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It's going to be a lot tougher than this year imo.
I know its pre-mature but since no team has ever come back from 3-0, and I really dont see the biggest comeback in NBA finals history being pulled off by this Cavs team, I think its safe to speculate about next year.
Almost everyone is returning, can the Spurs finally go back to back?
It's going to be a lot tougher than this year imo.
If we stay healthy and develop young players, yes. Also, we must wait the all-star break to win more games.
There's a pretty good shot at it. They need to make some good decisions this off-season and should be highly compe ive.
If we get Pietrus or Noc than yeah definatly
No guarantees that we even win the West. Spurs have a bullseye on their back and every team in the West will be re-evaluating and re-structuring to beat the Spurs.
We can't keep all the same players. We need upgrades. Hopefully Butler is ready to go next year because I see him being a perfect fit for the Spurs- a good rebounder, shot blocker, and decent scorer at the 5 spot. If he's not, we really should get someone like that. Oberto had an excellent Jazz series, but he still can't create his own shot and even when he is wide open, he still misses. Plus, he's not that great of a rebounder/shotblocker. Elson must go, Bonner must go, Barry must go, Beno must go. If James White won't be ready, then get a Pietrus type player, or Pietrus himself. If we can upgrade I think we can. Remember, other teams this offseason will improve their rosters even more, including the Mavs/Suns. The Spurs must make some moves this offseason in order for them to repeat.
I think the Spurs have to make a couple of moves this offseason. West is probably going to just get tougher next year. Think Beno goes along with Brent. Not so sure they won't keep Bonner. He was showing pretty well before the injury.
As long as the core 3 are playing well, we always have a shot at winning it all.
Actually we have been pretty lucky to not have any serious injuries to contend with this year. Let's hope that luck holds next year too.
And we got REALLY lucky with injuries, or lack thereof, this year. With the team aging that is not a given in '08.
Utah: will be better
Denver: will be better
Dallas: will at least learn not to let teams that can beat them into the playoffs
Phoenix: this year may have been their best shot
Houston: meh but if Yao can stay healthy a whole year ...
Lakers: God only knows
Golden State: Phoenix-lite
Clippers: slight improvement
Seattle: getting better
Portland: getting better
Minny: another frustrating year for KG
...
BUT FIRST WE NEED ONE MORE "W"
Phoenix-lite
Yeah bro, need to actually win that 4th game first
I doubt that the Mavs or Suns will be much improved. The Suns are trying to drop pay-roll, and they may have a mini-blow up. While the Mavs may completely blow the whole thing up. Taking 1 step back to take 2 steps forward I guess.We can't keep all the same players. We need upgrades. Hopefully Butler is ready to go next year because I see him being a perfect fit for the Spurs- a good rebounder, shot blocker, and decent scorer at the 5 spot. If he's not, we really should get someone like that. Oberto had an excellent Jazz series, but he still can't create his own shot and even when he is wide open, he still misses. Plus, he's not that great of a rebounder/shotblocker. Elson must go, Bonner must go, Barry must go, Beno must go. If James White won't be ready, then get a Pietrus type player, or Pietrus himself
Guess we'll see, but it should be a fun off-season to see what all these teams do.
This should be 5 straight.
I understand this, but do you really think the Cavs are going to win 4 straight against the Spurs?
IF Spurs keep the same starting 5; and don't have to fill in a spot. It takes two years for rotation players to get comfortable enough to contribute, and nail the defensive assignments - look at Oberto, Finley, etc....
Parker is going to be even better next year, meaning the Spurs will be better; neither Manu or Tim is going to decline at current ages; add another year of chemistry (or corporate knowledge in Spurs speak), and with other powerhouses potentially questioning their own direction,and changing it (meaning LESS chemistry), should allow the Spurs a GREAT opportunity at a repeat.
Repeating will be unlikely, but possible. The Spurs would need a lot of things to go their way, just as they did this season.
I'm just gonna enjoy this one for a little while longer...
Every year after we win, I expect a repeat. Spurs have never repeated.
I'm not going to expect anything for 2008.
Um, let them close this one out first. You'll have the entire summer to pontificate about next season.
it is not premature. Spurs could repeat, not only repeat they could 3-peat!!!!
get Nocioni or sign scola or both get it done!
no, not with the roster as presently cons uted. The Spurs need to add a long 3 to be able to play small ball with dallas, i suppose it is possible that either elson or oberto continue to improve and could be factors against the mavs. I think denver dallas and phoenix will be the most dangerous western conference teams next year assuming the jazz, rockets, and lakers stay the same and of the three i am most concerned with dallas.
Yesterday on ROme is Burning, Jim picked the Spurs to repeat in '08
Great, our first jinx.
It's not only a question of a long 3. If Barry leaves, and if Finley leaves too, we'll also need another SG (who will likely start).
Barry is locked up and I don't see anyone really wanting to trade for him and his $5.5M salary.
Finley COULD go elsewhere, true, but if he wins a ring with SA why would he want to leave? He's not going to be a starter anywhere (except some suck-ass team) and I doubt he's going to be offered much more money. Fer cryin' out loud he'll make nearly $22M by staying put.
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