This quote by Spurs1990 made me realize something important.
Even if Spurs fall short this year, I can honestly say that I got a of a lot more out of this year than I dreamed possible. I am enjoying this ride every step of the way.
After last year's playoffs, I felt depressed and cheated, because I had high hopes up until the last 3 weeks of the season and I realized that the Spurs were not as good as I thought and their record indicated. I was sure at that point that the run was over, not just for the season, but the era of Duncan winning in the playoffs was over as well.
The last 3 months, my spirts have risen higher than they have in five years, because we Spurs fans have witnessed a renaissance. I would bet my last dollar that among us fans, there was not one of us that ever dreamed that our team would not only have best record in the NBA at this point of the season(58-16) but also have almost every NBA scribe singing our praises like they have never done so, even in our championship seasons.
I am eating this up, I am celebrating every victory like it's our last, I am reading every article about the Spurs, watching every live tv segment and video about our Spurs and I won't stop until their season is over.
I do not know how this transformation has occured so quickly, but it must be that Pop's philosophy has hit home to each player. This is about staying in the moment, not thinking about how great they are playing and not looking two steps ahead to the next quarter, the next game or the next round before they finish the one at hand. They are like a well oiled machine, so unselfish, so skilled, they are like cold blooded killers, killers of the other team's spirit and confidence.
Their at ude reminds me of a quote that fits Pop's philosophy:
" A noble soul is not one that can manage the highest flights, but the one that rises very little, and falls very little, but always dwells in a free, resplendent atmosphere and al ude."
If Spurs lose to Thunder,(I do not think they will) I will be sad for sure, but I experienced more enjoyment this year than I ever imagined, so I'll be good with it, I will better for the experience.
Thankyou Spurs
I love this! Renaissance is a great word for it! It feels exactly like 5 years ago, where I would record every single game, read every article, post like crazy on the forums...just couldn't get enough.
It's amazing to be a Spursfan right now...just feels plain awesome.
Sounds like someone hedged their bet.
Seriously, though, good post.
I did, and I feel dirty.
But if it is any consoltion, I bet another guy last night $50 on series and it pays double if there is a sweep.
To quote Doc Halliday in Tombstone, "The last charge of Wyatt Earp and his immortals."
Appreciate what we have here, people, and take it all in.
Bravo!
I really think injuries have been the biggest issue for the team, particularly for the Balding Argentinian; otherwise the Spurs would have gotten their fifth championship by now.
yeah I feel the same way. I try not to set the bar at a championship or bust because then you miss the ride. Every game is unbelievable in this year playoffs. I've never seen us play this well. The breaks over now though it's time to see what we're really made of.
You knew the spurs were done after the finals ended? you're real prophetic.
I strongly agree, it has been a great couple of months to be a Spurs fan.
That was how I felt in 2000, when TD had his meniscus tear in the Sacto game at end of the season. I knew right then that the Spurs would not be able to defend their le.
The Spurs are very fortunate to have their injury problems early in season this year, rather than late. If they can stay healthy for 8 more wins, they will have accomplished something that none of us Spurs fans even dreamed about this year.
TL;DR; win or lose atleast face jefferson is gone
I recall not hearing about the arm being broken well after the playoffs ended, but whatevs. and yes, it was BS. Sours would have at least made it past grizzlies
http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.c...m-in-playoffs/
you were right, news came out before finals were over but the spurs were already done for the year when you heard the news and realized they were done for the year.
Beautifully put. I agree. I did not expect them to be this good. But more importantly, I have truly enjoyed watching them, one game at a time. And I have reminded myself all year that as Spurs fans, we are So. Fugging. Spoiled. 15 straight years of going to the playoffs. 15 years of a winning road record. Unselfish stars. Unexpected contributors. Team ball. One day this era will end and we will be pining for a chance to get the 8th seed.
This time is wonderful. I almost wish they wouldn't sweep every damn series, because the wait between series is killing me.
I know Peter Holt is hating all this sweeping....
Peter: "Pop, could you please get me at least 3 home games in a freaking series"?
Pop: " Damn Peter, what can I do? Even I am surprised by this team winning so many in a row." "I think if we win the first 3 games this time, I will pull Timmy out of the game with another DNP OLD in game 4."
Great post. I'll be disappointed if they don't win the le just because a team playing this well deserves a le. But either way, this has been an incredible run so far, and a ton of fun.
Great post Jimcs50
Since 2008 we not been alive to late May. It feels great
If the Spurs play great defense like they did at Staples center I think they should be fine. We know the offense is elite they just need to be committed defensively.
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