The ultimate manu question

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Why is Manu playing so damn well?

I honestly do not know the answer.

[ShoogarBear]

Health.

[DesignatedT]

health/confidence

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Health.

This was meant to be a poll

i think your opinion falls under the umbrella of option 2.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

I agree, he's gotten his health back. It has never been a question of lack of motivation with Manu. Anyone that says otherwise doesn't know who Manu is.

[bobby4germany]

For real???

Manu has always played with heart and not for a contract!

[BillMc]

Another good Manu question is "Will he resign with the Spurs?"

[murpjf88]

Manu doesn't play for a contract. If he cared more about money, he wouldn't be playing for the spurs. Regardless of the results, he always gives 110%.

[wildbill2u]

Why is Manu playing so damn well?

I honestly do not know the answer.

Check his face when the game is on the line and you will see a ferocious competitor.

It is more than picking up the slack. Too facile.

He gives his best every night and some nights, when it is necessary, he raises the level of his "best" to do whatever it takes to win.

It is a rare force of character found in some super-stars. Michael Jordan had it. So did Magic and John Havlicek among others.

[Blackjack]

He's Manu Ginobili . . .

[ffadicted]

lol is serious thread serious? And who the fuck voted for the first option

[DesignatedT]

:lol

[itzsoweezee]

you honestly don't know? maybe watch a game sometime.

[spurs10]

Manu Ginobili is a 'bad boy' and the epitome of integrity. If he doesn't retire a Spur it would be a horrible shame.

[anonoftheinternets]

lol cant be faded, lol no public poll option ...

[Fpoonsie]

You could make a reasonable argument that he's playing to remain a Spur and get re-signed -- thus, playing for a contract.

[DesignatedT]

only 1 vote for the first one :lol

[Juanobili]

Uh both? He wants to show the Spurs he still has game left in him AND he's also playing with confidence now that he's healthy

[Horry For 3!]

I wonder who did vote for the contract option.... only 1 person believes that. Is that person not a Spurs fan?

[jaffies]

I wonder who did vote for the contract option.... only 1 person believes that. Is that person not a Spurs fan?

DesignatedT

[Fernando TD21]

:greedy :elephant
It doesn't really matter, as long as he keeps playing like this.

[Slippy]

Going by this poll so far. A few still don't know Manu Ginobili.

[OrEmuN]

He's Manu Ginobili . . .

You beat me to it ... :lol

[romain.star]

Manu plays damn well cause he's a damn good player

[z0sa]

No one should be 'fooled.' Manu is playing hard for his next contract. Although it seems likely he'll be a Spur forever, nothing is guaranteed.

But in truth, Manu only has two gears: hard and harder, which he employs regardless of situation. So really, it's both.

[Manu-of-steel]

He plays like that because he wants to win! He's obsessed with winning, and i think any team would like to have a player with that attitude. I'm glad he's with the spurs.

[qiuyizeng]

manu is a warrior!

[Muser]

Both IMO.

[smeagol]

What Shoog said

[waly.mg]

There are other questions too.
Why Emanuel was playing before the injury of Tony in that way?
If Emanuel is in his year contract and Greg being the Coach and the President of the Spurs.
Pop will not have been doing it this way because if Manu plays in this shape, the Spurs must to Pay at the end of the season?

Both sides know that this is the final year of Manu´s contract, not Only Manu

Pop asked Manu. Don´t score and pass the ball.

With Manu´s scoring numbers down, other teams would not pay much

[TDMVPDPOY]

its simple, his getting all the touches

[ShoogarBear]

The first option is the reason why he's not going to be playing for the NT this summer.

[urunobili]

I wonder who did vote for the contract option.... only 1 person believes that. Is that person not a Spurs fan?

just click on the number of voters on the poll and you get the detail of the poster that voted there

[smeagol]

I don't see his playing for the NT this year either. The Beijing experience, I think, was pretty traumatic for Manu. I don't see him running that risk again. I think there is a better chance of him playing in London in 2012, if he is still hungry for glory with Argentina, than him playing in Turkey.

[Brazil]

Manu plays damn well cause he's a damn good player

nice sumup

[urunobili]

I don't see his playing for the NT this year either. The Beijing experience, I think, was pretty traumatic for Manu. I don't see him running that risk again. I think there is a better chance of him playing in London in 2012, if he is still hungry for glory with Argentina, than him playing in Turkey.

He's already an accomplished Olympian... he needs a WC on his resume... Many will say goodbye to NT in Turkey :)

[smeagol]

He's already an accomplished Olympian... he needs a WC on his resume... Many will say goodbye to NT in Turkey :)

I hear you . . . but it is not enough to convince me he will play this winter (summer).

Of course this is my opinion and with Manu you never know. Obviously contract negotiations and how they go will play a big part in his decission making process.

[nkdlunch]

the ultimate answer:

he doesn't like to lose

[kuato]

He's Manu Ginobili !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DAF86]

1-Confidence
2-Health
3-More minutes

[JR3]

He is who he is! I really hope we can resign him. It just wont feel like the spurs without him.

[Sisk]

health/confidence

[Cant_Be_Faded]

This was never meant to be a scoff ginobili thread

These are really the only two options to choose and its a serious thread.

1) people asking who voted what are dorks, CBF is the ultimate public poller, in fact, all polls should be public IMO, just click the damn link

2) people talking about manu's health and warrior spirit and fiery competitive nature should choose number 2. Because what that means is Manu is able to do the damn thing, and is shining in our darkest hour. Option 2. It's quite simple.


I created this thread because I feel due to Manu's controversial (for a spurs player) comments in da medjia there has to be at least some miniscule shred of doubt about his primary motivation for playing so damn well.

I am a pessimistic sports fan by nature, and would love to think yay he's finally healthy and giving us what we need when we need it. At the same time I can't help but fear that he's giving it every little bit of his effort because he also knows his future is in question and he wants to impress the whole league out there so he can ensure himself a good contract. (Contract year syndrome)

[iManu]

Who the fuck are you people?

[DAF86]

I'm sure last night's game answers this question: Easy 20 pts win and Manu goes 3 from 6 for 6 pts. he didn't need do much so he didn't. He didn't go "stat-padding" mode to try to get a good contract.