Random Thoughts About the State of the Spurs and The End

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I would have given my left nut for one le after how much 1995 hurt, and man, the AT&T Center has five banners now. How unreal is it to watch a le contender every year since 1989-90? (save 1996-97 after David fvcked his back and broke his foot). And they're not in a full rebuild after losing either Robinson or Duncan. They're still going to be a really good team next year. To have one down year in twenty seven and to still have a bright future? More than I could have ever dreamed of back when I first started following the team in a 3/4 empty Hemisfair Arena watching Alfrederic Hughes embarrass himself on the floor.

I remember a San Antonio Light article predicting that the Spurs could win 50 games for the next decade with the combination of Robinson and Elliott, and I was beside myself at the thought.

[cutewizard]

bye Timmeh...................

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The King is gone, LONG LIVE THE KING OF THE SPURS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

the KINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG of the Spuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrssssssssssss ssss!

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If Lyanna Mormont was the Coach of Spursland, how I would love her to put Parker in his place, lol

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I knew it was a troll

It was Kori's account that posted the announcement. Did she get hacked?

[cutewizard]

I sense the transfer of power into the hands of Prince Leonard, now the newly crowned King of the Spurs!

May he lead us against the white walkers of golden state!!!!!!

The newwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww King of the Spppppppppppppppuuuuuuuuuuuuursssss!!!!



and soon to be

[cutewizard]

Into they hands we commend our spirit:

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[playblair]

i just saw this on facebook... timvp

did @timvp get john carrolled again.........that poster is taking all the credit in comments

[YGWHI]

If timvp is a well connected with the Spurs organization, I'm very concerned about his post.

-The Spurs have been telling Duncan to take his time in making his decision in hopes that he changes his mind. The front office didn't expect to lose both Boris Diaw and David West this offseason – and they had previously projected that they'd be able to keep Boban. After losing all three, the Spurs prefer for Duncan to return – but they obviously will let him make the final call.-

-The Spurs knew that if the bidding for Gasol went beyond a certain number that they'd lose Diaw. And considering that Pop gave up on him at the end of last season, everyone was fine with that. Losing West was surprising to the front office but apparently he felt disrespected. By what? They don't really know. As for Boban, he was lost when Manu Ginobili demanded a raise.

Are RC/Pop losing "the touch" with the players?

They were forced to make at least three decisions they didn't expect...Worrisome.

he's still the most impactful bench player in the league. Sure, he doesn't score like Jamal Crawford or defend like Andre Iguodala, but Ginobili remains the ultimate difference-maker off the bench.

-All in all, I think the front office has done a really good job. I don't think there is a bad contract on the books, especially after the rise of the salary cap. Danny Green is suddenly a bargain. I know Spurs fans aren't in love with Tony Parker's salary but I'm confident he would have gotten Gasol money in free agency if made available. A four-time champion, former Finals MVP coming off of a bounce-back season would have been paid big bucks in this market.

Why do the Spurs still believe Parker and Manu are difference-makers after both were outplayed by elite teams all season?

Not sure how the Spurs get younger, quicker, more athletic with Parker and Manu still on the team. Our backcourt players are our biggest weaknesses and Pop/RC didn't want to make a move to improve that area.

I LOVE Parker/Manu but "loyalty" is BS, it's time to move on.

And for the record, our bench looked bad, really bad in the regular season against good teams, so Manu being an impactful bench player meant nothing last season.

By what the data is showing, the Spurs’ bench was very productive against less talented teams...

So as March showed, when the Spurs faced their toughest compe ion of the season, that’s also when their bench had its second lowest scoring month.

This kind of connects statistically to what happened against the Thunder in Round 2. When the bench faced tough compe ion in the Thunder defense, their play showed that their main quintet of Mills, Ginobili, Anderson, Diaw and West couldn’t match the size, speed, and length of the Thunder defenders either in the backcourt or frontcourt.

...The level of compe ion actually gave hints in the regular season that the Spurs’ bench was eventually going to struggle when they faced a much better opponent.

http://projectspurs.com/2016-article...-playoffs.html

-With how things turned out this summer, Kyle Anderson now has a path to be a full-time stretch power forward – and I think that will suite him well. He's playing PF in summer league, which is likely a sign of things to come. If he can rebound (he already rebounds better than Diaw), I don't see why it won't work

Also "if he can consistently knock down 3's". At least his shot looks better this summer.

any hope of the Spurs beating the Warriors probably includes a lot of small ball with Anderson at power forward

This is the part of I hate most about this post and Pop's approach to adjusting lineups against Warriors.

The Spurs need to stay big against GSW to have a chance...but I can see Pop doing exactly what timvp posted, trying to match their small ball with Kyle at PF. Pop has learned nothing from his mistakes.

[TheGreatYacht]

Current state: Boban and timmy are gone. We still have Kyle and Tony so we suck

I think you mean "We still have Kyle and Manure so we suck"

[tmtcsc]

If Lyanna Mormont was the Coach of Spursland, how I would love her to put Parker in his place, lol

That character and the actress that portrayed her were AWESOME. Could use some of that in the locker-room.

[Old School 44]

Sad...I keep coming back here looking for a REAL announcement regarding Tim Duncan one way or another, and still nothing.
Hopefully, this means there's still a chance for his return.

[Old School 44]

Even though Tim's not a media guy, I think he would still have a press conference to announce his decision and thank the fans etc. Maybe the delay is so key people can be here in town and at the press conference when the announcement is made. Not sure where everyone's at, but Pop, Manu, Tony, David, RC, Holt may want to attend.

[spurs10]

Sad...I keep coming back here looking for a REAL announcement regarding Tim Duncan one way or another, and still nothing.
Hopefully, this means there's still a chance for his return.

It's not over until it's over. The delay because of tragedies in Dallas and Baton Rouge is respectful and expected. I don't think it means he is definitely retiring..maybe the fact Boban, West, and Diaw are gone will make him consider hanging around. It's the cap space that doesn't look promising for his return.

[Keepin' it real]

I LOVE Parker/Manu but "loyalty" is BS, it's time to move on.

[YGWHI]

Well, if loyalty means that with Manu still on the team we won't make any move to upgrade the backcourt, if that means we won't ever trade Parker...Like it or not, it's BS.

[cutewizard]

That character and the actress that portrayed her were AWESOME. Could use some of that in the locker-room.

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Precisely my point, thanks man!

[Old School 44]

It's not over until it's over. The delay because of tragedies in Dallas and Baton Rouge is respectful and expected. I don't think it means he is definitely retiring..maybe the fact Boban, West, and Diaw are gone will make him consider hanging around. It's the cap space that doesn't look promising for his return.

Still don't understand the cap issue? Can't Tim play for anything? I know it's cir venting the cap, but Tim will be employed by the Spurs for life and in whatever capacity he wants. They can pay him as a consultant after he retires. OR if Tim has to be paid a certain amount this year because he opted in, can Manu just sign for less, but for two years even though the Spurs and Manu know he's not playing past this year?

[Spur|n|Austin]

did @timvp get john carrolled again.........that poster is taking all the credit in comments

yep timvp def did - checked out the site and here's his newest convenient post

[Spur|n|Austin]

Why do the Spurs still believe Parker and Manu are difference-makers after both were outplayed by elite teams all season

Dude what? Did you watch the same regular season as everyone else did? Spurs won 67 games last season

[Spurtacular]

Although the OP makes a could case about what Pau can do, it's important to note that we paid double for a guy in his twilight over an up and coming monster just entering his prime. To me, that is a horrendous decision if the Spurs indeed don't match Boban.

[Spur|n|Austin]

Although the OP makes a could case about what Pau can do, it's important to note that we paid double for a guy in his twilight over an up and coming monster just entering his prime. To me, that is a horrendous decision if the Spurs indeed don't match Boban.

I think your view on Boban is a little skewed..

[Keepin' it real]

Although the OP makes a could case about what Pau can do, it's important to note that we paid double for a guy in his twilight over an up and coming monster just entering his prime. To me, that is a horrendous decision if the Spurs indeed don't match Boban.

B-b-but Boban looks funny and has big ears, and the fans cheer for him too much, and the game is too fun when he plays.

[tmtcsc]

Although the OP makes a could case about what Pau can do, it's important to note that we paid double for a guy in his twilight over an up and coming monster just entering his prime. To me, that is a horrendous decision if the Spurs indeed don't match Boban.