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For what it's worth, the article came out before the game.
We are possibly contenders for a few reasons.Holy , we beat the Thunder and now the spurs are contenders again!!
Try and make the best of it I guess.
Gooden is rounding into an offensive force that equals Manu's output, and his addition is a huge x-factor for the Spurs. Even Spurs fans have no clue what his play will mean when the game is on the line in the playoffs.
Mason isn't too shabby.
Finley isn't as slow as he was last year.
Parker has become an all world player and a legitimate MVP contender.
The Spurs are better than they were last year against the Lakers even with Manu gone, he was bad against the Lakers last year. His play detracted from the team last year.
For what it's worth, the article came out before the game.
I'm guessing you missed the 25 and 15 he had tonight??
geez. they beat oklahama and fans get excited, beat the lakers then get pumped
It underrates Manu's talents to say the Spurs could win it all without him.
They may win a playoff series or two though. No shot against the Lakers though.
It also underrates Tim and TP (I will also include other Spurs) to say they have no chance to win it all. From the article suggested, I think it's better for them to know now than later that they are going into the POs without Manu. As a Spurs' fan... GSG!
True. The same thing happened to the Rockets after it is confirmed that T-Mac is out for the season, their mindset is now focused that one of their top players is gone. The result they are playing better
Like you said in previous posts, he'll rise when he has to.
He was that Tim Duncan last nite. And if they feed him the ball and run the offense inside out like they should've been they'll be fine. He's a great passer and we have shooters. Once opposing teams start worrying about the 3-ball then it's Tony time layup after layup!
This get me pump up i gona enjoy they playoff run i will be happy if we win one round and making to the wcf is icing on the cake
Good article. I agree with it completely.
The keys to the Spurs winning this year are now Mason and Gooden. They have the potential to be the difference between this team and last year's team.
I like what he said about the psychological edge of KNOWING Manu is out versus playing him and counting on him. It's so true.
wow, people describe some pretty big PO rotations.
I believe it will be the same as in the last 300 years and Pop plays an 8 man rotation.
Tony will need to play 40 minutes, so the PG back up question isn't a big point.
I assume Mason will do it, so Hill and JV are out.
the starting line up will be Tony-Mason-Finley-Tim-KT, the question will be, if Pop brings Ime or Bruce of the bench first. Ime did have his moments against the Hornets last PO, if we meet them he might be asked again. Bruce will also get his time, his experience will be essential.
Gooden will be the first big of the bench (and 6th man) replacing KT, he's the only one who can provide some significant scoring from the bench. this means we won't see much of Matt.
all other will only see PT in garbage time, or if another injury happens.
I believe the second part, but about the first, I think Pop giving Hill and maybe even Hairston a chance is almost as big a key, along with Fin getting the Bonner treatment(if you're sucky to start, you're out). , another key would be Bowen starting, so opposing stars don't get on a roll so easily.
But I do agree that Mason playing like he did most of the season will be huge(and staying perfect in the clutch), along with Gooden contributing at least 15 and 7.
GO SPURS!!! I'll watch them til they get knocked out(if they even do), cuz that team will be bloody and tired after.
This article gets me pumped. How sweet it would be to win it all this year and have Manu there for inspiration. Man, that would be something to see!
spurs are still contenders
Men like Tim Duncan do not fade quietly.
Remember the Alamo!
article came out before game.
It is not over. NEVER GIVE UP.
i agree, but Udoka, when he's on his game adds something, i think it might be an interesting last defensive possession lineup to have hill, bowen, udoka, tim, and fabby (or kurt if he isn't screwing up too badly). maybe as close to the 'prevent' goal line formation in football as can be done in the nba.
I haven't seen Udoka on his game in over a year, and his defense and focus have regressed. He's still a heck of a passer, though.
He is a good rebounder as well. Lets not forget, Ime had an underwhelming year last year, but did perform well in the playoffs (at least in the Hornets series). So, that is a good sign.
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