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simmytbone · 06-16-2014, 01:35 AM

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ba...030041855.html

Hey guys,

15 years ago, the San Antonio Spurs won their very 1st Championship in the NBA and now, 15 years later, they've done it again for a 5th time, and now, they are really celebrating in San Antonio after def. the Miami Heat in a Rematch 4-1 and as for Duncan def. Lebron in the Rubber Match, as Meatloaf would say, "Two out of Three ain't bad"

Here's the story:

San Antonio downs the Miami Heat in Game 5, wins the 2013-14 NBA championship
By Kelly Dwyer | Ball Don't Lie

The San Antonio Spurs should have been able to see it coming a mile away. The Miami Heat had three days to grit their teeth and prepare to keep its championship dreams alive after a Game 4 loss, with Chris Bosh more or less predicting a win, LeBron James imploring his teammates to follow his lead, and the Heat’s collective backs against the figurative wall. For the first quarter, at least, it looked like the obvious storyline would play out – LeBron managed 17 first quarter points, and the Heat were up 22-6 at one point and finished the first frame up 29-22, the team’s first advantage to end the first quarter in five Finals tries.

Then, the Spurs started passing again. They started taking chances offensively and backing off of the Heat’s poor spacing on the other end. The script completely flipped, and before Miami knew it, the defending champs were down 20 points on the road, that impressive 16-point advantage a distant memory. Shot after shot went in, James’ teammates failed to step in to help their two-time Finals MVP, and by the time the confetti settled, the Spurs had taken Game 5 by a 104-87 score and won the 2013-14 NBA championship while utilizing some of the most impressive team play this league has seen since, well, the last time the Spurs won the title.

Or the time before that. Or the two times prior to that. Five times in total, since Gregg Popovich and Tim Duncan joined forces in San Antonio just prior to the 1997-98 season. One month into that season, after his Houston Rockets took on Duncan’s Spurs, Charles Barkley exclaimed to reporters that he had “seen the future,” and that it wore Duncan’s uniform number. Charles couldn’t have possibly been talking about June of 2014 when making such an apt declaration.

Duncan scored 14 points, added eight boards with two blocks, and offered his usual expert help defense in the win, finishing the series with averages of 15.4 points and 10 rebounds, all while looking like the sort of player that could do this all over again in June of 2015. San Antonio overcame a miserable shooting night from former Finals MVP Tony Parker, who shot 7-18 on his way to 16 points (missing his first ten from the field) in the win as LeBron James continually went underneath the screens set for Parker, daring him to shoot.

Shoot he did, missing quite a few along the way, but Miami’s defensive maneuver allowed the Spurs to start their possessions far closer to the basket than usual, and eventually the poor spacing caught up to Miami. Manu Ginobili keyed a first half surge and finished with 19 points and four assists, while Patty Mills came off the same Spurs bench to toss in a blistering 17 points while making 5-8 three-pointers. Miami was unable to counter on the other end, going long stretches without scoring, completely incapable of setting up anything offensively that didn’t heavily rely on James doing all the damage individually.

Of course, it didn’t hurt for San Antonio that James was once again closely watched by Kawhi Leonard.

To spy Leonard’s play and body language early on, it was apparent that he was going to have to be the star-in-waiting aid San Antonio in its comeback. While his veteran teammates appeared a little shook and unsure at the initial Miami onslaught, Leonard still moved with and without the ball offensively, while making a series of intelligent moves on the other end even as James racked up the point. He was unflappable despite the early deficit, and as the Heat settled down Leonard’s active play eventually began to offer some tangible results.

The third year swingman finished with 22 points and 10 rebounds, staying strong in the second half as well, giving the Spurs the sort of all around demon that Miami’s older legs just couldn’t counter. It was obvious, even with the Spurs down double digit points early, that this was going to be Leonard’s night.

He didn’t completely shut James down, no one ever could, as LeBron ended his 2013-14 season with a 31-point, 10-rebound, five-assists and two-block line. Leonard earned that Finals MVP trophy, though, especially on a night where other potential candidates (Tony Parker in particular) struggled so mightily out of the gate.

The questions surrounding Miami’s future – James, Wade and Bosh can all become free agents next month if they choose that route – are for another day. Wade is clearly in decline, Bosh still struggles to find a fit in Miami’s offense, and LeBron James looked absolutely fatigued down the stretch of the deciding Game 5. This outfit may not take in the litany of championships that James once half-jokingly predicted for them, but they did reach the Finals in four consecutive seasons, an NBA feat we haven’t seen in three decades, and no amount of 2014-level disappointment or summertime intrigue about their future can take away their two championship rings.

San Antonio? The franchise is back where it belongs, at the top of the NBA’s figurative heap, doing past Spurs legends from David Robinson to Bruce Bowen to Jaren Jackson to Avery Johnson to Speedy Claxton proud as they shared the ball and embraced role players while putting each other in a position to both create and succeed. Tired sportswriter-isms about “playing the right way” or valuing the team above all are usually and rightfully responded to with appropriate eye rolls, but this Spurs team was an absolute pleasure to take in.

In the end, maybe it is OK to be angry at the Miami Heat for the way they finished its attempt at a championship defense. In losing in just five games, they denied us a chance to watch the San Antonio Spurs play basketball for another two games.

Someone should have to pay for that. At least we have five years’ worth of championship performances to rewind and re-watch.

credit: sports.yahoo.com

San Antonio Spurs; 5x 5x 5x 5x 5x NBA CHAMPIONS

GOD BLESS YOU TIM DUNCAN AND GOD BLESS THE SPURS!!

and now, here's a song that fits perfectly for this team

It's called "We Are the Champions" by Queen

Check it out!

1960'sTVfan · 06-16-2014, 09:51 AM

Well, those arrogant Spurs got what they wanted, a rematch with Miami in the finals, and this time they won. I hope they are satisfied, they have had this obsession about getting revenge ever since Miami beat them last year. Five championships now for Duncan, just how many rings does the clown want? What else does he want to prove? Duncan, Parker, Ginobili, coach Popovich, the whole team is arrogant.

Obviously, I don't like the Spurs. I haven't liked them ever since David Robinson joined the team 25 years ago. However, what goes up must come down. Eventually, the team will become the doormat of the NBA, and they will languish at the bottom of the standings for many years.

simmytbone · 06-16-2014, 01:27 PM

arrogant? You gotta be kidding me

The Spurs are all class, you wanna talk about arrogant, what about the heat?

Lebron James thinks he's the best in the world, well guess what?

The Best in the World got his butt handed to him on a silver platter

Thank GOD for the Spurs and I'd rather have the Spurs than the Heat although I do like D-Wade

I think you're just mad and don't wanna give them the credit that they deserve

You don't hear bad things about them and that's b/c they don't get in trouble unlike certain teams and players

#GOSPURSGO

MrCleveland · 06-16-2014, 01:39 PM

Duncan may finally retire with a handfull of rings.

LeBron may go west next year...or this year!

PS-LeBron is NO Michael Jordan!

simmytbone · 06-16-2014, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrCleveland

PS-LeBron is NO Michael Jordan!

There will NEVER be another Michael Jordan, he's THE Best Player on the Planet

simmytbone · 06-16-2014, 01:55 PM

I need to also remind everyone that the Spurs showed everyone what team ball is all about

Everyone on the team is a superstar, there's no I in team and I think that other players including Kobe, Lebron, Carmelo and yes, even Russell Westbrook needs to learn to play like a team

1 man can't do it on his own, ask Isiah Thomas and Michael Jordan, they needed help when they won championships and they got help

TVFactFan · 06-16-2014, 08:35 PM

How does Lebron not show up at home?

simmytbone · 06-16-2014, 11:01 PM

Let me say this:

The Heat had it comin' and the Spurs were really prepared, not to mention, the Heat didn't have Mike Miller and Shaq was right on about the Heat not clinching a 3-peat

When the Heat fired Mike Miller and he went to the Grizzlies, the Heat didn't stand a chance

Just like 3 years ago, when the Heat had James and Bosh on their team in a rematch, the Mavs had a squad and they beat the Heat to win their 1st title

1960'sTVfan · 06-17-2014, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tnawcwvictoriafa

I think you're just mad and don't wanna give them the credit that they deserve

You don't hear bad things about them and that's b/c they don't get in trouble unlike certain teams and players

I'm not mad, I just don't like the Spurs. I have to accept the fact they won the championship this year, but I won't give them credit for anything. It doesn't matter to me what type of citizens they are or how they behave off the court, I just don't like them, period.

I'm not a Miami Heat fan either, I'm actually neutral when it comes to them, it makes no difference to me either way whether they win or lose.

I used to follow the Jazz when Stockton and Malone played there, also followed them but not as close when DWill and Boozer played there. Right now, I'm not really following any specific team, just watch games on TV once in a while.

simmytbone · 06-17-2014, 05:14 PM

and you want to talk about arrogance, I'll give ya just 2 words:

Mario Chalmers

I mean, this guy is not only cocky and arrogant, but this guy plays too rough and commits flagrant fouls

If I were Pat Riley, I'd kick him to the curb

TVFactFan · 06-17-2014, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tnawcwvictoriafa

and you want to talk about arrogance, I'll give ya just 2 words:

Mario Chalmers

I mean, this guy is not only cocky and arrogant, but this guy plays too rough and commits flagrant fouls

If I were Pat Riley, I'd kick him to the curb

chalmers should be cut because he is not good

isiahthomas · 06-21-2014, 10:55 AM

TVFactFan, what are you talking about Lebron didn't show up at their home games? Lebron showed up but Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh didn't show up. Dwayne and Chris needs to go because they suck. Dwayne used to be very good when he was young but he's gotten older and he's not good anymore. Chris is scared to take the ball to the basket and he doesn't rebound a lot. His defense is terrible. He's a pus*y LOL. Mario Chalmers does suck and they need to get rid of coach Erik Spoelstra because he doesn't know how to coach.

TVFactFan · 06-21-2014, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by isiahthomas

TVFactFan, what are you talking about Lebron didn't show up at their home games? Lebron showed up but Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh didn't show up. Dwayne and Chris needs to go because they suck. Dwayne used to be very good when he was young but he's gotten older and he's not good anymore. Chris is scared to take the ball to the basket and he doesn't rebound a lot. His defense is terrible. He's a pus*y LOL. Mario Chalmers does suck and they need to get rid of coach Erik Spoelstra because he doesn't know how to coach.

lebron didnt attack like i think he should have from the start of the game

isiahthomas · 06-21-2014, 01:46 PM

If Lebron wasn't on Miami's team, they wouldn't have even made it to the finals LOL. They probably wouldn't have made the playoffs LOL. So you may think Lebron didn't play well at home but Lebron shouldn't have to do everything. His teammates should've played well and they didn't. The Spurs should've swept them. Lebron is in the same situation he was in with Cleveland.

TVFactFan · 06-21-2014, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by isiahthomas

If Lebron wasn't on Miami's team, they wouldn't have even made it to the finals LOL. They probably wouldn't have made the playoffs LOL. So you may think Lebron didn't play well at home but Lebron shouldn't have to do everything. His teammates should've played well and they didn't. The Spurs should've swept them. Lebron is in the same situation he was in with Cleveland.

In game 3 he took took too long to get started. He was trying to get everyone else involved first

06-16-2014, 01:35 AM	#1
simmytbone Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 17, 2009 Posts: 1,513	San Antonio Spurs; 5x NBA Champions http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ba...030041855.html Hey guys, 15 years ago, the San Antonio Spurs won their very 1st Championship in the NBA and now, 15 years later, they've done it again for a 5th time, and now, they are really celebrating in San Antonio after def. the Miami Heat in a Rematch 4-1 and as for Duncan def. Lebron in the Rubber Match, as Meatloaf would say, "Two out of Three ain't bad" Here's the story: San Antonio downs the Miami Heat in Game 5, wins the 2013-14 NBA championship By Kelly Dwyer \| Ball Don't Lie The San Antonio Spurs should have been able to see it coming a mile away. The Miami Heat had three days to grit their teeth and prepare to keep its championship dreams alive after a Game 4 loss, with Chris Bosh more or less predicting a win, LeBron James imploring his teammates to follow his lead, and the Heat’s collective backs against the figurative wall. For the first quarter, at least, it looked like the obvious storyline would play out – LeBron managed 17 first quarter points, and the Heat were up 22-6 at one point and finished the first frame up 29-22, the team’s first advantage to end the first quarter in five Finals tries. Then, the Spurs started passing again. They started taking chances offensively and backing off of the Heat’s poor spacing on the other end. The script completely flipped, and before Miami knew it, the defending champs were down 20 points on the road, that impressive 16-point advantage a distant memory. Shot after shot went in, James’ teammates failed to step in to help their two-time Finals MVP, and by the time the confetti settled, the Spurs had taken Game 5 by a 104-87 score and won the 2013-14 NBA championship while utilizing some of the most impressive team play this league has seen since, well, the last time the Spurs won the title. Or the time before that. Or the two times prior to that. Five times in total, since Gregg Popovich and Tim Duncan joined forces in San Antonio just prior to the 1997-98 season. One month into that season, after his Houston Rockets took on Duncan’s Spurs, Charles Barkley exclaimed to reporters that he had “seen the future,” and that it wore Duncan’s uniform number. Charles couldn’t have possibly been talking about June of 2014 when making such an apt declaration. Duncan scored 14 points, added eight boards with two blocks, and offered his usual expert help defense in the win, finishing the series with averages of 15.4 points and 10 rebounds, all while looking like the sort of player that could do this all over again in June of 2015. San Antonio overcame a miserable shooting night from former Finals MVP Tony Parker, who shot 7-18 on his way to 16 points (missing his first ten from the field) in the win as LeBron James continually went underneath the screens set for Parker, daring him to shoot. Shoot he did, missing quite a few along the way, but Miami’s defensive maneuver allowed the Spurs to start their possessions far closer to the basket than usual, and eventually the poor spacing caught up to Miami. Manu Ginobili keyed a first half surge and finished with 19 points and four assists, while Patty Mills came off the same Spurs bench to toss in a blistering 17 points while making 5-8 three-pointers. Miami was unable to counter on the other end, going long stretches without scoring, completely incapable of setting up anything offensively that didn’t heavily rely on James doing all the damage individually. Of course, it didn’t hurt for San Antonio that James was once again closely watched by Kawhi Leonard. To spy Leonard’s play and body language early on, it was apparent that he was going to have to be the star-in-waiting aid San Antonio in its comeback. While his veteran teammates appeared a little shook and unsure at the initial Miami onslaught, Leonard still moved with and without the ball offensively, while making a series of intelligent moves on the other end even as James racked up the point. He was unflappable despite the early deficit, and as the Heat settled down Leonard’s active play eventually began to offer some tangible results. The third year swingman finished with 22 points and 10 rebounds, staying strong in the second half as well, giving the Spurs the sort of all around demon that Miami’s older legs just couldn’t counter. It was obvious, even with the Spurs down double digit points early, that this was going to be Leonard’s night. He didn’t completely shut James down, no one ever could, as LeBron ended his 2013-14 season with a 31-point, 10-rebound, five-assists and two-block line. Leonard earned that Finals MVP trophy, though, especially on a night where other potential candidates (Tony Parker in particular) struggled so mightily out of the gate. The questions surrounding Miami’s future – James, Wade and Bosh can all become free agents next month if they choose that route – are for another day. Wade is clearly in decline, Bosh still struggles to find a fit in Miami’s offense, and LeBron James looked absolutely fatigued down the stretch of the deciding Game 5. This outfit may not take in the litany of championships that James once half-jokingly predicted for them, but they did reach the Finals in four consecutive seasons, an NBA feat we haven’t seen in three decades, and no amount of 2014-level disappointment or summertime intrigue about their future can take away their two championship rings. San Antonio? The franchise is back where it belongs, at the top of the NBA’s figurative heap, doing past Spurs legends from David Robinson to Bruce Bowen to Jaren Jackson to Avery Johnson to Speedy Claxton proud as they shared the ball and embraced role players while putting each other in a position to both create and succeed. Tired sportswriter-isms about “playing the right way” or valuing the team above all are usually and rightfully responded to with appropriate eye rolls, but this Spurs team was an absolute pleasure to take in. In the end, maybe it is OK to be angry at the Miami Heat for the way they finished its attempt at a championship defense. In losing in just five games, they denied us a chance to watch the San Antonio Spurs play basketball for another two games. Someone should have to pay for that. At least we have five years’ worth of championship performances to rewind and re-watch. *credit: sports.yahoo.com* San Antonio Spurs; 5x 5x 5x 5x 5x NBA CHAMPIONS GOD BLESS YOU TIM DUNCAN AND GOD BLESS THE SPURS!! and now, here's a song that fits perfectly for this team It's called "We Are the Champions" by Queen Check it out!
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06-16-2014, 09:51 AM	#2
1960'sTVfan Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 30, 2009 Posts: 6,152	Well, those arrogant Spurs got what they wanted, a rematch with Miami in the finals, and this time they won. I hope they are satisfied, they have had this obsession about getting revenge ever since Miami beat them last year. Five championships now for Duncan, just how many rings does the clown want? What else does he want to prove? Duncan, Parker, Ginobili, coach Popovich, the whole team is arrogant. Obviously, I don't like the Spurs. I haven't liked them ever since David Robinson joined the team 25 years ago. However, what goes up must come down. Eventually, the team will become the doormat of the NBA, and they will languish at the bottom of the standings for many years.

06-16-2014, 01:27 PM	#3
simmytbone Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 17, 2009 Posts: 1,513	arrogant? You gotta be kidding me The Spurs are all class, you wanna talk about arrogant, what about the heat? Lebron James thinks he's the best in the world, well guess what? The Best in the World got his butt handed to him on a silver platter Thank GOD for the Spurs and I'd rather have the Spurs than the Heat although I do like D-Wade I think you're just mad and don't wanna give them the credit that they deserve You don't hear bad things about them and that's b/c they don't get in trouble unlike certain teams and players #GOSPURSGO

06-16-2014, 01:55 PM	#6
simmytbone Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 17, 2009 Posts: 1,513	I need to also remind everyone that the Spurs showed everyone what team ball is all about Everyone on the team is a superstar, there's no I in team and I think that other players including Kobe, Lebron, Carmelo and yes, even Russell Westbrook needs to learn to play like a team 1 man can't do it on his own, ask Isiah Thomas and Michael Jordan, they needed help when they won championships and they got help

06-16-2014, 08:35 PM	#7
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,144	How does Lebron not show up at home?

06-16-2014, 11:01 PM	#8
simmytbone Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 17, 2009 Posts: 1,513	Let me say this: The Heat had it comin' and the Spurs were really prepared, not to mention, the Heat didn't have Mike Miller and Shaq was right on about the Heat not clinching a 3-peat When the Heat fired Mike Miller and he went to the Grizzlies, the Heat didn't stand a chance Just like 3 years ago, when the Heat had James and Bosh on their team in a rematch, the Mavs had a squad and they beat the Heat to win their 1st title

06-17-2014, 05:14 PM	#10
simmytbone Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 17, 2009 Posts: 1,513	and you want to talk about arrogance, I'll give ya just 2 words: Mario Chalmers I mean, this guy is not only cocky and arrogant, but this guy plays too rough and commits flagrant fouls If I were Pat Riley, I'd kick him to the curb

06-21-2014, 10:55 AM	#12
isiahthomas Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	TVFactFan, what are you talking about Lebron didn't show up at their home games? Lebron showed up but Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh didn't show up. Dwayne and Chris needs to go because they suck. Dwayne used to be very good when he was young but he's gotten older and he's not good anymore. Chris is scared to take the ball to the basket and he doesn't rebound a lot. His defense is terrible. He's a pus*y LOL. Mario Chalmers does suck and they need to get rid of coach Erik Spoelstra because he doesn't know how to coach.

06-21-2014, 01:46 PM	#14
isiahthomas Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	If Lebron wasn't on Miami's team, they wouldn't have even made it to the finals LOL. They probably wouldn't have made the playoffs LOL. So you may think Lebron didn't play well at home but Lebron shouldn't have to do everything. His teammates should've played well and they didn't. The Spurs should've swept them. Lebron is in the same situation he was in with Cleveland.