Spurs 8/1 Odds for '09 Championship

[T Park]

Why not just wait to see who Ronnie Nunn has?

Hey ooooo

[angelbelow]

thats just how it works in the gambling world. saw the odds at vegas too.

[Ghazi]

How the did the Bulls get higher odds than the Mavs? dats turrible

[Tully365]

The Spurs may have dropped off a bit from previous years, but look at Dallas and Phoenix, their two major rivals of the last few years. Phoenix starts the off season at 20/1 and Dallas at 25/1.

[LakerLanny]

I would like to put a C note on the Blazers at 25 to 1.

That was the one that popped out at me also.

I also think the Spurs at 8-1 is a pretty good bet, they could quite easily win the West next year...it wouldn't surprise me at all.

[LLK0517]

I disagree. We were arguably a healthy Ginobili away from playing in the Finals. I agree that we need "some changes", but only minor ones to compete for the le in '09. Now we need some significant moves to keep up the trend for the next 4-5 years, but we are a few role players away from returning to the big stage. Who would you rank ahead of the Spurs for chances to win the le next year at the this exact point in time? I can see an argument for Boston and L.A., but I would place us right there with them.

I agree with you about minor changes, the minor changes have to consist of having a bench that can give you good minutes and can score.....I miss a guy like Malik Rose that used to come off the bench and give the team a spark....this team is missing that "spark" (if you assume that Manu is essentially a starter).... I guess I'm just pessimistic and think 25/1........if we can get a little younger and some bench, then i would probably believe that 8/1....