So much for the Spurs chances this year..
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Their chances weren't good even with Manu and now it is totally gone. More importantly, does this signify the end of the Spurs era as we know it?
Duncan isn't getting any younger. He can still put up stats but his overall impact on the game is nowhere near what it used to be.
Manu is injury prone and has a lot of mileage on his legs. How long can his 31-year old body hold up with his aggressive style of play?
Parker remains as the only guy in his prime and the rest of the team is filler. Even the promising guys like Mason and Udoka have limited ceiling for further development as they are already over 28.
I don't see them as a championship contender unless they go through some serious revamping. Nevertheless, they had a wonderful run with a few championships and deserve due recognition.
Duncan isn't getting any younger. He can still put up stats but his overall impact on the game is nowhere near what it used to be.
Manu is injury prone and has a lot of mileage on his legs. How long can his 31-year old body hold up with his aggressive style of play?
Parker remains as the only guy in his prime and the rest of the team is filler. Even the promising guys like Mason and Udoka have limited ceiling for further development as they are already over 28.
I don't see them as a championship contender unless they go through some serious revamping. Nevertheless, they had a wonderful run with a few championships and deserve due recognition.
Well, as you may know, back in the days when the Kings were good, we dreaded the off season as the forum would be overwhelmed with a gazillion trade scenarios, ideas and what not.
An idle mind + seemingly normal kings fan = blather with a high WTF quotient
Suffice to say, we missed seeing our wonderful team in action in more ways than one.
An idle mind + seemingly normal kings fan = blather with a high WTF quotient
Suffice to say, we missed seeing our wonderful team in action in more ways than one.
They were an exaggerated threat. If they were a roadblock at all, it was by way of their experience and overall talent (IF healthy). When the rubber meets the road, they had bad mismatches. Bonner on Odom, committee on Kobe, lanky 7 footer to bother Duncan, probably another 7 footer to add to the mix (which clogs the paint on Parker). Ariza could've hounded Manu if healthy. Spurs can't win at Staples, either.
Imo, Utah is definitely a tougher matchup than SA, mainly because their home court makes it hard even for LA to win there. I would say the same for Portland, but virgins often don't know how to perform when the big moment arrives.
Imo, Utah is definitely a tougher matchup than SA, mainly because their home court makes it hard even for LA to win there. I would say the same for Portland, but virgins often don't know how to perform when the big moment arrives.
We'll see 
Obviously it depends on who they'd play in the second round (the Magic most likely), but even if they do get past them , I just can't see them beating Lebron in a 7 game series
Obviously it depends on who they'd play in the second round (the Magic most likely), but even if they do get past them , I just can't see them beating Lebron in a 7 game series
