Will San Antonio 3peat with Rookies of the Year?

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Will San Antonio 3peat with Rookies of the Year? 

Post#1 » by Godymas » Wed Jul 2, 2025 2:51 pm

San Antonio had the ROTY in the 2023 NBA season with Victor Wembanyama

then in 2024 San Antonio had the ROTY with Stephon Castle

now San Antonio has selected #2 overall an elite prospect in Dylan Harper, and the question is, will Dylan Harper be contributing immediately, or will he be playing a secondary role as the team looks to win more today?

Obviously the biggest thing standing in the way between Harper and the ROTY is Cooper Flagg who will be getting a ton of minutes to fill a hole in Dallas that they need as they look to be contending as soon as possible once Kyrie comes back.
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Re: Will San Antonio 3peat? 

Post#2 » by druggas » Wed Jul 2, 2025 2:52 pm

Your thread is premature.
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Re: Will San Antonio 3peat? 

Post#3 » by Backcountry » Wed Jul 2, 2025 2:55 pm

Will they 1peat?
'Cos it's easier to try
Than to prove it can't be done
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Re: Will San Antonio 3peat? 

Post#4 » by Godymas » Wed Jul 2, 2025 2:56 pm

druggas wrote:Your thread is premature.


why they already did it back to back, they just need 1 more for a 3peat
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Re: Will San Antonio 3peat? 

Post#5 » by ropjhk » Wed Jul 2, 2025 2:57 pm

This thread is basically asking whether the Spurs will become a dynasty. The pieces are in place but things still have to go the right way in order for a dynasty to form. Injuries, egos and competition are always the main threats. OKC isn't going to go away quietly. How long will Pop keep coaching?

If things go as projected the Spurs could finally have a true dynastic reign in the NBA, but nothing is guaranteed.

EDIT: oh, it's about ROTY threepeat. There's a chance but not likely.
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Re: Will San Antonio 3peat? 

Post#6 » by Iwasawitness » Wed Jul 2, 2025 2:58 pm

druggas wrote:Your thread is premature.


You didn't read the OP, did you?
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Post#7 » by Charlie Sollers » Wed Jul 2, 2025 3:02 pm

Anything less than a 3peat would be one of the biggest disappointments in recent memory.
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Re: Will San Antonio 3peat? 

Post#8 » by -Luke- » Wed Jul 2, 2025 3:07 pm

Probably not, because Flagg is too much to overcome.
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Post#9 » by Wingy » Wed Jul 2, 2025 3:09 pm

No one would bet on it, but who knows…maybe it’s Carter Bryant who makes this 3-peat happen. Spurs actually have two shots at this.
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Re: Will San Antonio 3peat? 

Post#10 » by God Squad » Wed Jul 2, 2025 3:11 pm

lol
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Re: Will San Antonio 3peat? 

Post#11 » by tsherkin » Wed Jul 2, 2025 3:13 pm

Sneaky OP confusing people who just read the title, heh.

No, I think Flagg will take the ROY and break up the streak for the Spurs.
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Re: Will San Antonio 3peat? 

Post#12 » by Godymas » Wed Jul 2, 2025 3:14 pm

Iwasawitness wrote:
druggas wrote:Your thread is premature.


You didn't read the OP, did you?


it’s actually hilarious how many people haven’t, a lot of guys just got outed for what they really are
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Re: Will San Antonio 3peat? 

Post#13 » by ball_takes23 » Wed Jul 2, 2025 3:15 pm

unlikely as Harper will be splitting time with castle and Fox
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Re: Will San Antonio 3peat? 

Post#14 » by WiggOuts » Wed Jul 2, 2025 3:16 pm

Lmao how many people don't read the information presented before giving their opinion.

I think its very possible but unlikely. With the amount of hype Flagg has gotten it would be pretty disappointing for him not to win. Barring some sort injury id think its his to lose...Harper also has a lot of competition at his position so I doubt he's gonna put up inflated numbers that would help his case
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Re: Will San Antonio 3peat? 

Post#15 » by NBA Sheady » Wed Jul 2, 2025 3:17 pm

Only if he plays a huge role and they are high in the standings.
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Re: Will San Antonio 3peat? 

Post#16 » by Ritzo » Wed Jul 2, 2025 3:38 pm

If Ben Simmons is not around, YES
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Re: Will San Antonio 3peat? 

Post#17 » by jkvonny » Wed Jul 2, 2025 3:39 pm

What??

Cmon, dude.....

Edit: Wait....You got me OP :lol:

Yes very possible. Dylan is that good. Will be getting lots of playing time (garbage minutes) behind a stacked guard spots. We are guard heavy as a team

The the rookies at Utah, especially Walter Clayton Jr, could be in the mix. Ace Baily definitely in the mix.
The kid at Wizards (Tre Johnson) is the fav so far.
Spurs, Jazz, Wiz are all young rebuilding teams. The rookies will be getting playing time, carrying more roles.

The Mavs are a more veteran group trying to make the playoffs/play in. Flagg won't have that much impact, playing time compared to the other rookies.
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Re: Will San Antonio 3peat? 

Post#18 » by balrog27 » Wed Jul 2, 2025 3:40 pm

Vegas says he's +1100 to win roty, so that's your chance of 3peat.
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Re: Will San Antonio 3peat? 

Post#19 » by tsherkin » Wed Jul 2, 2025 3:41 pm

Godymas wrote:
Iwasawitness wrote:
druggas wrote:Your thread is premature.


You didn't read the OP, did you?


it’s actually hilarious how many people haven’t, a lot of guys just got outed for what they really are


Bit of a crappy title, to be fair.
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Re: Will San Antonio 3peat? 

Post#20 » by GiannisAnte34 » Wed Jul 2, 2025 3:44 pm

tsherkin wrote:
Godymas wrote:
Iwasawitness wrote:
You didn't read the OP, did you?


it’s actually hilarious how many people haven’t, a lot of guys just got outed for what they really are


Bit of a crappy title, to be fair.


Intentionally misleading for a gotcha?

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