Most Important factor to spurs going all the way..

[spursfaninla]

Of course health is most important, but even healthy I don't think that is enough.

I think Manu and Parker taking on more offensively will be important to the spurs further improving; if they become a good 1/2 punch from the perimeter, scoring 30-36 (average) between them, we are golden.

Barry should pick up Hedo's scoring, but hopefully is able to play some pg as well while Beno learns the ropes. This will be helpful, but not as key as Parker/Manu further establishing themselves as legit. second tier stars.

[timvp]

Since they are all important, I'll put them in order:

1) Health
2) Clutch
3) Backup 4
4) Manu and Parker improving
5) Backup 1

[Mark in Austin]

health is a given.

Out of everything else, there's no doubt it's clutchness and mental toughness. Duncan seems to receed further into himself when things aren't going his way.

Who will have the balls to step up and fight back by hitting shots and inspiring teamates???? This is the improvement we need from Tony and Manu.







Like Jack used to do.

[E20]

Win every game.

[ducks]

rose not trying to be duncan

[ChumpDumper]

Signing Malone.

[ShoogarBear]

I agree with timvp.

[1Parker1]

health; if duncan or manu go down, we are sunk

:Q So, what if Parker goes down?? Then would we still be sunk?

[spursfaninla]

actually, I was saying Manu and Duncan because they played during the summer, which last year seemed to increase the chance of getting injured during the year from wear and tear.

However, I actually think that if Manu or Tony go down with enough time to recover for the playoffs, we are fine. With Devin, Beno and most importantly Barry, we have some depth for the first time in a while at both the 1 and 2.

I know our record would not be as good, but those guys, young as 2 of them are, would hold things together for a 20 game stretch or so.