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MonarC · 11-28-2008, 11:16 AM

Spurs Still Among Leagues Best

For the last ten years the San Antonio Spurs have been the preeminent team in theNBA. Since 1999 the Spurs have won four NBA Titles behind the play of future hall of fame big man Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili. With Parker a Ginobili out, many in NBA circles felt as if the Spurs had lost a step on the rest of the league.

When Roger Mason, Jr. became the Spurs biggest offseason acquisition, many felt that perhaps the best team in the league would take a step back. Maybe not…

The Spurs, without Ginobili, started the season at 5-5 despite missing two of their three top scorers and with a heavy reliance on ten time All-Star Duncan. While many felt the most prolific team in the league throughout the past decade would take a step back, the Spurs have managed to remain one game in front of the rest of the best in the Western Conference, despite the growth of the Utah Jazz, Portland Trailblazers and Phoenix Suns.

After a slow start, however, San Antonio finds itself among the best teams in the disappointing Western Conference.
Manu, a sixth man of the year candidate, and one of the premiere scorers in the NBA returned to the team on Monday, providing one of the best Franchises in the history of the NBA with another weapon to stake its claim with the best in the League.

The Lakers started the campaign 12-1 and find themselves in the mix of an ultra-competitive West. San Antonio begins the weekend at 6-4 and remains one of the teams to beat in the West.

Parker and Ginobili each average, when healthy, close to 20 points per game. With Hall of Famer, Tim Duncan, there to do the dirty work, San Antonio once again finds itself among the premier teams in the league.

With the big three still in tact, and Mason emerging as a star, the Spurs will remain a beast in the Western Conference.

http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=10754

Big C · 11-28-2008, 02:10 PM

WHY WON'T THEY JUST GO AWAY?!

They are so boring!

TVFactFan · 11-28-2008, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MonarC

Spurs Still Among Leagues Best

For the last ten years the San Antonio Spurs have been the preeminent team in theNBA. Since 1999 the Spurs have won four NBA Titles behind the play of future hall of fame big man Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili. With Parker a Ginobili out, many in NBA circles felt as if the Spurs had lost a step on the rest of the league.

When Roger Mason, Jr. became the Spurs biggest offseason acquisition, many felt that perhaps the best team in the league would take a step back. Maybe not…

The Spurs, without Ginobili, started the season at 5-5 despite missing two of their three top scorers and with a heavy reliance on ten time All-Star Duncan. While many felt the most prolific team in the league throughout the past decade would take a step back, the Spurs have managed to remain one game in front of the rest of the best in the Western Conference, despite the growth of the Utah Jazz, Portland Trailblazers and Phoenix Suns.

After a slow start, however, San Antonio finds itself among the best teams in the disappointing Western Conference.
Manu, a sixth man of the year candidate, and one of the premiere scorers in the NBA returned to the team on Monday, providing one of the best Franchises in the history of the NBA with another weapon to stake its claim with the best in the League.

The Lakers started the campaign 12-1 and find themselves in the mix of an ultra-competitive West. San Antonio begins the weekend at 6-4 and remains one of the teams to beat in the West.

Parker and Ginobili each average, when healthy, close to 20 points per game. With Hall of Famer, Tim Duncan, there to do the dirty work, San Antonio once again finds itself among the premier teams in the league.

With the big three still in tact, and Mason emerging as a star, the Spurs will remain a beast in the Western Conference.

http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=10754

I wasn't expecting Manu Back so soon. I think the Spurs are 9-6 now

littlebelle · 11-28-2008, 06:06 PM

My team's 12-1... as far as the 08-09 NBA season's goes... I'm doin GREAT. Are there any big basketball fans on here? seems like most of the attention is on football on this board.

TVFactFan · 11-28-2008, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by littlebelle

My team's 12-1... as far as the 08-09 NBA season's goes... I'm doin GREAT. Are there any big basketball fans on here? seems like most of the attention is on football on this board.

I think me and you are the only NBA fans on this board. Not of lot of a NBA fans are on this board.

Big C · 11-28-2008, 06:28 PM

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Are there any big basketball fans on here?

Technically, I don't have a favorite team, but I love to watch games when I have a chance to.

Basketball is a great sport that can deliver the best highlights- dunks, blocks, assists, great shots, etc.

MonarC · 11-28-2008, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by FSU

WHY WON'T THEY JUST GO AWAY?!

They are so boring!

littlebelle · 11-28-2008, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TVandSportsGuy

I think me and you are the only NBA fans on this board. Not of lot of a NBA fans are on this board.

So I'm guessing you don't like the 76ers? It'll be fun discussing NBA games w/ you- seeing you get pissed.

littlebelle · 11-28-2008, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FSU

Technically, I don't have a favorite team, but I love to watch games when I have a chance to.

Basketball is a great sport that can deliver the best highlights- dunks, blocks, assists, great shots, etc.

You know me Chris, I like hoops almost more then I like football so it really sucks not having anyone on the board to discuss it with.

Dutabi84 · 11-28-2008, 08:12 PM

Big Timberwolves fan, the only problem is Kevin McHale is causing me a lot of grief.

Big C · 11-28-2008, 08:15 PM

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You know me Chris, I like hoops almost more then I like football so it really sucks not having anyone on the board to discuss it with.

You any good at playing basketball?

Trust me when I say this- I SUCK at playing hoops.

You could beat me 100-0.

littlebelle · 11-28-2008, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by FSU

You any good at playing basketball?

Trust me when I say this- I SUCK at playing hoops.

You could beat me 100-0.

Yeah, I'm not tall, but I'm not too shabby.

MonarC · 11-28-2008, 08:51 PM

Wait it gets even better....

Tony Parker returning tonight

The Spurs are back at full strength.

An hour-and-a-half before tipoff for Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies, the Spurs announced that All-Star point guard Tony Parker, out since spraining his left ankle on Nov. 7, would suit up for the game at AT&T Center.

Parker suffered a Grade 2 sprain of the left ankle as he drove the baseline and left his feet for a shot attempt in the first quarter of a game against the Miami Heat. The initial diagnosis was for Parker to be out for at least four weeks.

Parker missed only nine games, and the Spurs went 7-2 in those nine. He scored a career-high 55 points, high score by any NBA player this season, in the Spurs' first victory, a 129-125 double-overtime triumph over the Minnesoa Timberwolves on Nov. 5.

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich reported last week that Parker appeared to be ahead of schedule for a return to action. The 2007 NBA Finals MVP has been participating in practice activity for more than a week.

Manu Ginobili, the Spurs' other All-Star guard, returned on Monday after missing the first 12 games of the season. Ginobili had off-season surgery to repair a left ankle impingement.

mysanantonio.com

TVFactFan · 11-28-2008, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by littlebelle

So I'm guessing you don't like the 76ers? It'll be fun discussing NBA games w/ you- seeing you get pissed.

Yeah watching them lose now 38-24 to the Celtics. I don't worry much about the 76ers like I do the Eagles or Phillies because they don't have any STAR PLAYERS which means they are no where near a championship.

Big C · 11-28-2008, 09:43 PM

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I don't worry much about the 76ers like I do the Eagles or Phillies because they don't have any STAR PLAYERS which means they are no where near a championship.

So THAT's why you haven't bashed the Sixers!

11-28-2008, 11:16 AM	#1
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	Spurs Still Among Leagues Best Spurs Still Among Leagues Best For the last ten years the San Antonio Spurs have been the preeminent team in theNBA. Since 1999 the Spurs have won four NBA Titles behind the play of future hall of fame big man Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili. With Parker a Ginobili out, many in NBA circles felt as if the Spurs had lost a step on the rest of the league. When Roger Mason, Jr. became the Spurs biggest offseason acquisition, many felt that perhaps the best team in the league would take a step back. Maybe not… The Spurs, without Ginobili, started the season at 5-5 despite missing two of their three top scorers and with a heavy reliance on ten time All-Star Duncan. While many felt the most prolific team in the league throughout the past decade would take a step back, the Spurs have managed to remain one game in front of the rest of the best in the Western Conference, despite the growth of the Utah Jazz, Portland Trailblazers and Phoenix Suns. After a slow start, however, San Antonio finds itself among the best teams in the disappointing Western Conference. Manu, a sixth man of the year candidate, and one of the premiere scorers in the NBA returned to the team on Monday, providing one of the best Franchises in the history of the NBA with another weapon to stake its claim with the best in the League. The Lakers started the campaign 12-1 and find themselves in the mix of an ultra-competitive West. San Antonio begins the weekend at 6-4 and remains one of the teams to beat in the West. Parker and Ginobili each average, when healthy, close to 20 points per game. With Hall of Famer, Tim Duncan, there to do the dirty work, San Antonio once again finds itself among the premier teams in the league. With the big three still in tact, and Mason emerging as a star, the Spurs will remain a beast in the Western Conference. http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=10754

11-28-2008, 02:10 PM	#2
Big C I Heart Angie Watson Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 21, 2006 Posts: 3,531	WHY WON'T THEY JUST GO AWAY?! They are so boring!

11-28-2008, 06:06 PM	#4
littlebelle Spell Caster Senior Member Join Date: Dec 29, 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,659	My team's 12-1... as far as the 08-09 NBA season's goes... I'm doin GREAT. Are there any big basketball fans on here? seems like most of the attention is on football on this board.

11-28-2008, 08:12 PM	#10
Dutabi84 kittens must die Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 22, 2003 Location: MN/TX Posts: 11,026	Big Timberwolves fan, the only problem is Kevin McHale is causing me a lot of grief.

11-28-2008, 08:51 PM	#13
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	Wait it gets even better.... Tony Parker returning tonight The Spurs are back at full strength. An hour-and-a-half before tipoff for Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies, the Spurs announced that All-Star point guard Tony Parker, out since spraining his left ankle on Nov. 7, would suit up for the game at AT&T Center. Parker suffered a Grade 2 sprain of the left ankle as he drove the baseline and left his feet for a shot attempt in the first quarter of a game against the Miami Heat. The initial diagnosis was for Parker to be out for at least four weeks. Parker missed only nine games, and the Spurs went 7-2 in those nine. He scored a career-high 55 points, high score by any NBA player this season, in the Spurs' first victory, a 129-125 double-overtime triumph over the Minnesoa Timberwolves on Nov. 5. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich reported last week that Parker appeared to be ahead of schedule for a return to action. The 2007 NBA Finals MVP has been participating in practice activity for more than a week. Manu Ginobili, the Spurs' other All-Star guard, returned on Monday after missing the first 12 games of the season. Ginobili had off-season surgery to repair a left ankle impingement. mysanantonio.com