San Antonio Sportscaster: MacMullan Made Up A Story

[SpursBig3s]

[QUOTE=MaNu4Tres;8755967]One thing that is true. There's no other organization in professional sports that squashes drama surrounding the team like the Spurs.

The Spurs do it the best, better than any franchise in sports.

From trade rumors, to RCs' DWI and driving through a fence, to George Hills' pick, to Tony Parker screwing his teammates' wife, to the rumors from Amy that surrounded around Duncans' sexuality. Spurs stonewall all drama that may seep out to the public better than anyone.

This was no surprise either. Anyone with a brain, whether the rumors are true or not, should have known the Spurs would deny and abruptly squash the rumors.[/QUOTE

[baseline bum]

I find it hard to believe Aldridge thought he was going to get a flat out #1 role in San Antonio since they were the team of the the beautiful game when he signed. I can't imagine he signed here thinking he was getting more shots. Not that I don't believe the story on Mike Taylor's show about him not being the workhorse Duncan is in practice. He definitely seems like too much of a diva to have that ridiculous work ethic you saw from Duncan, Kobe, Jordan, Bird, etc. Thankfully Kawhi seems to have that Duncan/Kobe level of work ethic.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

One thing that is true. There's no other organization in professional sports that squashes drama surrounding the team like the Spurs.

The Spurs do it the best, better than any franchise in sports.

From trade rumors, to RCs' DWI and driving through a fence, to George Hills' pick, to Tony Parker screwing his teammates' wife, to the rumors from Amy that surrounded around Duncans' sexuality. Spurs stonewall all drama that may seep out to the public better than anyone.

This was no surprise either. Anyone with a brain, whether the rumors are true or not, should have known the Spurs would deny and abruptly squash the rumors.

Please point me to their categorical denials of pics and DWIs.

[TD 21]

One thing that is true. There's no other organization in professional sports that squashes drama surrounding the team like the Spurs.

The Spurs do it the best, better than any franchise in sports.

From trade rumors, to RCs' DWI and driving through a fence, to George Hills' pick, to Tony Parker screwing his teammates' wife, to the rumors from Amy that surrounded around Duncans' sexuality. Spurs stonewall all drama that may seep out to the public better than anyone.

This was no surprise either. Anyone with a brain, whether the rumors are true or not, should have known the Spurs would deny and abruptly squash the rumors.

Exactly. I still think there's something to this, that MacMullan's apology was for starting this (not an admission of being wrong) and that a lot of it is semantics.

I don't think they have or are shopping him, but listening is different. No matter how unlikely, listening can never hurt, especially when it's not a James or a Duncan.

I don't think they pitched him on being or he expected to be the clear number one option. Not when Leonard was coming off of a season where he had emerged as a clear top 10 player and was only going to get better.

I always thought it was more a marriage of convenience than anything and that they hoped they could get the "Spurs way" to rub off on him an that it hasn't really happened. They're probably not thrilled with each other, but that doesn't mean they're ready to move on.

I do think this season will be make or break though, in terms of whether this becomes long term.

[coachmac87]

Exactly. I still think there's something to this, that MacMullan's apology was for starting this (not an admission of being wrong) and that a lot of it is semantics.

I don't think they have or are shopping him, but listening is different. No matter how unlikely, listening can never hurt, especially when it's not a James or a Duncan.

I don't think they pitched him on being or he expected to be the clear number one option. Not when Leonard was coming off of a season where he had emerged as a clear top 10 player and was only going to get better.

I always thought it was more a marriage of convenience than anything and that they hoped they could get the "Spurs way" to rub off on him an that it hasn't really happened. They're probably not thrilled with each other, but that doesn't mean they're ready to move on.

I do think this season will be make or break though, in terms of whether this becomes long term.

Hit the nail on the head.. Good TD21

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I find it hard to believe Aldridge thought he was going to get a flat out #1 role in San Antonio since they were the team of the the beautiful game when he signed. I can't imagine he signed here thinking he was getting more shots. Not that I don't believe the story on Mike Taylor's show about him not being the workhorse Duncan is in practice. He definitely seems like too much of a diva to have that ridiculous work ethic you saw from Duncan, Kobe, Jordan, Bird, etc. Thankfully Kawhi seems to have that Duncan/Kobe level of work ethic.

The dude spent much of the season passing up shots so he could "fit in". He had to be begged to take his shots. So Diva...

[SAGirl]

She didn't just say that the Spurs were shopping LMA for a trade. She said that she wouldn't want him, "after what she had heard". I know she walked it back a little, but she was clearly acting like she heard something that made LMA himself less than desirable. I don't care how "connected" she has been in the past, she was stirring with that comment, and she deserves to have her ass kicked for it.

Making up or embellishing a trade rumor is one thing. But turning it into a hack job on a player is over the top. I'd like to hear someone corner her on exactly what she supposedly "heard" about LMA, or make here apologize for that , too.

I made a comment in the other Manu4tres thread precisely about this "rumor". I think her personal comments about LMA and her personal inflection on it is what she should be apologizing for and IMO bottom line the reason she called. That was totally her opinion based on something she heard with no source, and precisely what she heard was never made clear either (fine if she didn't want to reveal a source, but she didn't even say why LMA is not a good trade target to go after... that is what sparked my own speculation that this is all a Danny Ainge hardball tactic with RC fueled rumor). LMA himself was disparaged in this rumor and if there was any trade talk his value diminished or placed in question.

Anyways, no matter bc Jackie Mc left the door wide open for wild speculation and anything you throw at that blank slate can stick. That is awful reporting.

[tonight...you]

I made a comment in the other Manu4tres thread precisely about this "rumor". I think her personal comments about LMA and her personal inflection on it is what she should be apologizing for and IMO bottom line the reason she called. That was totally her opinion based on something she heard with no source, and precisely what she heard was never made clear either (fine if she didn't want to reveal a source, but she didn't even say why LMA is not a good trade target to go after... that is what sparked my own speculation that this is all a Danny Ainge hardball tactic with RC fueled rumor). LMA himself was disparaged in this rumor and if there was any trade talk his value diminished or placed in question.

Anyways, no matter bc Jackie Mc left the door wide open for wild speculation and anything you throw at that blank slate can stick. That is awful reporting.

She did some lazy reporting and got called on it, probably by Pop, and called personally to apologize. This has been a big 'ol non-story from the start and conspiracy theori... objective minds can keep the case open all they want.

[SAGirl]

She did some lazy reporting and got called on it, probably by Pop, and called personally to apologize. This has been a big 'ol non-story from the start and conspiracy theori... objective minds can keep the case open all they want.

It reminds me of how many times good ol Kevin Love has been rumored to be in trades. LMA doesn't rise to the level of rumors that K.Love does, but I am kind of expecting this thing to continue. Even the reporter that informed Jackie Mc apologized, then threw his own rumor out there lol


We better get ready for this, I suspect all season. I am guessing everyone but Kawhi, Tony and Manu RC is picking up the phone to hear trade offers for. (To the dismay of some maybe, but Tony and Manu are retiring as Spurs).

[tonight...you]

It reminds me of how many times good ol Kevin Love has been rumored to be in trades. LMA doesn't rise to the level of rumors that K.Love does, but I am kind of expecting this thing to continue. Even the reporter that informed Jackie Mc apologized, then threw his own rumor out there lol


We better get ready for this, I suspect all season. I am guessing everyone but Kawhi, Tony and Manu RC is picking up the phone to hear trade offers for. (To the dismay of some maybe, but Tony and Manu are retiring as Spurs).

Hopefully so will Kawhi. That guy is going to be even better this year, can you believe that?

[HarlemHeat37]

The Spurs have rarely had any sensitive divas during the Duncan era, yet now they have 2 in the same frontcourt..better install a tampon dispenser in the locker room, this season..

[SAGirl]

Hopefully so will Kawhi. That guy is going to be even better this year, can you believe that?

Yup! I can believe he will be better, he's just 25 and each year has gotten more in his plate. This season it's about making teammates better and I think that is one of the main reasons Pop has reduced Iso in favor of PnR. One of the reasons just LMA and Kiwi could score is there was little involvement of others and also, among the two of them. It will require Kiwi to handle the ball in PnR more, and get his shots that way, but it also allows him to make others around him better. He can get his own shot however he wants, but others need help. I like the way they are going frankly.

Also, this may detract a little from this thread, but I have liked Pop experimenting with everyone, every perimeter player has been on PnR and every big has either being Popping or rolling as they please, but everyone has been involved. I am excited for the season. I don't require championship or bust to enjoy the season personally.

[SAGirl]

The Spurs have rarely had any sensitive divas during the Duncan era, yet now they have 2 in the same frontcourt..better install a tampon dispenser in the locker room, this season..

lol Pau got buried within this drama, but that diva Pau not wanting to help the bench hah?

Hey I like your avatar... nice choice! lol

[tonight...you]

Yup! I can believe he will be better, he's just 25 and each year has gotten more in his plate. This season it's about making teammates better and I think that is one of the main reasons Pop has reduced Iso in favor of PnR. One of the reasons just LMA and Kiwi could score is there was little involvement of others and also, among the two of them. It will require Kiwi to handle the ball in PnR more, and get his shots that way, but it also allows him to make others around him better. He can get his own shot however he wants, but others need help. I like the way they are going frankly.

Also, this may detract a little from this thread, but I have liked Pop experimenting with everyone, every perimeter player has been on PnR and every big has either being Popping or rolling as they please, but everyone has been involved. I am excited for the season. I don't require championship or bust to enjoy the season personally.

Some people enjoy the journey, some enjoy the result while lamenting the journey. I know who I'd rather hang out with, along the way.

[spurraider21]

It's evident that she's being discredited because she's a woman, unfortunately..very sad and pathetic that this type of sexism is still prevalent in today's society, tbh..

The Spurs have rarely had any sensitive divas during the Duncan era, yet now they have 2 in the same frontcourt..better install a tampon dispenser in the locker room, this season..

it's very sad and pathetic that tyis type of sexism is still prevalent in today's society... using feminine qualities as an insult against men, smh

[SAGirl]

Some people enjoy the journey, some enjoy the result while lamenting the journey. I know who I'd rather hang out with, along the way.

(...though ewwww Diaw after that coffee article, right?) but he does epitomize enjoying the season. lol

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(...though ewwww Diaw after that coffee article, right?) but he does epitomize enjoying the season. lol

I think I want some, now that I've expounded upon it a bit. Cat coffee? it, I've eaten tarantulas almost the size of a plate... And no, I didn't enjoy it, after biting into the giant, nasty body, but I was damn drunk and it was seasoned with lime and salt...

[RD2191]

No . Told y'all.

[SAGirl]

I think I want some, now that I've expounded upon it a bit. Cat coffee? it, I've eaten tarantulas almost the size of a plate... And no, I didn't enjoy it, after biting into the giant, nasty body, but I was damn drunk and it was seasoned with lime and salt...

wow for real? lol WOW!!!!!!
A man who can eat a tarantula... I have a real rugged image of you. There is some wild stuff out there... like snake wine and stuff.





Still I'd rather try the snake wine than the tarantula. Was that thing crunchy? I could never try insects, much less big insects.

[tonight...you]

No . Told y'all.

From the start... Give it up for Roberto Del Negro.

[tonight...you]

wow for real? lol WOW!!!!!!
A man who can eat a tarantula... I have a real rugged image of you. There is some wild stuff out there... like snake wine and stuff.





Still I'd rather try the snake wine than the tarantula. Was that thing crunchy? I could never try insects, much less big insects.

It was street fare. Yeah, it was fried and the legs were crispy, but the thorax... my God... let's just say it exploded... with flava!

[BD24]

at the ing idiots who ever believed this . Especially from a ing hack like her.

[SAGirl]

It was street fare. Yeah, it was fried and the legs were crispy, but the thorax... my God... let's just say it exploded... with flava!

oooohhhhhh yuck! you are some cooldevil. That icon is you like this one is Kiwi:

[Mikeanaro]

It was sad, it brought the worst from LMA haters, I cried for a week when its gonna stop all the hate???

[tonight...you]

It was sad, it brought the worst from LMA haters, I cried for a week when its gonna stop all the hate???