Manu three years 90 million?....

[Kool Bob Love]

DO IT R.C. BUFORD!!!

:toast

[ffadicted]

Sounds like a good deal to me

[Libri]

Maybe, if the Spurs were owned by a Russian oligarch.

[Dex]

:lmao

Spurs might regret not throwing a "big" deal at Manu for an extension, because if he keeps playing like this, someone is going to throw a ridiculous contract at him.

[mytespurs]

:lmao

Spurs might regret not throwing a "big" deal at Manu for an extension, because if he keeps playing like this, someone is going to throw a ridiculous contract at him.

Very true......and the Spurs may seriously spend more than they want to keep him crossing their fingers & toes that he can sustain a consistent level for the next few years......and that'd be fine by me! Manu needs to end his career w/the Spurs.

[EmptyMan]

His assists/playmaking alone are worth 10 mil a year for this team.

[alchemist]

Is that fair to Manu?

[jestersmash]

Real talk, I think Ginobili has earned a 2 year $26 million contract. That's a very fair contract.

$13 million / year is a sizeable salary boost from the $10 and change M he's making right now, and 2 years is reasonable.

[easy7]

Well, he is more than 3 times better than RJ

[Kool Bob Love]

MY BAD GUYS...


THREE YEARS 91 MILLION...


TRYING TO ONE UP KOBE HERE...:wakeup

[jestersmash]

RJ is a $6-7 M/year type player. That $15 M he's getting now is ludicrous

[tothrowed]

so manu has outplayed lebron,kd, and many more superstars in head to head matchups this season he deserves it

[Dr. Gonzo]

8 million a year max

[Chico]

Fuck it..

[Man In Black]

2 years 21 million should do it.

[Dr. Gonzo]

I am changing my previous opinion. Holt should pay Manu 2.3 Billion a season for the next 23 years.

[Avitus1]

He surly deserves more then Richard Jefferson's sorry ass

[TMTTRIO]

Wow it sounds like even Manu's starting to think it's his last season. I've never heard him be this vocal about the possibility of leaving. I was just thinking tonight at the game these last few games of the regular season may be the last we see of him as a Spur so we might as well enjoy it :(.

http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/Ginobili_again_proves_his_worth.html?showFullArtic le=y

“I played eight years here. It may be the last one,” Ginobili said. “It's hard to swallow, but it's the first time I'm going to be (an unrestricted) free agent.”

[Ariel]

Wow it sounds like even Manu's starting to think it's his last season. I've never heard him be this vocal about the possibility of leaving. I was just thinking tonight at the game these last few games of the regular season may be the last we see of him as a Spur so we might as well enjoy it :(.
Relax, it's just the smart thing to say, sending a message that he's not closed to other options, so that the FO doesn't take him for granted. But barring something crazy, he's going to remain a Spur. That's what he really wants.

[FeZZy]

how about 90 million a year instead?

[Baseline]

I'm telling you, if Manu played with LeBron, they'd go 82-0 and 16-0. Manu could play for 3-4 more years and win 3-4 more rings.

Both are free agents this summer.

[jestersmash]

Imagine Lebron, Ginobili, and bosh in NY.

[Winehole23]

What can the Spurs actually afford to pay Manu?

Capologist?

Anyone?

[Fpoonsie]

What can the Spurs actually afford to pay Manu?

Capologist?

Anyone?

c_geek is good w/ this stuff. Where IS that guy?

[roycrikside]

I don't know what salary Manu will ask for, but looking at it from his standpoint, it's kinda ridiculous that RJ is making way more money than him, no? I think even Jefferson would admit Ginobili is the better player.

I think it'd be smart if the Spurs offer Manu two different contracts. One number with him not playing during the WCs, and another number with him playing. Both good, generous offers, but one a little higher if he decides to rest.

[boutons_deux]

"I think even Jefferson would admit Ginobili is the better player"

think? :lol

[mookie2001]

He still hasn't made up for his 08 and 09 playoffs

He's playing great but the playoffs is where you earn your check

[ducks]

true

and he finally after a first half puck decided he better have a decent second half to have money to feed his family

[dbestpro]

Give him 4 years 27 mil guaranteed.

[BillMc]

"I think even Jefferson would admit Ginobili is the better player"

think? :lol

Robin isn't better than Batman (but in our case he gets paid better.) :)

[panic giraffe]

not without a under the tabe "no national team play" clause.

other then that, give batman his money before he ends up a net, knick, or worse laker. you know kobe would cream to play with one of the few whose game he respects.

[PDXSpursFan]

Too many teams with too much money this summer. Lebron and Wade will re-sign with their teams and Manu will get big $$$ and kiss the Spurs good night. Book it.

[ginobili fan]

"I think even Jefferson would admit Ginobili is the better player"

think? :lol

Again Jefferson fucks us shit :bang
THE number one prioroty is signing Manu of course but we have to move Jefferson for that.

[legend of united]

3 years 18 million :)

[Killakobe81]

You guys are crazy Manu should get at least 3 years 36 but Im guessing 3 for $45 is the starting point.

He is palying great I love Joe Johnson but if he gets a MAX deal ...im guessing MAnu gets at LEAST half that ...because he is the BETTER more proven player and play-maker. Joe is just the better pure shooter and younger.

You put Manu on Ny or Phoenix his numbers would skyrocket ....

[DesignatedT]

its more about the years than it is money to manu. he wants 4 years.

4 years/40 mil

[taps]

Assuming he plays like this through the playoffs, the only big question mark that will affect his Spurs contract is his summer play.

No way he can play FIBA and give a full NBA regular season (which for Manu is only 70 games.) IMO only way that works is if you give Manu the first 30-40 games off which kills Timmy (again) and Tony and wrecks our playoff position.

The ironic thing is the better he plays right now, the more 'entitled' he'll feel to play summer ball w/o remorse (much like Tony last year, "Nah, I am young.") I have very little confidence he'll come back healthy after the World's and if he doesn't break down then IMO it will be during the regular season.

Only way Spurs safeguard themselves from this scenario is if Spurs offer less so they can throw money at another shooting guard to carry the load when he inevitably goes down. I don't think Manu will accept that much less money, and Spurs may not accept the risk. I am prepared to lose our right now best scorer. I think it sucks, but we are not a big city/deep pocket team and have to protect our bottom line while giving ourselves the best chance to win. Of course if he rests I can see the Spurs giving him a nice contract

PS: another complicating factor is Splitter. I'm pretty sure he wants to play with the best Euroleaguer ever. anxiety tension offseason

[lotr1trekkie]

Manu in a Laker uniform is sacrilegious. He wants to finish here so make it happen RCB.

[Spurs Brazil]

Manuel (Costa Rica)


Well Manu Ginobili's certainly raised his stock lately. Do you think he stays with the Spurs? What kind fo deal could await him this summer?

Chris Sheridan (3:38 PM)


I know he would like to stay with the Spurs, but he signed at a discount last time he did a contract, and this is going to be his last big money deal. I could see Miami making a run at him and Boozer if they'd each take deals starting around $11-12 mill, and the Heat could add a third guy in that salary range if they lose Wade. Not sure the Spurs would go that high given Manu's injury history.

http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/31760

[nkdlunch]

I think Spurs could bargain with the length. As most teams will only offer Manu 2-3 years. Spurs would have to offer 5+ years contract to have a chance IMO

[jjktkk]

This is gonna be a huge Summer for the Spurs and fans, in reguards to signing Manu. IMO Manu won't ask for max money, but he won't be lowballed either

[BillMc]

As great as he is, and as much money as he deserves, there will be some stupid team, desperate to show they are in "the game" after being rejected by Wade and Lebron who will make Manu just a sick offer. One that Spurs can't match. And it will be a major temptation for him. We'd be smarter doing a full press to never let him be a free agent and sign him before July 1.

[raspsa]

He's always been the least paid of the Big 3. If he leaves, there's no filling the void he'll leave behind.

[hater]

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

[hater]

:lol OP

[hater]

so manu has outplayed lebron,kd, and many more superstars in head to head matchups this season he deserves it

:lmao

[DMX7]

He will be making less than 15M per season for sure.

[dbreiden83080]

It is time for him to retire..

Win or lose it is time...

[DOS CHAINZ]

Manu def deserves max money. 3 yrs/96 with player option after 2nd yr

[in2deep]

LOL 90 mil???

is this for real???

:lol

[nkdlunch]

really?