22 playoffs in a row

[WallyTiger]

Tank you spurstalk, without us, Tim Duncan can't get a ring, the spurs cant make into playoffs, we all know that, we're the best, we save the world ,save the cheerleader, Koby, Kawaii, lebron, yeah!!!

[$pursDynasty]

Agree with the sentiment, but LeBron is not the second best player of all time. Top ten probably.

Bill who is #1 on your list? I know most people go Jordan, some LeBron. I have always been a Kareem guy and find it insulting people magically elevate LeBron past him, like he isn't worth mentioning.

[Dex]

Bill who is #1 on your list? I know most people go Jordan, some LeBron. I have always been a Kareem guy and find it insulting people magically elevate LeBron past him, like he isn't worth mentioning.

Kareem seems to get lost in the mix with all the great centers, along with Wilt, Shaq, Hakeem, Russell, and Duncan.

Jordan and LeBron definitely get more attention because they are SFs and have a flashier playing style, but there's cases to be made for any of these guys.

[BillMc]

Bill who is #1 on your list? I know most people go Jordan, some LeBron. I have always been a Kareem guy and find it insulting people magically elevate LeBron past him, like he isn't worth mentioning.

Mine would really be close between Jordan and Kareem. They are definitely 1-2 in my boat in some order. And Russell should always be in the conversation. I think Russell and Duncan are similar in a lot of ways actually. All about winning, respected by their generation, but will kind of be forgotten by later generations who know only highlights or gaudy stats. Like, how Kobe somehow is floating into GOAT conversations when I'd put at least 2 of his contemporaries (TD and Shaq) ahead of him.

Kareem seems to get lost in the mix with all the great centers, along with Wilt, Shaq, Hakeem, Russell, and Duncan.

Jordan and LeBron definitely get more attention because they are SFs and have a flashier playing style, but there's cases to be made for any of these guys.

Absolutely agree. Your "after career" marketing is huge. Moses was awesome for example, but for whatever reason, people don't remember him even though he's a Top 5 center.

[BatManu20]

• Ties all time NBA record (‘50-‘71 Nationals/76ers)
• 1 more breaks NBA record and spans 4 decades of playoffs (90s, 00’s, 10’s, 20’s)
• 3 more ties major sports streak record of 25 (Detroit Red Wings)

All-time record is the Bruins at 29, not the Red Wings at 25.

[Dex]

All-time record is the Bruins at 29, not the Red Wings at 25.

Only 9 more years to go!

[alamo50]

Yeah, except we're not in the playoffs yet, so perhaps you should SHUT THE UP.

What ex said.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

What ex said.

For sure. Nothing is assured.

[superbigtime]

don't go counting chickens

[Spur|n|Austin]

I thought it was more like 99.6%.

It's that .4 that always gets you . . .

ouch man, ouch.

[SASdynasty!]

All-time record is the Bruins at 29, not the Red Wings at 25.

Oh dang! Fixed the OP.

[rascal]

But some losers would prefere tanking and go for pick #12

You are going to wish you had the 12th pick instead of the 21st pick and have been long gone from the playoffs.

[spurs1990]

I know most Tankers are tongue in cheek or playing devil's advocate, but look at the 2017 draft.
https://www.basketball-reference.com.../NBA_2017.html

Who would you pick hands down over Derrick White knowing everything you know now?

My list would be:
Tatum #3
D Mitc #13
Anunoby #23
Kuzma #27

So four players, and the Spurs FO found White at #29.

So it's an indication of 1) complete crapshoot nature of the draft with these 1&done'rs, and 2) the high ap ude of the Spurs' player development.

If Murray returns to form you'll be looking at a potential long term backcourt both picked at #29.

The only counter argument is the Spurs could turn a 12th pick into a franchise guy. But those odds are pretty long, despite what they did with Leonard.

[monty4329]

You are going to wish you had the 12th pick instead of the 21st pick and have been long gone from the playoffs.

Not really...

Draft 2016: #19 Malik Beasley, #20 LeVert, #27 Siakam, #36 Brogdon
Draft 2017: #19 John Collins, #22 Jarrett Allen, #27 Kuzma, #30 Josh hart, #51 Monte Morris
Draft 2018: #19 Huerter, #26 Shamet, # 33 Brunson, #40 Kuruks

Same drafts, # 12: T.Prince, Luke Kennard, Miles Bridges.
Spurs: Murray, White, Walker

I take playoffs and #21

[GusT15]

We have the biggest,longest one of all NBA teams.Never forget.