Spurs Start 5-0 for the First Time Ever!

[Optms]

They really nailed their recent draft picks, that is paying immediate dividends for them. Happy to see them do well.

Yes, they really nailed the first overall pick in Wemby. Why can't other teams draft so well?

[doogie_hauser]

I honestly feel like in many ways Gregg Popovich is still coaching this team. Regardless Pop deserves to be ranked 2nd to Red Auerbach as the greatest patriarchal figure in NBA history

They are a very well run franchise with a brilliant/fantastic culture

Are really sure they have so many current holes/flaws that they cannot contend for a chip this season ?

I strongly feel there is a Lew Alcindor/Kareem type of mature/extremely basketball intelligent nous in Wemby that we have never seen.

[hardenASG13]

Good job over there in SA. Such a young team with so many holes and weaknesses, yet it doesn't seem to matter much when you have a unicorn goat galloping around the court getting 6 blocks per game. the scary thing is that if he's elevating this squad, imagine what he can do if Fox comes back and integrates well? You can probably put 4 guards around Wemby without much problem. And if that doesn't work they can flip these young high value assets easily, or find a big deal for Fox. The Spurs have always just been one huge question mark on how Wemby was going to play this season. He's exceeded expectations by a mile, and the team success shows for it.

We're going to see some things we haven't seen in a while. Youngest MVP since D Rose? Youngest DPOY? First quadruple double since The Admiral did it in the same colors 31 years ago?

Now we need to see if Wemby can put that constant annoying narrative to rest. "Will he stay healthy?". And we'll only see those results with time.

Agree with all of this but dont see how they are full of holes. That was last year. They added Harper who very quietly looks like an absolute stud. Fox hasn't even played yet (good luck stopping him getting downhill with whoevers guarding Wemby not being able to detach from him at all to help on drives). Kornet is one of the better backup centers and rim protectors in the league, Castle has taken a significant step (he looks extremely good!)Vassell is a high level starter, Champaignie and Barnes are very solid spot up shooters, Johnson is a decent rotation player, Sochan hasn't played yet, same with Olynk. They're pretty stacked, and have added a ton since the last time Wemby was playing through both additions and internal growth, which includes Wemby literally and figuratively. They're pretty stacked.

[sashaturiaf]

I feel the Spurs are going to go from fun to annoying real quick.

The tallest player in the league who also can do wing stuff is a cheat code and it's not fun to watch at all. They won't even let you create that in 2k

[knicksfan974]

They really nailed their recent draft picks, that is paying immediate dividends for them. Happy to see them do well.

Yes, they really nailed the first overall pick in Wemby. Why can't other teams draft so well?

Not only Wemby but also Castle and Harper. Both have been ready to contribute since day 1. Without them they wouldn't be playing as well as they have been lately.

[dhsilv2]

That and a quarter gets you a cup of coffee.

Man, I wish a cup of coffee was only a quarter...

if you make it at home?

[Bornstellar]

Really happy with how the season has begun as most of us did not have 5-0 on our bingo cards especially since we knew Fox would be out until the beginning of November. I know a lot of people will nitpick the Spurs opponents but keep in mind they're a very young team that has not been able to beat the teams they're "supposed to beat" for years and they're missing like 4 rotational players including an all star PG and both of Victor's primary backups. I can't wait to see them at full strength

[hardenASG13]

They really nailed their recent draft picks, that is paying immediate dividends for them. Happy to see them do well.

Yes, they really nailed the first overall pick in Wemby. Why can't other teams draft so well?

Not only Wemby but also Castle and Harper. Both have been ready to contribute since day 1. Without them they wouldn't be playing as well as they have been lately.

Agreed, both of those guys have been outstanding. They got a major gift in Harper.

[Hornet Mania]

How they never did this with Duncan??

Pop never really prioritized the regular season. A hot start was never a priority.

[Bloodbather]

I feel the Spurs are going to go from fun to annoying real quick.

The tallest player in the league who also can do wing stuff is a cheat code and it's not fun to watch at all. They won't even let you create that in 2k

Not fun to watch? I'm thinking of buying League Pass for the regular season for the first time in ages because of Wemby.

[Wigginstime]

They look great. I think two of the best games of the year will be

Black Friday: Spurs vs Nuggets
Christmas: Spurs vs Thunder

I see these as the 3 best teams in the NBA with some of the largest size in the NBA: Jokic/Gordon vs Chet/Hartenstein vs. Wemby

[Blame Rasho]

Let’s pause a bit, it hasn’t exactly been murders row with the teams they have played.

I didn’t see the game last night but having a 17-1 run on you isn’t something you want to see even on the box score.

They are playing better than I thought and hopefully they can integrate Fox and company quickly. I been impressed with Harper in the time I have seen him.

And well Wemby isn’t even in his final form.

[The-Power]

Not fun to watch? I'm thinking of buying League Pass for the regular season for the first time in ages because of Wemby.

Yeah. I have the international league pass and the two teams I'll try to watch every time they play are the Warriors (because that's my team) and the Spurs (because they have Victor). There are a bunch of other teams I'll tune in when I find the time but it's only those two teams that I try to not miss if at all possible. The final years of Curry and the ascend of Victor are the two things I absolutely do not want to miss out on.

[kane0801]

Good job over there in SA. Such a young team with so many holes and weaknesses, yet it doesn't seem to matter much when you have a unicorn goat galloping around the court getting 6 blocks per game. the scary thing is that if he's elevating this squad, imagine what he can do if Fox comes back and integrates well? You can probably put 4 guards around Wemby without much problem. And if that doesn't work they can flip these young high value assets easily, or find a big deal for Fox. The Spurs have always just been one huge question mark on how Wemby was going to play this season. He's exceeded expectations by a mile, and the team success shows for it.

We're going to see some things we haven't seen in a while. Youngest MVP since D Rose? Youngest DPOY? First quadruple double since The Admiral did it in the same colors 31 years ago?

Now we need to see if Wemby can put that constant annoying narrative to rest. "Will he stay healthy?". And we'll only see those results with time.

Agree with all of this but dont see how they are full of holes. That was last year. They added Harper who very quietly looks like an absolute stud. Fox hasn't even played yet (good luck stopping him getting downhill with whoevers guarding Wemby not being able to detach from him at all to help on drives). Kornet is one of the better backup centers and rim protectors in the league, Castle has taken a significant step (he looks extremely good!)Vassell is a high level starter, Champaignie and Barnes are very solid spot up shooters, Johnson is a decent rotation player, Sochan hasn't played yet, same with Olynk. They're pretty stacked, and have added a ton since the last time Wemby was playing through both additions and internal growth, which includes Wemby literally and figuratively. They're pretty stacked.

PF is their weakest link,HB is just not a starter level anymore, Sochan still not develop reliable outside shooting

[-Sammy-]

I think we're going to come back to Earth pretty soon, and I also think we're still a piece and a year away from being elite, but I don't see how the growth and development could be going any better-- Harper is showing himself to be more NBA-ready than most were predicting from jump, and the chemistry between Vic and Steph is fabulous.

Keep 'em healthy and on the same page, look at market options for Fox (that could be tough), and we'll be at the top again very soon-- and possibly for a long while.

[Ballings7]

Let’s pause a bit, it hasn’t exactly been murders row with the teams they have played.

I didn’t see the game last night but having a 17-1 run on you isn’t something you want to see even on the box score.

They are playing better than I thought and hopefully they can integrate Fox and company quickly. I been impressed with Harper in the time I have seen him.

And well Wemby isn’t even in his final form.

Agree .. its been a surprising, impressive start

Last night they really missed Fox and Kornet.. so when they're back, plus Sochan, it'll be pretty darn good.

I would say longer-term they'll be a 2nd-tier team below Denver and OKC. I kind of don't see how they're not, barring health issues. Fox adjusting back will be a micro-issue at times probably, but eventually goes away.

Kornet already showed during pre-season he's good, and is a plug 'n play guy, along with Olynk. Complexity isn't there really.

Sochan already knows the system and should be an improved shooter.

Really looking forward to all the different elements from this team.

[JujitsuFlip]

Let’s pause a bit, it hasn’t exactly been murders row with the teams they have played.

I didn’t see the game last night but having a 17-1 run on you isn’t something you want to see even on the box score.

They are playing better than I thought and hopefully they can integrate Fox and company quickly. I been impressed with Harper in the time I have seen him.

And well Wemby isn’t even in his final form.

They can only play who is in front of them though.

[Bornstellar]

Let’s pause a bit, it hasn’t exactly been murders row with the teams they have played.

I didn’t see the game last night but having a 17-1 run on you isn’t something you want to see even on the box score.

They are playing better than I thought and hopefully they can integrate Fox and company quickly. I been impressed with Harper in the time I have seen him.

And well Wemby isn’t even in his final form.

Not really a big deal. Today's NBA is a game of runs. Spurs went on runs of their own in that game.

[Dubious Handles]

So happy for Wemby after last season's blood cloot scares. A generational talent with humility and willingness to learn from day one, you rarely see it nowadays.

[hardenASG13]

Good job over there in SA. Such a young team with so many holes and weaknesses, yet it doesn't seem to matter much when you have a unicorn goat galloping around the court getting 6 blocks per game. the scary thing is that if he's elevating this squad, imagine what he can do if Fox comes back and integrates well? You can probably put 4 guards around Wemby without much problem. And if that doesn't work they can flip these young high value assets easily, or find a big deal for Fox. The Spurs have always just been one huge question mark on how Wemby was going to play this season. He's exceeded expectations by a mile, and the team success shows for it.

We're going to see some things we haven't seen in a while. Youngest MVP since D Rose? Youngest DPOY? First quadruple double since The Admiral did it in the same colors 31 years ago?

Now we need to see if Wemby can put that constant annoying narrative to rest. "Will he stay healthy?". And we'll only see those results with time.

Agree with all of this but dont see how they are full of holes. That was last year. They added Harper who very quietly looks like an absolute stud. Fox hasn't even played yet (good luck stopping him getting downhill with whoevers guarding Wemby not being able to detach from him at all to help on drives). Kornet is one of the better backup centers and rim protectors in the league, Castle has taken a significant step (he looks extremely good!)Vassell is a high level starter, Champaignie and Barnes are very solid spot up shooters, Johnson is a decent rotation player, Sochan hasn't played yet, same with Olynk. They're pretty stacked, and have added a ton since the last time Wemby was playing through both additions and internal growth, which includes Wemby literally and figuratively. They're pretty stacked.

PF is their weakest link,HB is just not a starter level anymore, Sochan still not develop reliable outside shooting

For sure, but they've got depth there with Barnes, Sochan, and Olynyk, even the double big lineup of Wemby and Kornet has looked promising. Johnson is strong enough to slot in there too at times, they've got options. Their backcourt is absolutely loaded and of course they've got wemby controlling the defensive paint. Barnes is more a spot up shooter at this point (maybe always has been) but still plenty of shooting on this team and their guards get downhill as good as anyone's. They're looking very legit.