Spurs needs to tank hard and target Wembanyama un 2023

[rascal]

$100 bet?

I don't bet with strangers. I need to be sure I'll get paid.

[DPG21920]

I don't bet with strangers. I need to be sure I'll get paid.

Lol you must not know me

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

I was once amongst the hugest of Pop fans. I've since chilled on him somewhat (the way he treated members of the media was uber disrespectful and his apparent lack of concern for defensive incompetence). But I'm still generally a fan of pop. Not sure how missing Wembanyama could be blamed on pop so long as he leads us to one of the 3 worst records. He did his job if so.

I said that somewhat in jest, but typically a large percentage of this forum blames Pop for every year the Spurs have fallen short of lofty expectations. So I fully expect a flood of threads about "Why did we tank? This one's on Pop!" following any lottery that has us picking anywhere but first.

[exstatic]

Just a reminder the Spurs have an 86% chance of NOT getting Wembanyama.

This is any year, any top pick, which is why I believe this is the only tank season.

[heyheymymy]

Lol you must not know me

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I said that somewhat in jest, but typically a large percentage of this forum blames Pop for every year the Spurs have fallen short of lofty expectations. So I fully expect a flood of threads about "Why did we tank? This one's on Pop!" following any lottery that has us picking anywhere but first.

Probably right.

[DPG21920]

DPG - 25th anniversary of Big Lebowski debut in theaters tonight!

"I bowl. Drive around. The occasional acid flashback."

It’s the best! Alamo always has great Lebowski events

[XDT76]

If the Lakers and Pelicans both miss the playoffs, the Lakers could still get Wemby (even with the pick swap in place).

That would set off a meltdown.

No they won't the swap take place after lottery place is firm. No way NO let Lakers take 1st.

[Dejounte]

If the Lakers and Pelicans both miss the playoffs, the Lakers could still get Wemby (even with the pick swap in place).

That would set off a meltdown.

Hey, the Lakers can’t get the #1 pick because…

[FvckMavs]

Just a reminder the Spurs have an 86% chance of NOT getting Wembanyama.

Spurs had an 84% chance of not getting Tim Duncan in 1997.

[Mr. Body]

Spurs had an 84% chance of not getting Tim Duncan in 1997.

Incorrect!

[duncan2150]

Incorrect!

right, they had 78.4% chances of not having Duncan. And 21.6% to have the first pick.

[Mr. Body]

right, they had 78.4% chances of not having Duncan. And 21.6% to have the first pick.

Therefore we will get Wembanyama this year.

[slick'81]

No Drama for YAMA

[stephen jackson]

I had a dream we landed the first pick Smh

[baseline bum]

I had a dream we landed the first pick Smh

And then drafted Primo again with it?

[ace3g]

[ace3g]

2:17 - 4th

	1	2	3	4	T
WSH	29	24	36	24	113
DET	26	32	30	25	113

[ace3g]

booo

	1	2	3	4	T
WSH	29	24	36	30	119
DET	26	32	30	29	117

0.0

Daniel Gafford makes two point shot

119

117

[lefty20]

Charlotte up 5 against NY with 53 secs left.

[Kurik]

CHA still look incapable of winning games. They are getting blown out every game sans LaMelo at the moment. But these two losses definitely help. SA would need to win 4 out of last 17 games (which is only 23% and completely feasible) to tie CHA for 4th best record if they continue to go winless.

I definitely still see at least 4 wins possible to end the year so it will come down to CHA winning a few and they look really, really bad right now. Would be great if HOU stayed healthy and clicked to end the year and won 30% of games but I highly doubt that.

I still say: HOU/DET behind SA and CHA 4th but wouldn’t shock me if SA caught CHA either.

If SA is truly healthy, OKC/ORL/ATL/UTA/WAS/POR/MIN all beatable. IF SA can survive the next 3: DEN, OKC and ORL, they have a good shot to lose like 6 straight and likely cement bottom 3. Win agains any of those 3 and it will get dicey if CHA cant win any in next 3-5 games (they play NY who is playing great, DET who sucks, UTA who is beatable but not for DET/HOU I’m guessing and CLE 2x). DET seems like the only one they *could* get and if they lose that one? Things will get really interesting all around.

How do you feel about CHA now? Not trash talking lol but looks like they should be able to win 2-3 more games after taking down the Knicks.

[KingKev]

How do you feel about CHA now? Not trash talking lol but looks like they should be able to win 2-3 more games after taking down the Knicks.

LOL @DPG21920 is going to finish this season with more L’s than Detroit, Houston and Charlotte combined.

[DPG21920]

How do you feel about CHA now? Not trash talking lol but looks like they should be able to win 2-3 more games after taking down the Knicks.

Feel great - of course they beat the hottest team in the league lol. Massive day THU with CHA v DET. Ya, DET winning would have them tied in win column but I much prefer CHA to help guarantee bottom 3 for SA.

Just need HOU to win a few more too

And its ok to talk trash I dont mind being wrong

[Mr. Body]

NYK have been playing well. They were due for a poor game.

With five losses between them it's hard to see the Sputlrs catching Charlotte. If so, the limit to the Spurs is third worst record.

[DPG21920]

NYK have been playing well. They were due for a poor game.

With five losses between them it's hard to see the Sputlrs catching Charlotte. If so, the limit to the Spurs is third worst record.

I would be thrilled with that. Bottom 3 is best you can do odds wise so that’s what Im hoping for. Would be nice to have HOU or DET jump SA but not sure that happens just have to see. Bottom 3 is what matters most and with CHA playing DET Thursday we should get some movement towards that.