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Said this months ago. This wasn't their last chance; they have two more shots max and luckily the holes needing to be filled aren't huge. Just pray for health and cohesion.
Last offseason, I wasn't confident that the Spurs could sustain a championship level team. I know everyone has written this team off again (for like the 7th offseason in a row, literally) but I'm actually more optimistic than I was a year ago.
Main reason: Kawhi Leonard's wide open potential. I don't know how good he can become but he he could develop into a great player. It's within the realm of possibilities. , he was there at times during this playoff run at only 21 years old.
Green didn't respond well to the Heat's defensive adjustment on him but he's legitimately a top 10-15 starting shooting guard. Sure, he's a specialist but he's really damn useful when he's able to stay within his role.
I'm going to stop counting out Duncan. Maybe he finally slows down next season. But maybe he doesn't. He looked better this year than any of the previous five or so seasons.
Bring back Ginobili and work him into a more specialized role. He's not capable of being a main distributor any longer but he's still damn valuable. As a fourth or fifth best player on your team, Ginobili is gold.
Parker has gotten better and better and better. There's a chance he finally stops getting better but with advancements in his basketball IQ and ability to manage games, he should stay elite for a couple more years.
Diaw is a solid role player. Joseph has very nice potential and could blossom if given a full season as the backup point guard. Splitter at a reasonable price is worth bringing back and is a proven, high-quality regular season player. Neal at a reasonable price would also be worth bringing back, especially if the Spurs believe his late season unevenness was due to his chronic foot injury.
The Spurs also have some roster and salary cap flexibility. If they can add even one more dependable piece, have Leonard and Green continue progressing as players, and the Big 3 avoid any drastic cliff falls, this team can get back here next season.
Write these guys off at your own peril. I believe it's a strong possibility that the Spurs can put together another great playoff push next season.
Said this months ago. This wasn't their last chance; they have two more shots max and luckily the holes needing to be filled aren't huge. Just pray for health and cohesion.
Word.
No.
kl will take manu's place
Not sure about this. It took two key injuries in the west for the Spurs to make the finals. Not gonna line up like that next season.
I'd only bring Tiago back with a Danny Green contract, if he wants more GTFO
Maybe. Just don't know if you can expect Duncan to play that well again.
Green as well.
And the player to add? The FA market to me isn't anything special.
We will, TP will make another promise to Timmy tonight, next year we will get you another championship
I don't think Tim Duncan makes the Finals again.
I'm not being fatalistic, I'm just giving my honest appraisal.
Who was the other injury other than Westbrook?
Well, duh, of course they'll be back. Or Stern will give them a whopping fine.
Hahahahahahah no we won't. It's okay, it's time to accept the end of an era. Terrific 15 years.
Kill yourself, or stop posting. I don't care which, but do it now.
Kobe Bryant in my opinion. The whole Lakers team fell apart.
Not unless splitter walks ,manu takes 2.7 and spurs bring in a legit fa
had me until i read bring back manu, dude is done. His game serves no purpose. Get a player who passes to other spurs.
Agreed. Great group, and still room to grow... we definitely need a couple more pieces, but damn, this team is special.
I like that you didn't mention Splitter.
The spurs really need to find a really good backup PG. As of right now, there is a really big drop off going from Parker to CoJo, Nando, Mills. I really hope that CoJo or Nando can develop into a reasonable backup PG.
Do you really think we'll be back next season? And how exactly?
With no Manu, with a one year older Timmy, Westbrick healthy....
I'll prey to let it happen again, but i don't belive so.
I still think the Spurs beat the Thunder and Lakers if all three teams were healthy. If OKC had Harden still tho...
Well they'll still be the same team pretty much
it mainly depends on kawhi's growth and TD's play, If he keeps playing like this for next season, the spurs will be right in the mix
imo this was it, wouldnt be surprised if they meet miami again tho
You know god damn well that Manu as the 5th best player on the Spurs will still play the majority of the time on a Popovich team in the playoffs. He needs to go. At what point do you think the Spurs should start preparing for their future?
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