11/16-11/22 NBA Discussion

[Jasong7777]

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The Spurs have had so many injuries the last couple of years. Duncan, Parker, and Manu.

[Gibbz]

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maybe few years ago

So after 10 games, San Antonio isn't a factor?

[ex carrabba fan]

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So after 10 games, San Antonio isn't a factor?

That's not what he meant.

Just like last year when people were saying "don't worry SA will eventually get it together" when you have too many injuries, and you're aging, you can't expect to win a ring. SA was ousted by a roughed up DAL team.

He meant that maybe the SA team could overcome all of this a few years ago when everyone was younger and maybe could still compete with the big boys.

I wouldn't count them out in terms of getting a ring, but they haven't been scary for a looooong time going back to before last year.

[ProfessaPackMan]

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I hope that's what he meant...

[Bornindamecca]

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Bottom line is that San Antonio has to rediscover their defensive identity. They have plenty of offensive weapons, but they will never beat the Lakers unless they are a better defensive team.

[ex carrabba fan]

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Bottom line is that San Antonio has to rediscover their defensive identity. They have plenty of offensive weapons, but they will never beat the Lakers unless they are a better defensive team.

Absolutely. All those years they were known for that stingy defense.

They have never really replaced Bruce, which is understandable considering he was an elite wing defender.. maybe that's where it all started... which was compounded by injuries to key players and of course age.

Right now Dallas and Denver look a lot "scarier"..

Matchups wise it's a toss up in terms of who matches up better with whom out West.

As an LA fan I'd almost rather face SA than Dallas or Denver but it's still early. I predict by the end of the season I will least want to play Denver followed by SA followed by Dallas followed by Portland and Houston.

[Muzyk23]

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I hope that's what he meant...

what I meant was Duncan is not a player he used to be..that's why I bolded his name..Jesus

don't hope

to the topic: I wouldn't count out SA yet, but the injuries are killing them again

[Admiral50]

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1. Duncan isn't what he used to be

2. What he used to be wasn't close to the great player people rated him. Yes he was great but to me, never among the best.

In saying that though, the offseason signings that were meant to be strokes of genius, in Mcdyess, Ratliff and the initially promising Blair have been useless in the last few games.

[ex carrabba fan]

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1. Duncan isn't what he used to be

2. What he used to be wasn't close to the great player people rated him. Yes he was great but to me, never among the best.

In saying that though, the offseason signings that were meant to be strokes of genius, in Mcdyess, Ratliff and the initially promising Blair have been useless in the last few games.

WOw, you're the first Spurs fan I've ever heard say that about Timmy.

I have always secretly thought that to myself, but never really said it.

I would still "rate" him "better" than KG/Dirk, but not way above them.

All the "greatest PF ever" talk I never ever bought into.

He was very fortuante to end up in such a great enviornment [coaching/management/supporting cast]

[tehova]

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The Nation goes for 3 in a row...

[tehova]

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Im pretty sure that i just saw Zach Randolph close out on a shooter, deny his man the ball and box out all on the same possession.


It has to be rare because It REALLY stood out

[tehova]

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and Zach just played the passing lanes and picked off a pass and went coast to coast

[ProfessaPackMan]

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He was very fortuante to end up in such a great enviornment [coaching/management/supporting cast]

So are you holding that against him basically?

[ProfessaPackMan]

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what I meant was Duncan is not a player he used to be..that's why I bolded his name..Jesus

And the award for Captain Obvious goes to...

[Vince]

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Miami has one of the worst roster's in the league...I dunno how they maneged to get such a quick start this season ..Oh yeah that Wade guy.