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Manu and Pop didn't make Tim go 1-7 against Diop in overtime of Game 7, after scoring 39 points in regulation. He was playing with planar fasciitis for most of the season.
There are many reasons why we couldn't overcome Dallas in 2006, certain Spursfan simply have short memory.
No superstar is going to dominate 48 minutes straight. In those moments when Duncan's struggling, the 2nd option is supposed to show up and carry the load. Kobe did this for Shaq numerous times during the threepeat. Wade does this for Lebron. Duncan's unfortunate in that he never really had a true second option besides DRob('98-00) and the one year when Manu played way over his head(2005). Parker has always under-performed in the playoffs during Tim's prime and Ginobili was never able to reach that 2005 level again. They never really had the ability to take over a game(besides '05 Manu) - both were essentially third option-tier players.Quote:
Originally Posted by ElNono
That makes no sense. If we're calling plays for Tim then he is taking the shots (which he should, he was having a terrific game), then Manu or Tony are not. If Tim was having a shitty game, THEN you would expect the 2nd/3rd option to step up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Johnny RIngo
There's nothing to 'regret' about that overtime or that series. Neither Tim nor Pop or Manu 'costs' us anything. We went with what brought us there, and it didn't work out. There's nothing wrong with that. It doesn't work out for 29/30 teams every season.
You stupidQuote:
Originally Posted by TrainOfThought5
Jesus.... since when did Manu become the new Bonner?
Short term memory.
Manu was able to take over complete series, the last one was the 2nd round vs the Hornets in '08. No way the Spurs would have made the WCF's otherwise.
From that point, Manu has good games like the G5 in the finals, but its not all the series. However, I have hard time understanding how can he play so bad the next game. All-time greats find the way to contribute even when the shot's not falling. But that's with defense, crafty passing, rebounds and not being completely careless with the ball.
My thoughts exactly. He grew up in North Texas, right b/n Dallas and OKC. It sounds that He and his family are quite content with OKC and I don't see him leaving and I see him having success, maybe not as much as Duncan but a least a couple of titles in his careers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jwash_1986
Okay, so you disagreed with him. But really...was that necessary?Quote:
Originally Posted by romain.star
OP doesn't get to watch Leonard play, tbh. Or if he does, he isn't impressed at all. SMH
Never say "ever"..........
No but I was drunken and I am very stupid when drunkenQuote:
Originally Posted by rwb
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