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Why isnt the media mentioning the Spurs as a legit title contender?

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by ObamaFan, Apr 25, 2012.

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  1. ObamaFan

    ObamaFan Member

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    I mean i understand what happened last year to them in the first round. But honestly the Spurs look like the best team in the NBA right now (cant believe ESPN hasnt mentioned them once, or First Take or anything else)

    I keep hearing OKC, Miami, and Chicago as title contenders. But the Spurs are not getting any respect. I cant believe ESPN is actually mentioning the Knicks over the Spurs

    The Spurs have a healthy Ginobili, ad Parker. Duncan is playing well, and their bench is SCARY. Boris Diaw, Gary Neal, Danny Green, and Thiago Splitter WOW

    not to mention a stud rookie in Kawhi Leonard. man i dont know who will beat the Spurs this year man

    Im a Rockets Fan first and foremost, but i have family who live in San Antonio, and they have always been hugh Spurs Fans. But even i have to admit they look like the team to beat in the playoffs
     
    #1 ObamaFan, Apr 25, 2012
  2. CantBeRight

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    I just can't see it..
     
    #2 CantBeRight, Apr 25, 2012
  3. heypartner

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    They were the #1 seed last year as well. 61 wins.
     
    #3 heypartner, Apr 25, 2012
  4. Jontro

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    You can't be right.
     
    #4 Jontro, Apr 25, 2012
  5. VBG

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    The loss to the Grizzlies last year.

    However, the Spurs are being mentioned as title contenders by everyone. They aren't talked about as much but they are always mentioned as title contenders. Especially after their destruction of LA
     
    #5 VBG, Apr 25, 2012
  6. Jontro

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    Here's what Bush had to say about the Spurs this year..

    <iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/37150WDTI6c" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
    #6 Jontro, Apr 25, 2012
  7. tokenbk

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    Skip does it literally every day
     
    #7 tokenbk, Apr 25, 2012
  8. Zboy

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    They are contenders but people have doubts because of:

    1) Age/injuries of their superstars and if they will be able to hold up through the playoffs.

    2) Their young players which have done very well during the regular season but it still remains to be seen if they will be as effective in the playoffs.
     
    #8 Zboy, Apr 25, 2012
  9. RMGEEGEE

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    People waiting on first round to see how they perform.

    I suppose that is taking the easy way out.
     
    #9 RMGEEGEE, Apr 25, 2012
  10. dreamshakin

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    Have you ever watched first take. They talk about the spurs winning the west everyday
     
    #10 dreamshakin, Apr 25, 2012
  11. tinman

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    they learned from last years series. rest their stars and balance them out with good youth.

    I think they will make it the WCF vs Thunder.
     
    #11 tinman, Apr 25, 2012
  12. br0ken_shad0w

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    Because no one really gives a **** about the Spurs. THe media like young, hot teams like the Bulls and Thunder or perenial talking points like the Lakers and Heat.
     
    #12 br0ken_shad0w, Apr 25, 2012
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    This.
     
    #13 epicbeardabe, Apr 25, 2012
  14. t_mac1

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    1) Depth does't matter much in the playoffs.
    2) Can Duncan/Parker/Manu play 38 effective minutes game in and game out?
    3) Superstars win in the playoffs. The Spurs have zero.
     
    #14 t_mac1, Apr 25, 2012
  15. AB423

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    Because they don't want another boring finals match-up.
     
    #15 AB423, Apr 25, 2012
  16. VBG

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    The number 1 offense in the NBA is boring?
     
    #16 VBG, Apr 25, 2012
  17. Fefo

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    The spurs have zero supertars? lol... the hate in this forums...


    you probably havent watch a single spurs game this season...
     
    #17 Fefo, Apr 25, 2012
  18. t_mac1

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    Who is their superstar? TP has been great this season, but he's not a superstar.
     
    #18 t_mac1, Apr 25, 2012
  19. Royals Ego

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    you must be new to the NBA
     
    #19 Royals Ego, Apr 25, 2012
  20. Juxtaposed Jolt

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    Would the Spurs win a playoff series against the Jazz if Parker / Gino / Duncan sat out for the entire series?

    Serious question.
     
    #20 Juxtaposed Jolt, Apr 25, 2012
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