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[venitian navigator]

I think that, considering the cir stances, we overachieved...despite the fact that we had a very good chance to pass the first (and second) round.
That said, the game we played has not been brilliant at all and, as of now, we are in the weird situation of a team "in the middle" (with, for sure, quite no chance at achieving elite talent level, via draft or free agency).

Frankly, the most disturbing thing all along this season, has been the lack of enthusiasm of everybody...but there were many reasons for that.

The point is if we have the assets to improve...I really like our young guns but the fact is that they are still a long way to go to become something near a star and our three main weapons (as of now DDR, LMA and Rudy) are all near or well over 30 years old and of the three only the oldest has shown some real appreciation for our environment...

[Russ]

All you folks who think the Spurs will trade Forbes to move up a couple spots in the draft are gonna be sorely disappointed. . .

[Spurs oman]

Yup a Seoson is gone with its ups and downs.
Will trust the organization to fix /improve the team
And come stronger next year


Good thread ...it has always been great to spurs fan ...Thank you San antonio

[John B]

Yes they had two all stars but the rest of the team is trash besides Derrick.

Clips don’t even have a star and had a good run with Dubs. I normally side on Pop. Except last night was terrible in all facet of the game, preparation, pushing buttons, subs ution, calling time outs, etc

[wildbill2u]

They wound up exactly where I predicted--a seven or eighth seed in the West with a very slim chance of advancing to the second round. All in all, they were a frustrating but fun team to watch. They could rise to the occasion when playing the best in the league but play badly against teams they should beat.

I believe they discovered two good (not great) players in Poertl and White. Both have some distance to their ceilings and will be regulars in the rotation. Who would have predicted their development into starters at the beginning of the year. They represent a positive note for the year and for years to come.

I suspect we are all disappointed that Walker didn't get more time, but you make the choice to make the playoffs by winning or develop another raw youngster and take a chance on losing the playoffs. It was a close thing to make the playoffs up to the last week of games, but we made it for a record-tying consecutive run.

If you simply like to watch a team grow and learn to play winning basketball, this was an entertaining season with some bright highlights. It proved that we don't have a go-to guy in Derozen, LMA or anyone else. For the forseeable future, without a Super Star, the Spurs will have to play the beautiful game on offense and depend on defense. If every player understands this and appreciates his role, and Murray and White prove to be rotational assets, the next year could be even more successful and entertaining. I'm looking forward to the draft and next year.

[DPG21920]

For me it was not necessarily a fun year. I was ready for “life without DPG growing pains” but the lows were so insanely low it did not make for a fun season.

I mean, I appreciated the season and the ride was entertaining enough, but both the brand of basketball played (poor defense, really good offense statistically but without the eye test passing) and the severe up and downs made it tough.

I watch a lot of basketball and I know its not just the Spurs; look at OKC with 2 legit MVP candidates and where they finished and how they went through similar highs and lows. I understand this is the new norm unless you have a GS-type team or a true MVP (Greak Freak, Harden, Kawhi, etc...) but SA not having a bankable defense was really frustrating.

Its two sides of the same coin having a bad defense or a bad offense, but I think we see that defense is still key; especially when you are relying offensively on players like LMA/DeRozan who can definitely go cold due to their style of play.

I think the youth was exciting and will be even more with Murray/Lonnie in the fold. I cannot wait to see White/Murray/Lonnie/Jakob together and Im salivating for how high of a defensive ceiling that team has when healthy and adjusted.

There will be offensive questions, but I trust Pop to figure that out and the focus should be getting the defense back.

[Robz4000]

This was easily one of my least liked Spurs teams of all time tbh....

They had two multi-time all stars, countless opportunities including tonight, and they the bed each and everytime or didn't start caring until it was already over....

The only good thing about the season was Derrick and he ended up ting the bed hard after the Nuggets adjusted to him...