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if the Spurs don't win they'll eventually get their own 30 for 30
if the Spurs don't win they'll eventually get their own 30 for 30
"28 seconds."
I don't think they will since the Spurs don't really have a star-crossed history filled with near misses and chokes. We've had some heartbreak, with Rod Strickland, .4, and the Manu foul, but in the grand scheme of sports, those were rather tame compared to some of the more heartbreaking losses in sports history. We've been rather fortunate through the years and never had our hearts truly ripped out. And as I said in another thread, when you root for a team that constantly contends, something like this was bound to happen.
We grew up as fans last night.
Lakers fans (at least the older ones) dealt with this practically every year in the 60's and then again in '84. Most recently, they endured that 24 point choke. Pats fans, who root for the most successful NFL franchise of the past 15 years, had their hearts crushed in two straight Superbowls at the hands of a bitter rival, both losses defined by fluke plays (Tyree's catch; Welker dropping a gimmie). Yankees fans in '04. This would be an ordinary occurrence for a fan of Cleveland sports, the Boston Red Sox, or the Chicago Cubs.
Simply put, it was our turn.
Last edited by midnightpulp; 06-19-2013 at 06:31 AM.
Enough with this gee up bull . Of course its not the worst in history but it feels like cunt now and that is all that matters and we will lose game 7 too.....
I wouldn't be up right now and posting this thread if this didn't hurt. Just trying illustrate that heartbreak, sometimes extreme heartbreak on the level of losing a loved one (which sounds in' ridiculous, but sports connect with us humans on some weird, irrational level that has us stupidly equating the results of a child's game with real world tragedy), is the price you pay as a fan, and that our "price" hasn't been as expensive as some fans of other teams.
Last edited by midnightpulp; 06-19-2013 at 06:46 AM.
me if there's anything worse than that.
Being a Cubs fan.
Spurs got 4 of 'em for us fans, brother. Ask our bros Clipper Nation and DoK, one of whom is the fan of the worst franchise in NBA history and the other who cheers for the NBA version of the Boston Red Sox, if they would trade 1 choke job, have ever epic and devastating it might be, for 4 les.
This was worse, as well.
The Pats were 2 downs away from making history, and Tyree makes one the flukiest catches in NFL history.
Lngrr needs to post in this thread and tell us we don't know about heartbreak. Same with JoeTait.
I don't get this , either... about the feeling of sports, fandom, and all the heartbreak, etc;... and I have been through some MAJOR life traumas and tragedies where I've almost died several times. Why is it like this? I feel so stupid sometimes as a "fanatic." Yet, I have survived natural disasters (volcanoes and earthquakes), had to go through 2 wars in one lifetime when I was in the military, and was pretty much homeless and starving when I finally got out of the military for years. Yes, even lost a loved one as well. ... Confuses the outta' me. Why is it like this? Anybody??
that argie cunt
I had to tape the game as I was at work... and having to sit though 6 hrs of nerves then the game just for that argie cunt to it all up
It truly is nonsensical and irrational. One of the mysteries (and beauties, I guess) of being human.
There may be an explanation but mine is that following my teams is literally my earliest memory. I've invested so much time and passion in it that it builds up.. I have had way more lows than highs when it comes to teams I support but builds up
Well said. Puts everything in perspective.
every sportscenter highlight play, has a spurs on the receiving end of it.....
I think it's because humans are really wired to "believe" and have "faith". Also, I think sports is the modern version of religious fanaticism. Just look at those who committed suicide bombings and wars in the name of religion. From an atheist's perspective, it doesn't really make sense, but for those who put their lives believing in that "faith", it's all worth all the trouble. That's just my two cents though.
TBH, the normal for Cleveland sports is non-contention, like the current Cavaliers/Browns/Indians. Stuff like the Drive, the Fumble, the '97 World Series- those were the good years.
Just be thankful the Spurs already had four les under their belt before last night. This was the kind of game where, if it happens to a young team that hasn't won anything yet, can kill their spirit and really change the course of franchise history for the worse. Like what Game One of the '95 Finals did to the Magic. If any team can withstand this kind of stomach-punch game it's the Spurs.
if the spurs won last night wouldve dismantled the supercheat roster
now we have to look at the spurs fake ass coatriding big 3
Spurs fans have really been fortunate.
Truth bombs here, these kind of games will murder any kind of progress and up-and-coming team is making. The Rangers still being a solid team after the 2011 World Series (maybe they've regressed but that's largely due to personnel/injuries) is nothing short of very impressive. After a young team lost like that, then the next off season lost their best pitcher, I was sure they'd fall apart completely.
We're spoiled, tbh.
I just hope Leonard isn't forever mentally ed. He can rest easy knowing he played a near perfect game and I doubt this fazes him since he's actually been through real tragedy with his father being murdered in cold blood, but you never know.
Chris Webber's many chokejobs, one of which was the biggest one for an individual player in basketball history, seem to roll off his back. But Webber always struck me as guy who cares more about money and fame than winning, so he probably doesn't give a .
The way Leonard played in OT he doesn't seem too rattled, tbh.
I thought Leonard did okay. He did hit one of the free throws which should have been enough.
It was just one those situations where every break had to go a certain away for things to turn out the way they did. You can't really put it on any one guy. There is no Nick Anderson or Jose Mesa or Chris Webber that you can single out.
Wondering if Phil Jackson would have sat TD & TP in crunch time...
Caught the game with a load of transplanted Spurs fans and though I root for the Lakeshow, it was disheartening to feel the vibe afterwards. I was going to sign on and congratulate you guys on a 5th le but then it went downhill. Here's to catching fire for game 7.
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