10 Reasons to Love the Spurs

[Brutalis]

So here's my little idea and it involves stats and records etc.

1: In North American professional sports the last decade in win percentage
2: All-Time in the NBA in win percentage
2: Of the last 3 years ESPN has ranked SA the best franchise in North America, looking at a sure third
3: Years running SA has had the highest margin of victory
4: NBA Championships, 4th All-Time
5: ........your turn


aaaand go...


(correct me if i'm inaccurate)

[Il Caraibico]

this

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m206/acrowofhope/bowened.gif

[Brutalis]

Agreed but beside that :)

[SAtown]

5. Robert Horry (his old #)

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BECAUSE THEY ARE TEXAS NBA CHAMPIONSHIPS.GOOOOOOOOOO
SPURSSSSSSSS. :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap STAY :hungry: :hungry: :hungry:

[T Park]

one of my favorite things.

Classiest run organization, players, and fans.

One of my favorite examples is on the 2003 Championship video in game 6 against the Lakers.

Pop talking in the huddle to the other guys

"When we win this, there will be no jumpin around or hootin and hollarin, we will win this with class."


Pop leads by example and everyone follows him.


No peanut heads. No wife beating pieces of crap. Players that I can be proud of to root for.

[duncan228]

Stats and records?

Tim Duncan. The only reason I need to love the Spurs.
Edit: These are regular season ranks.

Ranks #20 in the NBA in Points Per Game(20.0)
Ranks #7 in the NBA in Rebounds Per Game(10.6)
Ranks #49 in the NBA in Assists Per Game(3.4)
Ranks #9 in the NBA in Field-Goal Percentage(0.546)
Ranks #5 in the NBA in Blocks Per Game(2.38)
Ranks #33 in the NBA in Minutes Played(2726.0)
Ranks #12 in the NBA in Field Goals Made(618.0)
Ranks #21 in the NBA in Field Goal Attempts(1131.0)
Ranks #20 in the NBA in Free Throws(362.0)
Ranks #12 in the NBA in Free Throw Attempts(568.0)
Ranks #16 in the NBA in Offensive Rebounds(213.0)
Ranks #15 in the NBA in Offensive Rebounds Per Game(2.7)
Ranks #4 in the NBA in Defensive Rebounds(633.0)
Ranks #7 in the NBA in Defensive Rebounds Per Game(7.9)
Ranks #5 in the NBA in Total Rebounds(846.0)
Ranks #3 in the NBA in Blocks(190.0)
Ranks #15 in the NBA in Points(1599.0)
Ranks #13 in the NBA in Field Goals Per 48 Minutes(10.88)
Ranks #29 in the NBA in Field-Goal Attempts Per 48 Minutes(19.91)
Ranks #25 in the NBA in Free Throws Per 48 Minutes(6.37)
Ranks #11 in the NBA in Free Throw Attempts Per 48 Minutes(10.0)
Ranks #33 in the NBA in Offensive Rebounds Per 48 Minutes(3.8)
Ranks #6 in the NBA in Defensive Rebounds Per 48 Minutes(11.1)
Ranks #11 in the NBA in Rebounds Per 48 Minutes(14.9)
Ranks #12 in the NBA in Blocks Per 48 Minutes(3.35)
Ranks #17 in the NBA in Points Per 48 Minutes(28.2)
Ranks #16 in the NBA in Total Turnovers(224.0)
Ranks #4 in the NBA in Total Efficiency Points(2031.0)
Ranks #7 in the NBA in Efficiency Ranking(25.39)
Ranks #2 in the NBA in Efficiency Ranking Per 48 Minutes(35.76)

[Brutalis]

Stats and records?

Tim Duncan. The only reason I need to love the Spurs.

Ranks #20 in the NBA in Points Per Game(20.0)
Ranks #7 in the NBA in Rebounds Per Game(10.6)
Ranks #49 in the NBA in Assists Per Game(3.4)
Ranks #9 in the NBA in Field-Goal Percentage(0.546)
Ranks #5 in the NBA in Blocks Per Game(2.38)
Ranks #33 in the NBA in Minutes Played(2726.0)
Ranks #12 in the NBA in Field Goals Made(618.0)
Ranks #21 in the NBA in Field Goal Attempts(1131.0)
Ranks #20 in the NBA in Free Throws(362.0)
Ranks #12 in the NBA in Free Throw Attempts(568.0)
Ranks #16 in the NBA in Offensive Rebounds(213.0)
Ranks #15 in the NBA in Offensive Rebounds Per Game(2.7)
Ranks #4 in the NBA in Defensive Rebounds(633.0)
Ranks #7 in the NBA in Defensive Rebounds Per Game(7.9)
Ranks #5 in the NBA in Total Rebounds(846.0)
Ranks #3 in the NBA in Blocks(190.0)
Ranks #15 in the NBA in Points(1599.0)
Ranks #13 in the NBA in Field Goals Per 48 Minutes(10.88)
Ranks #29 in the NBA in Field-Goal Attempts Per 48 Minutes(19.91)
Ranks #25 in the NBA in Free Throws Per 48 Minutes(6.37)
Ranks #11 in the NBA in Free Throw Attempts Per 48 Minutes(10.0)
Ranks #33 in the NBA in Offensive Rebounds Per 48 Minutes(3.8)
Ranks #6 in the NBA in Defensive Rebounds Per 48 Minutes(11.1)
Ranks #11 in the NBA in Rebounds Per 48 Minutes(14.9)
Ranks #12 in the NBA in Blocks Per 48 Minutes(3.35)
Ranks #17 in the NBA in Points Per 48 Minutes(28.2)
Ranks #16 in the NBA in Total Turnovers(224.0)
Ranks #4 in the NBA in Total Efficiency Points(2031.0)
Ranks #7 in the NBA in Efficiency Ranking(25.39)
Ranks #2 in the NBA in Efficiency Ranking Per 48 Minutes(35.76)

How about all time brotha man

[meta2007]

1: Manu
2: Manu
3: Manu
4: Manu
5: Manu
6: Manu
7: Manu
8: Manu
9: Manu
10:Manu

[Roxsfan]

they beat Utah and Phoenix :clap

[Dirk Nowitzki]

Michael Finley!

Maverick or not, Finley is my fucking boy! :clap :clap

[Roxsfan]

Finley is my fucking boy

say that a couple of times out loud and tell me that does not sound like something you may want to keep on the "down low" :madrun :madrun :smokin

[jay014]

The Spurs gave him what the Mavericks couldn't.http://mavs.beloblog.com/archives/finleychamp.jpg

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

1.Defensive Priority ( i have a super-human love for defense in sports )
2.4 rings and counting
3.Personal accountability by players and coaches
4.Over all FO management
5.One of the most loyal and dedicated fan base
6.Silent but deadly style of play
7.Spurs history in general
8.AT&T Center expierience
9.International influence
10.Beno Udrih

[TDMVPDPOY]

1.bravatasssss

kori bring it back plz!!!!

[angel_luv]

1: Manu
2: Manu
3: Manu
4: Manu
5: Manu
6: Manu
7: Manu
8: Manu
9: Manu
10:Manu


That was going to be my answer. :)

[Kori Ellis]

I don't think anyone in this thread has understood the first post.


1: In North American professional sports the last decade in win percentage
2: All-Time in the NBA in win percentage
2: Of the last 3 years ESPN has ranked SA the best franchise in North America, looking at a sure third
3: Years running SA has had the highest margin of victory
4: NBA Championships, 4th All-Time
5: ........your turn

1 indicates the Spurs are first (1st) in "North American professional sports the last decade in win percentage", 2 indicates the Spurs are second (2nd) in "All-Time in the NBA in win percentage", 3 years running ...

Get it?

:lol

He's not asking people to just name the top 10, there's a game element to this.

[Booharv]

Stats and records?

Tim Duncan. The only reason I need to love the Spurs.
Edit: These are regular season ranks.

Ranks #20 in the NBA in Points Per Game(20.0)
Ranks #7 in the NBA in Rebounds Per Game(10.6)
Ranks #49 in the NBA in Assists Per Game(3.4)
Ranks #9 in the NBA in Field-Goal Percentage(0.546)
Ranks #5 in the NBA in Blocks Per Game(2.38)
Ranks #33 in the NBA in Minutes Played(2726.0)
Ranks #12 in the NBA in Field Goals Made(618.0)
Ranks #21 in the NBA in Field Goal Attempts(1131.0)
Ranks #20 in the NBA in Free Throws(362.0)
Ranks #12 in the NBA in Free Throw Attempts(568.0)
Ranks #16 in the NBA in Offensive Rebounds(213.0)
Ranks #15 in the NBA in Offensive Rebounds Per Game(2.7)
Ranks #4 in the NBA in Defensive Rebounds(633.0)
Ranks #7 in the NBA in Defensive Rebounds Per Game(7.9)
Ranks #5 in the NBA in Total Rebounds(846.0)
Ranks #3 in the NBA in Blocks(190.0)
Ranks #15 in the NBA in Points(1599.0)
Ranks #13 in the NBA in Field Goals Per 48 Minutes(10.88)
Ranks #29 in the NBA in Field-Goal Attempts Per 48 Minutes(19.91)
Ranks #25 in the NBA in Free Throws Per 48 Minutes(6.37)
Ranks #11 in the NBA in Free Throw Attempts Per 48 Minutes(10.0)
Ranks #33 in the NBA in Offensive Rebounds Per 48 Minutes(3.8)
Ranks #6 in the NBA in Defensive Rebounds Per 48 Minutes(11.1)
Ranks #11 in the NBA in Rebounds Per 48 Minutes(14.9)
Ranks #12 in the NBA in Blocks Per 48 Minutes(3.35)
Ranks #17 in the NBA in Points Per 48 Minutes(28.2)
Ranks #16 in the NBA in Total Turnovers(224.0)
Ranks #4 in the NBA in Total Efficiency Points(2031.0)
Ranks #7 in the NBA in Efficiency Ranking(25.39)
Ranks #2 in the NBA in Efficiency Ranking Per 48 Minutes(35.76)

Good list, although I've never heard of some of those stats toward the end.

[Kori Ellis]

5 guys on the court committed to the same goal.
6 years in a row Bruce Bowen has been one of the best defenders in the league.
7 ...

[ginobili fan]

7 one of the gratest coach of history

[polandprzem]

8 funny guys with class

[Kamnik]

7 one of the gratest coach of history

u guys really dont get it :lol


7.... is the number of rings Tim Duncan wears when he retires as a Spur

[Demo Dick Marcinko]

#4 - the # of NBA titles the Spurs have won or the # of years the Spurs have missed the playoffs or the # of ABA teams to remain in tact since the merger in '77

#7 - the number of rings that Big Shot Rob has won

#8 - NBA record the longest single road trip winning streak - 8 games, achieved in 2003) during the SA Stock Show & Rodeopalooza

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

one of my favorite things.

Classiest run organization, players, and fans.

One of my favorite examples is on the 2003 Championship video in game 6 against the Lakers.

Pop talking in the huddle to the other guys

"When we win this, there will be no jumpin around or hootin and hollarin, we will win this with class."


Pop leads by example and everyone follows him.


No peanut heads. No wife beating pieces of crap. Players that I can be proud of to root for.

Best thing you've ever said, T Park. :tu

I can't be bothered to play the game though, too much effort... :lol

[urunobili]

u guys really dont get it :lol


7.... is the number of rings Tim Duncan wears when he retires as a Spur

he will actually have 8!!!

GO SPURS!!!!

[carina_gino20]

9 - 1st European Finals MVP

[thispego]

omg some of you people are tarded

[SRJ]

#5 - Silas, Gervin, Moore, Robinson, Elliott

#6 - Total number of losing seasons since joining the NBA 31 seasons ago

[Switchman]

* David Robinson proved nice guys don't always finish last

* Tim Duncan proved you don't have to be a loudmouth showboat wannabe thug to be one of the most dominant player in the NBA.

* Spurs are business first, no talk, just DO WORK SON attitude.

* Manu has the heart of a lion

* S.A. is still small enough that this atmosphere doesn't feel lame like almost every other big time city/team.

* The world hates us. It's fun to be hated.

* We get the pleasure of knocking out the Suns every other year.

[thispego]

#8 - There were 8 new players last year to recieve an NBA Champinoship ring on the Spurs. How many new champions will the Spurs crown next year?

[smeagol]

#10 ST.com

[thispego]

smeagol you fuckin retard, do it right

[NO_PUEDE_SER_FADED]

#10 ST.com, slurp! ay que rico!


#11 El Sean Elliott!

[polandprzem]

smeagol you fuckin retard, do it right

A co ci sie nie podoba ?

[Scola Trade]

#-1 Spurs traded Scola to a division rival for nothing :(

[chaco]

1: Manu
2: Fabri
3: Manu
4: Fabri
5: Manu
6: Fabri
7: Manu
8: Fabri
9: Manu
10:Fabri

[Kori Ellis]

LOL

Many people still don't get it. I thought I had explained it pretty thoroughly.

[polandprzem]

haha it is so funny that people do not get it

hahahaha ha ha ha ...

[Kriz-Maxima]

Its not that hard, im a bit surprised people are struggling with the idea of the thread.

[Switchman]

or don't care.

[Kori Ellis]

or don't care.
If they don't care, then they can just not post in the thread.

[smeagol]

smeagol you fuckin retard, do it right
Sorry :depressed

[mavs>spurs2]

Are all mav fans this retarded?

:lmao

[Phenomanul]

4) For the number of times they've made it to the NBA finals without conceding the series....

[mavs>spurs2]

4) For the number of times they lost to the Mavs in the 2006 WC semifinals :spin

Just kidding

15) consecutive playoff appearances for Robert Horry (if the list even makes it that far)

[mavs>spurs2]

10) Consecutive playoff appearances by the Spurs

[NO_PUEDE_SER_FADED]

ole ole ole oleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Melmart1]

5: Years in the AT&T Center, Three Trophies
6: Years that opponents have been Bowned
7: Number of All-NBA Team Honors for the Iceman
8: Banners in the rafters (4 conference titles, 4 championships)
9: Tony Parker's Number
10: Numbe of All-Star Appearances for David Robinson

Ehhh, not the best list but at least it's what I believe the original poster intended.

[FromWayDowntown]

5 guys on the court committed to the same goal.
6 years in a row Bruce Bowen has been one of the best defenders in the league.
7 ...

Not to trump Mel, but . . . .


7 . . . consecutive seasons with at least 57 regular season wins
8 . . . appearances in the conference finals
9 . . . playoff series wins since 2005 (?)
10 . . . full seasons of Gregg Popovich at the helm (70.9% winning percentage in regular season games; 64.3% winning percentage in post-season games).

[FromWayDowntown]

9 is also the total all-time point differential in Spurs/Lakers games; +9 for the Spurs over 128 games played. I find that amazing for some reason.

[FromWayDowntown]

While I'm at it . . . .

28: the Spurs are at or above .500 historically against 28 of the 30 current NBA franchises.

4: the aggregate number of games under .500 that the Spurs are against the 2 franchises that they don't have winning records against (63-65 all-time against LAL and PNX). 4 titles will always be better than that number, but that's another number I find to be simply amazing.

[Melmart1]

It is much too late at night to be using the word "aggregate"

Good list, though :)

[wildchild]

1: Manu
2: Fabri
3: Manu
4: Fabri
5: Manu
6: Fabri
7: Manu
8: Fabri
9: Manu
10:Fabri

I get it. Another guy with white and blue jersey. I respect this.The argie fan endears himself to everyone because he's cool. :rolleyes
But, I say
1 TIM DUNCAN
2 TIM DUNCAN
3 TIM DUNCAN
4 TIM DUNCAN
5 TIM DUNCAN
6 TIM DUNCAN
7 TIM DUNCAN
8 TIM DUNCAN
9 TIM DUNCAN
10 TIM DUNCAN

[Ignignokt]

10.) Times Manu Ginobilli was clutch....for the visiting team.