Game Thread: Spurs (31-42) vs. Warriors (42-31) -- Sun. 3/30/2025 - 6:00pm CST (2:00am Riga Time; 1:00pm Hawaiian Time)

[LeBowen]

Curry and Bassey(!) are probable, the rest of the injury report is as expected.

Let's break the record for the lowest number of posts in a game thread!

[LeBowen]

Let's break the record for the lowest number of posts in a game thread!

Everyone took it seriously?

Ugly start, even CP3 is half-assing it and turning it over.
I'm not sure this one is going to be a competitive loss.

[slick'81]

Rip spurs

[heyheymymy]

interesting look throwing in Jordan mclaughlin

[Leetonidas]

Spurs are going to give up 50 in the first :lol

[LeBowen]

Spurs are going to give up 50 in the first :lol

Held them to 44!

[weeks]

dubs on pace for 176 points :downspin:

[heyheymymy]

most points spurs gave up in 1Q all season

all right im out

[Dex]

Sochan has stones for hands, yet they keep trying to dish to him in the post

[LeBowen]

Sochan has stones for hands, yet they keep trying to dish to him in the post

I'm trying to see a future as anything other than an energy guy off the bench for him, but I just can't.

Nice dunk by Castle.

[Blizzardwizard]

the friendship crew's defense is an affront to god

[Dex]

I'm trying to see a future as anything other than an energy guy off the bench for him, but I just can't.

Nice dunk by Castle.

Same.

The only thing good thing I can say about him is he tries hard...which can be disruptive. But it's disruptive on both offense and defense.

Otherwise, he can't catch, can't finish, can't shoot, and can't pass (despite the PG Sochan experience). He actually makes things worse because he constantly gets the ball in a good spot and either puts up a terrible shot, or dribbles the ball out to reset.

Time to move on.

[LeBowen]

Time to move on.

If there are no interested teams that would give us back solid value, just don't extend him this summer and let him try to earn his extension next season.
In his current state, I wouldn't offer anything more than $10M a year.

[Dex]

McLaughin getting serious minutes?

Yeah, the tank is rolling

[Dex]

The Spurs honestly could use some ass-beatings like this to hammer home that Mitch isn't the answer at coach.

Say what you will about Pop, but he at least had a way of getting under-manned teams from being competitive. This is just embarrassing.

[LeBowen]

Say what you will about Pop, but he at least had a way of getting under-manned teams from being competitive.

Which Pop? Idk if it's recency bias, but games like this are the reason why most of us want Pop to retire.
We had a solid stretch except for that Detroit game, Warriors had two days of rest and it's a b2b for us.

Yeah, it's a horrible game, but imo not a reason why Mitch should go. He should go because he's not good enough in general.

[Dex]

Which Pop? Idk if it's recency bias, but games like this are the reason why most of us want Pop to retire.
We had a solid stretch except for that Detroit game, Warriors had two days of rest and it's a b2b for us.

Yeah, it's a horrible game, but imo not a reason why Mitch should go. He should go because he's not good enough in general.

I'm probably thinking of prime Pop, like the one who almost beat the prime Heat while resting our starting lineup.

Or the one who managed to get the Spurs to the playoffs with our MVP Kawhi (at the time) being a little bitch, or with LaMarcus and DeMar as your big two.

But yeah, that Pop is gone now, and probably isn't coming back. I just hope the Spurs don't consider Johnson their future when you have Wemby and Fox (and Castle) as our future.

[Dex]

Devin Vassell...down 21..."It's my time"

[BatManu20]

This game feels like a pickup game at 24-Hour Fitness.

[Dex]

If anybody gets more than a C on these game grades, we need to check on LJ and make sure SpursTalk hasn't been taken over by AI

[Spurs Homer]

Spurs players cant fuckin shoot
cant fucking make free throws
cant fuckin play D
cant catch a pass
cant stop embarrassing themselves

i see terry stotts on the gs bench…is he a possibility for the spurs?

mitch johnson sux

[lefty20]

This is sad. Just give us something for the pain and put us out of our misery.

[Jordan Jackson]

I'm trying to see a future as anything other than an energy guy off the bench for him, but I just can't.

Nice dunk by Castle.

They know exactly what they’re doing by starting Sochan.

Anyway. This Pistons/Wolves game has been great. Pistons really are putting together a pretty good team.

[dn0774]

Does our defensive scheme involve giving up wide open 3 after wide open 3 deliberately?

[SPURt]

What an incredible ass whoopin. Damn. That was a tough watch.

[scott]

That was quite the cucking. Washington Wizards levels of giving up on the season.

How many balls can bounce off of Jeremy Sochan in one game?

Good to see Bassman back.

[PhantomDashCam]

Absolute disgrace of a product put out on the floor tonight.

[dn0774]

Castle clearly started the game in distribute mode with some solid passes to Vassell and Barnes for wide open 3s. I counted 5 such shots in the first 5 mins. All clanked. The Spurs were dribbling and shooting like the ball was covered in bacon grease.

[Jordan Jackson]

A new coach is not fixing the Spurs. It’s a talent issue. Once Pop is better he should be forced to coach this team. Pop vouched for and continues to advocate for a lot of these guys. If we got to watch this shit - he should have to coach it.

[dn0774]

A new coach is not fixing the Spurs. It’s a talent issue. Once Pop is better he should be forced to coach this team. Pop vouched for and continues to advocate for a lot of these guys. If we got to watch this shit - he should have to coach it.

ehh the Spurs stopped doing the whole accountability thing a long time ago

[BatManu20]

Just sad Timmy had to see that in person tbh.

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[NASpurs]

"Good job Mitch, they made shots and we didn't."

Loser ass franchise. Shit is sickening.

[Ice009]

Just sad Timmy had to see that in person tbh.

1906494631858016366

Great to see TD there, but darn, they didn't show up for him. A bit OT, but I also didn't think TD & Vanessa were married?

As for the game, yeah, not much to say. Castle's not looking too good lately. If he wants rookie of the year, he needs to finish the season as strong as possible. I could see a guy like Risacher on a team with something to play for get it if the Hawks finish strong with him also playing well.

[sananspursfan21]

Please please please be taking notes BW. 90% of this roster outside Wemby, Fox, and Castle has GOT TO GO.

[daslicer]

Great to see TD there, but darn, they didn't show up for him. A bit OT, but I also didn't think TD & Vanessa were married?

As for the game, yeah, not much to say. Castle's not looking too good lately. If he wants rookie of the year, he needs to finish the season as strong as possible. I could see a guy like Risacher on a team with something to play for get it if the Hawks finish strong with him also playing well.

Castle had a good game the other night against the Celtics. This was 1 bad game where you just throw it out of the window. Statistically he's having a better season than Risacher. He will get the Rookie of the year.

[poopbox]

I'm probably thinking of prime Pop, like the one who almost beat the prime Heat while resting our starting lineup.

Or the one who managed to get the Spurs to the playoffs with our MVP Kawhi (at the time) being a little bitch, or with LaMarcus and DeMar as your big two.

But yeah, that Pop is gone now, and probably isn't coming back. I just hope the Spurs don't consider Johnson their future when you have Wemby and Fox (and Castle) as our future.

That guys is long gone. You should think about the Pop who set the franchise record for most consecutive losses last year. He is also the same pop who hasn't had a winning record in 5 years and counting.

[Dex]

That guys is long gone. You should think about the Pop who set the franchise record for most consecutive losses last year. He is also the same pop who hasn't had a winning record in 5 years and counting.

And now a stroke on top of it. Time catches up with us all.

That said, the Spurs probably could have done a better job with putting in a succession plan. Mitch Johnson ain't it, but I don't think anyone expected him to be it either...just like they didn't expect Pop to go down early in the season.

Bring back Becky or Bud or let Brett take over...anything is better than this.

[BatManu20]

Great to see TD there, but darn, they didn't show up for him. A bit OT, but I also didn't think TD & Vanessa were married?

As for the game, yeah, not much to say. Castle's not looking too good lately. If he wants rookie of the year, he needs to finish the season as strong as possible. I could see a guy like Risacher on a team with something to play for get it if the Hawks finish strong with him also playing well.

Wasn't just TD. The whole crew was there to witness that atrocity tbh.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GnVbe6kWYAA8hBo?format=jpg&name=medium

[NASpurs]

Wasn't just TD. The whole crew was there to witness that atrocity tbh.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GnVbe6kWYAA8hBo?format=jpg&name=medium

DRob is becoming Megamind

[Ice009]

Castle had a good game the other night against the Celtics. This was 1 bad game where you just throw it out of the window. Statistically he's having a better season than Risacher. He will get the Rookie of the year.

I get what you're saying, but I think the difference is, the Hawks are winning games and he's contributing to it. Risacher just had 36 points (I don't think/remember Steph even scoring this much in a game all season?) in a Hawks win last night. Maybe how players finish the season will stick with the voters. Seeing the Spurs get spanking with Steph playing poorly isn't going to leave a good impression, and we're also playing some decent teams the rest of the way.

[TDomination]

I’m glad they all saw that in person. They are people of influence and hopefully they can express their disgust with the teams display

[mystargtr34]

I think Risacher and Sarr still go 1 and 2 in a redraft tbh. But castle is def going 3rd and would be in conversation for number 1.

I think he’s got ROY covered but Risacher will be second and not far behind.

[spurraider21]

its usually very tough for me to watch weekend games. glad i missed this one :lol

[daslicer]

I get what you're saying, but I think the difference is, the Hawks are winning games and he's contributing to it. Risacher just had 36 points (I don't think/remember Steph even scoring this much in a game all season?) in a Hawks win last night. Maybe how players finish the season will stick with the voters. Seeing the Spurs get spanking with Steph playing poorly isn't going to leave a good impression, and we're also playing some decent teams the rest of the way.

I actually saw Castle score his career high in person when he played the Hornets which was 33 points. That's close to Risacher scoring 36. Voters are not going to care about 1 bad game Castle had when he's put up a string of better games than Risacher. Castle sticks out more from what he did from start to finish this year. He's been more consistent. Sure, Risacher's team may go to the playoffs, but their record is not that much better than the Spurs. Also, Risacher is clearly not the best player on his team which is why I don't think these voters are going to factor in winning that much. I'm pretty confident Castle will put up good number regardless of who the Spurs play in the upcoming schedule.

[spursistan]

Truly disgusting effort in the presence of our legends. A group of players and pseudo coaches so intent on destroying the last vestiges of pride and honor in this once great franchise. RC Buford better overhaul this losing culture over the summer. Too much losing has permeated the structure of the team. Too many individuals on the roster and the coaching staff have known nothing but losing. If the fuckin' Pistons can do it, why can't we?

[spurraider21]

I think Risacher and Sarr still go 1 and 2 in a redraft tbh. But castle is def going 3rd and would be in conversation for number 1.

I think he’s got ROY covered but Risacher will be second and not far behind.
yeah with Castle the thought is "he will be good when his shot starts to fall" and with Sarr its still a question of him figuring out what shots work and dont work for him, when he can adjust to physicality when he's playing defense, etc

with Risacher you look at the current version of him and already think this guy is a good starter even if he doesnt improve at all from this point. but you look at risacher's game today, he looks great at what he does. already has the no-dip 3 point shot. quick release. good timely cutter and can finish above the rim. gets out and runs and finishes in transition. but its not like we are seeing glimpses of handling and shot creation from him. but with castle/sarr there are seeds of very special stuff. so its a ceiling/floor question with these guys. obviously risacher will improve over the years, but not sure how high the ceiling is. still, if he's going to wind up as MPJ with better feel for the game, thats a hell of an outcome even if hes not an offense creator

[scott]

Wasn't just TD. The whole crew was there to witness that atrocity tbh.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GnVbe6kWYAA8hBo?format=jpg&name=medium

It's like RC called them all up and said "you guys gotta see this bullshit..."

[mystargtr34]

It's like RC called them all up and said "you guys gotta see this bullshit..."

😂😂

Let’s hope he didn’t drive them home tbh

[Ice009]

Can any of these guy's kids play? I don't even know if Manu's sons even play Basketball?

[CGD]

Emotional let down game (on back to back), after playing their asses off against the best in the East. Nothing to see here.

[rascal]

GS was even taking the ball away on the dribble. It was like what you see in high school.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

Wasn't just TD. The whole crew was there to witness that atrocity tbh.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GnVbe6kWYAA8hBo?format=jpg&name=medium

Timmy looks like the weed was wearing off

[jjspur]

It was an ass whooping plain and simple.
Maybe the guys were still tired from the Boston game but damn! At one point the warriors scored like 18 in a row, that should have been an indicator something was terribly terribly off. This game didn't do Mitch any favors. Somebody is seriously going to get yelled at.

[couchman]

I long ago stopped worrying about ROTY for Castle and started worrying that this dysfunctional tanking squad could lead him to develop some bad habits.
While his offense has improved his defense has fallen off significantly in the last month +.
We've just seen horrid defense from this squad almost every night for weeks and weeks.
It's disgusting.

[poopbox]

And now a stroke on top of it. Time catches up with us all.

That said, the Spurs probably could have done a better job with putting in a succession plan. Mitch Johnson ain't it, but I don't think anyone expected him to be it either...just like they didn't expect Pop to go down early in the season.

Bring back Becky or Bud or let Brett take over...anything is better than this.

Pop is also the president of basketball operations so I have my doubts he was worried about a succession plan for his other job as the coach of the team :rollin

It's actually quite comical to see Gregg with two g's end up being an old selfish elitist when his whole schtick is railing against those people and "getting over yourself":rollin

The audacity of that article talking about Pop deserves to "go out on his own terms". :rollin

Dude pushing 80 and had a stroke but still won't step away and give someone else a chance after 5 championship and at least 100 million dollars in just salary earnings alone:rollin

[Brazil]

I get what you're saying, but I think the difference is, the Hawks are winning games and he's contributing to it. Risacher just had 36 points (I don't think/remember Steph even scoring this much in a game all season?) in a Hawks win last night. Maybe how players finish the season will stick with the voters. Seeing the Spurs get spanking with Steph playing poorly isn't going to leave a good impression, and we're also playing some decent teams the rest of the way.

Risacher had also a terrible game the night before his 36 pts game with -20 5 pts in 26 mn. Rookies have their ups and down, it's part of the process. I don't think neither Sarr or Risacher are a threat to a potential ROTY.

On a side note.. dat FNT prospect is juicy tbh... Vicor, Sarr, Risacher, Bilal, Salaun...

[R. DeMurre]

Good reminder for the front office that the good fortune of landing Wemby isn't enough, and there's still work to do!

[rascal]

Good reminder for the front office that the good fortune of landing Wemby isn't enough, and there's still work to do!

The problem is the fo doesn't like to turn over the roster very much.

Had Fox not made it clear he wanted to play for the Spurs that trade wouldn't have happened
and even with that trade you can see that the FO didn't want to part with the current core players.

Like Scott has noted the Spurs like to keep the core rotation team together and have a limited roster turn around from year to year.

[BackHome]

Manu probably had to find a place to vomit after watching this game