Tbh, I probably should have clarified that when I said "That didn't work out too well for the Spurs" I meant that Nash being injured didn't slow him down versus the Spurs. I didn't mean these Spurs were going to suc b to the same fate as the 2010 team and get swept by the Clippers
Yes, I know the 2010 Spurs were a lot worse team and that the 2010 Suns had a lot more weapons. I never meant to hint at anything different.
I'm just saying the last time the Spurs were in the second round, it turned out to be a mistake to simply bank on the injured superstar point guard remaining limited. In other words, Pop shouldn't come out with the game plan of daring Chris Paul to beat the Spurs. Back in 2010, Pop got caught with his hand in the cookie jar and outsmarted himself by daring a supposedly hobbled Steve Nash.
I want Pop to have the Spurs defend Chris Paul as they normally would. If he proves to be hobbled, then adjust according as the series progresses. But don't start Game 1 like CP3 is a gimp. 'Tis all I'm saying with that comparison.