The dynasty simply known as the San Antonio Spurs was eventually supposed to flame out with an aging group of stars that have stayed together for the entirety of their careers. With Tim Duncan (39), Manu Ginobili (soon-to-be 38) going well into their twilight years and Tony Parker (33) starting to slow down, their level of contention in the West was supposed to drop down a notch at some point – even with the growth and emergence of Kawhi Leonard, who just agreed to stay with the team for five years on a maximum deal.
After the offseason the Spurs have had so far, though, it appears they are looking to stay atop for many more years to come.
It all started with the acquisition of LaMarcus Aldridge late last week. The power forward is set to take the reigns from Tim Duncan when he retires as the primary big man, which also means Duncan has agreed to play for the team for another year. That agreement led to Ginobili’s decision to stay on for another year as well:
Happy to announce that I’m coming back next season. #gospursgo #TDwouldvemissedmetoomuch.
— Manu Ginobili (@manuginobili) July 6, 2015
Which led to this joyous tweet from his teammate Danny Green, who has also agreed to stay with the team for four years:
Welcome back @manuginobili !!!! — Danny Green (@DGreen_14) July 6, 2015
There was a flaw in that statement, however, and Ginobili made sure Green knew it:
@DGreen_14 I never left, Verde, I never left! 😉
— Manu Ginobili (@manuginobili) July 7, 2015
If that wasn’t good enough, the Spurs also agreed to terms with David West on Monday for the veteran’s minimum to provide valuable presence off the bench.
Talk about stacked.
David Robinson, who is always mindful of everything going on with the organization, was more than satisfied with all the moves his former team has made up to this point:
Never had such an exciting free agency. Coming together nicely. #GoSpursGo
— David Robinson (@DavidtheAdmiral) July 7, 2015
Jim Park is a blogger and editor of Sheridan Hoops. Follow him on twitter @SheridanBlog.
Thomas W says
Eric. I agree. A.J. is lacking intelligence.
A.J. says
David Robinson. One of many NBA dudes that got away scot-free on the anabolic steroid train.
Eric S. says
One of the stupidest things I’ve ever heard. Dear lord.