Reasons to believe Spurs can repeat next year

[Brazil]

Post here the reasons you believe Spurs can repeat next year..


Here are some:


- Kawi is gonna blossom next year, this FMVP is a huge confidence booster. Pop said in an interview offense will go more and more through him. Kid can deliver, he is gonna work his ass off this summer. From Tim to Tony to Kawi...
- If we can resign everybody dat motion offense is amazing. Spurs are a step ahead of everybody, teams depending on one or two star players won't keep up with that team. OKC is gonna be the major obstacle but Kawi becoming an offensive force is turning things around for the Spurs in dat match up.
- Parker is gonna have his first full summer of rest since almost 4 years now, he is going to come back strong imo. As we saw in interviews, during trophies ceremony and during these POs, he is ready to become a facilitator and take what opponents defense is willing to give him. Rested he will destroy teams letting him play.
- The Green-Kawi duo is a freaking nightmare for the league, these two are the best perimeter defenders. They will give Spurs capacity to make play on the D end. Green is a much better player than last year, he will improve again. He showed that he can put the ball on the floor during that serie, if he works hard on that aspect dude is gonna be a headache for opponents.
- Tim and Manu... nuff said

[webshad]

Depends what kinda move OKC makes.

Do Miami get their big 4, which I really doubt.

[ceperez]

1. They demolished the 2 time champions, 3 straight games, 2 of them on the road. Wasn't even close.
2. The Spurs weren't this good at the start of the season, at the end of the regular season. They only got this good on game 7 against Dallas.
3. Spurs players learned something while playing against Mavs, Blazers, Thunder and Heat that you cannot teach playing in the regular season.
4. Parker isn't as good as he was last season. He was horrible in game 5, yet they still blow out the Heat.

So even despite the decline of the big 3, the other players are getting better.

The Sixth ring however will require one thing... Boris Diaw is aggressive in offense.

[MannyIsGod]

Gotta bring back the crew. But if Diaw and Patty come back, I feel good!

[ceperez]

Depends what kinda move OKC makes.

Do Miami get their big 4, which I really doubt.

OKC is going to still be a problem. Presti always seems to draft well.

Miami will still be dominant and can easily get back to the finals (considering how bad the east is). James has no intention of moving his talent to the West. Wade likely will never leave the Heat. So odds that their big 3 re-sign with the Heat are really high. Still, they need more youth to keep up with the Spurs.

BTW... will Gasol go to Mephis or will he sign with the Spurs?

[101A]

Another year of "Corporate Knowledge" vs. Father time.

Better = Leonard, Green, Mills, Diaw, Belli (this could be significant), the rest of the cast less Rocket
(If Spurs don't resign Mills or Diaw, would be significant)

Worse = Timmy, Manu

? = Parker (A year older, but that Summer rest could be enormous) - I suspect he'll be more consistent, with more MVParker moments

Starting out with a pretty significant gap between themselves and the rest of the league, I like the Spur's chances.

[Brazil]

OKC is going to still be a problem. Presti always seems to draft well.

Miami will still be dominant and can easily get back to the finals (considering how bad the east is). James has no intention of moving his talent to the West. Wade likely will never leave the Heat. So odds that their big 3 re-sign with the Heat are really high. Still, they need more youth to keep up with the Spurs.

BTW... will Gasol go to Mephis or will he sign with the Spurs?

Miami and OKC will be the major roadblocks for the Spurs, they are going to make moves obviously. In the west, if Brooks and Westbrook have a bit of a brain they will use Spurs way to make their team better and try to become less iso dependent.

[Brazil]

Another year of "Corporate Knowledge" vs. Father time.

Better = Leonard, Green, Mills, Diaw, Belli (this could be significant), the rest of the cast less Rocket
(If Spurs don't resign Mills or Diaw, would be significant)

Worse = Timmy, Manu

? = Parker (A year older, but that Summer rest could be enormous) - I suspect he'll be more consistent, with more MVParker moments

Starting out with a pretty significant gap between themselves and the rest of the league, I like the Spur's chances.

I don't think Boris will improve that much tbh best outcome for him is to keep up playing at the level he showed during the POs

[ceperez]

Parker - same
Green - better
Leonard - better
Splitter - same
Duncan - decline

Mills - better
Manu - decline
Belinelli - better
Diaw - same
Baynes - better

Joseph - better
Bonner - gone?
Ayres - same
Daye - better

If Spurs sign Gasol... pretty much game over for the league.

[100%duncan]

Bring Diaw and Patty back and we're good to compete for the B2B.

[tlongII]

I don't think so. Age should finally catch up with you guys.

[webshad]

Parker - same
Green - better
Leonard - better
Splitter - same
Duncan - decline

Mills - better
Manu - decline
Belinelli - better
Diaw - same
Baynes - better

Joseph - better
Bonner - gone?
Ayres - same
Daye - better

If Spurs sign Gasol... pretty much game over for the league.

Would Gasol want to be a Spurs or would he rather play with his brother?

[ducks]

when Duncan was on the sideline when pop did not play Duncan and Splitter together
splitter played well

[mclinejr]

I don't think so. Age should finally catch up with you guys.

Have you not learned anything yet? :lmao

[CosmicCowboy]

Spurs are gonna have to step up and pay Patty Mills

Somebody will offer him a lot of money and a starting job

[gameFACE]

Sign Diaw and Mills. Bonners contract is up and won't be back and Baynes is qualifying, I think. So look for a big that could further help conserve Duncan. Baynes is always a fallback. Not sure about Daye. Also a trade involving Belinelli for a wing that can help conserve Manu. You could always keep Belinelli and hope that he'll perform better after a year in the system. Tony should be fine since he won't be as pressured to carry the team with Kawhi's emergence. So basically, it's the same team.

[Steve-O-Matic]

1. Re-sign Diaw and Mills (much easier said than done)
2. Bring Adam Hanga over as a reserve SF who can provide spot minutes behind Kawhi as a defensive specialist and begin his States-side development
3. Use our #1 pick to acquire a player (either through selection or trade) who can contribute in 2014-15, not on another foreigner who is 3+ years away under a best case scenario

[TheTruth]

Have you not learned anything yet? :lmao

Have you? tlongII gonna troll...

[KawhiLeonard]

Only team I'm worried about is Houston and okc

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Why not. Only team I'm worried about right now are the Thunder. And I guess the Heat if they revamp and get better role players, which will be hard.

[ceperez]

Would Gasol want to be a Spurs or would he rather play with his brother?

He'll probably play with his brother. He already made a lot of money, has won championships, so I'm not sure what else motivates him.

[Pako]

I know OKC will be one of the biggest obstacle but with how Kawhi plays against the King, I think he can eat Durant lunch next season.. I hope Baynes will be able to contribute more next season to relieve some pressure on Duncan...

[024]

I don't know about repeating but the Spurs should not stop rebuilding. They can keep Diaw and Mills and develop talent at the same time. Every year requires some luck since Parker/Ginobili/Duncan are getting older and more susceptible to injuries. Spurs need to stay vigilant and hunt for good players they can insert into the system if anyone declines/retires/gets injured.

[Mr. Body]

All depends on OKC. They'll still be our biggest obstacle by far.

But things otherwise look really, really good. Resign Diaw and Mills, tinker with some of the outer parts like Ayres and Bonner. Otherwise you're still super solid.

[Brazil]

I like Bonner tbh I think he played a nice little role in this PO run but we whould not keep him

[ceperez]

All depends on OKC. They'll still be our biggest obstacle by far.

But things otherwise look really, really good. Resign Diaw and Mills, tinker with some of the outer parts like Ayres and Bonner. Otherwise you're still super solid.

If Mills and Diaw get signed, there's not a lot of flexibility left.

Should CoJo be traded if Mills is signed?
Should Bonner be kept for the minimum?
Should Baynes be re-signed?
Should Ayres be traded or waived?
Any cheap aging veterans worth signing? Vince Carter? Rashard Lewis? Ray Allen? Kirilenko?

[Mr. Body]

If Mills and Diaw get signed, there's not a lot of flexibility left.

Should CoJo be traded if Mills is signed?
Should Bonner be kept for the minimum?
Should Baynes be re-signed?
Should Ayres be traded or waived?
Any cheap aging veterans worth signing? Vince Carter? Rashard Lewis? Ray Allen? Kirilenko?

Keep Joseph if he wants to stay. Resign Bonner for cheap if he wants to. Resign Baynes. Don't keep Ayres. Take a look a look at ring-chasing, smart vets.

[Kineto]

Post here the reasons you believe Spurs can repeat next year..


Here are some:


- Kawi is gonna blossom next year, this FMVP is a huge confidence booster. Pop said in an interview offense will go more and more through him. Kid can deliver, he is gonna work his ass off this summer. From Tim to Tony to Kawi...
- If we can resign everybody dat motion offense is amazing. Spurs are a step ahead of everybody, teams depending on one or two star players won't keep up with that team. OKC is gonna be the major obstacle but Kawi becoming an offensive force is turning things around for the Spurs in dat match up.
- Parker is gonna have his first full summer of rest since almost 4 years now, he is going to come back strong imo. As we saw in interviews, during trophies ceremony and during these POs, he is ready to become a facilitator and take what opponents defense is willing to give him. Rested he will destroy teams letting him play.
- The Green-Kawi duo is a freaking nightmare for the league, these two are the best perimeter defenders. They will give Spurs capacity to make play on the D end. Green is a much better player than last year, he will improve again. He showed that he can put the ball on the floor during that serie, if he works hard on that aspect dude is gonna be a headache for opponents.
- Tim and Manu... nuff said

- SA have bird rights to sign Diaw + Mills (+ Bonner eventually)
- full non tax payer MLE (maybe enough for Gasol, Kirilenko, or more realistically Mc Roberts)
- BAE is also available
- $1.4M trade exception for the de colo transfert.

[webshad]

I know OKC will be one of the biggest obstacle but with how Kawhi plays against the King, I think he can eat Durant lunch next season.. I hope Baynes will be able to contribute more next season to relieve some pressure on Duncan...

The King actually attacks the basket, Durant loves to shoot and gets a lot of help from the ref. I get the feeling for Kawhi, Lebron is easier to guard.

In no shape am I saying Durant is better than LBJ, we all know LBJ was the real mvp this year. I mean look at his team, a bunch of scrubs.

Westbrook will be a dangerous SOB next year if he doesn't get injured again.

[Chinook]

The only reason you need is that the roster has more upside left than decline. If they can make a couple of smart moves, they'll tip that balance even more.

[Brazil]

The only reason you need is that the roster has more upside left than decline. If they can make a couple of smart moves, they'll tip that balance even more.

For me this team has more upside left than decline, I'm not saying they will repeat but they definitely can. Kawi, Green, Parker that's some solid updside. If we can resign Diaw and Patty, we need to get rid of Matt, Ayres and Daye are due for 1,1 M each and should go too

[101A]

I don't think Boris will improve that much tbh best outcome for him is to keep up playing at the level he showed during the POs

He is still growing within the system, I believe. His skills make the Spurs offense more efficient than any I can remember; he is realizing this more and more.

[webshad]

I hope they can, but I highly doubt it. The hunger and drive won't be there. That team looks like it is completely satisfied!

[Arcadian]

Just the fact that Kawhi went head-to-head with the best player in the league (and of his generation) and not only outplayed him at times, but won the Finals MVP while going against him, is reason enough for us to be very confident moving forward! Kawhi will be an all-star next season.

[BillMc]

Depends what kinda move OKC makes.

Do Miami get their big 4, which I really doubt.

OKC has already committed to Brooks. Therefore, while they're a threat, we should be favored.

[BillMc]

I predict with some rest Parker is slightly better next year.

[Malik Hairston]

Potential reasons for concern:

- Duncan and Ginobili another year older
- Re-signing Mills
- Diaw losing motivation after winning the title
- Parker may be on the decline

Reasons to believe:

- Leonard's growth and increased role in the system
- Green continuing to expand his game and earning Pop's trust
- Parker not playing in the Summer
- Belinelli getting better in the system, hopefully learning defensive principles
- The Heat have limited growth potential, the Clippers/Rockets are led by career chokers, and OKC still has Scott Brooks

[The_Game]

Okc
Clippers
Warriors

Only major issues. Depends who pop brings in via free agency

[PingPong]

I think players like Mills, Splitter, Leonard will play more loose, with less pressure. Pop should cut Tim and Manu's playing time against most of the teams in the regular season. The bench outperformed the starters in the final. Parker slump made the team less dependent of him too

[perfectdark]

I doubt parker has the bball IQ to be a distributor
he makes some good passes here and there but he will always be a shoot first player

[BlackSilver]

1. The team finally and truly exemplified the idea that they can win by sticking with team ball even in dark times. That allowed any number of players to have a monster quarter or two and tip the game in our favor. Gone are the days of force feeding the big 3 to bail us out of tough times.
2. Nitpicking of course, but the only blemish left on TD/Pop's legacy is the absence of repeat championships. Why not have one last go?
3. If they didn't blow things up after last 2013, why do so now? Bonner is gone, Patty and Diaw will stay. What we don't need is a return to the old philosophy of signing corpses like Kirilenko or Pau for a title run. Get a viable and young backup for Kawhi and that's about it.

[lefty]

I doubt parker has the bball IQ to be a distributor
he makes some good passes here and there but he will always be a shoot first player
translation : he is a dumb balhog :lol

[crc21209]

The big key will be bringing back Diaw and Mills. Both seem to love playing here, so hopefully they stay. I think Diaw is a near lock, mainly because he gets to play with TP and nobody will offer him crazy money because of what happened to him in Charlotte. He wants to play for a winner, and SA is one of the few teams that can contend for another 2-3 years or so (hopefully). As for Patty, as long as some team doesnt throw a crazy offer his way, I see him coming back...

[Brazil]

I hope they can, but I highly doubt it. The hunger and drive won't be there. That team looks like it is completely satisfied!

of course they looked satisfied, they just won, erased last year and validated all the Spurs were doing to change their playing style. They showed their new way to play bb can be a winner that's huge. Now after a good summer of rest, they will be hungry to play the style we have seen during the POs, they all love this motion offense.

It's not like they got lucky to win a title they dominated these POs they will be eager to show they are the best team in the nba next season imho

[webshad]

of course they looked satisfied, they just won, erased last year and validated all the Spurs were doing to change their playing style. They showed their new way to play bb can be a winner that's huge. Now after a good summer of rest, they will be hungry to play the style we have seen during the POs, they all love this motion offense.

It's not like they got lucky to win a title they dominated these POs they will be eager to show they are the best team in the nba next season imho

I hope :lobt:. But even if they don't, 5 is plently!!!!

Just forget about next season and enjoy the present time!!!!

[biskvito]

I wonder what other teams will do to match this confident Spurs. You can't beat this kind of teamwork with individual talent alone. It's going to be interesting to see what happens. Maybe teams will go after more PG able players?

[Brazil]

I hope :lobt:. But even if they don't, 5 is plently!!!!

Just forget about next season and enjoy the present time!!!!

The funny thing is I was like if they won a new title, I will just not give a fuck anymore, Manu and Tim should retire blahblah... same yesterday... but I'm already projecting next season. That's how the human brain works, for the players process will take more time but they will go from satisfied to hungry in a couple of months... that's how it works

[r0drig0lac]

because they are the best and most complete team in the league

[Brazil]

because they are the best and most complete team in the league

Thats the situation today but things change, other teams reload.

[BackHome]

For me this team has more upside left than decline, I'm not saying they will repeat but they definitely can. Kawi, Green, Parker that's some solid updside. If we can resign Diaw and Patty, we need to get rid of Matt, Ayres and Daye are due for 1,1 M each and should go too

Totally agree I think we need to sign Bertrans to replace Matt and look at free agent that could help out at PF.

[Brazil]

I still believe most urgent need is a back up SF tbh

[superbigtime]

Cant comprehend how Vegas has MIA as better odds in 2015 than the Spurs.

[KaiRMD1]

Mills & Diaw have to come back, they are an integral part

[Brazil]

Cant comprehend how Vegas has MIA as better odds in 2015 than the Spurs.

They never learn

[r0drig0lac]

Thats the situation today but things change, other teams reload.chemistry of this team is very high, I see no better team just with talent, as previously mentioned, we discovered how to hit the thunder, it was the most challenging team, the team remains intact (maybe the replacement of Bonner by someone mirza type), I think we are the favorites for next season

[KL2]

I don't feel comfortable against OKC, not because they're good, but because they get carried by the refs.

If SA can add a decent backup SF and 1 more key role player that can play D they got the repeat on lock.

[Ghazi]

Probably not a good idea to be complacent, but i yhink if the Spurs stand pat they will be a force again next year. Also, theyre now built such that they can have dominant regular seasons as well, ensuring a good seed for the playoffs

[Ghazi]

The spurs are old rumor started around 2007z when the corpses of Oberto Finley and Bowen were around putting major pressure on the big 3.. Now they have a blend of youth and depth that will allow their window to last until the big 3 retire imo

[Ghazi]

Horry was another corpse on that 2008 team. Imo 2008-2010 the Spurs window was closed

[ohmwrecker]

I doubt parker has the bball IQ to be a distributor
he makes some good passes here and there but he will always be a shoot first player

You don't understand the Spurs system.

[Two10Whitey]

I still believe most urgent need is a back up SF tbh

Isn't Vince Carter a free agent? He would be a good back up considering he gave us problems in the first round.

[superbigtime]

They never learn

So true. I guess even Vegas is salty!

[Brazil]

Isn't Vince Carter a free agent? He would be a good back up considering he gave us problems in the first round.

Always thought Carter was a solid signing for the mavs but too late now for the spurs dude is pretty much finished or close to

[Uriel]

We were by far the best team in the NBA this year, by any statistical measure. Net rating / point differential, regular season record, playoff record, etc. Perhaps the best reason to hope that we can still repeat next year is that even if the team drops off, which is far from guaranteed, the distance between us and the 2nd best team is so great, that we might still end up on top overall.

[SpurSwag]

Honestly, give me this championship team healthy and I would take them to win pretty much every championship over the past few years and the next couple too. I have 100% confidence that if this exact team gets to the playoffs healthy next year, we'll do it again. Gotta make sure Boris and Patty are back on board, I think will get Boris but Patty is the one i'm more worried about.

[Mugen]

-OKC sealed their fate when they announced Brooks would be back next season.

-The Clippers don't have the pieces that will give the Spurs trouble.

-The Warriors are one big move away from being serious contenders. Bring in Love and they'll be dangerous.

-Ditto for the Rockets but they still have a coaching issue like the Thunder tbh.

[Mel_13]

-OKC sealed their fate when they announced Brooks would be back next season.

-The Clippers don't have the pieces that will give the Spurs trouble.

-The Warriors are one big move away from being serious contenders. Bring in Love and they'll be dangerous.

-Ditto for the Rockets but they still have a coaching issue like the Thunder tbh.

OKC has enough talent to be a threat despite Brooks. If they had kept Harden and had a competent coach, they would win the West every year.

[Mugen]

OKC has enough talent to be a threat despite Brooks. If they had kept Harden and had a competent coach, they would win the West every year.

They don't have a competent coach and they lucked into the WCF despite Ibaka's injury. They're still the the Spurs' toughest matchup if rosters stay the same but I'd be more scared if either they a) got a new head coach b) Ibaka/Durant develop a post game

They already said they're keeping Brooks and the jury is still out on B. I'm most intrigued by what the Rockets do over the summer in terms of competing w/ the Spurs for the West next year tbh.

[Mel_13]

They don't have a competent coach and they lucked into the WCF despite Ibaka's injury. They're still the the Spurs' toughest matchup if rosters stay the same but I'd be more scared if either they a) got a new head coach b) Ibaka/Durant develop a post game

They already said they're keeping Brooks and the jury is still out on B. I'm most intrigued by what the Rockets do over the summer in terms of competing w/ the Spurs for the West next year tbh.

That was the point I was trying to make. Even with no improvements, they present more problems for the Spurs than any other team in the NBA. Every other team, IMO, needs to make improvements to really challenge a healthy Spurs team with everyone returning.

[Brazil]

That was the point I was trying to make. Even with no improvements, they present more problems for the Spurs than any other team in the NBA. Every other team, IMO, needs to make improvements to really challenge a healthy Spurs team with everyone returning.

Okc and heat are the biggest threats for the Spurs. Biggest improvement to be expected from okc is a different Westbrook, he had a great PO run, seeing how the spurs are playing I think he might get things together, a more polished Westbrook along with Durant and Ibaka is gonna be a nightmare to deal with IMO

[Mel_13]

Okc and heat are the biggest threats for the Spurs. Biggest improvement to be expected from okc is a different Westbrook, he had a great PO run, seeing how the spurs are playing I think he might get things together, a more polished Westbrook along with Durant and Ibaka is gonna be a nightmare to deal with IMO

Can you imagine those three plus Harden coached by Brett Brown or Budenholzer?

[Brazil]

Can you imagine those three plus Harden coached by Brett Brown or Budenholzer?

A true nightmare, I truly believe those guys would have already rang. The harden move is one of the most mind blowing in last decade tbh

[Mel_13]

A true nightmare, I truly believe those guys would have already rang. The harden move is one of the most mind blowing in last decade tbh

Yep

[SilverSpur]

Gary Neal will call Patty and tell him "take what they give you and enjoy the ride"

[AASATX]

Gary Neal will call Patty and tell him "take what they give you and enjoy the ride"


We can only hope. That being said I understand if Patty leaves for a crazy offer the spurs wont/cant match. Hope he's back though, he's the only one I worry about. I'm not worried about Diaw leaving at all.

[The_Game]

OKC will be the biggest threat. No matter how bad Brooks is if they get a good pickup with the MLE they will be great.

[The_Game]

Imo OKC would of beat miami too.

[dg7md]

We should get some ring chasers and let Errors and Bonner go... But Diaw and Patty staying are huge to our chances going forward.

Manu and Tim will regress quite a bit, but as long as they still show up for the playoffs we should be in good shape and likely get the first or second seed in the West.

[100%duncan]

We should get some ring chasers and let Errors and Bonner go... But Diaw and Patty staying are huge to our chances going forward.

Manu and Tim will regress quite a bit, but as long as they still show up for the playoffs we should be in good shape and likely get the first or second seed in the West.

Who would you replace for Bonner to be the spacer against OKC? Bonner is important in certain match-ups IMO. can't believe i said that sheesh

[dg7md]

Who would you replace for Bonner to be the spacer against OKC? Bonner is important in certain match-ups IMO. can't believe i said that sheesh

No clue tbh, but I'm sure the front office will come up with something, even if it means a new deal for Bonner. He shouldn't be paid that much though... we need that money for Diaw/Patty/possible FA.

[100%duncan]

No clue tbh, but I'm sure the front office will come up with something, even if it means a new deal for Bonner. He shouldn't be paid that much though... we need that money for Diaw/Patty/possible FA.

IMO Bonner takes what is give to him. Not sure any team would give him a contract to make him give-up a possible repeat and 3rd title for him.

[Prime Time]

OKC is going to be hell next year. They want revenge and their core will be a year older.

[Kidd K]

Reason #1: The Spurs just long dicked the b2b super team NBA champs by the largest margin in the history of the NBA Finals.

What other reason do we need? :lol

Get your trolling in while you can. We only have a year or two of Duncan left to carry us.

[Fireball]

I have a small worry regarding Tim Duncan. I know he is all business and prepares himself and his body like no one else. But could he be like the 99 year old man who looks really fit and all, but after reaching his 100th birthday he declines fast and dies becase all he ever wanted was to reach 100.

Timmy wanted this 5th championship so bad, so perhaps there might be something mentally in the back of his mind preventing him to drive his 38year old body doing the things he did the past three seasons.

I have faith in Timmy that if he choses his player option he will try to move forward as if nothing happened. But that inner drive that is needed to motivate you in such a high age for a pro-athlete might be not the same as it was ...

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Paragraph spacing please.

The only reason I see Duncan opting out is to sign another two year deal b/c he wants to beyond next season. Duncan still looks great for his age. I really feel they (Manu, Tim, TP) want that back-to-back titles that have been eluding their entire careers.

Spurs have the team to win another championship next year. I am not worried about the OKC. The Spurs have figured out their defense w/ Ibaka and the Spurs can beat them now. Spurs just need to focus on getting the #1 seed again.