Players getting tired of the "Spurs Way"...

[Hoops Czar]

Aldridge enjoying the most success in his career yet disgruntled about his stats...

Simmons being given a chance and cites politics and minutes as to reasons he left...

Horry saying established players have to dumb down game...

Dedmon leaving after one year, after getting in the doghouse...

Murray getting benched in the Summer League...

Are we finding the right guys? People coming in with the wrong mindsets?

When you have players like Forbes and White grateful to be here it reminds you of what it's like to find the gems that not only can play but have the right mindsets. I mean White cried talking to Pop. Brandon Paul seems thankful for his shot.

Some players using PATFO more then they are trying to use them. Spurs rep used against them, leading to players saying the right things to fit in but not having the right at ude where it counts.

Sensing the end. I can see why they kept Patty. He personifies the Spurs way and is an example with Tony and Manu gone soon, you need someone like Patty to yoke the youth or risk losing the culture. Hopefully PATFO can surround KL2 with right players...

It's Kawhi's fault.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Meh...

Big markets are going to win in most cir stances in this league...period. Other than San Antonio there really isn't another small market NBA team that's carved out any sort of legacy of championship basketball. The Spurs did it through building loyalty from its superstars. I don't see much of today's top talent willing to stay loyal to anything but themselves. The Spurs had that from all of the Big 3...an absolute anomaly for a small market team, and I'd be shocked if we see that again anytime soon...although I hope I get shocked.

[SpursDynasty85]

Meh...

Big markets are going to win in most cir stances in this league...period. Other than San Antonio there really isn't another small market NBA team that's carved out any sort of legacy of championship basketball. The Spurs did it through building loyalty from its superstars. I don't see much of today's top talent willing to stay loyal to anything but themselves. The Spurs had that from all of the Big 3...an absolute anomaly for a small market team, and I'd be shocked if we see that again anytime soon...although I hope I get shocked.

True but you have to imagine the Spurs do have a good reputation among players. Nobody really has bad things to say about them except for a few players like Stephen Jackson and Kawhi but when Pop leaves it will be a tough transition. I think we might have a good young core to build around though.

White, Murray, Walker, and Poeltl is a darn good young core for now. We have 2 first rounders next year and 2-3 prime years of Gay, DeRozan, LMA, Bertans, Mills combo. We gonna be just fine. Crossing fingers that the young guns become all stars or close to all stars.

League is becoming more like European soccer with the G league being an important factor.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

True but you have to imagine the Spurs do have a good reputation among players. Nobody really has bad things to say about them except for a few players like Stephen Jackson and Kawhi but when Pop leaves it will be a tough transition. I think we might have a good young core to build around though.

White, Murray, Walker, and Poeltl is a darn good young core for now. We have 2 first rounders next year and 2-3 prime years of Gay, DeRozan, LMA, Bertans, Mills combo. We gonna be just fine. Crossing fingers that the young guns become all stars or close to all stars.

League is becoming more like European soccer with the G league being an important factor.

I totally agree. High hopes for our young guns. I like Walker’s personality a lot. If he can blossom I can see him really becoming a loyal Spurs’ star for years to come. Murray seems committed as well.

Good post.

[SpursforSix]

Meh...

Big markets are going to win in most cir stances in this league...period. Other than San Antonio there really isn't another small market NBA team that's carved out any sort of legacy of championship basketball. The Spurs did it through building loyalty from its superstars. I don't see much of today's top talent willing to stay loyal to anything but themselves. The Spurs had that from all of the Big 3...an absolute anomaly for a small market team, and I'd be shocked if we see that again anytime soon...although I hope I get shocked.

I sort of disagree with the premise. Lately several teams have been able to build very good teams fairly organically. GSW, Philly, Boston. OKC was close to having a superteam. And while some of those are big markets, that’s not why they have all become so good (or potentially good). Even though the small market will limit big FA signings, I believe it’s still possible for a good FO to put together a great team. As much grief as they get, the Spurs FO seems to be near the top. I mean, they were right there until ZaZa.