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Originally Posted by FilSpursFan
Why is it that all the Mavs & Suns fans I've ever encountered just flat out have no class and are the biggest assholes on the face of the planet? Well there are the Fakers too. Is it because we have beaten both in the playoffs so many times? Oh well congrats to Denver & Cleveland.
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Originally Posted by Chomag
With this and a couple of other tweeks I believe we'll come back next year pissed off and fired up and WE WILL DOMINATE!
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Still F#@k the Mavs
You can trust him to play the youth IF all the worst of the vets are gone. If he doesn't have Finley or Thomas or Vaughn or Oberto or Udoka to stick in a game, he'll go youth.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chomag
Especially in blowouts.
One of the most frustrating things these past two years is that during blowouts win or lose, the Spurs usually had lineups of guys past 30 like Thomas/Oberto/Udoka/Finley/Vaughn or some other garbage where garbage time was tedious to watch. Those few minutes when a rookie Mahinmi went up against garbage Bucks players were magic, because you could see a young player develop.
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Anyways
The first litmus test comes first with Oberto and his partial guarantee coming full July 1st.
If he isn't cut, retired or traded by then, I guarantee the front office will be a plethora of fail this offseason.
Because if they can convince themselves that Oberto, or Thomas, or Finley might be worth keeping around as steely vets that could contribute, they've also convinced themselves that they can win with them. And if they think they can win with them, they've already lost next season and wasted a year's worth of developing a younger player in that occupied roster spot.
Spurs have a HUGE mountain to climb to win another championship.
Lets add everything up:
May 2010 - Duncan will be another year older, and still have 80 games under his belt going into the postseason. What makes anyone think he'll be refreshed bc he had a longer break BEFORE the 09-10 season??
This team is built on chemistry, but the current state suggest a major overhaul of the roster. I highly doubt bringing in 6 or more players will make the Spurs the team to beat a year from today.
Are we again forgetting there are other teams in this league. Younger, hungrier, more talented ones. Hello Cleveland, Orlando, Portland. Those guys are or will be juggernauts in 2010, and the Spurs will have to go through one or more of them. Did I mention LA will still have Bryant, Gasol, and an ever better Bynum next year? Denver is hitting it stride with Billups, and thank god we didn't have to face them...I'm thinking a sweep would have been the result.
You can't judge the Spurs' future prospects simply by arguing how they pulled off 3 rings in this decade. Not to mention there was a lot of luck involved in those runs.
I'm good with this though. I hated having the feeling that anything short of a Finals win was unacceptable. After this atrocious 08-09 campaign, I can expect the management to bring in players with future prospects, not just dinosaurs at the end of their ropes.
Damn straight, LJ. You're a pimp. :toast :smokin
Long-time reader, first time poster...
I’m really thankful to have a team like the Spurs represent our city. We did more with less at difficult times this season than most other teams could do at 100%. I truly believe that that Spurs organization will continue to be owned and operated at the highest standards because the powers that be understand the culture of this city…and it’s not just winning championships, it’s the way we win. We don’t brag or threaten, it’s just business. Pop and Co. understand that the game is getting fiercer while the team gets older, and I believe next season will truly show how far we came this year despite going down in the first round. Remember the Stonecutter’s Creed: “and at the 101st blow the rock will split in two, and I will know it was not that blow that did it, but all that had gone before it.”
Mason, Hill, Ime, and Gooden are all good, hungry players and I hope we can keep those guys in the fold because I really enjoy cheering for them. For the veterans, I have so much respect for the poise they bring to the team, putting their bodies on the line night in and night out to lead by example. Tony Parker is the present and future, a real warrior that doesn’t make excuses and isn’t afraid to carry the weight on his shoulders. He wants to win, and it was exciting to see him run wild on opposing teams this season when they tried to shut him down or disrespect him. Deron William and Chris Paul are touted as the best PGs...but only Parker has the rings and Finals MVP, and he’s only getting better.
I won’t ever forget watching Tim Duncan rally the team after the officials failed to call a goal tend during a game earlier this season. Some Spurs players were distracted and complaining to the officials but Timmy just raised his hand to refocus them on the play and hustled down the court after he made the inbound pass. It was such a small move, not on any highlight reel, but it’s that kind of leadership that is so rare, that’s really deserving of notice. In the age of team’s looking for a superstar, we have a Duncan. Correction, THE Duncan...and at the last game he showed us he’s going to fight for his team, for this city, until the clock hits zero. I really hope he gets a chance to tutor another young player like David mentored him, and go to the big dance and win it one more time. That would be epic.
And someone PLEASE bring back the OLD Spurs theme song, “Get Ready For This.” I know it’s outdated, but man, it’s San Antonio and I can’t imagine Nickelback pumping up a crowd like 2 Unlimited. /end rant:downspin:
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Originally Posted by SpursDynasty
I expect Denver to beat Dallas too, but I'm loving that you picked them too...maybe Dallas has a shot due to the SD jinx? :lol
Seriously, why do you even read his posts? Do yourself a favor and ignore him. How long does he have to post idiotic shit before you notice he's not worth your time?Quote:
Originally Posted by LEONARD
They'll be back to the 1st round, but that's about it.
The Spurs need to make some personnel moves, for sure, but I agree that they'll be back. I always envisioned Tim with 5 rings and so I know that will happen. This may have been their weakest overall roster in years, yet with a healthy Manu this team would have probably made it to the third round.
Losing in the first round might be a good wakeup call that some real changes need to be made to the roster.
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Welcome with your first post. :toast
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