The Spurs Will Be Back Next Season

[ThePop]

Is there a bigger got on this board than you? Seriously, do you take five s in the ass at the same time while posting?

There probably is, can't say for sure.

[InRareForm]

A trade will come. I sense something needs to be shaken.

[TheProfessor]

I agree that Manu still have value, but I wonder if he can ease into a different type of role that allows Joseph to develop as a back-up point and gives Kawhi the additional touches he needs.

[Dingle Barry]

Don't see it unless we can get a dynamic big somehow tbh. of a ride.

[ElNono]

Agreed.

Clearly, when your three best (or, three of your best four) players are at the stage theirs are at, it's always doubtful, but unless the Thunder take a clear step forward (as opposed to just incremental improvement from some of their young guys), at the very least, they should start next season as at least co-favorites in the West.

Two big decisions loom, however . . .

1) Splitter. I've seen all I need to see the past two playoffs to know that this is not a guy you can "go to war with". I don't care how good a fit he is, zero chance I'd tie up a bare minimum of 4/$32M in him.

2) Backup PG. The days of having Ginobili essentially play this role are over (or at least, they should be) and Joseph is far too limited a player to assume the role.

Unfortunately, I have zero confidence in them addressing these two needs. In fact, I don't think they'll make a significant move period and instead will just hope Leonard and to a lesser extent, Joseph, take a big step forward.

Agree 100%.

[TampaDude]

50 wins? Yup!

Playoffs? Yup!

Championship? TBD

[Marcus Bryant]

Hear, hear. 2 minutes or 28 seconds away, whatever.

[Horse]

It won't matter if Pop and Manu keep playing for the other team there is so ed up going on. That said Leonard is ready he is one of a player. I think I'm gonna break my tv if I watch Pop in the press conference.

[phxspurfan]

Greg Oden

[lefty]

No, they wont

[BackHome]

We got lucky with the teams we played had hurt players so early was way easier then it has ever been for us. The odds of that happening again next year are slim to none.

[spurtech09]

Idk if the spurs will make the finals next yr.....definilty play offs but its gonna be hard to make it to the finals...theres a lot of talented young teams like warriors and thunder.....don't forget westbrook got hurt...so you never know thunder might end up in the finals....as for the heat...I don't think the heat will win a championship next yr....should let might not make it to the finals if pacers add the right pieces to there squad...like shooters and a decent back up pg ...I think this will be heats last championship.....In my opinion the spurs out played heat in this series but still lost...should coulda...

[silverblackfan]

this team went further in the playoffs than a James Harden OKC. If Manu can become the 4th option behind Leonard, then the team stays at a pretty high level. It is still a good time to be a Spurs fan.

[Borosai]

The Spurs will always be back winning games and in the playoffs. A championship run is another story.

[Harry Callahan]

This Series was lost two days ago. It's sad. Miami left the door wide open and the Spurs couldn't walk through it. I will not watch any ABC or ESPN crap for a couple of days as they fawn over Lebron. We all know they were let off the hook ten different ways on Tuesday. Yes, they got very, very lucky. That's what pisses me off about the whole thing. They basically spit the bit and got their sentence commuted by way of 2 or 3 missed free throws and lack of defensive rebounding at the end of a game.

I don't know how we can really expect this team to get back to the finals anytime soon given the age of several core players. The stars aligned this year in so many ways - it was absolutely amazing that this roster got to the finals and should have won it. The brass ring was there and it slipped through their fingers. It's a shame..... this one hurts.

I'd like to be optimistic, but getting to this point is an unbelievable grind and so very hard. This roster really could not get to the finish line intact.

The Spurs were good enough to win it all.......they just couldn't quite get it done at the end.

BTW did the low rent Heat fans stick around til the end this time? A bunch of losers from the worst sports town in America.

[Capt Bringdown]

Not sure about this. It took two key injuries in the west for the Spurs to make the finals. Not gonna line up like that next season.

Exactly. 2013 was a once-in-a-lifetime chance. Spurs couldn't have asked for a better scenario up until precisely .28 seconds left in game 6.
There is no next year. I don't trust Pop anymore, anyway. Do you?
LOL, can't believe some people talking about Manu coming back.

[HarlemHeat37]

The current Western Conference is the weakest it has been in my lifetime, tbh..

There aren't any dominant teams in the West, tbh..I've been saying this all year when most posters here doubted the Spurs and overhyped other teams..

The Harden trade changed the landscape of the West..it's wide open..

The Spurs need to make some moves, though..they desperately need a bench, tbh..

[dbreiden83080]

We got lucky with the teams we played had hurt players so early was way easier then it has ever been for us. The odds of that happening again next year are slim to none.

Lakers sucked even when healthy..
We beat GS
We would have beat OKC this year no doubt about it.. We should have won this chip...

[pooh]

I'm sorry the door officially "shut" tonight. It was a nice run.

[spurtech09]

if kobe wants another ring than come hop on the spurs train.....2014 nba champs

[dbreiden83080]

The current Western Conference is the weakest it has been in my lifetime, tbh..

There aren't any dominant teams in the West, tbh..I've been saying this all year when most posters here doubted the Spurs and overhyped other teams..

The Harden trade changed the landscape of the West..it's wide open..

The Spurs need to make some moves, though..they desperately need a bench, tbh..

I am actually optimistic about next year.. Duncan will not quit he is so focused and in such great shape at this stage I think he plays great next year again..

If Leonard can up his game and Manu retires or is minimized.. Who knows??

[Darius Bieber]

Exactly. 2013 was a once-in-a-lifetime chance. Spurs couldn't have asked for a better scenario up until precisely .28 seconds left in game 6.
There is no next year. I don't trust Pop anymore, anyway. Do you?

I honestly do. I still trust our Big Three. I still trust the system. I still trust most of the role players. The Spurs were one rebound away in Game 6, and one chip shot away in Game 7 to win at all. It's just a shame that it won't be enough next season. OKC will get healthy and better.

[mikec]

1) Splitter. I've seen all I need to see the past two playoffs to know that this is not a guy you can "go to war with". I don't care how good a fit he is, zero chance I'd tie up a bare minimum of 4/$32M in him.

Agreed. There are plenty of guys on this team I'd want in my foxhole when the going gets tough, Splitter is not one of them. I still think we should resign him but nothing more than 8-9M/year. I'd love to see what Baynes can give us next year.

[DPG21920]

This is a team you thought would lose to MEM who was only there bc OKC was injured

[rayray2k8]

I truly believe that the spurs can come back to the finals and ironically go against the heat.. I don't know why, call me a homer, but i know in my heart that the drive for 5 is not over.... It'll happen spurs fans.. I know its asking much, but.... Have faith.