The trade deadline has come and gone
by CMoney on Feb 18, 2010 4:27 PM CST
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PrintThis is the time of year when my obsession for football gives way to my obsession for Spurs basketball. To get into the spirit, I watched my 2007 Spurs Championship DVD this past weekend. I was reminded that there was a defining moment in that '07 season. With the trade deadline looming, Pop spoke to the team and said there would be no trades. It's worth mentioning that at that time, the Spurs were under intense pressure to make a move in order to keep pace with the, soon-to-be-67-wins, Dallas Mavericks. The very same Mavericks team that had bounced them from the playoffs the previous year. With their anxieties subsided, the locker room rallied together. As a result the team gelled and quietly flew under the radar. The Spurs finished the season by winning 24 out of their final 32 games. With three of those losses coming at the very end of the season with our starters resting and/or being ejected out of the game by an asshat egomaniac official for laughing. Yes, laughing.
I'm in no way saying that we're destined for a Championship. This is just my attempt at optimism in hopes that we finish the season strong. It's fitting that our team motto this year is Come Together.
I might sound naive and foolish but I genuinely believe that we have the pieces in place to make a serious run in the playoffs. Let's see what happens when this team our team relaxes a bit, gains a little confidence and starts having fun. I have a sneaky feeling that there are better days ahead.
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Tnanks…?
Jollyroger….this is GOLD.
...Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is forty five.
Hmmmm. The commitee isn’t in love with it yet.
Just looks like someone lopped the top of the “h” off and left an “n”. And it’s difficult to pronounce too. That might be a few too many items in the “con” column.
It’s no poing guard, I’ll tell you that. We’ll see, alamobro.
The intanglibles are with us tonite…its just those dang tangibles lke making shots and playing defense - bones
I do like that pronunciation, but I can’t see how you get a “T” to sound like “the”.
The intanglibles are with us tonite…its just those dang tangibles lke making shots and playing defense - bones
Thanks for the optimism and reminder from the not so distant past.
End of season, we’ll have Playoff Timmeh, 2nd year Hill, a RMJ that’s not exhausted from a career high in minutes played and of course Blair. So, if Manu is healthy and Parker is no worse we’ll actually be in a much better position than last season’s playoffs. Add late season Dyce with a better than we’ve seen RJ (not asking for much there) would make this team just as dangerous in a best-of-7 as any team in the West.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
I think the front office and Pop are more loyal to Bonner, than they are to winning.
Why didn’t his name come up in any trades. I am starting to think he is untouchable.
Umm, because he spaces the floor better than just about anyone else not named the big three?
Just a guess.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney
Yes, sir… hold on while I hoch up a lugie.
Umm, that comment was to tweak GT, because the rational approach and then the valley girl approach didn’t quite do it.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney
Fire Pop.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Feb 18, 2010 11:11 PM CST up reply actions
Or maybe it’s because he’s the worst player ever, and fails at life, and therefore no team would want him. Oh wait, that’s your line.
Don't compare RJ to Sean unless he's coming up clutch while playing with a failing kidney.
He may be a good person, but he is terrible NBA player.
Be honest.
How could any real team take the Spurs serious with this goofy looking joker running up and down the court waiting to hoist up that flicked 3pt shot of his?
He makes the Spurs luck like a bad team when plays. Other teams have to be saying to themselves. “Those guys must really suck if they can’t beat him out of playing time.”
My post was a response to your double-talk. You say he’s a terrible NBA player, yet you’re pissed that he’s not going to be involved in trades? If he’s a terrible NBA player, there would be no demand, negating the premise of your original post.
Don't compare RJ to Sean unless he's coming up clutch while playing with a failing kidney.
He is terrible. I know no other team wants him. That’s the point.
I wouldn’t mind if we just cut him. I want him out of the rotation. Doesn’t matter how, just get him out of the rotation. He is costing us games and developmental minutes for other players.
I’ll bite.
“No other team wants him.” Is that because we couldn’t get rid of him before today? Because nobody made an amazing offer for his services?
Does this rationale also apply to Amare?
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Feb 18, 2010 10:21 PM CST up reply actions
He is costing us games and developmental minutes for other players.
Can you please specify, Bonner or Pop? Or both?
We aren't who we thought we were.
by SinCitySpur on Feb 18, 2010 10:22 PM CST up reply actions
i read somewhere spurs offered bonner plus mason or finley for salmons, but chicago dealt him to the bucks
by FreshmakerDTM on Feb 18, 2010 10:42 PM CST up reply actions
Your words make me happy (not happy enough to rec, mind you, but just a mildly pleased kind of happy) even though I realize that we didn’t have to be here.
If only we’d traded Manu things would be so much different.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
Just think, we could have got Jared Jeffries for Manu.
Don't compare RJ to Sean unless he's coming up clutch while playing with a failing kidney.
Don’t rag on Jeffries, he’s the old Ty Thomas. Which as we all know, would have been gold.
Also, fire Pop.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Feb 18, 2010 6:26 PM CST up reply actions
Don’t sass me Spaniard, I could ask the same thing. Your scorn and ridicule got me all the way back to where I’m commenting frequently now, you should at least be happy with that. The Americanized LD Experience is coming soon though. Kindof been waiting on yours first, to gauge how badly I can disparage you.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Feb 18, 2010 10:01 PM CST up reply actions
I’m still writing about my SA days, so you’d better go ahead and post yours.
And then wait for my vengeance.
Bone breaking? -340
Dunkin' Cheerleaders
Your vengeance has already happened, preemptively. My in-house dietitian has informed me that apparently alfajores could instantly kill me.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Feb 18, 2010 10:08 PM CST up reply actions
Oh don’t worry, she goes to bed early.
Speaking of which, I’m currently on the hunt locally and will let you know what I find. There are too many damn baby blue flags at the Pepsi for there not to be alfajores available close. I’ll let you know what I turn up.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Feb 18, 2010 10:12 PM CST up reply actions
Damn, I wonder what pure dulce de leche would do to you then.
Bone breaking? -340
Dunkin' Cheerleaders
Oh you’ll be proud of me then. Last night, I was at the grocery store and I found dulce de leche flavored sugar-free pudding Snack Packs, so I picked them up in your honor. They are delicious, but they taste of America.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Feb 18, 2010 10:15 PM CST up reply actions
You guys might have already covered this but The Cheesecake Factory has a Dulce de Leche cheesecake that is delicious.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
Wow… you got alfajores, too. I’m curious about the taste since I’ve never partaken.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney
Actually, I forced LD to actually make them himself in my kitchen.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Feb 18, 2010 10:56 PM CST up reply actions
I’m sensing some animosity here…
Don't compare RJ to Sean unless he's coming up clutch while playing with a failing kidney.
I know, right? It’s on me though, I stuck my foot in my mouth.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Feb 18, 2010 10:57 PM CST up reply actions
I meant towards LD
Don't compare RJ to Sean unless he's coming up clutch while playing with a failing kidney.
:: crawling under the bed ::
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Feb 18, 2010 11:17 PM CST up reply actions
Send her some Havana alfajores. They’re effing expensive over here.
To serve man.
Gustatus similis pullus.
That’s what I brought for everyone. I thought I’d give bell some…
Bone breaking? -340
Dunkin' Cheerleaders
Don’t worry bella I didn’t get any either. I drove him around, gave him food and shelter and all he gave me was a rash and some girl scout cookies.
"I will five all over this blog." - JRW
LD toweled off in the nude right in front of me. That’s all I’m gonna say.
"I will five all over this blog." - JRW
also you need to mention how preditors eyes are faced forward and preyed animals are on the side of their head and how this applies to Jon.
"I will five all over this blog." - JRW
Damn, you’re right. I just have to. Want to guest-write part of it? This is great material.
Bone breaking? -340
Dunkin' Cheerleaders
Was this before or after he gave you the rash?
We aren't who we thought we were.
by SinCitySpur on Feb 18, 2010 11:11 PM CST up reply actions
I’m jealous.
We aren't who we thought we were.
by SinCitySpur on Feb 18, 2010 11:25 PM CST up reply actions
Rash? I can’t wait for part’s 8,9,10.
We aren't who we thought we were.
by SinCitySpur on Feb 18, 2010 11:09 PM CST up reply actions
Loved it, C and I’m glad you’re back. I’m with you… I’m all kinds of optimistic.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney
Thanks for the optimistic viewpoint, C. I now don’t have to spend time writing a post tonight. We’re in a stretch of very winnable games – let’s look forward to that.
From all the rumblings, the Spurs wanted to make a move, but they couldn’t find the right one. Trades are a two-way street – both sides have to agree. If other teams were asking for Hill and/or Blair in return, I too would have said “No Thanks”, especially for a one-year rental. It’s not like a sane person is going to trade a BMW M3 he inherited for a 1972 Dodge Dart.
Optimism… burns….
Worst thing is, it’s been so long since CMoney posted anything I can’t quite remember if he was an optimistic person to begin with.
Bone breaking? -340
Dunkin' Cheerleaders
“It’s time to trade Manu”
That’s all you need to remember.
Don't compare RJ to Sean unless he's coming up clutch while playing with a failing kidney.
+1
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Feb 18, 2010 10:02 PM CST up reply actions
Come together. Nice.
just having fun...
by day_late_friend on Feb 18, 2010 7:55 PM CST reply actions
Now the Spurs can make a run at Chris Bosh in the offseason.
...Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is forty five.
Bosh won’t play for Pop. None of the premier free agents will sign with the Spurs as long as Pop is still coaching. That’s why we need to get Avery Johnson. So we can have a chance at some new talent.
The Spurs HAVE to draft and trade well or we can’t stay competitive.
Wait, what? I gotta know, what possible basis do you have for saying “Bosh won’t play for Pop”?
The Lakers "Too big, too strong, too long, too good."
You sure do have your sights set on AJ. Are you AJ or related to him?
Avery couldn’t seal the deal on a NBA Championship, was up 2-3/4 games-to-0 and then promptly last 4 straight. So what does he do the next year to redeem himself? He doesn’t even get out of the first round with a 67-win team. Nellie pwned his ass. His last year with the ponies, the team basically quit on him in the 1st round. AJ sucks (as a coach).
I’d rather have John Lucas back or Bob Hill, shit even Jerry Tarkanian.
We aren't who we thought we were.
How did he get 67 wins in the 1st place?
Paying attention to detail that’s how. Something Pop can’t seem to do anymore.
At this stage, Avery would coach circles around Pop.
In fact, how beat who in the head to head? Avery did. And Avery wouldn’t be afraid to play his best players and he dam sure would not have us 1 game out of last place in the West thru 52 games. Not with the talent the Spurs have.
Come on now, we all know the only reason Dallas won that series is because Manu fouled Dirk.
We aren't who we thought we were.
by SinCitySpur on Feb 18, 2010 10:24 PM CST up reply actions
Avery also coached the first 1 seed to ever lose to an 8 seed in a best of seven series. And dont ya know! It was that same 67 win team.
"We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams." -Willy Wonka
But he knows how to make the right adjustments!!!
Don't compare RJ to Sean unless he's coming up clutch while playing with a failing kidney.
That’s why Dallas adjusted perfectly against Golden State.
just having fun...
by day_late_friend on Feb 18, 2010 10:57 PM CST up reply actions
sarcasmometer check :)
Don't compare RJ to Sean unless he's coming up clutch while playing with a failing kidney.
Thought I lost it somewhere.
just having fun...
by day_late_friend on Feb 19, 2010 3:00 AM CST up reply actions
I thought the real zinger was:
That’s why we need to get Avery Johnson.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Feb 18, 2010 10:04 PM CST up reply actions
We need to just be done with all the bullshit of the Pop era, and fire his ass already.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Feb 18, 2010 10:03 PM CST up reply actions
I need to take this approach towards him. Seems as though he doesn’t catch your sacrasm and just agrees so doesn’t respond to you.
Either that or he’s done his homework and dosen’t want to face the wrath of SiMA
"I will five all over this blog." - JRW
You sound dumber with every post!
AKA: Linix129, sw12
by Sean Wunderlich on Feb 18, 2010 10:39 PM CST up reply actions
I havent been watching too much the past few months...
what exactly has gone wrong with the Richard Jefferson experiment?
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
Come together...
Come together…Excellent words. Unfortunately it has been the motto for the past two or three seasons now and the results have been the same. Thanks for the optimistic words though!
Pop
It’s refreshing to locate a venue where I actually hear criticism of Pop, who, for years, has
been the NBA’s most overrated coach. His success has largely been attributable to the presence of Tim Duncan. I could cite numerous costly blunders this resident genius has made, from the infamous Fisher shot (‘04 playoffs) when he failed to disrupt the
inbounds pass with a taller defender (Horry, Turkoglu), choosing instead to double-team Kobe; to game 7 vs. Dallas (’06), when he exiled Nazr Mohammed to the bench and chose to play Duncan virtually the entire game, thus exhausting him for the OT they
eventually lost. Other tactical/strategic mistakes are too numerous to mention, but these
two alone perhaps cost the Spurs two additional championships. This year is proving conclusively how inept he can be for all the world to see. This is the most talented roster he has had since the Robinson, Jackson, Rose, Claxton championship class of 2003. Here we are 52 games into the season and this cretin is still tinkering with the lineup. The kid Blair should be playing at least 25-30 minutes per game; Bonner should have been moved before the deadline – he can’t guard anyone, other teams go
right at him; and Bogans should only be a spot player for an injury or foul trouble – he shouldn’t consume Mason’s minutes, nor Finley’s, for that matter.
you’ll need more make-up than that GT.
GTFOML!
by the little o on Feb 18, 2010 8:57 PM CST up reply actions
Hear! Hear! I’ll drink to that.
But you forgot some:
Trying to trade TP for Kidd. Cutting Haislip. Trading Theo for nothing. Did you say not trading Bonner, oh yeah you got that one, just making sure. Trading Scola. Playing Blair at center against Gasol, Hibbert, and any other 7ft person. Not getting Stephen Jackson back. Oh I forgot he won’t play for Pop either.
You know, as a percussionist, I can understand the joy in constantly banging the big bass drum, punctuated with the occasional cymbal crash, especially with music like the 1812 Overture. However, eventually the orchestra turns the page and moves onto the next piece. Then it’s fun to play a different instrument like the triangle or even, heaven forbid, the tambourine.
Well said. Please try something different for once, GT. Your tendency to beat on a dead horse is annoying. We all know what you think of Pop.
Bone breaking? -340
Dunkin' Cheerleaders
I don’t know yet. GT – what do you think of Pop? And also, there is this red-headed player on the Spurs, tall three point shooter. Would love to hear your thoughts on him one day.
LatinD,
Why can’t you just ignore my comments, if you already know what I am going to say?
I already know what you are going to say too, but you don’t see me jumping down your throat about it.
Yeah, you love Manu. I know it. We ALL know it!
But I am not going to deprive you of your expression of LOVE for Manu. Why can’t I show my hatred for our dumb coach and his worse player. Yeah you are positive, I am negative. I have high blood pressure, you don’t.
Let me vent dammit!
I
I don’t know about you, but I don’t take it too well knowing my team will be fishing in May. Thanks to Bonner and Pop.
You must have been absolutely miserable in the Robinson era.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Feb 18, 2010 10:08 PM CST up reply actions
Who is your team?
We aren't who we thought we were.
by SinCitySpur on Feb 18, 2010 10:11 PM CST up reply actions
I can’t ignore them because I care about the general tone of the site, about the politeness and bonhomie of its regulars.
I don’t think this should be a place for fans to vent, but a place for fans to meet, discuss, make friends and enjoy yourself. That’s how I see it. I wouldn’t mind if you didn’t like Pop and Bonner and were funny and witty about it, writing a story about a grumpy old general and his redhaired stepchild living in the wild wild west. I wouldn’t mind if you wrote a long, analytical post explaining in detail why Bonner is the sole reason for the Spurs struggles using advanced stats and awe-inspiring charts.
I do mind when you repeat your same arguments over and over again, in a vitriolic manner, in just about every post I come across. If all you can express is hatred and bitterness, then I do mind.
Bone breaking? -340
Dunkin' Cheerleaders
Yeah, I know, it is getting old real quick. It was sort of funny after the first 3832 posts’, now it’s just a tired act. We need to address this on the next tele-conference.
We aren't who we thought we were.
by SinCitySpur on Feb 18, 2010 10:16 PM CST up reply actions
Eggs-actly!
We aren't who we thought we were.
by SinCitySpur on Feb 18, 2010 10:26 PM CST up reply actions
oooohhhh VITRIOLIC. Nice word. Yet you pretend you’re no good at English?
"We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams." -Willy Wonka
I know. LD’s even great at arguing.
by silverandblack_davis on Feb 19, 2010 12:53 AM CST up reply actions
…and French, too (“bonhomie”) – wish I could express myself as well as LD!
Honestly. You kids today, with your hippity-hop music and your Twiddle. - Lauri
Im not 100% sure but I think vitriolic in Spanish is just vitriólico and the word therefore those not qualify as evidence of either the absence or presence of proficiency in LatinD’s English.
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
No, “vitriólico” doesn’t exist in Castillian. Or actually, it does, but in chemistry, and it has none of the meanings “vitriolic” does.
I don’t know if that says something about my English skills, irregardless (for you, Q).
I thought you knew Castillian, LE. :P
Bone breaking? -340
Dunkin' Cheerleaders
Hmm… Im pretty sure the origin of the word are the same. See here (search for vitriolo or vitriolico) and here. The word comes from sulfur based acids and the meaning used in the English when referring to destructive speech actually characterizes it as “caustic” which is a property of the acid. If Im wrong it would be especially embarrassing given that Im a Spanish speaking chemical engineer.
There might still be a better word to use in Spanish for destructive speech.
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
“El Ghostown?”
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Feb 19, 2010 10:39 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
That is wonderful… Ill get it nominated for the dictionary immediately.
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
Dictionary?
I agree that El Ghostown is awesome … but Dictionary?
Are you trying to insult me?
The intanglibles are with us tonite…its just those dang tangibles lke making shots and playing defense - bones
Trying to light a fire under your arse…
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
by LasEspuelas on Feb 22, 2010 12:25 PM CST up reply actions
Oh I see.
We lose games we should win. Smile….
We play like crap. Smile…
We trade and cut the wrong people. Smile…
We play the wrong line ups. Smile…
Never mind me and the truth because it’s too true.
I’ll just shut up and listen to PtR experts.
I’ll only post when we win from now on.
Yay if this means what I think it does…
Honestly. You kids today, with your hippity-hop music and your Twiddle. - Lauri
We don’t cheer for an injury on an opposing team. We stand silently and give polite applause as they leave the court, or are carried off.
This situation is a bit different because it was a fellow Spurs fan, but I’m still not comfortable advocating cheering.
(But I definitely feel peaceful and relieved inside.)
The intanglibles are with us tonite…its just those dang tangibles lke making shots and playing defense - bones
Finally! Thanks! Was that so hard? It took you long enough but you finally get it. Welcome to the dark side.
We aren't who we thought we were.
by SinCitySpur on Feb 18, 2010 10:42 PM CST up reply actions
So what you’re saying is that what GhosTown needs is some effing cannons.
To serve man.
Gustatus similis pullus.
We were meant for each other, Capizzle. Only your impending death due to old age stands between us.
To serve man.
Gustatus similis pullus.
That seriously should go on the “Quotes” page.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Feb 18, 2010 11:11 PM CST up reply actions
Hmmm. I think I’ll let Cap make the call on this one. It’s close enough to the line that I’d prefer for the object of the humor to have the say-so.
The intanglibles are with us tonite…its just those dang tangibles lke making shots and playing defense - bones
I almost spit out my drink on that one. Dammit, I would steal that line but would never have the cajones to say that to any of my female friends.
Not resigning Jackson was HIS fault not the FO’s
AKA: Linix129, sw12
by Sean Wunderlich on Feb 18, 2010 10:41 PM CST up reply actions
Thank you. I remember well the Jax situation. Jacko thought, because of an amazing Finals/Playoffs, thought he was worth far more than he was. We offered him a fair deal, and he held out. We stood firm, because that’s the discipline and character our organization is built on, and Jacko watched as we signed others to fill his role. He then sat a little longer. After the dust had settled and teams had made their moves, all that was left for him was Atlanta, for an offer even less than the defending champs had made. I think he even fired his agent over the whole fiasco.
But yeah, Pop’s a dumbass.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Feb 18, 2010 10:44 PM CST up reply actions
And then he went and got suspended for a year or however long it was.
AKA: Linix129, sw12
by Sean Wunderlich on Feb 18, 2010 10:59 PM CST up reply actions
I thought the main hangup in not resigning jack was that he wanted one more year on the contract offer.
...Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is forty five.
In all , I dont think Jack asking for one more year on the deal was a ludicrous demand, but the FO had other ideas.
Still though, things turned our pretty well for the Spurs, I would say.
...Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is forty five.
There is a difference between criticism and what you and Ghostown are saying. You guys are being asinine. To pick out random plays and personnel moves as an example of his failures is asinine. Especially when you don’t give him credit for the great many things he has done spectacularly well.
Popovich has won four titles with very good talent. Lots of coaches have won zero titles with very good talent. Rick Adelman comes to mind.
Your assertions are flimsy opinions, at best. That is why they gain very little traction or credibility here or anywhere else. The reason you don’t find many sites that support your opinions is because Popovich is widely regarded as one of the best coaches in the game by people, not me, who actually know what they are talking about. You are not one of those people.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Feb 18, 2010 10:37 PM CST up reply actions
You could even argue about Pop having the good talent, 2007 comes to mind, outside of the big 3 of course.
AKA: Linix129, sw12
by Sean Wunderlich on Feb 18, 2010 10:42 PM CST up reply actions
Maybe Pop should get some technicals and get thrown out of a game one day. Then we would actually win the game for once.
We didn’t win the Dallas game when that happened.
We aren't who we thought we were.
by SinCitySpur on Feb 18, 2010 10:12 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah maybe because Pop gave the assistant a script and told him, you better follow it if you know what’s good for you.
Who’s this “Pop” guy you speak of?
We aren't who we thought we were.
by SinCitySpur on Feb 18, 2010 10:16 PM CST up reply actions
I turned it off just for this post. It’s in the loser thread.
We aren't who we thought we were.
by SinCitySpur on Feb 18, 2010 10:56 PM CST up reply actions
I dont know if Im gonna believe in this team until Stampizzle gets back.
He’s coming back right?
"We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams." -Willy Wonka
uhhh, about that…
I don’t know.
Don't compare RJ to Sean unless he's coming up clutch while playing with a failing kidney.
He hasn’t even been tweeting so who knows what he is up to
AKA: Linix129, sw12
by Sean Wunderlich on Feb 18, 2010 10:43 PM CST up reply actions
You are much too polite calling that official an “asshat egomaniac”
by i luv this site on Feb 18, 2010 10:57 PM CST reply actions
Well, we do have some open roster spots now and if Joey were on the team, then I could guarantee Timmeh wouldn’t get thrown out of any games – that would be nice.
It’d be like street ball! We could call our own fouls!
AKA: Linix129, sw12
by Sean Wunderlich on Feb 18, 2010 11:05 PM CST up reply actions
Games would take 4 hours, but at least Blair would stay on the court longer.
GTFOML!
by the little o on Feb 18, 2010 11:11 PM CST up reply actions
Can you get over posting random shit?
AKA: Linix129, sw12
by Sean Wunderlich on Feb 18, 2010 11:08 PM CST up reply actions
Random shit is fine. This site thrives on random shit. But – make it funny random shit. If you don’t know how to be funny just steal lines from Hipuk – that’s what I plan on doing from now on. Hint – the fish posts are not the place to steal humor from.
Posting about the Spurs seems like posting random shit, lately.
just having fun...
by day_late_friend on Feb 18, 2010 11:15 PM CST up reply actions
kind of getting the hang of it though. : )
just having fun...
by day_late_friend on Feb 18, 2010 11:19 PM CST up reply actions
just like RJ, he missed that button.
just having fun...
by day_late_friend on Feb 18, 2010 11:16 PM CST up reply actions
All this talk of gay sex and firing Pop is tempting, but I’m out. Flying to Houston tomorrow. Will probably push for the firing of Scola and Morey while I’m there. Nite all.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Feb 18, 2010 11:21 PM CST reply actions
Just so you know, it’s my approval of that metaphor that prevents me from referring to you as Robin.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Feb 18, 2010 11:23 PM CST up reply actions
Later Sarge.
We aren't who we thought we were.
by SinCitySpur on Feb 18, 2010 11:22 PM CST up reply actions
Pop
To GT: Since you’re mentioning specifics, you failed to note Pop’s journey to Yugoslavia to court and sign the very mediocre Nesterovic to a long-term deal after the Admiral retired in 2003. This deal proved a huge and expensive mistake. Also in the aforementioned 2004 playoff series with LA, Malik Rose was banished to the bench for nearly the entire series, a significant blow to the Spurs chances because Rose always gave the Lakers fits with his energy, passion, rebounding, and even guarding the Monster on occasion. But once a player get’s in Pop’s doghouse, they’re toast, even to the detriment of the team. Ask Antonio Daniels what happened to him after he started chirping about how he was being used.
To Wayne Vore: You’re very naive if you always buy what the mainstream tells you. Just like in politics, there’s a line they sell the unwashed masses, and something entirely different being said in private. Contrary to what you believe, Popovich is not that highly regarded behind closed doors. I happen to know this is factual from an NBA insider.
Coaches and former jocks form a fraternity of sorts, and are usually reluctant to publicly and honestly critique their colleagues. It’s not considered PC.
* Pretends to yawn and puts an arm around CapHill *
* Gets pepper sprayed *
To serve man.
Gustatus similis pullus.
by Hipuks on Feb 19, 2010 12:45 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I happen to know this is factual from an NBA insider.
But of course, you can’t tell us who your “NBA insider” is because mumblemumbleeasterbunnytoothfairybullshitmumble.
I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.
by Lauri on Feb 19, 2010 12:58 AM CST up reply actions 6 recs
Someone please make this green.
I tried to rec it twice but got shut down.
The intanglibles are with us tonite…its just those dang tangibles lke making shots and playing defense - bones
Can’t believe I missed this from Lauri last night. Way to go, girl.
Not an auspicious debut by our friend mercer.
Ahhh, physcopops, we hardly knew ye!
The intanglibles are with us tonite…its just those dang tangibles lke making shots and playing defense - bones
Trust you to bring up that thread again. I might have to start using that sig line again. I am disappointed that I can no longer view “Moon People”. So bad, yet so good.
There are few lines as potent as Lauri’s “My people call it sarcasm.” If you put it back in your sig, I’ll put it on the Quotes page.
And now, for something completely different.
The intanglibles are with us tonite…its just those dang tangibles lke making shots and playing defense - bones
Spurs coming together?
It was a shame that San Antonio had no one to trade that other teams might have been interested in. Portland, LAL and Dallas have stronger rosters right now and the Spurs are even with Denver. I don’t see SA going any further than being eliminated in the second round and that will depend on the finish and the draw. If they pull the Mavericks, Lakers or Trailblazers in the first round even that won’t happen. Why do I say this? Well, Tim Duncan is really showing his age. You can see that he is struggling with lack of power in his legs and a loss of speed and hops. He is going on game knowledge and to an extent skills that won’t be enough come playoff time. Parker is the main SA offensive threat now and Ginobli is showing considerable improvement, but both are showing signs of slowing down. The big SA problem is interior defense. There isn’t any. Neither Duncan nor McDyess are capable of stopping other team’s bigs at the rim. They also give up far to many offensive rebounds to the better teams. That was a major problem last year and it still is this season. Teams are just throwing the ball up there and letting their big men pound the boards for put backs. If you can’t clean your own defensive backboards you can’t win. The loss of speed allows other teams to run on you and if your transition isn’t quick enough and San Antonio doesn’t have a true fast break. The Spurs fast break consist of TP taking the ball and going straight at the defense. He’s to be commended, but he can be stopped. The Lakers bigs don’t leave their feet when Parker drives which means he doesn’t get his shot off. I love the Spurs and I will continue to pull for them, but I’m a basketball junkie that studies the game and this roster just won’t do the job. There is one last chance and that is for Pop to throw Mahinmi to the Wolves and see if he can rise to the challenge. He has great hops and young legs. He needs to be blooded to see if he can help defend the rim. Don’t tell me that Blair can do that, because against the teams with two and three seven footers on the floor, Blair is overmatched. Love his aggresiveness and hustle, but that can’t make up for being 6’5 or 6’6. I sure hope I’m wrong in what I see but can anybody show me what I’m missing?
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