San Antonio Spurs Tribute - The Beautiful Game

[Woy]

Seriously...Duncan/Parker/Ginobili have been together for over 10 fucking years. I think with their longevity and the franchise's success they could be considered big names, regardless of the "lack of coverage" they get nowadays. It's almost as if ESPN isn't a reputable news source anymore and shouldn't be taken seriously!

[MrBill]

Bill.. this is as crazy as your adage that David Stern is out to get the Spurs!!!!

Just because ESPN ball slobs LeBron on a 24/7 basis doesn't mean the casual sports fan doesn't know who Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili are. Come on man.

And how many casual fans really know the role players on any of these teams any more?

David Stern did hate the Spurs (low ratings equal low advertising revenues in the finals) and nobody will ever convince anyone from San Antonio otherwise.

The casual sports fan does not know much about the Spurs because they watch tabloid sports news (ESPN). Any true NBA fan would know who they are because they are actually watching games. Most people at VSN do not watch the NBA based on the thread activity in the NBA section. The NFL and MLB are the major sports if you look at the activity.

Suddenly everybody is an NBA fan for the pile on

[Youk]

David Stern did hate the Spurs (low ratings equal low advertising revenues in the finals) and nobody will ever convince anyone from San Antonio otherwise.

The casual sports fan does not know much about the Spurs because they watch tabloid sports news (ESPN). Any true NBA fan would know who they are because they are actually watching games. Most people at VSN do not watch the NBA based on the thread activity in the NBA section. The NFL and MLB are the major sports if you look at the activity.

Suddenly everybody is an NBA fan for the pile on

So that equals everyone not knowing who these no-name "big 3" players are?

[Woy]

David Stern did hate the Spurs (low ratings equal low advertising revenues in the finals) and nobody will ever convince anyone from San Antonio otherwise.

The casual sports fan does not know much about the Spurs because they watch tabloid sports news (ESPN). Any true NBA fan would know who they are because they are actually watching games. Most people at VSN do not watch the NBA based on the thread activity in the NBA section. The NFL and MLB are the major sports if you look at the activity.

Suddenly everybody is an NBA fan for the pile on

Or everyone knows how stupid the original statement was? I don't like the NBA and I know exactly who Duncan/Parker/Ginobili are.

Just admit you said something dumb and move on.

[MrBill]

So that equals everyone not knowing who these no-name "big 3" players are?

I am pretty sure that I said half the people in this thread, so yeah that means everyone

[NAHSTE]

Most people at VSN do not watch the NBA based on the thread activity in the NBA section.

And yet we only see you posting in here when the playoffs start each year.

[Youk]

I am pretty sure that I said half the people in this thread, so yeah that means everyone

Except for the only people who believe that happen to be you and buckeye.

If you want to argue that ESPN shows LeBron more than the Spurs, fine. Do not come in here and say half the thread doesn't know about your "Big 3" because they don't live in the Spurs' market. That's ludicrous.

[ram29jackson]

I am pretty sure that I said half the people in this thread, so yeah that means everyone

well I guess that makes you only half wrong then.

actually I only came to this thread for more of Buckeyes foot in mouth philosophies but having watched the Lakers for 20 years I'm incredibly aware who the Spurs big 3 are. When a couple of white/lighter skinned players are on the same team and the team is doing well you take notice LOL

[Primetime]

My God.....buckeye is really starting to rub off on MrBill. This will not end well.

[Pitty]

Playing the underdog card for a team with 4 championships in 15 years is pretty beat.

[Kuzzy Powers]

My exact reaction to this thread..

[JeremyHight]

I really like the Spurs and love to watch them play, but I really wouldn't think of them as "big name" players other than Tim Duncan. Yes, they are consistent. Yes, Tim Duncan is arguably the greatest PF of all time. Yes, they won championships. But that doesn't mean that they are big names.

Seems odd, but think about it. Tony Parker is among the most consistent PGs in the game, but rarely is able to crack the "Top 3" rankings for his position. Manu Ginobli has lost a step over the years, but never gets the attention as 6th man like he used to. Tim Duncan is the quietest superstar who rarely sees a SportsCenter highlight.

I'm not calling them underrated because anyone with a mind for basketball knows the Spurs are a great team. However, in today's basketball world of shoe deals and dunk-o-meters, they get little to no airtime. Hell, we used to hear more about Boston's "Big Three" and their one title than the Spurs and their four titles.

[Primetime]

When is the last time Tony Parker wasn't in the top 3 PG rankings?

Hell he was a top 3 player overall last year before the injury, regardless of position.

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[MrBill]

When is the last time Tony Parker wasn't in the top 3 PG rankings?

Hell he was a top 3 player overall last year before the injury, regardless of position.

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Parker was the 11th best PG in the league for the 2013-2014 season according to the ratings-

http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/hollinger/statistics/_/position/pg

[Glenbino]

Parker was the 11th best PG in the league for the 2013-2014 season according to the ratings-

http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/holli.../_/position/pg

PER isn't the end all be all... Unless you SRSly think Patty Mills was a better PG than Lillard this year.

I don't think Parker has been a consistent top 3 PG like PT says, but he's definitely been a household name for some time now. Same goes for Manu.