Stop and smell the roses

[TD 21]

Really good post. I'm as compe ive as humanly possible and probably nitpick as much as humanly possible too, but even I relented last night. I wasn't even the slightest bit concerned that they were losing that game. Maybe it was the massive lead/lack of time remaining, maybe it was my lack of confidence in the Jazz, the 3-0 series lead, the insane run this team has been on, or maybe it was all of the above, but as ugly as those final 8 or so minutes were, I gave the team a pass. It says something about the disparity of the two teams, no question, but that was about as bad as you'll see this team and they still won and they won in the fashion that people have claimed they haven't been capable of since their heyday.

I've been saying it for a while. Barring injury, it's going to take an out-out-their-mind performance from Bynum or James to keep this team from winning the championship. But whether this incredible run ends in a championship or not, I can already say that this is the most aesthetically pleasing basketball I've ever witnessed.

[phxspurfan]

I also just wanted to post in this thread and say that the Spurs, this year, have made me feel like they did back in the early 2000s. I'm so proud to be a fan with the way they run their ball club. I just wish I lived in SATown so I could get more tickets to their games. It's no wonder why the players say it's a family, because even to huge fans like us, we feel like a part of it.

[Budkin]

Getting JAX and Diaw changed everything... I just want to see them go all the way.

[dav4463]

If there are any leftover NBA fans who still think the Spurs are boring......then they are just flat out Stupid!

[Spurs and Mavs fan]

Then I had a moment at some point...I can't tell you exactly when but it was one of those vintage nights where the Big 3 shined and all felt right again. In that moment of splendor I realized something terrible. I realized that the day was coming when I would no longer get to see nights like this. The Big 3 would go away and all I would have was memories captured on film and placed on a medium of media. The starting over I used to so strongly desire now terrified me.

It was then that I made the decision that I would take whatever good I could get out of these final seasons and let the rest fall by the wayside. No matter the situation, I would shrug off all the bad just to have those small glimpses of good that I knew I needed to appreciate while there was still time. Little did I know that somewhere along the way the Spurs would do something improbable in my mind...they would once again become contenders. They would find the pieces to help them rise from the ashes and go once more unto the breach.

Excellently put!

[Guru of Nothing]

I'm with you fellas.

...cant seem to make it skip the first 11 seconds of the clip.

[ALVAREZ6]

All we need now is ... NO LIMIT ARMY COMMANDER to make their return.

Great post, and yes, I think the no limit army commander needs to return.

[bonesinaz]

Great post, and yes, I think the no limit army commander needs to return.

[Kamnik]

Awsome write up!

[TheTruth]

Love this thread. Lot's of posters I miss reading showing up.

[Brazil]

I'm enjoying the ride. I saw 99% of the spurs games this season, great run so far. Not making the WCF would be a disappointment, better than that is just bonus at this point.

[benefactor]

I'm enjoying the ride. I saw 99% of the spurs games this season, great run so far. Not making the WCF would be a disappointment, better than that is just bonus at this point.

I was so mad about the lockout that I almost decided not to get League Pass.

Best decision I never made.

[Brazil]

I was so mad about the lockout that I almost decided not to get League Pass.

Best decision I never made.

It seems I chose the right year to move to the US and get LP

[DAF86]

All I can say is that I'm very grateful for firstrowsports.

[slick'81]

great year!! after spurs got bounced in rnd1 i appreciated the sweep of utah and another 50 win season alot more

[Morphgizmo]

So far, so good.

[ShoogarBear]

[Axe Murderer]

great, GREAT post Shoog!



I just sacrificed my first born to you. It should come in the mail by next week

[Slomo]

Nice bump!

[therealtruth]

Actually Jax still hasn't really got going yet.

[spursfan1000]

Roses smell pretty damn good tbh

[silverblackfan]

The roses smell sweet, but screw that! Winning the next game smells even better. Keep focused and count the wins after it is all over. Go get that championship. One game at a time and never be satisfied with what has happened in the past.
It is not very often that a team of this caliber is gathered and of the same mind and motivation. Let us wait 'til the end of the season. Then, we will savor the accomplishments.
I think it will be even sweeter.

[Spurs and Mavs fan]

Those roses smell mighty sweet when the Spurs lead a series 3-0.

[Canibspur]

[ginobilized]

Wow! I might go ahead and eat the roses......they smell THAT good.
It's great to appreciate the Spurs, they certainly deserve it.