If Spurs beat Rockets they'll win 50

[phxspurfan]

That’s kind of Minnys mantra: next year. They’ve been saying that for at least the last two seasons, plus now this one. They have two #1 overall picks in Wiggins, and Towns, yet they are fighting just to get into the playoffs. This may be one of those teams that just never gels, never makes it.

The player that made them formidable has been hurt (Butler). He's their real leader. Once he gets back, if he gets into shape quickly, they will be dangerous again.

[phxspurfan]

I figured they'd have gone down in flames after Boogie got taken out for the season but they've kept the ship afloat. They are going to be incredibly dangerous next season.

Agree with this. Rondo + some shooters along with AD and Boogie, that's old school perfection. They can be the new look Grizz (with more talent) if they want to be

[Hoops Czar]

Last I checked, they have more games to play on the road.

[TD 21]

If all 5 were at home, I could see it. Unfortunately, their offense is non NBA caliber on the road.

Lower. Denver has more talent (Jokic, Jamal Murray, Gary Harris, Wilson Chandler, Millsap) and I think they're 9th. Will Barton is their equivalent of Patty Mills and he was straight from the D-league, not making 50 mill.


Also the Lakers are like 10th and have a better roster.

I'm getting convinced Pop (even though sometimes his focus has been more on societal issues this year) has done an incredible job coaching this squad this year. Stuff that you don't see but happens off camera, like coaching up Murray from being a raw 1 and done player to running the complex Spurs offense.

Pop has been brutal. Don't let the media (they're just saying it because he's one of, if not the G.O.A.T. and the team lacks offensive talent) or results fools you. He's lucky Aldridge has turned in a career season at 32 and that he has a mostly veteran team, that has superior length and knows how to defend (even the young guys that play the most fit this description).

[sasaint]

I don't see how, they have no wings at all. And haven't had them in years.. Tbf they are easier to draft or sign than any other position.

Plus, isn't Cousins a FA? I don't think he's a lock to return. Plus, another mediocre start to next season could get Davis to start an exit campaign. Didn't he make some rumblings a couple weeks back?

[sasaint]

I don't see how, they have no wings at all. And haven't had them in years.. Tbf they are easier to draft or sign than any other position.

Plus, isn't Cousins a FA? I don't think he's a lock to return. Plus, another mediocre start to next season could get Davis to start an exit campaign. Didn't he make some rumblings a couple weeks back?

[Spurtacular]

Not winning 50 obviously but you're right, LMA + a bunch of average to below-average role players and currently 4th seed in the West is nuts, tbh.

That's cos you believe all the bull spurs talk that Gay, Mills, Pau, Green, etc. are "scrubs". They'd be starting on other teams, too. To say nothing of the leadership and steadying influence of players like Manu. Also, Murray coming on in place of Rec League Parker, tbh. And Kyle Anderson has been a glue guy on both ends.

[Arcadian]

That kind of positive talk will not be tolerated here on ST, sir.

It's actually a thinly-veiled insult. He's saying the Spurs are worse than their record indicates.

[Killakobe81]

Extremely impressive season by the Spurs, despite their disastrous offseason and Kawhi's injury. I'm not being disingenuous in any way...to have the record they have with the hand they were dealt is nothing short of amazing. They gotta be the 8th or 9th most talented team in the West...maybe even lower.

Agree with initial premise, impressive season ...
Disagree that they are 8th/9th best talent wise there are only 5/6 teams max that are better equipped to win now ..
now if u talking potential or young talent sans KL ...I agree.

[Mikeanaro]

No, Spurs have a track record of losing against the worst teams.

[LkrFan]

Hopefully Harden nuts on HarlemHeat37 's face today