Wow. The arrogance is staggering. Pride before the fall I guess. Can't wait for the Suns to knock the SA senior citizens off their perch and into the old folks' home. Reading your responses will be just as fun as the Mavs fans after my warriors took it to 'em. The era of boring, plodding, whining b-ball is coming to an end (thank God)!
Suns in 6.
Now all of a sudden Golden State is a ing basketball power house. Give me a ing break.
Nope. to be perfectly honest I don't expect the Warriors to make it out of the second round, although it's certainly possible. That's why I'm routing for the Suns. It would be a crying shame to have to sit through another Spurs/[insert other boring team here]final. That 's almost as dry as baseball. Now give Nash the basketball and my jaw will be in the floor at least a dozen times a game.
Go Suns!
So basically you cream your pants over style, not substance? If winning championships and consistently staying one the NBA's elite is boring to you, than I suggest you play some more xbox or something of that nature. When was the last time "exciting" basketball ever made it to the finals?
he's a warriors fan, he doesn't know anything about winningSo basically you cream your pants over style, not substance? If winning championships and consistently staying one the NBA's elite is boring to you, than I suggest you play some more xbox or something of that nature. When was the last time "exciting" basketball ever made it to the finals?
touche.........
moving on, watching GS beat dallas was fun not because GS plays brilliant basketball, which it does not but for the mere fact of knocking out the #1 seeded assholes.
Baron Davis is no spring chicken and you have inherited a battle hardened "old" guy in Stephen Jackson who got his experience with the Spurs.
What a stupid thing to say........ the post above says it all.
"style, not substance"
Both, preferably. It's not like they're mutually exclusive. All I know is that I haven't met any b-ball fan who is hoping for the Spurs to advance except old-timers from San Antonio and perhaps Charles Barkley. A few Kobe nut huggers 'cause they hate Nash. So there's no need to single me out. Y'all are just too whiney and too boring. People are sick of Floppy's antics and Duncan's ing. We need some new blood and the Suns are just the team to put you in your place.
Nash is at the top of his game and all the pieces are there. He'll dissect your defense like a surgeon a corpse.
Go Suns!
You're an idiot so I won't waste much time with you. I could care less about what people want to see. Using your own personal experiences regarding your friends opinions doesn't translate to facts. Like I stated above, fact is the Spurs win championships with this style of play, and they remain one of the NBA's elite with a legit chance to win the le every year. No one is singling you out, you made a post and I replied. And I don't think you want to go there with the whining. Remind me how many technicals, ejections and fines did the Warriors receive during the first round?"style, not substance"
Both, preferably. It's not like they're mutually exclusive. All I know is that I haven't met any b-ball fan who is hoping for the Spurs to advance except old-timers from San Antonio and perhaps Charles Barkley. A few Kobe nut huggers 'cause they hate Nash. So there's no need to single me out. Y'all are just too whiney and too boring. People are sick of Floppy's antics and Duncan's ing. We need some new blood and the Suns are just the team to put you in your place.
Nash is at the top of his game and all the pieces are there. He'll dissect your defense like a surgeon a corpse.
Go Suns!
Anyways moving on, I'm happy that the Warriors upset the mavs. Not because of the atrocious basketball that was played. But because everyone loves an underdog.
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The Nuggets posed a greater challenge to the Spurs than the Suns will. Two premier players who can create offense for themselves off the dribble was much more concerning than an open court team built around a 39 year old point guard (but hey, the Spurs are the "old" ones). The NBA makes its $ off those who are easily fooled by high scoring and breaks. I see we have a few such visitors in this thread.
Calm down chum. Just telling it like it is.
Face it: The spurs are boring. I'd be a fan if I lived (God forbid) in S.A. too but I'd have to stock up on Amphetamines just to stay awake during the games. It's only natural that other fans wanna see you go down. You've been hanging around annoying fans for far too long and it's time you geezers were put to bed.Using your own personal experiences regarding your friends opinions doesn't translate to facts.
'Tis true, but like I said, all good things come to an end. I think this is the year your team begins it's inevitable decline into obscurity. Suns are shining bright.fact is the Spurs win championships with this style of play, and they remain one of the NBA's elite with a legit chance to win the le every year.
hehe fair enough. But the warriors make up for their unprofessional behavior with exhilerating play and heart. The Spurs, meanwhile, turn ing into an artform and slow down the game until it's barely watchable. The Suns are a far more fine-tuned machine than my Warriors and they have the greatest point guard since Stockton. We wouldn't stand a chance against you but the Suns have a good shot.I don't think you want to go there with the whining. Remind me how many technicals, ejections and fines did the Warriors receive during the first round?
Finally something we can agree upon!Anyways moving on, I'm happy that the Warriors upset the mavs.
Go Suns!
Well if that's the case, then the poster Durruti just bought Stern a new BMW.
ur funny.
ur funny.
Only on Sundays.
Once again, people are overrating Amare. Yes, I am aware he averaged 37 points a game 2 years ago, yes, I am aware that he is a freak athletically, and yes, I am also aware that he has improved him jumpshot and defense, BUT
1) He still cannot create his own shot. He may drive to the basket and dunk the ball once in a while, but he needs a point guard like Nash to set him up. He can't pass, he has no court vision, and the only thing he can do is catch the ball and make a basket. While his efficiency in doing this task make him more valuable than 90% of the players in this league, it still doesn't change the fact that if you stop Nash, you stop him.
2) His defense has improved, but that doesn't mean much. It's just gone from terrible to bad.
3) He has a low basketball IQ.
4) Shawn Kemp was as athletic as him, much better defensively, and can create his own shot (except against Mutombo), but you never saw Kemp hyped to this level.
The key to this series has been, and will always be Nash. If the Spurs can cut his passing (let him score all he wants), then the Spurs win.
The approach the Spurs take should be matching up with the Suns in offense shot for shot, keep the game close, then in the last quarter, put the clamps down, and suffocate their offense in spurts. Do this every game, because it's easy to score on the Suns, it's not so easy to stop them from scoring, so you only stop them for short stretches, when it is most important.
Only the Spurs can make Amare look like a top 3 player and the Suns foolish.
All I can make from your retort isCalm down chum. Just telling it like it is.
Face it: The spurs are boring. I'd be a fan if I lived (God forbid) in S.A. too but I'd have to stock up on Amphetamines just to stay awake during the games. It's only natural that other fans wanna see you go down. You've been hanging around annoying fans for far too long and it's time you geezers were put to bed.
'Tis true, but like I said, all good things come to an end. I think this is the year your team begins it's inevitable decline into obscurity. Suns are shining bright.
hehe fair enough. But the warriors make up for their unprofessional behavior with exhilerating play and heart. The Spurs, meanwhile, turn ing into an artform and slow down the game until it's barely watchable. The Suns are a far more fine-tuned machine than my Warriors and they have the greatest point guard since Stockton. We wouldn't stand a chance against you but the Suns have a good shot.
Finally something we can agree upon!
Go Suns!
blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah you guys are geezers blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah I get all warm and fuzzy inside when I see a dunk blah blah blah blah blah at least we agree on something.
Look you're not telling me anything different from your other posts. Just because you think the Spurs run is coming to an end doesn't mean it's going to happen. Besides, if you think the Spurs are "old geezers" than I'm really curious to know what you think of Steve Nash's age. And you didn't answer my question, when was the last time exciting basketball made it to the finals?
Except Nash is only 33... not 39.
So ... how many Spurs games have you watched this season?Calm down chum. Just telling it like it is.
Face it: The spurs are boring. I'd be a fan if I lived (God forbid) in S.A. too but I'd have to stock up on Amphetamines just to stay awake during the games. It's only natural that other fans wanna see you go down. You've been hanging around annoying fans for far too long and it's time you geezers were put to bed.
If it was only a small number, how did you know they were boring?
If you were watching many of them, why would you watch them if it was so boring?
I tend to agree. Nash is the man. You stop him you stop the Suns. Problem is, I think Nash has gotten significantly better in the interim between the last matchup. This is one thing I think both Spurs and Suns fans are overlooking. Nash is a "constant" while the other players are +/-. Totally disagree. It's obvious I'm a fan (when you a Warriors fan you have to find others to root for in the playoffs). I've been watching him for years and his game has gone through the roof of late. I don't see ANYONE in the league being able to contain him for any length of time. And now that he has the right pieces to his team I think the Suns have a legitimate shot.
I don't see many Suns fans underestimating the Spurs -- your team is given the respect you deserve (at least in terms of being able to win the series) -- but you guys are waaaayyy too y when it comes to the alleged impotence of the Suns. I really think you're in for a rude awakening.
You have a point, sorta. I've watched enough games to know that I find them very boring, but obviously I haven't watched anywhere near the number you have. Like I said, I'm sure I would appreciate your style far more if I lived in SA. It's just that when you're on the outside looking in you get a little sick of the same old . I'd like to see something different this year and I'm pretty sure I'm not alone.
Nash is a freak of nature. Nuf said. Seriously though, I was only taunting with the geezer stuff. Just a little friendly ribbingif you think the Spurs are "old geezers" than I'm really curious to know what you think of Steve Nash's age.
You might as well have said that I made your wife "only" pregnant.
Depends on your definition, I guess. If you listened to Magic's interview during the Suns/Lakers game where Nash grabbed 23 assists (would have been 30 or more if the Suns were shooting their usual percentage), he said he was glad to see a team returning basketball to its roots. Honestly, I consider the Shaq/Duncan era to be a regression; basketball can be much more exciting and joyful.
So you have elected to attack something you confess to be ignorant on? That certainly is one outlook on life.
BTW, I watch Suns games, I watch Warriors games, and I fail to understand how having layup line after layup line is not "the same old ". Is there a way where the two teams have changed the way they score on layups and wide open threes that I have missed?
I mean, how can you not see something different from Spurs basketball? It's not like they play Spurs only games, or have your local area elected not to play loser franchises that hasn't won a championship in the last 30 years?
Nash has changed the rims back to peach baskets now?
And would you care to define "joyful"? I find my favourite team winning three championships to be very "joyful".
Perhaps if you understand the game, and see that flawless execution on offense and defense can drastically increase a team's chances of winning, you would find that game to be more "joyful" to watch.
Not ignorant on. I've watched plenty of Spurs games but obviously not as many as your average Spurs fan. I don't pretend to be as knowledgeable about your team as you are. Is that supposed to come as a surprise? The point is I've watched enough to know I just don't find your style of basketball very entertaining. I've also watched enough (this year) to know that the Suns have a legitimate shot of taking you out. What I find surprising is that most Spurs fans on this board are giving the Suns absolutely no shot whatsoever. That's just plain old hubris.
Are you kidding me? The Warriors play like crazy street ballers with their lives on the line. And are you telling me our fan base is not something special? I'll be the first to admit that I do not think our style of play or current roster is conducive to beating a top shelf team like the Spurs, but that's something we can work on in the future. Who knows, maybe we'll pull a rabbit out of our hat, but I'm not betting it. The Suns, however, are in a completely different league.BTW, I watch Suns games, I watch Warriors games, and I fail to understand how having layup line after layup line is not "the same old ".
They have arguably the most talented and intelligent player in the game. They have the fastest player in the game. They have an absolute beast in STAT. They have solid defenders in Bell and Marion. They have new additions to their team that can make this series more than compe ive.
The key, again, is Nash. The only other player I would put in the same category would be your own Tim Duncan. But you can't tell me that Suns basketball is the "same old" when Nash is performing no look bounce bases behind his back with English on the ball off a defenders foot into the hands of Amare immediately beneath the basket. I question the basketball IQ of anyone who would speak dismissively of Nash and The Suns in general. This is a great team and you guys should show a little respect.
I do. You guys are the best there is in (what has become) the dominant style. Which I find boring. Hence the desire to have you booted for the playoffs. Nothing personal I assure you (excepting Manu, whose flops put other players at risk of injury).I mean, how can you not see something different from Spurs basketball?
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