First Round: San Antonio Spurs (1) vs. Dallas Mavericks (8)
Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 8:08 am
by INFORMER
Gregg Popovich was asked if there is a secret formula for the franchise's almost unfathomable run of excellence.
"Yes there is," said Popovich, in typical deadpan fashion. "Get the No. 1 pick in the draft every 10 years and make sure that it's a franchise player. That's the formula. That's how lucky you have to be. You've got David (Robinson) for a decade and then Timmy (Duncan) comes. Well, I think most anybody could build around that."
Of course, Popovich is oversimplifying. What the Spurs have created is a program unlike any other in the league, one built on the willingness of three stars to take less money, band together and establish a culture and a pecking order under their no-nonsense coach.
"Everybody knows their secrets," Minnesota Timberwolves coach Rick Adelman said. "It doesn't do you any good, though."
One could argue the Spurs no longer have a Big Three, but a Big Four. Leonard has delivered a career season and is the heir apparent to Duncan's throne. The Spurs are 54-14 when Leonard plays this season.
"He really made a big step forward in the last two months of the season and hopefully he keeps getting better for the playoffs," Ginobili said.
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Re: First Round: San Antonio Spurs (1) vs. Dallas Mavericks
Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 8:13 am
by Sunsfan4life
I'm actually rooting for the Spurs to come out of the west. I can't believe I'm actually saying that, but the alternatives and the respect I've got for them have pushed me to that pt.
Spurs in 5 here.
Re: First Round: San Antonio Spurs (1) vs. Dallas Mavericks
Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 8:33 am
by Mori Chu
I am really rooting for SA. I want to see them get redemption for last year. I think they are the best team in the league and I think they can do it.
Re: First Round: San Antonio Spurs (1) vs. Dallas Mavericks
Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 8:51 am
by carey
I guess I'm rooting for SA, it's just every time I watch Leonard play I'm pissed we didn't draft him because Blanks was annoyed he didn't come work out for us. So what you daft idiot! Sigh.
Re: First Round: San Antonio Spurs (1) vs. Dallas Mavericks
Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 9:28 am
by Sunsfan4life
Anyone else think Rick Carlise is a bit underrated as a coach?
Solid X's and O's guy. Unfortunately Dallas doesn't match up well with SA.
Re: First Round: San Antonio Spurs (1) vs. Dallas Mavericks
Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 10:36 am
by INFORMER
I think he's a top 5 coach.
Re: First Round: San Antonio Spurs (1) vs. Dallas Mavericks
Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 11:10 am
by Ring_Wanted
Parker is torching Dallas' defense off screens (San Antonio's two man game is simply magnificent), yet the Mavs are up by one at halftime after scoring just 12 in the first Q. Devin Harris and the rest of their bench has been huge.
Nice game so far.
Re: First Round: San Antonio Spurs (1) vs. Dallas Mavericks
Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 11:19 am
by TOO
I watch the Spurs and feel like we're just a good big away.. *sigh*
Re: First Round: San Antonio Spurs (1) vs. Dallas Mavericks
Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 12:34 pm
by carey
Did Dallas choke that away or did the Spurs do what they always do and just dominate the end of the game?
Re: First Round: San Antonio Spurs (1) vs. Dallas Mavericks
Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 3:17 pm
by Mori Chu
San Antonio's execution is just so good. If they have the game close in the last 2-3 minutes, they will calmly out-execute you into the ground and win by 3-5 points. That's what they do. They're lethal.
Re: First Round: San Antonio Spurs (1) vs. Dallas Mavericks
Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 8:39 am
by Mori Chu
Craig Sager Jr. interviews Gregg Popovich:
Re: First Round: San Antonio Spurs (1) vs. Dallas Mavericks
Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 8:59 am
by EDC
Dallas making a series out of it. I would much rather watch Dirk and Marion win than the Spurs.
Re: First Round: San Antonio Spurs (1) vs. Dallas Mavericks
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 1:50 pm
by TOO
I feel like Dallas would come out of the East if they were there.
Re: First Round: San Antonio Spurs (1) vs. Dallas Mavericks
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 1:52 pm
by TOO
Alex Len should spend the entire summer watching (old man) Tim Duncan videos.
Re: First Round: San Antonio Spurs (1) vs. Dallas Mavericks
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 1:57 pm
by Ring_Wanted
He even looks slimmer. He is aging more than graciously.
Re: First Round: San Antonio Spurs (1) vs. Dallas Mavericks
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 2:01 pm
by Ring_Wanted
Ah, the old Marion-Parker matchup.
Re: First Round: San Antonio Spurs (1) vs. Dallas Mavericks
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 2:04 pm
by Ring_Wanted
I think Vince Carter has come to be underrated. He is still really fundamentally sound and usually that tends to fly undet the radar.
Re: First Round: San Antonio Spurs (1) vs. Dallas Mavericks
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 2:04 pm
by TOO
I've always thought Brandan Wright should be better than hes been
Re: First Round: San Antonio Spurs (1) vs. Dallas Mavericks
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 2:06 pm
by Ring_Wanted
Bah and Parker is amazing. The other day destroyed the zone. Today he is hitting all kinds of pull up shots.
Re: First Round: San Antonio Spurs (1) vs. Dallas Mavericks
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 2:10 pm
by TOO
Thats what Bledsoe needs to work on, that'd really help his game.
