True or false: Spurs will make the playoffs

[Blake]

I still say yes. Maybe a 6 or 7 seed again

Any no's out there

[tlongII]

False

[K...]

Make this shit a poll

[Blake]

Make this shit a poll

Poll: will the Spurs reach the playoffs

Check one:

True [box]
False [box]

[JeffDuncan]

The Spurs as they exist right now?

No.

[Robz4000]

Been saying they wouldn't since August tbh.

[Spurs da champs]

They'll be 41-41.

[TDomination]

True

[Kobe'sAchilles]

It's going to be a brutal start tbh so I'm going with no

[pad300]

I think I'd rather have the lottery balls... This roster is ugly, and it will not win in Rd1 without a huge transformation... Which is OK, without said transformation, we won't be there.

[cd98]

I don't think you can say after 4 games with so much turnover from last year and the previous years.

[Chinook]

I think so. The defense is really bad, but there are OBVIOUS improvements they can still make. Can Pop get everyone to buy in? Will the team be willing to make a trade to improve their personnel? How much can White and Walker help? Those are the pivotal questions. They need at least one of those to be favorable for them to make it, maybe two.

[benefactor]

They will...but where they will be seeded is a crapshoot

[Ginobilly]

Tough to say right now. If they had lonnie, murray and white still playing I think they would of as a 4-7 seed. There's just too many younger and hungrier teams out there right now for the spurs to keep up. They might be able to sneak in if other teams get injured as an 8 seed.

[spurraider21]

True

[John B]

Yes. The offense is not bad and they can still tweak. White/LW4 will be back in 2 months should help the defense. Pop is still tweaking the right combinations. Spurs should be okay when everybody’s back. Even 2 or 3 if luck goes their way. I don’t see Houston as better. Lakers is better but still 5-6. OKC is hurt. Donovan will be highly scouted. Denver is playing good. But I think Spurs has experience and chip on their shoulder that should carry them to the playoffs.

[TXstbobcat]

True. As the 8th seed. First round exit.

[Leetonidas]

I don't think they will. The west is too stacked. I thought it was guaranteed before the injuries but without Murray our defense is all time bad and with no PGs for who knows how long spurs may tank early and never recover. At least we'll probably get a lotto pick and another pick from Toronto

[siraulo23]

barely?

[E20]

No: Lakers, Warriors, Blazers, OKC, Nuggets, Rockets, Jazz, Wolves, Pelicans, Memphis all will have better record, that's 10 teams ahead of SAS.

[ceperez]

Hmmm.... Lakers, Warriors, Blazers, OKC, Nuggets, Rockets, Jazz, Wolves, Pelicans - 9 teams with more talent than Spurs.

It's just not likely... this is very sad that Spurs will be out of the running after 2 decades of excellence. The personnel just isn't there to really compete.

[objective]

Not if White Walker miss the full 8 weeks. If they're both back in 5, maybe 6, then maybe

It's like asking, will Patty Mills be worth his contract?

If he is, they'll make it.

If he's not, they won't

Plus all the wear and tear Aldridge and DeRozan will suffer, and their rest games ...

[Hoops Czar]

Not if White Walker miss the full 8 weeks. If they're both back in 5, maybe 6, then maybe

It's like asking, will Patty Mills be worth his contract?

If he is, they'll make it.

If he's not, they won't

Plus all the wear and tear Aldridge and DeRozan will suffer, and their rest games ...

To suggest White and Walker will impact/improve the roster in a positive way is a bit misleading. They've proven nothing at the NBA level. Being better than Paddy Mills is easy. Being the deciding factor whether this team makes the playoffs or not is another thing.

[YGWHI]

True. They will

As fans, we never learn.

After a good start last season, they were 4-4 losing 4 games in a row...Fans panicked

In the last month they lost to scrubs on the road, Hawks, Lakers...Fans panicked.

Now, after only 4 games and a loss vs Pacers...we like "they won't make POs"...Do you realize that Utah is 2-2-, Houston 1-3..

Relax. Spurs are fine.

[objective]

To suggest White and Walker will impact/improve the roster in a positive way is a bit misleading. They've proven nothing at the NBA level. Being better than Paddy Mills is easy. Being the deciding factor whether this team makes the playoffs or not is another thing.

I've seen enough of White to be confident that he'll be a positive contributor. Walker less so but only because Pop won't play him.

Any above replacement level player contributing 25+ minutes will be a big help to a team this shallow

[timtonymanu]

They should just tank and miss the playoffs. Still a toss up but I see them going no higher than 8th.

[vavvi]

I see them as a 9 seed unless Anthony Davis is traded or OKC collapses for real

[CitizenDwayne]

With these injuries, no

[vavvi]

Calendar gives us hope though. If Pop makes this group play at least some defense we can count on a nice run in the last 20 games against weaker opponents

[Darius Bieber]

false

[BatManu20]

I wanna say yes, as a 7th or 8th seed. But I wouldn’t be surprised if we didn’t, especially given the defensive personnel we have on our roster right now. We just don’t have the dogs to be a good defensive team, or an above-average one.

[RD2191]

False. People are underestimating how bad our defense is. Numbers don't lie.

[lmbebo]

I dunno. Felt we would with Murray. Now.... I think we will be battling for the 6-8th seed at best, barring any significant changes during the season. Will need to see what White does for our team. Forbes shooting good, but everyone's numbers will look better with the higher scoring games.

[MultiTroll]

False.
Don't care if I'm wrong and they make it to 1st round fodder.

[YGWHI]

I wanna say yes, as a 7th or 8th seed. But I wouldn’t be surprised if we didn’t, especially given the defensive personnel we have on our roster right now. We just don’t have the dogs to be a good defensive team, or an above-average one.

IDK. It seems more about how to use them on court. It's pretty obvious that some combos aren't working..But this is Pop's time to experiment with lineups. Better now than in March

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[Roscoe P. Coltrane]

IDK. It seems more about how to use them on court. It's pretty obvious that some combos aren't working..But this is Pop's time to experiment with lineups. Better now than in March

1055575289584062465 Mills is the only player that's in all 5 lineups.

[SouthTexasRancher]

Not with our defense as it now stands. If Pop would wake up and trade Gasol and Mills for a quality defensive player, preferably a 3 and D guy. We get DW and LW back and Pop actually plays them then yes, we might sneak in as a 7 or 8 seed.

[sasaint]

Not with our defense as it now stands. If Pop would wake up and trade Gasol and Mills for a quality defensive player, preferably a 3 and D guy. We get DW and LW back and Pop actually plays them then yes, we might sneak in as a 7 or 8 seed.

Absolutely true. But I don’t think we have a playoff offense either. Way too dependent on LMA and DeMar. Those two cannot play at a high enough level game after game, which they must do, for the Spurs to reach the playoffs.

[Barfunk]

Well, I thought I was on my prediction game when I thought I was certain my Astros were going to repeat, but was dead wrong on that. With that said, I'm still going with yes, and as a 6th seed. Not going out on a limb too too too much there, lol.

[BillMc]

Yep 6th seed sounds about right

[SwansonInSibagat]

They will. The team will beat those they are supposed to beat. Pop has long mastered the regulat season's many peaks and valleys.

Their seeding outside the Top 3 is another matter entirely. Still 4 games in.

[skin27]

True

[phxspurfan]

Nope not by 8-10 games my dude

More like countdown until the team implodes due to everyone hating Mills getting minutes over Walker and white and LMA trade demand

[phxspurfan]

Yep 6th seed sounds about right

??? So let's see.

1. GSW
2. HOU
3. UTA
4. DEN
5. POR
SAS ...???
7. MIN
8. NOH

LAC
LAL
OKC
Etc

Wtf? Spurs aren't even better than the Suns right now.

[TDMVPDPOY]

they need to miss the playoffs and focus on the retool/rebuild

instead of trying to protect some meaningless playoff record appearance...

[playbonner15]

True. As the 8th seed. First round exit.
Sad reality :(

[skin27]

they need to miss the playoffs and focus on the retool/rebuild

instead of trying to protect some meaningless playoff record appearance...

if they want that way the should’ve traded Aldridge and derozan for picks..

[skin27]

They will make the playoffs as an 8th seed and get swept by the warriors in the first round

[skin27]

They will. The team will beat those they are supposed to beat. Pop has long mastered the regulat season's many peaks and valleys.

Their seeding outside the Top 3 is another matter entirely. Still 4 games in.


they loss to the pacers. A team they supposed to beat at home.

[SouthTexasRancher]

Absolutely true. But I don’t think we have a playoff offense either. Way too dependent on LMA and DeMar. Those two cannot play at a high enough level game after game, which they must do, for the Spurs to reach the playoffs.


I agree. I'm hoping Derrick White and Lonnie Walker 4th can give us some relief in the second half of the season. But, knowing Pop, LW 4 will probably spend most of his time in Austin. I just don't think we're going to do much this year if our defense doesn't get going. Trouble is we don't have guys who are natural at 'D' like we've had in the past.

[sasaint]

I agree. I'm hoping Derrick White and Lonnie Walker 4th can give us some relief in the second half of the season. But, knowing Pop, LW 4 will probably spend most of his time in Austin. I just don't think we're going to do much this year if our defense doesn't get going. Trouble is we don't have guys who are natural at 'D' like we've had in the past.

Spurs fans share your hopes. However, that is really hoping to catch lightning in a bottle to expect a first and second year player to have that kind of impact. I will be mildly surprised if we make the playoffs this season.

[SouthTexasRancher]

Spurs fans share your hopes. However, that is really hoping to catch lightning in a bottle to expect a first and second year player to have that kind of impact. I will be mildly surprised if we make the playoffs this season.

If the Warriors and Raptors keep playing like they're playing now the playoffs seem kind of moot. I don't want them tanking and knowing Pop hewon't let them but, a good first round pick sure could help our future once our young guys get well.

[sasaint]

If the Warriors and Raptors keep playing like they're playing now the playoffs seem kind of moot. I don't want them tanking and knowing Pop hewon't let them but, a good first round pick sure could help our future once our young guys get well.

Yeah, I agree, but regardless of which teams are playing well, the Spurs are simply not good enough to be more than an also-ran at best.

[MannyIsGod]

I am a lot less sure after all the injuries to start this season but ultimately I think Aldridge and Derozan are too good to be on a team that misses the playoffs. If they really want to make it they should consider a trade for a guard though. We're really bad defensively there.

[Beartrucci]

Sucks to say it, but I doubt it from what I've seen. I think Derozan and bench are going to be too up and down.

[baseline bum]

As good as Aldrdige and DeRozan are, I have trouble seeing it with how godawful the team is defensively. When you can't get stops you can't win games when your jumpers aren't falling. I have a really hard time seeing this team ahead of any of the Warriors, Rockets, Pelicans, Nuggets, Jazz, Lakers, or Blazers and then Grizzlies, Thunder, and perhaps Timberwolves could be pretty tough opponents for that 8-seed. So I'll go false.

[BackHome]

This team is held together with gum and duck tape. If DEROZ or LMA or Gay get hurt will easily be in for a top 10 pick.

[BD24]

From what we have seen thus far false. The defense has been historically bad and the offense isn’t good enough to make up for it on a nightly basis tbh. Would love to be wrong though

[Hoops Czar]

This team is held together with gum and duck tape. If DEROZ or LMA or Gay get hurt will easily be in for a top 10 pick.
Spurs might be there either way.

[hater]

True

It will be a close one. But they have the pieces and coaching to get 8th or 7th seed

[Mirrornick]

No way the Spurs miss the playoffs. Two all stars is enough to make the playoffs. Team will be 35-20 before you know it.

[gambit1990]

there's a poll here: https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=275954

[Old School 44]

True, DeRozan/Aldridge are good enough to get at least 7-8 seed. I also don't think the West is as tough as it's been in the past.

[mexicanjunior]

No...and we shouldn't want them to. Getting into the lottery is the only way this team can avoid being first round fodder for the next 5 years...

[hater]

True

It will be a close one. But they have the pieces and coaching to get 8th or 7th seed

Called dat shit :tu

[The Closer]

Easy one. Spurs got Patty.

[YGWHI]

True, DeRozan/Aldridge are good enough to get at least 7-8 seed. I also don't think the West is as tough as it's been in the past.

I've said in preseason the Spurs will get #2-4

People dont realize how ugly other teams became this season

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[Mirrornick]

I think the race for 4-8 seed will be super close and the Spurs will have a good shot at ending up 4th or 5th. Unfortunately every game will be a grind. If DD can keep this up then things will get interesting in the west.

[mudyez]

Not making the POs might be smarter but with our Playoff streak still intact, I'd like to keep it going as long as possible.

[RC_Drunkford]

I've said in preseason the Spurs will get #2-4

People dont realize how ugly other teams became this season

1056708708711858178

so Melo is worse than Gasol and Mills? Well at least he only costs 1.5 million and not 28

[WallyTiger]

:pop:

[Dre_7]

To suggest White and Walker will impact/improve the roster in a positive way is a bit misleading. They've proven nothing at the NBA level. Being better than Paddy Mills is easy. Being the deciding factor whether this team makes the playoffs or not is another thing.

:lol
I would say White was the deciding factor on this team making the playoffs.

[TDomination]

True
yay! What do i get for being correct? :D

[GusT15]

yay! What do i get for being correct? :D

2 more years of Patty Mills at the amazing price of 13mills/per! Enjoy!

[Bad Takes]

To suggest White and Walker will impact/improve the roster in a positive way is a bit misleading. They've proven nothing at the NBA level. Being better than Paddy Mills is easy. Being the deciding factor whether this team makes the playoffs or not is another thing.

Is this clown ever right about anything?

[Bad Takes]

To suggest White and Walker will impact/improve the roster in a positive way is a bit misleading. They've proven nothing at the NBA level. Being better than Paddy Mills is easy. Being the deciding factor whether this team makes the playoffs or not is another thing.

This idiot won't show up again any time soon.