Manu expected to return within a week

[bklynspursfan]

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2012/2/7/2781956/manu-ginobili-injury-status-update/in/2446000

"Manu Ginobili has been out since early January with a broken finger, but the veteran guard for the San Antonio Spurs is expected to return within a week. The Argentinian guard has been cleared to get back to basketball, but he'll still be held out until he's back into basketball shape."

:downspin::downspin:

[TJastal]

He better not pull an Anderson and come back with a pot belly and couple chin rolls.

[arles]

He better not pull an Anderson and come back with a pot belly and couple chin rolls.

Obviously you don't know anything about manu.

[Two10Whitey]

So does Manu start or come off the bench?

[Cant_Be_Faded]

He should notplay more than fifteen minutes once he's back

[monkeypunk]

I'd leave him on the bench to destroy opponent benches as well. Doesn't need to start to be highly effective.

[Sean Cagney]

I'd leave him on the bench to destroy opponent benches as well. Doesn't need to start to be highly effective.

Our bench is already doing that somewhat (Dallas game and Houston game), so adding that weapon to the bench :wow

[CGD]

I'd like him to come of the bench, so he and Splitter learn to play with each other. I also hope that Manu's return brings Blair back to life. The two have good chemistry.

[Dex]

My bet is Saturday. Spurs will have 2 days off for the first time this season so will have a chance to get in a full practice, which would be a perfect opportunity to re-incorporate him back into the lineup and try to give him a good test run. Plus going against the Nets should be a good, easy game to try to throw him back into the water and get him some run.

If not Saturday, then most definitely Tuesday against Detroit.

[Bill_Brasky]

Manu will be put back in the starting lineup. According to Sean yesterday, he was unguardable 1on1 and just needs to get back into game shape.

[cantthinkofanything]

I'd like him to come of the bench, so he and Splitter learn to play with each other. I also hope that Manu's return brings Blair back to life. The two have good chemistry.

x2.

Manu is the only Spur that signifiicanly makes the younger guys better. As good as Splitter has been, I think he's going to develop even quicker.

[loveforthegame]

Best news of the day.

[JR3]

Excellent news. I was really hoping to see him in Utah.

[JR3]

oh.. and its been nice knowing you James Anderson.

[ManuTastic]

Manu will be put back in the starting lineup. According to Sean yesterday, he was unguardable 1on1 and just needs to get back into game shape.

I suspect that's right, but I question the wisdom of Manu starting again. Tim and Tony really have it going right now, so he's not really needed with the starting unit, and with Ford still out I'd like to see Manu become the playmaker when Tony sits.

[lefty]

Our best player ! :tu

[Bill_Brasky]

I suspect that's right, but I question the wisdom of Manu starting again. Tim and Tony really have it going right now, so he's not really needed with the starting unit, and with Ford still out I'd like to see Manu become the playmaker when Tony sits.

We've been riding Tim and especially Tony really hard. They need some relief and Manu can provide it. Not to mention how much better Blair plays with Manu out there. He might come off the bench for a game or 2, but ultimately we'd be better off with him starting. Our bench is playing incredibly well as it is and hasn't been a weak spot at all.

[GrandeDavid]

Wordness!

[therealtruth]

x2.

Manu is the only Spur that signifiicanly makes the younger guys better. As good as Splitter has been, I think he's going to develop even quicker.

He and Splitter should start so the Spurs can get off to better starts.

[cantthinkofanything]

He and Splitter should start so the Spurs can get off to better starts.

Plus a Bonner injury/fatality.

[cantthinkofanything]

^ injury

[cantthinkofanything]

but whatever works...

[ManuTastic]

We've been riding Tim and especially Tony really hard. They need some relief and Manu can provide it. Not to mention how much better Blair plays with Manu out there. He might come off the bench for a game or 2, but ultimately we'd be better off with him starting. Our bench is playing incredibly well as it is and hasn't been a weak spot at all.

I agree Tony needs a break. So I'd bring Manu off the bench sooner, and give Tony longer rests. Fact is the big three all need to keep their foot on the gas to give us a chance, and Tony's the youngest by far. At least try it and see how it goes; the important thing is once he gets back we'll get even better. I don't really care how he gets worked back in.

[Giuseppe]

I'll keep my fingers crossed.

[Man In Black]

The left hand of Manu spells DOOM for the opposition.

[MmP]

cant believe manu is already a 'veteran' guard

[acoelho1]

Start Manu and bench RJ! KL won't be such a liability on offense with Manu and TP on the court.

[jestersmash]

"When Ginobili does return, Popovich said he’s leaning toward bringing the former Sixth Man of the Year off the bench in order to ease him into game action."

http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22748484/34739792

[SpurNation]

Whens the first game we hear Barkley scream..."GINOBLI"

Can't wait. btw...Being Parker and Duncan are a primarily two man game when on the court together...Manu and Splitter as your primary 2nd tier just may be the best way to go for the rest of the season.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I'd like him to come of the bench, so he and Splitter learn to play with each other. I also hope that Manu's return brings Blair back to life. The two have good chemistry.

This is really important - Blair was really good to start the season and some of that was the easy baskets Manu fed him.


I suspect that's right, but I question the wisdom of Manu starting again. Tim and Tony really have it going right now, so he's not really needed with the starting unit, and with Ford still out I'd like to see Manu become the playmaker when Tony sits.

That makes sense to me until TJ comes back, and whenever the bench is sputtering.


We've been riding Tim and especially Tony really hard. They need some relief and Manu can provide it. Not to mention how much better Blair plays with Manu out there. He might come off the bench for a game or 2, but ultimately we'd be better off with him starting. Our bench is playing incredibly well as it is and hasn't been a weak spot at all.

That sounds spot on to me. Bring him off the bench for a few games then get him back into the starting lineup. Pop should try and use him in short spurts (no more than 6mins, unless he's hot) so that he can bring Manu in with either unit any time things go stale. Manu has a rare ability to shift the momentum in a game, and Pop should use it.

[Proxy]

Obviously you don't know anything about manu.

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[crc21209]

Awesome news! :tu Can't wait to see him back out on the court....

[jestersmash]

This article (http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2012/02/06/ginobili-nearly-ready-to-return/) may have been posted elsewhere on this forum, but it has a couple of gems from Tony regarding Manu's progress -

“I’m going to stay and watch Manu shoot,” Parker told a Spurs staffer...

“It just feels great to see him out here, doing teardrops and moving around,” Parker said. “Hopefully he can come back soon.”

[jjktkk]

I'll keep my fingers crossed.

Your arthritis medicine works that well?

[SA210]

So does Manu start or come off the bench?

STARTS!

:pctoss

[Dex]

This article (http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2012/02/06/ginobili-nearly-ready-to-return/) may have been posted elsewhere on this forum, but it has a couple of gems from Tony regarding Manu's progress -

“I’m going to stay and watch Manu shoot,” Parker told a Spurs staffer...

“It just feels great to see him out here, doing teardrops and moving around,” Parker said. “Hopefully he can come back soon.”

If he wants to see Manu shoot, he should pass him the ball more. :stirpot:

[jalberto]

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[shorttotry]

Whens the first game we hear Barkley scream..."GINOBLI"

Can't wait. btw...Being Parker and Duncan are a primarily two man game when on the court together...Manu and Splitter as your primary 2nd tier just may be the best way to go for the rest of the season.


I 2nd that. Manu is the guy who makes the players around him better. Bring him off the bench for the development of Green and Tiago. In my ultimate dream, I would have Tiago starting with Tim, Leonard, Green, and Parker; leaving Manu leading the way with his already established pick and roll with Blair, play-making ability with RJ and (cough) Bonner, and hopefully TJ in the backcourt.

One can only dream though! :ihit

[cherylsteele]

I am actually surprised that is going to be during the RRT. Pop is usually overcautious (in a good way) about injuries like that and not rush them back in order to not re-injure.

I am sure he will come off the bench IMO, that has been Pop's MO in previous times.

[lefty]

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[ElNono]

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:lol

[GB20]

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