The 2002 Lakers-Spurs matchup has to be the forgotten series of the Team Duncan era

[Kawhitstorm]

That was the Lakers era

Now its the Dubs era

All along the Spurs have been winning so the Lakers/Dubs are a blimp on the screen

[Kawhitstorm]

Dude's a first ballot Hall of Famer, fam, and one of the 25 best players in the history of the game. That book is closed.

But keep up your crusade, bruh.

Karl Malone, first ballot Hall of Famer, fam, and one of the 25 best players in the history of the game. STILL labeled as a CHOKER by other HOFers. Guess who was his punching bag? Admiral (I rest my case).
Keep defending that you flaming got.

[houston spurs fan]

out here with your social justice warrior agenda, EAT A YOU SOFT ASS GOT!

Admiral was exposed as a in the 2000 postseason when Tim wasn't their to wipe his ass. He also played like a in the 98 playoffs when ROOKIE Tim was playing second fiddle b/c it was still Admiral's team that all changed in '99. Admiral was the only guy that could make Karl Malone seem like a clutch postseason performer as he did on numerous occasions.

go yourself. If you aren't a spurs fan get the out

[Spurtacular]

Player fan with way too much time on his hands....

[FromWayDowntown]

Karl Malone, first ballot Hall of Famer, fam, and one of the 25 best players in the history of the game. STILL labeled as a CHOKER by other HOFers. Guess who was his punching bag? Admiral (I rest my case).
Keep defending that you flaming got.

Oooh. You got me again.

[ElNono]

Player fan with way too much time on his hands....

[Kawhitstorm]

go yourself. If you aren't a spurs fan get the out

FOH, tornado alley inbred. STFU & fix me a plate then wash the dishes.

[Kawhitstorm]

Oooh. You got me again.

Keep defending that you flaming got.

[FromWayDowntown]

Keep defending that you flaming got.

Keep crusading. Your flair for language is inspiring.

[houston spurs fan]

FOH, tornado alley inbred. STFU & fix me a plate then wash the dishes.

Not only are you a mental midget but you are kind of a weird too...Jesus, what has happened to this site??

[Kawhitstorm]

Not only are you a mental midget but you are kind of a weird too...Jesus, what has happened to this site??

Good ole' days, back in my day...blah, blah, blah

[Sean Cagney]

That was the Lakers era

Now its the Dubs era

2003-2007 Spurs era.. Win two with that team then talk. Have the longevity of the Spurs or half of it then claim an era.

[baseline bum]

Beyond that, the statement is just stupid in terms of what actually happened back then.

It would have been easy for David Robinson to have opted-out of the 2002 series against the Lakers, using his bad back as an excuse to avoid banging with Shaq. David didn't do that. He worked his ass off to be able to play and trying to do whatever he could to slow Shaq down, even in an diminished state.

Pretty ridiculous to call someone who did that a " got ass," whatever that means.

Crazy considering Dave missed Games 1 and 2 because he couldn't feel his ing legs. You go from that to guarding Shaq and it's soft?

[diego]

Can't remember any of that. I remember watching the Kings series when Kobe broke Bibby's nose with no call.

actually they called the foul on bibby

2002 playoffs was my return to NBA ball since 94. As a laker hater, i immediately hopped on the twin tower band wagon and then onto the kings. the spurs were just too old and inept on the wings, and you have to beat the refs to beat the lakers, no way timmy was doing it alone. drob, parker, rose and bowen were the best help he had on that team, if you want to blame anyone for those losses look at smith, daniels, ferry and porter who all the bed on good looks.

the 03 roster is often used as an example of a star doing it all alone, but when you compare it to the 02 roster it looks luxurious, no doubt that if timmy had just one more decent shooter/scorer to punish the doubles and triple teams he could have taken that matchup.

[apalisoc_9]

Good ole' days, back in my day...blah, blah, blah

Welcone to spurstalk brah.

[houston spurs fan]

Welcone to spurstalk brah.

Inept.

[Thomas82]

Tim Duncan + "perennial All star in prime" = 7 les (three-peat+ repeat+1)..Shame he didn't have his Wade/Bryant wing ....

+1

Man, that series was BRUTAL!!

[NameLess Scrub]

actually they called the foul on bibby

2002 playoffs was my return to NBA ball since 94. As a laker hater, i immediately hopped on the twin tower band wagon and then onto the kings. the spurs were just too old and inept on the wings, and you have to beat the refs to beat the lakers, no way timmy was doing it alone. drob, parker, rose and bowen were the best help he had on that team, if you want to blame anyone for those losses look at smith, daniels, ferry and porter who all the bed on good looks.

the 03 roster is often used as an example of a star doing it all alone, but when you compare it to the 02 roster it looks luxurious, no doubt that if timmy had just one more decent shooter/scorer to punish the doubles and triple teams he could have taken that matchup.

Got it.

(was a laker hater too)

[baseline bum]

At the time that 02 series with LA felt a lot like the 98 series with Utah. Even though they lost in five they gave a superior team a of a fight and you could just see both teams were building into something special. I just wish Charles Smith, Spiderman Chales Smith, not miss four layups in a row Charles Smith, hadn't gotten injured in that Seattle series. He was a real up and coming player and would have fit in great with the 03 team and beyond with his wingspan and commitment to defense. That hip injury really derailed a promising career. I'll still never forget the way he all over Jordan on TNT that one game.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

One of the most frustrating series of all time for me as a Spurs fan. I really thought that was the year we could've knocked the Lakers once the Spurs stole a game in LA, but my god were they atrocious in those fourth quarters. I still remember the stat on NBC in Game 5 saying "Lakers first lead of series heading into the fourth quarter" and I knew we were done.

[Kawhitstorm]

At the time that 02 series with LA felt a lot like the 98 series with Utah. Even though they lost in five they gave a superior team a of a fight and you could just see both teams were building into something special. I just wish Charles Smith, Spiderman Chales Smith, not miss four layups in a row Charles Smith, hadn't gotten injured in that Seattle series. He was a real up and coming player and would have fit in great with the 03 team and beyond with his wingspan and commitment to defense. That hip injury really derailed a promising career. I'll still never forget the way he all over Jordan on TNT that one game.

I remember Charles Smith being a fresh face on the team along Porker/Bowen but his emergence could have meant Jack never seeing the light of the day.