Even loaded, it will be difficult to end up with HCA throughout, tbh

[cutewizard]

[cutewizard]

Some are arguing that David West is old, like the big three.....

But they didnt realize that David West , starting power forward and leader of the Pacers, is going to play in our second unit!!!!!!!

West is going to be the back up of LMA!!!!!!!

thats scary.....

[ElNono]

Barring injury, the Spurs are gonna roll tbh. IDGAF about the division.....Nut up ElNono.....

I'm pulling a Robz to make some conversation, we have 4 months to go...

Are you going back to the glitzy mexican avatar, tbh?

[Mugen]

I'm pulling a Robz to make some conversation, we have 4 months to go...

Are you going back to the glitzy mexican avatar, tbh?

Nah, gotta give the Godfather RC his due tbh...

[ElNono]

Nah, gotta give the Godfather RC his due tbh...

you're dead to me now

[Mugen]

[Horse]

Warriors are being criminally underrated at this point. They just won 67 games and had an all-time great point differential, and they're bringing all their rotation guys back. Curry, Thompson, Draymond, and Barnes are all young and could easily improve. They'll have another year of chemistry/familiarity with each other, plus Kerr is no longer a rookie coach and has gotten his feet wet. They caught a bit of a break with us getting Aldridge - a lot of people consider us the favorites now and that means there isn't going to be so much pressure on GS to repeat.

Also, the Cavs went 33-3 last season after the Mozgov trade. They're bringing everyone back and will likely make a few additions to beef up their bench. The team won't have to go through the growing pains they did last season, and like Kerr, Blatt should be more comfortable now that he's been in the league a year.

Hate to rain on the parade, but I don't care who we picked up: GS and Cleveland are most likely going to be just as good as us, maybe even better. OKC could be as well, but KD's health is a major question mark at this point.

Getting the 1st seed would be huge. Ideally, we'd like GS/OKC to play each other in the 2nd round so that we only have to go through one of them to make the Finals. Having to beat both of them AND Cleveland is asking a of a lot.

David lee sparked them in the finals. He will be gone, the only player on their team who is not soft pussy.

[spurraider21]

DDivisions don't matter. You play other conference teams as many times as you play your divisions teams

[raybies]

I actually believe this team has a shot at 70. With the division winners not getting priority seeding and the talked about lengthening of the season, I don't see why it's not possible. Does anyone else remember hearing that they want to do away with 4 games in 5 nights or limit them? I expect this to happen next season, and if it does then the Spurs have as good a shot as anybody to take HCA throughout. I think it will come down to injuries. It's not like there is no continuity. We have the Big 3, Kawhi, Danny, Boris, and Patty. A lot of what we do will be the same and that chemistry will be there. Also, there could be an some kind of an adjustment period, but i don't think it's gonna cost us much if any. They are just switching in Aldridge to Duncan's spot and Duncan will play Splitter's role. There will be new wrinkles of course, and LA should see a lot of possessions but i expect there to be a lot of motion still.

[ElNono]

DDivisions don't matter. You play other conference teams as many times as you play your divisions teams

I thought you played the division more... my bad

[Cry Havoc]

By the end of last season, the Pelicans were looking pretty solid. I honestly don't keep up with the league like I used to, so I don't know who's gotten better or worse. But the NO team we saw at the end of the season would easily be a 4 seed in the East. The Cavs weren't that good of a team until the trade deadline last year. If the Pelicans could manage to make a couple of trades, add a couple of the right pieces? They could surprise a lot of people. Davis is a franchise level player.

I agree with you. This division is looking more stacked than the old Cowboy, Redskin, Giant divisions in the NFL. The winner of the Southwest will either be a battle-tested juggernaut, or beaten half to death. That's another reason I don't think the Spurs win 65 games, like people are saying. Pop is going to rest guys, to make sure they have something in the tank at the end. The bench is going to lose some of those games.

Obviously it could change with trades/injuries, but I see the West shaking down like this:

The elite:
Golden State - 62 wins
San Antonio - 60 wins
Tornado Alley - 58 wins

Contenders:
Houston - 56 wins
Memphis - 55 wins

A trade or two away:
Dallas - 53 wins
Pelicans - 53 wins
Clippers - 49 wins

Could surprise people:
Utah - 44 wins +/- 3 wins

[DPG21920]

Every single team in the SWD made the playoffs last year . They all got better. It's on - despite how stacked SA is. This is one of the best conferences in NBA history and that is not hyperbole.

Even teams like UTA while flawed are capable of being a tough game night-to-night.

[Brazil]

This team will need a time to gel tbh warriors are an oiled machine they will get the west quite easily imo

[GSH]

Obviously it could change with trades/injuries, but I see the West shaking down like this:

The elite:
Golden State - 62 wins
San Antonio - 60 wins
Tornado Alley - 58 wins

Contenders:
Houston - 56 wins
Memphis - 55 wins

A trade or two away:
Dallas - 53 wins
Pelicans - 53 wins
Clippers - 49 wins

Could surprise people:
Utah - 44 wins +/- 3 wins

I think if there were a contest to Guess The West, I would find myself wishing I had guessed that list. I'm sure it will change as the season progresses, but right now that looks pretty good.

[SilverSpur]

How about we do what we do every year and play Spurs Basketball win 50+ games and with our additions win 60+.
We started off slow last year with KL injury. we could have won 60. Now with LMA and West, plus the new playoff seeding COME ON MAN!

[UNT Eagles 2016]

This team will need a time to gel tbh warriors are an oiled machine they will get the west quite easily imo

Do you think the Spurs will have a better shot in 2016-17 then?

[Brazil]

Do you think the Spurs will have a better shot in 2016-17 then?

Just to be sure there is no misunderstanding I'm saying they take west during regular season. For a championship it's too soon to tell tbh

i don't think Spurs have a better shot in 16-17 no

[Obi Juan Kenobi]

Spurs best chance for another le is this year, since I think this is Manu's last year and who knows if Parker just completely falls off the face of the basketball earth after this year...

[rmt]

Will be hard to get off to a running start with so many major pieces to be integrated. I think depth will be a problem especially on the perimeter. Spurs seem front court heavy with Parker and Manu unable to play long minutes/all games. Need a backup center to spell TD and a wing who can hit the 3. The problem with #2 in the West is playing either GSW/OKC in the WCSF (if Spurs get there).

[Spurtacular]

Dubs just lost Lee.

Also, slow down one of Thompson or Curry and have a good shot to win the game. Teams are gonna game plan better against the Dubs. And if Curry or Thompson are injured for any length of time, they suddenly become a maybe slightly better than .500 team.

[Spurtacular]

This team will need a time to gel tbh warriors are an oiled machine they will get the west quite easily imo

They're a team that relies heavily on the three from two players only; and they did not have an impressive post season run really. They beat schlubs. They didn't have to beat the Spurs or Clippers or a full strength Cavs team.

[Spurtacular]

Obviously it could change with trades/injuries, but I see the West shaking down like this:

The elite:
Golden State - 62 wins
San Antonio - 60 wins
Tornado Alley - 58 wins

Contenders:
Houston - 56 wins
Memphis - 55 wins

A trade or two away:
Dallas - 53 wins
Pelicans - 53 wins
Clippers - 49 wins

Could surprise people:
Utah - 44 wins +/- 3 wins

I agree with that mostly. I can see the Spurs putting it together quickly and having an 08 Celtics type of run with higher win totals and a championship postseason. If OKC doesn't have glaring holes, I see them up there. I'd take the under on the Dubs hitting 60 wins let alone 62.

[popdagreat]

just stay healthy, were going to be laser focused this year.

[aal04]

Number 1 priority by a country mile = health
HCA = luxury we can afford to lose.

[SpursBig3s]

I4L