did David West just walk out at the end of the game??

[Spur|n|Austin]

I would be embarassed if I gave up millions for that

Pop should have never put him in the position to fail in the first place tho, he was unplayable against those guys. We all knew it before it ever even started.

Would have been better suited for the GSW series.

[Das Texan]

He was the part of the team this series tho, his own damn fault. Only Pop is more responsible for this disgraceful performance.

[DMC]

Spurs shooting was an anomaly to say the least. Last season their FT% ed them as it dropped almost 20% in the playoffs compared to RS. Those obviously aren't contested. It makes you wonder what is being spewed in practice that changes the team psyche. I didn't see any team cohesion in this series, no congrats, nothing. I still think Pop had a tirade and said some hard to people after the game 3 loss.

[spursistan]

It should be a no-non for the Spurs to go after or add dudes who we used to on regularly when we play ..At least KD beat us twice and Thunder were always a pain in the ass..like we all knew expected Aldridge was going to slowly disappear as the series progressed..but, you know, we are beggars no choosers in free agency...

[Ditty]

I'm not mad at West either, he played at his unnatural position center by Pop the whole series. He should've been on the floor with either Aldridge/Duncan yet he was on the floor with Diaw who couldn't rebound for crap either and probably lost confidence in himself because of that. He seemed to not like Durant and Kanter one bit, and of course their bench is full of jackass losers who act like they have won something relevant before. Diaw should of been the first big off the bench over him tonight though. If Diaw isn't back next year hopefully he's our backup four with a legit defensive center. He should be fine in that role imo, or just keep him as the fifth big and play him on nights guys rest or injured. Which I think he wanted to be at this point of his career.

[MaNu4Tres]

He was the part of the team this series tho, his own damn fault. Only Pop is more responsible for this disgraceful performance.

Couldn't agree more.

I hope R.C doesn't bring him back.

[MoSpur]

Thought it was one of the best free agent signings all time for the Spurs, but he was kind of a letdown.

[TheyCallMePro]

He gave up 10 million to get just punked in the 2nd round. I'd be pissed too.

[baseline bum]

I feel bad for David, he was a huge part of the team's success this season. But a huge part of their demise. He looked like he wanted to fight Durant at the end.

[Chillen]

Props to him, he gave plenty up to be a Spur, he was probably really disappointed tbh.

[Das Texan]

I feel bad for David, he was a huge part of the team's success this season. But a huge part of their demise. He looked like he wanted to fight Durant at the end.

co-sign. I love his fire. I hated his game in the playoffs so much.

[MaNu4Tres]

I'm not mad at West either, he played at his unnatural position center by Pop the whole series. He should've been on the floor with either Aldridge/Duncan yet he was on the floor with Diaw who couldn't rebound for crap either and probably lost confidence in himself because of that. He seemed to not like Durant and Kanter one bit, and of course their bench is full of jackass losers who act like they have won something relevant before. Diaw should of been the first big off the bench over him tonight though. If Diaw isn't back next year hopefully he's our backup four with a legit defensive center. He should be fine in that role imo, or just keep him as the fifth big and play him on nights guys rest or injured. Which I think he wanted to be at this point of his career.

It didn't matter who he played next to..he couldn't shoot (26% from midrange this series), couldn't rebound, couldn't defend, couldn't box out, couldn't defend PnR, couldn't pass, couldn't finish inside. The only thing he could do is scowl and pound his chest tbhh... He got abused and hurt the Spurs no matter who played next to him. Pop shouldn't have played him after game 2.

[Budkin]

He'll be back.

[Brian Windhorst]

Should've walked back to Indiana after G1

[dabom]

It didn't matter who he played next to..he couldn't shoot (26% from midrange this series), couldn't rebound, couldn't defend, couldn't box out, couldn't defend PnR, couldn't pass, couldn't finish inside. The only thing he could do is scowl and pound his chest tbhh... He got abused and hurt the Spurs no matter who played next to him. Pop shouldn't have played him after game 2.

This was pointed out 5 months ago when he showed the same problems in the regular season vs good teams. And Pop still played him this series...

[Buddy Mignon]

Hopefully he walks out of the NBA, tbh..

Get your ass down low...lol

[MaNu4Tres]

He'll be back.

Hope not.

I don't want R.C to give Pop an opportunity to feel obligated to force play him again out of respect.

Let him walk, and join the Cavs.

[Hoops Czar]

He was the part of the team this series tho, his own damn fault. Only Pop is more responsible for this disgraceful performance.

Not really unless you want to take this fight back to the offseason. Two words for ya,"roster construction"! There wasn't a single maneuver that pop could have made that would have changed the outcome of this series. Don't expect anything to come from the draft either. Pop and Mr. executive of the year are still stuck in "slow and steady wins the race" mode over "fast and athletic". Over the last six years, all the Spurs have to show for it is Kawhi Leonard and D-league Anderson who's literally stealing nba minutes away from nba proven talent. Expect more draft and stash bull .

[timtonymanu]

I blame Pop, not David, but clearly he shouldn't be back next season. He's finished.

[Fireball]

Not mad at him ... I walked out at halftime

[spurs10]

I feel bad for David, he was a huge part of the team's success this season. But a huge part of their demise. He looked like he wanted to fight Durant at the end.

Man I was hoping for that too. Would have loved to see David knock the crap out of him. I'm sure West didn't want to reflect poorly on the team. He was asked to play out of position for way too many minutes. It's not on him.

[spurs10]

It didn't matter who he played next to..he couldn't shoot (26% from midrange this series), couldn't rebound, couldn't defend, couldn't box out, couldn't defend PnR, couldn't pass, couldn't finish inside. The only thing he could do is scowl and pound his chest tbhh... He got abused and hurt the Spurs no matter who played next to him. Pop shouldn't have played him after game 2.

The best he looked the entire series was that last quarter with Tim.

[spurs10]

Spurs shooting was an anomaly to say the least. Last season their FT% ed them as it dropped almost 20% in the playoffs compared to RS. Those obviously aren't contested. It makes you wonder what is being spewed in practice that changes the team psyche. I didn't see any team cohesion in this series, no congrats, nothing. I still think Pop had a tirade and said some hard to people after the game 3 loss.

You mean game 2 or 4?

[Snaq O'Meal]

I blame Pop, not David, but clearly he shouldn't be back next season. He's finished.

West would've been useful in a lot of other match-ups, just not against a center tandem with a clear size advantage.

Yes, the blame is squarely on Pop for stubbornly failing to adjust to the mismatches. But for all his shortcomings, I hope to see West back. His contract represents excellent value. And the Spurs is also sorely in need of a tough enforcer type ever since Baynes left for Detroit.

[Ginobili3]

He was useless. Couldn't rebound well, hit his jumper and got abused by Kanter.