine

Spurs just announced Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili are being rested tonight against Golden State ... with Tony Parker (shin) still out, too.


Ayres will be getting 40 minutes.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

The game is televised LOL stern is gonna be pissed

[Darkwaters]

$100,000 fine?

$500,000?

[Chinook]

Start De Colo. The bench needs Belinelli. Thomas could get minutes at the three/SB4 with Diaw likely starting.

[TheGreatYacht]

Starting Kawhi on my Fantasy League

[timtonymanu]

Yes! I want to see Malcolm Thomas play.

Patty usually destroys Golden State too.

[crc21209]

:lol Uh oh. Substantial sanctions part 2 coming...

[RD2191]

:lmao

[Robz4000]

De Colo
Green
Leonard
Ayers (sigh)
Splitter

Mills
Belli
Diaw/Thomas
Bonner/Diaw
Baynes

I hope anyway. CoJo and Belli prolly start again and both the offense and defense go to shit.

[Chomag]

DNP- old

[Chomag]

Wouldn't be surprised if Stern's one last finger to Pop. and the spurs is a 10 game suspension or something lol

To kill them in mexico didnt go according to plan.

[TXstbobcat]

Once again, Popovich giving David Stern the middle finger. :downspin:

[Baam]

If they lose to OKc again at full strength and rested then we may finally get some real change...

[look_at_g_shred]

:lmao

[TheGreatYacht]

Splitter 22 minutes
Ayres 48 minutes
Leonard 28 minutes
Bellineli 24 minutes
CoJo 24 minutes

Bonner 26 minutes
Green 20 minutes
De Culo 24 minutes
Mills 24 minutes
Diaw (suit)
Baynes (suit)
Thomas (suit)

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Realistically, this is good. We can give players like Thomas, Baynes, and Joseph minutes to prove themselves. Mills should start considering he looks like TP9 whenever he plays against Golden State. Ayres might get the start, but I wouldn't be surprised to see Diaw get it either. Thomas should get a few minutes too.

[SupremeGuy]

LMAO @ Pop shitting all over Stern

Even if you're not a fan of the Spurs, this has to make you smile. Fuck Stern. If you're not a Laker or a Heat fan, I don't see how you can like the guy.

[Cry Havoc]

:pctoss just bought tickets to the game before I heard this. Glad they were only $20. :lol I plan to have some really good seats come March.

[look_at_g_shred]

Realistically, this is good. We can give players like Thomas, Baynes, and Joseph minutes to prove themselves. Mills should start considering he looks like TP9 whenever he plays against Golden State. Ayres might get the start, but I wouldn't be surprised to see Diaw get it either. Thomas should get a few minutes too.
No CoJo will start.

[Dex]

Substantial Sanctions happened because he flew the players home. As long as they are sitting on the bench, that bitch Stern isn't gonna do shit.

[Juggity]

Pop about to earn a $500,000 fine from the league. Hope he notified them beforehand

[Baam]

What I don't get is why Pop can't say it long in advance, so that no one loses... What need is there to be all secretive other than fuck the fans?

[Spur|n|Austin]

5th game in 7 nights - I'm willing to bet there will be no fine for this sitting.

[jARS mEsH sEt]

LMAO @ Pop shitting all over Stern

Even if you're not a fan of the Spurs, this has to make you smile. Fuck Stern. If you're not a Laker or a Heat fan, I don't see how you can like the guy.

Fans of every team hate Stern. Laker fans literally call the Spurs the "San Antonio $terns" because they think Stern helped us win championships due to his relationship with Peter Holt.

Non-laker teams think Stern helps the Lakers because they're a big market team and there's lots of ad revenue on the line.

It's comical and it's all bull shit.

[FromWayDowntown]

My guess would be that the Spurs notified the league ahead of time (and probably the Warriors) and got an okay on this decision. Part of Stern's rant last year was that the Spurs hadn't provided those notifications ahead of time, so I doubt they skipped that step this time.

[T Park]

What I don't get is why Pop can't say it long in advance, so that no one loses... What need is there to be all secretive other than fuck the fans?

What need is there to give it all out.

Fans aren't fucked. They know what comes with buying a ticket to a game now a days.

[jARS mEsH sEt]

To summarize, I don't like the guy but I don't hate him either. I'm totally apathetic to Stern.

I do think him fining us $250k last season was a slight against the Spurs given that the Heat and Celtics essentially did the same thing, but $250k doesn't affect Spurs fans so I don't really care.

[SupremeGuy]

Fans of every team hate Stern. Laker fans literally call the Spurs the "San Antonio $terns" because they think Stern helped us win championships due to his relationship with Peter Holt.

Non-laker teams think Stern helps the Lakers because they're a big market team and there's lots of ad revenue on the line.

It's comical and it's all bull shit.Stern has said his dream final would be Lakers v. Lakers. The only thing comical is you believing he doesn't have a rooting interest in big market teams.

[ElNono]

:madrun why is Pop tanking games? :madrun

[jARS mEsH sEt]

Stern has said his dream final would be Lakers v. Lakers. The only thing comical is you believing he doesn't have a rooting interest in big market teams.

Yeah he said that as a joke. Sorry about your brain damage.

[Beaverfuzz]

Splitter gets a double double tonight and then plays vs the Warriors.

[FromWayDowntown]

What need is there to give it all out.

Fans aren't fucked. They know what comes with buying a ticket to a game now a days.

If you buy a ticket to a Spurs game that is the third in four nights or the fifth in seven nights, and particularly if that game is a road game against a quality team, you do so at your own jeopardy. I think that's a pretty well-established thing by now.

[wildcardX]

Somebody should spike Sterns water bottle if he fines the Spurs again.

[look_at_g_shred]

If you buy a ticket to a Spurs game that is the third in four nights or the fifth in seven nights, and particularly if that game is a road game against a quality team, you do so at your own jeopardy. I think that's a pretty well-established thing by now.
Agreed. Problem is, people don't do their homework. They just pick the game they want to go to, yet fail to look at the schedule prior to that game. I think we can all agree that April is a month to stay away from going to the games.

[SupremeGuy]

Yeah he said that as a joke. Sorry about your brain damage.The fuck? Are you being purposely stupid or just trolling me? You seriously don't think Stern has a rooting interest in big market teams? He fined us last year for sitting out players and didn't fine the Heat for doing the exact same thing. As a mental exercise, can you tell me the difference?

[wildcardX]

If they lose to OKc again at full strength and rested then we may finally get some real change...

I'm not sure if Parker will be back for that game.

[SupremeGuy]

Is Stern your fucking dad or something? lol Like WTF? I've never seen someone actually defend him. It's fucking weird.

[RD2191]

:lmao

[look_at_g_shred]

Is Stern your fucking dad or something? lol Like WTF? I've never seen someone actually defend him. It's fucking weird.
Dude's blunted.

[wildcardX]

Realistically, this is good. We can give players like Thomas, Baynes, and Joseph minutes to prove themselves. Mills should start considering he looks like TP9 whenever he plays against Golden State. Ayres might get the start, but I wouldn't be surprised to see Diaw get it either. Thomas should get a few minutes too.

I want to see if Thomas is consistent with that 3pt shot and can play defense. Should be a good game to try Baynes against Bogut. Joseph I think needs the playing time more than anybody as he has not played in the D-League this season(and it shows).

[jARS mEsH sEt]

The fuck? Are you being purposely stupid or just trolling me? You seriously don't think Stern has a rooting interest in big market teams? He fined us last year for sitting out players and didn't fine the Heat for doing the exact same thing. As a mental exercise, can you tell me the difference?

Of course he has a "rooting interest" you fucking idiot. That's not what the argument was about. I implied that there's no conspiracy to actively engage in helping out big market teams.

Jesus christ you are literally retarded. I was actually joking about your brain damage before but holy shit you're literally retarded :lmao

You literally believe that Stern actively fixes games to keep small market teams like the Spurs down and you still watch the NBA anyway. :rollin

If I legitimately thought that the league was fixed there would be no point in watching the NBA.

[KaiRMD1]

Substantial sanctions, Pop with the fuck you to David Stern on his way out HaHaHa

[TheyCallMePro]

I'm all good with the Spurs doing this, but if I'm TNT, I'm apoplectic right now. The Spurs did the exact same thing last year (vs Miami) while playing on TNT. These networks plan to broadcast these nationally televised games months in advance, and the Spurs not playing their stars when these games finally come is like spitting in their face.

We'll see how many times the Spurs play on TNT in the future. You just CAN'T do this when the game is going to be nationally televised.

[SpursRock20]

^^^But the Spurs are boring, right? Who wants to see old guys play if you aren't a Spurs fan?^^^

[RD2191]

I'm all good with the Spurs doing this, but if I'm TNT, I'm apoplectic right now. The Spurs did the exact same thing last year (vs Miami) while playing on TNT. These networks plan to broadcast these nationally televised games months in advance, and the Spurs not playing their stars when these games finally come is like spitting in their face.

We'll see how many times the Spurs play on TNT in the future. You just CAN'T do this when the game is going to be nationally televised.
Blame the NBA for their shit scheduling. Like Sean said on FSSW last night, the Spurs were already in Cali playing the Clips so why not have them play the Warriors next instead of having to fly down to Phoenix to play the Suns and then back to Cali the same night to play the Warriors the next day?

[SupremeGuy]

Of course he has a "rooting interest" you fucking idiot. That's not what the argument was about. I implied that there's no conspiracy to actively engage in helping out big market teams.

Jesus christ you are literally retarded. I was actually joking about your brain damage before but holy shit you're literally retarded :lmao

You literally believe that Stern actively fixes games to keep small market teams like the Spurs down and you still watch the NBA anyway. :rollin

If I legitimately thought that the league was fixed there would be no point in watching the NBA.Sorry, I didn't know you and him were so close. Good luck with that. :toast

http://img.timeinc.net/time/photoessays/2008/david_stern/david_stern_01.jpg

[look_at_g_shred]

I'm all good with the Spurs doing this, but if I'm TNT, I'm apoplectic right now. The Spurs did the exact same thing last year (vs Miami) while playing on TNT. These networks plan to broadcast these nationally televised games months in advance, and the Spurs not playing their stars when these games finally come is like spitting in their face.

We'll see how many times the Spurs play on TNT in the future. You just CAN'T do this when the game is going to be nationally televised.
Even so, it's not like the Spurs get trounced when the big 3 don't play. We are a good team and entertaining to say the least. You can't tell me that Miami game wasn't fun to watch last year.

[SpurPadre]

Agreed. Problem is, people don't do their homework. They just pick the game they want to go to, yet fail to look at the schedule prior to that game. I think we can all agree that April is a month to stay away from going to the games.

No, you're generalizing. I live in the Bay Area so I don't get many opportunities to see the team live. I DID my homework and worried the team might do this but I got the tickets anyways because I'm a fan and again, don't have the chance to see them too often because of where I live.

[look_at_g_shred]

No, you're generalizing. I live in the Bay Area so I don't get many opportunities to see the team live. I DID my homework and worried the team might do this but I got the tickets anyways because I'm a fan and again, don't have the chance to see them too often because of where I live.
Well there son, is your problem.

[RD2191]

Well there son, is your problem.
:lol

[Holden_Caulfield]

lol stern, fuck you.

[Chomag]

Lesson of the day: Dont buy spurs game tickets?

[SpurPadre]

Well there son, is your problem.

Well, no, not really. I'm glad to see the team play live but of course, would rather see the FULL team with ALL of its stars. Can't really knock one for buying tickets to tonight's game.

[BatManu20]

:madrun why is Pop tanking games? :madrun

http://ballislife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/SlamMagCover1.jpg

[Biernutz]

if they are not on a plane to SAT how can Pop get a fine....LBJ sat in the locker room when they played us--no fine

who will GS sit when they play here?

[BatManu20]

Think it's safe to say we'll be seeing Malcolm Thomas tonight.

[marinoman]

:madrun why is Pop tanking games? :madrun

we almost won the game last year.

Im fine with it, NBA regular seaon is very overrated, just be healthy for the playoffs.

[jeebus]

Think it's safe to say we'll be seeing Malcolm Thomas tonight.
Don't underestimate Pop's love for Errors.

[DesignatedT]

It was $62,500 per player last year. I expect a $125,000 fine handed down or else the Spurs should petition to get their $250k back from last year. Not consistent.

[PlayNando]

Nando is finally going to get his well-deserved chance.

[PlayNando]

Pop throwing games, per par. And people act like he gives a damn about the regular season. :lol

[Budkin]

:tu love it. I still think we can pull out a win. This team plays surprisingly well without its stars.

[PlayNando]

:tu love it. I still think we can pull out a win. This team plays surprisingly well without its stars.
We need to play Nando. Cojo can't run the offense without another playmaker. Cojo = useless.

[timtonymanu]

:tu love it. I still think we can pull out a win. This team plays surprisingly well without its stars.

Yeah Patty Mills should have a great game. He usually goes off on the Warriors.

[Arcadian]

It's comical and it's all bull shit.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBu-GE330vU

[Reck]

Pop better be lining his pockets this time he'll have to pony that up himself if fined. lol

Shame tbh. I was looking forward to seeing them play tonight.

[lefty]

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[jARS mEsH sEt]

Pop better be lining his pockets this time he'll have to pony that up himself if fined. lol

Shame tbh. I was looking forward to seeing them play tonight.

Peter Holt has many millions to spare. A $250k fine doesn't phase someone with his kind of net worth, although interestingly enough Holt is probably on the lower end of NBA owners in terms of net worth.

[DAF86]

It will be interesting to see how Kawhi performs.

[AntiChrist]

Oddly enough, this makes the game more interesting to me.

[heyheymymy]

restgate!

[pgardn]

50 game season and 4 playoff teams from each conference would solve the problem.

82 games is/has been a joke.

[Otaku]

The game is televised LOL stern is gonna be pissed

No Miami, no problem

[TampaDude]

413782101125652482

Pop trolling Stern hard... :lol

[Dex]

Spurs record with the Big 3: 20-5 (80%)

Spurs record without the Big 3: 1-0 (100%)

Obviously Tim, Tony, and Manu are holding this team back.

[capek]

Spurs record with the Big 3: 20-5 (80%)

Spurs record without the Big 3: 1-0 (100%)

Obviously Tim, Tony, and Manu are holding this team back.

Think of all the rings we could have won without those losers! :depressed