Ginobili down with ankle injury vs USA

[MiamiHeat]

Ginobili is down during the USA game. Ankle injury once again.

He is limping off the court.

Hate to say I told you so, but I told you so.


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Ginobili Injured In Olympics Semifinals

POSTED: 11:19 am CDT August 22, 2008
UPDATED: 11:35 am CDT August 22, 2008

SAN ANTONIO -- San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili was injured Friday during the Olympic semifinal game against the United States.

Ginobili, playing for Team Argentina, injured the same ankle that bothered him in the NBA playoffs during the first quarter.

He didn't return to the game. It was not clear how severe the injury was.

Spurs officials had urged Ginobili to pass on the Olympics and rest the ankle, but he refused, saying it ankle felt fine.

Team USA defeated Argentina 101-81 to advance to the gold medal game against Spain on Sunday.

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Olympics are over for injured basketball star Ginobili
22.08.08 22:14

(dpa) - Argentine basketball star Emanuel Ginobili is injured and will miss Sunday's game for Olympic bronze against Lithuania, Argentine team doctor Diego Grippo confirmed Friday.

"There is no chance that 'Manu' will recover. He will not play against Lithuania," Grippo said.

A recurring injury to his left ankle forced Ginobili to remain on the bench for most of Friday's semi-final, which saw defending champion Argentina lose to the United States, 101-81.

"Ginobili is in a lot of pain, he is very sad," Argentine coach Sergio Hernandez said.

The San Antonio Spurs shooting guard was on court for just 6 minutes and 21 seconds in the semi-final and scored 2 points before withdrawing at half-time.

Andres Nocioni may also miss the game against Lithuania.

"He has tendinitis in his left knee. We will see if he recovers," said Grippo.

[cool hand]

yeah, ginobili sucks for doing this.

[The_Game]

Yet i'm sure this is why the US will beat Argentina..has nothing to do with his style of play or anything

yawn

[dbreiden83080]

Manu is limping with a bad ankle, GEE where have we seen this before??

[DisAsTerBot]

damn!!!! :bang

[Fmedrano1077]

LMFAO!
:lmao

[timvp]

Not funny.









P.S.

:pctoss

[yavozerb]

Manu had to be assisted off the court and was putting very little weight on his left ankle. Not sure if this is the same ankle that gave him problems before. 2008-2009 might be over before it even begins!!:depressed

[YODA]

What channel is this on?

[Fmedrano1077]

ch 365 on dish network

[DMX7]

Yeah, Ginobili going back to the locker room. He looks bad.

[Walton Buys Off Me]

Since May I've been saying we need to move this China doll while his stock was still high. It's his own fault, hopefully we can acquire an asset soon.

Next....

[yavozerb]

Is that the same bum ankle?

[spurschick]

Is that the same bum ankle?

yes

[DPG21920]

This thread is lame, especially considering the OP is a Heat fan and Wade had to live in a bubble for 5 months just to be able to play.

[Walton Buys Off Me]

This is an instance where I wish I didn't have to say "I told you so". That's precisely what Gregg Popovich is uttering right now...

What a joke.

[1Parker1]

Is this a joke? Or did he really hurt his ankle?

[yavozerb]

I have already turned the game off and will now go mow my grass...This day keeps getting better and better.

[Slomo]

not a joke. Unfortunately.

[YODA]

this not on time warner cable?

[yavozerb]

Is this a joke? Or did he really hurt his ankle?

No joke!!

[MiamiHeat]

Popovich is going to be PISSED.

[whottt]

:ban: all these guys celebrating Manu's injury.

[yavozerb]

this not on time warner cable?

Was watching it on 102

[DPG21920]

Lets see what happens if Kobe goes down...

Which I do not want to see.

[cool hand]

trade him, and trade his ass now.

[DPG21920]

This is the definition of "knee-jerk" reaction

[Walton Buys Off Me]

Lets see what happens if Kobe goes down...

Which I do not want to see.

Kobe's not a China doll.

[MiamiHeat]

Ginobili still in the Locker room.....

[I Love Me Some Me]

Somewhere Tim Duncan is developing left knee tendinitis that will keep him sidelined for all of 2008-09.

Let the tanking begin.

[Solid D]

Yeah, he was driving and LeBron stepped in front of him as he was passing and Manu landed off balance. It was not really anything unusual so it is a concern that his ankle is going to hold up under the rigors of normal play...until he has properly healed the ankle.


Ginobili is down during the USA game. Ankle injury once again.

He is limping off the court.

Hate to say I told you so, but I told you so.

Link to when you told us so?

[DPG21920]

Kobe's not a China doll.

Doesn't he have to have surgery after the Olympics?

[TheProfessor]

Somewhere Tim Duncan is developing left knee tendinitis that will keep him sidelined for all of 2008-09.

Let the tanking begin.
Not a very productive idea, since the Spurs lack a first round pick this year.

[loveforthegame]

Shitty news to wake up to. I hope he'll be ok and be ready for when the season starts.

It's not going to be pretty to have to lean on Mason, Udoka, and Finley to carry the load should he miss some time this season with the ankle.

[timvp]

Ginobili shouldn't be playing if a slight tweak of the ankle sends him to the locker room.

Chances are the Spurs will have to rest him throughout training camp and preseason to make sure he's healthy. An ankle doesn't heal all the way unless you get a whole lot of rest.

[Slomo]

Not a very productive idea, since the Spurs lack a first round pick this year.

Don't confuse the noobies with facts.

[DPG21920]

Ginobili shouldn't be playing if a slight tweak of the ankle sends him to the locker room.

Chances are the Spurs will have to rest him throughout training camp and preseason to make sure he's healthy. An ankle doesn't heal all the way unless you get a whole lot of rest.

[MiamiHeat]

Link to when you told us so?
http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102411

I made a whole thread about it

[DPG21920]

I do understand why he is playing though, so I can not fault Gino.

[MiamiHeat]

You can't always do what you want. He is making a LOT of money with a contract obligation with the Spurs.

[DPG21920]

You can't always do what you want. He is making a LOT of money with a contract obligation with the Spurs.

Well unlike the Wade, if Gino takes time off, they do not get a number 2 draft pick. They will still win more than 20 or so games.

[TheProfessor]

Ginobili shouldn't be playing if a slight tweak of the ankle sends him to the locker room.

Chances are the Spurs will have to rest him throughout training camp and preseason to make sure he's healthy. An ankle doesn't heal all the way unless you get a whole lot of rest.
They'll get him on a therapy program once he's back. He'll be ready before the regular season; I think the main concern is that this is a chronic ankle issue that will progressively hurt his mobility.

[I Love Me Some Me]

Not a very productive idea, since the Spurs lack a first round pick this year.

:bang
mas triste


Is it protected?

[urunobili]

:depressed

[TheProfessor]

:bang
mas triste


Is it protected?
Actually, I'm not sure. I don't remember hearing about any protection on that pick...

[timvp]

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102411

I made a whole thread about itI don't see where you said he'd get injured. You whined a lot and talked about injuries but you didn't flat out say Manu was going to get injured.

You are like the Miami Heat version of Lefty.

[timvp]

Is it protected?Yes.

[TheProfessor]

Yes.
And there you go :lol

[SpurOutofTownFan]

I can't believe all the Manu hate in this thread... I would say trade Manu now - not for San Antonio's sake but for his! He deserves better than a bunch of losers like some of the posters here. What have you ever won in your life?

Patheric piece of shit.

[honestfool84]

fusdlfkjsdfck!!!

[DaDakota]

I watched the replay over and over, and I can't see where he hurt it, he didn't land on it funny, didn't land on anyone's foot.

He just sort of started favoring it.

Let's hope he comes out and plays in the 2nd half.

DD

[cool hand]

Fuck A Duck.

[mountainballer]

Don't confuse the noobies with facts.

well, fact is that the pick is lottery protected. so, if history was repeating and 09 is 97.......say hello to Blake Griffin.

(but, no. this wasn't a call to dump the season)

[Fmedrano1077]

The Argies have made a good game out of it and with out Manu.

[Slomo]

Yeah, I know I forgot about it being protected (which is kinda logical).

[Blackjack]

Is the game not being shown on dish network???

[MannyIsGod]

I'm suprised he didn't go back in. It didn't even look that bad. Pretty dissapointing to see him injure it so easily. Obviously its not 100%.

I wish the fucker would have just stayed home.

[BlackSwordsMan]

trade manu now!

[thispego]

Ginobili is down during the USA game. Ankle injury once again.

He is limping off the court.

Hate to say I told you so, but I told you so.

:rolleyes
pffft what a fucking faggot. Yeah YOU told us so. Loser.

I thought this goddamn fucking game was supposed to come on at 10, I dont see it on any channels right now. FUck yall for starting threads about it.

[Sense]

I'm suprised he didn't go back in. It didn't even look that bad. Pretty dissapointing to see him injure it so easily. Obviously its not 100%.

I wish the fucker would have just stayed home.

I think 3 fouls in a first half helped out with that too...

[thispego]

I don't see where you said he'd get injured. You whined a lot and talked about injuries but you didn't flat out say Manu was going to get injured.

You are like the Miami Heat version of Lefty.

:lmao

[Sense]

:rolleyes
pffft what a fucking faggot. Yeah YOU told us so. Loser.

I thought this goddamn fucking game was supposed to come on at 10, I dont see it on any channels right now. FUck yall for starting threads about it.

This shit started at 9:30....

NBC is barely going to start showing it.... late

[hater]

I predict Manu will come back in. But his ankle looked pretty bad. He would not even come back for game 7 NBA finals with that kind of injury. But this is the Olympics...

[hater]

This shit started at 9:30....

NBC is barely going to start showing it.... late

what? it's halftime on NBC here on the east coast

[Sense]

what? it's halftime on NBC here on the east coast


I just glanced at NBC... it's 3-2..

they started from the beginning

[Blackjack]

:rolleyes
pffft what a fucking faggot. Yeah YOU told us so. Loser.

I thought this goddamn fucking game was supposed to come on at 10, I dont see it on any channels right now. FUck yall for starting threads about it.

Do you have dish network?

The shit was suppossed to be on at 9:15 but instead they're showing ping-pong and volleyball.

[thispego]

This shit started at 9:30....

NBC is barely going to start showing it.... late

its fucking bullshit and now the game is ruined for thos of us who have to start watching it late. MiamiHeat should be banned for pulling this shit and for being a bigtime fucking loser.

[Sense]

its fucking bullshit and now the game is ruined for thos of us who have to start watching it late. MiamiHeat should be banned for pulling this shit and for being a bigtime fucking loser.

I'm not so sure you want to see the first half

[O-Factor]

Fuck it, I don't care if we have to start the season without Ginobili, we need him 100% to before he steps a foot on the court for us this season. And then, we can't wear him out when he plays.

Im not having any of this him being hobbled all season long only to result in him not being able to contribute during playoff time.

But yes, he should of stayed out of the Olympics this year.

[vander]

Fuck it, I don't care if we have to start the season without Ginobili, we need him 100% to before he steps a foot on the court for us this season. And then, we can't wear him out when he plays.

Im not having any of this him being hobbled all season long only to result in him not being able to contribute during playoff time.

But yes, he should of stayed out of the Olympics this year.

he will never be at 100% again

[Solid D]

I don't see where you said he'd get injured. You whined a lot and talked about injuries but you didn't flat out say Manu was going to get injured.

You are like the Miami Heat version of Lefty.

Right, timvp. Thus, the reason for my question. Most of us have posed the question, what happens if Manu gets hurt? That is why the Spurs needed to bolster their scoring and wing position. Even if Manu didn't get hurt, he is cutting and moving on the ankle in a competitive situation.

[Fmedrano1077]

If U Have Hd Its On Ch 365 On Dish Network

[tlongII]

Ginobili shouldn't be playing if a slight tweak of the ankle sends him to the locker room.

Chances are the Spurs will have to rest him throughout training camp and preseason to make sure he's healthy. An ankle doesn't heal all the way unless you get a whole lot of rest.

True dat. I can see him resting for the first few weeks of the season as well. When I hurt my ankle bad playing hoops it took a few months before it was right.

[SenorSpur]

This really sucks!

As if, we needed more bad news this summer.

I guess we'll be getting a real good look at Roger Mason and seeing a lot of Finley to start the season.

[Avitus1]

When I saw this all I could think about is how it'll effect the Spurs....

[bigdog]

good job, Manu

[DaDakota]

As long as it is not a blown Achilles and just a sprained ankle...it is only August, he will be fine by training camp.

DD

[rAm]

Well this officially puts a cap on a great offseason for the spurs! :rolleyes

[Russ]

As long as it is not a blown Achilles and just a sprained ankle...it is only August, he will be fine by training camp.

DD

Achilles? Thanks for the kind thoughts.:(

[SenorSpur]

This could set him back for months.

However if there is a bright side to all this, Manu was going to need the rest anyway, seeing as how he virtually has had no offseason. He'll now be forced to concentrate only on rehabbing his ankle, which will keep him out of competition until he's healed.

[angel_luv]

Be healed quickly, MG.

I am praying for you. :)

[mytespurs]

As soon as I saw the title of this thread, I figure the naysayers would be coming out of the woodwork........ready to pounce (trade manu, manu sucks, manu shouldn't have played, blah, blah, blah). Well, he played, he got injured....next! :rolleyes

Back to the news at hand....what's his status? Did he come back in the game? I know the US will win but I was hoping the Argentina would make it a competitive game....probably less so if Manu is out of the lineup. Bummer about the ankle!

All I care about is that he'll be okay and will be ready for the season. Take Care Manu! Sending positive karma your way. :D

[DaDakota]

Achilles? Thanks for the kind thoughts.:(

LOL, sorry, I meant he looked ok....he walked off the court.....I think he will be fine...

DD

[Darthkiller]

ginobili never came back out of the lockerroom after he went down.

[ceperez]

Doesn't appear that he came back after the first quarter.

Looks like he's pretty much done.

Let's just hope he didn't aggravate his previous injury.

[Spuradicator]

Son Of A Fuckin Bitch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111111111

[ALVAREZ6]

I bet he could have come back if he wanted, but he probably realized it wasn't worth it because there's no way USA was going to lose.

[baseline bum]

Fuck. Fuck this shit. Fuck the Olympics.

:pctoss
:pctoss
:pctoss

First 96 fucks us with no vaseline... now this bullshit

[TheNextGen]

Doesn't he have to have surgery after the Olympics?

yes...on an injury he had about 8 months ago. :rolleyes

[polandprzem]

Fucking NBA - he injured the ankle there !!!

[MiamiHeat]

Fucking NBA - he injured the ankle there !!!

yeah? He gets paid millions to injure it there, dumbass.

playing for argentina is a side issue.

[Bruno]

It sucks.
Spurs have definitely a black cat on their shoulders for some months :
- Manu's injury against Phoenix and for the whole playoffs.
- Duncan illness against Hornets.
- Air Champion.
- Barry fouled in game 4 against Lakers.
- Splitter changing his mind and staying in europe.
- Spurs not getting their man (Batum) in the draft.
- Spurs not getting Maggette.
- Manu's injury in Beijing.

It starts to make a lot. :depressed

[T Park]

I knew this would ducking happen. Parker u stay the fuck home too.
Fucking bullshit!!!! Arggggggg

[carina_gino20]

http://img352.imageshack.us/img352/5528/0e1480c8000a122dc5de540in6.jpg

[T Park]

wouldn't listen to pop nooooo had to go and play in the fucking olympics :pctoss

[polandprzem]

wouldn't listen to pop nooooo had to go and play in the fucking olympics :pctoss

Now make sure he won't play at home

[rAm]

It sucks.
Spurs have definitely a black cat on their shoulders for some months :
- Manu's injury against Phoenix and for the whole playoffs.
- Duncan illness against Hornets.
- Air Champion.
- Barry fouled in game 4 against Lakers.
- Splitter changing his mind and staying in europe.
- Spurs picking the wrong man in the draft.
- Spurs not getting Maggette.
- Manu's injury in Beijing.

It starts to make a lot. :depressed

Fixed. But you are right, I think this offseason might be the final blow to the Spurs Dynasty.

Who knows, one or two different decisions could have left this team with 5 rings.

[Budkin]

Jesus... motherfucking worst case scenario... at least he has a couple months to heal.

[Trainwreck2100]

wouldn't listen to pop nooooo had to go and play in the fucking olympics :pctoss

well he was the flag carrier

[MiamiHeat]

It's a serious conflict of interest for an NBA team to sign a contract with a player and pay the MILLIONS OF DOLLARS only to watch them get injured playing for another team.

[mavs>spurs2]

Fucking NBA - he injured the ankle there !!!

want me to remove that USA flag from your ass?

[MiamiHeat]

:lol:lol

[Bruno]

And even if this injury is a minor one, I'm starting to worry about his career.
How much time will his ankles able to carry him and to allow him playing his wild style of play?

I hope that Manu has more than one or two good seasons left in the tank but i have some doubts about that right now.

[polandprzem]

want me to remove that USA flag from your ass?

You finding pleasure penetraiting somones ass?

[MiamiHeat]

You finding pleasure penetraiting somones ass?



That's because you have such a soft feminine ass, girly boy. Now come here and bend over for daddy, the United States of America.

[temujin]

yeah? He gets paid millions to injure it there, dumbass.

playing for argentina is a side issue.

Right.

Send him back over here.

There is plenty of people willing to take the risk.

And Scola and Nocioni too.

[Trainwreck2100]

You finding pleasure penetraiting somones ass?


America haters get ass penetrated, no pleasure, just a law of the universe.

[DaDakota]

It's a serious conflict of interest for an NBA team to sign a contract with a player and pay the MILLIONS OF DOLLARS only to watch them get injured playing for another team.

Signed:

Kobe
Lebron
Wade
Melo
Howard
Boozer
T.Prince
DWill
CP3
JKidd
M. Redd
C. Bosh

I mean come on.....this is the Olympics......it means a lot to represent your country.

DD

[MiamiHeat]

The NBA is located where? United States of America
Most NBA fans have always been from where? United States of America
NBA basketball is what? An american sport


If they want to play for TEAM USA, I support them. They are representing MY COUNTRY

I don't give a shit about Argentina.

[lotr1trekkie]

Hopefully, Jobe will rape again, Kidd will beat up his current ho, Melo will be busted for drug possession & Artest will stay off his meds. Manu's loss will not seem so bad!

[polandprzem]

That's because you have such a soft feminine ass, girly boy. Now come here and bend over for daddy, the United States of America.

Come on

We will find out if you can handle me

[dbestpro]

The NBA is located where? United States of America
Most NBA fans have always been from where? United States of America
NBA basketball is what? An american sport


If they want to play for TEAM USA, I support them. They are representing MY COUNTRY

I don't give a shit about Argentina.

I guess that means that Toronto is the capital of the 51st state.

[MiamiHeat]

Toronto is in Canada, so why should I care?

[SenorSpur]

This injury is a helluva price to pay

[Ronaldo McDonald]

The Spurs knew what they were getting into when they signed Manu...

[carina_gino20]

Gee, I'm so glad everyone is thinking of how Manu must be feeling right now, to not even be able to completely defend the gold medal. Imagine if people only thought of how the Spurs would fare next season. :rolleyes

[lefty]

THere goes the 2008/2009 season

[BacktoBasics]

I'm not reading 5 pages of shit. Do we have a confirmation on the status of the injury?

[tlongII]

I'm not reading 5 pages of shit. Do we have a confirmation on the status of the injury?

I can confirm that he hurt his ankle.

[MiamiHeat]

http://www.ksat.com/sports/17265691/detail.html

Ginobili Injured In Olympics Semifinals

POSTED: 11:19 am CDT August 22, 2008
UPDATED: 11:35 am CDT August 22, 2008

SAN ANTONIO -- San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili was injured Friday during the Olympic semifinal game against the United States.

Ginobili, playing for Team Argentina, injured the same ankle that bothered him in the NBA playoffs during the first quarter.

He didn't return to the game. It was not clear how severe the injury was.

Spurs officials had urged Ginobili to pass on the Olympics and rest the ankle, but he refused, saying it ankle felt fine.

Team USA defeated Argentina 101-81 to advance to the gold medal game against Spain on Sunday.

[IcemanCometh]

Buncha whiney ass bitches up in here

[carina_gino20]

Argentina's medical team says it is "almost impossible (for Manu) to play" against Lithuania because it is a "very inflamed ligament."


http://www.jjoo.clarin.com/diario/2008/08/22/01743579.html

[T Park]

rgentina's medical team says it is "almost impossible (for Manu) to play" against Lithuania because it is a "very inflamed ligament."



Just fucking great.

Thanks alot Ginobili...


Remember this Spurs when he wants that extension.

[carina_gino20]

Just fucking great.

Thanks alot Ginobili...


Remember this Spurs when he wants that extension.


Gee, I'm so glad everyone is thinking of how Manu must be feeling right now, to not even be able to completely defend the gold medal. Imagine if people only thought of how the Spurs would fare next season. :rolleyes

[MiamiHeat]

What about how the millions of Spurs fans, coaches, and players like Tim Duncan etc... who want to continue to win championships?

[beirmeistr]

What a tragedy. Just yesterday, i was thinking that Ginobili was going to be in great shape for the start of the Spurs' season after playing so well in the olympics.
I'm sure he is feeling like shit because the Spurs advised him not to play and because he will be in Pop's doghouse for months.
i hope the Spurs can make some trade(s) to improve their prospects for the upcoming season.

[polandprzem]

TPark is total dork!

Don't you dare root for Ginobili ever again!

[carina_gino20]

What about how the millions of Spurs fans, coaches, and players like Tim Duncan etc... who want to continue to win championships?

Because you can always put a dollar sign on how a person feels, especially during such a disappointing time. Then again, only money matters for you.

[T Park]

TPark is total dork!

Don't you dare root for Ginobili ever again!

Fuck you.

I speak truths and you overreact. Go back to making sausages fuckhead.

[stretch]

I will now go back to eating sausages.

neat

[T Park]

Because you can always put a dollar sign on how a person feels, especially during such a disappointing time. Then again, only money matters for you.


When you pay someone 8.5 million, and they go against your wishes and do what the boss says would happen then yeah I'd say you'd have a fucking beef.

[T Park]

neat

Why don't you get a fucking life cockbreath.

[manufor3]

great manu, just great

[stretch]

I got so hungry I ate my dick and got cockbreath.

sick

[Trainwreck2100]

sick

i don't know why you would rearrange his reply, you should be honored he thinks you're devean george.

[carina_gino20]

When you pay someone 8.5 million, and they go against your wishes and do what the boss says would happen then yeah I'd say you'd have a fucking beef.

No. You completely missed the point of the original post. Yes, this fucks up the Spurs' plans. I recognize that. Yes, they pay him millions. But will you just forget about the money first, and think how Manu must feel at the moment? He's human. If anyone feels disappointment, guilt, whatever, it's him. Both of us are sitting in front of a computer passing judgment, he has to suffer all the shit.

Then again, I wouldn't expect someone who thinks we should be loyal to money, to understand.

[polandprzem]

Fuck you.

I speak truths and you overreact. Go back to making sausages fuckhead.

I don't want to say who is overreacting :rolleyes

have you ever written a post without a F word?

Pathetic

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

i don't know why you would rearrange his reply, you should be honored he thinks you're devean george.

:lol

[stretch]

i don't know why you would rearrange his reply, you should be honored he thinks you're devean george.

lawl

[Walton Buys Off Me]

Here's one for the ages; I actually agree 110% with T Park on this subject.

Stupid me, I thought professional sports was a business. Manu made a decision with his heart, good for him, I applaud that. He knew the risk, was advised against taking that risk and now looks like a total imbecile. The Spurs now need to make a decision with their brains and their wallets.

[koriwhat]

i don't care if we never see another larry o'brien hoisted by our beloved spurs as long as ginobili retires with the spurs.

maybe i'm stupid for saying such things but i believe he is a huge reason why we are where we are today in basketball. without him there would've been no hoisting of 3 larry o's.

[gameFACE]

Note to Manu: I hope your ankle heals well. Sorry to see you get hurt. I know playing for your country means alot to you.

Now with the door closed: You're a dumbass for playing on an already shaky ankle! You have a contract.

[Brutalis]

This is why I fucking bitched he is playing.

Now he is hurt and will hurt the team that actually pays him.

So fucking god damn ridiculous.

[polandprzem]

so amerikanish

[T Park]

Here's one for the ages; I actually agree 110% with T Park on this subject.

Stupid me, I thought professional sports was a business. Manu made a decision with his heart, good for him, I applaud that. He knew the risk, was advised against taking that risk and now looks like a total imbecile. The Spurs now need to make a decision with their brains and their wallets.

Just remember the whole thing during negotiations for the new extension.

It would behoove him to take a good size paycut now.

[T Park]

i don't care if we never see another larry o'brien hoisted by our beloved spurs as long as ginobili retires with the spurs.

maybe i'm stupid for saying such things but i believe he is a huge reason why we are where we are today in basketball. without him there would've been no hoisting of 3 larry o's.


Change Ginobili, Manu with Duncan, Tim then you would be right.

[tonyisamazing]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't blame ginobili for wanting to play for his country it's just pride in argentina. but i am still upset he got hurt. It's not true he's out for the year is it?

[screw_ston713]

:rollin lol spurs so busy worrying about the health of the rockets looks like their big 3 just got a little smaller.

[T Park]

:rollin lol spurs so busy worrying about the health of the rockets looks like their big 3 just got a little smaller.

No one gives a shit about the bottom half of the Western Conference.

[ChumpDumper]

:lol @ rocketfan laughing about injuries.

[Walton Buys Off Me]

Just remember the whole thing during negotiations for the new extension.

It would behoove him to take a good size paycut now.

Paycut? You're obviously an optimist. You're a Spurs fan T Park for a while now, you know Pop.....Manu's done. No need to talk about pay cuts.

[v2freak]

Because you can always put a dollar sign on how a person feels, especially during such a disappointing time. Then again, only money matters for you.

It is ridiculous of people to accuse NBA fans of only thinking about money. If Ginobili didn't care about money, he'd be making a 6 digit salary, which is still a hell of a lot of money to most people.


Note to Manu: I hope your ankle heals well. Sorry to see you get hurt. I know playing for your country means alot to you.

Now with the door closed: You're a dumbass for playing on an already shaky ankle! You have a contract.

Dumbass? The guy is a genius. He played knowing that he'd still get paid and that the Spurs management would bend over again.

[Brutalis]

This is just so fucking ironic.

[TMTTRIO]

Manu was in a no win situation anways. It's damned if he risked playing for argentina and damned if he didn't and just rested this summer. Hopefully he gets well soon :(

[T Park]

Paycut? You're obviously an optimist. You're a Spurs fan T Park for a while now, you know Pop.....Manu's done. No need to talk about pay cuts.



Nah, Pop's got a mancrush on Ginobili that rivals his mancrush on Findog.
Ginobili will finish his career in San Antonio, but I think the Spurs have some barganing power now in the case of "your breaking down easier and easier so we can't take that financial risk anymore"

[LakeShow]

:corn:

[T Park]

Manu was in a no win situation anways. It's damned if he risked playing for argentina and damned if he didn't and just rested this summer. Hopefully he gets well soon :(

No, he was never damned for not playing.

He shouldn't have played one bit. His loyalty to the Spurs showed when Pop and the Spurs urged him not to play and he gave them the perverbial middle finger.

[smeagol]

Accept him as he is or trade him.

That is the bottom line, and crying about it won't change a fucking thing . . .

[wildbill2u]

Is that the same bum ankle?

I had a serious ankle injury in college playing football. Although it was nominally OK after therapy and didn't require surgery, it was a recurring 'weak link' for years.

Sometimes the weakness would pop up unexpectedly, and I could virtually trip over nothing--like the flowers in my Grandma's living room rug.

[koriwhat]

Change Ginobili, Manu with Duncan, Tim then you would be right.

you crack me up... lose 1 allstar from our big3 and lose 3 larry o's. it's that simple.

[screw_ston713]

lmao spurs fans so bitter, can it get any worse? 1. lose scola to the rockets 2. lose barry to the rockets 3. cant get scrub free agents to sign with ya team 4. manu is freaking injured lol Have fun next year!

[T Park]

you crack me up... lose 1 allstar from our big3 and lose 3 larry o's. it's that simple.


Your arguing completely different things youngin.

[T Park]

lmao spurs fans so bitter, can it get any worse? 1. lose scola to the rockets 2. lose barry to the rockets 3. cant get scrub free agents to sign with ya team 4. manu is freaking injured lol Have fun next year!

Hi Louis.

Have fun tasting the ass of the Jazz after the first round exit again.

[DaDakota]

I can't believe people are bitching about NBA players playing basketball?

I mean this could happen in a summer league, a YMCA, an international competition, anything.

How do you think they get better in the offseason? They play basketball.....

I just hope that Manu is ok.....I think if he was healthy they would have given the USA team a little better game.

At least Scola looked good.

:D

DD

[T Park]

I can't believe people are bitching about NBA players playing basketball?

I mean this could happen in a summer league, a YMCA, an international competition, anything.

How do you think they get better in the offseason? They play basketball.....

I just hope that Manu is ok.....I think if he was healthy they would have given the USA team a little better game.

At least Scola looked good.

:D

DD



180 degree difference between playing in these games, and working out in a gym in the offseason.

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

Sorry Spurs fans :depressed

[DaDakota]

180 degree difference between playing in these games, and working out in a gym in the offseason.

Not at all, becauase you are putting yourself at risk in any situation.

Basketball players.....play basketball...that is what they do, there is an inherent risk involved in any game.

It is no more risky for him to be playing at the Olympics than in a pickup game at a San Antonio YMCA....

And he is representing his country, I admire him for that.

DD

[MiamiHeat]

NBA players aren't supposed to play pickup games.

Case in point : Greg Oden

[screw_ston713]

Hi Louis.

Have fun tasting the ass of the Jazz after the first round exit again.
:lol so bitter, slowly watching the spurs crumble before our eyes. My new Rankings 1. Lakers 2.Rockets 3.Hornets 4.Jazz 5.Phx 6.Mavs 7.Spurs 8.Blazers :downspin:

[koriwhat]

Hi Louis.

Have fun tasting the ass of the Jazz after the first round exit again.

explain....? and how old are ya buddy? hahaha. youngin'?? i wish i was, well i'm not exactly old but damn i'm getting older and in two weeks i'll be just 3 yrs away from hitting 30. fuck no!!!!!!!!

[DaDakota]

NBA players aren't supposed to play pickup games.

Case in point : Greg Oden

LOL - you are joking right? He was not supposed to play YET...but they all play in the summer leagues at Rucker park, or Fonde in Houston, or a ton of other places...it is what they do......

Let's just hope Manu gets better by the regular season.

DD

[ulosturedge]

What do you think his Country would have thought of him if he didn't show up to defend their olympic win of 2004. He didn't really have a choice... We are talking about playing for your Country here, not some charity 3 on 3 streetball tournament. Without Manu they wouldn't have stood a chance of defending their gold medal period. Those expectations to be there from his coach, his team, and the people of argentina i'm sure were there in the back of his mind. You gonna turn your back on your Country? I think not...

[MiamiHeat]

So screw the NBA fans because his country will get mad?

Yeah, we americans aren't going to be left paying the bill for YOUR dinner. We aren't stupid, dumb fuck.

We get mad too. Manu should be 100% for the SPURS first and foremost.

[century]

Manu is a dumbass for risking his career for a third world asswipe military dictatorship like Argentina. San Antonio pays his fucking bills. I hope Pop will kick the shit out of him.

[coachmac87]

this should be manu last year with the spurs. He will have 1 yr left on his contract after this season. if the spurs were smart they would trade his ass for the best deal. teams will be more willing since his contract will expire in 2010 freeing up cap space.

Manu will most likely play overseas once his NBA contract is up

[Los Spurs]

I love Manu. But like George Lopez would say, "That way he LEARNS"

[DaDakota]

We get mad too. Manu should be 100% for the SPURS first and foremost.

Manu should do whatever is right for Manu, period. He is not owned by anyone, he WORKS for the Spurs.

The Spurs took the risk of signing him, they knew he was going to play on the national team, it is a business, they made a business decision that he was worth the risk,

We in Houston, have Yao and Scola playing....again, our organization took the risk, they knew what they are doing.

It is unfortunate if Manu is seriously injured, but if it is just some more inflammation, he will be fine with some rest, and he has plenty of time to rest.

DD

[ManuLoco]

Manu is a dumbass for risking his career for a third world asswipe military dictatorship like Argentina. San Antonio pays his fucking bills. I hope Pop will kick the shit out of him.


Now that was a stupid comment in several levels.

[SpursDynasty]

All Spurs players should have passed on the Olympics, heck all NBA players period.

[xtremesteven33]

I had no big problem with manu playing in the olympics. im just as big a manu fan as i am of the spurs.

plus getting so see Ginobili play for his country is an honor for me to tell you the truth. he can easily go down as one of the best ever when its all over and i get to sit with my kids and grandkids and tell them how good this man was.

[tomtom]

Wow I can't believe how many whiny posters there are here. For pete's sake he's from bloody Argentina so he should do what the fuck he wants. Oh boohoo he played for his country and didn't stay healthy like a good manu should. We're lucky to even have him on the Spurs.

[Los Spurs]

I bet Pop is going to have a rockin weekend!

[Tek_XX]

I understand Manus desire to play for his country in the olympics, it may be his last time. But he knew his ankle wasn't healthy so really he has no one to blame but himself with this injury.

[ducks]

I understand Manus desire to play for his country in the olympics, it may be his last time. But he knew his ankle wasn't healthy so really he has no one to blame but himself with this injury.

yep
big selfish baby

[Athenea]

This is why I fucking bitched he is playing.

Now he is hurt and will hurt the team that actually pays him.

So fucking god damn ridiculous.

Our team is doomz already (I keep the faith we can win another title dou). Our FO did jack to imrpove this offseason. All the blames will pin on Manu again but truth be told we miss Sam Presti.

[Capt Bringdown]

He shouldn't have played one bit. His loyalty to the Spurs showed when Pop and the Spurs urged him not to play and he gave them the perverbial middle finger.

Very disappointed. Our championship hopes hinge on a player so disloyal and injury prone?

That's the sound of window being slammed shut.

Way to go Manu, you selfish prick. :bang

[diego]

and the ST medical staff have proclaimed their diagnosis, manu is finished. at least this way there is no suspense, and the ST FO can now start making trades and FA offers to replace him...


but hey, look at the bright side fellas- the other 13 players on the spurs roster dont play in any FIBA tournaments, only NBA, so there is no chance they will suffer any injury or personal problem that might possibly cause them to underperform. and if that somehow DID happen, you can always bitch and crucify them here on ST till you feel better.

Life is wonderful indeed.

[Spurs Brazil]

Shit, that's terrible

I hope Manu can be 100% soon

[T Park]

pout pout pout pout cross arms

FIFY

[diego]

takes one to know one i guess, bitch and whine is all you do.

hope you've enjoyed following every game of this tournament you dont care about, loser.

[z0sa]

and the ST medical staff have proclaimed their diagnosis, manu is finished. at least this way there is no suspense, and the ST FO can now start making trades and FA offers to replace him...


but hey, look at the bright side fellas- the other 13 players on the spurs roster dont play in any FIBA tournaments, only NBA, so there is no chance they will suffer any injury or personal problem that might possibly cause them to underperform. and if that somehow DID happen, you can always bitch and crucify them here on ST till you feel better.

Life is wonderful indeed.

:lmao

whats the point of a message board then?

[sehui]

omg, im so sad..how bad is the injury?

im hearing people saying make trades and shit..omg is it that bad?

[mytespurs]

omg, im so sad..how bad is the injury?

im hearing people saying make trades and shit..omg is it that bad?


No, it's more overreaction if anything. Until we know for sure the extent of his injury and the affect it will have on this season, all we can do is speculate...and some are speculating the worse.

I'm disappointed for him that he couldn't help his team defend their Olympic title. I didn't think Argentina could beat the USA anyway but I think if Manu had played, it might've been a lot closer.

[T Park]

takes one to know one i guess, bitch and whine is all you do.

hope you've enjoyed following every game of this tournament you dont care about, loser.

I have thanks.

Sorry for you that your too narrow minded to be able to comprehend what I mean.

[KobeOwnsBowen]

Manu will be alright in a couple weeks. Sucks for him right now but shouldn't bother him for next season.

[brettn]

yep
big selfish baby

You're the one acting like a selfish fucking brat.

Grow the fuck up.

[bresilhac]

No, it's more overreaction if anything. Until we know for sure the extent of his injury and the affect it will have on this season, all we can do is speculate...and some are speculating the worse.

I'm disappointed for him that he couldn't help his team defend their Olympic title. I didn't think Argentina could beat the USA anyway but I think if Manu had played, it might've been a lot closer.


I agree. In situations such as the one regarding Manu's injured ankle it is best to wait until the final report is in before trying to predict what will happen to the Spurs in the regular season and beyond.

[Kamala]

Oh shit! Chingou pinche puta!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:bang:bang

[carina_gino20]

yep
big selfish baby

Fuck you, ducks. If Manu were selfish, he would have sat out one or two games during that Lakers series because of his bum ankle. If he were selfish, he would have just stayed home and let down his whole country.

You are selfish. The guy is hurt and all you could think about is how it's going to affect the Spurs. Ungrateful SOB.

[milkyway21]

When I saw Manu went down and didn't return in the 2nd half I was not interested to watch the entire game anymore.
I knew they had no chance but a Spur now with the ankle injury? that was so devastating for me. With our new recruits, I was looking forward to a BIG start for the 2008-09 season. But that was what you wanted to see, right? Beat Manu! Beat Manu!

Clearly you can see USA had beaten Argentina but not Manu. And with their All-Star line the led went down to just 6 pts? That was no revenge. Hey I notice that odd smile faded on Melo's face after that :lol that was scary:D.

Okay despite Kobe's bestselling jersey in China you can still hear the loud boos in the arena. I was surprised. The whole world is not behind you afterall.

SO ARE YOU HAPPY NOW AMERICA?

[Darthkiller]

Manu makes only 9 m a year, that's a lot lower than even some role players. You under pay him, you cant complain about him being injured, get over it.

[Spooky]

:depressed All I can say is i'm upset that he got hurt again. He will be back though. So i'm still optimistic.:flag:

:sombrero:

[Jahivah]

The Spurs got just what they deserved. They sat around all off season and refused to get younger. They chose to gamble their future on an over 30 Duncan and banged up over 30 Ginobli along with a slow, over 30 Oberto in the middle.

At this point in his career Ginobli is a 20-25 minute a game man. They needed to go out and get a legit starting SG. But instead they resign Finley.

[anakha]

The Spurs got just what they deserved. They sat around all off season and refused to get younger. They chose to gamble their future on an over 30 Duncan and banged up over 30 Ginobli along with a slow, over 30 Oberto in the middle.

At this point in his career Ginobli is a 20-25 minute a game man. They needed to go out and get a legit starting SG. But instead they resign Finley.

What the fuck is it with these incredibly ignorant takes?

[duncan228]

They chose to gamble their future on an over 30 Duncan...

?

Duncan isn't a "gamble", Duncan is still the cornerstone of this franchise.

[Jahivah]

?

Duncan isn't a "gamble", Duncan is still the cornerstone of this franchise.

He is 30 as well as Bowen, Ginobli, Oberto and Finley. Duncan needs help, he can't go out there and put up 30 & 15 any more. We needed to get younger and more athletic. Yet we wanted to keep it Jurrasic Park. Cant blame Ginobli when all along we knew that he was breaking down. We needed a legit starter at 2Guard and Finley aint it

[anakha]

He is 30 as well as Bowen, Ginobli, Oberto and Finley. Duncan needs help, he can't go out there and put up 30 & 15 any more. We needed to get younger and more athletic. Yet we wanted to keep it Jurrasic Park. Cant blame Ginobli when all along we knew that he was breaking down. We needed a legit starter at 2Guard and Finley aint it

The free agents the Spurs chose to go after signing elsewhere =/= the Spurs choosing to keep it "Jurrasic Park".

Sheesh, the influx of ignorance this summer has been worse than most.

[FilSpursFan]

When I saw Manu went down and didn't return in the 2nd half I was not interested to watch the entire game anymore.
I knew they had no chance but a Spur now with the ankle injury? that was so devastating for me. With our new recruits, I was looking forward to a BIG start for the 2008-09 season. But that was what you wanted to see, right? Beat Manu! Beat Manu!

Clearly you can see USA had beaten Argentina but not Manu. And with their All-Star line the led went down to just 6 pts? That was no revenge. Hey I notice that odd smile faded on Melo's face after that :lol that was scary:D.

Okay despite Kobe's bestselling jersey in China you can still hear the loud boos in the arena. I was surprised. The whole world is not behind you afterall.

SO ARE YOU HAPPY NOW AMERICA?

I was expecting Argentina to defend its title. Until Manu was downed. But still they have superb 1st half game with Scola and bench taking control.

[carina_gino20]

I was expecting Argentina to defend its title. Until Manu was downed. But still they have superb 1st half game with Scola and bench taking control.

It would have taken divine intervention for Argentina to beat the US team, even with Manu Ginobili playing.

[Harry Callahan]

Manu makes only 9 m a year, that's a lot lower than even some role players. You under pay him, you cant complain about him being injured, get over it.

Are you kidding me? Are you really that stupid? Give me the names of all the $9-10MM role players. Stupid. Stupid. Stupid.

Manu's stength became his weakness. His burning desire to play in the Olympics was more important to him than his long term health.

The pressure of his country's wishes meant more to him than getting 100%healthy.

I love it when the Argies call Spurs fans selfish for worrying about the ramifications of this injury on the coming NBA season. And yet, the Argentine Olympic "Powers that be" pick an injured athlete to carry the opening ceremony flag in a not so subtle way of pressuring him into playing. How is that NOT selfish as well?

This Olympic experience will have a long term effect on Ginobili's basketball career. That's unfortunate.

[LakerLanny]

wouldn't listen to pop nooooo had to go and play in the fucking olympics :pctoss


The guy was under intense pressure from his countrymen to play.

I am not so sure he really had that much of a choice, it is expected in Argentina that he would and should play, if he didn't play he would have been under heavy criticism there.

Very tough break, sorry to see it.

[Cherry]

He say it before the injury: "i want and i will go"

[spurschick]

I'm sure this has been posted somewhere already, but he had a severe ankle sprain his rookie year, didn't play for the first part of the season, then went on to win a championship. Yes, I realize that he was younger then, but he's still an athlete in better condition than most.

Weren't people wanting him to get limited minutes at the beginning of the season anyway? I'd say they're getting their wish.

[Kori Ellis]

Well hopefully Manu's MRI comes out well. If I were to guess, I would say we don't see him play until December or later. But that's a total guess.

[TMAC-YAO-ARTEST]

wow, that sucks. Hope he gets better soon

[Bruno]

Does someone know when Manu will have his MRI ?
It seems that they canceled today's one because of swelling in his ankle.
Will they wait that he came back to SA ?

[Kori Ellis]

Does someone know when Manu will have his MRI ?
It seems that they canceled today's one because of swelling in his ankle.
Will they wait that he came back to SA ?

I'm guessing they would do it as soon as the swelling subsides enough ... 2-3 days, maybe?

[Brutalis]

I have a feeling this is going to be one of those things that doesn't go away this season.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

The guy was under intense pressure from his countrymen to play.

I am not so sure he really had that much of a choice, it is expected in Argentina that he would and should play, if he didn't play he would have been under heavy criticism there.

Very tough break, sorry to see it.

Why the hell is it so hard to believe that Manu might just have wanted to play in his last Olympics?? I'm not saying you're wrong, people here obviously wanted Manu to play, but pressure wasn't the only factor here. Manu would have played either way IMO.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

This is the worst offseason in franchise history

[VaSpursFan]

part of me is dreading the result of the MRI...i'm thinking that his ankle has some serious damage to it and he may miss the season...i hope not.

[Slippy]

He say it before the injury: "i want and i will go"

What if he said otherwise. Would our Argentinian fans have been ok with this? Keeping in mind the service that he's already given to the NT. Where i come from it would be ok. I suspect in Argentina probably not.


Why the hell is it so hard to believe that Manu might just have wanted to play in his last Olympics?? I'm not saying you're wrong, people here obviously wanted Manu to play, but pressure wasn't the only factor here. Manu would have played either way IMO.

Yah i agree Manu wanted to play and im sure that's how it will always be but when he showed no improvement from injury, having his own doubts about being able to play. The naming of him as flagbearer woould of made it very hard for him to say NO. The timing of it seemed very opportunistic.

[Cherry]

What if he said otherwise. Would our Aregntinian fans have been ok with this? Keeping in mind the service that he's already given to the NT. Where i come from it would be ok. I suspect in Aregntina probably not.

Manu LOVES olympics and NT. There's no presure here.


Yah i agree Manu wanted to play and im sure that's how it will always be but when he showed no improvement from injury, having his own doubts about being able to play. The naming of him as flagbearer woould of made it very hard for him to say NO. The timing of it seemed very opportunistic.

Manu showed improvement from injury. But his doctor say that was a time-bomb for anytime (NT or Spurs)
Everybody knew Manu was the flagbearer many months ago. Was too ovious.

[Kori Ellis]

Why the hell is it so hard to believe that Manu might just have wanted to play in his last Olympics?? I'm not saying you're wrong, people here obviously wanted Manu to play, but pressure wasn't the only factor here. Manu would have played either way IMO.

You are right. You could tell from Manu's interviews how important this was to him in his soul. I believe with zero pressure, he would have still wanted to play. Manu loves the Olympics and playing for his country.

[Sissiborgo]

LMFAO!
:lmao

are you a spurs fan are whaat..Spurs fan dont laugh over a star player that just got injured!...Stupid:nope

[Slippy]

Manu LOVES olympics and NT. There's no presure here.

We all know Manu loves Olympics. I love it too. Not sure what that has to do with the my Q so ill take your dodge to mean you wouldn't be ok with it.



We all know Manu loves Olympics. I love it too. Not sure what that has to do with the my Q so ill take your dodge to mean you wouldn't be ok with it.




Well they should have announced it earlier not when there were doubts about his health. The fact was he wasn't 100 percent. The timing of it sucked.

[Cherry]

Are you kidding me? Are you really that stupid? Give me the names of all the $9-10MM role players. Stupid. Stupid. Stupid.

Manu's stength became his weakness. His burning desire to play in the Olympics was more important to him than his long term health.

The pressure of his country's wishes meant more to him than getting 100%healthy.

I love it when the Argies call Spurs fans selfish for worrying about the ramifications of this injury on the coming NBA season. And yet, the Argentine Olympic "Powers that be" pick an injured athlete to carry the opening ceremony flag in a not so subtle way of pressuring him into playing. How is that NOT selfish as well?

This Olympic experience will have a long term effect on Ginobili's basketball career. That's unfortunate.

Is so hard to understand?

There was NO PRESSURE HERE. Manu decided to play. There was NO PRESSURE for carring a flag! NOBODY TOLD ANYTHING TO HIM!

Get a clue:

San Antonio is a small market, Manu sign a contract because he believe SA is the best place to win a Championship (not the best place to make money), he's coming off the bench and help to win 3 rings in 7 years, all for the same price. All for the team.

But, if Money is all that matters:

-he should play for Panathinaikos instread Bologna
-he should play for Denver instread San Antonio
-he should play the Euroligue (Euros) instread the NBA (Dollars)

His work is the NBA but his spirit is the National Team ...Injuries can happen anytime and everywere (you liked or not, playing or not, resting or not, in the NBA, the olymplics, the parking lot, etc) You have nothing to say about it.

Loyalty and money are not the same thing for Manu Ginobili. That's why San Antonio´s small market will never be THAT lucky again with a big steal in the 57Th pick for less money.

Never.

[ducks]

Fuck you, ducks. If Manu were selfish, he would have sat out one or two games during that Lakers series because of his bum ankle. If he were selfish, he would have just stayed home and let down his whole country.

You are selfish. The guy is hurt and all you could think about is how it's going to affect the Spurs. Ungrateful SOB.
thinking of this affects my favorite team is being selfish

:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao

[carina_gino20]

thinking of this affects my favorite team is being selfish

:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao

Since you can't even talk right, I don't really expect you to understand.

:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao :lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Is so hard to understand?

There was NO PRESSURE HERE. Manu decided to play. There was NO PRESSURE for carring a flag! NOBODY TOLD ANYTHING TO HIM!

Get a clue:

San Antonio is a small market, Manu sign a contract because he believe SA is the best place to win a Championship (not the best place to make money), he's coming off the bench and help to win 3 rings in 7 years, all for the same price. All for the team.

But, if Money is all that matters:

-he should play for Panathinaikos instread Bologna
-he should play for Denver instread San Antonio
-he should play the Euroligue (Euros) instread the NBA (Dollars)

His work is the NBA but his spirit is the National Team ...Injuries can happen anytime and everywere (you liked or not, playing or not, resting or not, in the NBA, the olymplics, the parking lot, etc) You have nothing to say about it.

Loyalty and money are not the same thing for Manu Ginobili. That's why San Antonio´s small market will never be THAT lucky again with a big steal in the 57Th pick for less money.

Never.

well, that's not entirely true. There was a great amount of pressure, as there is with any Argentine superstar in any sport. I don't doubt that had an impact on his decision. I do however, believe that, like Kori said, even with zero pressure Manu would have wanted to play.

[nikegirl]

Change Ginobili, Manu with Duncan, Tim then you would be right.

I agree. Manu is Manu but the only name that fits in that sentence is Tim Duncan.

I understand that Manu wanted to represent his country but it really really stinks that he aggravated his ankle injury.

[Manufan909]

I think with 2-3 months of rest he'll be back to form. While he gets worked back into rotation, Mason, Hill, and Udoka should get his, Barry's, and Finleys minutes. Then they can be more comfortable with the system.

When's their first game, anyways?

[duncan228]

When's their first game, anyways?

October 29 (vs. Suns).

http://www.nba.com/spurs/schedule/