I hate to be that guy, but . . .

[TD 21]

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=265078

I was a year early, but saw it coming all the same . . .

Last season, they continued to trend in the opposite direction from the majority of the league, only to be saved by the lack of elite teams, Leonard's continued ascent and defense. This season, I don't even think him, who is obviously unlikely to be in or probably near peak form for the remainder of the season, saves them.

The damage has been done to their psyche and chemistry. Green and Ginobili, in particular, can no longer hide their disgust in game.

The danger is them coming out of this season and doubling down on this team/style because of this misguided notion of needing to re-build their "corporate knowledge". If not significant personnel changes, they at least need to do what the Raptors termed a "culture reset" after last season. Play maker or not, they have to move away from this slow, post up/mid ranger heavy, 3 phobic offense.

[dabom]

They went to the WCFs and lost when Kawhi went down. Of course you're a dumbass got, OP.

[TD 21]

At thinking they had a chance in that series, acting as if they're the only team that has battled significant injuries and being a lowlife s bag, spending damn near every waking moment on a basketball message board not talking basketball.

[daslicer]

They went to the WCFs and lost when Kawhi went down. Of course you're a dumbass got, OP.

Pretty much this. The team was healthy last year and had good chemistry. Totally different scenario.

[Chinook]

I mean, sure. This is like calling "tails" on a coin flip and then bragging when it comes up tails after seven straight times of it being heads.

[Pavlov]

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=265078

I was a year early, but saw it coming all the same . . .

Last season, they continued to trend in the opposite direction from the majority of the league, only to be saved by the lack of elite teams, Leonard's continued ascent and defense. This season, I don't even think him, who is obviously unlikely to be in or probably near peak form for the remainder of the season, saves them.

The damage has been done to their psyche and chemistry. Green and Ginobili, in particular, can no longer hide their disgust in game.

The danger is them coming out of this season and doubling down on this team/style because of this misguided notion of needing to re-build their "corporate knowledge". If not significant personnel changes, they at least need to do what the Raptors termed a "culture reset" after last season. Play maker or not, they have to move away from this slow, post up/mid ranger heavy, 3 phobic offense.

Come on.

You love being that guy.

[dabom]

Come on.

You love being that guy.

Funny thing about "that guy", he's always ing wrong too.

[Spurtacular]

I was wrong, but I was right.

[ceds]

They went to the WCFs and lost when Kawhi went down. Of course you're a dumbass got, OP.

[TD 21]

You rose colored glasses wearers are too easy.

I'm right far more than I'm wrong and there's a difference between predicting they won't or can't win a championship and another difference between that and saying they're done.

[K...]

Anyone who looked at the schedule knew this would happen. LMA is great but the karma from Lenard not coming back had an obvious psychological toll.

[Arcadian]

At least we made it to 2018 before it got to this point.

I remember people on this forum (probably OP) back in 2011 saying their contending days were over.

You didn't see that mid-decade revival coming, did you?

[barbacoataco]

At least we made it to 2018 before it got to this point.

I remember people on this forum (probably OP) back in 2011 saying their contending days were over.

You didn't see that mid-decade revival coming, did you?

Very true. We've been in bonus time for several years now, and this year the wheels fell off.

[dabom]

Did this guy have the same shtick before 2014?

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

The Spurs were the second best team in basketball a year ago.

This might end up being a throw away year, but if they could change a couple of pieces in the off season they're right back in it.

I wouldn't say they're done...just temporarily out-of-order.

[Keepin' it real]

The Spurs were the second best team in basketball a year ago.

This might end up being a throw away year, but if they could change a couple of pieces in the off season they're right back in it.

I wouldn't say they're done...just temporarily out-of-order.

Be that as it may ... I demand excellence!!

[daslicer]

The Spurs were the second best team in basketball a year ago.

This might end up being a throw away year, but if they could change a couple of pieces in the off season they're right back in it.

I wouldn't say they're done...just temporarily out-of-order.

The Spurs situation reminds me of the Pacers in 96-97. The Pacers were an elite team heading into that season but lost Rik Smits for 30 games due to injury along with giving up Mark Jackson in a trade for Jalen Rose. Eventually they the got Jackson back in a trade along with Smits but it still wasn't enough for them to get into the playoffs that year. They added Chris Mullins during the summer and ended up losing a close series against the Bulls in the ECF. Spurs can still be an elite team again if they can resolve the Kawhi situation.

[spurs10]

Spurs falling out of the playoffs will be temporary. It sure would be nice to be above 7 and it’s possible. The only question will be how long will it take to get Kawhi to the level he can play 30 minutes.

[phxspurfan]

if they could change a couple of pieces

A couple of pieces...you mean the whole roster

[r0drig0lac]

The Spurs were the second best team in basketball a year ago.

This might end up being a throw away year, but if they could change a couple of pieces in the off season they're right back in it.

I wouldn't say they're done...just temporarily out-of-order.

more like 60% of the roster

[acoelho1]

I didn’t realize the season was over and other than the Warriors & Rockets, no one else is setting the world on fire. This same team blew out the Rockets without Kawhi in an elimination game. If the Spurs can get fully healthy and in sync, we can beat anyone. It’s amazing how people think they are smarter than an all time great coach and GM. It’s scary to think if Spurs decisions were made by Spurstalk polls, we would be a thousand times in worse shape.

[UZER]

A couple of pieces...you mean the whole roster

more like 60% of the roster

Yup. Everyone except Kawhi, Patty and Pau.

[K...]

I didn’t realize the season was over and other than the Warriors & Rockets, no one else is setting the world on fire. This same team blew out the Rockets without Kawhi in an elimination game. If the Spurs can get fully healthy and in sync, we can beat anyone. It’s amazing how people think they are smarter than an all time great coach and GM. It’s scary to think if Spurs decisions were made by Spurstalk polls, we would be a thousand times in worse shape.

They won't though,

[TheGreatYacht]

I didn’t realize the season was over and other than the Warriors & Rockets, no one else is setting the world on fire. This same team blew out the Rockets without Kawhi in an elimination game. If the Spurs can get fully healthy and in sync, we can beat anyone. It’s amazing how people think they are smarter than an all time great coach and GM. It’s scary to think if Spurs decisions were made by Spurstalk polls, we would be a thousand times in worse shape.

Go back to Reddit you estrogen filled got.

[benefactor]

Did this guy have the same shtick before 2014?

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=226844

tbh