Reason to Believe we are still Contenders

[SenorSpur]

Allow me to simplify, from what we've seen thus far this season, there is absolutely NO reason to believe we are still contenders.

I'm willing and open to change my mind, but we're nearing the halfway point of the season, and the lame excuse of chemistry issues cannot continue to be used.

[spurtech09]

spurs can be real contenders ....just pop needs to stop playing small ball.....pop no more small ball plz

[timtonymanu]

So if somen dont' believe what they see right now is a le team they should leave? What does everyone have to be delusional and think they are a le team every year?

People all love this team and want to believe, but what you see right now is not near what needs to be done to be a le team. They can do it with this team IMO, a trade would help out but if they have to roll with this team I hope they get rotations down and get it TOGETHER VERY SOON.

Their D is horrible right now, they can't make a stop to save their lives late in games, how can they change that with the same team? I don't know if this personel can do it, but I sure as hope they can.


GET THAT #5, I have not given up yet! But they need help.

i agree. im tired of those fans who call us bad fans because we see what we see. in my heart i believe the spurs can pick it up but you cant look at this year's team and say they can win a le. it's just reality.

[vander]

I read that like 8 times then busted out laughing. I think you mean Dirk Nowitzki.

I didn't want to use the cliche examples like Dirk, Melo, Bryant, Durant etc. was looking for second tier guys but couldn't think of many, Josh is pretty darn good scorer.

[vander]

I take back the part of my original post pertaining to Manu. I don't know what came over me, Manu is , no matter how much effort he puts into it, and I already knew that

he's good for about 1 or 2 great plays, and 7-10 bad plays per game, and he can't even hit open jumpers anymore, I want to see Mason get all of Manu's minutes from now on.

[ElNono]

I take back the part of my original post pertaining to Manu. I don't know what came over me, Manu is , no matter how much effort he puts into it, and I already knew that

he's good for about 1 or 2 great plays, and 7-10 bad plays per game, and he can't even hit open jumpers anymore, I want to see Mason get all of Manu's minutes from now on.

I figured it wouldn't last... now we need ducks and we'll have full house...

[cd98]

The only reason why we are considered contenders is because of what are team is on paper. People see the names: Duncan, Ginoboli, Parker, McDyess, and Jefferson and they think how could that team not be a contender and who dares count them out.

Spurs don't have it this year defensively. And the offensive improvements aren't enough to rely on our offense to outscore teams. Now that we are playing middle and top teams instead of bottom dwellars, are true suckiness is front and center. We are not legitimate le contenders unless a whole lotta injuries occur to top teams and middle teams in the next several months.

[in2deep]

The only reason why we are considered contenders is because of what are team is on paper. People see the names: Duncan, Ginoboli, Parker, McDyess, and Jefferson and they think how could that team not be a contender and who dares count them out.

Spurs don't have it this year defensively. And the offensive improvements aren't enough to rely on our offense to outscore teams. Now that we are playing middle and top teams instead of bottom dwellars, are true suckiness is front and center. We are not legitimate le contenders unless a whole lotta injuries occur to top teams and middle teams in the next several months.

best post of the thread.

This team this year has yet to prove they are contenders. They are barely proving they are a playoff team.

Some delusional ppl around here. I'm not saying they can't turn it around, just that "contender" should be the last word used to describe these spurs as of right now.

[anonoftheinternets]

maybe they are contenders but the league is just that tough right now. I mean look at all the teams bunched from 2-11 they can beat anyone on any given day. THe league is tough, and its basically a crap shoot. Outside of cavs and lakers (who look so much more vulnerable than last year) who truly looks good? Its all streches and even with this 3 game loss, other "PO calibre teams" are losing and keeping us in it. Of course shedule is tougher, but honestly every game is touch to win these days whether it is bobcats, grizzlies, clips etc.