If the Spurs don't make the Finals....

[TDMVPDPOY]

dallas will beat whoever comes out of the east. Only detroit could give them problems IMO.

piss-tons? rolfmao NO.

[Big Shot Rob]

Sorry--I will never support Utah. I still am pissed at the fact they had the dirtiest player in the history of the NBA--Karl Malone--who knocked David Robinson out with an elbow to the temple that was so vicious Malone should have been suspended for the rest of the year.

I am in the minority of Spurs fans who believes that if the Mavs beat us, they deserve the ring and as a Texan, I will support any team from Texas, whether its the Mavs or the Rockets,

But seriously--this season is still in pampers. This talk reminds me of 1999, when people were so pissed off at Pop that people in the media openly speculated at the prospect of Pop being fired in favor of Doc Rivers taking over.

The rest--as they say--is history. That was the year we got our first ring.

[phyzik]

Just wanted to make clear, I wont support the Jazz, although they are playing good, but neither will I support The Mavs.... If it where even possible I'd be torn in chosing the Jazz or The Mavs if they faced in a Finals just because, all the way from the owner down to the fans, the Mavs think the NBA revolves around them after just one year of BARELY squeeking by the Spurs and getting manhandled by the joke of the east in the finals.

[DubMcDub]

I agree. If the Spurs for some crazy reason don't make it to the finals

I love the arrogance. It's not like you guys are guaranteed a spot. You're not even playing the 3rd best b-ball in the west right now. Yes I realize it's only December, and the Spurs will definitely be right there come playoff time, but the at ude that it is going to take some freak occurance to keep the Spurs out of the finals is laughable.

[nkdlunch]

anybody but the fukin mavs

[The_Game]

piss-tons? rolfmao NO.

whats funny? they have the guard play, the defenders and a legit big man to give Dirk fits.

plsu tayshaubn prince has been playing great this year. They also have an improved bench.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Interesting thread. I wouldn't think any hardcore Spurs fan would ever want the Utah Jazz to win a le.

I'd want the Clippers to win if the Spurs couldn't.

I would normally agree with you as for the longest time I used to loathe the Jazz, but since Malone left my outlook on them has been very different. I applaud Sloan for sticking through some dissapointing rosters and still tryin to make the most of it, whereas I think a lot of coaches would've simply stepped down and not returned until the the team became a le contender again (ahem, Riley)

They are disciplined, work hard, and I wouldn't mind seeing them in the finals at all.


The Lakers, we all obviously hated for the longest time, but for me personally, without Shaq, it's just not the same. I see them as a second tier team and without the threat factor going for them against us anymore, I just don't hate them as much as I used to.

And while my #1 hated team may be the Mavs right now (I'm loving every moment of this rivalry) I'm sure my opinion on them would change once Cuban, Dampier, Terry, Stackhouse, Diop, Harris, and George leave.

I used to hate Nowitzki, but he seems to respect the Spurs, so I'll spare him

[Viva Las Espuelas]

You're not even playing the 3rd best b-ball in the west right now.

uh, mav "fan" when there's three divisions, the three top teams of those divisions are seated 1-2-3. i know that probably didn't pop up with all that parade planning youre doing already.

[MrChug]

The Mavs will win it all if the Spurs fail to reach the Finals.

A very sad, yet true statement.

[duncanchick21]

guys this is a stupid question to ask. the spurs are going to make it to the finals!!!

[kobe_bryant]

lakers would most likely be picked by america

[AFBlue]

I will be sad....very, very, very sad...

Then I might do some of this , then this

Then feel like this

So please Spurs...win this one for me!

[tlongII]

Portland Trail Blazers

[pking]

all the way from the owner down to the fans, the Mavs think the NBA revolves around them after just one year of BARELY squeeking by the Spurs and getting manhandled by the joke of the east in the finals.

This is false. Good to see you reading up on what the Mavs organization says before you say like this.

Some Mavs fans are out of their minds, that's for sure...but you're definitely wrong about the players.

[alamo50]

We'll make it.
I will come take care of that myself.

[dallaskd]

Have the Mavs played the Jazz yet?

No, they play them December 11 in Salt Lake.

[GrandeDavid]

They wont make it unless AJ quits or we dont stay healthy. The west comes down to the Mavs then everybody else!!

If the Mavs beat the Spurs in the playoffs this season, and you say this same thing next season, I'll perhaps agree with you. Until then, I'm gonna keep thinking about that fourth championship ring which is coming this season. The Spurs need a few months to get rolling, but they will, and they'll be ready.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

I love the arrogance. It's not like you guys are guaranteed a spot. You're not even playing the 3rd best b-ball in the west right now. Yes I realize it's only December, and the Spurs will definitely be right there come playoff time, but the at ude that it is going to take some freak occurance to keep the Spurs out of the finals is laughable.

geez. what 19 hours does to your bold statement...........NEXT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ehz33satx]

Interesting thread. I wouldn't think any hardcore Spurs fan would ever want the Utah Jazz to win a le.

I'd want the Clippers to win if the Spurs couldn't.

Just like I dont hate the Lakers anymore, I dont hate the Jazz. I just like watching basketball. Both of those teams are entertaining. I find the Dallas Mavericks AND their fans rather boorish. It's all a matter of envy. The Spurs have been the best overall team in ALL OF SPORTS for several years and will be right up there for several more years to come. I have been a fan since '91 when I moved to SA from Arlington, TX. I will always be a true Spurs fan.

[lefty]

Suns ; they've had a slow start because they were trying hard to get Amare involved in the offense ; they haven't found their rythm yet, but it will happen.
Remember, they reached the WCF last year without Amare, and they lost in 6 games to Dallas.
Of course, they have to be healthy, and Boris Diaw has to lose some weight ; they'll need him badly