I love your insight, Getthesenets. You are very knowledgable.

The Patriots comparison is very interesting. Part of why I asked the question has been, as you pointed out, the poor play of Duncan, Ginobli, and Parker. But Leondard and Aldridge are carrying the team now. I have similar concerns about OKC that they are only Durant & Westbrook. No team should have to rely on Dion Waiters, which is why I think LeBron & Kyrie were thrilled to get rid of him last season.

I heard a very interesting point on the radio last night coming home from work. If the Spurs do advance, look for Popovich to be lobbying the league and its officials to watch for all of the illegal screens that Draymond Green sets. Much like the quick illegal picks the Patriots have been running for years...