Thunder-Spurs: Another blowout puts OKC on another brink of elimination

The Oklahoman ^ | 5/30/14 | Darnell Mayberry

[driftless2]

The Spurs are one of the few teams in the league who avidly seek foreign talent. Half or more of their players are non-Americans. Non-American players have teamwork drilled into them which fits Popovich’s no stars style. Of course, it helps that Duncan, Parker, and Ginobili were/are great players, but Popovich expects every player to forgo individual glory and play for the team. Contrast that with many of the super egoes on other NBA teams.

[dfwgator]

Cohesion overcomes better talent.

[driftless2]

I think he can be a top five center. He's got the youth, size, strength, athletic ability, and very important the right attitude. I should add I'm a nutty bb fan, and I follow college and pro ball avidly. I remember two years ago when Adams was talked about as being a possible great college player before his freshman season at Pitt. I watched him then and thought after a few years of college ball, he'd be a very good pro prospect.

Even though he made great progress during his freshman year at Pitt, I thought he made a mistake turning pro after the season. He proved me wrong. And I'm not the only fan predicting good things for Adams. Many other people are doing the same.

[uncommonsense]

" Cohesion overcomes better talent."

We found that out with our "Dream Teams" in 2002 and 2004.

[laotzu]

..then you rule their kingdom

No doubt to it; the Thunder is a strong team. But eliminating the Spurs will not suddenly give them 20 division titles, or mean they made the playoffs in 24 of the last 25 seasons.

Win or lose, the Spurs will remain the most successful team of all time.

[demshateGod]

It'll have to next year. I hope the Spurs humiliate the Treyvons.