I'm not completely sold.

[chazley]

Lol some of you guys are straight up idiots, or just straight up didn't read my post. All I'm saying is there are red flags. I'm not bashing the Spurs, just pointing out that we have some issues despite our record. To disagree with me is fine, but to post worthless responses calling me stupid or just straight up misquoting me is just stupid.

[chazley]

Also, I'm looking down the road with things that might hinder us in a le run, not commenting on how we are playing now. We are the best team in the league right now.

[Cessation]

lol you mad?

[ohmwrecker]

Lol some of you guys are straight up idiots, or just straight up didn't read my post. All I'm saying is there are red flags. I'm not bashing the Spurs, just pointing out that we have some issues despite our record. To disagree with me is fine, but to post worthless responses calling me stupid or just straight up misquoting me is just stupid.

I understand your post. However, you are really just pointing out the obvious concerns that everyone is already well aware of and have already been discussed, for the most part.
Everyone can see that Blair and Hill are struggling a right now (although Hill looked great vs Dallas & NO and Blair played well vs GSW), but we all know what kind of play these guys are capable of and it is most likely that they will get it together sooner than later.
Hill, in particular, will help tremendously with the management of Manu's minutes. Don't forget, James Anderson is due back in January.
Anyone who knows anything about basketball can see that Tiago Splitter is really going to help this team. Pay attention to the game and not the box score. Once Splitter is up to speed, Duncan will be able to rest more.
Your concerns are legitimate, but considering that the Spurs have guys who are performing below par, the defense still needs improvement, Anderson is out, there's no legit SF back-up . . . the Spurs are still at the top of standings. Let's try to enjoy it a little, eh?

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

The best part is that the Spurs are doing so well despite a number of areas, in which they can clearly do better ( defense mainly; more involvement of TD; Tiago, Hill and Blair finding their game, etc. ). Meaning that there's a lot of room for improvement still, this team hasn't reached its ceiling and this is a good thing.

[rascal]

Most of this, is nitpicking at its weakest.

We barelly played small ball this year, after one game of its success, all of a sudden its a longterm solution, give me a break.

RJ ..ok after a hot start hes dissapeared a couple of games, but hes still an important contributor and was super clutch in several games this year. Hes much more consistent in his second season. Just look at last game, that was his best defensive effort while guarding west at pf, thats impressive. Lets not forget hes still the 3rd or 4th option on this team. I wouldnt worry about him.

Tim has taken a back seat, ala Robinson. Hes still good defensivelly and is just out of rythm on offence, still getting used to not getting as many touches anymore, hes regressed somewhat due to age, but not as much as some think. Hill was starting last year, this year he needed to get used to playing with the second unit, and is averaging 14pts in last 4 games, safe to say hes out of his slump. I have to agree with your blair assessment, he regeressed, the good thing is, pop is pulling him out early and barelly giving him any minutes.

Splitter is improving, and will be fine, but it doesnt help when pop gives him dnps and plays the likes of bonner and blair instead, though latelly hes been getting some time on the court.

Manu well be ok, this is basically last chance at a le, and everyone playign like it, with the appropriate desparation, you gotta risk if you want to win it all.

Next year is the last chance at a le and a better chance at a le as Splitter, Anderson and Hill will be better next year. Its a western conference final loss to the lakers for this year.

[ohmwrecker]

Next year is the last chance at a le and a better chance at a le as Splitter, Anderson and Hill will be better next year. Its a western conference final loss to the lakers for this year.

So, you won't need to watch anymore games or post here then? Neat.

[senorglory]

As for Blair and George, we know they can play, give them a chance to find their rhythm.

I think you're right, and I'd add that they are playing different positions/situations than they were at the end of last year. Don't have the opportunity to shine as they did, and need to adjust to slightly different roles. Blair in particular is on the floor with Duncan more than last year. George isn't starting in place of an injured Parker.

[TDMVPDPOY]

lol you mad?

yeh he mad!!!

[LongtimeSpursFan]

Then why did you quote the whole goddamn thing again? I am this close to calling you a noob.

I quoted the whole thing because I wanted to show the length of the post and that reading the entire thing was a waste of time. Any post that starts out with "Im a huge Spurs fan BUT...." sends red flags.

[ohmwrecker]

I quoted the whole thing because I wanted to show the length of the post and that reading the entire thing was a waste of time. Any post that starts out with "Im a huge Spurs fan BUT...." sends red flags.

We all saw the length of the post at the top of the page, Scooter. Nobody really cares if you think it's worth reading or not. Are you one of those people who finds it necessary to constantly call attention to the obvious?

[Solid D]

"Well I'm tired of getting my ass handed to me by chazley the troll, so I'll bow out as gracefully as possible..." - Obstructed_View

"Chaz owning fools in here." - DPG21920

"Much respect, chaz." - Blackjack

"funny that 2 hours after chazley made his post, McDonald had those tweets about the odds for each team to win" - ace3g

"chazley always posts some spectacular stuff." - chieflion

[Horse]

Splitter is no better than those 3, who I believe we won championships with all of them, I'll take it.

[Solid D]

Lol some of you guys are straight up idiots, or just straight up didn't read my post. All I'm saying is there are red flags. I'm not bashing the Spurs, just pointing out that we have some issues despite our record. To disagree with me is fine, but to post worthless responses calling me stupid or just straight up misquoting me is just stupid.

What you are saying is simple. There are red flags, therefor, the following things will prevent the Spurs from winning number five this season:

1. Small Ball with the current defensive acuity, personnel-wise, won't do it.
2. RJ won't stay hot-shooting and he's not as aggressive as you'd like to see.
3. Tim, DeJuan and George have regressed.
4. Tiago could make or break the year and he's not giving the Spurs what past centers have given them.
5. Manu can't keep this up.

I guess we'll see.

[Barfunk]

Next year is the last chance at a le and a better chance at a le as Splitter, Anderson and Hill will be better next year. Its a western conference final loss to the lakers for this year.

I don't mean to be negative but yea you probably shouldn't watch anymore with that outlook.

[chazley]

What you are saying is simple. There are red flags, therefor, the following things will prevent the Spurs from winning number five this season:

1. Small Ball with the current defensive acuity, personnel-wise, won't do it.
2. RJ won't stay hot-shooting and he's not as aggressive as you'd like to see.
3. Tim, DeJuan and George have regressed.
4. Tiago could make or break the year and he's not giving the Spurs what past centers have given them.
5. Manu can't keep this up.

I guess we'll see.

Yes, excellent cliffs. Just want to add that all five of these things can be corrected or sustained, and if they are, we can win a le. We are still le contenders in my eyes.

[jjktkk]

Don't all teams considered contenders have these so called red flags?

[Jason R]

So there are things the Spurs could do better?

Well howdy do.

[chazley]

Don't all teams considered contenders have these so called red flags?

Yes. In fact, I think only the Celtics have less red flags than we do at this point.

[Agloco]

Yes. In fact, I think only the Celtics have less red flags than we do at this point.

In quan y. In quality, one of their flags is much bigger than any of ours: Age. They go as far as Rondo takes them (never thought I'd see myself typing those words...but there they are).

[chazley]

Also, want to point out how excellent this thread was:

http://spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=161882

[chazley]

In quan y. In quality, one of their flags is much bigger than any of ours: Age. They go as far as Rondo takes them (never thought I'd see myself typing those words...but there they are).

Sorry, but the resurgence of KG cancels out whatever 'decline' (not much) Ray/Pierce have had. The wear and tear on Rondo from playing 18+ straight months is much more of concern for them, as I pointed out in the preseason in my excellent why the Spurs are still contenders thread.

[ohmwrecker]

Resurgence of KG?! Dude has missed 55 games last two seasons.

[DieHardSpursFan1537]

Why can't you just enjoy the Spurs run they are having in the beginning of the season? There's no reason to be so negative. Enjoy the games and just hope they win instead of pointing out every negative thing the Spurs have this season. (Half of the stuff you said I wouldn't consider true.)

[rascal]

Also, I'm looking down the road with things that might hinder us in a le run, not commenting on how we are playing now. We are the best team in the league right now.

Agree with you. By the looks of this site and the excitement you would think the spurs already have won a le. They are off to a great regular season start but getting into a hard fought 7 game series with the lakers will be a new season.
And unless the spurs can get past the lakers they fall short of a le again.

The spurs need major contribututions for anderson and Splitter to even have a shot at the lakers because if they don't it is basically the same team as last year.