I struggle with enjoying the moment.
In this moment, the Spurs have won eight games in a row. They just beat the reigning NBA champions three times in the last two weeks. The team runs deep. In seven games in a row, the had a different lead scorer.
They currently have eight players scoring in double digits.
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Pundits are saying they are the best in the league.
In fact, the only blemish on their record over the last three weeks is a loss against the New York Knicks that doesn’t count toward their regular season record.
So why I am not jumping for joy?
Well, as head coach Mitch Johnson continually states in interviews, the season is still young. There is lots of ground to cover. The Spurs still have some growing to do.
in an 82-game season, health becomes a factor. The Spurs started with injuries and weren’t fully healthy until recently, during this streak to be exact.
A fully healthy Spurs is scary, and they are still gelling.
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It begs the question- are the Spurs playing their best basketball, or is the best yet to come?
I was talking to my neighbor who is from Colorado and a devout Nuggets fan. His belief is that the Nuggets are still saving some of their best play for later in the season, when ranking matters and the playoffs are on the line. It’s a logical argument for a seasoned team to keep some reserves in the tank for the long haul.
By comparison, the Spurs seem to be pumping on all cylinders each and every night. Is that sustainable?
For now, I need to take a breathe and enjoy the moment. The Spurs are playing great, and they are building relationships that will continue to bloom throughout the season.
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How are you feeling, Pounders?
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