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5 Toughest Things About Being a San Antonio Spurs Fan

5 Toughest Things About Being a San Antonio Spurs Fan

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Let's be honest; there are not really a lot of things that fans of the San Antonio Spurs can complain about nowadays. They just won their fifth championship in 15 years and have recorded 15 straight seasons of 50 wins or better. They are a shining example of how to correctly build an organization. With that said, there are a couple tough things about being a fan of the team, and these five in particular really stand out.

5. Manu Ginobili's "Hero Ball" Gear Shift

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5. Manu Ginobili's "Hero Ball" Gear Shift

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I love watching Manu Ginobili play. His creativity, fearlessness and competitive nature are a huge reason as to why he will be a Hall of Famer one day. With that said, Ginobili will at times try to go "hero ball" mode and do everything himself, whether it be taking long contested jump shots or trying to fire rocket passes at absurd angles. Spurs fans do not see it often, but this version of Manu can either be awesome or frustrating to watch.

4. Convincing People That Tiago Splitter Is Actually A Really Solid Player

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4. Convincing People That Tiago Splitter Is Actually A Really Solid Player

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For as many times as we saw the replay of Tiago Splitter getting rejected by LeBron James in the 2013 NBA Finals, I have yet to see one replay of him forcefully blocking Dwyane Wade in the same way during the 2014 NBA Finals. Just because Stephen A. Smith says his name in an exaggerated way does not make him a bad player. Contrary to popular opinion, Splitter is a very solid role player who fits in perfectly with the Spurs.

3. Wanting Kawhi Leonard To Become An All-Star Immediately

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3. Wanting Kawhi Leonard To Become An All-Star Immediately

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After his outstanding performance in the 2014 NBA Finals where he won the Finals MVP, many Spurs fans want to see the same aggression and strong play from Kawhi Leonard during the regular season. He has proven before he is an exceptional talent in the playoffs, but he seems to still be very reserved and almost like he is holding back during the course of the regular season. Will the 23-year-old finally take off and become an All-Star this year?

2. Having To Hear For Years That the Spurs Are "Boring"

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2. Having To Hear For Years That the Spurs Are "Boring"

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Considering all the highlight reel plays that Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili have made over the years, you would think the Spurs would be seen as exciting. I think it is because Tim Duncan does not show much emotion, and the fact that he is the leader of the Spurs, that the whole team gets labeled as "boring" as a result. Parker and Ginobili make up for one of the most breathtakingly exciting backcourts in the league. They are not boring.

1. Knowing This Glorious Run Will End Some Day

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1. Knowing This Glorious Run Will End Some Day

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Spurs fans have grown accustomed to being a title contender every year. But now as Tim Duncan and possibly Manu Ginobili near retirement, it is hard to swallow that we are currently living in the last days of their basketball playing careers. The run this franchise has made over the last 15 years has been absolutely incredible, and it is hard for Spurs fans to picture a team without Duncan leading the way. Enjoy these final days, Spurs fans.

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