The Passing Of Torch Has Taken Place......

[Atl Spur]

Even though he is/has been recognized as the best player on our team, tonight showed just how dominant Kawhi has become! I think if our veterans acquiesce, we can beat anyone. Pop can clearly see Tony refusing to give Kawhi the ball thus having to demand he pass it to him...... Time to pass the torch.

[TheGreatYacht]

Aldridge needed more shots

[Mugen]

Spurs made their 4th quarter run when the Big 3 was sitting down. That was the real passing of the torch and not Pop yelling at Porky tbh.

[SpurPadre]

If only that selfish bastard red head passed the torch to Butler, tbh...

[LongtimeSpursFan]

I thought the offense looked more like what wins championships when TP/Aldridge were the focal points on offense. Timmy even had a couple of good looks and layups with Parker running the show. The rest of the game was hero ball like OKC.

[YGWHI]

When people say they like/want Parker to be the focal point on offense instead of Kawhi...:lmao

Wait...:lmao


No shit :lmao

[Atl Spur]

The best thing the vets can do is step aside....... Timmy and Manu has done it for LaMarcus & Kawhi. It's time Tony!

[Atl Spur]

Posting up smaller players is our advantage.....

[MoSpur]

Yeah it's starting to show more that this team belongs to Leonard and Aldridge

[DMC]

It's not in Tony to step aside. Just ask Brent.

[skulls138]

Aldridge needed more shotsAldridge needs to make his presence felt. He is right, this is Kawhi's team...because Kawhimakes it his team. Kawhi is playing like a man possessed and LMA could take a pointer or two from him frankly.

[Atl Spur]

I think Aldridge and Leonard will be just fine playing together. Pop tonight was basically telling Tony to cut the crap and fall in line! Kawhi is way to respectful to the big three to ever upstage any one of them but Pop has had enough of it!

[sananspursfan21]

It's not in Tony to step aside. Just ask Brent.

GOT EEM

[Atl Spur]

Is it me or does Kawhi own KD's Soul?

[DMC]

Is it me or does Kawhi own KD's Soul?

KD is trapped on the Island of Kawhi.

[Atl Spur]

The Kawhiian Island..... lol

https://www.facebook.com/Kawhiian-Island-1435164310117755/?ref=hl

[cutewizard]

Kawhi rulessssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

[Atl Spur]

I am thinking Durant reaaallllyyyy regrets opening his mouth up about leonard these days!!! This dude possesses that one trait that can't be taught......HEART!

[J_Paco]

The "torch" was passed on June 16th, 2014, actually. They are just going through the "growing pains" of shifting the offense from point guard/ball movement oriented to a more high/low post oriented offense. Every transition isn't smooth or without bumps along the way, but overall Tony has done a great job of accepting the third option role.

Like El Nono and other folks have noticed fatigue maybe setting in with Parker, though. Parker is under the false impression that he can play ball year round without adversely effecting him, but he's totally wrong.

[Atl Spur]

I just thought it was such a telling sign last night that Pop had to DEMAND Tony pass the ball to Kawhi!

[Atl Spur]

Kawhi looked very uncomfortable while this was happening; almost like he go his big brother in trouble with their parent!! lol

[Atl Spur]

Mark my words.... when he is fully unleashed, the NBA will be his playground! He and steph play to be the greatest to do it; they will battle for the next five so years at elite levels barring injuries.

[J_Paco]

I just thought it was such a telling sign last night that Pop had to DEMAND Tony pass the ball to Kawhi!

No, Pop demanded that Tony let Kawhi bring the ball up and run the offense. Which isn't completely shocking since Tony, Manu and (sometimes) Patty usually handle that. It isn't any different than him yelling for a play to be ran or for a time out to be called.

Of course, since Tirico made a point to mention it on-air some folks jump on that fact and act like Pop was "calling Tony out" or something.

[Atl Spur]

It transpired in crunch time which makes all the difference in the world! Go back and look at the body language and then tell me if wasn't an awkward moment to say the least for the two players.

[bic50]

The "torch" was passed on June 16th, 2014, actually. They are just going through the "growing pains" of shifting the offense from point guard/ball movement oriented to a more high/low post oriented offense. Every transition isn't smooth or without bumps along the way, but overall Tony has done a great job of accepting the third option role.

Like El Nono and other folks have noticed fatigue maybe setting in with Parker, though. Parker is under the false impression that he can play ball year round without adversely effecting him, but he's totally wrong.

[Kikoluna]

No, Pop demanded that Tony let Kawhi bring the ball up and run the offense. Which isn't completely shocking since Tony, Manu and (sometimes) Patty usually handle that. It isn't any different than him yelling for a play to be ran or for a time out to be called.

Of course, since Tirico made a point to mention it on-air some folks jump on that fact and act like Pop was "calling Tony out" or something.
I disagree. It was go time and pop wanted the best player to have the ball, old 7th grade style. Pop knew there was a good chance Tony would dribble dribble dribble and then f-up. It was a huge message to me.

[Atl Spur]

I disagree. It was go time and pop wanted the best player to have the ball, old 7th grade style. Pop knew there was a good chance Tony would dribble dribble dribble and then f-up. It was a huge message to me.

I totally agree!

[Sean Cagney]

If only that selfish bastard red head passed the torch to Butler, tbh...

Man we never get rid of that red jackass every single time it makes sense too..... I hate Bonner...

[CGD]

Now we just need a new third banana to run with Leonard and LMA for the next 4 years.

[100%duncan]

Is it me or does Kawhi own KD's Soul?

Yeah :lol ever since '14. First game of the season too, kawhi owning durant but spurs choked the lead.

[Atl Spur]

In my heart of hearts I truly believe he doesn't like KD!

[100%duncan]

In my heart of hearts I truly believe he doesn't like KD!

No love lost, they didnt even give the fake handshake or nicca hug after the game. At least he does it with lebron and some others iirc

[bic50]

In my heart of hearts I truly believe he doesn't like KD!

I believe pop doesn't either. He really wanted kawhi going at him both games they matched up.

[Atl Spur]

Great thing about Kawhi is, he's not here to be friends with any of these pseudo superstars! He comes out to destroy and get better all the time. It seems to be internal motivation which push him to greatness!

[Atl Spur]

Kawhi would have never gone out to party with Lebron after losing that championship ala Danny Green! Verde wants to be accepted into the clique, Kawhi wants to start a Clique!!!

[Blake]

Aldridge needed more shots

I agree. He should be option 1A imo

[bic50]

I agree. He should be option 1A imo

It doesn't really matter. The :lma+:claw combo is looking pretty good

[TheMulletMan3000]

This this guy needs more shots and this guy should be 1st option debate is retarded. You take the most efficient shot possible. Who the fuck cares who takes most shots. Only W matters.

[Blake]

It doesn't really matter. The :lma+:claw combo is looking pretty good

It might be nit picking, but I'd rather go with the 10 time all star whose offense is undeniably proven over a defensive guy who's offense, while looking all star level fantastic, still seems to be a work in progress...imo.

but yeah at the moment, don't fix if not broke etc

[Blake]

This this guy needs more shots and this guy should be 1st option debate is retarded. You take the most efficient shot possible. Who the fuck cares who takes most shots. Only W matters.

Excellent in depth take. You must be a coach or something

[313]

Aldridge needed more shotsKawhobe with ten more shots and only 2 more points :wowshades of Kobe/Shaq tbh :wakeup

[Hoops Czar]

When people say they like/want Parker to be the focal point on offense instead of Kawhi...:lmao

Wait...:lmao


No shit :lmao

Parker hasn't been the focal point of the offense in 2.5 years you dumb shit. :lol Keep pedaling backwards though. It suits your posting style.

[TheMulletMan3000]

Excellent in depth take. You must be a coach or something

Of course it is not. I'm not even dreaming of achieving the quality of your takes like He should be option 1A imo

[SpursDynasty]

Kawhi is the Warrior stopper.

[DAF86]

Posting up smaller players is our advantage.....

And it's the way to beat GS. I think we should move the ball a little less in favour of posting up Kawhi and LA more against the Warriors. It slows the game down and it prevents turnovers.

[Atl Spur]

Never ever let facts get in the way of opinion.......

[TheGreatYacht]

Kawhobe with ten more shots and only 2 more points :wowshades of Kobe/Shaq tbh :wakeup
That can cost you a series, tbh.. Pop needs to even the shot distribution asap

[Atl Spur]

Let this man grow into the superstar he is destined to become.....just be happy he is on our team!

[kaji157]

I think has already passed, but leadership wise, it´s like Tim and Manu are still on another level. Which is logical considering they are old as fuck.

That´s why we will need them both at least in the form they were early in the season, because of what they transmit when they are playing well, everyone looks up to them, so they showing effort, and succeeding, makes everyone focus more, make better effort, and so.

Both Duncan and Manu take our defense and our bench, respectively, to another level when they are at their highest possible level.

Of course we will need Leonard and Aldridge to play up to their responsibilities in order to even have a chance, but i think for us to win it all, we will also need the veterans, even Tony to show up time to time.

[bic50]

Parker hasn't been the focal point of the offense in 2.5 years you dumb shit. :lol Keep pedaling backwards though. It suits your posting style.

He's saying some on this board were advocating for parker to be the focal point on offense still.

[Atl Spur]

Mark my words, One day we will revisit these asinine post that suggest Kawhi Leonard not being anything short of the best in the world!! His fire is not artificial; burns from with in! Its white hot....

[loveforthegame]

That can cost you a series, tbh.. Pop needs to even the shot distribution asap


After 66 games / shots per game

15.1 Kwa
14 LMA
10 Porker
7.8 GNob
7.6 Patty
7.2 Green
7.2 Duncan
5.6 West
5.0 Diaw
4.1 Rockin Johny Simmons
2.8 Leashed Boban


After 66 games / shots per 36 minutes

16.5 Kwa
16.5 LMA tied
14.4 GNob
13.3 Patty
13.2 Porker also a virtual tie
12.8 Boban when unleashed
11.4 David West
10 Timmy Dunkar, Green, Diaw, Rockin Johny Simmons all about 10
8.8 Kyle Anderson

Hmm. Would you look at that.

[bic50]

Let this man grow into the superstar he is destined to become.....just be happy he is on our team!

clowns like greatcuck 313 don't want to see kawhi grow. They rather the spurs lose tbh

[SAGirl]

In my heart of hearts I truly believe he doesn't like KD!
I agree. :claw

[bic50]

Hmm. Would you look at that.

:lol

[King Emmanuel]

The passing of the torch happened 9 years ago

tim duncan to tony parker

[KenziE]

No, Pop demanded that Tony let Kawhi bring the ball up and run the offense. Which isn't completely shocking since Tony, Manu and (sometimes) Patty usually handle that. It isn't any different than him yelling for a play to be ran or for a time out to be called.

Of course, since Tirico made a point to mention it on-air some folks jump on that fact and act like Pop was "calling Tony out" or something.

read below


I disagree. It was go time and pop wanted the best player to have the ball, old 7th grade style. Pop knew there was a good chance Tony would dribble dribble dribble and then f-up. It was a huge message to me.

this tbh ... Parker was put to his place by Pop fall in line of gtfo


In my heart of hearts I truly believe he doesn't like KD!

KD with the system player comment just made Kawhi crush him everytime they play each other he wont admit it but it shows and Pop is right there to unleash him .. They know the deal KD disrespecting Kawhi and he doesnt even have a ring hoping they face OKC so they break the team apart after an absolute ass whooping of a series .

[sasaint]

Spurs made their 4th quarter run when the Big 3 was sitting down. That was the real passing of the torch and not Pop yelling at Porky tbh.

Plus Pop benched Tony like 1 minute into the game a couple of games back (I forgot the opponent). Pop seems increasingly frustrated with Tony's inconsistent adaptation to the new Spurs' game and his role in it. As hard as it is to imagine with the Spurs, I have a concern that there could be a real rift between Tony and Kawhi with possible ripples through the locker room. We really don't need that. In order to win a championship we have to have all of our rotation players on the same page.

[KenziE]

Plus Pop benched Tony like 1 minute into the game a couple of games back (I forgot the opponent). Pop seems increasingly frustrated with Tony's inconsistent adaptation to the new Spurs' game and his role in it. As hard as it is to imagine with the Spurs, I have a concern that there could be a real rift between Tony and Kawhi with possible ripples through the locker room. We really don't need that. In order to win a championship we have to have all of our rotation players on the same page.

if there is a rift between tony and kawhi thats a big if then its all on tp being jealous and selfish on being given a lesser role but i doubt there is a rift between those two . Its Pop call not kahwi calling his own number tbh

[sasaint]

if there is a rift between tony and kawhi thats a big if then its all on tp being jealous and selfish on being given a lesser role but i doubt there is a rift between those two . Its Pop call not kahwi calling his own number tbh

I agree that if there is a rift it stems from Parker's inability/refusal to consistently embrace the new reality of the Spurs. Not saying Kawhi is calling his own number. Pop's forcing Tony's hand could be the catalyst for a rift between players. I hope there is no rift because our locker room is typically a model of harmony, plus we need all of our guys playing well and playing together to win the LOBT.

[spurs10]

In my heart of hearts I truly believe he doesn't like KD! Why would he? I'm glad for KD's disrespect- it has paid off nicely.

[KenziE]

Why would he? I'm glad for KD's disrespect- it has paid off nicely.

i totally agree good that KD coud'nt shut his mouth and diss Kawhi . It is paying off nicely


I agree that if there is a rift it stems from Parker's inability/refusal to consistently embrace the new reality of the Spurs. Not saying Kawhi is calling his own number. Pop's forcing Tony's hand could be the catalyst for a rift between players. I hope there is no rift because our locker room is typically a model of harmony, plus we need all of our guys playing well and playing together to win the LOBT.

all in brother ... We need all hands on deck for 6 . But if TP can't "get over himself" i do believe the spurs can still win it all with out him its just a diffrent vibe when he not playing and messing up the fluidity of the team its just me and im not hating on TP im no analyst just a reg dude watching and a fan of the spurs

[Atl Spur]

I don't know if anyone caught what the spurs did in guarding the thunder.... By starting danny green on KD and Kawhi on Russ, you essentially neutralize the pick and roll with your best two perimeter defenders. A line up that has patty, Danny, manu, kawhi, Aldridge may be a lineup we may see that allows us to guard golden state effectively. Steph is the only one good shooting off the dribble, everyone else can be guarded straight up. The spurs played golden state vanilla last time; pop will out coach kerr trust.

[KenziE]

I truly believe thay Pop wont show his hand against the warriors not until they meet in the playoffs .

[hater]

I truly believe thay Pop wont show his hand against the warriors not until they meet in the playoffs .

Finally a good take.

Pop already knows how to attempt to guard worriers. He is not going to do that in regular season. He doesn't give a shit about winning records. He actually would love to lose this Saturday, and he most likely will :lol

[Atl Spur]

Regular season = trial and error for the spurs. The rest of the league outside of the Warriors are just trying to keep their head above water while trying to find themselves. Like I said, Pop will out coach Kerr

[KenziE]

Finally a good take.

Pop already knows how to attempt to guard worriers. He is not going to do that in regular season. He doesn't give a shit about winning records. He actually would love to lose this Saturday, and he most likely will :lol

not too far from the truth ... I thnik we lose again this saturday tbh

[Atl Spur]

I'm actually 50/50 on this. We beat them twice last year and I suspect he will want to win 1 or 2 games against them for confidence going into the playoffs in case we meet.