Will Manu even be completely healthy? He had another stress reaction that will keep him out for a few more weeks, and has played in 38 games this season. Spurs' core is too old by now, sorry.
If Manu is healthy for the playoffs, and Gooden doesn't hurt the team chemistry wise, it's going to be one hell of a battle in the WCF
you might get them in the 2nd round or conference finals. just don't expect to win any of the games in portland.
I call that brave talk for a one-eyed fat man! Rooster Cogburn in True Grit Seriously, you don't want any part of Portland in the playoffs.