Posted on 06/16/2014 8:07:41 AM PDT by ReaganÜberAlles
Grantland.com editor-in-chief and ESPN everything Bill Simmons wrote a column last Friday titled "The Footnote Title." It was a list of 20 NBA champions that won the title due to the misfortune of others whether it be injuries, refs, suspensions, guys hitting fire extinguishers a la Amare, etc. This year's Derrick Rose injury is an example.
Here's where you may ask: RJ how many Spurs titles made the list? How about all four in the top 14! I understand if a list like this is done, it has to have teams on it, but all four Spurs title teams?
Might as well put a giant asterisk next to the Spurs logo.
and they cheat, so what you said is all irrelevant.
Tainted?
I’ll take “Who is Willis Reed coming out for game 7 against the Lakers?” for 400 Alex.
Willis Reed missed the entire game 6. Where was he for that game? Then game 7 would not have been even needed. Your hero worship is showing little boy.
“Here is your asterisk. Remember it always applies to the sperns. The fact that you love a tainted team shows what a pussy you are.”
Projecting much? Internet tough guy? Bad mofo behind a keyboard? You need to get back on your meds.
You got issues.
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Dude, did you even read the article you posted? The author is arguing that the Spurs championships were well deserved and should not have an asterisk!!
I quote the end:
“A lot of things have to fall any champions way. That’s the beauty of the game, you can’t predict injuries or suspensions, but the fact the Spurs put themselves in position to win multiple titles over a decade is an accomplishment in itself.
Spurs fans, you have my permission to put a footnote on this Bill Simmons article.”
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What exactly is the source of the "taint"* involved with the current edition of the Spurs?
I've read the article, read all the post available up to this post (69 at this time), and I still have no idea what you are talking about.
I implore you - enlighten us!
CA....
“Willis Reed missed the entire game 6. Where was he for that game? Then game 7 would not have been even needed. Your hero worship is showing little boy.”
I went to his basketball camp. Actually my hero was Frazier. Wore Puma Clyde’s for many years. Wanted to name my first born Clyde, boy or girl.
My point was people are making excuses for injured Heat players when the big bad Lakers, without Willis there to guard Wilt couldn’t seal the deal.
He is obviously an expert on professional basketball players' taints. LOL.
While my emotions were ebbing with doubt, this fan repeatedly counseled me, weeks ago, that this championship was in the bag. This fan is a rock.
I proudly take a moment to salute ReaganÃœberAlles as SPURS FAN OF THE YEAR!!
I would appreciate any of my fellow Freepers recognizing this fan's contribution to this historic championship.
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