Mavs fans - what do you think of the SPURS now?

[Cessation]

Too bad Houston is such dog ; that would be hilarious to see James trashed by the Texas Triangle. Maybe they can get Hakeem out of retirement or something.

Great idea bro, that would put him in the torture chamber, as sean would say.

[DirkDoesWork]

I'd like to third that. LeBron being trifecta'd by the state of Texas would be hilarious.

[outmap]

I never looked at it as hatred in the first place, more like intense compe ive rivalry between cousins. Same goes with PHO.
What/Who I hate though are Garnett(BOS), James(MIA), and Bryant(LAL).

[sribb43]

Hated them bc they were so damn good but as a fan of BBall I respect the out of them. Beating them in 2006 felt like a championship in itself.

[Spursfan092120]

Much love Mavs fans..much respect. To see that emotion in Dirk's eyes and on his face after they won that game, just reminded me of the look on David's face in '99, and it gave me even more respect than I already had for him. Dirk is one of the top 3 players in the game right now, and nobody deserved a ring more than him. So here's to ya, Mavs...great job. Enjoy the parade, and the offseason. Next season? Come in and get ready to play.

[Findog]

I see Spurs-Mavs as akin to Longhorns-Aggies. Root like against them head to head, but when they are representing our state, you root for them. Miami or the Lakers would be like OU in this analogy. In the nineties when the Spurs were playing into May and the Mavs were done, I'd root for the Spurs.

I would never root for Miami or LA over San Antonio. It's more of a sibling rivalry at this point than true loathing. And yes, 4 >1 means the Spurs are still the big brother.

[Axe Murderer]

spurs still=class

[InTheCrust]

I see Spurs-Mavs as akin to Longhorns-Aggies. Root like against them head to head, but when they are representing our state, you root for them. Miami or the Lakers would be like OU in this analogy. In the nineties when the Spurs were playing into May and the Mavs were done, I'd root for the Spurs.

I would never root for Miami or LA over San Antonio. It's more of a sibling rivalry at this point than true loathing. And yes, 4 >1 means the Spurs are still the big brother.

but yet again, it's now 4>1. You deserve to talk inordinant amounts of digestive bile and . And perhaps marinate in it for 15 month...

[Spursfan092120]

spurs still=class

Love that pic in the sig..is that the $90,000 bottle?

[bubsdaddy]

I also never hated the Spurs. The only time i rooted against the Spurs was after the Horry cheap shot that tarnished a very good series. I was so disappointed as Horry was such a respected player. Even then, after the Phoenix series was over I liked the Spurs in the finals.

[Spursfan092120]

The only time i rooted against the Spurs was after the Horry cheap shot that tarnished a very good series. I was so disappointed as Horry was such a respected player.

You do know that Nash admitted to flopping on that one, right?

[mariners]

only player on SA core I really don't have respect for is Ginobli

[bubsdaddy]

You do know that Nash admitted to flopping on that one, right?

No. Link?

[bubsdaddy]

You do know that Nash admitted to flopping on that one, right?

No. Link?

[endrity]

This is what I wrote in the other thread:


Thanks to all of you. It shows that you (well most) truly have the class you often talk about having.

I am not from Texas so I don't feel the intra-Texas rivarly at all. I always feared the Spurs but never really hated them or anything like that. That spot is mostly reserved for the Lakers (due to their fans more than the players) and since 06 for the Heat (I can't stand the entire organization/city/fans).

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So yeah, there it is. The Spurs are very much the gold standard the Mavs tried to emulate for all these years. I don't root for you guys, but I have never ever felt bad or anything like that when you won one of your rings. Maybe a bit in 07, but only because I felt like Mavs-Spurs should have been the true final that year.

[EasyD]

Duncan is the most likeable superstar next to Dirk, humble and pure class.

[mariners]

Duncan is the most likeable superstar next to Dirk, humble and pure class.

durant is up there too

[Spursfan092120]

No. Link?

http://www.poundingtherock.com/2010/...ally-admits-to

[balldontlie]

i've always had respect for the spurs, and was happy as when they got their first, happy that a Texas team got it back. now all 3 franchises have won a ring. lets keep the trophy in texas.

[spursfan09]

To be honest wear and tear has caught up with the Spurs and Lakers. I think Mavs deserve the ring but they definitly took advantage of thier opporunity.
Hopefully Spurs will bounce back, Lakers will bounce back thanks to Stern.

[jsandiego]

only player on SA core I really don't have respect for is Ginobli

Ginobili is the greatest winner in basketball history this side of Bill Russell and perhaps Magic Johnson, who won at every level that he played. The level of respect he deserves is insanely higher than the praise he gets.

http://www.operationsports.com/forum...ercentage.html

Also, I gotta admit -- it makes it a lot easier to root for the Mavs b/c they didn't beat the Spurs on their way to the le. 2006 was an entirely different story. JET nut-punching, horrible officiating early in the series, Duncan hobbled by injury. But 4 LOBs make it easier to let bygones be bygones.

[41times]

Congrats

Winning a le is HARD. Glad Dirk, Kidd, and Co. made it to the top. If it wasn't our SPURS, this is the next best option b/c it took you years of hard work and perseverance to get there.

I know what I saw with my own eyes these 2011 Playoffs. When BSPN and the media will talk about the Heat choking, I'll remember the Mavs winning on the road, uncanny behind the 3pt line, Marion & Kidd turning back the time and playing unbelievable defense, dominating a back-to-back Laker team, Dirk dominating the playoffs, and the Mavs being a stone-cold-lock in the 4th Quarter.

Now that you've joined the club, do you think the at ude of your fan base changes with respect to the SPURS, knowing the road to the le is a difficult journey? Or is the hate still there? Or maybe the hate left after Bowen did LOL. Curious what you MFFLers think.

Dude I like the Spurs and have always respected them. I always rotted for them when Dallas got knocked out.

and you are right man. It is Freaking HARD to win a le. It seemed as if the whole ABC crew and analysist were against the Mavs. The all loves them some C-HEAT!

I have waited 31 years for sunday night. I watched the game from the AAC with my wife and we both cried like babies during the last 60 seconds. Best sports day in my life.

[jsandiego]

To be honest wear and tear has caught up with the Spurs and Lakers. I think Mavs deserve the ring but they definitly took advantage of thier opporunity.
Hopefully Spurs will bounce back, Lakers will bounce back thanks to Stern.

That's what the continuum of the NBA is all about though.

Jordan took advantage of Isaiah, Bird, and Magic getting old.
Lakers took advantage of Isaiah getting injured in Game 6 of 1988 Finals to win in Game 7. That's how close we were to the Pistons winning 3 in a row. My how history would've been written different if that happened.
Wasn't Byron Scott injured in their 1989 loss to the Pistons?
Spurs & Lakers easily beat weak Eastern Conference teams in the early 2000s.
Hakeem won 2 les when Jordan was playing baseball.
Spurs beat a young LeBron in 2007, and an injured Knicks team in 1999.

Injuries happen; and at some point, one superstar's prime declines while another's starts to peak. All you can do is take advantage of the cir stances.