If the Spurs could acquire Garnett..

[ALVAREZ6]

The need for a big man is vastly overblown if you go back and see who SAS had during their runs:

2007
Duncan, Oberto, Horry, Elson

2005
Duncan, Nazr, Horry, Rasho

2003
Duncan, DRob, MRose

So Duncan is still there, and Splittler, Diaw, and Bonner can easily contribute in the manner those other big men did. The kicker is that this current team is talented in the backcourt in a way like never before. So I say stay put, hope every player is healthy, and if the shots go down at the same rate as the regular season, a Finals run is more than probable.

During those runs, Manu and Tim were younger, more athletic, more dominant, in their primes. And Tony Parker was basically in his early prime. And the Spurs have normally had depth and important role players. Duncan as the sole dominant big man sufficed, he was the best PF in the game, and 2 top guards in the game, for much of that time probably the best backcourt in basketball. Very different situation.

And I'd also say there are more legit contenders in recent years, making it more difficult.

[BanditHiro]

The reason the Lakers won in '10 was because Gasol outplayed Garnett. You have to give Phil Jackson credit. He had Gasol playing as the best bigman in basketball for a 2-3 year period.

can't believe they gave the MVP to Kobe.