This will make the story better. When it’s Victor Wembanyama’s turn to celebrate like Jalen Brunson did Saturday, this will be the flashback scene, the agony to avenge.
“I can’t tell you what the lesson is,” Wemby said.
He will show us soon enough.
https://t.co/hYH8AxU2SX
The Knicks were clearly the better team in this series, happy for all of my Knicks friends tonight. The Spurs were not ready for this stage, and they have no closer. Meanwhile, Brunson is becoming a legendary closer--what an incredible game by him tonight. Spurs will be around for a long time, but they've got a few things to figure out, starting with what the hell to do with Fox, who murdered them this series.
Victor Wembanyama (22 years, 155 days) and Stephon Castle (21 years, 219 days) are the youngest duo (by average age) in NBA history to score 20+ points each in a Finals game 🔥
“The Last Time We Stood Here.”
Tonight, the Spurs walk into Oklahoma City for Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals… one win away from the NBA Finals.
And if you’ve been a Spurs fan long enough, this all feels strangely familiar.
Because the last time the Spurs stood on this exact doorstep… it was also against the Thunder.
Also in Oklahoma City.
Also on a Saturday night.
Also with a trip to the NBA Finals hanging in the balance.
May 31, 2014.
The game went to overtime.
And the Spurs survived.
112-107.
I still remember that unforgettable image of Tim Duncan wrapping Manu Ginóbili around the neck in celebration after one of the biggest plays of the night.
Exhaustion. Relief. Brotherhood. One more mountain climbed together.
That team was fighting history, age, injuries and a young, explosive Thunder team led by Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. Tony Parker could barely walk by the second half. The Thunder forced overtime. The crowd was losing its mind.
And somehow… the Spurs still found a way.
Led by Boris Diaw, the brilliant big man from France who scored 26 points that night.
Funny how history echoes.
Back then, it was Boris Diaw, the gifted Frenchman helping lead the Spurs to the brink of greatness.
Tonight, it’s Victor Wembanyama.
Different era. Different team. Same franchise. Same city. Same opponent. Same building. Same dream.
The last time the Spurs stood here, with this opportunity, they went to the NBA Finals.
Tonight, they stand there again.
Bring on Game 7.
#Spurs #OKC #SanAntonio #Thunder #OKCThunder #NBA #NBAFinals #GoSpursGo #PorVida #Wemby #Wembanyama
This was Chris Finch 2 years ago, before OKC won anything.
Instead of the league doing anything about it then, the entire team has evolved into untouchable floppers.
Media heads are now all repeating the same PR propaganda acting like we’re all blind.
Shaimeless league.
Spurs won more championships and were able to sustain success longer. Also didn’t need a Kevin Durant in free agency.
Duncan never missed the postseason and had more 50 win seasons than 25+ franchises.
Steph missed the postseason 7 of 17 seasons. Warriors peak was better.
Draymond Green believes the Warriors dynasty is better than the Spurs 🤨:
“When I look at dynasties, the only ones I see with the makeup of what we did is the Spurs.. But they never went back to back, so I think that’s going to put us above them.”
Thoughts?
#GoSpursGo#PorVida
"I like this Duke roster a lot... They don't have a superstar. This team will be more balanced."
@GoodmanHoops on the Blue Devils' recent additions (and retention) 👀
🎥: https://t.co/9tZErjxgGY
Bill Simmons slams the Spurs for their themed shirts
“You’ve won 5 titles as a franchise. It’s not the time for gimmicks. Act like you’ve been here before… It felt like I was at a parade.”
(via @ringer / h/t @ClutchPoints )