Official San Antonio Spurs 2017-18 Season Thread

pennywise · 10-18-2017, 10:14 PM

New season, new faces, and yet another roster built for a deep playoff run. This is the place for all things silver and black!

Really liking what I'm seeing from Aldridge and DJ in the opener against the Wolves. DJ especially seems like he's made big improvements in the off-season. He's moving much more confidently with and without the ball.

drobfan8 · 10-18-2017, 10:39 PM

Hoping for another great season from this group. Just want to see Kawhi get back out there healthy.

Great start to the season. Racking up the points too.

7sinVegas7 · 10-19-2017, 03:42 PM

I miss Timmy...

spurs50fan · 10-19-2017, 04:46 PM

Great start to the season. I like the look of this team and waiting to see more from White, Murray and BP3. I think the year will see these guys flourish

jrosales · 10-19-2017, 04:51 PM

Murray looked great!

abidtsteele · 10-19-2017, 06:25 PM

Agreed on Murry. Manu didn't look very good last night. Poor shooting and telegraphed a couple bad passes for turnovers.

Ofc I'll never sleep on Manu in the long run

spursfan5021920 · 10-23-2017, 06:39 AM

I'm still amped about what Rudy can be for us. He's been productive enough so far, but I hold out hope he gets to a 25-pt a night threat so we can go small w Rudy at the 4 more. I think it could also depend on how Pop can get him defensively.

spurs50fan · 10-26-2017, 08:40 AM

Good start. Danny stepping up and Rudy looking darn comfortable

What's the word on Kawhi?

pennywise · 10-26-2017, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by spurs50fan

Good start. Danny stepping up and Rudy looking darn comfortable

What's the word on Kawhi?

I've heard rumblings of Kawhi being ready to return for the GS matchup on Nov. 2nd, although I'm not sure that's a great idea. Also, considering Pop's track record, it's likely that Kawhi would sit out even if he was 100% healthy.

With the way the Spurs have been winning, I'd like to see Kawhi come back after a healthy dose of recovery time, preferably against a weaker matchup. No reason to rush the franchise player back when the team is winning.

On a side note, I love what we're seeing from Aldridge. He finally looks motivated again.

Vinny407 · 10-26-2017, 11:28 AM

The Spurs are consistently great, it's amazing. I hope he recovers soon because he's arguably the best player in the NBA, but it's better for my Magic this Friday if Kawhi sits out just a liiiittttllleee longer.......never wanna jump back in too soon

abidtsteele · 10-26-2017, 11:34 AM

Gay's offense and DJ's improved play will be big for us later in the year if they can click with Tony and Kawhi when they return

pennywise · 10-26-2017, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Vinny407

The Spurs are consistently great, it's amazing. I hope he recovers soon because he's arguably the best player in the NBA, but it's better for my Magic this Friday if Kawhi sits out just a liiiittttllleee longer.......never wanna jump back in too soon

So looking forward to this game. Can't wait to see the Juice in action against his old team. Wish he was still a Spur.

6celtics33 · 10-26-2017, 02:30 PM

Funny how they were wrote off because other West teams added “talent”. Some people can’t see the basketball that’s being played.

slugger22 · 10-26-2017, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 7sinVegas7

I miss Timmy...

Don't make me cry please.....well now there I go !

abidtsteele · 10-31-2017, 01:26 PM

lack of talented depth has shown these last couple games. Need TP and KL back soon.

On a different note, i've never understood why Anderson gets the PT he does. Drives me crazy, Pop must see something i've never been able to

pennywise · 10-31-2017, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by abidtsteele

lack of talented depth has shown these last couple games. Need TP and KL back soon.

On a different note, i've never understood why Anderson gets the PT he does. Drives me crazy, Pop must see something i've never been able to

He's a hustle player who plays motivated D and has a developing mid-long range jumper. He's like the prototypical Popovich pupil (say that 5 times fast

). We could do much worse than Anderson out there. He's not spectacular but he's well-rounded.

Having said that, I did expect more progression from him by this point in his career. I thought he was going to be the 3rd or 4th best player on the Spurs at some point and that's not looking likely. He should round into an excellent role player this year though, if nothing more.

In other news, DJ is becoming a turnover machine. He really needs to take better care of the rock. I love when he forces his way in for two but his success rate on that move is dwindling.

spurs50fan · 11-01-2017, 07:17 AM

anti-jinx post. 0-3 after starting 4-0

to your point, Anderson is just a bench player and really should be used in a limited role. Even with injuries. I've never been a fan but respect what he brings. Team is still fairly new and learning but didn't expect such a sluggish start. Granted 5 of the 7 being on the road doesn't help either.

HP7163 · 11-01-2017, 07:19 AM

Any idea when Kawhi is coming back ??

drobfan8 · 11-01-2017, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by spurs50fan

anti-jinx post. 0-3 after starting 4-0

to your point, Anderson is just a bench player and really should be used in a limited role. Even with injuries. I've never been a fan but respect what he brings. Team is still fairly new and learning but didn't expect such a sluggish start. Granted 5 of the 7 being on the road doesn't help either.

I am definitely not overreacting to our start. We needed to beat either Orl or Indy but ish happens. Hopefully we'll get back on track at home.

Saspursfan78 · 11-01-2017, 07:44 AM

Gotta remember, all this happening with no Leonard or Parker. Spurs will be FINE as usual.

spurs50fan · 11-01-2017, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by HP7163

Any idea when Kawhi is coming back ??

No clue

pennywise · 11-02-2017, 09:07 PM

This game is driving me nuts!

spurs50fan · 11-03-2017, 08:38 AM

So during the next MVP talk when someone tries to convince you the Spurs will be ok without Kawhi.......

Chris P · 11-03-2017, 08:52 AM

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So during the next MVP talk when someone tries to convince you the Spurs will be ok without Kawhi.......

Yup...I never bought the Spurs would just roll along perfectly without him, not after what we saw in the Conference Finals last year. Not a Spurs fan, but love Kawhi and hope he comes back soon!

spurs50fan · 11-11-2017, 12:01 AM

Is there a chance Tony comes back before Kawhi?

These guys are fighting but they are a .500 team without him

10-18-2017, 10:14 PM	#1
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10-18-2017, 10:39 PM	#2
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10-26-2017, 11:28 AM	#10
Vinny407 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Orlando Fl Posts: 1,514	The Spurs are consistently great, it's amazing. I hope he recovers soon because he's arguably the best player in the NBA, but it's better for my Magic this Friday if Kawhi sits out just a liiiittttllleee longer.......never wanna jump back in too soon __________________ Always looking for Any and all Orlando Magic!!

10-19-2017, 03:42 PM	#3
7sinVegas7 Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 2,801	I miss Timmy...

10-19-2017, 04:46 PM	#4
spurs50fan Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 3,954	Great start to the season. I like the look of this team and waiting to see more from White, Murray and BP3. I think the year will see these guys flourish

10-19-2017, 06:25 PM	#6
abidtsteele Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Houston Posts: 1,421 abidtsteele	Agreed on Murry. Manu didn't look very good last night. Poor shooting and telegraphed a couple bad passes for turnovers. Ofc I'll never sleep on Manu in the long run

10-26-2017, 08:40 AM	#8
spurs50fan Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 3,954	Good start. Danny stepping up and Rudy looking darn comfortable What's the word on Kawhi?

10-26-2017, 11:34 AM	#11
abidtsteele Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Houston Posts: 1,421 abidtsteele	Gay's offense and DJ's improved play will be big for us later in the year if they can click with Tony and Kawhi when they return

10-26-2017, 02:30 PM	#13
6celtics33 Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 8,278	Funny how they were wrote off because other West teams added “talent”. Some people can’t see the basketball that’s being played.

10-31-2017, 01:26 PM	#15
abidtsteele Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Houston Posts: 1,421 abidtsteele	lack of talented depth has shown these last couple games. Need TP and KL back soon. On a different note, i've never understood why Anderson gets the PT he does. Drives me crazy, Pop must see something i've never been able to

11-01-2017, 07:17 AM	#17
spurs50fan Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 3,954	anti-jinx post. 0-3 after starting 4-0 to your point, Anderson is just a bench player and really should be used in a limited role. Even with injuries. I've never been a fan but respect what he brings. Team is still fairly new and learning but didn't expect such a sluggish start. Granted 5 of the 7 being on the road doesn't help either.

11-01-2017, 07:19 AM	#18
HP7163 Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: L.A. , California Posts: 3,886	Any idea when Kawhi is coming back ??

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11-02-2017, 09:07 PM	#22
pennywise Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Austin Posts: 2,965	This game is driving me nuts! __________________ Penny Hardaway \| 90s stars \| San Antonio Spurs Instagram: pennyatthepoint "Why you no work. I work - You will work too!!!" - Michael Jordan

11-03-2017, 08:38 AM	#23
spurs50fan Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 3,954	So during the next MVP talk when someone tries to convince you the Spurs will be ok without Kawhi.......

11-11-2017, 12:01 AM	#25
spurs50fan Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 3,954	Is there a chance Tony comes back before Kawhi? These guys are fighting but they are a .500 team without him