4.

[MagnusKrauss]

I'm proud to be a fan of the Spurs.

[duncan228]

Duncan has more Championships in him. And he'll come back to training camp in shape and motivated. I have no problem with being one of the last 4 teams standing. They had a great season. Anything short of a le is a disappointment, but only one team will be left. It wasn't our year. It will be next year, a few tweaks and...it's an odd year. Duncan said on Media Day that if the les came every other year he was okay with it. So am I. We bring it back in '09. I believe.

[gameFACE]

You know in all honesty i'm not mad at all. I'm definitely a bit disapointed but i didn't feel frustrated with this elimination at all. If you play flat and uninspired you're going to get your ass handed to you and dispensed as handily as the Lakers were able to accomplish that. I don't care for the ran "out of gas" arguement at all. Great teams don't run out of gas. They play harder whatever the cir stances. Ask one of the many teams that have repeated.

There's still a window of opportunity IMHO for the Spurs to get one more or even a back to back championship in the next few years. Good times are still coming.

[Ludovician]

It really hurts, but not being able to repeat is a problem fans of about 25 other teams would like to have.

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

It happens. Still proud of this team, still proud to call myself a fan.

Congrats to the Lakers for knocking them off.

Go for five next season.

[whottt]

Props to the Spurs for an awesome season. It's good to be a Spurs fan. They are always classy and they always bow out with grace and they always go down fighting hard.

That being said, for the first time in a long time, I'm actually excited about the offseason and what the Spurs will do.

That being said, I don't know what I'll do with no basketball for the next 6 months!

Seriously...it'll be good to shed some of the bandwaggoners from the board...discussions will get a lot better. Offseason used to be the most fun time...even when hey weren't winning champonships.


I have low expectations for next seasn just due to the fact that Manu and Parker both have National Team Commitments.

But they definitely have one more bullet in the gun...

[tlongII]

The Spurs will not win another championship unless they bring in some additional top-tier talent. The Spurs' complimentary players just don't cut the mus any more.

[T Park]

Seriously...it'll be good to shed some of the bandwaggoners from the board...discussions will get a lot better. Offseason used to be the most fun time...even when hey weren't winning champonships.


I have low expectations for next seasn just due to the fact that Manu and Parker both have National Team Commitments.

When the team has low expectations, thats when they usually win.

Ala 07, 03, 05.

[timmydidit]

wow how many Debby Downers in one thread ya they aren't finished .. spoiled fans dont worry the still got it

[Sp Ginobili 20]

I'm proud of this team and what they have done. Let's go for five next season.

[m33p0]

looks like barry has a spot in next year's roster.

[midgetonadonkey]

I will be a Spurs fan in 2013 and on when Pop and Duncan are gone. I will still sit balcony level, cursing my ass off and rooting for a lottery team.

the rest of the NBA. I'm a Spurs fan through and through.

[Deb]

Love those Spurs

[m33p0]

Seriously...it'll be good to shed some of the bandwaggoners from the board...discussions will get a lot better. Offseason used to be the most fun time...even when hey weren't winning champonships.


I have low expectations for next seasn just due to the fact that Manu and Parker both have National Team Commitments.

But they definitely have one more bullet in the gun...

National Teams!

[beachwood]

It hurts to see the players we root for not accomplish the ultimate goal but I can't fault their effort. It was obvious that the team just ran out of gas before the finish line. The San Antonio Spurs used every ounce of energy they had to get this far. They came out swinging again in Game 5 but heart and will to win can only take you so far.

I'd be easy to point to excuses but if there's one thing we learn from watching this group of basketball players bounce a leather ball around a wood floor, it's that excuses don't matter and anything you deserve you have to earn. No excuses. No shortcuts. Dedication to individual and group improvement.

Three teams are still left standing but I wouldn't trade one second of being a fan of the Spurs for a lifetime of fandom of any other team. From Gervin to Robinson to Duncan, this franchise has won -- and lost -- with class.

I would like to congratulate the Spurs for their four championships. But this ride isn't over. I just know there are more championships out there this team can win. The Spurs will get right back into the saddle next season ... and many of use will be here cheering, hoping and believing.

Thank you, Spurs, for another fun journey. It didn't end as anyone wanted it to end but the San Antonio Spurs will live to win another day.

Believe.

Excellent post. You nailed it all right there.

It was a rollercoaster season and we didn't quite find the consistency that we usually find in our championship years. But we fought till the end. Sometimes it doesn't work out and that's alright. I trust we'll be right back in the thick of it all next season. My heart is always with this team.

[GrandeDavid]

Great post, LJ. We'll be back next season to get #5.

[01Snake]

Manu needs to pull an Horry and just save it for the post season.

[whottt]

National Teams!

Hey I agree...but it means something to Manu and Parker so it's just the way it is.

[loveforthegame]

It's worth all the ups and downs to cheer for this team. They fell short this year but they always give their all. They make no excuses and will bounce back next year.

Believe.

[T Park]

Hey I agree...but it means something to Manu and Parker so it's just the way it is.

Yeah, if I were Pop I would demand those Fers rest all summer.

[mVp]

Thanks for another great season Spurs, really, the "repeat" thing, we have been dominating the league the last 9 years, 4 les baby, 4! and we're coming back next season, I can't wait for #5!

[carina_gino20]

If we win more championships every other year from here on in, I'd take it without complaint.

This exit sucks badly right now, but damned if the Spurs aren't getting Ring No. 5 next year.

[slayermin]

Thank you Spurs on a great run.

[DDS4]

For the team with best winning percentage in all 4 major sports, I'm pretty proud of what they've done.

Good thing is, they're not done yet.

[Avitus1]

Love the Spurs till I die, till I die, till I die....

This isn't it the Spurs will get another championship soon but its been a fun ride thus far..

Thank You Spurs!