09-10 Record: 50-32 Beat Dallas in 6 , Swept by Phoenix in second round
Coach : Greg Popovich 15th year with San Antonio
Off Season Moves
Additions: Gary Neal
Draft: James Anderson, Ryan Richards, Tiago Splitter
Losses: Ian Mahinmi, Roger Mason, Keith Bogans, Malik Hariston
Projected Rotation
C Tim Duncan
PF Matt Bonner
SF Richard Jefferson
SG Manu Ginobili
PG Tony Parker
G George Hill
F Antonio McDyess
F DeJuan Blair
F Bobby Simmons
G James Anderson
G Curtis Jerrells
G Gary Neal
F Marcus Cousin
The San Antonio Spurs have been the most consistent team in the NBA over the past 13 years. 13 consecutive playoff appearances and 4 championships in that span have made the Spurs the envy of most of the NBA. The center piece of the Spurs run has been future hall of famer power forward Tim Duncan. Duncan is entering the twilight of his career and is looking for another run at the championship. Duncan is in his 14th season in the league and its apparent he has passed the prime of his career. All that being true Duncan is still one of the best big men in the game and if he is healthy he is still a lock for an All Star bid and you can put the Spurs down for a playoff berth. The catalyst for the Spurs to be able to actually make a run through the playoffs is wing man Manu Ginobili. Ginobili has ran into multiple injury problems the last few years and the Spurs suffered in his absence. For Duncan to get ring number 5 Ginobili has to be healthy and continue his typical stellar level of play. Matt Bonner will be the starter at the 4 spot. Bonner is a capable defender and rebounder who can stretch the d with his outside shot. Former all star Richard Jefferson is back for his second year on the river walk. Jefferson was a disappointment last season as the Spurs brought him in hoping to inject some energy into an aging team. French sensation Tony Parker remains the point guard for now. The pride of IUPUI George Hill is on the verge of taking Parkers spot and Parker has openly stated he will not come of the bench. The bench consists of Antonio McDyess, DeJaun Blair, Bobby Simmons, and James Anderson. Overall you can expect the Spurs to make the playoffs as long as they stay healthy. But for them to make a run through the playoffs they need to add a little depth.
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