Game Thread: Spurs vs. Clippers — Thur. 3/25/2021 - 7:30pm CST

[Kurgan]

Except for current, 2 times MVP?

More or less agreed with everything else.
Current rebuild system is fine, but you need some ruthlessness instead of keeping the likes of Patty.
Players who have value, but only if you're contending.

We could've surely had a pick for Patty/Rudy package.

Demar should've been traded last summer, but since he stayed, I feel like S&T in summer is a better option.

Patty functions as a security blanket for Pop. The last semblance of the 2014 Spurs. It's why he begged Duncan to take the assistant job last season. He needs familiar faces amongst this crop of youngsters and headcases.

[Leetonidas]

Doesn't matter.
Picks in mid-late lottery are good enough.
Jokic was a second rounder.

It's all about competence of the front office.
If you're incompetent, picks don't matter (see Wolves, Kings or Knicks).

Unfortunately, our front office is incompetent. At least when it comes to trades. Drafting is still good.

The exceptions are few and far between though. That kind of mentality will have us wallowing in mediocrity for the next decade

[Robz4000]

Clippers are 7-0 in B2Bs while the Spurs are 2-5.

[LeBowen]

The exceptions are few and far between though. That kind of mentality will have us wallowing in mediocrity for the next decade

Which kind of mentality?
I personally hate the concept of tanking, Miami never tanked, they lost Lebron for free. Situation comparable to ours. Look at them now.

But they have a competent front office.

[PhantomDashCam]

Here I am at 2;30 AM like the addicted Spurs methhead, I've become. At least, today's FO moves mean its worth it, right?

Keep the faith Bill. Not our greatest day.
Glass half full - genuinely like the majority of players on this team, and no doubting as far as pro. athletes are concerned - good people.

Get a little dose of Luka, some improved play from the core and let’s see what happens.

[Leetonidas]

Which kind of mentality?
I personally hate the concept of tanking, Miami never tanked, they lost Lebron for free. Situation comparable to ours. Look at them now.

But they have a competent front office.

That we should be a treadmill team settling for mid first rounders and fighting to get swept in the first round. Miami also signed a top 15 player in free agency because of where they are. Spurs do not have that luxury so the comparison is meaningless

[GB20]

It’s time to get in a winning roll.

[Robz4000]

Which kind of mentality?
I personally hate the concept of tanking, Miami never tanked, they lost Lebron for free. Situation comparable to ours. Look at them now.

But they have a competent front office.

They're also a desirable market.

[LeBowen]

NY is a desirable market, but noone wants to go there because they're incompetent.

[Leetonidas]

NY is a desirable market, but noone wants to go there because they're incompetent.

And spurs have an undesirable market and an inept front office. So we're ed

[Robz4000]

NY is a desirable market, but noone wants to go there because they're incompetent.

Plenty of marquee FAs have gone to the Knicks, their FO just ed it up per par.

[Kurgan]

NY is a desirable market, but noone wants to go there because they're incompetent.

Harden, Durant, and Kyrie are all in NY because it's a desirable market. Jimmy chose Miami because of the market. Kawhi chose LA instead of running it back with Toronto for a shot at a repeat.

[LeBowen]

Harden, Durant, and Kyrie are all in NY because it's a desirable market. Jimmy chose Miami because of the market. Kawhi chose LA instead of running it back with Toronto for a shot at a repeat.

I obviously referred to the Knicks, but since you mentioned it, even better.
Noone wanted to go to Brooklyn until Marks turned things around.

Big market is an advantage, but doesn't mean if people running the team are incompetent.

[Robz4000]

God I hate DePression. Hope he asks for a buyout tbh.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Watching Derozan post up and stall the offense is soooo ing boring

[LeBowen]

Starting lineup with the worst spacing in the league and it's not even close.

[GB20]

Let see if Pop play Luka tonight.

[BillMc]

Keep the faith Bill. Not our greatest day.
Glass half full - genuinely like the majority of players on this team, and no doubting as far as pro. athletes are concerned - good people.

Get a little dose of Luka, some improved play from the core and let’s see what happens.

Cheers bro. Just here for Devin and Luka tbh.

[RC_Drunkford]

lol winning streak. At this point I'm expecting this team to lose all 9 home games

[Robz4000]

, Stan Albeck passed away. RIP.

[GB20]

Since Derrick white returned, the Spurs have not been the same

[Robz4000]

SL getting raped again

[Prime BEEF]

God I hate DePression. Hope he asks for a buyout tbh.

Might as well go all in. Buyout Gay and mills too. Spurs love buyouts...we’ve got a reputation to uphold now

[Sugus]

The worst thing about watching the Spurs getting shat on once again, is knowing my guy Bill has to stay awake all night just to see it

[212094ever]

DDR and DJ just killing the offense