Who Is Still Watching (Virtually) Every Spurs Game

[Spurtacular]

I'd say before this season I had watched (virtually) every Spurs game the last five or six seasons. And before that I had been catching them on national TV for a decade plus just about every chance I got. I guess there was a bit of drop-off last season. I might've missed five or six games. This season, I've missed more than I've watched.....

[skookumchuck]

Missed 1 game this season, but am no better for it. Really boils my guts watching this style of basketball sometimes.

[JeffDuncan]

I'm still watching them. I do admit that sometimes it's mostly out of curiosity.

[gambit1990]

i’ve barely been watching at all.

i’ve spent more time watching the raptors play and i’ve only seen a little over a handful of raptors games.

haven’t even watched one spurs game from beginning to end this season. no point.

[Leetonidas]

I've turned off a few of the games when it was obvious we were going to get raped from the get go (Utah game, Houston game) but I still watch every game. Sad how many actual fans the team has :lol

[slick'81]

Watching this season minus the lakers games have been brutal

[RC_Drunkford]

I still watch every game, but turned off a lot of games at halftime cause they were down 20+

[Spurtacular]

I didn't make this to be a Manu thread in disguise; but now that I think about it, I think I did tune-in in large part to see if there'd be some Manu magic.

[Othyus Lalanne]

I didn't make this to be a Manu thread in disguise; but now that I think about it, I think I did tune-in in large part to see if there'd be some Manu magic.

There was no Tony magic?

[Spurtacular]

There was no Tony magic?

I didn't much enjoy watching that glorified traffic cone his last couple seasons. On some rare occasions he had his moments; never against the Warriors though. He was unplayable against the Warriors.

[RD2191]

I don't support losing tbh. They'll always be my team but I ain't watching a bunch of no defense playing bums. Zero excuses for losing to scrub teams like the bulls, suns, and magic. That's just pathetic basketball.

[Duncan87]

True supporters not BANDWAGON POSERS

[sananspursfan21]

I’ll still watch as many games as I can. I don’t understand how some of these guys say they’re fans and intentionally not watch games. I get that there’s frustration in regards to the direction of the team, but if you’re doing some crybaby boycott thing, I’d question your motives for becoming a fan in the first place. You guys that purposely don’t watch smell like band wagoners tbh

[RD2191]

I’ll still watch as many games as I can. I don’t understand how some of these guys say they’re fans and intentionally not watch games. I get that there’s frustration in regards to the direction of the team, but if you’re doing some crybaby boycott thing, I’d question your motives for becoming a fan in the first place. You guys that purposely don’t watch smell like band wagoners tbh

Why support losing? That's how you end up with teams like the suns.

[Mikeanaro]

BB games are too long to watch the whole game when they play like shit, missing 300 shots and terrible D.
So unless they get interesting Im not going to waste my time.

[RD2191]

BB games are too long to watch the whole game when they play like shit, missing 300 shots and terrible D.
So unless they get interesting Im not going to waste my time.

Not to mention our shit defense. Being down 10+ is most likely a loss for this team. Why watch if you already know the outcome?

[Mikeanaro]

Not to mention our shit defense. Being down 10+ is most likely a loss for this team. Why watch if you already know the outcome?
Exactly, first you have the thing that TD, Manu and to some fans Porker are not playing anymore.
Now you have a new team that sometimes represents the worst from Pop.
His bad choices for PG, never been a fan of Hill, CoJo, Forbes.
The chucking 3s, the obsession with long 2s.

Virtually no defense, shitty teams go and make an easy basket while Spurs use the whole clock to attempt some forced shots (not all the time but its common)
Kinda tired of seeing no name scrubs killing us on a nightly basis.
Yesterday that Arcidiacono shot was a kick to the balls.

Sometimes I feel to watch the game, but as soon they are down by 15 or 20 I quit watching.
Is not cool to cheer for crap.

[sananspursfan21]

Why support losing? That's how you end up with teams like the suns.

Beeeeeeecause I’m a fan of the team? I’m sorry but that makes no sense. I’m guessing this is your first go around of the Spurs not being good. Could be a tough life for ya. I’m curious now who your other sports teams are...

[BlackAndWhite]

I've been watching every game. Free streams are hard to pass up

[TDMVPDPOY]

stop watching spurs games till patty is traded to another team...cant stand watching this clown

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

until the balls fall off

[Spurs Homer]

This thread should be titled;

Time to Separate the Spurs Fans from the Posers


I am watching every minute. I don't pretend that they are a title team. Timmy is gone and won't be walking through the door. I watched every minute of Timmy/Manu/Parkers career. I enjoyed the ups and suffered through the downs - but it was a great ride.

Time to enjoy the beauty of watching all the posers jump on other bandwagons and eventually leave and return only when the Spurs are the flavor of the month again.

[RD2191]

Beeeeeeecause I’m a fan of the team? I’m sorry but that makes no sense. I’m guessing this is your first go around of the Spurs not being good. Could be a tough life for ya. I’m curious now who your other sports teams are...

Supporting a losing team doesn't make you a better fan, just a dumb one.

[RD2191]

At the end of the day though, this isn't all on PATFO. Years of low draft picks has finally caught up to them. The lack of talent finally exposed itself. The Kawhi situation is also something they couldn't have foreseen coming. Although they should've been better prepared for the possibility of Kawhi leaving. It is what it is.

[Othyus Lalanne]

I’ll still watch as many games as I can. I don’t understand how some of these guys say they’re fans and intentionally not watch games. I get that there’s frustration in regards to the direction of the team, but if you’re doing some crybaby boycott thing, I’d question your motives for becoming a fan in the first place. You guys that purposely don’t watch smell like band wagoners tbh

What if ownership changes and we get a weak coach and a ball hog douche who really runs the team? Am, i supposed to support that?

[sananspursfan21]

Supporting a losing team doesn't make you a better fan, just a dumb one.

Ha! Sure man.

[RD2191]

Ha! Sure man.

No offense by the way

[Mikeanaro]

What if ownership changes and we get a weak coach and a ball hog douche who really runs the team? Am, i supposed to support that?
Yeah, you must support even if they cant play and travel every possession, going 82-0.
Leave other things to do themselves, this is more important.

[Roscoe P. Coltrane]

All the years I have been watching the spurs there have always been players that I really liked watching play. Robinson, Cummings, Carr, Del Negro - Duncan, Parker, Ginobili, Diaw. There is currently nobody on the team that I care that much to watch. So my viewership is down.

[Dex]

I still watch every game I can catch because I'm not a fickle fan or a bandwagoning bitch tbh. :wow

[RD2191]

I'm a bitch tbh. :wow

We all agree tbh

[Dex]

We all agree tbh

I see you are gearing up for your gig at ESPN.

You'll fit right in. They don't watch the games but still act like they know what they are talking about, too.

[Arcadian]

About the same.

[MultiTroll]

Props to those who watch every game and report in. :toast

Mine is definitely down. Wanted to see how Murray would develop. Welp not now.
Patty as CIA Pop appointed "team leader" is beyond joke.

I did marvel at how Popped and co. came back these past 4 games (prior to Chicago). I thought Spurs were headed for .400 at best. Could still be true.

Anyways I enjoyed 2014 and figured that was it. Props to Spurs for the WCFs with Kwa leading the way for the game one win until ThugZas cowardly assault. It ended there as far as Championships. They wont have another one with Pop. Or in the next 10 years. I will give $47 to 1 odds.

[Nivek_ogre]

I pretty much watch every game. Despite the losing its been a fun team to watch. Comically bad or surprisingly good.

[Duncan(DonPerro)]

True supporters not BANDWAGON POSERS

+10

[Duncan(DonPerro)]

True supporters not BANDWAGON POSERS

+10

[sasaint]

All the years I have been watching the spurs there have always been players that I really liked watching play. Robinson, Cummings, Carr, Del Negro - Duncan, Parker, Ginobili, Diaw. There is currently nobody on the team that I care that much to watch. So my viewership is down.

Agreed. Moreover, the Spurs have not had a player that I hated watching until LMA arrived in San Antonio. Plus, Pop is losing the plot. I still watch a little more than not, but this team really dampens my enthusiasm a lot.

[TimDunkem]

BB games are too long to watch the whole game when they play like shit, missing 300 shots and terrible D.
So unless they get interesting Im not going to waste my time.


Not to mention our shit defense. Being down 10+ is most likely a loss for this team. Why watch if you already know the outcome?

With frustrating, annoying players on awful contracts. Why would the viewership remain the same? Why should people waste time and money on something if they don't like it?

It is possible to both love the franchise while hating the direction they're going, and the product on the floor.

[spurraider21]

Definitely down but nit by too much. Watch about 2/3 of the time now instead of what was probably 4/5

[Othyus Lalanne]

Props to those who watch every game and report in. :toast

Mine is definitely down. Wanted to see how Murray would develop. Welp not now.
Patty as CIA Pop appointed "team leader" is beyond joke.

I did marvel at how Popped and co. came back these past 4 games (prior to Chicago). I thought Spurs were headed for .400 at best. Could still be true.

Anyways I enjoyed 2014 and figured that was it. Props to Spurs for the WCFs with Kwa leading the way for the game one win until ThugZas cowardly assault. It ended there as far as Championships. They wont have another one with Pop. Or in the next 10 years. I will give $47 to 1 odds.

Why the heck can't there be one in the next 10 years?

[doublekorv]

I see you are gearing up for your gig at ESPN.

You'll fit right in. They don't watch the games but still act like they know what they are talking about, too.

Ooof! Got em.

[jermaine]

I watched the game against the Bulls an when we went up by 20 I knew the game was in the bag so I turned it off to watch the movie Peppermint with the wife an kids. The next morning I went to Whataburger to eat an watch the 2nd half of the game an seen we lost. Can you imagine the shock I had!?! I turn my scores off so I cant see them just in case I miss the game. WE LOST TO THE FUCKING BULLS..... THE BULLS!!!! Without Lavine too. Fucking pathetic

[sammy]

I still watch every game! Love the Spurs win or lose!

[sammy]

I watched the game against the Bulls an when we went up by 20 I knew the game was in the bag so I turned it off to watch the movie Peppermint with the wife an kids. The next morning I went to Whataburger to eat an watch the 2nd half of the game an seen we lost. Can you imagine the shock I had!?! I turn my scores off so I cant see them just in case I miss the game. WE LOST TO THE FUCKING BULLS..... THE BULLS!!!! Without Lavine too. Fucking pathetic

I know, I was watching and it was pathetic! No defense and then the last play was for Forbes to make the 3, I was like WTF! The scrub was awful and the third quarter started with them turning the ball over multiple times and the Bulls scoring layups! LMA, DDR, Belli and Gay played well but the rest was awful!

[MultiTroll]

Why the heck can't there be one in the next 10 years?
There can.
A ping pong ball brought the Spurs Tim Duncan.

[Othyus Lalanne]

There can.
A ping pong ball brought the Spurs Tim Duncan.

And Manu and Tony.

Shit the Spurs should have worked out something with Embiid so he pretends that he is a drug addict on top of being injured so he falls down enough.

[skin27]

I become a spurs fan 2003 but I started watching every spurs game in 2010-2011 until now but I missed a lot of games last season..

[TimDunkem]

Honestly though, I DO try to catch every game, but work usually gets in the way.

But the bigger problem is that - when I do catch the games - it's hard to stay awake with this shitty product. Spurs basketball is more effective than sleeping pills these days.

[TDomination]

Fan since 1993, been watching every year. i don't get to watch every game because of work/other activities but watch at least 95% of all the games. I at the very least keep up with the scores.

this year is no different. i actually catch myself watching a little more hoping that we can turn that corner, especially was very engaged during the laker games due to wanting to beat the lakers so bad. those 30pt games were embarrassing. and as was the bulls game. but i will continue to watch. and if we end up having a losing season, i look forward to seeing white, poetl, metu develop and hopefully a few games for walker even in limited minutes.

the great thing about sports is that THERE IS ALWAYS NEXT YEAR. at least, as long as the franchise stays here which after 20+ years of being the winningest franchise in any major league sports, i can't see how we would be in danger of being moved. that would be beyond stupid imo.

[SPURt]

I watch every game I can, which is around 90%.

[phxspurfan]

My care for this particular team went down with Murray's knee, knowing I'd have to watch opposing backcourts drop 40-50 a night on Mills/Forbes. It dropped off a cliff after we started losing by 40 points a game.

[phxspurfan]

WE LOST TO THE FUCKING BULLS..... THE BULLS!!!!

http://www.nba.com/teams/bulls

Kris Dunn
Lauri Markkanen
Wendell Carter Jr.
Jabari Parker
Justin Holiday
Bobby Portis
Shaq Harrison
Tyler Ulis
Denzel Valentine
Robin Lopez
-Zach LaVine

I'd take any of those players over everyone but LMA/DeMar/Rudy Gay right now on our roster. Any of those players are consistently better. For comparison, we signed a guy who we know is injured (forgot his name) because we couldn't find anyone. Meanwhile other teams have decent prospects at the end of the bench and we have Cunningham, Drew Eubanks (who?) and #Metu, who's ceiling, for all his promise, is a one dimensional player.


What's sad is teams like the bottom dwelling Bulls/Suns actually have better rosters than us, so it's unsurprising to me when we lose to them. Basically we're one unspirited game from either DeMar or Aldridge and we're the worst team in the NBA.

[jermaine]

http://www.nba.com/teams/bulls

Kris Dunn
Lauri Markkanen
Wendell Carter Jr.
Jabari Parker
Justin Holiday
Bobby Portis
Shaq Harrison
Tyler Ulis
Denzel Valentine
Robin Lopez
-Zach LaVine

I'd take any of those players over everyone but LMA/DeMar/Rudy Gay right now on our roster. Any of those players are consistently better. For comparison, we signed a guy who we know is injured (forgot his name) because we couldn't find anyone. Meanwhile other teams have decent prospects at the end of the bench and we have Cunningham, Drew Eubanks (who?) and #Metu, who's ceiling, for all his promise, is a one dimensional player.


What's sad is teams like the bottom dwelling Bulls/Suns actually have better rosters than us, so it's unsurprising to me when we lose to them. Basically we're one unspirited game from either DeMar or Aldridge and we're the worst team in the NBA.

Kris Dunn was looking like he could get whateva he wanted. I've never understood why the Spurs will keep taking losses vs saying ok this shit ain't gonna work.. we need to go in a different direction.

[james evans]

I am. On Saturday nights watch half the games. That’s why I was shocked we let the bulls come back.

[Genovaswitness]

I try to watch every spurs game every year, usually 65+ games not including playoffs. not changing this year

[DAF86]

I have watched every single game that has been broadcasted down here in Argentina (which is less now that Manu is gone). When they aren't broadcasted on TV, I try to find a working link, and if not I follow the ESPN play by play. Only games I haven't followed live one way or another is when they play a friday or saturday night.

[HankChinaski]

I get around to watching half of the games this season. Mostly due to my work schedule an having to be at work at 5:30am. No way I can stay up past 10pm