Granted, they're not as important as the Lincoln-Douglas debates, but as long as there have been barstools, there have been men sitting on those stools arguing about sports. This week, John Paulsen and Anthony Stalter sit at a virtual bar and debate whether or not the San Antonio Spurs qualify as a dynasty. Take a seat, order a beverage and feel free to give us your two cents.
Anthony: The first thing anyone looks at when considering whether or not a team should be viewed as a dynasty is the number of championships won in a certain amount of time. Well, since the strike-shortened season of 1999, the Spurs have won four titles. While none of those have been back to back, there's no denying how hard it is to win one NBA title, nevertheless four in nine years. They've also won six division titles in nine years, which is quite an accomplishment in the stacked Western Conference. Another thing to consider is that they've largely kept the same core of players throughout the years and only Tim Duncan can really be considered a superstar. (Although Tony Parker might be on his way.)
John: The Merriam-Webster definition of a dynasty is "a powerful group or family that maintains its position for a considerable time." Applying this to sports is a little tricky...
(Read the rest of the debate after the jump.)
Anthony: The first thing anyone looks at when considering whether or not a team should be viewed as a dynasty is the number of championships won in a certain amount of time. Well, since the strike-shortened season of 1999, the Spurs have won four titles. While none of those have been back to back, there's no denying how hard it is to win one NBA title, nevertheless four in nine years. They've also won six division titles in nine years, which is quite an accomplishment in the stacked Western Conference. Another thing to consider is that they've largely kept the same core of players throughout the years and only Tim Duncan can really be considered a superstar. (Although Tony Parker might be on his way.)
John: The Merriam-Webster definition of a dynasty is "a powerful group or family that maintains its position for a considerable time." Applying this to sports is a little tricky...
(Read the rest of the debate after the jump.)
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