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What does the LOS stand for on the Spurs uniforms?
-- Bill, San AntonioWow.
http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/b....40310296.html
Spurs Mailbag: One acious month
Jeff McDonald
Express-News Staff Writer
Gregg Popovich says this year’s Spurs team isn’t playing as well as last year’s team at this point in the season. He’s probably right.
Popovich also says the March schedule, which includes 18 games, six back-to-backs and dates against many of the league’s top teams, is “ acious.”
He’s right on that count, too.
Add two and two together, and it equals a make-or-break month for the Spurs as they attempt to polish up their game and shore up their standing in the Western Conference race.
They recently rattled off 11 victories in a row, which allowed them to keep pace with the Los Angeles Lakers atop the Western Conference. Now, the Spurs are in the midst of a two-game losing streak that threatens to undo much of that good work.
The Spurs host Denver – the team that ended their winning streak last week -- Monday night, followed by a trip to New Orleans, Detroit and Philadelphia. No gimmes there.
When they return home next Monday, it is for the mother of non-gimmes – a game against the league-leading Boston Celtics. Before the month is over, the Spurs also draw games at Orlando and Dallas, and at home against the red-hot Houston Rockets.
Popovich’s most pressing job during the month might be just keeping his team fresh for every game.
“You have to stay ready for every game, but you also want to keep your energy and your health,” Popovich said. “Playing a lot of games does wear you down a little bit, so we’ve got to do a good job of adjusting practices and shootarounds and somehow save us some energy. It’s a tightrope, really, through the month of March.”
One wrong move, and the Spurs could fall off that tightrope. The upside, however, is palpable. If the Spurs somehow survive this acious month, they ought to be well tested for the playoff road ahead.
Now, on to your questions …
How far along is Brent Barry on his rehab? Will he be ready to play as soon as he signs?
-- Roy Herron, San Antonio
Barry has ostensibly been rehabbing on his own since his Feb. 20 trade to Seattle and subsequent waiving. Physically, he should be fine after he is able to re-sign with the Spurs on March 21. Being physically healthy and being in game shape, however, are two different things. It will be interesting to see how much playing time Barry is able to earn, especially with Ime Udoka playing so well in his absence.
Why does Pop worry so much? I saw a couple of rotations in the Denver and Suns losses that worked out fine. I saw no indications that those teams can beat the Spurs in seven games.
-- M.C., San Antonio
The sardine-packed nature of the Western Conference has everybody on edge these days. Heading into Monday night’s slate of games, 4 ½ games separated the first-place Lakers from eighth-place Warriors. Denver was in ninth place, and out of the playoffs, despite being 12 games over .500.
The margin for error is slight, which means teams have to be as close as perfect as possible to survive the season-ending gauntlet. So why does Pop worry so much? He’s a coach, that’s his job.
Who do you think the Spurs main compe or will be in the playoffs? Is it the Lakers, or maybe even the Rockets?
-- Omar, Pakistan
We’re going to guess both of the above, and then some. Although, rumor has it the Rockets are going to have trouble contending now that Yao is down for the count. Houston should start losing any day now. Right? Right? Any day now …
How do you see Matt Bonner's role next year, with Ian Mahinmi and Tiago Splitter coming in? Do you see him as a replacement to Robert Horry as a big shooting man?
-- Roland, Philippines
Assuming Mahinmi graduates from Austin next season, Splitter signs and Kurt Thomas re-signs (all of which are plausible assumptions), Bonner’s minutes would seem to be on the wane. He’s having enough trouble getting on the floor during the stretch run this season. With two more big men possibly on the way, it would be difficult to envision Bonner’s role increasing next season.
Wouldn’t be surprised to see him on the trading block before the end of next season, but that’s a ways off.
What does the LOS stand for on the Spurs uniforms?
-- Bill, San Antonio
For those of us who don’t habla espanol, “los” is Spanish for “the.” The Spurs wore those jerseys against Indiana as part of the NBA’s “Latin Nights” celebration, then again against the Suns (we guess) for good luck.
When are we going to have a "le Spurs" for Tony or when are we going to celebrate the "Germany Heritage" which is also in San Antonio?
-- Judith Schlenker, Westhoff
Too bad the Spurs dealt away their other foreign players. Would have been fun to have a Slovenian night. Or a Dutch night, on which women are forced to pay for their dates.
Do any of the Spurs practice meditation?
-- Adam, Miami
Yes. Phil Jackson comes over once a week to lead a class.
What does the LOS stand for on the Spurs uniforms?
-- Bill, San Antonio
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"Assuming Mahinmi graduates from Austin next season, Splitter signs and Kurt Thomas re-signs (all of which are plausible assumptions), Bonner’s minutes would seem to be on the wane. He’s having enough trouble getting on the floor during the stretch run this season. With two more big men possibly on the way, it would be difficult to envision Bonner’s role increasing next season.
Wouldn’t be surprised to see him on the trading block before the end of next season, but that’s a ways off."
somebody said this earlier? who's the plagiarizer?
I saw that too.
he quoted San Antonio express news,
see at the end of his post
riiiiiiiiiiiiiight, Mahimni and Splitter will come in and instantly be an upgrade over Bonner
Fabio is the one who should be worried, the clock has struck 12 on that guy, he's the worst player on the court most of the time
...Read the entire article next time please..
I think that Spurs could keep Bonner even if they re-sign Thomas this summer.
Bonner will be the only big able to shoot 3 and the logjam at PF/C won't be that big. In 08/09 Mahinmi and Splitter will be rookies. In 09/10 Thomas and Oberto will be old, Oberto's contract isn't even fully guaranteed in 09/10.
It stands for "Least Original Signature". You ought to go with:What does the LOS stand for on the Spurs uniforms?
-- Bill, San Antonio
-- Bill "I'm too stupid to have a computer", San Antonio.
damn i did not see the SAEN at the end but still... nice contributioncan't you come up with something of your own? Jeff McDonald doesn't know about .
Actually, it would be "les" Spurs
I think that Pop will look to Barry more and more with the Spurs in playoff mode.It will be interesting to see how much playing time Barry is able to earn, especially with Ime Udoka playing so well in his absence.
IMO, Udoka isn't cool enough under pressure to convince me he's ready to be a playoff contributor. His defensive skills will definitely be called upon depending on matchups, but if Barry is good to go I can see him getting more PT come the playoffs.
Heck, what we might see is Barry replacing Finley in the rotation, and Pop going with Duncan, Thomas, Bowen, Manu and Parker -- with a bench of Oberto, Barry, Udoka with a little Horry and Finley sprinkled in for spot minutes.
Damn, way to go and come up with something on your own and look like an ass...damn i did not see the SAEN at the end but still... nice contribution
hah! hardly.
you're the one "quoting" jeff mcdonald
Kurt Thomas is 35, injury prone, and signed primarily to defend Shaq....even if he is resigned I'm not sure what price you want to pay.
IOW, Matt Bonner has more upside than Thomas.
And since Horry is probably going to retire after this season.....
You keep putting down Mcdonald as if you have more insite on the spurs than he does..I will gladly read (or quote) Mcdonald's articles for myself and others, so everyone can make their own opinion about that article. I do not like to put down anyone (even thispego) and their opinion for thats what makes this site interesting..Soand quite trying to put down people..
What's funny is that I actually might have more insight on the spurs than mcdonald does. He writes about them as if this is the first year he's payed them any attention. Plus I get pissed at anyone who talks like they know what's going on with bonner. I've never seen him give less than 100% on the court and does everything he's supposed to do despite being assigned to the bench for most of the season.
All mcdonald said in the article is he may be traded...Not once did he mention lack of effort or not being a team first guy. Damn, did mcdonald kill your dog or what?
no, he just sucks as the Spurs beat writer
OK, we know how you feel about this guy. Also, quit running around this site yelling "PLAGIARIZER" until you have your facts. Thanks
shut your face plagiarizer
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