San Antonio Spurs Preseason Presser 97'

[Bowser]

San Antonio Spurs Preseason Presser 
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EAZY P (GMOY):

Hello......I want to welcome everyone to the 1997 San Antonio Spurs preseason presser. First off I would like to say thank you to our sponsors. Now lets get to what you guys are here for....last season was a bit of a disappointment for us but with that said our overall record did improve and we ended the season on a good note. Our expectations are even higher this year. I expect coach to take this team to the next level. We have a good young core of players I put together and believe we should be a playoff team. Coach Pop was disappointed with last year's results and has the same expectations I have for this current roster. Coach is here to give you his thoughts.....with that said I would like to introduce to you coach Gregg Popovich...





Greg Popovich:  Thanks Eazy.  First off I would like to say that I love the way this team competed the last two Sims of last season. I hope that can carry over this season. I like the way the guys work hard this past off season and during training camp. Some players even came into the practice facility before TC during their off time working on improving their game. The players told me that they are ready to take it to the next level. They are tired of losing and want to get to the post season. My job as coach is to help get them there. I took a look in the mirror at myself and ask myself "what do I need to do to get my squad into that 16 team tournament." I feel this team Eazy has put in front of me should be a damn good one. I will do my best to lead  this team out of the lotto.


Any questions?   

[J2]

Johnny Junior, The Washington Post: Shareef had an amazing camp, while Rasheed has seemed to have a bit of a drop-off. With that in mind, what are the futures of both guys? Is Shareef primed for a starting role?

[Bowser]

Oct 23, 2014 14:13:57 GMT -6 J2 said:

Johnny Junior, The Washington Post: Shareef had an amazing camp, while Rasheed has seemed to have a bit of a drop-off. With that in mind, what are the futures of both guys? Is Shareef primed for a starting role?

Gregg Popovich: Shareef had an amazing camp but his roll will stay the same. As of right now he's the leader of our 2nd unit and will continue to be in the foreseeable future. Things could change but as of now their roles will stay the same.  Sheed had a setback during camp but I don't see it affecting his role in the starting lineup. We will work with him after each practice and help him improve his game. He was disappointed with his camp and told me that he will do whatever he has to do to get better. When I got back to my office Sheed had a gift for me, a T-shirt. It had a message on it. Here I'll show you it.











Hope that answered your question.  

[Nick Malone 77]

Nick Melon; Charlotte Observer: Why is it that the people of the New Jersey Nets appear almost jealous, making up wild rumors at your expense? What started this blood feud? Don't you guys only play against each other twice a year since a Finals between you two will never happen anyways?

[TrayWithAnA]

The preseason GMOY curse could be an actual real thing that we have to worry about now. Do you have a special vendetta out for anyone who mocked you last year and how do you properly prepare yourself mentally for a new season?