[ItsVictorOladipoParticipant]

Does anybody else think these guys have a realistic shot at another championship? They seem to be flying a bit under the radar at the moment but have palyed really well. I realize that all their wins this year have come against underacheiving teams and that they haven’t been blowing out opponents like the Lakers have been but they seem rejuvenated.

Duncan is playing like his usual self, as is Parker. Ginobli seems like he is going to have a career year. Richard Jefferson and Antonio McDyess are playing like their old selves too. Jefferson is averaging 18 PPG on 60% shooting from the field right now and playing up to his contract. Dejuan Blair and George Hill give the team additional depth. And rookies like Tiago Splitter and James Anderson are getting better every game.

Frankly out of all the teams in the West this is the only one that I think can take the Lakers. With their experience, depth and size they match up quite well. If their core stays healthy I really think they could make a run in the playoffs.

[delfamParticipant]

I like them a lot of do believe they might be the 2nd best team in the West, but they don’t have enough size, Blair can not cover Gasol or Odom. Also they will probably break down at some point during the year.

I really don’t think any team can challenge the Lakers, but I think the Rockets or Mavericks probably have the best chance.

[delfamParticipant]

I like them a lot of do believe they might be the 2nd best team in the West, but they don’t have enough size, Blair can not cover Gasol or Odom. Also they will probably break down at some point during the year.

I really don’t think any team can challenge the Lakers, but I think the Rockets or Mavericks probably have the best chance.

[RUDEBOY_Participant]

1 bad thing about the Spurs is their main core have been together for so long..Teams have figured out a way to slow them down a little..I still think they have a chance to challenge for the Western Conference Championship..But i dont think they can beat the Celtics,Magic or Heat in a 7 game series..Their chances of winning a ring depends on what they can get from Jefferson,Blair,Anderson and Splitter

[RUDEBOY_Participant]

1 bad thing about the Spurs is their main core have been together for so long..Teams have figured out a way to slow them down a little..I still think they have a chance to challenge for the Western Conference Championship..But i dont think they can beat the Celtics,Magic or Heat in a 7 game series..Their chances of winning a ring depends on what they can get from Jefferson,Blair,Anderson and Splitter

[doubledribblerParticipant]

The Spurs have an excellent team. They are just old and injury prone, unlike Boston who is just old. I really like their team. I think this year Jefferson has worked hard to fill the role that the Spurs need him to. Last year was kind of a frustrating year for him and was a different situation than he has been in, but he’s got his contract and a year of the system under his belt so you see the better results.  I think the more Splitter and Anderson get comfortable the better shape they are going to be in. Both guys are making adjustments to the NBA game, but both guys can play and play well. They are important because the more rest they can get these older guys the better the chances this team has.

As far as other contenders in the West, I really liked Houston coming into the season, but Yao has been hard for Adelman to incorporate and Brooks is fuming that he’s not getting extended. I’m not sure they can ever get things right if Adelman and his staff has to keep playing Yao by minutes instead of by feel and flow of the game. Mavs look good, but they will wear down as the season goes on. I don’t see them having a chance against the Lakers unless Dirk averages 40 for the series. Iso Roy can’t beat the Lakers and OKC still isn’t any bigger down low.

[doubledribblerParticipant]

The Spurs have an excellent team. They are just old and injury prone, unlike Boston who is just old. I really like their team. I think this year Jefferson has worked hard to fill the role that the Spurs need him to. Last year was kind of a frustrating year for him and was a different situation than he has been in, but he’s got his contract and a year of the system under his belt so you see the better results.  I think the more Splitter and Anderson get comfortable the better shape they are going to be in. Both guys are making adjustments to the NBA game, but both guys can play and play well. They are important because the more rest they can get these older guys the better the chances this team has.

As far as other contenders in the West, I really liked Houston coming into the season, but Yao has been hard for Adelman to incorporate and Brooks is fuming that he’s not getting extended. I’m not sure they can ever get things right if Adelman and his staff has to keep playing Yao by minutes instead of by feel and flow of the game. Mavs look good, but they will wear down as the season goes on. I don’t see them having a chance against the Lakers unless Dirk averages 40 for the series. Iso Roy can’t beat the Lakers and OKC still isn’t any bigger down low.

[JoeWolf1]

 I think the odds are definately against them, but if the stars line up and everyone is healthy and playing well at the right time of year I wouldn’t bet against them.

[JoeWolf1]

 I think the odds are definately against them, but if the stars line up and everyone is healthy and playing well at the right time of year I wouldn’t bet against them.

[HitsterParticipant]

The Spurs always seem to step up when it comes to the play offs but as each year goes by the core gets a bit older and any real future challenge will need the yonger guys to start stepping up. With Duncan, Bonner, Splitter, Diceman and Blair they may be able to contain the Lakers frontcourt but then containing Kobe would be hard.

The best I could see for them if maybe a Western Conference final but they have a great coaching staff and front office so they may be able to continue to rebuild whilst still being relavent.

[HitsterParticipant]

The Spurs always seem to step up when it comes to the play offs but as each year goes by the core gets a bit older and any real future challenge will need the yonger guys to start stepping up. With Duncan, Bonner, Splitter, Diceman and Blair they may be able to contain the Lakers frontcourt but then containing Kobe would be hard.

The best I could see for them if maybe a Western Conference final but they have a great coaching staff and front office so they may be able to continue to rebuild whilst still being relavent.

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