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Are the Spurs winning this way one of the best things that could happen for basketball?

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by crossover, Jun 12, 2014.

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Imagine if the Spurs didn't exist. The top NBA teams would be the Heat, OKC, and the LA Clippers. The first is known for "stacking" for rings. The second has been reduced to two star Hero ball. And the third is known for flashy dunks and flop city. All three whine to the refs incessantly and play games with the whistle game like no other.

Yes Spurs haters will point and claim that sometimes they are guilty floppers/whistle biters in the game but for the most part, we haven't seen that side of them in the playoffs. They have done it by far less than the Heat and the Clippers.

During the broadcast, I believe it was Mark Jackson who said "The Spurs have cornered the market on pure-hearted players." I play basketball weekly with various groups/leagues and you hear stuff like "Oh yeah baby! Spurs basketball!" after a nice series of passes that leads to an easy layup. When a guy says he's hoping the Heat win, everyone starts chuckling and shaking their heads. What's interesting is it's not just the older guys too but the kids still in school saying it too. Unselfish, humility, respect for your coach/teammates, thinking man's, team basketball. Less showboating, less whistle biting, less hero ball.

If the Spurs couldn't compete after last year, I think in many people's minds it wouldn't validate the Spurs singular and unique approach to basketball in this modern NBA era. The Spurs winning it this way is good for basketball.

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not many teams ca do what the spurs can do tho?

how many teams have THE GOAT head coach, and a great front office, and aging but great players?

#2 Mr. Space City, Jun 12, 2014
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The spurs play team ball even better than all the current football teams, with the exception of Germany.

That's how good their teamwork is.

#3 supdudes, Jun 12, 2014
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I wish every team plays like this so that we can watch basketball the strategic and athletic game instead of basketball the celebrity game.

#4 RedEyesKirby, Jun 12, 2014
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You forget that a strong idea formed inside Lebron's head when he faced the Spurs in the Finals with the Cavs.

#5 daywalker02, Jun 12, 2014
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I think the NBA is more interesting when Lebron loses.

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Imagine if the Spurs didn't exist. The top NBA teams would be the Heat, OKC, and the LA Clippers. The first is known for "stacking" for rings. The second has been reduced to two star Hero ball. And the third is known for flashy dunks and flop city. All three whine to the refs incessantly and play games with the whistle game like no other.

Yes Spurs haters will point and claim that sometimes they are guilty floppers/whistle biters in the game but for the most part, we haven't seen that side of them in the playoffs. They have done it by far less than the Heat and the Clippers.

During the broadcast, I believe it was Mark Jackson who said "The Spurs have cornered the market on pure-hearted players." I play basketball weekly with various groups/leagues and you hear stuff like "Oh yeah baby! Spurs basketball!" after a nice series of passes that leads to an easy layup. When a guy says he's hoping the Heat win, everyone starts chuckling and shaking their heads. What's interesting is it's not just the older guys too but the kids still in school saying it too. Unselfish, humility, respect for your coach/teammates, thinking man's, team basketball. Less showboating, less whistle biting, less hero ball.

If the Spurs couldn't compete after last year, I think in many people's minds it wouldn't validate the Spurs singular and unique approach to basketball in this modern NBA era. The Spurs winning it this way is good for basketball.
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It is nothing groundbreaking. The Spurs played this European brand of basketball with American players for some years.

It is all about the team, all about ball movement and off the ball movement, all about shooting, team defense.

They have someone who is worlds better than a McHale to execute it.

They can plug in any role player and they look like stars in games and in other games one of the Big Three closes it out for them.

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I love team basketball. It is totally old school. It is "system" over "stars." The opposite of "hero" ball.

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its just fantastic basketball to watch.

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I absolutely love the Spurs brand of basketball. Going to show my kids tapes of this series one day. This is the best thing thats happened in basketball since the invention of the three point line.

#10 ThisIsOurCity, Jun 12, 2014
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Panda23 said: ↑

its just fantastic basketball to watch.
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Poetry in motion.

#11 Nieto, Jun 12, 2014
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RedEyesKirby said: ↑

I wish every team plays like this so that we can watch basketball the strategic and athletic game instead of basketball the celebrity game.
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I would have to disagree, amazing team play like what the Spurs are doing is beautiful, but let's not lie individual performances are still amazing. When we recall iconic moments from league history its mostly about individual performances.

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I absolutely love the Spurs brand of basketball. Going to show my kids tapes of this series one day. This is the best thing thats happened in basketball since the invention of the three point line.
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Ironically, Popovich hates threes. He incorporates them into his system because he has to, but I'm pretty sure he wants to do away with it.

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Ironically, Popovich hates threes. He incorporates them into his system because he has to, but I'm pretty sure he wants to do away with it.
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What? I think you've gotten Pop and Phil Jackson confused.

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What? I think you've gotten Pop and Phil Jackson confused.
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http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2014/6/8/5790178/gregg-popovich-threes-nba-finals-notebook-heat-vs-spurs

But you never know what you may learn, like this little gem: Gregg Popovich hates the three-point shot.

When you watch the Spurs, you immediately think of their well-designed sets, proper spacing and high efficiency. When you watch them closely, you also note that his players are unafraid to let threes fly in transition. Then you think that Popovich is some kind of tactical genius for playing this way and that he must love the three and what it's done for him and his team. And you're wrong.

"I hate it," Popovich said. "To me it's not basketball but you got to use it. If you don't use it, you're in big trouble. But you sort of feel like it's cheating. You know, like two points, that's what you get when you make a basket. Now you get three, so you got to deal with it. I don't think I don't think there's anybody who is not dealing with it."
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Spurs suck. And this circle jerk is gross.

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no **** san antonio

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Spurs suck. And this circle jerk is gross.
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Why? It's not in the Rockets forum, it's in the NBA. Boo ****ing hoo.

#18 dandorotik, Jun 12, 2014

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love the spurs because it goes to show, heart, teamwork, chemistry and a great coach + disciplined talented players go a long way. it's just stacking stars...granted the spurs do have HOF coach, and 3 guys, but their veteran experience and teamwork, just incredible.

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Another point is that perhaps this will further increase parity in the NBA. Organizations will strive harder to build a stronger team rather than slumming it until they get one or more "franchise players."

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