Printable View
Yeah, it's not over yet. Bruce Bowen is done. Don't want to see him. Ginobili has been on the decline for the last 3 years. It's time to move on. Also Popovich. His decision making is/was terrible this season.
Duncan and Parker is all that's left of this team.
I can't support a team that starts Matt Bonner in place of a 100 year old lady that can't walk... Sorry...
But good take..
yesQuote:
I'm I the only one who thinks this is a good thing?
Quote:
Originally Posted by EricB
Over Manu?
Keep dreaming. Tim's only going to be older next season. He's past his prime, so every day he loses a little. Same for Manu. He's broken down even more than Tim. He'll be 32 next season with a LOT of mileage...Doubt he'll be playing in the playoffs next year.
Bowen will be even older. Tony will be in his prime, no doubt, but PG's can't drive contenders. Just doesn't happen.
And Pop has proven himself to be a complete fucking idiot and stubborn douche, so if he's back, we're even more fucked.
It is over.
It still would have been better to beat the Mavs but in all honesty, yes it's good for the players. I'm excited about the coming changes as well.
losing early might not be a bad thing in the long run.
but losing to the mavs is always a bad thing.
I need a nice long offseason.
This will be good for all. Rest, refuel, come back strong.
I hope we find a role for Bruce for next year. His contributions even in mentoring someone like Hill defensively will be huge. And hopefully Hill's contributions in this playoffs will teach Pop something, though I probably shouldnt hold my breath and realize that there will be more Finley in my future.
Agreed. The names you mentioned are really the only guys i want on the roster next year though i know we'll have to keep a few others. It would be nice to never see boner,finley,udoka,kt,and mason in a spurs jersey again. They all are too old, or are majorly lacking in a part of their game. I hope we make some smart decisions this off-season and the FO realizes that they really have one or two years left with TD as we know him.
VC would've been perfect imo because tho he is 30/31 he still is playing very well and will be for a few more years right up till TD's contract is up. Who cares after that. Oh well i guess. Now masons stock has dropped drastically. Sheed we might get, but he's garbage now, might help on D, but he's old, chucks 3's and out of shape.
I think Timvp is right tho, would've been nice to win a few more, oh well, we weren't going to win it all. Say we beat dallas some how beat Denver, then i know for a fact we would've got swept by the lakes. At least the spurs didn't lose to them -thank god- cuz living in socal i would've heard about it all day for the next year. So im not too upset, cuz i never thought we were good enough this year anyways, even with ginobili.
They can manage Manu's minutes better off the bench. I think Hill should get a shot at starting next to Tony. It would be a short backcourt, but Hill is long and they could actually get out and run.Quote:
Originally Posted by SA210
Yeah, add Manu to the mix. Hope Hill works on the momentum and confidence he got in these last couple of games. Get Bowen back another season. And then the Spurs just need a couple more capable role players.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marcus Bryant
The Spurs really aren't that far away. But making the right moves this offseason is essential.
I think Hill should be our starting 2 guard.Quote:
Originally Posted by scanry
Spurs would have broken to the 2nd round at least if their opponent were not our boys in blue. Our boys in blue are just too good this season to be beaten, Mavs will definitely win the title this season. No grief spurs fans.
It wouldnt be so bad but at Tims's stage in his career. We wont have many more chances before he hangs up his sneakers.
I see I made an almost identical thread as LJ. Feel free to put this in that thread.
Not to rain on anyone's parade, but is Parker playing for the French national team this summer?
still a spurs fan 100%
have a good season spurs fans.. its been good.
They will probably be back :smokin
I can honestly say I am not mad with Duncan, Bowen, Parker, and Hill. At all. Hill came in last game and this game and put up numbers-not bad for ap layoff rookie (he outperformed Mason who was in the playoffs for the second time). Duncan and Parker...I love these guys. They busted their asses this series, especially Parker and he really really picked up all the slack he could. They deserve mad props. Bowen, after not gettin gany fucking playing time, still came in and did a great job on whoever he guarded, specifically Jason Terry. Kudos to those guys.
As for the role players...they need to go. Finley needs to retire, Bonner, Udoka, and Mason need to be traded if possible. I love Finley, I've been really hard on him this year, he is a professional and worked over the offseason to get in shape, but he's past his time. He needs to go. And Pop needs to fall out of love with him. Bonner and Udoka try but they just aren't good. They are great hustlers but they can't do anything on the court! As for Mason....I really liked him during the regular season. He could have easily been one of my favorite Spurs but the way he performed in the playoffs...man I can't get over it. He was so clutch in the regular season and teased us big time. He was a disappearing act. The Front Office needs to spend some money this summer...they tried to get players, yes, but they need to put forth the money if they really want to win.
To Pop, he had an off year coaching wise. Hard to be too mad at him considering he's a great coach. I think he really didn't have the personnel to do much, and I think at times he tried to get too genius to the point where it was idiotic and not genius. I still do not understand nor will I ever his love affair with Finley. EVER. I will never understand why he played so many minutes despite so many off games and defensive screwups, and that Bowen sat on the bench for most of the season. I realize Bowen needed to be preserved but playing Bruce 15-20 minutes every game would not have hurt, espeically when Finley couldn't guard his man.
I'm glad the season is over in the sense that we had a lot of misfortune with injuries, chemistry, and coaching. I'm not glad the season is over, because, well I love watching the Spurs. They are still my team and as hard as it was to watch this series, I know that they gave it their best and that's all we can ask. They've brought me personally a lot of happiness over the past 6 years, watching them win and always compete. I think it was a key part of me growing up, it's something I will always remember.
To next season :toast
Yes.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheProfessor
Quote:
Originally Posted by EricB
This somewhat intrigues me....
You would have to get creative, cause you would still want Hill to be the primary backup for Tony at PG, but it could work I suppose.
True but Mavs have no NBA championships to show for it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mugen
And we need a gangster on this team, seriously. We need a Robert Horry, Stephen Jackson, Mario Elie type player that is raw and tough. We didn't have that this year. We need that.Quote:
Originally Posted by timvp
Nope, I both thought it was inevitable after Manu went down, and with Tim's poor knees and no SPAM, and am glad they are out now and can rest. Also, losing to the Mavs like this will encourage them to come out and avenge the early exit next year.Quote:
Originally Posted by Buddy Holly
Good thing all-'round - we weren't going anywhere this year.
I think Mason and Bowen should be the starting wings, but I do want Hill to avg 25 min next year. If Gist and Hairston are on the active roster next year the wings will be crowded, so I hope only one of Fin/Bowen is back, and I know that'd mean Fin retired which is a long shot, but that is my dream.Quote:
Originally Posted by EricB
Also, I'd love for Bonner to go on a spiritual journey in India, so Gooden/Ian can back up TD/KT.
First-round exits suck....but at least you didn't get swept, and you're not in full rebuilding mode. Count yer blessings.