Why do so many people hate the Spurs?

[Legacy]

Duncan is unassuming.
No controversy.
Small market.
Too consistent, no highs or lows.
Best players aren't from America.

cause the spurs have consistently beat their fav team for over a decade now

yes

they don't have over hyped drama queens

they don't have players who politicize the 'decision'

thet don't have players who make it about themselves

I think it's more envy than hate

I think the people that dislike us are the casual fans that jump on the bandwagon when some godawful team like the Lakers, Celtics, Bulls, or 76ers are doing well. Otherwise they just don't care who is winning it.

Also the fans of above team are the type to bag on the Spurs out of jealousy.

So basically we are hated by both the casual and die hard fans of other teams, but for different reasons.

It's obviously the success. This happens to every successful team. Success breeds envy, which in turn breeds negative feelings.

I honestly think it has nothing to do with their style of play. The Spurs are the #2 scoring team in the NBA. It's also not because of Duncan's personality. Duncan has lots of fans, even among non-Spurs fans. People clearly recognize that he's one of the greatest players of all time.

Agreed with all of the above. Perfect.

[Legacy]

Annoying fan base tbqh.

It's all good. You are still very much welcome to post on our forum as often as you like. We don't mind one bit.

[shorttotry]

To pose an honest question, how can anyone argue that the Spurs aren't hated, when, what, six games have been nationally televised all season long? While maintaining one of the best records the entire time? That's straight up disrespect, and the national media deserves to be on for it, so keep it up boys!

FTW, Go Spurs Go!

[Splits]

Agreed with all of the above. Perfect.

Lookout. Someone figured out how to use m-quote

[LegendaryFan44]

Greg Anthony did a Spurs game recently..lately he does not hate the Spurs as much as he used to..but he ADMITS to still losing sleep and not getting over Sean E's miracle 3..

[LegendaryFan44]

And how can they call they Spurs boring still?? They have been involved in some of the most EXCITING games in the last 15 years..no need to mention which ones..

[smaka]

Because they don't offer circus shows, but play real basketball. That's why.

Tbh that's one of the reasons why I love them!

[z0sa]

Greg Anthony did a Spurs game recently..lately he does not hate the Spurs as much as he used to..but he ADMITS to still losing sleep and not getting over Sean E's miracle 3..

What's funny is he thought that shot was game-TYING. Poor dude just totally blocked that series out following the MDM tbh.

[dbreiden83080]

Not hatred just dis-interest because they are small market. ESPN only kisses the asses of the big market stars..

[dbreiden83080]

aka no thugs causing problems inside or outside the locker room thus no drama.

Duncan never been accused of Rape
Never threw team-mates under a bus
Never said "We talking about practice"
Never tried to get his coach fired

ESPN hates guys that are classy..

[quanzinelli]

First off ,I have long held the position that most TV analysts hate to talk about the game of basketball with the exception of Kenny the Jet Smith who will actually break down some plays. The Spurs force the ESPN talking heads (Steven A Smith) to explain how a team like the Spurs can consistently win, hence they have to talk about the game, not the stars, not the drama but the actual GAME of basketball. in other words they have to do their homework which they hate to do.... secondly there is a self fulfilling prophesy that the Spurs will be bad for ratings, hence there is little hype for our team and that lack of hype helps produce poor ratings. So ESPN/ABC hates us and we hate them.

[Legacy]

Just curious, what do you guys think of OKC? Are they not a small-market team themselves or no? I always thought they were. *shrug* I mean, they're basically out in the middle of freakin' nowhere? What is all the hype surrounding these guys? Is it just because they are a young "veteran" team with no "creaky legs" unlike we do, and have future Championship potential? While The Spurs are just a bunch of "old and boring" has-beens? I've never understood the hype with OKC, if a lot of it has to do with the small market factor? What's the deal with that bandwagon? I don't really get the hype with them. Opinions? Comments? Damn NBA, I swear.

[Budkin]

"Boring"

[Trill Clinton]

[GrandeDavid]

Duncan is unassuming.
No controversy.
Small market.
Too consistent, no highs or lows.
Best players aren't from America.

Great reply and great video you have posted! Man, watching that video makes me wanna shout "bring on the physicality, Utah and OKC!" Seriously, Kawhi shows how you deal with physical play...you drive hard and slam one down a big man's grill.

[GrandeDavid]

I love the San Antonio Spurs. I see no reason to lessen the love...unless they traded for Metta World Peace, perhaps!