I thought it was funny, was it bad?

[Obstructed_View]

You think that's acting? Even his wife has said it's not acting and is embarassed by it.

That is absolutely acting. Is Pop going to go beat up the officials? How is it that the assistant coaches always happen to be there to hold him back? How many times has Pop gotten away from them and physicaly confronted an official? I'm embarassed by it just because it's so overly theatrical.

[Melmart1]

I don't think it was a stupid shot. Nazr has so many problems with his coach this season, because he wasn't in the starting lineup early this season. Pop thought he didn't do the effort he supposed to do with his first ring of championship. And now, i think he is like Malik Rose, for Pop. Someone he didn't like to understand. I was very surprised to see Nazr stay in this team in July...Thanks Pop to terrify this player.

Nazr being in the starting lineup at the beginning of the season had nothing to do with a problem with Pop. It was because he missed half of training camp and apparently just recently figured out what defensive rotations are.

[ChumpDumper]

It would be whole a lot different story when it was the last game of season.

Regular season or postseason?

I would say it would be less of an issue were it the last game of a series, but Pop still wouldn't like it.

[Obstructed_View]

But wait, it doesn't matter, does it? Why would you just agree with me after whining all this time that there was nothing wrong with the shot?

You aren't very good about this, are you?

I didn't agree with you and I don't agree with Pop for ing at Nazr. That makes the two of you in agreement and me on the other side. Try to keep up.

[ChumpDumper]

Try to keep up.

Way ahead of you. Thanks for your support. I'm glad you cleared that up for yourself.

[Obstructed_View]

Way ahead of you. Thanks for your support. I'm glad you cleared that up for yourself.

So when your circular logic breaks down, do you just go into self-congratulatory mode, or are you just that impressed with yourself?

[toosmallshoes]

What the !!!??? This is the stupidest thread I've ever seen on here. He shot a random three at the end of the game. It went in. We won by 34 instead of 31. Man. I cannot believe the lengths some people will go to find something to complain about just to make sure they are always unhappy. I give that basket two emphatic thumbs up.

[ChumpDumper]

So when your circular logic breaks down, do you just go into self-congratulatory mode, or are you just that impressed with yourself?

Hey, you're the one who agreed with me.

[TDMVPDPOY]

that 3 shows, nazr has increased his range contract year!

[aaronstampler]

Chump, I agree with what you and TPark and Manny are saying. I completely understand your points. I'm the guy who tries to tell people there's more to being a Spurs fan than wins and losses. I got really pissed at Bruce for that kick against Allen.

But...

As far as the Nazr 3 giving the Kings material for game 2, I just don't buy it, for one reason.

You could just as easily say that all of Artest's elbows, (not to mention one by Garcia against Manu) and it being Tim's b-day will inspire the Spurs to really come out intense and chippy in game 2 as well. I'm sure Pop and RC will have sent the league a nice little video between now and then, and they'll have refs on the lookout for anything for the next game.

[mikejones99]

Nazr and Rasho were hot. YOu should always throw up a shot at the end of the shot clock.

[polandprzem]

Regular season or postseason?

I would say it would be less of an issue were it the last game of a series, but Pop still wouldn't like it.

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I agree with Pop on that one. Cause he knows it's not gonna be as easy as last year and spusr had 7 game series vs the Champs.
So now it's about mental toughness and killer instinct. Play 48 on the same way. No time to relax. Compite all the time

[SouthernFried]

Pop was wrong to chew Nazr out for this. If it was a close game, then Pop should have chewed him out for taking a stupid shot when we have better 3 point shooters...but, this was just a prayer. Like someone just throwing up a shot from half court at the end of the game... why the not?

"But..but...You don't want to show up an opponent!!"

Give me a ing break. This whole damn game was showing up an opponent.

I will say this. Pop chewing Nazr out does have one good side effect...the idiots now think the Spurs and Pop have "class" for getting on one of our own players for making them look bad. They get embarrassed...and leave feeling all warm 'n fuzzy cus we chewed out Nazr.

[angel_luv]

! I understand now why Nazr should not have taken that shot- even though it was a really fun moment.

That said, while reading this thread the following quote and thought came to mind. I know it is a wicked, wicked interpretation, but still the idea cracked me up. I'll repent at church this morning.





"Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate,
but that we are powerful beyond measure.

It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us.
We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant,
gorgeous, handsome, talented and fabulous?

Actually, who are you not to be?
You are a child of God.

Your playing small does not serve the world.
There is nothing enlightened about shrinking
so that other people won't feel insecure around you.

We were born to make manifest the glory of God within us.
It is not just in some; it is in everyone.

And, as we let our own light shine, we consciously give
other people permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our fear,
our presence automatically liberates others. "

In this case, liberate others to go on an early vacation.

[ploto]

I'm just amazed that three points among the 122 points the Spurs scored is causing so much controversy. Nazr clearly didn't think it was going to go in, yeah he shot it early in the shot clock but someone had to shoot it eventually.

I'm amazed that people who claim to be Spurs fans have no clue how mad something like this would make Pop. As Kori said, Pop's opinion is the one that matters and he was not happy. I laughed when Nazr did it, but it was only because I was in shock that he was really clueless enough to do it! I was like- "I can't believe he just did that!" I knew what was coming. It was obviously important enough to Pop that he was on the court chewing Nazr out before the game even ended. Writers who cover the NBA and reporters as well knew because they asked questions and wrote stories. Nazr has been in the league for 8 seasons. He simply should have known better. His comments after the game seem to point to the idea that even after what happened, he still did not get it, and that is what concerns me.

[angel_luv]

From my perspective as a fan, the shot situation reminded me of one of those times a parent catches a kid doing something naughty but ends up laughing about it that one time cause the kid looks so cute.

But now that I see Pop's perspective and understand his greater wisdom, I understand why he was right to be mad.

It won't happen again- which is why I am glad I was there to see it.

[A-Train]

Maybe next game the Spurs can avoid beating them by such a large margin. After all, we wouldn't want to see the Kings find any motivation to win in this series. Maybe the Spurs can give them a game to make their desire to win feel sated.

Anyways, if Pop was pissed because he didn't want any shots with more than 5 seconds left on the shotclock at the end, fine. But this crap about winning nice or whatever is absurd. This is the playoffs. This is a professional league. If the other team doesn't perform well, that's their problem, not yours.

It also doesn't translate to the River parade/Game 6 matter. At least then, that's tied to counting a series win before it happens. The Spurs competed until the end. Sacto did not. I'd rather see a Spurs team play hard until the end of the game instead of trying to follow some Marques of Queensbury rules for basketball.

[boutons_]

Pop had already been merciful and had the JVs in long before the game was over. And Rick responded in kind.

I'm sure Rick and his losers understood that Nazr's 3G screwup was only speaking for Nazr himself, not for Pop and all the Spurs.

[ObiwanGinobili]

What if it was Rasho?

[frozen day in forum]

[callo1]

SHooting a 3 up 31 is bush league.

Pop has every right to be pissed about it.

No, bush league is talking , and then bringing that kind of defense to a playoff game. The Kings should be ashamed.

I have zero issues with that shot by Nazr. He was wide open, Naz couldn't run out the shot clock without a violation, so he took a heat check.

So the Spurs win by 34 instead of 33 or 31...big freaking deal.

The biggest reason some people have issue with this is because Nazr isn't a 3 point shooter, so it draws more attention to the shot.

It wasn't like the Naz called a timeout and they ran a play for him, or he shot the ball as time was running out. There were 11 seconds on the shot clock, and there were 25 seconds left in the game.

After he shot it, he turned around and walked away. He never taunted any Kings players in the least.

I can see why Nazr's teamates and coaches may have wished he would have not taken it, but again, blame the Kings lack of defense all day, not Nazr.

In the end, it really is POETIC JUSTICE in my opinion for all the talking and disrespect by Artest. Maybe now he will learn a lesson from this (I doubt it).

This is the NBA playoffs. If the Kings have their little egos hurt ummm...oh well...sorry...maybe we can send them some tissue and a copy of Terms of Endearment to watch so satisfy their sensitivity needs. Maybe send them a "How to play NBA level defensive basketball" video too.

"Mess with the bull and get the horn"

"You have been weighed, you have been measured, and you have been found wanting."

[angel_luv]

This is my thinking. You should never talk smack before a game. You need to let your game speak for itself.

Also you should also never rest on your laurels after a win. Like Coach said, we just did what we were supposed to yesterday and got the win. Now we are up one but we still need three more.

That said, if we are in rhythm and shots are falling, I am entirely for beating up on a team as much as we can in the 48 minute game period.
If they don't want their tails kicked, best play some defense.

I am really ruthless- especially when it comes to the play offs. This is war. I say go for the kill.

[erica_who?]

This is silly. I thought it was funny too. I doubt the Kings will be giving Nazr's accidental 3 much thought after a 34 point loss.

[Slo spurs fan]

I know it doesn't matter but there was 11 sec left on that possession.

[CubanMustGo]

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[Slo spurs fan]

WGAF forum (two days late)

Thank you mister forum policeman. I just watch game again and it was just a random thought.