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San Antonio Spurs: 5 Takeaways From The Team’s 2014-15 Media Day

San Antonio Spurs: 5 Takeaways From Team's 2014-15 Media Day

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The San Antonio Spurs entered training camp as the returning champions, and we will have to wait and see if they can defend their title next summer. They answered a lot of questions during media day, but you might be surprised at some of the things they revealed. Here are my five biggest takeaways from their media day.

5. Gregg Popovich Is Keeping Things Realistic

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5. Gregg Popovich Is Keeping Things Realistic

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Head coach Gregg Popovich acknowledged that the Spurs do not set any goals when it comes to winning a certain number of games, and they do not having a championship-or-bust attitude. He expects his players to be as healthy and effective as possible by the time the playoffs roll around.

4. Tim Duncan Still Loves the Game

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4. Tim Duncan Still Loves the Game

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Tim Duncan will be aiming at an amazing sixth NBA title, and it should be an absolute blast to watch the veteran battle Father Time this season. His passion for the game has never subsided.

3. Manu Ginobili Is Mad

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3. Manu Ginobili Is Mad

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Manu Ginobili admitted that he was disappointed when the Spurs denied him a chance to play for Argentina this summer, but with his age and injury history, he does not really have the right to choose. He should get over his anger by opening night.

2. Danny Green Is Focused

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2. Danny Green Is Focused

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Danny Green, the former North Carolina Tar Heel, will need to be locked in come playoff time for the Spurs to be successful because his floor spacing opens up everything else in the offense. He'll be ready.

1. Tony Parker Will Be Healthy

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1. Tony Parker Will Be Healthy

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Tony Parker, much like Ginobili, probably did not want to take the summer off from international basketball, but he will be glad for it once they get back to the playoffs under heavy legs. Popovich had to shut him down during the last regular season for some rest and maintenance, and we all saw how well that worked out.

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