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Why Spurs can still make one last title run

August 28, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

“The Spurs frustrate teams cuz it’s like playin against your gym teacher and his friends. All fundamentals!” — Comedian Damon Wayans posted on Twitter San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich is normally very reserved whenever he has to address his team’s greatness. But during the 2012 NBA playoffs, after the Spurs outgunned the sports betting … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Gregg Popovich, Kawhi Leonard, Manu Ginobili, Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, sports betting, Steve Smith, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker

TIM DUNCAN: ‘I THOUGHT THIS WAS DEFINITELY OUR TIME’

June 7, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Before Tim Duncan walked off Chesapeake Arena Wednesday night he took the time to hug Kevin Durant and whispered something in his ear. Durant said Duncan basically congratulated the 23-year-old Thunder star for reaching the NBA Finals and wished him good luck. It was a typical Duncan move. His whole NBA career has been one … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Georges St. Pierre, Gregg Popovich, Manu Ginobili, Oklahoma City Thunder, Rush Fit exercise program, San Antonio Spurs, Tim Duncan

WEST FINALS: FIVE THINGS TO WATCH

May 26, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

ESPN basketball guru Stephen A. Smith — also known as Screaming A. or Stephen Naismith, whichever you prefer — says the San Antonio Spurs are unbeatable and doesn’t think any of the teams left in the NBA playoffs, including the Oklahoma City Thunder, can knock them off. “They don’t have a weakness,” Screaming A. says … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Gregg Popovich, James Harden, Kendrick Perkins, Kevin Durant, Manu Ginobili, Nick Collison, Oklahoma City Thunder, Russell Westrook, San Antonio Spurs, Scott Brooks, Serge Ibaka, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker

NEW OLD SPURS SWEEP CLIPPERS

May 16, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

The San Antonio Spurs were not supposed to be this good this season. Tim Duncan is supposed to be too old, Manu Ginobili is supposed to be too injured, and the supporting cast is supposed to be unproven. If we keep ignoring the Spurs they may just make all of us look real silly. The … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Blake Griffin, Chris Paul, Gregg Popovich, Kawhi Leonard, L.A. Clippers, Manu Ginobili, San Antonio Spurs, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker

VIDEO: MANU’S INCREDIBLE LASER PASS

April 20, 2012 by Joel Huerto 1 Comment

Manu Ginobili has made some incredible plays throughout his 10-year NBA career, but the play he made on Friday night against the Los Angeles Lakers may be his most impressive. It started with a missed 3-pointer by Ginobili from the wing. The ball caromed near two Lakers, Pau Gasol and Matt Barnes, but neither one … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Lakers, Manu Ginobili, Matt Bonner, Spurs, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker

WADE ‘INJURY’ SHOULD BE EXAMINED

April 17, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich is notorious for saving superstars Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili during the regular season to keep them fresh for the playoffs. The Spurs even tried to make it look funny by using Duncan’s advanced age as the reason for his absences. Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra seems to be … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Dwyane Wade, Eric Spoelstra, Gregg Popovich, Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs, Tim Duncan

SPUR OF THE MOMENT: PARKER MVP?

March 17, 2012 by Joel Huerto 1 Comment

Despite winning four championships and running one of the model franchises in the NBA, the San Antonio Spurs remain the league’s most underappreciated commodity. This season they’re treating the strike-shortened 66-game schedule like a long business trip. But despite their bland and boring approach nobody should sleep on the Spurs and their All-Star point guard … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Avery Johnson, Gregg Popovich, Manu Ginobili, Russell Westbook, San Antonio Spurs, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker

WHERE ARE THE DOMINANT BIG MEN?

December 11, 2011 by Joel Huerto 2 Comments

Shaquille O’Neal playfully boasts that he is the last true dominant center in the NBA. He would even gloss himself with nicknames such as MDE (Most Dominant Ever) or Wilt Chamberneezy, an ode to the late great Wilt Chamberlain. But is Shaq right? Is he the last of the prolific big men who commanded double … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: brook lopez, David Robinson, Dwight Howard, Hakeem Olajuwon, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Patrick Ewing, Shaquille O'Neal, Tim Duncan, Wilt Chamberlain

SPURS NEED A HEALTHY DUNCAN

March 30, 2011 by Joel Huerto 2 Comments

Those looking at the NBA spread for San Antonio’s games this week may see the lines affected by injuries, which have hit the Spurs at precisely the wrong time. Future Hall of Famer Tim Duncan is out with an ankle injury, and now Manu Ginobili may be sitting this week because of a leg contusion … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Manu Ginobili, San Antonio Spurs, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker

SPURS FIND FOUNTAIN OF WINNING

December 30, 2010 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Who says who can’t teach an old dog new tricks. The San Antonio Spurs own the best record in the NBA at this time, and they are doing it with . . . drum roll, please . . . offense. The Showtime Spurs? Yes, those same old Spurs – known as a defensive-minded team for … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: dejuan blair, george hill, Gregg Popovich, Manu Ginobili, richard jefferson, San Antonio Spurs, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker
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