Espn: how the team is surviving without Leonard

[SAGirl]

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/21599634/how-spurs-found-success-kawhi-leonard
It's worth a read. There is a compilation of interviews from different players, and coach Pop, on how they have dealt with adversity this season.

[K...]

Popovich readily points out Aldridge and Kyle Anderson as "the real stalwarts" of San Antonio's maintaining its standard of excellence.

Real stalwarts!

[benefactor]

Ewing theory tbh

[baseline bum]

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[spursistan]

Spurs did pretty well to stay above water in Leonard absence, but the record is mostly byproduct of playing the 3rd easiest schedule in the league..

[daslicer]

Spurs did pretty well to stay above water in Leonard absence, but the record is mostly byproduct of playing the 3rd easiest schedule in the league..

TBH there is not many good teams in the league. Outside of the Cavs,Warriors,Rox,Celtics,Pistons everybody else is average to below average.

[TheGreatYacht]

TGY: Spurs benefited from an easy schedule.

[Chinook]

If they can get to next Saturday 12/9 with only two more losses, then they are a legit playoff team even without Kawhi. But they are losing to teams like NOP and MKE right now.

[Mr. Body]

TBH there is not many good teams in the league. Outside of the Cavs,Warriors,Rox,Celtics,Pistons everybody else is average to below average.

Utah's, it's been a bad league for a while now.

[Arcadian]

Ewing theory tbh

I had to look that up. Just read the original article by Simmons.

The funny thing is, the Ewing "theory" is not actually a theory. Theories don't just describe phenomena; they also explain why the phenomenon occurs. Simmons offers no explanation at all - he just states a prediction for when it occurs and names a bunch of examples.

Then again, Simmons borrowed the concept from Cirilli, so maybe that guy had an actual theory.

[Stabula]

I had to look that up. Just read the original article by Simmons.

The funny thing is, the Ewing "theory" is not actually a theory. Theories don't just describe phenomena; they also explain why the phenomenon occurs. Simmons offers no explanation at all - he just states a prediction for when it occurs and names a bunch of examples.

Then again, Simmons borrowed the concept from Cirilli, so maybe that guy had an actual theory.

:lmao Really dude?

[YGWHI]

If they can get to next Saturday 12/9 with only two more losses, then they are a legit playoff team even without Kawhi. But they are losing to teams like NOP and MKE right now.

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[hater]

The league is shit and we been facing the shittiest teams

[wildbill2u]

Always seems to be some folks who can't accept any good things that happen to the Spurs and enjoy them. In this case it looks like they would be happy if we were losing a lot more games. If the rookies get a lot of valuable time and LMA gets his mojo back in a Spurs uniform during this 'easy' stretch, then we should be thankful and accept the gift of God with proper humbleness. :wow

[Arcadian]

:lmao Really dude?

Yes.

It wouldn't even be difficult to come up with an explanation. For example, maybe teams become more motivated when they lose their leader. Maybe it increases team cohesion. Maybe it forces role players to maximize their potential by relying less on one go-to player. There are many possible explanations for the "Ewing effect," but Simmons curiously avoided giving any explanation at all in his so-called theory.

[spursistan]

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Chill..

[TheDoctor]

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Chill..

We got this.

[r0drig0lac]

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Chill..

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[cd021]

Ewing theory tbh


:lol

[cjw]

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Chill..

7 of 16 Warriors wins are against sub-.500 teams plus another three over teams who are 1 game over .500. Everyone beats sub-.500 teams. On the other hand, 3 of the 6 Warriors losses are against sub-.500 teams. Only 1 Spurs loss has been (Orlando).

Yes, the Spurs have played the second easiest schedule in the league which is a reason they’re outperforming without Kawhi. But Portland is doing the same with the easiest schedule. You know who’s not? OKC (fourth easiest).

Most impressive is Philly who’s had the toughest schedule by far and is +5. Memphis has had a brutal schedule too.

[Stabula]

I don't really buy into subjective notions of how tough a schedule is. A 7-game playoff series is different but in the regular season anyone can beat anyone on any given night. Spurs have been playing well, why is that so hard for some people?

[Chinook]

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Meant Sunday