Why the Spurs Won

[Deleted member 848]

I'll say it again:
After the slow start with the Mavericks, the Spurs' postseason was the most beautiful bball I've ever seen.

Yeah, I'm very perplexed as to how the Mavs took it to them so well. I completely doubted them after that series (had the Blazers winning in 6 as you know), but I underestimated the impact of Diaw and Mills. Stoked for both players-- I like their games.

 

[spycam1]

Just read that Boris Diaw led both teams in assists, and had the 2nd most rebounds for the Spurs.

There you have it. Completely gutted that Heat team. It was a blast to watch. Having Manu, Tony, Patty, and Boris all as PGs wreaked absolute havoc on the Heat defense.

Can we draft Kyle Anderson at #23, please?

 

[carolinajazz]

hope you didn't honestly compare wade/bosh to a peak Shaq. i consider a peak shaq top 3 greatest player of all time. 1. jordan 2a bird 2b shaq.

.....this is where your credibility takes a serious hit! The ONLY player of those 3 that could even sniff Mount Rushmore would be Jordan. He's got rings and stats. Bird and Shaq? Not even close! You've completely overlooked Kareem Abdul Jabbar, who has more rings and stats than just about anybody, you have overlooked Chamberlin who also has two rings and more career stat records than Bird and Shaq combined.....and you've left out Magic Johnson! Heck, you've got to put Duncan ahead of Bird and Shaq for both of those reasons, as well! By the way, Shaq would not be on anybody's top 20 list for greatest NBA players of all time.....if they had half a brain and eyes to see with!

 

[Fabtrey]

.....this is where your credibility takes a serious hit! The ONLY player of those 3 that could even sniff Mount Rushmore would be Jordan. He's got rings and stats. Bird and Shaq? Not even close! You've completely overlooked Kareem Abdul Jabbar, who has more rings and stats than just about anybody, you have overlooked Chamberlin who also has two rings and more career stat records than Bird and Shaq combined.....and you've left out Magic Johnson! Heck, you've got to put Duncan ahead of Bird and Shaq for both of those reasons, as well! By the way, Shaq would not be on anybody's top 20 list for greatest NBA players of all time.....if they had half a brain and eyes to see with!

i said 'peak'. look it up. obviously you have no idea what that means because you keep bringing up 'career' argument.

duncan's peak was not even close to shaq's peak. shaq's 3peat run is considered top 3 all time by many. not just me, but many reputable analysts.

 

[Fabtrey]

this is what shaq put up in 2000 finals against the pacers

43/19reb
40/23
33/13
36/21
35/11
41/12

shooting over 60% fg. and he was great defensively. too much size, power, and SPEED. 335lb monster who ran like gazelle. are you kidding me?

 

[carolinajazz]

......gazelle? More like a bulldozer with legs! Missed more free throws than Wilt ever did! His game had no grace to it whatsoever! He turned out to be a clown with gym shorts on and went down hill faster than running water! Nobody really liked watching Shaq play basketball. It was truly a testimony to Phil Jackson's coaching ability along with Phil's side kick.....that Shaq could remember even a smidgen of what the "triangle offense" was all about, since his attention span was close to a 5 year old!

 

[Fabtrey]

......gazelle? More like a bulldozer with legs! Missed more free throws than Wilt ever did! His game had no grace to it whatsoever! He turned out to be a clown with gym shorts on and went down hill faster than running water! Nobody really liked watching Shaq play basketball. It was truly a testimony to Phil Jackson's coaching ability along with Phil's side kick.....that Shaq could remember even a smidgen of what the "triangle offense" was all about, since his attention span was close to a 5 year old!

shaq was a one of kind. he was the biggest, strongest, and had one of the quickest footwork pound for pound. if you think shaq was all power then you are officially the worst evaluator of a talent.

 

[Fabtrey]

imagine MJ playing for Lakers playing with shaq.

 

[fishonjazz]

because

1. Bron destroys kobe in mvps. 4 to 1.
2. I know kobe has 5 rings, but Bron didn't have a peak shaq. Imagine if bron is #2 option. he would thrive. so IMO championship argument is a wash.
3. Bron has better stats. much more efficient. in both regular season and the playoffs


It's close. in 4th qtr i take kobe over bron easily. aesthetically Kobe's game is better to look at. top 3 greatest scorer of all time. but if i'm building a team, i build around bron. and i can't ignore superior stats and 3 more regular season mvps. and bron will only climb up.

good answer and i agree.

i also liked your all time list

 

[fishonjazz]

this is what shaq put up in 2000 finals against the pacers

43/19reb
40/23
33/13
36/21
35/11
41/12

shooting over 60% fg. and he was great defensively. too much size, power, and SPEED. 335lb monster who ran like gazelle. are you kidding me?

beast

 

[Getting Traded]

Yeah, I'm very perplexed as to how the Mavs took it to them so well. I completely doubted them after that series (had the Blazers winning in 6 as you know), but I underestimated the impact of Diaw and Mills. Stoked for both players-- I like their games.

The Mavs played very well -- and had some luck too. Remember that outrageous 3 at the buzzer by Carter? The way they played they would've given the Heat all they could've handled.

 

[Getting Traded]

.....this is where your credibility takes a serious hit! The ONLY player of those 3 that could even sniff Mount Rushmore would be Jordan. He's got rings and stats. Bird and Shaq? Not even close! You've completely overlooked Kareem Abdul Jabbar, who has more rings and stats than just about anybody, you have overlooked Chamberlin who also has two rings and more career stat records than Bird and Shaq combined.....and you've left out Magic Johnson! Heck, you've got to put Duncan ahead of Bird and Shaq for both of those reasons, as well! By the way, Shaq would not be on anybody's top 20 list for greatest NBA players of all time.....if they had half a brain and eyes to see with!

CJ, how can you leave out Bird -- you especially, best instincts and best team player of all time, plus one of the greatest shooters and passers, of all time, as well