While we weren't looking, it happened

[Dre_7]

I understand that and I'm not denying the accuracy of that information, just suggesting that a truer comparison of the two franchises would only include the 40 seasons that they've both played in the same league.

That's not how it goes though. For example, if you were to compare the Carolina Panthers to the Cowboys, you wouldn't just say anything the Cowboys did before 1995 doesn't count. That makes no sense.

[baseline bum]

Knew this is what the thread was as soon as I saw the le.

LOL LA2

[NASpurs]

If the Lakers are counting the championships from Minneapolis, then this better count too.

[Dre_7]

If the Lakers are counting the championships from Minneapolis, then this better count too.

Exactly!

I know Laker fans in their 20s that use number of rings smack.

[heyheymymy]

If the Lakers are counting the championships from Minneapolis, then this better count too.

good way to look at it

[Mel_13]

That's not how it goes though. For example, if you were to compare the Carolina Panthers to the Cowboys, you wouldn't just say anything the Cowboys did before 1996 doesn't count. That makes no sense.

If you're comparing the winning percentage of two franchises, it makes perfect sense to me to use the years that they have in common as a measuring stick. Again, I never denied the information in the OP. Those numbers are facts. The numbers I provided are facts as well and were provided to offer some context in comparing the success of the two franchises.

[Chomag]

Awesome franchise! Future is also looking to be shaping up well hopefully spurs can land at least another all-star player to help keep the tradition going after Timmy and manu hang it up.

[Solid D]

This was going to happen this year. We were literally behind by the 4th and 5th decimal places at the beginning of the year.

SAS 1977-2015 (NBA) 1888-1187 .614
LA/MN/L 1949-2015 (NBA/BAA) 3198-2015 .613

We have the highest winning percentage of any team in NBA history.

Great post, exstatic! I'm sure this will be repeated numerous times by the media. These stats send a meaningful and powerful message. The margin or gap between these two storied franchises will widen for the near term. For this particular historical category, the Spurs have moved from "one of the", to "THE".

[DPG21920]

I love the internet

[Uriel]

BNSF getting into a petty schoolyard fight about who's portrayal of stats is more correct

[Old School 44]

1st or 2nd, doesn't really matter, great stat either way!

[DPG21920]

BNSF getting into a petty schoolyard fight about who's portrayal of stats is more correct

There's nothing more ST than arguing statisical analysis.

[Solid D]

1st or 2nd, doesn't really matter, great stat either way!

Hahaha, wow! Is that ever a loaded comment, OS44?

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[Russ]

If the Lakers are counting the championships from Minneapolis, then this better count too.

You don't need to say "if" if you've ever been to Staples Center.

[Russ]

This was going to happen this year. We were literally behind by the 4th and 5th decimal places at the beginning of the year.

SAS 1977-2015 (NBA) 1888-1187 .614
LA/MN/L 1949-2015 (NBA/BAA) 3198-2015 .613

We have the highest winning percentage of any team in NBA history.

It actually happened last year. And then "unhappened" so to speak.

[spurraider21]

Werd. Mel just being y.

Start your own ing thread and move the goalposts wherever you want to.

[Spursfanfromafar]

Speaking of stats that aren't discussed..

How about this -

Most wins in the NBA, including regular and playoffs (since 1963-64 acc to Bball-ref, but I suspect, even considering all stats):

1) Karim Abdul-Jabbar: 1228
2) Robert Parish: 1121
3) Tim Duncan: 1050 (poised to go one up after today)
4) Karl Malone: 1050

http://bkref.com/tiny/cvxlB

[DrunkTXLabrat]

Speaking of stats that aren't discussed..

How about this -

Most wins in the NBA, including regular and playoffs (since 1963-64 acc to Bball-ref, but I suspect, even considering all stats):

1) Karim Abdul-Jabbar: 1228
2) Robert Parish: 1121
3) Tim Duncan: 1050 (poised to go one up after today)
4) Karl Malone: 1050

http://bkref.com/tiny/cvxlB

Awesome

[Mel_13]

Speaking of stats that aren't discussed..

How about this -

Most wins in the NBA, including regular and playoffs (since 1963-64 acc to Bball-ref, but I suspect, even considering all stats):

1) Karim Abdul-Jabbar: 1228
2) Robert Parish: 1121
3) Tim Duncan: 1050 (poised to go one up after today)
4) Karl Malone: 1050

http://bkref.com/tiny/cvxlB

Nice. Looks like Tony will easily be in the top 10 of that list by the time he's done.

[SupremeGuy]

[Aztecfan03]

Nice. Looks like Tony will easily be in the top 10 of that list by the time he's done.

2 seasons would do it if KG and Allen retire after this year.

[Old School 44]

Hahaha, wow! Is that ever a loaded comment, OS44?
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What a setup!