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Welcome to the NBA preview, Part 2
Welcome to the NBA preview, Part 2
sports.espn.go.com — In Part 2 of his NBA preview, Bill Simmons finishes his list of the 33 most intriguing... people of the 2009-10 season. (more) Welcome to the NBA preview, Part 2
Spurs vs. Spurs, Training Camp Scrimmage
Spurs vs. Spurs, Training Camp Scrimmage
48minutesofhell.com — San Antonio Spurs fans were treated to a deliciously entertaining intersquad scrimmage this afternoon. A note of... caution before proceeding to a list of takeaways: this was merely a practice. Don’t read too deeply into the tea leaves. It was helpful to see the Spurs play, but far from ... (more) Spurs vs. Spurs, Training Camp Scrimmage
Theo Ratliff by the Numbers
48minutesofhell.com — There are two things to know about Theo Ratliff. The first is that he’s not durable. He’s... played a (near) full season of basketball only once this decade. In the most recent two seasons, he played 26 and and 46 games, respectively. This first set of numbers should give fans a ... (more) Theo Ratliff by the Numbers
Training Camp Head Games
48minutesofhell.com — During the season, we often concern ourselves with the psychology of the team. But during training camp,... I find myself thinking about the psychology of individual players. How will the psychology of each player integrate into the fabric that is the Spurs. There are big questions: Is Tony ... (more) Training Camp Head Games
Smart Basketball as Smart Basketball
48minutesofhell.com — I have no doubt that Gregg Popovich exhorts all his young pivots in the virtues of “getting... their work done early.” It’s common advice. The San Antonio Spurs target players who incline their eye toward the wisdom of common advice. Antonio McDyess gets his work done early, ... (more) Smart Basketball as Smart Basketball
Gregg Popovich, the Spurs, and Tom Thibodeau
48minutesofhell.com — Last night’s game was not all lolly pops and fairy dust for the Spurs. After the game,... Popovich tipped his hat to an obvious flaw in the team’s win over the Hornets. Team defense was lousy for most of the night. “Our defense in the first half was good and in the second half ... (more) Gregg Popovich, the Spurs, and Tom Thibodeau
Spurs notebook: Popovich trims beard, lengthens practice time
Spurs notebook: Popovich trims beard, lengthens practice time
mysanantonio.com — Spurs coach Gregg Popovich threw a couple of changes at his club Monday, starting practice at 4p.m.... and showing up clean-shaven after sporting a full beard for more than a year. (more) Spurs notebook: Popovich trims beard, lengthens practice ...
San Antonio Spurs 85, Chicago Bulls 92: the Late Edition
San Antonio Spurs 85, Chicago Bulls 92: the Late Edition
48minutesofhell.com — Although a disappointment, I’m hesitant to read too much into the Spurs Thursday night loss to the... Bulls. The Spurs may have gotten younger this offseason but, as I said during the “early edition” of my recap, the Spurs are going to struggle on the second night of ... (more) San Antonio Spurs 85, Chicago Bulls 92: the Late Edition
NBA Predictions: All Spurs Edition
48minutesofhell.com — Last week ESPN.com asked their national writers to predict the 2009-10 player award winners . Manu Ginobili... and Gregg Popovich’s names were suggested in the 6th Man and Coach of the Year categories, but the list caused me to think about the entire Spurs roster. The ESPN writers did a ... (more) NBA Predictions: All Spurs Edition
Spurs getting ready for the start of the season
Spurs getting ready for the start of the season
myspurslink.blogspot.com — After four preseason games, the new look Spurs have shown us what to expect. DeJuan Blair is... quickly learning the system and has been impressive, George Hill is proving to be a capable backup point . Ian Mahinmi has finally found a little rhythm , McDyess has been steady and looked like a Spur ... (more) Spurs getting ready for the start of the season
Tiago Splitter and Nando De Colo
48minutesofhell.com — 48MoH readers have seen the name Bruno tossed about here and there. Bruno is a trusted friend... firmly situated in France, where he is able to make all sorts of smart observations about the Spurs, the NBA, and their various relationships in the international basketball community . For the ... (more) Tiago Splitter and Nando De Colo
The End of the Roster
48minutesofhell.com — Richard Jefferson asserted himself as a full-fledged member of the Spurs last night. He gave Spurs fans... a taste of the exotic during last night’s game by receiving a pass in the corner and blowing past his man for an at-the-rim finish. It’s been awhile since San Antonio crowds have ... (more) The End of the Roster
Popovich brings stingy back
Popovich brings stingy back
mysanantonio.com — Back when he was in the Eastern Conference, Richard Jefferson used to look forward to a game... against the Spurs the way a child looks forward to a visit to the dentist. (more) Popovich brings stingy back
Popovich discovering beauty of ‘The Beast’
mysanantonio.com — For the first three-plus weeks of training camp, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich tried hard not to buy... into the hype. While fans went gaga over rookie forward DeJuan Blair, Popovich chose to reserve his judgment and tamp down expectations, liberally ... (more) Popovich discovering beauty of ‘The Beast’
Spurs vs Hornets
nba.com — Spurs Head Coach Gregg Popovich On the game - “It was a pretty good start to the... season; obviously if you start with a win that's always more fun. We got to play a lot of guys and a lot of guys played pretty well.” When asked if he changed any ... (more) Spurs vs Hornets
SPURS: Spurs Community Garden Unveiled
nba.com — The San Antonio Spurs and San Antonio Food Bank have planted the seeds and are ready to... harvest the new Spurs Community Garden to feed the San Antonio community. The Spurs Community Garden, sponsored by Spurs Head Coach and President Gregg Popovich ... (more) SPURS: Spurs Community Garden Unveiled
Spurs Excercise Option on Hill
48minutesofhell.com — When Gregg Popovich referred to George Hill as his favorite player, I guess he meant it. The... Spurs have exercised their 2010-11 option for Hill. Given that his performances in the 4th and 5th games of the series were one of the few bright spots of last season’s opening round, and he ... (more) Spurs Excercise Option on Hill
A Window into Training Camp
A Window into Training Camp
48minutesofhell.com — This morning Henry Abbott posted a small portion of a 2007 video about Gregg Popovich and the... Spurs which is a favorite of mine. The particular segment he posted highlights Pop’s surprisingly lighthearted manner. But the entire video paints a much fuller portrait, and focuses in on the ... (more) A Window into Training Camp
Top 5 Head Coaches in the NBA by Win Percentage
Top 5 Head Coaches in the NBA by Win Percentage
sportige.com — Heading into the 2009-2010 season, the 5 head coaches with the best winning percentage.... (more) Top 5 Head Coaches in the NBA by Win Percentage