OT: Team with brightest futures

[DeadlyDynasty]

I'm just hoping Jabari and/or Wiggins develop into good talent, tbh... the league has a massive lack of talent these days. I just can't see the league contracting some teams (which is what they should do, really), so let's just hope the talent pool increases.

Spurs will be on that chopping block once TD retires, so you sure about that? Unless of course you think 10-cent tickets is economically viable longterm

[Venti Quattro]

Has a shot at the LOBT:
Oklahoma City Thunder
Indiana Pacers

Good to watch but will never win the Chip:
LA Clippers (as much I in hate to admit)
Phoenix Suns
Golden St. Warriors
Houston Rockets

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Nope. I had already accepted long ago that the Spurs were playing above their heads and had gone beyond their ceiling. Anyone who was around me last season can corroborate this. Game 5 was Manu's swan song...and I was glad I was there to see it in person.

God you're adorable when you start telling your whoppers.

[ElNono]

Everyone thought we were dead when Magic came down with phlebitis and had to retire. We grabbed some jacks & timbers and started back down. After Kobe was caught jacking off in a movie theatre in Colorado everyone thought we were finished. Uh, uh. Now we're faced with a 50 feet wall of water like in the "Poseidon Adventure."

There's got to be a morning after, if we can just hold on thru the nite.

You had the GOAT owner back then. He's gone (RIP, tbh). I think the Lakeshow can turn things around, management-wise, with Jeannie at the helm. Her time will eventually come if Fredo doesn't switch gears and smarten up.

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Spurs will be on that chopping block once TD retires, so you sure about that? Unless of course you think 10-cent tickets is economically viable longterm

Unless they pull off a heist. Nothing is beyond the pale. I trust them about as much as I can pick up Jeebs and throw his ass thru a plate glass window at Kresge's.

[ElNono]

Spurs will be on that chopping block once TD retires, so you sure about that? Unless of course you think 10-cent tickets is economically viable longterm

I'd love the Spurs to make it in San Antonio, but I know the odd are stacked against them once TD retires. That said, what's going to keep the Spurs in San Antonio is superb talent. Adding the Kyrie Irvings of the league, which whine and complain while being complete losers is only going to accelerate their departure to Seattle or wherever it is.

[spurraider21]

its pretty standard for Heat supporters to downplay Indiana, tbh, despite the obvious problems the Pacers have given them in recent years

[Venti Quattro]

its pretty standard for Heat supporters to downplay Indiana, tbh, despite the obvious problems the Pacers have given them in recent years

Benefit of being champions. You are given the advantage until someone dethrones you. I know, I know it seems unfair but if Manu didn't up Game 6 you would also feel the same way.

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You had the GOAT owner back then. He's gone (RIP, tbh). I think the Lakeshow can turn things around, management-wise, with Jeannie at the helm. Her time will eventually come if Fredo doesn't switch gears and smarten up.

People die. I'm grateful for the 10 under his stewardship. I couldn't see the light after Magic. Nor could I see after Colorado. But, the light shined again. If it doesn't. If the darkness never lifts again I'll have those 10 to see me thru to the end. Nobody can take those away from me. That fact stills my soul.

[spurraider21]

Benefit of being champions. You are given the advantage until someone dethrones you. I know, I know it seems unfair but if Manu didn't up Game 6 you would also feel the same way.

i'm not suggesting that Indiana is a lock to beat Miami but they're one of the obvious threats. even if the Spurs won, we'd know a healthy OKC, Miami, Indiana would be a threat

[Bynumite]

Seattle SuperSpurs has a nice ring to it

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Benefit of being champions. You are given the advantage until someone dethrones you. I know, I know it seems unfair but if Manu didn't up Game 6 you would also feel the same way.

Yep, and the Heat would be considered ordinary & under indictment.

21, your people are responsible for the condition you find yourself in. That's a heavy burden, son.

[Clipper Nation]

Everyone thought we were dead when Magic came down with phlebitis and had to retire. We grabbed some jacks & timbers and started back down. After Kobe was caught jacking off in a movie theatre in Colorado everyone thought we were finished. Uh, uh.

Sorry, Dale, but that was under Jerry & the old CBA.... it's not so simple now...

[Venti Quattro]

i'm not suggesting that Indiana is a lock to beat Miami but they're one of the obvious threats. even if the Spurs won, we'd know a healthy OKC, Miami, Indiana would be a threat

Indiana, Oklahoma City and Spurs are only direct threats to 3-HEAT. All else are fodder or a hot pile of .

[DeadlyDynasty]

Up until a week ago I had it in my mind that Indiana would beat Miami in 5 when they met, but Indy is susceptible to offensive droughts and I can't fully be confident about them yet. I still think Miami will need good contributions from Beas and Oden to 3-peat, but the Indy series is a toss-up for me right now

[ElNono]

The CBA will be tilted again if needed... that's a do ent that changes every X years, and if there's money to be made, it will change. Filling Dr Buss shoes is a different story altogether though.

[Killakobe81]

Only truly bright futures (short-term) is teams with Lebron and Durant.

[ElNono]

Seattle SuperSpurs has a nice ring to it

No more cow poop smell either...

[Venti Quattro]

Up until a week ago had it in my mind that Indian would beat Miami in 5 when they met, but Indy is susceptible to offensive droughts and I can't fully be confident about them yet. I still think Miami will need good contributions from Beas and Oden to 3-peat, but the Indy series is a toss-up for me right now

I still have Miami in 7 if Greg Oden lives to have two functioning legs in late May. Bynum is a nice addition for Indy but ultimately a wildcard which outcome they're not even sure.

But these DNPs of Wade have to somewhat worry the Heat, and Ray Allen has been pretty atrocious post-6.

[DeadlyDynasty]

Seattle SuperSpurs has a nice ring to it

rofl

[ElNono]

Up until a week ago I had it in my mind that Indiana would beat Miami in 5 when they met, but Indy is susceptible to offensive droughts and I can't fully be confident about them yet. I still think Miami will need good contributions from Beas and Oden to 3-peat, but the Indy series is a toss-up for me right now

All the way to the ECF, the East playoffs are likely going to be an abortion though... there's probably going to be the "Chicago upset win" that gets some buzz going, followed by them bending over per the usual.

[Killakobe81]

I still have Miami in 7 if Greg Oden lives to have two functioning legs in late May. Bynum is a nice addition for Indy but ultimately a wildcard which outcome they're not even sure.

But these DNPs of Wade have to somewhat worry the Heat, and Ray Allen has been pretty atrocious post-6.

Im with you Miami is STILL the favorite and Ray had some sorry moments BEFORE "6" ...

[HI-FI]

I'd love the Spurs to make it in San Antonio, but I know the odd are stacked against them once TD retires. That said, what's going to keep the Spurs in San Antonio is superb talent. Adding the Kyrie Irvings of the league, which whine and complain while being complete losers is only going to accelerate their departure to Seattle or wherever it is.

i know deadlydynasty makes wild ass predictions after a drug binge, but you really think Spurs would leave this area? the SA/Austin area is a much better market than OKC. Obviously the league has a hard on for OKC until it makes good on its investment, but I think a Spurs to Seattle would be about the biggest You in sports history, considering the history here. I know you're worried of a Spurs without Manu, but I think the team will still be competing.

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i know deadlydynasty makes wild ass predictions after a drug binge, but you really think Spurs would leave this area? the SA/Austin area is a much better market than OKC. Obviously the league has a hard on for OKC until it makes good on its investment, but I think a Spurs to Seattle would be about the biggest You in sports history, considering the history here. I know you're worried of a Spurs without Manu, but I think the team will still be competing.

You'll have make a fantastic coup. Something that isn't even on the radar right now, but, is still in the league. A complete masterstroke.

[ElNono]

i know deadlydynasty makes wild ass predictions after a drug binge, but you really think Spurs would leave this area? the SA/Austin area is a much better market than OKC. Obviously the league has a hard on for OKC until it makes good on its investment, but I think a Spurs to Seattle would be about the biggest You in sports history, considering the history here. I know you're worried of a Spurs without Manu, but I think the team will still be competing.

My main concern is the brain trust walking away along with TD or shortly thereafter. All good things come to an end, Pop is getting old, and it's much easier to let mediocrity creep in than maintaining excellence. And the bottom line is that we're going to have to get lucky or be wise and manage to land some top talent. And it's not because of the HEB commercials, it's because if you don't keep fans engaged and proud, everything becomes that much harder. This isn't the 70's anymore, now you have cities really wanting a piece of the pie. The Sonics are a great example. As soon as they tried to play tough ball, they got their team ejected from there, history and fans be damned.

I think the Spurs could make it, but they need to play their cards right. I don't know how long you can sustain a losing product, especially on a state like Texas, with two other teams.