Wow, the game was AWESOME. It was the first time watching the Spurs live, so it was a little akward to see them so close. Before the game, I was fortunate to get autographs from Allen Iverson, Robert Horry, Manu Ginobili, and Kyle Kover (so happy). Finley and Brent just ran into the locker room, not wanting to sign
However, both Parker and Rasho were willing to sign autographs, but they went to the other side so I didnt' get theres. It seems like the 76ers player were nicer since they all stoped to sign, but it could be just because they are the home team. Who knows? I got there early to see the Spurs practice. Horry, Brent, and Finley shot for a long time. And Parker also practiced awhile with the new shooting coach's presence. It almost seems like he is Parker's new personal coach. As for the other regulars, they just shot a bit and went back to the locker rooms. Duncan barely practiced at all because I didn't see him practice when I got there. The spring training invitees just shot a little after all the regular players left. During the shoot around right before the game started, Duncan just messed around. Haha
As for the game, I was a little disappointed not to see Manu, Fabri, Brent, and Mohommad play. Here is an analysis of each player at the game:
-Duncan: Great as always, but with much better free-throws (yay!)
-Finley: He didn't look to good. Lots of turnovers and couldn't make shots. He confused alot
-Rasho: He played pretty well: nice defense, and he made his shots
-Parker: His shot looks great. Maybe the new shooting coach is helping already (I wish
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-Bowen: Same
-Udrih: Wasn't his best night. Made several turnovers.
-Horry: played great. He really helped the new comers out on the court. Great defense
-Van Exel: Didn't make a lot of his shots. He was just okay.
-Sanders: He looked great. He played really hard and made several great offensive plays. He also did a good job defending AI. All the Spur players and Coach Pop really like him. Some Spurs stood up and high fived him after he fouled out. Coach Pop slapped his butt several times, appreciating his play. haha. He's my choice to make the team.
-Graham: Didn't look good. Made several mistakes. I doubt he'll make the team
-Ford: Played pretty well, although not as good as the Miami game. Good defense and GREAT offensive plays. I bet he'll make the last spot in our roster
-Williams: He did okay. Nothing special. Won't make the team
-Marks: he did okay too.
Sidenotes:
-The 76ers' hip-hop bunny was awesome. He did several amazing dunks from the trampaulin. He and y were hilarious the whole time.
-The crowd managed to do a 5 Minute wave! it was so awesome.
-The Colonial Center was really nice
-The basketball court looks so much smaller on TV
-The Fan Cam and Kissing Cams were great. We saw several people dance. Haha they were funny.
Pictures to come later.
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(I've seen otherwise, but that was 2 yrs. ago)
