Lowe: "the spurs have a holier than thou at ude" Arnovitz: "it was all time duncan"

[LCM]

It is crazy that Seattle is left without an NBA franchise but I just don't see the Spurs moving. They have been there too long and have made too much of an impact. Couple this with the fact they are in the fastest growing state the last few years an hour to hour and a half from the fastest growing city in Austin and that now SA is growing fast right now as well. Texas is set to be an economic hub right behind California for the next generation. As long as Global Warming or a Nuclear War doesn't destroy us.

You hit on something, and I'm glad you did! According to population numbers for 2018, Houston is the 4th largest city in US. San Antonio is 7th, bigger than Dallas. And when someone says well when you take in the Fort Worth, we can say we'll there is Austin. This is why I bring this up, THE MEDIA treat San Antonio as a small market! Why? They treat Houston like a medium market! Why? The media don't see the businesses they can exploit to get those business' advertising dollars in San Antonio, yet. If the media deem they can or can't make a living in a market they deem it big or small. The media have firmly planted their flags in LA, NYC, Chicago. For an industry that considers itself national, it's the most regional thing there is. The reason I mentioned Seattle is there are nationwide businesses the media would be open to competing for their advertising budgets, there are media who were pissed when the Sonics were moved to OKC, and if you think the Spurs history or influence in this community will sway the media from promoting how a five time champion wouldn't be a wonderful addition to Pacific Northwest you got another thing coming. The media, ESPN, FOX, CBS, etc won't loose a wink of sleep over small market San Antonio loosing it's team.

[ElNono]

yep, and the league isn't just gonna wash away 5 les and a history like that

Sonics can claim them as their own, tbh... see: Lakers

[therealtruth]

It seems like Hakeem had a similar situation as Kawhi where he had a hamstring injury that kept him out and a bad relationship with management but the Rockets mended fences and were able to win 2 championships with him. Also interesting comparison Hakeem and Kawhi and Jordan only players to be All Star, Finals MVP, and DPOY. Also Hakeem eventually did end up playing for Raptors.
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[AFMadison]

- From their recent podcast. They're hammering the Spurs organization and making subtle shots against Pop.

- Says their holier than thou attidue maybe and Pops desire to rather play for a playoff spot instead of rebuilding is the reason why they lost this trade.

- Points at this current trade that the Spurs are really about maximing talent. Yes you can put systems etc but the truth is its all about the player.


What non-patfo fluffers have been saying all along.


If Pop wasnt a factor, the spurs would have amazing picks right now and probably would have gotten rid of Gasoft.

You finally got your wish in the Spurs trading Kawhi. Although Derozan is a much better return than Beal and Ariza