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SVite
10-08-2006, 10:01 AM
Tim Duncan added a few more pounds of muscle in his legs and core this summer.

"He really took it hard last year, not winning the whole thing when we had an opportunity to do that. So he's doing everything he can to be his best," Greg Popovich said. Duncan finished last season averaging a career-low 18.6 PPG. He appears to be over his plantar fasciitis problems and should bounce back with a very strong year.
lonny23
10-08-2006, 12:25 PM
Tim Duncan added a few more pounds of muscle in his legs and core this summer.

"He really took it hard last year, not winning the whole thing when we had an opportunity to do that. So he's doing everything he can to be his best," Greg Popovich said. Duncan finished last season averaging a career-low 18.6 PPG. He appears to be over his plantar fasciitis problems and should bounce back with a very strong year.
That might help. I don't feel this way, but some people have said to me that Duncan is soft.
TexasRed6x
10-08-2006, 12:26 PM
Tim Duncan added a few more pounds of muscle in his legs and core this summer.

"He really took it hard last year, not winning the whole thing when we had an opportunity to do that. So he's doing everything he can to be his best," Greg Popovich said. Duncan finished last season averaging a career-low 18.6 PPG. He appears to be over his plantar fasciitis problems and should bounce back with a very strong year.
He better or the Spurs will lose to Dallas again!!
lonny23
10-08-2006, 12:30 PM
He better or the Spurs will lose to Dallas again!!
The jury is still out on whether or not they're better prepared to beat Dallas this year. Dallas can still out small-ball the Spurs.
mad_fan
10-08-2006, 12:32 PM
The jury is still out on whether or not they're better prepared to beat Dallas this year. Dallas can still out small-ball the Spurs.



Lots of juries are still out...:p
TexasRed6x
10-08-2006, 12:34 PM
The jury is still out on whether or not they're better prepared to beat Dallas this year. Dallas can still out small-ball the Spurs.
Any team can outsmart the Spurs. Hell I can probably outsmart them.
lonny23
10-08-2006, 12:42 PM
Any team can outsmart the Spurs. Hell I can probably outsmart them.
Not being smart is not usually the Spurs problem. Being less athletic has been their biggest problem in the past.
SVite
10-09-2006, 04:42 PM
"It's (back) way better than yesterday," Ginobili said. "Yesterday when I woke up it was very stiff." With his all-out approach, Ginobili always seems to be dealing with some bumps and bruises.
SVite
10-09-2006, 04:44 PM
Tony Parker scored 27 points in a win over Maccabi Tel Aviv on Sunday.

That is great news for Parker and leaves little doubt that his broken right index finger is fully healed.
lonny23
10-10-2006, 12:06 AM
"It's (back) way better than yesterday," Ginobili said. "Yesterday when I woke up it was very stiff." With his all-out approach, Ginobili always seems to be dealing with some bumps and bruises.
He wouldn't get hurt nearly as much if he wouldn't do so much diving. I know he plays all-out and falls from it, but he also gets hurt from diving.

Fall 7, get up 8 probably has about 4 dives out of every 7 falls.
TexasRed6x
10-10-2006, 07:27 PM
Tony Parker scored 27 points in a win over Maccabi Tel Aviv on Sunday.

That is great news for Parker and leaves little doubt that his broken right index finger is fully healed.
He should have a better year this season than last year.
SVite
10-13-2006, 11:02 AM
Tony Parker skipped Wednesday's practice with a sore finger on his right hand, but it had nothing to do with the fracture to his right index finger he suffered on Aug. 22.

A cut finger had developed a minor infection, so Parker sat out as a precaution and should be good to go on opening night.
SVite
10-26-2006, 10:55 AM
Swingman Eric Williams isn't looking like part of the Spurs rotation this season and may not even be part of the 12-man active roster on opening night.

"The jury's out on him," assistant coach P.J. Carlesimo said. "I won't say he came (to camp) in terrible shape, but he got behind." He was kicked in the Achilles' tendon a couple times and is still not operating at 100%.
Red Raiders
10-26-2006, 02:57 PM
its funny how you have update threads for each team SVite. :D
svhorns
10-26-2006, 03:07 PM
That might help. I don't feel this way, but some people have said to me that Duncan is soft.
Duncan is Soft if he was a true board banger... Duncan would be best player in the NBA hands down... and I HATE the spurs more than any other team in the world other than the Stockton, Malone, Ostertag... Jazz
SVite
10-27-2006, 01:18 PM
Spurs waived guard Melvin Sanders on Thursday.
lonny23
10-27-2006, 04:11 PM
Duncan is Soft if he was a true board banger... Duncan would be best player in the NBA hands down... and I HATE the spurs more than any other team in the world other than the Stockton, Malone, Ostertag... Jazz
Deep down I don't hate the Spurs more than any team in the world, but I sure hate them a lot more than I should hate any team from Texas.
implacable44
10-27-2006, 04:33 PM
Duncan is Soft if he was a true board banger... Duncan would be best player in the NBA hands down... and I HATE the spurs more than any other team in the world other than the Stockton, Malone, Ostertag... Jazz

Duncan has been the best player in the league for a while.
implacable44
10-27-2006, 04:35 PM
The jury is still out on whether or not they're better prepared to beat Dallas this year. Dallas can still out small-ball the Spurs.

I guarantee you the Spurs will not play small ball this year -- Miami didn't - and the Spurs never should have and they would have beaten the Mavs in 6 last year -- small ball was the dumbest thing they did.
lonny23
10-27-2006, 07:12 PM
I guarantee you the Spurs will not play small ball this year -- Miami didn't - and the Spurs never should have and they would have beaten the Mavs in 6 last year -- small ball was the dumbest thing they did.
Miami didn't play small ball because they had Shaq and 'zo. The Spurs didn't have half of Shaq and 'zo at center. I'm not sure the Spurs have half of Shaq and 'zo right now. Small ball will not die out in San Antonio. Pop is going to have to play his best players to beat Dallas.

TD
Manu
TP
Fin
Bowen

will get more minutes than the centers. Barry and Horry probably will, too.

I think the Spurs had to play small ball to try to beat Dallas last year.
SVite
10-28-2006, 10:12 PM
Michael Finley missed Friday's game with the flu.

He should be fine for the start of the season.
SVite
10-28-2006, 10:13 PM
Francisco Elson had 14 points, nine rebounds and a block for the Spurs on Friday.

This was his best game with his new team and he should be the opening night starter at center.
SVite
10-28-2006, 10:13 PM
Beno Udrih made his preseason debut for the Spurs on Friday and had 10 points and two assists.

He hit 5-of-6 shots on the night and has been out with a hamstring injury. Tonight's performance may have shown Gregg Popovich enough to name Udrih as Tony Parker's primary backup this year.
SVite
10-28-2006, 11:15 PM
The Spurs picked up Beno Udrih's option which will lock him up with the Spurs through 2007-08.

It also keeps him from becoming a restricted free agent next summer. Gregg Popovich won't admit it publicly, but Udrih is Tony Parker's backup at point guard this year.
SVite
10-30-2006, 10:38 PM
Tony Parker suffered a sprained ankle in practice on Monday.

X-rays showed that Parker's ankle wasn't broken, and doctors expect to know by Tuesday whether Parker will be able to play Thursday against the Mavs.
TexasRed6x
10-30-2006, 10:44 PM
Tony Parker suffered a sprained ankle in practice on Monday.

X-rays showed that Parker's ankle wasn't broken, and doctors expect to know by Tuesday whether Parker will be able to play Thursday against the Mavs.
If he doesn't play expect the Spurs to struggle. Parker had a monster season last year and I wouldn't be surprised if he puts up better numbers this year.
TexasRed6x
10-30-2006, 10:45 PM
Francisco Elson had 14 points, nine rebounds and a block for the Spurs on Friday.

This was his best game with his new team and he should be the opening night starter at center.
Dang that is some nice stats from Elson. He should be the center this year but maybe he might split time with Butler.
SVite
11-03-2006, 12:04 PM
Looks like Elson could be just what the doctor (pop);) ordered. A running 7 footer with skills, that will just get better, being around future hall of famer Timmy.
SVite
11-03-2006, 12:08 PM
Tim Duncan hit just 5-of-13 shots for 13 points in Thursday's win over the Mavericks. But did get his normal double-double


Fabricio Oberto started at center for the Spurs on Thursday and scored four points and grabbed two rebounds.

He was clearly outplayed by Francisco Elson off the bench. Oberto is better coming off the bench.
SVite
11-03-2006, 12:09 PM
Tony Parker played through a sprained ankle on Thursday night and had 19 points and three assists in a win at Dallas.
He hit 5-of-11 shots and 9-of-12 free throws. He has improved his free throw shooting dramatically over the summer and hit 15-of-15 from the line in the preseason. He shot San Antonio's technical free throws tonight after shooting below 71% from the line over the last three seasons. He also loves the feel of the NBA's new ball.
SVite
11-05-2006, 06:12 PM
Brent Barry-G- Spurs
Brent Barry caught fire off the bench on Sunday by scoring 16 points.
He was 5-of-6 from the floor, all five of which were 3-pointers.

Fabricio Oberto-F- Spurs
Fabricio Oberto hit 5-of-6 shots on Sunday, finishing with 12 points and nine rebounds in a win over the Raptors.

Tim Duncan-F/C- Spurs
Tim Duncan had 26 points and six rebounds as the Spurs beat the Raptors on Sunday.
He hit 10-of-15 shots and 6-of-7 free throws. He had a great duel with Chris Bosh, who had 19 points and 17 boards.
TexasRed6x
11-05-2006, 06:13 PM
Brent Barry-G- Spurs
Brent Barry caught fire off the bench on Sunday by scoring 16 points.
He was 5-of-6 from the floor, all five of which were 3-pointers.

Fabricio Oberto-F- Spurs
Fabricio Oberto hit 5-of-6 shots on Sunday, finishing with 12 points and nine rebounds in a win over the Raptors.

Tim Duncan-F/C- Spurs
Tim Duncan had 26 points and six rebounds as the Spurs beat the Raptors on Sunday.
He hit 10-of-15 shots and 6-of-7 free throws. He had a great duel with Chris Bosh, who had 19 points and 17 boards.
Duncan is putting up huge numbers now that he is healthy.
SVite
11-05-2006, 06:17 PM
Yeah... it would be great to see him hitting free throws like this.:)
TexasRed6x
11-05-2006, 07:19 PM
Yeah... it would be great to see him hitting free throws like this.:)
He is normally a horrible free throw shooter but hopefully he starts to boost up his FT percentage.
implacable44
11-06-2006, 02:52 PM
Miami didn't play small ball because they had Shaq and 'zo. The Spurs didn't have half of Shaq and 'zo at center. I'm not sure the Spurs have half of Shaq and 'zo right now. Small ball will not die out in San Antonio. Pop is going to have to play his best players to beat Dallas.

TD
Manu
TP
Fin
Bowen

will get more minutes than the centers. Barry and Horry probably will, too.

I think the Spurs had to play small ball to try to beat Dallas last year.


Lonny I can guarandarntee ya that the Spurs will never play small ball again -- especially not against the Mavs.
Mac Is Back
11-06-2006, 11:21 PM
The San Antonio Spurs are 3-1 as of tonight.


Archrival and prematurely labeled "2007 Champion" Dallas currently stands at 0-3, one of those losses going to the Spurs.

Oh the glory of it.
SVite
11-08-2006, 12:01 PM
The mavs are looking a little brittle at the moment. Now Josh Howard will be out up to 2 weeks with a bad ankle. C`mon Josh gut it up! Timmy played last season gimpy, get with it Josh!;)