Portland at San Antonio on opening night.

[tlongII]

Nationally televised. That is what my sources are telling me. I don't really like the idea of playing you guys right off the bat, but it should be fun.

[saporvida]

duncan is gonna totally run all over oden!!!

[Reckless28]

not the suns or the mavericks???

[hater]

yeah, I am disapointed.

shouldn't we play a decent team on opening night(Cleveland/Chicago/Detroit/Utah/Phoenix/Dallas/Houston), not some scrubs??

[tlongII]

duncan is gonna totally run all over oden!!!

I'm sure Duncan will get all the calls in his favor. That's just the way it is.

[tlongII]

yeah, I am disapointed.

shouldn't we play a decent team on opening night(Cleveland/Chicago/Detroit/Utah/Phoenix/Dallas/Houston), not some scrubs??

I think you should consider the game a sort of symbolic passing of the torch.

[Reckless28]

I'm sure Duncan will get all the calls in his favor. That's just the way it is.


yeah, i'm sure it has nothing to do with how good tim duncan is.

[hater]

I think you should consider the game a sort of symbolic passing of the torch.

an asswhooping by the Spurs symbollizes passing of the torch to you?

[FromWayDowntown]

I think some of you seriously underrate the Blazers.

It would make sense to highlight Oden v. Duncan -- #1's drafted 10 years apart, one who has been a dominant big for all of his career and another who might prove to be the next dominant big. I could see this as being plausible.

I wonder, though, if tlong's "sources" bleat out their answers?

[Mixability]

I'm sure Duncan will get all the calls in his favor. That's just the way it is.

And the excuses start. :dramaquee

[ShoogarBear]

an asswhooping by the Spurs symbollizes passing of the torch to you?:lol

[ShoogarBear]

Nationally televised. That is what my sources are telling me. I don't really like the idea of playing you guys right off the bat, but it should be fun.Hey! You made bail!

[boutons_]

The Spurs will probably give a shit and play like shit, esp if on national TV, with Pop playing weird rotations and the starters playing 30 minutes or less.

[MoSpur]

Cool. I'm excited about that one if its true. Greg Oden and the Blazers are going to be a good young team. They're not going to be a team you blowout all the time.

[spurschick]

The Spurs will probably give a shit and play like shit, esp if on national TV, with Pop playing weird rotations and the starters playing 30 minutes or less.

On ring night? Doubt it.

[kobe_bryant]

spurs fans want to see lakers and myself

[703 Spurz]

Nationally televised. That is what my sources are telling me. I don't really like the idea of playing you guys right off the bat, but it should be fun.

But you're the 15 yr champion T-Blazers right? So you should win by 60

[703 Spurz]

I'm sure Duncan will get all the calls in his favor. That's just the way it is.

As if Oden won't ever get all the calls 8-10 years from now :rolleyes

[tlongII]

Hopefully the Donaghy affair will force the NBA to let the game be officiated fairly. If so we will win.

[Solid D]

tlong, be sure to remind Oden that in the league that starts in Autumn, he doesn't get 10 fouls.

[ShoogarBear]

Oden should have waited. He could have gotten his tonsillectomy on national TV.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

It seems like the Spurs sometimes play a little lackadaisical on ring night...of course there have already been so many that I can't keep them straight in my mind. :smokin

[AFBlue]

On ring night? Doubt it.

BTW, Dwight Howard signed a max extension. Though I love your sig and hope to god it somehow happens....that signing was probably a crushing blow.

[tlongII]

tlong, be sure to remind Oden that in the league that starts in Autumn, he doesn't get 10 fouls.

I should probably also remind him that you are not allowed to breathe on Tim Duncan. It will take time, but he'll get though it.

[CubanMustGo]

You're getting really old, TLong. If your intent is to look as childish as SunTrolls (shred, da_suns_fan_, etc.), rest assured you are rapidly achieving such status.

[Mister Sinister]

You're getting really old, TLong. If your intent is to look as childish as SunTrolls (shred, da_suns_fan_, etc.), rest assured you are rapidly achieving such status.
:lol

[tlongII]

You're getting really old, TLong. If your intent is to look as childish as SunTrolls (shred, da_suns_fan_, etc.), rest assured you are rapidly achieving such status.

:yawn

[Solid D]

I should probably also remind him that you are not allowed to breathe on Tim Duncan. It will take time, but he'll get though it.

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/sports.aol.com/fanhouse/media/2007/04/tim-duncan-whines-240.jpg

Oden needs to go to whine school

[bdictjames]

Oden going up against the best defensive team in the league. Predict his statline fellas.

[tlongII]

Oden going up against the best defensive team in the league. Predict his statline fellas.

14 points
8 rebounds
3 blocked shots
6 fouls

[spurschick]

BTW, Dwight Howard signed a max extension. Though I love your sig and hope to god it somehow happens....that signing was probably a crushing blow.

A minor inconvenience... :spin

[saporvida]

Oden going up against the best defensive team in the league. Predict his statline fellas.

10 fouls. 1 rebound. 0 pnts. 0 assists. 0 blks. all in the 1st qtr.

[kobe_bryant]

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/2959/kobeyp9.jpg

[saporvida]

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/2959/kobeyp9.jpg

now that i could go for... i'm probably one of the few spurs fans who like kobe.

[spurschick]

How dare you bastardize my sig!

[ducks]

oden sucked in summer league
I would not count on him to perform well
I think duncan will be up for the game
the only thing is spurs maybe more forcused on their new rings then the game itself
pop does have the heat meltdown though to throw in spurs faces...

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

Oden's debut will be overshadowed by a triple double from a young swingman that the Blazers will sign days before the season starts-James White!

As for Oden, he will end up suspended. Due to the fact that refs' shirts and Spurs jerseys are both black and white he'll get confused and knock Steve Javie senseless.

[J.T.]

now that i could go for... i'm probably one of the few spurs fans who like kobe.

I'd trade Manu for Kobe straight up.

[tlongII]

Aldridge and Roy will combine for 58 and the Blazers will win by 10.

[sribb43]

if this is true, way to go NBA, have your "NEXT BIG THING" get humilated in his 1st game ever against one of the greatest big men in NBA history

[Rynospursfan]

This would be perfect. I wanted to see Odens first game but I also wanted to fly down to SA and see the Spurs get their rings. Maybe I can have my cake and eat it too.

[Rynospursfan]

Looks like I need to update my sig.

[tlongII]

Have I EVER been wrong about ANYTHING?

Anyone?

Anyone?

Bueller?

[CubanMustGo]

Have I EVER been right about ANYTHING?

Anyone?

Anyone?

Bueller?

Fixed.

[Obstructed_View]

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q228/GeneralPurpose/Spurstalk/mediaday08mkII.jpg

[lefty]

I'm sure Duncan will get all the calls in his favor. That's just the way it is.

NBA legends always get away with it

[justanotherspursfan]

I'd trade Manu for Kobe straight up.
Heck, I'd throw in a 2010 first rounder.

[kobe_bryant]

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q228/GeneralPurpose/Spurstalk/mediaday08mkII.jpg


http://www.spurschick.com/mediaday08.jpg

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/2959/kobeyp9.jpg

Next 6-7 years? you pick sig three.

Next 15 years? you pick sig 1

[Kindergarten Cop]

now that i could go for... i'm probably one of the few spurs fans who like kobe.

I can't stand him right now, but I could grow to accept him - similarly to the way that I felt/feel about Robert Horry. I could not stand the guy until he started nailing clutch shots in a Spurs uni. :king

[Obstructed_View]

Until Kobe makes his team better by being on it, I'll take number 1 or number 2.

[saporvida]

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q228/GeneralPurpose/Spurstalk/mediaday08mkII.jpg


http://www.spurschick.com/mediaday08.jpg

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/2959/kobeyp9.jpg

Next 6-7 years? you pick sig three.

Next 15 years? you pick sig 1

15 yrs... id take howard over oden!

[jéjé]

it's a good beginning for the spurs !!!

but the blazers can win that's clear but i don't know if oden shoud be on the starting lineup

[gilmor]

Have I EVER been wrong about ANYTHING?

Anyone?

Anyone?

Bueller?

Hey tlong how about paying me USD3,000 for the bet you have lost when u bet (with me) on Cavs to win the NBA Championship

[Roxsfan]

Hopefully the Donaghy affair will force the NBA to let the game be officiated fairly. If so we will win.


I didn't know that Portland had a team, let alone any fans.

[tlongII]

Hey tlong how about paying me USD3,000 for the bet you have lost when u bet (with me) on Cavs to win the NBA Championship

Uuuuhhhhh, yeah.

[Clutch20]

Ouch!
Oden the junior version of Playoff's Lebron?
Someone's gonna be nervous that night............

[theroc5]

I didn't know that Portland had a team, let alone any fans.
Ya but there all in jail.

[milkyway21]

I really want the Suns on this night. But hey, get ready to get owned Tlong :lol

[sa_kid20]

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/2959/kobeyp9.jpg

i just threw up in my mouth a little

[Fast Dunk]

i just threw up in my mouth a little

You would kill to have that guy in your roster.

[Slinkyman]

I'm sure Duncan will get all the calls in his favor. That's just the way it is.

Oden picked up 10 fouls guarding some scrub in the summer leagues, you think he'll stand a chance against the greatest power forward of all time?

[lotr1trekkie]

Who will be the starting guards for Portland opening nite. Don't they still have about 8 even without Stevie Francis. Is Rudy Fernandez staying in Europe. What about Koponen?

[Obstructed_View]

You would kill to have that guy in your roster.
Doubtful. Like I said, until he can actually make his team better, he's LeBron West. I don't give a shit about ticket sales, thanks.

[sa_kid20]

You would kill to have that guy in your roster.

more like i would kill myself if that guy was the roster. yeah I think i'll pass on a ball hog that doesn't make his team better, thanks

[lefty]

more like i would kill myself if that guy was the roster. yeah I think i'll pass on a ball hog that doesn't make his team better, thanks


I 400 % agree :clap

[bigbendbruisebrother]

I wonder, though, if tlong's "sources" bleat out their answers?
:lol

[Roxsfan]

Doubtful. Like I said, until he can actually make his team better, he's LeBron West. I don't give a shit about ticket sales, thanks.


more like i would kill myself if that guy was the roster. yeah I think i'll pass on a ball hog that doesn't make his team better, thanks



I 400 % agree :clap


you are nuts..........Kobe + Duncan and Manu and Parker too

guaranteed repeat..... :rolleyes :p:


You guys would be in fcuking credible with kobe in the line up

fuck all that selfish ball hog bullshit.........


but that shiit would never happen so who cares :dizzy



what other bullshit is gonna come out yo mouth, you gonna say you can't have fun with this :rolleyes

http://www.mypharmacy.co.uk/health_information/topics/m/mouth_problem/mouth.jpg

[ehz33satx]

Never mind his basketball skills, but damn Oden could be a consistent starter on the All NBA Ugly team. At least Duncan and Howard are pretty!

[HJNTX]

Hopefully the Donaghy affair will force the NBA to let the game be officiated fairly. If so we will win.
It's great to see the confidence you have in your team.

[RON ARTEST]

i just threw up in my mouth a little
You cant honestly tell me you wouldnt want him on your team, Im a kings fan and no one hates him more than us. I would kill to have him here especially since we have no rings.

[Obstructed_View]

especially since we have no rings.
Precisely. Kobe can't cost you anything.

I wouldn't take Kobe on this team. No way, no how. Some of you are dazzled by bullshit, which is why your teams never win.

I can watch Kobe throw up mountains of points against bad teams no matter who he plays for. I like watching the globetrotters, too, but I don't ache to see them starting for the Spurs.

[sa_kid20]

You cant honestly tell me you wouldnt want him on your team, Im a kings fan and no one hates him more than us. I would kill to have him here especially since we have no rings.

yeah i can and just did. why would i want him on the spurs? its not like the spurs need him to get over the top. He is a "ME" kind of superstar unlike Tim Duncan and kobe doesn't seem like the kind of guy that would take a backseat to anyone.

[WalterBenitez]

Houston, Cavs, Mavs, or Bobcats ...

[The_Game]

Spurs/Suns would of made far more sense.

[703 Spurz]

Aldridge and Roy will combine for 58 and the Blazers will win by 10.

So then why start this thread saying you wish you didn't have to play us opening night?

Dumb fuck

[Crookshanks]

Let me just remind everyone that the Spurs have not lost an opening night game in the Tim Duncan era. Combine that with it being ring night - and I guarantee a win!

[Beaverfuzz]

Not having the stats in front of me, but more often than not...the champs usually lose opening night after receiving their rings. Should be a good game though on TNT.

[urunobili]

another busniess night for the spurs...

Tim 22/11/3
Tony 24/3/5
Manu 19/7/6 2 steals

[WalterBenitez]

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/2959/kobeyp9.jpg
you are dreaming or what?

[tlongII]

Will somebody GIVE ME SOME PROPS NOW???!!!

[ShoogarBear]

Will somebody GIVE ME SOME PROPS NOW???!!!Poof.

http://www.hatsinthebelfry.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/535full.jpg

[tlongII]

Poof.

http://www.hatsinthebelfry.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/535full.jpg

:madrun

[wildchild]

They were Spurs victories in the first games after they won a championship? Always?