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2nd
3rd
4th
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7th
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Out of playoffs
Don't know if there's a specific thread that addresses overall look of the team and how it will operate with the new additions (there probably is), but if so I apologize in advance.
Most used starting lineup imo: Murray, DDR, Gay/Bertans, LMA, Gasol/Poeltl
Realistic seeding: 5
Hopeful seeding: 3
Sputtering is an understatement, when it comes to last year's offense. Godawful. A lot of that had to do with a team that was expecting to play with Kawhi/LMA tandem, but instead got LMA (beast mode!!) and a buncha non-shooters.
Per game stats: 102.7 ppg (27th), 24.1 3PA (27th), 35% 3P% (26th), 61.2 2PA (5th), 49.9% 2P% (20th), 20.9 FTA (18th), 77.2 % FT% (13th)
So the Spurs took almost lowest amount of 3s, while also hitting at the lowest rate. They took almost the most amount of 2s, while hitting at bottom-of-the-barrel rate. I still think Spurs take a crap-ton of 2s this year, probably even more than last year, but hit at a significantly higher rate. I honestly don't think the 3 point attempts increase that much, but it will a little bit at least b/c of beli, forbes, and even DDR will attempt a few (more than non-existent Kawhi).
They were a little under middle of the pack with free throw attempts, and 13th in percentage. Free throw attempts and % will increase with DDR, who gets to the line a decent amount. Overall offense will be a lot better I think, but Spurs will still be a slow half court team. I think they go from 27th to 17-20th in ppg.
As for D, Spurs were 99.8 opponent's ppg, which was 1st! in the league. Spurs team defense on a string plus discipline gets you to top 10 in the league ( I think so at least), but smart defensive personnel like Danny and Kyle get you higher. Sure, another year under Gay and Murray's belt probably makes them better defensively (Murray already great last year, Gay was OK), but the loss of those 2 guys really hurts and I don't think White, Cunningham, DDR make you better or keep you the same, but I also don't think they completely kill your D either. I think Spurs drop to top 6-8.
Lowe mentioned on the pod w/ Wright that Spurs feast on young/bad teams during regular season, but cuz west is loaded they will have a hard time. I think that's very true.
Here's the depth chart, as listed by ESPN (they put Pau at PF, which is weird, but w/e): http://www.espn.com/nba/team/depth/_...-antonio-spurs
Spurs stats from last year, including team stats: https://www.basketball-reference.com.../SAS/2018.html
PtR's opinions on coming season: https://www.poundingtherock.com/2018...ke-next-season
stop sleeping on Bryn, he's ready for a breakout year, he has a lot similarity to JJ Re who was also breakout at the same age bryn is now...
to get the most balance between outside shooting, mid range game and inside presence spurs have to start: Patty/Bryn/DDR/LMA/Yaakov
Bryn ing sucks.
Manure comeback confirmed? Tbh?
3rd ..No lower then 4.
mark my words
everybody thinks we’re gonna be a 8th seed type team
Last edited by iGetbuckets; 07-27-2018 at 12:57 PM.
Agree we will see an improvement on 2's attempted and made. I also think we'll see an upward shift in 3's with a much better playmaker, DD, driving and setting up our shooters on the perimeter. We are going to need someone who can shoot from the outside which makes me think Beli will be in the mix to start. If we start LMA at the 4 then our 3 needs to be a shooter. Hopefully Gay has an even better comeback year.
This guy wants to be timvp or is. got.
And your Op-ed sucks.
Is TimmyBuckets your "serious" alt?And your Op-ed sucks.
I immediately realized after posting that dabom had a very similar thread that I actually posted in multiple times. That's actually why I added the poll b/c I couldn't delete the thread. Sorry for stepping on anyone's toes.
2nd or 3th (gsw sas lak rox and jazz in the top 5 in any order imo)
3rd
Post what you want man. These dudes think they are tough online and talk , just ignore them.
How did you add a poll after making a thread? That's probably a MOD thing.
Poster made 5 months ago when most recent real posters have been on queue for 2-3 years...
I appreciate this thread.
I put spurs in 3rd because I believe they will win between 55 - 58 wins which should be enough for 3rd seed.
There was so many stupid losses last year, even without Kawhi. Now that we have another all star player on the roster, I do expect us to have a better record in the regular season. I think EVERYONE will be playing with something to prove. I really hope LaMarcus will continue his strong play
Spurs are top 3 minimum.
And as a 3rd seed we will play 6th seeded Lakers in the 1st round and this year will be 1st time DeRozan beats lebron in the playoffs
God I hope so
Corner 3s will return to prominence next year. And I think Murray will start to start knocking down his midrange shot at a higher clip, and start to become a threat from deep. And I think he'll be deadly from there within the next few years. Combined with his D, kid will be our next great. Along with White adding significant value next year, we have our future in place already. Looking forward to it.
Only question in my mind is how quickly the boys are able to gel, and get a sense of teamwork.
Agreed. the Lakers.
the Flakers and the K-Y fan boy/ass wipers you know who you es are.
Who are Lakers fans going to cheer for when Lebron plays the Warriors in round 2?
We have a very good RS team on Aldridge, DeRozan, Popovich. I don't think we have any championship chances but we should hit the 50W and the playoffs again.
However, DDR adaptation and young players development are good reasons to enjoy another year of Spurs. And we'll have fun playing vs Raptors.
This guy wants to be timvp or is. got.it still hurtz
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