With a hot-and-heavy question posed, the historians will have to step up for the Spurs fanbase: “As a starting lineup, bench, or cut, how would you decide for all three?” The answers only sowed division among the fanbase. Some consider Wemby already, while the others can’t disrespect the OGs. Let’s check them out.
For starters, the tweet really was very simple: just a graphic of the three big men of the Spurs with a quote saying, “Start Bench Cut with these Spurs stars 🤠What are your picks?” Oh, did those fans have picks. The debate broke into two factions: the old-school loyalists and the Wemby hype train.
The Duncan-Robinson loyalists came in HOT. Various replies polluted the timeline with ‘Start – Timmy, Bench – Admiral, Cut – Wemby.’ @Montanez_10 decided to cleanse the timeline: “Start Duncan, Bench Robinson, Cut Wemby.” Rude to say… but fair? Duncan’s a 5-time champ, Robinson’s a 2-time champ and MVP… Wemby just has one season. Even @3000Mind had noted, “Wemby would have to exceed his potential just to pass [Duncan].” That is true.
Then came the 2K players all choosing the meta irrespective of the legacy. @Stewie309 was very clear: “For 2k definitely start Wemby, bench Robinson, and cut Duncan because Duncan don’t fit my playstyle.” Fair enough. Wemby’s height and shooting in 2K is basically cheating. Then @buzzedaldr1n draws the distinction: “In game: Wemby, Tim, DRob. IRL: Timmy, DRob, Wemby.” Respect.
Then some really big truths came from the Wemby-Trusters. @NYJDailyBlasts said, “We start wemby bench Timmy and cut d rob.” Classic. @teriyakitakes agreed: “Start wemby, bench Duncan, cut d rob.” @WhoisleodashYT posed the real question, “Are we keeping them from their rookie year to the end of their career? Because if that’s the case then wemby starts and the admiral gets cut.” Alright, projecting Wemby’s future dominance-risky but enticing.
Then the ones who were confused about why Wemby was even being thrown into this: @OneOfAKind750 said, “Why is this a question? Wemby hasn’t done anything.” @d1_instigator1 chipped with, “How? Ik he shouldn’t even be on this graphic he accomplished nothing.” Harsh, but true?
Funny part? Some just wouldn’t play along. @TitoMasango replied, “What kind of question is this?” followed by a laughing emoji. @RyG505 said, “Don’t disrespect Timmy and Admiral like that.” And then @baxter1985 completely derailed the conversation: “Can you guys give Tim a few more haircuts? I want his short Afro and his current dreads.” Priorities.
All in all, the debate is so pure sports viewport-An equal half nostalgia, half hype, and no logic. Talking about real-life legacy? Duncan and Robinson win universes apart. Talking about 2K cheese? Wemby may be the move. All in all, Spurs fans hold it close to their hearts, and that’s what makes this so hilarious. Now excuse me as I actually go back to start Wemby in MyTeam and feel terrible about it.
