Coach Manu

[Libri]

How about Manu drawing up the last play. :flag:

[koriwhat]

:tu :lobt2:

[DespЏrado]

It was awesome especially with the way it was done against Vinnie Del Negro. It adds a whole lot of subtext considering Del Negro didn't leave on perfect terms with Pop.

Super excited for a preseason win.

[Libri]

Manu is smart, has passion and confidence. I think he could be a good coach.

[jestersmash]

Well 5-6 years down the road once ginobili is retired, if he really wants to, he'll certainly have a place on the spurs coaching staff. I can see him pulling that kind of stunt for a couple of years. I don't think he'd want to be a head coach ever, but I think he'd enjoy contributing to the spurs coaching organization.

[DesignatedT]

Awesome

[SenorSpur]

It was awesome especially with the way it was done against Vinnie Del Negro. It adds a whole lot of subtext considering Del Negro didn't leave on perfect terms with Pop.

Super excited for a preseason win.

I don't believe I ever heard the story of how and why Del Negro left. Can someone elaborate?

[ElNono]

Manu is smart, has passion and confidence. I think he could be a good coach.

Manu has expressed many times he would not want to be a coach once he retires.
Here's hoping that this game changed his mind.

[ducks]

he would be so much better then aj


oh I like that pop went to him kepted him in the game mentally

and being he can only play25 minutes a game
he can really help the other players on the bench watching the game with them

[#2!]

That was a great coaching decision by Pop. If it didn't work, then big deal. But if it did work then what better way can you think of to bring a group of guys closer together.

Any players who felt like "I've got to do (x), b/c this is Gregg Poppovich's team," now feels like its the players' team as well. That's the kind of creative chemistry building move I was looking for out of Pop. Great stuff!
:flag:

[mytespurs]

Well 5-6 years down the road once ginobili is retired, if he really wants to, he'll certainly have a place on the spurs coaching staff. I can see him pulling that kind of stunt for a couple of years. I don't think he'd want to be a head coach ever, but I think he'd enjoy contributing to the spurs coaching organization.

if that is his path, unfortunately, it won't be in the US-:-(

It would probably be in Argentina. :toast

[spurs10]

Awesome
ditto

[ogait]

he would be so much better then aj


oh I like that pop went to him kepted him in the game mentally

and being he can only play25 minutes a game
he can really help the other players on the bench watching the game with them

giving him a praise but still saying how in fact he really sucks as a player. Well played :bang

[DespЏrado]

I don't believe I ever heard the story of how and why Del Negro left. Can someone elaborate?

I don't know the whole story, but Kevin O' Keefe as a journalist for the express news, at the time, used the situation with Del Negro to bash Pop in every-way possible. He publicly demanded that Pop keep Del Negro and is basically the original fire Pop bandwaggoner. What part Del Negro played to exacerbate the situation is up for debate. But it wasn't pretty. And I believe it lead to Del Negro writing an open letter to the express, explaining his discontent.

[ducks]

giving him a praise but still saying how in fact he really sucks as a player. Well played :bang

did not say he sucked
just said he can play only 25 minutes a game


he is good for 25 minutes

[Solid D]

Sweet, basic play. Simmons down-screen for Neal, Gomes switches to Neal. Neal fights up top for position to get the inbounds pass. Simmons sets up at the left elbow and receives the high-post entry pass from Neal. Blair comes across to right elbow as Neal pushes Gomes into Blair for a flair screen. Simmons over the top to flairing Neal, MONEY!

[HarlemHeat37]

The Spurs tried this play in clutch time last year, but missed, IIRC..it was in a game where they made a comeback at the end..does anybody remember the game?..I don't feel like looking it up..

[DesignatedT]

The Spurs tried this play in clutch time last year, but missed, IIRC..it was in a game where they made a comeback at the end..does anybody remember the game?..I don't feel like looking it up..

Cleveland maybe? just a guess. I didn't see the play tonight at the end but remember Mason missing a game winner in Cleveland last year

[LoneStarState'sPride]

Cleveland maybe? just a guess. I didn't see the play tonight at the end but remember Mason missing a game winner in Cleveland last year

Yeah, that was the first game that popped into my mind, too.

Oh, and have I mentioned that I love me some Manu Ginobili? :downspin:

[quentin_compson]

Just saw it, awesome. You gotta love Manu's smile afterwards - something between the lines of "It worked, huh? Big deal, told you so" and "Oh boy, it actually worked". :lol
Anyway, Manu is such a smart and cool guy.

[cutewizard]

Manu is the smartest player in the NBA currently!
And among the smartest players of all time, in the company of the immortal Bill Russell.....
As a coach, he would offer/share a lot, the most important being that he is a good person, not selfish, he is mature......

(He always shared the basketball, he shared the limelight......

Manu is a player's player! A coaches' dream!)

Hail Manu!!!!!!

[Manu-of-steel]

Good job, Manu!

[Libri]

Coach Manu leads Spurs to win in Mexico City

http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22748484/25215771

http://s3.amazonaws.com/twitpic/photos/large/176648990.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=0ZRYP5X5F6FSMBCCSE82&Expires=1286982083&Signature=y6I11ZwRQUSlXRiteOlrlFIzHEk%3D

[boutons_deux]

Manu's fundamental quality is respect, he gets it and he gives it.

Also, authenticity, and true self-confidence with no cockiness or aggression.

[jalberto]

http://twitter.com/manuginobili/status/27213792253

http://twitter.com/manuginobili/status/27218023871

[pawe]

Manu, Bowen and TD will always be welcome to join the coaching staff. I sometimes see TD draw up plays too when Pop is talking with the assistant coaches during timeouts. Manu and Bowen as the offensive and defensive coaches would be great.

[arles]

@Manuginobili

http://www.twitvid.com/TIQUK After my moment of glory last night in Mex, I'm officially retiring as a head coach from the Spurs. Thanks!
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:depressed

[Chomag]

At least we now know who the real coach is on this team.


Ok, kidding...

[Taco]

Nice !

[bbarry]

ehh... wasn't that great of a play. neal just happen to hit the shot but griffin was right there defending him within half an arm's reach.

[Solid D]

ehh... wasn't that great of a play. neal just happen to hit the shot but griffin was right there defending him within half an arm's reach.

It was a fairly basic play on marker-board but it was good enough and Griffin switched the screen late. The pass, timing and shot make it a great play.

The closer Griffin closes out to Neal, the tougher the shot (see Rasheed Wallace v. Sean Elliott, circa May, 1999).

[ALVAREZ6]

Fuckin awesome

[ElNono]

Considering they probably never run it before with that roster on the floor, the execution was pretty impeccable. Speaks well for all those involved in the play.

[hater]

If he will coach anything, it would be Argentina

[The Btown Spur]

Manu drew up the play in last year's preseason finale against Indiana, in bloomington. Unfortunately it didnt work quite as well as this time. Im glad to see that he redeemed himself

[ace3g]

They just graded Manu on his coaching ability on PTI: Tony Kornheiser gave him an A and Michael Wilbon gave him a B+ (since they were playing the Clippers)

[temujin]

Is there anything this guy can't do?

[DesignatedT]

Is there anything this guy can't do?

stay healthy?


kidding

[Solid D]

They just graded Manu on his coaching ability on PTI: Tony Kornheiser gave him an A and Michael Wilbon gave him a B+ (since they were playing the Clippers)

:lol

[duncan228]

@manuginobili (http://twitter.com/manuginobili) nice play call last night brotha. Be honest, who helped ya out with that one?




@MoneyMase (http://twitter.com/MoneyMase) Come on Mase!. It used to be my play! I'm trying to bring it back! Lol

[DAF86]

http://mediaoutrage.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Charles-Barkley2.jpg

Ginopoviiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiich!!!!!!

[ElNono]

Jeezzz... it's only October!

[smeagol]

he would be so much better then aj


oh I like that pop went to him kepted him in the game mentally

and being he can only play25 minutes a game
he can really help the other players on the bench watching the game with them

Kepted?

[ElNono]

Kepted?

kepted [kɛptɛd]
vb
1. the past tense and past participle of keep in ducks language
kepted woman Censorious a woman maintained by a man as his mistress

[Leonard Curse]

kepted [kɛptɛd]
vb
1. the past tense and past participle of keep in ducks language
kepted woman Censorious a woman maintained by a man as his mistress
:lmao

[LoneStarState'sPride]

Manu and Bowen as the offensive and defensive coaches would be great.

**salivates**:hungry:

[ChuckD]

Not that unusual for Pop to give the clipboard to a player or players. They often run the timeouts during the regular season.

Good play call by Manu.

[Obilivo]

Wonderful,i'm so eager to see the COACH MANU!
However,he said he would not be a coach after he retire,can this change his mind?

[texaskid]

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[DaDakota]

This is why I am jealous that you guys have Popovich, I mean that was simply an AWESOME thing to do.

And talk about getting team comrarderie out of it....yeah, Pop is a great coach, and smart leader.

DD

[ElNono]

This is a VISA ad for Argentina that came to mind when I saw Manu with the board:

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:lol

[DrSteffo]

Manu is Manu.