Setting the Stage: Jeremy Tyler Jeremy Tyler has decided to forgo his senior year of high school in favor of Europe. Tyler’s decision caused me to reflect on how situations similar to his might impact the Spurs/Toros in the years to come. What follows is a loose assemblage of dots that will become more easily [...]
In this morning’s (much longer) post about Drew Gooden and the Spurs frontcourt, I mention James Gist in passing as a long shot combo forward. Why would I use that term? And is he any good? Several weeks back I had the opportunity to speak with Antonello Varallo, who covers the Italian League for Eurobasket. [...]
There is quite bit of talk this morning regarding the should-be ejections in two of last night’s games. What does Orlando have to do with San Antonio, you ask?
Tony Parker was interviewed after last night’s loss and reads the writing on the wall: I’m disappointed but I’m not angry. Dallas was stronger. You had to accept it. Their win was logical. Now, I hope that San Antonio will make good job this summer to improve the team. Maybe that this elimination will bring [...]
I plan a long series of posts considering the Spurs roster, with consideration toward individual players and larger roster issues. At points, these posts might overlap with thoughts on the upcoming draft (forthcoming shortly). But they will be tagged differently. I wasn’t sure where to start with my offseason analysis, but Pop’s DNP of Drew [...]
With some brief resistance and a whimper, the 2008-2009 season came to a close for the San Antonio Spurs. I can’t say I’m surprised by the game’s outcome. Inconsistent defense and mediocre contributions from our role players have been endemic to the entire series. But I will admit, I am disappointed. First and foremost, I [...]
I don’t refer to games that we can lose and not be eliminated as must-wins. It is a pet peeve of mine. What is the point of the phrase if you don’t actually have to win? Everyone understands that every playoff game is of the utmost importance. Hyperbole really isn’t necessary. And even when we [...]
It wasn’t that long ago. May 22, 2006. The Spurs were facing an elimination game against the Mavericks. Game 7. Western Conference Semifinals. You remember it, I’m sure. They lost. Tonight the Mavericks have the Spurs on the brink of elimination once again. The national press, with a few exceptions here and there, are writing [...]
One of the things I’ve loved about this season is the work Spurs.com and the Express News beat writers have done keeping us close to the team. Spurs.com introduced practice and shootaround video, which was always must-watch viewing. And they’ve done a bang up job this postseason. The E-N writers have kept a pulse on [...]
The Express-News’ Buck Harvey has written a timely column that deserves your attention. The cliff notes version goes like this: tonight might be Bruce Bowen’s last game as a Spur. Yes, Bowen is under contract. But if you read the column you’ll see that Harvey’s rationale runs down a coherent line. I’m not going to [...]
I’ve been having a difficult time writing about this series since Game One. I expected to find my bearings as the series dragged on but if anything my unsteadiness has fortified itself since Saturday’s loss. I think my difficulties have arisen from a lingering uncertainty I have about the state of the team. I am [...]
Rob Mahoney of The Two Man Game and I will be hosting a live chat at 2 Eastern, 1 Central today. Stop by during your lunch and take part in some much needed group therapy.
I trust that all of our readers know that Hardwood Paroxysm is one the best basketball blogs going. Matt Moore is at the Hardwood helm and he’s just put up a graph-heavy breakdown which accounts for the Spurs injuries and lack of bench scoring options. Or, put differently, how the the story of this postseason [...]
