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1999 team dominated because David Robinson was in his prime.
2000, 2001 - Duncan was just beginning to round into form, but the Spurs had no answer for Kobe Bryant. Hence, they brought Bruce Bowen in in 2001-2002. Perhaps more significantly, in 2002-2003, they brought in Manu Ginobili.
You guys realize that Manu has been in the league 4 years and won two championships already? If/when we win this year, he'll have won a championship 3 out of 4 years in the league. That's incredible. And I think it lends evidence to who the real difference maker on the Spurs is, with all respect to Tim Duncan. The three keys to winning are Timmy, Manu, and Bruce Bowen - not necessarily in that order.
People as i saw you were talking about timīs eyes i thought it would be a great idea if you could see the OLD MANU :elephant :elephant
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Hahah. :lol Excellent artwork!!!
Yes but it wasnt mine :rolleyesQuote:
Originally Posted by Solid D
For other fans who don't have the privledge of watching a lot of Spurs games...
When Tim gets focused and determined, he is damn near unbeatable. He has an entire other level others cant touch.
I told ya'll.. the plan was to rest up as much during reg season THEN go apeshit and risk injury WHEN it matters..
Ya'll wanted Spurs to burn out in reg season insisting in more and more PRESSURE every game..
I love this man..tim Duncan. He makes me proud to be a Spurs fan!
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Originally Posted by Supergirl
I agree with all of that. We can't blame Duncan for those other losses. It takes a TEAM to win, led by a great leader. I think the importance of Bruce is not stressed enough. This guy, in my opinion, is hands down the BEST defensive player there is. He was robbed of the Defensive Player of the Year award almost every year already. Truly, without Bruce's relentless defense, we would not be anywhere...He is what keeps the big shots/star players from scoring...Look at what he does against Kobe, Carmelo, Ray Allen, Vince Carter, etc...the list goes on. And on top of it, he got the best compliments from all of them: their whining and complaining and dirty talking to the media about Bruce...It just shows that Bruce gets into their heads better than anyone else. Remember his incredible block of Billups 3 pointer with about one minute of the fourth quarter remaining in the seventh deciding game. If it had been anyone else guarding Chauncey, the Spurs lead would have been just two points not five with a minute remaining. And what about what he did to Dirk? He blocked his shot from the behind! And created a jump ball that basically SAVED the Spurs. I just hope the Spurs have Bowen on contract for more than two more years at least...
AND MANU...well, what can you say other than that he is the most fierce competitor and plays with so much passion and fire. His steals, his shots, his rebounds, etc...are what make him a great player...He literally SAVED the Spurs in the last game by scoring 30 points and keeping the Spurs alive when other players were struggling with either fouls or shooting...
I think the Spurs have the BEST team possible right now with the following players: Timmy, Tony, Brucie, Manu, Horry...and now we can add Michael Finley to the mix...That's it...we don't need anyone else to win...I hope the Spurs keep all of those players...
And that article about Timmy's eyes is truly touching. I love it. It's an original and an emotional piece...It truly touches your heart. The look in his eyes does indeed speak volumes. And when Timmy is confident and REALLY wants to win, then we already know the rest...just watch Game 7th third and fourth quarter against Detroit last year...Timmy was unstoppable all the way through...
My thoughts exactly. That's a sweet pic.Quote:
Originally Posted by jman3000
The only other player I can recall who had the same look in his eyes when crunch time came was Bill RussellQuote:
Originally Posted by Spurs Dynasty
Damn good company
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Originally Posted by whottt
I agree with Whott. But, good article nonetheless.
Did you see Dirk coming out of the tunnel for pre-game warmups? You could tell he was going to be everywhere. He certainly wanted to end the series then and there, and it showed in his play.Quote:
Originally Posted by Solid D
But he certainly didn't keep up the play late in the 4th quarter, maybe because he lost confidence, maybe because he was gassed, whatever. He certainly had a fairly despondent look in the post-game PC, but you'd expect that after a tough loss.
I'm curious what he's going to look like before tonight's game.
That picture of Tim Duncan looking mad is awesome. That makes me believe that the Spurs will win tonight.
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That quote seems a good time to bring this up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Manu20
In 5 of the 6 games of this series, Dirk Nowitski has had the ball in his hands, with 10 seconds on the clock, and the ability to win or tie.
He has yet to make a basket: 0-5.
His hair is shaven down
His footwork sweet surprise
His bankshots don't run cold
Like his Timmy Duncan Eyes
Before you can think twice
He's on a fundamental roll
And He's got Timmy Duncan Eyes
And he'll tease you
and unease you
All the better just to please you
He's fundamental and knows just
What it takes to make a NBA pro blush
With envious sighs
He's got Timmy Duncan Eyes
He'll take game seven home
It whets his appetite
To regain his NBA throne
on which he's got his eyes
He'll take the middle on you
Roll you like you're dice
Until you're white on rice
He's got those Timmy Duncan Eyes
He'll expose you when he throws you
off your feet with the spin he shows you
He's ferocious and he know just
What it takes to make a NBA pro blush
And never smiles or cries
He's got those Timmy Duncan Eyes
He'll tease you
He'll undress you
Before a thousand guys
He's got those Timmy Duncan Eyes
He'll expose you, when he shows you
That he owns you
He's got those Timmy Duncan Eyes.
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HE sees championship rings :D:D
Nice job bill.
I did not know that...great find!Quote:
That quote seems a good time to bring this up.
In 5 of the 6 games of this series, Dirk Nowitski has had the ball in his hands, with 10 seconds on the clock, and the ability to win or tie.
He has yet to make a basket: 0-5.
Understatement.Quote:
Originally Posted by mikejones99
TD is the best team player in the NBA right now.