Spurs needs to tank hard and target Wembanyama un 2023

[rascal]

$100 bet?

I don't bet with strangers. I need to be sure I'll get paid.

[DPG21920]

I don't bet with strangers. I need to be sure I'll get paid.

Lol you must not know me :lol

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

I was once amongst the hugest of Pop fans. I've since chilled on him somewhat (the way he treated members of the media was uber disrespectful and his apparent lack of concern for defensive incompetence). But I'm still generally a fan of pop. Not sure how missing Wembanyama could be blamed on pop so long as he leads us to one of the 3 worst records. He did his job if so.

I said that somewhat in jest, but typically a large percentage of this forum blames Pop for every year the Spurs have fallen short of lofty expectations. So I fully expect a flood of threads about "Why did we tank? This one's on Pop!" following any lottery that has us picking anywhere but first.

[exstatic]

Just a reminder the Spurs have an 86% chance of NOT getting Wembanyama.

This is any year, any top pick, which is why I believe this is the only tank season.

[heyheymymy]

Lol you must not know me :lol

DPG - 25th anniversary of Big Lebowski debut in theaters tonight!

"I bowl. Drive around. The occasional acid flashback."

[offset formation]

I said that somewhat in jest, but typically a large percentage of this forum blames Pop for every year the Spurs have fallen short of lofty expectations. So I fully expect a flood of threads about "Why did we tank? This one's on Pop!" following any lottery that has us picking anywhere but first.

Probably right.

[DPG21920]

DPG - 25th anniversary of Big Lebowski debut in theaters tonight!

"I bowl. Drive around. The occasional acid flashback."

It’s the best! Alamo always has great Lebowski events

[XDT76]

If the Lakers and Pelicans both miss the playoffs, the Lakers could still get Wemby (even with the pick swap in place).

That would set off a meltdown.

No they won't the swap take place after lottery place is firm. No way NO let Lakers take 1st.

[Dejounte]

If the Lakers and Pelicans both miss the playoffs, the Lakers could still get Wemby (even with the pick swap in place).

That would set off a meltdown.

Hey, the Lakers can’t get the #1 pick because…

[FvckMavs]

Just a reminder the Spurs have an 86% chance of NOT getting Wembanyama.

Spurs had an 84% chance of not getting Tim Duncan in 1997.

[Mr. Body]

Spurs had an 84% chance of not getting Tim Duncan in 1997.

Incorrect!

[duncan2150]

Incorrect!

right, they had 78.4% chances of not having Duncan. And 21.6% to have the first pick.

[Mr. Body]

right, they had 78.4% chances of not having Duncan. And 21.6% to have the first pick.

Therefore we will get Wembanyama this year. :lol

[slick'81]

No Drama for YAMA

[stephen jackson]

I had a dream we landed the first pick Smh

[baseline bum]

I had a dream we landed the first pick Smh

And then drafted Primo again with it?

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBY6KjAsi2g

[ace3g]

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[ace3g]

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[lefty20]

Charlotte up 5 against NY with 53 secs left.

[Kurik]

CHA still look incapable of winning games. They are getting blown out every game sans LaMelo at the moment. But these two losses definitely help. SA would need to win 4 out of last 17 games (which is only 23% and completely feasible) to tie CHA for 4th best record if they continue to go winless.

I definitely still see at least 4 wins possible to end the year so it will come down to CHA winning a few and they look really, really bad right now. Would be great if HOU stayed healthy and clicked to end the year and won 30% of games but I highly doubt that.

I still say: HOU/DET behind SA and CHA 4th but wouldn’t shock me if SA caught CHA either.

If SA is truly healthy, OKC/ORL/ATL/UTA/WAS/POR/MIN all beatable. IF SA can survive the next 3: DEN, OKC and ORL, they have a good shot to lose like 6 straight and likely cement bottom 3. Win agains any of those 3 and it will get dicey if CHA cant win any in next 3-5 games (they play NY who is playing great, DET who sucks, UTA who is beatable but not for DET/HOU I’m guessing and CLE 2x). DET seems like the only one they *could* get and if they lose that one? Things will get really interesting all around.

How do you feel about CHA now? Not trash talking lol but looks like they should be able to win 2-3 more games after taking down the Knicks.

[KingKev]

How do you feel about CHA now? Not trash talking lol but looks like they should be able to win 2-3 more games after taking down the Knicks.

LOL @DP (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=9636)G21920 is going to finish this season with more L’s than Detroit, Houston and Charlotte combined.

[DPG21920]

How do you feel about CHA now? Not trash talking lol but looks like they should be able to win 2-3 more games after taking down the Knicks.

Feel great - of course they beat the hottest team in the league lol. Massive day THU with CHA v DET. Ya, DET winning would have them tied in win column but I much prefer CHA to help guarantee bottom 3 for SA.

Just need HOU to win a few more too

And its ok to talk trash :lol I dont mind being wrong

[Mr. Body]

NYK have been playing well. They were due for a poor game.

With five losses between them it's hard to see the Sputlrs catching Charlotte. If so, the limit to the Spurs is third worst record.

[DPG21920]

NYK have been playing well. They were due for a poor game.

With five losses between them it's hard to see the Sputlrs catching Charlotte. If so, the limit to the Spurs is third worst record.

I would be thrilled with that. Bottom 3 is best you can do odds wise so that’s what Im hoping for. Would be nice to have HOU or DET jump SA but not sure that happens just have to see. Bottom 3 is what matters most and with CHA playing DET Thursday we should get some movement towards that.

[DPG21920]

If I’m wrong I’m wrong. Who cares? This is how I see it playing out with everyone seemingly getting healthy. If they aren’t healthy or Pop is not going to let them play then I will be wrong. No doubt. My POV is purely based on the fact they appear to be healthy to end the year.

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[spurraider21]

Is Khem birch even a thing?

[Thomas82]

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It's sickening how Detroit keeps losing these close ones.

[Thomas82]

Feel great - of course they beat the hottest team in the league lol. Massive day THU with CHA v DET. Ya, DET winning would have them tied in win column but I much prefer CHA to help guarantee bottom 3 for SA.

Just need HOU to win a few more too

And its ok to talk trash :lol I dont mind being wrong

The way I see it, since somebody has to win that game, we'll benefit either way.

[spurraider21]

Hopefully with b2b losses against Houston and Charlotte getting a win dpg can stop hyperventilating about our top 3 spot

[exstatic]

Feel great - of course they beat the hottest team in the league lol. Massive day THU with CHA v DET. Ya, DET winning would have them tied in win column but I much prefer CHA to help guarantee bottom 3 for SA.

Just need HOU to win a few more too

And its ok to talk trash :lol I dont mind being wrong

CHA probably sealed their fate last night. 5 games in the win column with 17 to go is pretty much a lock for SA being top 3.

[KingKev]

Hopefully with b2b losses against Houston and Charlotte getting a win dpg can stop hyperventilating about our top 3 spot

If I didn’t know any better I’d think he was the one tanking taking all these L’s.

A couple more losses on our end and we can all relax knowing we are bottom 3!

[jjspur]

I'll bet that at least one of the bottom 4 records gets bumped back a few spots that allows a team like Sacramento get a top 4 pick like last year. With just a little bad luck your lottery position can be seriously ruined. Actually I'm hoping that Houston drops out of the top 4. Plenty of decent players just shitty management and coaching. Every other team can keep their position.

[exstatic]

I'll bet that at least one of the bottom 4 records gets bumped back a few spots that allows a team like Sacramento get a top 4 pick like last year. With just a little bad luck your lottery position can be seriously ruined. Actually I'm hoping that Houston drops out of the top 4. Plenty of decent players just shitty management and coaching. Every other team can keep their position.

Don't love too much on Houston's players. Their locker room is supposedly a toxic cesspool.

[DPG21920]

Hopefully with b2b losses against Houston and Charlotte getting a win dpg can stop hyperventilating about our top 3 spot

Yes. In the meantime I will hyperventilate until bottom 3 is secured. But not before then. Not a minute before.

[spurraider21]

Yes. In the meantime I will hyperventilate until bottom 3 is secured. But not before then. Not a minute before.
:lol :tu

[rascal]

Feel great - of course they beat the hottest team in the league lol. Massive day THU with CHA v DET. Ya, DET winning would have them tied in win column but I much prefer CHA to help guarantee bottom 3 for SA.

Just need HOU to win a few more too

And its ok to talk trash :lol I dont mind being wrong

I'd rather see Det beat Char.

It's going to be close between Det and the Spurs and I'd rather see the Spurs with a worse record. The Spurs aren't catching Char.

[DPG21920]

I'd rather see Det beat Char.

It's going to be close between Det and the Spurs and I'd rather see the Spurs with a worse record. The Spurs aren't catching Char.

DET looks like they are shutting their best player down for the year:

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[Mr. Body]

DET looks like they are shutting their best player down for the year:

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They forgot to trade him.

[KingKev]

DET looks like they are shutting their best player down for the year:

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They are firmly in the bottom 3 and he is a free agent this summer. This is a smart/classy move. If they land Wemby they may bring him back as a core peice of a young talented core in Wemby/Cade/Ivey/Duren as that is suddenly a playoff team. If they lose out in the lottery he’ll be ready to hit free agency and probably goes elsewhere.

[exstatic]

DET looks like they are shutting their best player down for the year:

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Wouldn't shutting down a healthy player fall under Silver's blatant tanking no go zone?

[exstatic]

I'd rather see Det beat Char.

It's going to be close between Det and the Spurs and I'd rather see the Spurs with a worse record. The Spurs aren't catching Char.
THE most important thing is the 14% chance at #1. That is best served by separation from CHA, not by a futile chase of Detroit. I don’t care of we finish worst or third worst, because they both have a 14% chance at the prize, and if we don’t get one or two, I don't really care where we pick 3-7.

[KingKev]

THE most important thing is the 14% chance at #1. That is best served by separation from CHA, not by a futile chase of Detroit. I don’t care of we finish worst or third worst, because they both have a 14% chance at the prize, and if we don’t get one or two, I don't really care where we pick 3-7.

I actually think this is what he was implying.

[rascal]

THE most important thing is the 14% chance at #1. That is best served by separation from CHA, not by a futile chase of Detroit. I don’t care of we finish worst or third worst, because they both have a 14% chance at the prize, and if we don’t get one or two, I don't really care where we pick 3-7.

I have no worries that the spurs will catch Char. Char has five more wins and may still win another couple of games. The Spurs aren't winning more than 5 games the rest of the way. The Spurs aren't playing many non playoff tanking teams.

I'd rather be first(worst record even though the odds of 14% are the same for the top 3) than 3rd and even a one spot higher draft position can offer a trade scenario pick swap where the Spurs get additional assets. But even with no trade down it gives the spurs a higher chance to get the player they like with a one pick higher draft spot.

[John B]

THE most important thing is the 14% chance at #1. That is best served by separation from CHA, not by a futile chase of Detroit. I don’t care of we finish worst or third worst, because they both have a 14% chance at the prize, and if we don’t get one or two, I don't really care where we pick 3-7.

I think Pop shares the same views, thus we’ll see some W’s here and there as a result, to boost players morale as long as the Spurs remain top 3 worst.

[exstatic]

I have no worries that the spurs will catch Char. Char has five more wins and may still win another couple of games. The Spurs aren't winning more than 5 games the rest of the way. The Spurs aren't playing many non playoff tanking teams.

I'd rather be first(worst record even though the odds of 14% are the same for the top 3) than 3rd and even a one spot higher draft position can offer a trade scenario pick swap where the Spurs get additional assets. But even with no trade down it gives the spurs a higher chance to get the player they like with a one pick higher draft spot.

Finishing with the worst record only guarantees you that you will pick at 5 or higher. 5 might as well be 7 for all the difference that makes.

[exstatic]

I actually think this is what he was implying.

No, he wants DET to beat CHA. I want the opposite, and more distance between us and CHA.

[KingKev]

No, he wants DET to beat CHA. I want the opposite, and more distance between us and CHA.

Yeah, he clarified his view. Bottom 3 lottery odds I am fine with. As you mentioned beyond there is no difference after 1 and 2 so in my mind after 2nd pick we will be less focused on BPA and more focused on character/malleability. I’m not even convinced we take Scoot at 2 tbh.

[exstatic]

Yeah, he clarified his view. Bottom 3 lottery odds I am fine with. As you mentioned beyond there is no difference after 1 and 2 so in my mind after 2nd pick we will be less focused on BPA and more focused on character/malleability. I’m not even convinced we take Scoot at 2 tbh.

I think if they're not thrilled with Scoot, they trade back. That could be a case where ORL steps up with their possible two lotto picks to move up. There will be no shortage of teams interested if we're not.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

They are firmly in the bottom 3 and he is a free agent this summer. This is a smart/classy move. If they land Wemby they may bring him back as a core peice of a young talented core in Wemby/Cade/Ivey/Duren as that is suddenly a playoff team. If they lose out in the lottery he’ll be ready to hit free agency and probably goes elsewhere.

He signed a 2 year extension earlier in the season. He's probably getting traded in the summer or next year's deadline, but doubt him being shut down has much to do with Detroit's record.

[slick'81]

You know what makes this all easier?! If the spurs just lose baby

[KingKev]

He signed a 2 year extension earlier in the season. He's probably getting traded in the summer or next year's deadline, but doubt him being shut down has much to do with Detroit's record.

I’m mistaken. Sportrac, which is usually quite reliable has him as a free agent in 2023.

[Rocalcio]

Wouldn't shutting down a healthy player fall under Silver's blatant tanking no go zone?

His foot has been hurting him for a while now.

[slick'81]

Im sure devins knee is sore...time to sit his ass

[TD 21]

Bottom three isn't good enough. They need to strive to get last, so that the floor (five) is as high as possible.

They're almost certainly not getting Wembanyama or Henderson, so the best that can probably be hoped for is getting their pick of the rest and the lower they are, the greater the odds of a Spurs stereotype (Black seemingly checks all the boxes: bi-racial, suburban, lacking explosive athleticism and dynamism period, can't shoot, "connector").

[DPG21920]

I’m mistaken. Sportrac, which is usually quite reliable has him as a free agent in 2023.

Another L for you :lol

[spurraider21]

I’m mistaken. Sportrac, which is usually quite reliable has him as a free agent in 2023.
no it doesnt. that just shows when his current contract expires. if you scroll down it shows his pending extension

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[KingKev]

no it doesnt. that just shows when his current contract expires. if you scroll down it shows his pending extension

https://i.gyazo.com/c61178787243c8356123848423963285.png

They list him as an UFA in summer 23 before that. There are team options on his contract. But I won’t make 6 pages arguing why I’m offside like DPG21920 does.

[KingKev]

End of the day no Spurs fan can complain what we did this season.

Graceful tank/bottoming out. Sochan with a long leash has become more valuable than any rookie since Leonard. Upside for Branham. Wesley remains a question mark but atleast has 2 way potential. Keldon and Vassell given the chance to show if they are tag worthy.

[slick'81]

End of the day no Spurs fan can complain what we did this season.

Graceful tank/bottoming out. Sochan with a long leash has become more valuable than any rookie since Leonard. Upside for Branham. Wesley remains a question mark but atleast has 2 way potential. Keldon and Vassell given the chance to show if they are tag worthy.


it had to be done. Hopefully spurs nail this draft. They got 1 shot at a high pick to turn this shit show around

[DPG21920]

They list him as an UFA in summer 23 before that. There are team options on his contract. But I won’t make 6 pages arguing why I’m offside like DPG21920 does.

Just take your obvious L and move on. No need to bring me up every time you have an L. You have so many Ls. Non stop Ls. Insane amounts of Ls. Every single thing you think of posting is just an L waiting to happen.

So, so many Ls

[scott]

I enjoy both KingKev and DPG21920 as posters, but y'all have a lame ass rivalry. Either drop a diss track to spicen it up or squash it already.

[DPG21920]

I enjoy both KingKev and DPG21920 as posters, but y'all have a lame ass rivalry. Either drop a diss track to spicen it up or squash it already.

Im mocking him…all he does is try to harp on “Ls” for anyone that posts anything :lol He’s obsessed with being “right” or “wrong” - Its not a rivalry; could care less about him and can stop responding to him forever and not miss a beat….he will continue his shtick with everyone however. Watch - it’s his entire online life and persona.

[KingKev]

I enjoy both KingKev (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=52391) and DPG21920 (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=13014) as posters, but y'all have a lame ass rivalry. Either drop a diss track to spicen it up or squash it already.

hahah I have no problems with this. Being down this bad as a franchise has gotten to all of us! DPG was quite communal giving offset formation (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=49710) and his kid those tix.

[DPG21920]

I enjoy both KingKev and DPG21920 as posters, but y'all have a lame ass rivalry. Either drop a diss track to spicen it up or squash it already.

You call yourself the King
But the only throne you sit on is Lies

The only place you wear a crown
Is where you serving Whoopers and Fries (Burger King)

But you can have it your way
With all your L’s on the side

Cause this ain’t a rivalry
You got no where to hide

Takes so cold, your shtick is whack as hell
If you were an octopus you still couldn’t hold all your L’s

SpursTalk is my home, you ain’t the king of it
probably posting from your bathroom, cause your takes are sh*t

So next time you get the urge to try and troll
Remember its not a crown on ya head, just a giant L

(Decided to do both of your suggestions because Im that kind of a guy,. I drop the beef and a diss track for ST pleasure)

[DPG21920]

Don’t know if anyone remember that rappin’ alts days of ST - the good old days :lol

[slick'81]

You call yourself the King
But the only throne you sit on is Lies

The only place you wear a crown
Is where you serving Whoopers and Fries (Burger King)

But you can have it your way
With all your L’s on the side

Cause this ain’t a rivalry
You got no where to hide

Takes so cold, your shtick is whack as hell
If you were an octopus you still couldn’t hold all your L’s

SpursTalk is my home, you ain’t the king of it
probably posting from your bathroom, cause your takes are sh*t

So next time you get the urge to try and troll
Remember its not a crown on ya head, just a giant L

(Decided to do both of your suggestions because Im that kind of a guy,. I drop the beef and a diss track for ST pleasure)



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[KingKev]

Don’t know if anyone remember that rappin’ alts days of ST - the good old days :lol

That’s not rap it’s a nursery school limerick.

[spurraider21]

Just take your obvious L and move on. No need to bring me up every time you have an L. You have so many Ls. Non stop Ls. Insane amounts of Ls. Every single thing you think of posting is just an L waiting to happen.

So, so many Ls
how can you say that, there are no L's in his name

[DPG21920]

That’s not rap it’s a nursery school limerick.

Just know you have more in common with this years Spurs than you do with me
Because when it comes to posters on this site, you in the bottom 3

Funny hearing you talking bout nursery
Cause there’s no rhyme to your reason when you’re posting about me

So we can leave at this or I can tie the noose?
Cause this is real life, not a nursery rhyme and I got your goose (Mother Goose)

[DPG21920]

how can you say that, there are no L's in his name

What are you? His Lawyer lol

[KingKev]

Can’t tell if his favourite rapper is Eminem or Dr Susss

[DPG21920]

Can’t tell if his favourite rapper is Eminem or Dr Susss

Tupac and Andre 3000 tbh..

[slick'81]

Tupac and Andre 3000 tbh..



https://youtu.be/b0iIA5p8swk

[KingKev]

Issssa a parade inside ma city
DPG a fuck boy who practices the griddy


His clown talk trade ideas would never come to fruition
Simply because he lacks 2k GM intuition


Rockets went back to back
He thought Vassell was bout to snap


Talking shit bout Lamelo Ball
Praying on his downfall


Said Nets would never trade KD
Two days later he traded away



shiiiit I’m a rapper also

[KingKev]

https://youtu.be/b0iIA5p8swk

I aint a killer but dont push me.

We talmbout rap outside of the obligatory top 4

Meek, Fab, Pusha T, Jada for me

[DPG21920]

https://youtu.be/b0iIA5p8swk

One of the GOATs

[DPG21920]

Issssa a parade inside ma city
DPG a fuck boy who practices the griddy


His clown talk trade ideas would never come to fruition
Simply because he lacks 2k GM intuition


Rockets went back to back
He thought Vassell was bout to snap


Talking shit bout Lamelo Ball
Praying on his downfall


Said Nets would never trade KD
Two days later he traded away



shiiiit I’m a rapper also

Your response reminds me of the Super Troopers scene :lol

Mac: But our shenanigans are cheeky and fun!
Thorny: (referring to Farva) Yeah, and his shenanigans are cruel and tragic.
Foster: (after a pause) Which... makes them not really shenanigans at all.
Mac: (in a silly voice) Evil shenanigans!

[KingKev]

One of the GOATs

Keep playing around i’ll have you changing your name too… RIP 2PAC.

First and last rap battle I’ve ever been in. I’ll keep my day job!

[slick'81]

I aint a killer but dont push me.

We talmbout rap outside of the obligatory top 4

Meek, Fab, Pusha T, Jada for me

lil boosie get down too

https://youtu.be/66_oatCcqUc

https://youtu.be/66_oatCcqUc

[KingKev]

lil boosie get down too

https://youtu.be/66_oatCcqUc

https://youtu.be/66_oatCcqUc

Boosie wild. Love the South but nobody listens to that down here. TIP, Jeezy, Scooter, East Side Jody on heavy rotation in the gym.

https://youtu.be/2xIcWZvL-v0

[spurraider21]

with charlottes hammering detroit right now... hornets have won 7 of their last 10 games

they're up to 22-46, spurs at 16-49. with 14 and 17 games left respectively and a 6 win difference, looks like we're a lock for a top 3 spot, which is all that matters as far as the wemby/scoot sweepstakes

jostling for better odds at the #5 and #6 picks seems silly. no reason for pop to rest healthy players at this point, lets see what the pups can do

[Leetonidas]

It's like as soon as they got rid of Plumlee they started playing much better. Didn't think he was hampering them much but there seems to be a connection

[RC_Drunkford]

I aint a killer but dont push me.

We talmbout rap outside of the obligatory top 4

Meek, Fab, Pusha T, Jada for me

Can‘t take that top 5 serious without Nas. Meek? :lol

[heyheymymy]

:: cops KingKev's mixtape::

[DPG21920]

with charlottes hammering detroit right now... hornets have won 7 of their last 10 games

they're up to 22-46, spurs at 16-49. with 14 and 17 games left respectively and a 6 win difference, looks like we're a lock for a top 3 spot, which is all that matters as far as the wemby/scoot sweepstakes

jostling for better odds at the #5 and #6 picks seems silly. no reason for pop to rest healthy players at this point, lets see what the pups can do

Agree. So glad CHA beat DET. Don’t care much about order of bottom 3. Im good as is and SA can let it rip…Would be cool if HOU with all their talent out wins SA by 2 to end the season, but I would not hold my breath on that. SA healthy >>>HOU healthy

[Em-City]

It's like as soon as they got rid of Plumlee they started playing much better. Didn't think he was hampering them much but there seems to be a connection

He's not a rim protector, and Mark Williams is good.

[KingKev]

Can‘t take that top 5 serious without Nas. Meek? :lol

The obligatory top four are Jay, Nas, BIG, Pac. Undisputed.

[baseline bum]

Can‘t take that top 5 serious without Nas. Meek? :lol

Rakim too

[baseline bum]

The obligatory top four are Jay, Nas, BIG, Pac. Undisputed.

No way, Rakim, Cube, Ice T, and KRS crush everyone on that list other than Nas as much as I love Biggie and Pac. Jay Z is so overrated. D'Evils was amazing but other than that no way he stack up.

[baseline bum]

Shit can't believe I forgot to put Chuck D too

[DPG21920]

Is Khem birch even a thing?

Spurs beat DEN - get in here you SOB!

[DPG21920]

I don't bet with strangers. I need to be sure I'll get paid.

Hi Rascal - catch the game tonight by chance? Thats 3 wins down, 2 more to go

[illusioNtEk]

Wembanyama has actually said his preferred position in the NBA is power forward and not center, which I think is the best use of his defensive skills. He'd be a much more imposing weak side helper/ free safety sort of defender than an on ball guy. The Celtics realized this last year with Robert Williams lll, and when they let him roam more he caused greater defensive havoc. If he's put on an opposing team's worst three point shooting forward, he'll be able to patrol the paint and midrange area with that 8' wingspan and has the potential to be a better version of Evan Mobley, who's a pretty great defender/DPOY candidate already with a wingspan that's 8" shorter than Wemby's.

That's an interesting perspective on Wembanyama's preferred position in the NBA. While he certainly has the height and length to play center, it's possible that his defensive skills could be even more effective at power forward, where he could use his length to disrupt passing lanes and provide help defense. It's also worth noting that the modern NBA has become increasingly positionless, with many teams using versatile players who can defend multiple positions.


However, I wouldn't necessarily discount Wembanyama's potential as an on-ball defender either. With his combination of size, length, and mobility, he could potentially develop into a player who can switch onto smaller guards or wings and use his length to disrupt their shots or passing. In any case, it will be interesting to see how Wembanyama's game translates to the NBA, and which team ultimately drafts him and decides how to utilize his unique skillset.

[rascal]

Hi Rascal - catch the game tonight by chance? Thats 3 wins down, 2 more to go

Solid win against a team who took them lightly but relax. The Spurs aren't going on a winning streak.

Pop isn't going to lose that top three spot they have.

[ace3g]

The tank is real in ...........Austin

https://twitter.com/RealTomPetrini/status/1634599801881784320

[spurraider21]

only 3 of our remaining games (orlando/okc/portland) come against teams not currently in a play-in position or greater
only 2 left

[John B]

only 2 left

The thing is Spurs were supposed to lose to Denver but they won. Pop can’t help compete with better teams :lol

[exstatic]

The thing is Spurs were supposed to lose to Denver but they won. Pop can’t help compete with better teams :lol

I don't think anyone saw how crappy Denver would play. It's one thing when a lowly team puts together a perfect game, and beats a contender. That isn't what happened. We played a very average game, and beat them anyway.

[Dirks_Finale]

No way, Rakim, Cube, Ice T, and KRS crush everyone on that list other than Nas as much as I love Biggie and Pac. Jay Z is so overrated. D'Evils was amazing but other than that no way he stack up.

Probably the most underrated rapper of all time, TBH.

[baseline bum]

Probably the most underrated rapper of all time, TBH.

IDK. I think old people recognize how great he was. Maybe younger people think he's just a douchebag who does bad movies. :lol

[CGD]

No way, Rakim, Cube, Ice T, and KRS crush everyone on that list other than Nas as much as I love Biggie and Pac. Jay Z is so overrated. D'Evils was amazing but other than that no way he stack up.

https://youtu.be/zfyQ8muKLdc

[slick'81]

https://youtu.be/rzRqEWJYwX4


https://youtu.be/5aAbOgdbTbM

[lefty20]

Pistons up by 23 early in the 2nd Q.

Lets see if they can actually manage to hang on this time.

[Thomas82]

Pistons up by 23 early in the 2nd Q.

Lets see if they can actually manage to hang on this time.

And surprisingly the Celtics and Rockets are tied late in the 2nd quarter. I don't expect that to hold up.

[spurs10]

Tupac was an innovator and generational artist.

[ace3g]

Final




1
2
3
4
T


IND
20
29
19
29
97


DET
38
29
24
26
117




6:19 - 3rd




1
2
3
4
T


BOS
29
26
9

64


HOU
31
31
11

73

[spurraider21]

my goodness detroit absolutely bullied pacers in the paint today. myles turner out. wiseman dropped 18/14 and 3 blocks in 24 minutes while Duren put up 12/11 and 2 blocks in the other 24 minutes

[heyheymymy]

Duren was who we thought he was

[Ariel]

my goodness detroit absolutely bullied pacers in the paint today. myles turner out. wiseman dropped 18/14 and 3 blocks in 24 minutes while Duren put up 12/11 and 2 blocks in the other 24 minutes



Kendall Brown (https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/6738)

Inactive - Injury/Illness


Tyrese Haliburton (https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/6404)

Inactive - Injury/Illness


Bennedict Mathurin (https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/6696)

Inactive - Injury/Illness


T.J. McConnell (https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/5582)

Inactive - Injury/Illness


Trevelin Queen (https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/6500)

Inactive - G League - Two-Way


Myles Turner (https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/5471)

Inactive - Injury/Illness



VS



Marvin Bagley III (https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/5959)

DNP – Injury/Illness


Hamidou Diallo (https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/6056)

DNP – Injury/Illness


Bojan Bogdanovic (https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/4913)

Inactive - Injury/Illness


Alec Burks (https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/4893)

Inactive - Injury/Illness


Cade Cunningham (https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/6512)

Inactive - Injury/Illness


Jaden Ivey (https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/6695)

Inactive - Health and Safety Protocols


Isaiah Stewart (https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/6408)

Inactive - Injury/Illness




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https://i.ibb.co/F00PSMf/tank.jpg

[ace3g]

5:50 - 4th




1
2
3
4
T


BOS
29
26
25
13
93


HOU
31
31
23
15
100

[lefty20]

Celtics just chucking up 3s rn.

[slick'81]

Man that two game winning streak suuucked

[JPB]

HOU can still fuck that one up.

[ace3g]

2:24 - 4th




1
2
3
4
T


BOS
29
26
25
19
99


HOU
31
31
23
21
106

[ace3g]

1:44 - 4th




1
2
3
4
T


BOS
29
26
25
23
103


HOU
31
31
23
21
106

[ace3g]

52.2 - 4th




1
2
3
4
T


BOS
29
26
25
25
105


HOU
31
31
23
23
108

[ace3g]

Tate just fouled Brown on a 3...

[ace3g]

Brown missed first then made last 2.

Rockets miss corner 3, get O-reb.

10.0 - 4th




1
2
3
4
T


BOS
29
26
25
27
107


HOU
31
31
23
23
108

[JPB]

lol HOU beats BOS... and looking like they lost, almost sorry.

[ace3g]

Tatum misses layup at buzzer to force OT.

Final




1
2
3
4
T


BOS
29
26
25
29
109


HOU
31
31
23
26
111

[lefty20]

Rockets gave em a few chances to take it late in the 4th, but the Celtics couldn't shoot for shit.

[rankingtear]

HOU should have just played Jabari at the 5 the whole season, might have won 30 games instead of hoping Sengun can defend anything.

[slick'81]

Hou 16, Det 16& Sa 17

[Mr. Body]

Makes things surprisingly interesting.

Spurs still have two and three games in hand over HOU and DET, which isn't good.

But Spurs have the 5th hardest schedule, while Houston has the 11th and Detroit the 19th.

Reminder, however, that this does not impact Wemby chances whatsoever, where they fall among the three. It generally only affects how far they can fall if teams leap above them.

They also play each other once (HOU/DET).

[slick'81]

Makes things surprisingly interesting.

Spurs still have two and three games in hand over HOU and DET, which isn't good.

But Spurs have the 5th hardest schedule, while Houston has the 11th and Detroit the 19th.

Reminder, however, that this does not impact Wemby chances whatsoever, where they fall among the three. It generally only affects how far they can fall if teams leap above them.


yes, so keep losing

[Spurs Homer]

Rockets win tonite…

[Mr. Body]

yes, so keep losing

Eh. It's almost beside the point now. 1st, 2nd, 3rd each have the same odds for the first four picks. Worst team has very close to a 50% of getting the fifth pick. Second worst spreads that between fifth and sixth picks. And then third worst gets a seven percent chance of getting number seven.

Honestly once you look at the odds the difference isn't as great as you'd think.

[MultiTroll]

Rockets win tonite…
and Pistons.

Starting to think this whole thing is scripted. :lol
WTH did a Pistons - Rockets to win parlay pay tonight?

[rascal]

Eh. It's almost beside the point now. 1st, 2nd, 3rd each have the same odds for the first four picks. Worst team has very close to a 50% of getting the fifth pick. Second worst spreads that between fifth and sixth picks. And then third worst gets a seven percent chance of getting number seven.

Honestly once you look at the odds the difference isn't as great as you'd think.

Yeah but the Spurs would have the 31st pick overall, in the second round, instead of the 33rd and that could be the difference of getting a better player for that 2nd round pick. Better to have the worst record and no chance to fall below 5 and get the higher pick in the second round. This is a lost tank season anyways.

Pop played everyone against Denver to see how they played and probably wasn't expecting a win then turned around and tanked by holding players out against OK City.

[rascal]

and Pistons.

Starting to think this whole thing is scripted. :lol
WTH did a Pistons - Rockets to win parlay pay tonight?

The Spurs with only one more win than both Detroit and Houston.

Still have a shot at the worst record.

I said The Spurs would end up with the worst record and only get one more win the rest of the season.

[heyheymymy]

Who is the target for Spurs early 2023 2nd?

[heyheymymy]

Did Wemby ever play with Siddy Cissoko or is there no connection there?

[rascal]

Who is the target for Spurs early 2023 2nd?

Maybe they can trade that Toronto pick next year and the second rounder this year and draft a pg Jalen Hood-Shifino if they land Wemby with their first pick.
So bring on the new PG and Wemby for next season.

[spurraider21]

HOU should have just played Jabari at the 5 the whole season, might have won 30 games instead of hoping Sengun can defend anything.
Are you under the impression that they wanted to win 30 games in order to miss out on top prospects but also not be close to the play in?

[slick'81]

Big game v orl incoming

[rankingtear]

Are you under the impression that they wanted to win 30 games in order to miss out on top prospects but also not be close to the play in?

Do you have insider info that their intention is to be the new Kangz?

[Dex]

I don't think anyone saw how crappy Denver would play. It's one thing when a lowly team puts together a perfect game, and beats a contender. That isn't what happened. We played a very average game, and beat them anyway.

Yeah, towards the end it seemed like Pop was trying to leave the door open for them but Denver just kept jacking up threes and missing them

At a certain point it seemed inevitable the Spurs were gonna win, so he let off the reins and let the young guns run

[BackHome]

Who is the target for Spurs early 2023 2nd?

My favorite are:

Bilal Coulibaly SF - 6'6 - He plays with Wemb maybe a draft and stash?
Azuolas Tubelis PF/C - 6'11 - Just a very good basketball player gets you rebounds and gets you points always consistent
Jordan Hawkins SG - 6'5 - Never have enough shooters

[DPG21920]

only 2 left

Spurs win again!

[DPG21920]

I don't bet with strangers. I need to be sure I'll get paid.

That’s 4 out 5 wins in the books. 14 games left to win 1-3 more - im feeling pretty good about my 5-7 win stance. How about you?

[Mr. Body]

My favorite are:

Bilal Coulibaly SF - 6'6 - He plays with Wemb maybe a draft and stash?
Azuolas Tubelis PF/C - 6'11 - Just a very good basketball player gets you rebounds and gets you points always consistent
Jordan Hawkins SG - 6'5 - Never have enough shooters

There seems to be more chatter about Coulibaly in the first. Not sure about Hawkins.

[rascal]

That’s 4 out 5 wins in the books. 14 games left to win 1-3 more - im feeling pretty good about my 5-7 win stance. How about you?

If they win one more I'll be wrong.

I said they would not win 5 and they have 4 now.

[DPG21920]

If they win one more I'll be wrong.

I said they would not win 5 and they have 4 now.

Another thing: spurs have 4 more games left than CHA. So it could get close if I’m right (unless CHA wins 1 or 2 more)

[DPG21920]

I’m hoping pop is keeping a pulse on bottom 3…

[Mr. Body]

Spurs' remaining schedule is now the 3rd hardest in the league:

https://www.tankathon.com/remaining_schedule_strength

Bucks, Celtics, Warriors, Grizzlies, Kings, Suns. Some of the 'easy' side of the ledger are Atlanta, Utah, Dallas twice.

Charlotte only has two games against opponents Tankaton considers 'hard' - Philadelphia and Cleveland.

The problem of the Spurs still having three more games to play is still there.

[DPG21920]

Spurs winning at like a 50% clip last 7 games…and that’s with Pop resting one or two guys. Mavs have no Luka tomorrow and Kyrie is questionable

[DPG21920]

Spurs' remaining schedule is now the 3rd hardest in the league:

https://www.tankathon.com/remaining_schedule_strength

Bucks, Celtics, Warriors, Grizzlies, Kings, Suns. Some of the 'easy' side of the ledger are Atlanta, Utah, Dallas twice.

Charlotte only has two games against opponents Tankaton considers 'hard' - Philadelphia and Cleveland.

The problem of the Spurs still having three more games to play is still there.

That and CHA sucks especially without LaMelo and they have every incentive to lose out and increase odds. We will see. Prob safe but going to need CHA to win another one soonish or might get sketchy

[baseline bum]

Ice Cube videos

Gangsta Gangsta is peak Ice Cube IMO


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUb2qo5XF3U

No Vaseline gotta be my #2 from him. Seeing him die of AIDS make you think maybe Cube wasn't lying when he said Eazy-E turned faggot


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSK8jTzl1Kw

This one isn't as well known since it's from the Kill At Will ep, but think The Product is one of Cube's hardest songs too


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlA0BZejgdY

[vander]

these wins making my stomach hurt

[baseline bum]

Tupac was an innovator and generational artist.

Loved this one, haunting as hell when he says "she's got a baby" at the end. Brenda had a shitty mother for sure but now her kid is motherless and will face even worse challenges.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRWUs0KtB-I

[slick'81]

Loved this one, haunting as hell when he says "she's got a baby" at the end. Brenda had a shitty mother for sure but now her kid is motherless and will face even worse challenges.



https://youtu.be/77nB_9uIcN4

older school pac


https://youtu.be/SHVzWMFMH6Y


https://youtu.be/YqJAnQTwmJs

[Ice009]

Man, I'm not really into that type of music, but I always liked Tupac. I feel he was even turning into a good actor as well as a musician. Going to give a go again. No idea where to start. Anyone got any suggestions? A few different albums to start with from a few different artists (including Tupac)?

Also, I feel good seeing him here. Hopefully he can give us just a little bit of luck in the upcoming draft.

[baseline bum]

Still think Ice-T is the most underrated rapper of all time


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6SV12vMnMU


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gb8ejscAqbE


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGy5tp_CDU0

[baseline bum]

More great Ice T


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjEHKyuTzv4


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duC9-O5fqYE


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6UmRmFHAkE

[baseline bum]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gynkzibz8UI

[heyheymymy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxQ6IzBUMF0

And block parties in the projects lastin' way past daylight
A young nigga learned to break night
Used to play fight with my homies but they stuck in the pen'
I send them ends, but it's tough on a friend, in my mind
I see the same motherfuckers ballin' (https://genius.com/8575886/2pac-my-block/Used-to-play-fight-with-my-homies-but-they-stuck-in-the-pen-i-send-them-ends-but-its-tough-on-a-friend-in-my-mind-i-see-the-same-motherfuckers-ballin)
Alcohol will make a lazy nigga slip and fall, misses call
I know the young niggas understand this
Growing up in this world where everything is scandalous
I reminisce on tha fast times, past crimes
Tryin' to cop a slice of pizza with my last dime
Can't explain, just what attracts me to this dirty game
Gold chains, some extra change, and the street fame
And what's strange is that everybody knows my name, swear they all know me
And lots of cash make a nigga change
I hit the green just to maintain, feelin' pain (https://genius.com/14120448/2pac-my-block/I-hit-the-green-just-to-maintain-feelin-pain)
For all the niggas that I lost to the game... from my block

[heyheymymy]

Love the 'Ooh Child' samples in Keep Ya Head up

[scott]

A matter of personal preference, but I prefer East Coast hip hop. Nas and most members of Wu Tang jump to the top of my list (esp. Ghostface, GZA, Deck and Raekwon). Tribe & Rakim go up there as well.

[slick'81]

A matter of personal preference, but I prefer East Coast hip hop. Nas and most members of Wu Tang jump to the top of my list (esp. Ghostface, GZA, Deck and Raekwon). Tribe & Rakim go up there as well.

love me some meth and wutang


https://youtu.be/PEnwXYJcSZc



https://youtu.be/jgh10of6DKA

[heyheymymy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJt3D01v2o0&themeRefresh=1

Don't forget that south scene

[heyheymymy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeV6_Mp4La0Scopin', poppin', droppin', busta trick, we rob you for yo' weedAnd blew the smoke off in yo face, now bitch, you shouldn't have shit to sayRun your pussy licker nigga, Mack will always keep a toneFor a sucka, clucka, busta, motherfucka: chrome thing to yo' dome

[slick'81]

https://youtu.be/WnrcU-2WyN8

[heyheymymy]

Mc Ren - Fuck What Ya Heard

Rakim - When I'm Flowin

Nas - Memory Lane

Easy E - Gimmie That Nutt

Coolio - C U When U Get There

Wu- Tang - Older Gods

GZA - Shadowboxin

ODB - Shimmy Shimmy Ya

[heyheymymy]

Three 6 - Good Stuff and Late Nite Tip

RIP Gangsta Boo

[baseline bum]

A matter of personal preference, but I prefer East Coast hip hop. Nas and most members of Wu Tang jump to the top of my list (esp. Ghostface, GZA, Deck and Raekwon). Tribe & Rakim go up there as well.

If you have never heard Breaking Atoms by Main Source, it's an incredible and wildly underrated east coast album.

[Thomas82]

Spurs winning at like a 50% clip last 7 games…and that’s with Pop resting one or two guys. Mavs have no Luka tomorrow and Kyrie is questionable

Christian Wood and Tim Hardaway Jr are also questionable.

[slick'81]

I dont like where this season could be headed ....winning

[slick'81]

Oh and heres some beastie boys for no reason



https://youtu.be/5x5NCDYB1Lc


https://youtu.be/qORYO0atB6g

[spurraider21]

Spurs win again!
And yet 4 wins behind Charlotte. You can relax

[duncan2150]

And yet 4 wins behind Charlotte. You can relax

2.5 games behind Charlotte but the Spurs have the third hardest remaining schedule ( Hornets 8th easiest) so maybe we can relax lol

And no Doncic against the Spurs next game

[exstatic]

2.5 games behind Charlotte but the Spurs have the third hardest remaining schedule ( Hornets 8th easiest) so maybe we can relax lol

And no Doncic against the Spurs next game
The win margin is all that matters. Those are extra games CHA can never get back. They can do nothing to close that gap, they can only maintain, or go backwards, and that’s not going to work with the number of games left.

[MultiTroll]

And yet 4 wins behind Charlotte. You can relax


The win margin is all that matters. Those are extra games CHA can never get back. They can do nothing to close that gap, they can only maintain, or go backwards, and that’s not going to work with the number of games left.
https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.i6VjFkF_Hvl4MS6NhmUrSQHaKe?pid=ImgDet&rs=1


I'd like to commission a photo shop for you two and Pops face over this.

[exstatic]

I'd like to commission a photo shop for you two and Pops face over this.

It's true, though. We don't need Charlotte to do a damn thing to hold our position, but they need us to win, and win a lot to drop into the top 3 lotto spots. We can hold onto 3rd all by ourselves. It's totally in our control.

[MultiTroll]

Why worry?https://s.hdnux.com/photos/01/25/43/21/22426744/3/ratio3x2_1200.jpg
https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.197ae20d034d8e62f5f18ef656e75253?rik=qESDgGk8J4Z mIQ&riu=http%3a%2f%2fcdn1.sbnation.com%2fimported_asse ts%2f1961495%2f20130608_rvr_ah6_165.0.jpg&ehk=3E5ouT38PsifF4CZXjdtIoKEhp%2bhc5nAvwlThLyHlCI% 3d&risl=&pid=ImgRaw&r=0

[spurraider21]

only 3 of our remaining games (orlando/okc/portland) come against teams not currently in a play-in position or greater
One left

[jjspur]

Just curious, assuming the spurs and Charlotte tied at 22 wins (I don't think that happens but if it did) would the spurs get the 14 pct. and Charlotte the 12 pct. chance because the hornets beat us twice in the regular season or would it be like a coin flip for the #3 spot ? Again just curious, all kinds of strange crap can happen in the draft lottery and we need the most possible chances.

[exstatic]

Just curious, assuming the spurs and Charlotte tied at 22 wins (I don't think that happens but if it did) would the spurs get the 14 pct. and Charlotte the 12 pct. chance because the hornets beat us twice in the regular season or would it be like a coin flip for the #3 spot ? Again just curious, all kinds of strange crap can happen in the draft lottery and we need the most possible chances.

All draft ties are broken by coin flips. There are no built in tie breakers. I remember a year when we tied Portland for a playoff position, and they won on like the 3 level tiebreaker and got the higher seed. They then won the draft coin flip, and got the better pick. WTAF?

[DPG21920]

And yet 4 wins behind Charlotte. You can relax

Ya but they have 4 extra games to catch up. So if they make up 2 games soon (win tonight vs depleted Mavs) it’s going to be close.

[Mr. Body]

Ya but they have 4 extra games to catch up. So if they make up 2 games soon (win tonight vs depleted Mavs) it’s going to be close.

I believe the Spurs have three games in hand, not four. Still, they do need to stage manage losses if they want to ensure the third spot. They can easily do it. Question is will they.

[slick'81]

Its all on popovich now

[DPG21920]

I believe the Spurs have three games in hand, not four. Still, they do need to stage manage losses if they want to ensure the third spot. They can easily do it. Question is will they.

You’re right - i thought CHA had 50 losses but it’s 49. So 3 games. Still - a win tonight by SA and it gets a lot tighter since it’s obvious Sa win % is going to be higher than most of season imo - even with “tough” schedule

[slick'81]

You’re right - i thought CHA had 50 losses but it’s 49. So 3 games. Still - a win tonight by SA and it gets a lot tighter since it’s obvious Sa win % is going to be higher than most of season imo - even with “tough” schedule


especially down the stretch when opposing teams start resting guys. Things could get interesting between cha and sa.

[The Truth #6]

Yeah, I don’t see bottom 3 a lock. This was always the concern, that some other team would be more brazen about tanking down the tail stretch.

[exstatic]

Yeah, I don’t see bottom 3 a lock. This was always the concern, that some other team would be more brazen about tanking down the tail stretch.

The truth is, it's still nearly impossible for CHA to drop enough to get #3. Over the last 10 games, we're both 4-6. They can't afford to just match us. We beat one good team ( massively struggling) and two bottom feeders. Only one more non playoff/play in team on the schedule.

[Mr. Body]

The truth is, it's still nearly impossible for CHA to drop enough to get #3. Over the last 10 games, we're both 4-6. They can't afford to just match us. We beat one good team ( massively struggling) and two bottom feeders. Only one more non playoff/play in team on the schedule.

That's right. Denver has been terrible lately and last night the Spurs just went hogwild from range. I think tonight is a W, but the rest will be harder.

[spurraider21]

especially down the stretch when opposing teams start resting guys. Things could get interesting between cha and sa.
because charlotte's opponents wont rest guys

[slick'81]

because charlotte's opponents wont rest guys

they wont be good enough to win

[Leetonidas]

Rockets up 18 late 2nd against LAL

[slick'81]

Spurs need to stop winning

[spurraider21]

DPG21920 get in here

:danceclub

[DPG21920]

DPG21920 get in here

:danceclub

Whew…dat was a close one…if Spurs had not won 4 of last 8 SA would be 2nd to last or last!

[spurraider21]

Whew…dat was a close one…if Spurs had not won 4 of last 8 SA would be 2nd to last or last!
good thing it was preceded by a 16 game losing streak

[DPG21920]

good thing it was preceded by a 16 game losing streak

Somehow still ahead of HOU and DET with that losing streak :lol …but still, SA could have won that one last night. They are in every game now, especially when Collins/Sochan/Keldon/Vassell all play.

Need CHA to win one or two more IMO..good news CHA plays HOU once at least. Although, best case scenario is for SA to not win enough for that to matter and HOU leap SA to end the year. These 4 wins hurt in that they have all kept us ahead of HOU who actually is winning a few too

[Mr. Body]

Other than a 16-0 stretch and a 16-1 stretch, the Spurs this year are 17-19.

[spurraider21]

Other than a 16-0 stretch and a 16-1 stretch, the Spurs this year are 17-19.
other than all those losses, they have a lot of wins

[spurraider21]

Somehow still ahead of HOU and DET with that losing streak :lol …but still, SA could have won that one last night. They are in every game now, especially when Collins/Sochan/Keldon/Vassell all play.

Need CHA to win one or two more IMO..good news CHA plays HOU once at least. Although, best case scenario is for SA to not win enough for that to matter and HOU leap SA to end the year. These 4 wins hurt in that they have all kept us ahead of HOU who actually is winning a few too
yeah there are a few very bad teams, not just the spurs

the question is whether its realistic that charlotte leaps us in the lottery standings. its not realistic. for all the hoopla about spurs recent wins, spurs and hornets each are 4-6 in their last 10, 2 of those wins being sans lamelo

[Mr. Body]

other than all those losses, they have a lot of wins

Those periods in the middle of the season when the suspiciously stopped playing defense, never got back in transition, and rested lots of players.

[exstatic]

Somehow still ahead of HOU and DET with that losing streak :lol …but still, SA could have won that one last night. They are in every game now, especially when Collins/Sochan/Keldon/Vassell all play.

Need CHA to win one or two more IMO..good news CHA plays HOU once at least. Although, best case scenario is for SA to not win enough for that to matter and HOU leap SA to end the year. These 4 wins hurt in that they have all kept us ahead of HOU who actually is winning a few too

Except Pop rarely plays them all. Next game, Keldon probably sits with the jammed finger he played through.

Injury list: Johnson, Keldon - minor hand injury, doubtful.

[exstatic]

Somehow still ahead of HOU and DET with that losing streak :lol …but still, SA could have won that one last night. They are in every game now, especially when Collins/Sochan/Keldon/Vassell all play.

Need CHA to win one or two more IMO..good news CHA plays HOU once at least. Although, best case scenario is for SA to not win enough for that to matter and HOU leap SA to end the year. These 4 wins hurt in that they have all kept us ahead of HOU who actually is winning a few too

Houston is winning, because we are letting them, because Charlotte is winning so we can. Dominoes.

[DPG21920]

I agree it’s *likely* ok but would love to see another CHA win before the HOU game to feel better. Or to see like a 5 game losing streak from here for SA. Unfortunately Spurs play ATL and WAS in the next 5 games so I see two *potential* wins there since both of those teams are so mid..but no unexpected wins vs MEM/NO/MIL/BOS and losses to both ATL/WAS would definitely seal it.

But wins vs ATL and WAS would likely have things coming down to last few games. Spurs need to get to April 3+ wins back. It they get to April only 2 wins back, then I will be nervous despite April schedule being all teams fighting for or in playoffs.

[MultiTroll]

I felt like a win last night would have tsunami'd into a total collapse and loss of #3.

Like DPG above, still not breathing easy.

Cha definitely has the capability to run the table.

[Mr. Body]

Joe Wieskamp on the floor for Toronto in garbage time.

[Barfunk]

Lol @ the Pisstins

[exstatic]

I agree it’s *likely* ok but would love to see another CHA win before the HOU game to feel better. Or to see like a 5 game losing streak from here for SA. Unfortunately Spurs play ATL and WAS in the next 5 games so I see two *potential* wins there since both of those teams are so mid..but no unexpected wins vs MEM/NO/MIL/BOS and losses to both ATL/WAS would definitely seal it.

But wins vs ATL and WAS would likely have things coming down to last few games. Spurs need to get to April 3+ wins back. It they get to April only 2 wins back, then I will be nervous despite April schedule being all teams fighting for or in playoffs.

Dejounte will want to show out, and Pop will happily allow him to by having the usual extensive injury list. Washington seems to be in the situation we were in last year, in the play in, but trying to straddle that line to not lose too much and fall out of that last spot.

[scott]

Other than a 16-0 stretch and a 16-1 stretch, the Spurs this year are 17-19.

If not for Greg Popovich's atrocious line-up management, we could be fighting for the play-in.

[scott]

In all seriousness, I get the feeling that Pop fully understands the assignment, and is out to win as many games as he can and still finish #3. If he gets within a game of Charlotte, we might see big starter minutes for Julian Champagnie, etc.

[DPG21920]

DPG21920 get in here

:danceclub

:lol MEM thinking they could beat a healthy Spurs…this isnt HOU/CHA/DET boys, this is a good team. Going ahead and inviting you to the Spurs win again (5th win) after party since this one is a lock

[DPG21920]

If Spur continue to win as CHA loses, especially SA picking up wins vs “good teams” on the SOS meter, I continue to say there’s a real chance SA finishes 4th (disaster). CHA has zero incentive to win and Pop will continue to play these healthy guys enough and they basically win every game they play healthy :lol

[exstatic]

If Spur continue to win as CHA loses, especially SA picking up wins vs “good teams” on the SOS meter, I continue to say there’s a real chance SA finishes 4th (disaster). CHA has zero incentive to win and Pop will continue to play these healthy guys enough and they basically win every game they play healthy :lol

Pop is using the full roster and letting them play against good teams, as long as there is a cushion. It’s a morale builder, but he’ll shut down if the cushion disappears.

[DPG21920]

Pop is using the full roster and letting them play against good teams, as long as there is a cushion. It’s a morale builder, but he’ll shut down if the cushion disappears.

That cushion is only 3 games and SA has some very winnable games coming up. Unless CHA wins, it looks like SA heads into April only 1 or 2 back of CHA. Thats not a cushion IMO

[Mr. Body]

I can definitely see the Spurs drop too four. Absolutely.

[MultiTroll]

If Spur continue to win as CHA loses, especially SA picking up wins vs “good teams” on the SOS meter, I continue to say there’s a real chance SA finishes 4th (disaster). CHA has zero incentive to win and Pop will continue to play these healthy guys enough and they basically win every game they play healthy :lol
So do we have the source of the problem yet?

[exstatic]

That cushion is only 3 games and SA has some very winnable games coming up. Unless CHA wins, it looks like SA heads into April only 1 or 2 back of CHA. Thats not a cushion IMO

It’s four games in the win column, which is all that matters. They can’t unwin extra games that they’ve played.

[DPG21920]

I was saying if Sa wins tonight it’s 3. But Sochan gets hurt and Sa back to being short handed. Finish it MEM

[scott]

I told ya. Pop understands the assignment. He's just keeping off Silver's tank radar.

[scott]

It takes a HOF coach to blow a 29 point lead in a game you need to lose. Pop shows how he truly is the GOAT game after game. And this isn't even sarcasm.

[DPG21920]

I pulled out every jinx I could in here including a pre scoff and invite to celebrate the win first quarter. Man that was close. Unfortunately it took Sochan getting hurt to even go to OT. Spurs are playing solid ball even remotely healthy.

I think SA wins if Sochan plays…

[DPG21920]

Spurs cannot survive any front court injuries. They are razor thin man. KBD and Sochan hurt was nail in the proverbial coffin

[rascal]

I expect Sochan to be out for awhile.

They won't be in any hurry to get him back playing.

[spurraider21]

:lol MEM thinking they could beat a healthy Spurs…this isnt HOU/CHA/DET boys, this is a good team. Going ahead and inviting you to the Spurs win again (5th win) after party since this one is a lock
:lmao

[DPG21920]

:lmao

Reverse Jinx MASTER

[offset formation]

I'm a schroedinger's fan tonight...both simultaneously exstatic that we lost and furious that we lost because I cannot stand Memphis and specifically D Brooks.

[rascal]

Reverse Jinx MASTER

No you were just wrong. Been wrong a lot lately.

[DPG21920]

No you were just wrong. Been wrong a lot lately.

Lmao what? They have won 4 games when I said they would win at least 5 rest of the season - how is that wrong :lol Silly man

[DPG21920]

This is important and I see the spurs having the worst record in the end.


$100 bet?

If Im wrong about 5 wins and SA having worst record, take the bet my man!

[rascal]

Lmao what? They have won 4 games when I said they would win at least 5 rest of the season - how is that wrong :lol Silly man

You said they were beating Houston twice.

[heyheymymy]

Pop is a master. How can spoiling a 29 point lead be such exciting basketball and so beneficial to the team's best ability to build for the future? I can think of quite a few really exciting games that were tank jobs this season.

[paperboy77]

I think this unlikely, but wonderful loss will break the Spurs for the rest of the season. I predict they will make a run towards the leagues worst record now. Houston is out. Detroit is trying to hang on. And Tony backwards!

[DPG21920]

This is important and I see the spurs having the worst record in the end.


You said they were beating Houston twice.

If they were healthy. Pop benched multiple starters and every caveat was that if spurs are playing healthy they will win much more than you think. Which is right. You never thought they’d have 4 wins at this point with this many games left and winning 5 is a lock from here (1 more game)

[MultiTroll]

^ Hey you two.

WTH is Houston doing, winning a couple and specifically pulling out a late game with a buzzer beater.

They can't really be concerned with Fraud Jr, aka Stern Jr can they?

Or will Fraud Jr. do what it takes to get Wemby to the Lakers?

[exstatic]

^ Hey you two.

WTH is Houston doing, winning a couple and specifically pulling out a late game with a buzzer beater.

They can't really be concerned with Fraud Jr, aka Stern Jr can they?

Or will Fraud Jr. do what it takes to get Wemby to the Lakers?

THE
LAKERS
CANNOT
GET
WEMBY.

If they win the lottery, New Orleans simply swaps picks, using the option they obtained in the AD trade.

[MultiTroll]

THE
LAKERS
CANNOT
GET
WEMBY.

If they win the lottery, New Orleans simply swaps picks, using the option they obtained in the AD trade.
MVPau for Kwame Brown.
Lakers can get Wama.
Don't think they will but they are very due for one of their bread and butter scams.

[mo7888]

MVPau for Kwame Brown.
Lakers can get Wama.
Don't think they will but they are very due for one of their bread and butter scams.

How can they get Wembanyama? Nobody is trading the #1 pick to them.

[Mr. Body]

Wanted to watch my little project Kobe Bufkin play for Michigan but he's out, as is Jett Howard.

TJD was terrific last night, JHS was only okay but provided strong defense. Still see Hood-Schifino as improving his stock if he stayed a year. Right now a fringe lottery guy. Jackson-Davis should be there in the second round. He's already 23. His numbers, as I've mentioned before, are pretty similar to Brandon Clarke coming out of Gonzaga a year younger (Clarke was also old).

[MultiTroll]

How can they get Wembanyama? Nobody is trading the #1 pick to them.
Oh i don't think they will.
But a trade after they get Wama. Unlikely but...

MVPau for Kwame
Kream has to relocate for his Muzz religion. Pehaps legit.
Snake Derick Swishers eye doctor when Utah had equally if not better local eye people. (Informed of this on very reliable sauses)
2002 Kings Championship stolen.
6-24 Kirby with 19 Laker 4th qtr game 7 FTs.

Do we really have to go over all the Laker scams?
Ya, it's possible they end up with Wama.

[Thomas82]

Has anybody in San Antonio seen the new mural of Wemby at Rudy's Seafood?

[exstatic]

MVPau for Kwame Brown.
Lakers can get Wama.
Don't think they will but they are very due for one of their bread and butter scams.

Chris Paul…oh wait, they didn’t get him because the other 29 teams are sick of their shit.

[MultiTroll]

Chris Paul…oh wait, they didn’t get him because the other 29 teams are sick of their shit.
I think that one setback will hardly be the end of Scam Inc.

But they have gone 6 years between mega scams before so maybe we'll be treated to Lakers North Warriors for a few more years.

[exstatic]

I think that one setback will hardly be the end of Scam Inc.

But they have gone 6 years between mega scams before so maybe we'll be treated to Lakers North Warriors for a few more years.

Chris Paul’s rescinded trade is more recent than every one of your examples. The curse is broken.

[Mr. Body]

Chris Paul…oh wait, they didn’t get him because the other 29 teams are sick of their shit.

The other owners in the NBA actually got to stop that one.

[MultiTroll]

Chris Paul’s rescinded trade is more recent than every one of your examples. The curse is broken.
Great if it is.
The AD pout and quit his way to LA is certainly not an LA only thing, so yeah.

If the curse is broken, great.

[exstatic]

Great if it is.
The AD pout and quit his way to LA is certainly not an LA only thing, so yeah.

If the curse is broken, great.

Euro players aren’t drawn to the bright lights like Americans. They’re not raised in a hedonistic, consumptive society. Everyone is afraid of a highly ranked AAU youngster here, even his family. They may not get to ride the gravy train if they piss him off. When Wemby fell behind in his school work, his parents punished him by making him sit at the scorers table, and catch upon his homework while his teammates practiced and scrimmaged on the court.

[MultiTroll]

Euro players aren’t drawn to the bright lights like Americans. They’re not raised in a hedonistic, consumptive society. Everyone is afraid of a highly ranked AAU youngster here, even his family. They may not get to ride the gravy train if they piss him off. When Wemby fell behind in his school work, his parents punished him by making him sit at the scorers table, and catch upon his homework while his teammates practiced and scrimmaged on the court.
Not concerned about Wama getting sucked into a scam.

Rather don't want the headlines to be some
"Stern Jr's investigation finds 9 NBA teams tanked.
The #10 LA Lakers will thus get the first pick" :lmao

[exstatic]

Not concerned about Wama getting sucked into a scam.

Rather don't want the headlines to be some
"Stern Jr's investigation finds 9 NBA teams tanked.
The #10 LA Lakers will thus get the first pick" :lmao

Silver actually works for the owners, and something like that would definitely get him fired.

[Sugus]

Not concerned about Wama getting sucked into a scam.

Rather don't want the headlines to be some
"Stern Jr's investigation finds 9 NBA teams tanked.
The #10 LA Lakers will thus get the first pick" :lmao

I have never in my life come across a person so desperate to be miserable and hateful. Just summersaulting into imaginary slightful scenarios where you can be right about shit-stacked, terrible predictions.

The jokes really are true. If the Spurs didn't tank, that's a disaster. If they tank, but didn't drop to the bottom, that's a disaster. Now a bottom record is secured, and as that's not terrible enough, you're already spinning on how the #1 prize can get terribly, impossibly, stolen.

Luckily you laugh at your scenarios, too, man. We all do, just not with you.

[Ibleedslvrnblk]

This place is going to burn to the ground when the Spurs get like the 4th pick. It's not going to go the way you expect it. Be ready for it. Houston will final get it or the Bulls.

[DPG21920]

No you were just wrong. Been wrong a lot lately.

Lmao Rascal….

[DPG21920]

:lol people thought I was crazy saying SA would win at 33%+ clip or win 5-7 out of last 20 games or so. Spurs ALREADY at 5 wins since I posted this and still have several winnable games left.

5 wins with 11 games left and now only 3 wins back of CHA who dont look capable of winning at same rate SA does.

[DPG21920]

CHA still look incapable of winning games. They are getting blown out every game sans LaMelo at the moment. But these two losses definitely help. SA would need to win 4 out of last 17 games (which is only 23% and completely feasible) to tie CHA for 4th best record if they continue to go winless.

I definitely still see at least 4 wins possible to end the year so it will come down to CHA winning a few and they look really, really bad right now. Would be great if HOU stayed healthy and clicked to end the year and won 30% of games but I highly doubt that.

I still say: HOU/DET behind SA and CHA 4th but wouldn’t shock me if SA caught CHA either.

If SA is truly healthy, OKC/ORL/ATL/UTA/WAS/POR/MIN all beatable. IF SA can survive the next 3: DEN, OKC and ORL, they have a good shot to lose like 6 straight and likely cement bottom 3. Win agains any of those 3 and it will get dicey if CHA cant win any in next 3-5 games (they play NY who is playing great, DET who sucks, UTA who is beatable but not for DET/HOU I’m guessing and CLE 2x). DET seems like the only one they *could* get and if they lose that one? Things will get really interesting all around.

Shocker, 2 out of those teams I listed are wins…lots of beatable teams left too. And Spurs surprising vs DEN etc…