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2014 NBA Finals: San Antonio Spurs By The Numbers [A Model Sports Franchise]
Forbes ^ | 06/16/2014 | Kurt Badenhausen,

Posted on 06/16/2014 7:21:48 AM PDT by SeekAndFind

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To: ReaganÃœberAlles

Funny. I am not sure how they got notice the night before when it worked until shortly before game time. Then again, the air conditioning in Miami must have blown only on the Spurs as well. Tell it as well to the Celtics and Lakers for the 1984 finals. As Jordan found out in his career early, it takes more than one player to win a championship.


21 posted on 06/16/2014 8:09:13 AM PDT by Ingtar (The NSA - "We're the only part of government who actually listens to the people.")
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To: Ingtar

“worked until shortly before game time” lol.

I got a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you ya fool. It’s what the sperns* do.


22 posted on 06/16/2014 8:10:41 AM PDT by ReaganÜberAlles (Remember, you can't spell "progressive" without "SS".)
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To: BlueStateRightist

“but this year’s team may be the greatest of all time.”

I don’t think so. The spurs played team ball, excellent defense and here is the biggie, had 5 guys on the floor at all times all of whom could shoot.

A lot of championship teams had this quality.

Magic, Kareem, Worthy, Fisher, and Byron Scott with Cooper off the bench were a team, all played good d and all could shoot.

The old Knicks with Frazier, Barnett, Debussere, Bradley, Lucas and cazzie russell, john stallworth off the bench. They played team ball, great D and everyone could shoot.

Same goes for Bird, Parrish, D Johnson, Ainge, McHale.

Same for the Pistons of Laimbeer, aguire/dantley, Dumars, Isaih, and Rodman, Salley and vinnie Johnson off the Bench.

When you played them, you couldn’t double anyone because the open man would kill you and on offense, it was a real challenge because they all played good individual defense and excellent team defense too.


23 posted on 06/16/2014 8:18:49 AM PDT by staytrue
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To: staytrue

Rodman couldn’t shoot. But he was one hell of a defensive player and a monster on the boards (And he was one dirty player too, who would pull down your pants while defending you ). I never liked the Pistons.


24 posted on 06/16/2014 8:27:01 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
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To: ReaganÃœberAlles
I’m just pullin the sperns fans chains.

The fans of the team that not only won another championship but thoroughly dismantled & embarrassed the Heat?

Yeah, ummm....good luck with that.

25 posted on 06/16/2014 8:30:11 AM PDT by gdani (Every day, your Govt surveils you more than the day before)
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To: gdani

tainted

they get an *


26 posted on 06/16/2014 8:30:44 AM PDT by ReaganÜberAlles (Remember, you can't spell "progressive" without "SS".)
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To: ReaganÃœberAlles
tainted

they get an *


27 posted on 06/16/2014 8:32:35 AM PDT by gdani (Every day, your Govt surveils you more than the day before)
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28 posted on 06/16/2014 8:42:58 AM PDT by Constitution Day
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To: dfwgator

I’m still going to give Jackson the edge on sheer percentage. 20 years, no missed playoffs, 13 trips to the finals, 11 wins, those are just scary numbers. And yeah he coached a lot of truly great players, who combine for 1 championship win with coaches not named Phil.


29 posted on 06/16/2014 9:05:29 AM PDT by discostu (Ladies and gentlemen watch Ruth!)
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To: ReaganÃœberAlles
Holy Cow!! I'm seeing you everywhere today.

This Spurs Championship has truly chapped your a$$.

Nevertheless, laotzu awards ReaganÃœberAlles the coveted Proud Purple Microphone award as the Spurs Fan of the Year. I will whip it out for presentation at your earliest convenience.

Congratulations!! Please come in for a fitting.

30 posted on 06/16/2014 11:59:39 AM PDT by laotzu
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To: staytrue

I remember the playoff game against Utah where Jordan pushed the defender with his forearm, stepped back and sank the J.

Everyone said what a great shot. It was the game winner so the refs had already gone for beer.

There was a call last night in the paint when LeBron was going inside. The replay showed that no one touched him. Of course he got two free throws.

How many plays do we see where the offensive guy barrels into the defender and no call.

Only saw one play last night in which the player took 4 steps before the shot.

It’s this kind of star protection which rankles me.


31 posted on 06/16/2014 12:07:23 PM PDT by morphing libertarian ( On to impeachment and removal (IRS, Taliban, Fast and furious, VA, Benghazi)!!!)
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To: Constitution Day
Great GIF! This was my first choice....


32 posted on 06/16/2014 12:09:01 PM PDT by Tijeras_Slim
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To: laotzu

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33 posted on 06/16/2014 12:15:29 PM PDT by ReaganÜberAlles (Remember, you can't spell "progressive" without "SS".)
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To: ReaganÃœberAlles

We have a guest presenter or this years Proud Purple Microphone award for the Spurs Fan of the Year: ReaganÜberAlles!!

Please speak directly into the Proud Purple Microphone. Get your lips right up against it. Mmmmm.

34 posted on 06/16/2014 12:17:58 PM PDT by laotzu
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To: Tijeras_Slim

Haha! I think this poor fella’s going to snap.


35 posted on 06/16/2014 12:22:45 PM PDT by Constitution Day
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To: ReaganÃœberAlles; Constitution Day
I think this poor fella’s going to snap.

Uber, are you a snapper or a swallower?
(mean people suck, nice people swallow)

36 posted on 06/16/2014 12:53:20 PM PDT by laotzu
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