Pleasantly Suprised

[z0sa]

I'm a fool? Nice tats.

Insulting physical appearances doesn't change the answer to your question.

[tlongII]

Insulting physical appearances doesn't change the answer to your question.

Agreed. The answer is no.

[tp2021]

They don't have enough size to compete in the playoffs. The only team the Lakers need to worry about is the Blazers. I think they know that too.

Oh come off it.

[igruex]

Oden and Bynum will fight to see whether they can be better than Robert Parish.

[tlongII]

[Joe Schmoogins]

My pointis your attack on Allanon is unnecessary if only to show how snobbish you can be.

I'm not attacking Allanon, I'm sure he's a great person... I'm disagreeing with him. Last time I checked it's ok to have different opinions. But thanks for your concern.

[MI21]

The Blazers might be annoying if they can find a way to keep Oden off of the floor.

[z0sa]

Agreed. The answer is no.

Whatever helps you sleep at night.

[Allanon]

I agree that Duncan and the guards have elite status. I just don't think they can get away with the way the bigs are playing. Last year's Oberto or KT would have been enough. But the way they've been playing this year, I don't think the Spurs have shown anything yet to be elite.

Not to marginalize their +.500 status right now, but it's also partially due to the schedule. I'd like to see how they play against better compe ion.

That is why I've said the Spurs are waiting on Mahinmi and if he doesn't pan out, they'll get a better big in there.

But that's just my opinion, I have no reason at all to diss or dislike the Spurs. I lived in Houston and was a Spurs fan prior to moving to LA in the early 2000's. I still keep up with what they're doing. I only root AGAINST the Spurs when they play the Lakers, any other time, I root for and watch their games.

They're a great team with a hole in the middle (in my opinion) and most of the Posters here know I really like Duncan although I call him boring all the time.

I think it's way too early to say anything about the Spurs. They are still missing Tony. Maybe I'm judging KT & Oberto too harshly.

I'll leave it at that and wait until January.

[m33p0]

one year removed from being champions and even reached the WCF and Spurs still ain't elite.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

I lived in Houston and was a Spurs fan prior to moving to LA in the early 2000's.

bandwagoner

[mystargtr34]

I agree that Duncan and the guards have elite status. I just don't think they can get away with the way the bigs are playing. Last year's Oberto or KT would have been enough. But the way they've been playing this year, I don't think the Spurs have shown anything yet to be elite.

Not to marginalize their +.500 status right now, but it's also partially due to the schedule. I'd like to see how they play against better compe ion.

That is why I've said the Spurs are waiting on Mahinmi and if he doesn't pan out, they'll get a better big in there.

But that's just my opinion, I have no reason at all to diss or dislike the Spurs. I lived in Houston and was a Spurs fan prior to moving to LA in the early 2000's. I still keep up with what they're doing. I only root AGAINST the Spurs when they play the Lakers, any other time, I root for and watch their games.

They're a great team with a hole in the middle (in my opinion) and most of the Posters here know I really like Duncan although I call him boring all the time.

I think it's way too early to say anything about the Spurs. They are still missing Tony. Maybe I'm judging KT & Oberto too harshly.

I'll leave it at that and wait until January.

You act as if the Spurs were at full strength. A fully healthy Spurs team, especially now that they have found fully capable fourth AND fifth options, would expect to win 55 games at least, even in a tougher West. They are now 8-6 through an 'easier' schedule to begin the season. When you think about it the Spurs are in pretty good shape considering they have gotten games out of the way against 6 likely playoff teams in Phoenix, Portland, Dallas, Houston, Utah, Denver. There's 68 games left to play, if the Spurs go on a 55 win pace that would get them 46 wins, plus 8 they already have. That still leaves them with 54 wins.

I still dont get how you can say you will be surprised if the Spurs are at .500 in February or whatever it is you said.

[Spork KIller]

Stop fooling yourselves, Faker fans and other loser team fans as well, we all know the pathetic sporks are done for good

[m33p0]

my is itching. i need to get laid.

[koriwhat]

I'm a fool? Nice tats.

thanks for the compliment... by the way old man, yes you are a fool.

[bostonguy]

I lived in Houston and was a Spurs fan prior to moving to LA in the early 2000's.

Moving to a new city isnt a legit reason on rooting for a new team.

[buttsR4rebounding]

I agree that Duncan and the guards have elite status. I just don't think they can get away with the way the bigs are playing. Last year's Oberto or KT would have been enough. But the way they've been playing this year, I don't think the Spurs have shown anything yet to be elite.


I think it's way too early to say anything about the Spurs. They are still missing Tony. Maybe I'm judging KT & Oberto too harshly.

I'll leave it at that and wait until January.

Your argument shows a real lack of understanding the Popovich coaching style. Barring injuries to the big 3, the Spurs will peak at the end of the season. I think it is quite likely that if Pop had not "experimented" with the defense the Spurs would probably be 10-4 or 11-3 right now. However, that doesn't matter 1 bit since it is all about how you finish, not how you start. By the end of the season our defense will be top 3 with the best offense the Spurs have seen in a long time. Yes, the Lakers will be formidible foes, but hardly unbeatable. Let's see if Bynum can last a season, if Kobe's finger holds up, if Odom continues to be frustrated with his new role, etc. I'd rather see a team end the season with an 11-1 run than start it that way.

[Allanon]

Your argument shows a real lack of understanding the Popovich coaching style. Barring injuries to the big 3, the Spurs will peak at the end of the season. I think it is quite likely that if Pop had not "experimented" with the defense the Spurs would probably be 10-4 or 11-3 right now. However, that doesn't matter 1 bit since it is all about how you finish, not how you start. By the end of the season our defense will be top 3 with the best offense the Spurs have seen in a long time.

Because of the scheduling quirk this year, the first 2 months are relatively easy. Come January, February, March, April, the schedule is quite a bit rougher. We all know the Spurs peak after March but they may not be able to afford to do that this year.

Yes, the Lakers will be formidible foes, but hardly unbeatable. Let's see if Bynum can last a season, if Kobe's finger holds up, if Odom continues to be frustrated with his new role, etc. I'd rather see a team end the season with an 11-1 run than start it that way.

I haven't mentioned the Lakers but since you did, I'm sticking with my 70+ win prediction for the Lakers. Odom's adjusted to his "6th man" role much like Manu. Odom may be a 6th man but he's still getting the 3rd most minutes on the team. Odom and Ariza are 6th man of the year candidates in this early season.

[koriwhat]

Because of the scheduling quirk this year, the first 2 months are relatively easy. Come January, February, March, April, the schedule is quite a bit rougher. We all know the Spurs peak after March but they may not be able to afford to do that this year.



I haven't mentioned the Lakers but since you did, I'm sticking with my 70+ win prediction for the Lakers. Odom's adjusted to his "6th man" role much like Manu. Odom may be a 6th man but he's still getting the 3rd most minutes on the team. Odom and Ariza are 6th man of the year candidates in this early season.

70+ wins my ass! keep dreaming...

[mrspurs]

Yeah make no mistake. We winning games and thats what we're supposed to do. But dont forget we are beating teams that are lottery bound. You cant be called elite by beating lottery teams. Called winners yes, called elite noway. Not until we get that banner back.

[Interrohater]

Everything everyone is saying is based on conjecture. There's no guarantee that Ian will be the missing piece and there's no guarantee that Kobe won't choke on his own ego and be out for 6 months. Enjoy the games and watch what happens. Although I personally believe that it's pretty ridiculous to think the Spurs aren't considered "elite" and that they might not be over .500 in Feb.

[Rummpd]

Not me and I took the 12:1 odds recently for the Spurs to win the championship in Vegas and was always confident that the Spurs (if healthy) are still the team to beat out West with only the Lakers truly being formidable opposition. Regards, PDR

[Brazil]

one year removed from being champions and even reached the WCF and Spurs still ain't elite.

And that with Manu on one leg and a huge lack of scoring off the bench.

With Hill, Mase and the big three healthy even without a another big contribution, I strongly believe that the Spurs can win the thing. I disagree with the Allanon theory of without another big we have no chance at all.
Once again last year with a much worst cast the spurs have reached the WCF, there is nothing to be ashamed. Besides we have lost after a 7 games against the hornets, playing 48 hours after the game 7 without sleeping, Manu on one leg, no new big, weak help for the big 3.

With an healthy big three and Pop the spurs will always be elite and always be le contender whatever the supporting cast.

[koriwhat]

With an healthy big three and Pop the spurs will always be elite and always be le contender whatever the supporting cast.

EXACTLY!

[underdawg]

Stop fooling yourselves, Faker fans and other loser team fans as well, we all know the pathetic sporks are done for good

You're either legitimate Spurs hater or fan trying to be controversial, but you would suck at either. You're not going to be banned, so while you're here can you please come up with some original and entertaining smack. Right now you're just boring - I'm just trying to help since you're obviously oblivous to your own suckdom. Start with your sig - that's been overdone and not very original at all.