People not wanting Manu back are just nutso.
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People not wanting Manu back are just nutso.
We need to re-sign Tiago cause he already knows the system and teams with two power bigs, like Lakers and Memphis, are always there...but imho he needs to work a lot with Chip to develop an outside shoot. He's so good at playng pick and roll that if he develops a little shoot (in europe he used to shoot a lot more than in usa) he could became a real weapon also agaist small ball teams.
It was a great season, an amazing one, unforgettable but just a disappointing end
With that said Im glad bball season is over, most spurs fans need a break imo, then ready to support and cheer the rest of duncan's career come october/november:)
Two things Im looking forward to the most:
- Can Tim Duncan repeat his play this season + POs?
- Kawhi MF Leonard, he looked like an all star in game 7, blowing by james and getting to the rim and finishing... we'll see how much more involved he is gonna be on the offensive end
The only thing holding him is his knee, if it holds up he'll have a pretty good career
OP needs a dose of reality.
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Looking forward for kawh next season...i still think we will be contending next season...also, looking forward for bynes..
I'm very happy that I'm sharing the enthusiasm with my fellow Spurs fans regarding our team's future despite what just happened. I really hope that Tim Duncan can replicate the season that just passed. But if not, I'm okay with him contributing solid numbers. I can't ask more from what Duncan had given us and the team last season.
But I think the real key for us making it further than what we reached last season (by that, I mean the Spurs winning the championship), is Kawhi becoming a better offensive player and for Pop to give him a bigger role in the team's offense. He should become the 2nd, if not the 1st option in our offense.
For Spurs7794: I identify with your thoughts. However, being engaged with the Spurs, and this forum, served as a nice distraction away from other issues in my life. I think I learned (grew?) just expressing myself and/or reading the thoughts of others. Involvement in supporting a sports franchise has become a cherished American past time. Through Facebook I am involved with many, many others who also support the Spurs. I can't for next year because I have so many questions that are sure to be answered. In the meantime, I am now following the Nationals and will support the Cowboys come September. Then we will start all over again. Life is great! Thanks for being there, San Antonio Spurs!
Same feeling, but remembering the good moments (getting the first pick, winning the ships, winning single important games) and knowing we are in this together when things go bad tells me its totally worth it!Quote:
Originally Posted by Spurs7794
And even now: There are not many Spurs fans around me (Germany) but everyone knows I'm hardcore. Every time I meat someone (the players on my team etc.) they tell me how great the Spurs are and that they feel bad for me. One of our toughest dudes even hugged me all of a sudden without any prior emotions from me. Knowing that the team gained a lot of respect and receives a lot of love even though they didn't win is better than not beeing hardcore.
i understand how you feel. After watching 82 regular season games and so many playoff games that had my heart racing a mile a minute, I kind need a break from watching basketball. But give it a few months and I will be ordering league pass and looking forward to the start of the spurs season.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spurs7794
I'm excited as well. Most of the Spurs depth is pretty young and inexperienced, and they will be more ready to play next season. If Baynes plays well, he can be a big factor with Tim Duncan. Minutes are important, and if he can handle his own for 10+ minutes, that alone would be HUGE for TD. A combo of TD and Baynes on the court at the same time? Could be interesting. Splitter needs to improve, I like his quickness and overall ability, but he needs to get better and clean up his game, especially when trying to create a shot on his own. One thing I noticed, maybe a part of his rebound issues, it seemed like he would go into spectator mode instead of fighting for position or being active. We saw his potential many times, I hope he can reach it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIhUp1g5QXs I don't know why he just started to fall apart. Confidence or frustration?
CoJo needs to improve and be a solid back up to Tony. He has great potential with his speed/quickness, effort, defense, is good finisher at the rim and has a decent jump shot, but what I love most is a quality he DOESN'T share with Tony, he is more than willing to be a play maker by passing the ball. His biggest spot of improvement will be creating shots for himself and others. We have seen him do it. but the Spurs are going to need it against starters and good defenses. He can become a complete player. Same with De Colo and Mills. I want see what he can bring.
A healthy and improved Kawhi? Wow. It was only his 2nd year! He is already playing great and is "complete player", and what I mean by that, is he can play on Offense and Defense. The Spurs don't have many of those. Now all he has to do is improve his game. I would love to see him develop a jump shot or be more consistent with his 3pt shots, but I think his strength is near the hoop, and if he can work on driving and work on some moves at the rim, he could be a monster. Especially next to a big(TD or Baynes) as those 2 alone could grab all the rebounds or put it back in. He needs to work on dribbling the ball, but he has already improved a lot! Kawhi kind of looks like a player who can play and score ANYWHERE on the court, like most superstars do. I don't know if he will ever reach that status, but I know he has the smarts, instinct and work ethic to reach it. Love this guy.
Green. If the Finals had a sign of anything positive, then hopefully we can say Green upped his 3pt game and became consistent. Now, he has to work hard on a few things. Especially dribbling, driving and finishing at the rim. If he can shoot great at 3pt land and then pull it down and burn them when they close in too fast, he could become a monster as well. He had MANY clear lanes and shots at the rim that he just completely messed up.
I know Kawhi needs to heal up, but I would love to see all the younger guys(Kawhi, Green, CoJo, De Colo, Mills, Splitter, Baynes) get together and just challenge each other to improve defense, dribbling, offensive moves and whatever else. Player organized practices and challenges. Extra effort needed to go to the next level. This team might not get another "Big 3" like they have now, but I think the team as a whole has a chance to be just a great. These young players have a great "Big 3" to learn from.
Don't include Manu as part of the "Big 3" anymore. Michael Wilbon said it best after Game 7 that "Kawhi Leonard now replaced Manu as par of the 'Big 3'' and I'm paraphrasing btw.Quote:
Originally Posted by HEBsteaks
As it stand now, I completely agree with that, but I wasn't sure how to look at "The Big 3". Should we replace players in the current Big 3, as when I think of that, it had always been the name for Tim, Tony and Manu. Kawhi and Tim Duncan were the only 2 to consistently show up and pull their weight in the Finals.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheGreatYacht
You've got to be able to beat both types of teams. There was no reason to abandon Tiago. The Warriors played small ball and we probably don't beat them without him.Quote:
Originally Posted by KL2
Yeah, don't get me wrong, I think reports of the Spurs' demise are grossly exaggerated. I see them as a WCF contender next year, minimum. Could be even better. But 85% is preposterous.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sean Cagney
Probably nothing of consequence. Another .500 or so season.Quote:
Originally Posted by dallasmaverickslose
yeah the west is so fucking wide open right now.
It's too bad they didn't keep that 2011 championship squad together. As much as I despise the Mavs, I actually had quite a bit of respect and admiration for yalls championship team.Quote:
Originally Posted by DubMcDub
It was a great team. A true team. A lot like this year's Spurs squad, in fact.Quote:
Originally Posted by dallasmaverickslose
And I thank you for sticking it to Queen James. I was rooting hard for yall.Quote:
Originally Posted by DubMcDub
I would like to see danny green develop a tear drop like tony parker. that way he doesn't ave to get all the way to the basket, but could get close enough after teams close on him to get 5-10' from the hoop and then shoot the floater.Quote:
Originally Posted by HEBsteaks
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Originally Posted by dallasmaverickslose
never thought i would say this....but...I would cheer for the lakers over the heat.Quote:
Originally Posted by DubMcDub
You guys owed the Heat for that 06 crap man, honestly. I am sure DIRK saw that uni and his eyes turned red because of that lost opportunity! Terry as well. Extra motivation knowing you blew your only finals appearance to an inferior team you had beat and then you get another shot!Quote:
Originally Posted by DubMcDub
I wish James of this year was like the one in 011 though! He grew some since then and got alot more confident, in those games in the 4th he looks scared and passive, I think the GOLD medal and last years title gave him that much more confidence.ANYDAY of the week, some LA fans cheered for the Spurs in the finals infact.Quote:
Originally Posted by palangi