Poll: Will Manu Ginobili Ever Score 20 points in a single game again?

[ElNono]

TOSB with another solid game today :tu. Approaching 20. I can smell the pre-cum from ElNono. Let's hope Pop keeps him under 25 minutes so he doesn't break 20 :rollin

:lol you starting to sweat it... it's ovah... onto next game

[PlayNando]

He is made of glass. If he did that he would shatter bones and be forced to retire.
:lol Skull-1 is a joke, per par. :lol

[Skull-1]

:lol Skull-1 is a joke, per par. :lol


Original comeback (not!), per par.

[PlayNando]

Original comeback (not!), per par.
:lol

[hater]

TOSB with another solid game today :tu. Approaching 20. I can smell the pre-cum from ElNono. Let's hope Pop keeps him under 25 minutes so he doesn't break 20 :rollin

:lmao :lmao

[spurraider21]

i love bumping this :tu

[Diego20]

:lol

[ElNono]

6 to go... :hat

[jARS mEsH sEt]

:downspin:
:bang
:depressed

[Bill_Brasky]

oops

[spurraider21]

Alright man we'll see. I give you guys full permission to roast the shit out of me and bump this thread the day Manu scores 20 again.

I have a feeling it's going to be later, rather than sooner, though (possibly never tbh).

[timmy2003]

great performance from Manu tonight

[timtonymanu]

A good night for ElNono.

[ElNono]

A good night for Gino is a good night for the Spurs... these are things we know...

[jARS mEsH sEt]

spurraider21 (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=31905) that's old news scrah :lol

Nono and I revamped the terms of our bet. I say Manu doesn't score >=20 points more than 10 times from the day I made this thread until the day he retires. He's done it 4 times since we made our bet.

[spurraider21]

playoffs count?

[TXstbobcat]

MANU!!!!!

[DPG21920]

What a fantastic game for Manu. Did everything the Spurs needed, when they needed it tonight :tu

[ElNono]

playoffs count?

yep

[spurraider21]

damn. has it really only been 4? :lol

[jARS mEsH sEt]

damn. has it really only been 4? :lol

Nah sorry I just checked. Nono and I made our bet sometime later, I don't remember the date.

Since Feb. 2012 Manu's scored 20 points or more 20 times exactly (including playoffs).

Edit: Well, 21 times including tonight.

[ElNono]

Yeah, the it's been only 4 since March this year, when the bet started...

[PlayNando]

Yeah, the it's been only 4 since March this year, when the bet started...
How many does Manu need to win the bet?

It's tough for Manu to score 20 points with the amount of shots/minute she is getting. 20 points on only 10 shots tonight is very efficient.

[ElNono]

How many does Manu need to win the bet?

It's tough for Manu to score 20 points with the amount of shots/minute she is getting. 20 points on only 10 shots tonight is very efficient.

6 more games until he retires

[Doctor J]

How many does Manu need to win the bet?

It's tough for Manu to score 20 points with the amount of shots/minute she is getting. 20 points on only 10 shots tonight is very efficient.


Oh my, did you really mean that.... Manu is SHE?

[Skull-1]

What a fantastic game for Manu. Did everything the Spurs needed, when they needed it tonight :tu
Coulda' used it in Game Six.

[wildchild]

To Manu :toast (and El Nono of course!)

[ElNono]

:toast

[lefty]

why is this poll private?

Who are the 18 faggits who voted no ?

Oh and we should use this GIF for bumping this thread

http://gamereax.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/funnyginobili.gif

[PlayNando]

Here's a premature bump.

[PingPong]

Bump the old argie thread.

[PlayNando]

there we go 20 pts now

[jeebus]

I voted no.

[Chris]

Thread is bad, and you should feel bad.

[exstatic]

I was just looking for this bitch to bump it for TheGreatYawn and Skull.

[PlayNando]

Manu season-high 24 points.

[Arcadian]

Nice, he was our leading scorer tonight

[Southwest Texas Fan]

Vintage Manu.

[ElNono]

5 to go... :tu

[look_at_g_shred]

Manu Manuu Manuu Manuu

[turkish spurs fan]

i love this thread :)

[freetiago]

Manu in his postgame interview
"I was tired, I'm not use to playing so many minutes"

only played 28 minutes...tbh
Pop needs to listen to this and stop playing Errors and play Splitter more tbh...and Leonard tbh

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Alright man we'll see. I give you guys full permission to roast the shit out of me and bump this thread the day Manu scores 20 again.

I have a feeling it's going to be later, rather than sooner, though (possibly never tbh).

lol bump

[SpursRock20]

Manu is the man! Single-handedly took over in the last 4 minutes or so. Been a lot of bitchin' so far this season from the board, but I feel it's been pretty magical so far. Duncan and Ginobili continue to defy their age and we are relatively healthy. Now if only Leonard can get it going...

[DAF86]

5 to go... :tu

Tony doing you a solid one by taking some time so you can win the bet, tbh.

[DAF86]

Manu in his postgame interview
"I was tired, I'm not use to playing so many minutes"

only played 28 minutes...tbh
Pop needs to listen to this and stop playing Errors and play Splitter more tbh...and Leonard tbh

That's what getting babysitted will do for you. You play 28 minutes and it feels like 40.

[ElNono]

Manu in his postgame interview
"I was tired, I'm not use to playing so many minutes"

only played 28 minutes...tbh
Pop needs to listen to this and stop playing Errors and play Splitter more tbh...and Leonard tbh

He looked gassed, tbh... luckily he had a little extra to close it down

[TXstbobcat]

Manu was a beast tonight in the 4th quarter.

[lefty]

http://blogimages.thescore.com/tbj/files/2012/07/tony-parker-foggy-goggles.jpg

[Skull-1]

I am surprised he didn't break another ankle playing those minutes.


Where was this effort when we needed it last year in Game Six?


Washed up. 24 points against scrubs. Big deal.

[PlayNando]

I am surprised he didn't break another ankle playing those minutes.


Where was this effort when we needed it last year in Game Six?


Washed up. 24 points against scrubs. Big deal.
:lol Stupid, per par.

[Skull-1]

:lol Stupid, per par.


Yes, you are.

[ElNono]

:lol single topic posters

[wildchild]

Manu is the man! Single-handedly took over in the last 4 minutes or so. Been a lot of bitchin' so far this season from the board, but I feel it's been pretty magical so far. Duncan and Ginobili continue to defy their age and we are relatively healthy. Now if only Leonard can get it going...

Should make a thread "Will Kawhi Leonard score 20 points in a game this regular season??????"

[Kool Bob Love]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gQ15N7PUKZw/UbWsyQgRqDI/AAAAAAAAH-0/TVMGWUGQJBE/s640/Manu%27s+Tim+Duncan+Impression.gif

[PlayNando]

He is now averaging 11.5 PPG on 48.2% shooting. :tu Also, 4.7 APG and 3.7 RPG. And 89.2% at the free throw line.

If Manu continues shooting as well as he currently is, it will be the second-best shooting performance of his career, tbh.

[blkroadrunners]

He is now averaging 11.5 PPG on 48.2% shooting. :tu Also, 4.7 APG and 3.7 RPG. And 89.2% at the free throw line.

If Manu continues shooting as well as he currently is, it will be the second-best shooting performance of his career, tbh.

I'm suprised his PER is still under 20. He's been playing pretty well overall through the year so far.

[racm]

I'm suprised his PER is still under 20. He's been playing pretty well overall through the year so far.

Hasn't been shooting enough to get his PER up.

[Brazil]

:lol dat thread

great game for Manu tbh !

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

I am surprised he didn't break another ankle playing those minutes.


Where was this effort when we needed it last year in Game Six?


Washed up. 24 points against scrubs. Big deal.

:lmao

[SpursRock20]

I am surprised he didn't break another ankle playing those minutes.


Where was this effort when we needed it last year in Game Six?


Washed up. 24 points against scrubs. Big deal.

^^^Didn't even watch the game^^^

[Diego20]

I'm suprised his PER is still under 20. He's been playing pretty well overall through the year so far.

His PER is now 20,22.

[Skull-1]

^^^Didn't even watch the game^^^


Says who?

[look_at_g_shred]

lol at Manu haters thinking we'd actually do better without him :lmao

[PlayNando]

Says who?
You're the one that said you have only watched a few games all year. :lol

[ElNono]

:bang

[RD2191]

:lol

[ThaBigFundamental21]

This was the worst thread ever made in the history of Spurstalk at the time it was created, that title still rings true to this day. Ass hat.

[spurraider21]

so close :lol

[Skull-1]

You're the one that said you have only watched a few games all year. :lol


And when did I say that? How many games have been played since then?

Not only do you "relieve history" you revise it as well. Just because I have not cared to watch EVERY game does not mean I missed THIS one. STFU.

[ace3g]

bump

[ElNono]

4 to go :downspin:

[dallasmaverickslose]

:lmao

[PlayNando]

He probably would have had more if Pop would have freed Manu during the last six minutes, but Pop gave up so early and sent in the scrubs.............

Manu has been playing great lately...

[dallasmaverickslose]

He probably would have had more if Pop would have freed Manu during the last six minutes, but Pop gave up so early and sent in the scrubs.............

Manu has been playing great lately...

But skull and tgy dont think so :( and only their opinion matters..................

[spurraider21]

damn. when was the last time he dropped 20 and we lost?

[Skull-1]

But skull and tgy dont think so :( and only their opinion matters..................


Because 20 points in a regular season loss somehow redeems eight turnovers in the clinch game of the Finals.... :lol

[cd021]

lol at Manu haters thinking we'd actually do better without him :lmao

+1

[ElNono]

3 to go... :tu

[SpurPadre]

The real question for Manu is will he ever get 30 in a game again?

[Skull-1]

The real question for Manu is will he give away a Spurs title again?

Fify, tbqh, fwiw.

[PlayNando]

:lol

[Old School 44]

Great game! But REALLY the VERY last one for sure. Never, ever again will he score over 20! NEVER!!! :p:

[Legacy]

28 pts. Not too shabby. :hat

[jARS mEsH sEt]

Great game! But REALLY the VERY last one for sure. Never, ever again will he score over 20! NEVER!!! :p:

Let's revisit this once he gets his annual season-crushing injury :lmao

[Skull-1]

Let's revisit this once he gets his annual season-crushing injury :lmao

:lmao

[jARS mEsH sEt]

Let's revisit this once he gets his annual season-crushing injury :lmao

In the words of Keenan and Kel

pVOm1iZb5fM

[ace3g]

:toast

[Robz4000]

:lmao

[superjames1992]

Three points away from 30 with a quarter to go...

[ElNono]

2 to go :hat

[Diego20]

He won't score 30 because he doesn't play enough minutes.

[superjames1992]

He won't score 30 because he doesn't play enough minutes.
Likely so. 29 tonight, though, and he was robbed at shot attempts down the stretch since Tony Parker controlled the ball for almost the entire possession, and was content to only pass to a struggling Duncan.

[superjames1992]

Manu is now averaging 13.0 PPG, BTW.

[spurraider21]

The real question for Manu is will he ever get 30 in a game again?
:lol by the skin of your teeth

[Skull-1]

Uh, "who win" again?

[spurraider21]

Uh, who win again?
I'm sorry, can you please read the thread title? This is a thread about an individual not the team. Maybe if Manu got a shot attempt or a few in the 4th things would have been different

[Skull-1]

I'm sorry, can you please read the thread title? This is a thread about an individual not the team. Maybe if Manu got a shot attempt or a few in the 4th things would have been different


No, they shut everyone down and trolled Manufan by letting him score, knowing they will stop him in the POs.

[Legacy]

:cry 29 pts. for nothing. :cry

[ElNono]

:bang

[pgardn]

:bang

Shrugging off the 1st half is more impressive than 20.

[Southwest Texas Fan]

:bang

Close to a double/double.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Whoever made this thread is a dumbass. Even with Ginobili playing shitty last year, he eats 20 point games for breakfast.

[ElNono]

Close to a double/double.

triple-dub with the TOs

[DarrinS]

Manu haters are fags, tbh

[Southwest Texas Fan]

triple-dub with the TOs

:bang

[ElNono]

:bang again

[PingPong]

Missing one point.

[Splits]

Pinpong jinx?

[PingPong]

Pinpong jinx?

Nah, Pop benched him at the time...

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

He got it!

[PingPong]

\o/ Going to 30!

[ElNono]

1 to go..... :wow

[Splits]

1 to go..... :wow

What are you going to win and who pays? Too lazy to read the thread...

[ElNono]

What are you going to win and who pays? Too lazy to read the thread...

this:


Sure. But make that >= 10 more times... after all, you did say "10 more times"... 2 week sig bet ok? do you want to count playoff games too or not?


Sure thing. And yeah, I meant regular season + playoffs combined. 2 weeks sounds good.


done deal

[spurraider21]

eh, thats sort of letdown after all this time :lol

woulda been better if the sigbet was with bruno

[ElNono]

eh, thats sort of letdown after all this time :lol

woulda been better if the sigbet was with bruno

Looked like an easy enough bet, tbh

[jARS mEsH sEt]

Looked like an easy enough bet, tbh

I legitimately wasn't even trolling when I made the bet with you in the first place, tbh :rollin. Manu had fallen so far not only from a health standpoint but from a confidence standpoint as well that I actually didn't think he could pull it off.

Now that we're here, let's hope he doesn't waste any more of his 20 point games in the regular season, tbh. If he busts out a slew of 20 point games during the playoffs then I don't even mind losing the bet.

[ElNono]

I legitimately wasn't even trolling when I made the bet with you in the first place, tbh :rollin. Manu had fallen so far not only from a health standpoint but from a confidence standpoint as well that I actually didn't think he could pull it off.

Now that we're here, let's hope he doesn't waste any more of his 20 point games in the regular season, tbh. If he busts out a slew of 20 point games during the playoffs then I don't even mind losing the bet.

yeah, I thought you were selling him way short. He's not the old Manu, but he still has a lot of game left. We don't play Miami every game. His health is the biggest issue at this point. I wouldn't mind one more 20+ pts game, tbh... enjoy him while he's still around.

[DPG21920]

I am so relieved with Manu so far. He may bet hurt again and theres a decent chance of that, but at least when he's healthy he looks good. Even when he was healthy last year, he didn't look good. He was great to start the season, the never recovered his shot or athleticism.

He looks damn good when healthy and that's all you can hope for.

[Splits]

I am so relieved with Manu so far. He may bet hurt again and theres a decent chance of that, but at least when he's healthy he looks good. Even when he was healthy last year, he didn't look good. He was great to start the season, the never recovered his shot or athleticism.

He looks damn good when healthy and that's all you can hope for.

Pretty easy to deduce why: he didn't play NT ball this summer.

[ElNono]

Pretty easy to deduce why: he didn't play NT ball this summer.

He didn't play NT ball the previous (2012) summer either...

[Mel_13]

He didn't play NT ball the previous (2012) summer either...

http://london2012.fiba.com/pages/eng/fe/12/olym/p/eid/6232/gid/A/grid/75/orderby//rid/9105/sid/6232/game.html

[ElNono]

http://london2012.fiba.com/pages/eng/fe/12/olym/p/eid/6232/gid/A/grid/75/orderby//rid/9105/sid/6232/game.html

Oops... I though the last one was 2011 in Mar Del Plata... you're right sir :toast

[superjames1992]

5 more 'till 20. Will Pop let him get there?

[superjames1992]

18.

[jARS mEsH sEt]

My body is ready :lol Do your worst ElNono

[Kool Bob Love]

IMO I'd have to say no tbh.

:stirpot:

:lmao

[superjames1992]

Manu!!!!

El Nono wins The Bet!!

[ElNono]

I'll PM the sig when I have some time :hat

Thanks for playing...

[dallasmaverickslose]

:rollin

[SpurSwag]

I hate that this had to be a bet because of how great Manu once was and how typically he would put up 20, but nonetheless nice to see him still be able to put up 20 enough to win someone a bet at this age. He really has been great this year, hopefully he can just keep healthy

[Mel_13]

Congrats to ElNono and props to jARS mEsH sEt for honoring a bet made nearly a year ago.

[ElNono]

jARS mEsH sEt

Gonna go easy on ya... you get to wear this for the next two weeks:

http://i62.tinypic.com/16icrw9.jpg

thanks to jalberto for the original image

[Mikeanaro]

Its time to close this thread...

[jARS mEsH sEt]

jARS mEsH sEt (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=23169)

Gonna go easy on ya... you get to wear this for the next two weeks:

http://i62.tinypic.com/16icrw9.jpg

thanks to jalberto (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=11811) for the original image

Ok, how does pingpong have such a big ass signature but when I try to upload this picture either remotely or after resizing it to < 20 KB spurstalk complains about the file being too big?

"Remote file is too large"

[jARS mEsH sEt]

Never mind, tbh

[ElNono]

Never mind, tbh

nice :toast

[jARS mEsH sEt]

I'll PM you a secret one of these days as a consolation prize for winning this bet, ElNono

[chasky]

Ten more games for Manu with 20 or more?
One more game for Manu with 30 or more?

Someone bet?

[ElNono]

shoulda made this a public poll, tbh

[DarrinS]

see Ditka thread

[PingPong]

yup. again

[ElNono]

i see what you did there

[SpurSwag]

I wouldn't make the bet (too conflicted) but him scoring 30 one more time in his career would be interesting bet. I'd lead towards no but not confidently. He scored 29 this season right?

[ElNono]

I wouldn't make the bet (too conflicted) but him scoring 30 one more time in his career would be interesting bet. I'd lead towards no but not confidently. He scored 29 this season right?

I wouldn't be on that... that's not his role anymore.

[jARS mEsH sEt]

Looks like Manu has 88 career 20 point games (per Bill). Wouldn't surprise me if that's dead last among current or future hall of famers. The average HoFer eats 20 point games for breakfast :rollin

[ElNono]

Looks like Manu has 88 career 20 point games (per Bill). Wouldn't surprise me if that's dead last among current or future hall of famers. The average HoFer eats 20 point games for breakfast :rollin

he never was a big scorer... IIRC, he never averaged 20ppg in a season... it's his overall game that makes him great. His HoF entry has a lot to do with his international play too...

[Diego20]

Looks like Manu has 88 career 20 point games (per Bill). Wouldn't surprise me if that's dead last among current or future hall of famers. The average HoFer eats 20 point games for breakfast :rollin

How many HoFer won an olympic medal while being the MVP? Not many huh?

[SpursFan86]

That 88 number is just counting games where he came off the bench. Manu has 240 20+ point games in total.

[jARS mEsH sEt]

How many HoFer won an olympic medal while being the MVP? Not many huh?

Yeah I'm sure the all time greats are jealous of not being able to share this coveted title with the likes of Manu ginobili and Bill Bradley :lmao

[Diego20]

That 88 number is just counting games where he came off the bench. Manu has 240 20+ point games in total.

@jARS mEsH sEt (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=23169)

Now how many HOFER has 88 games averaging 20 points coming off the bench? :lol

[HI-FI]

Manu has been looking really good lately.
http://www.liesyoungwomenbelieve.com/assets/images/man%20praying.jpg
Please stay healthy....please help us back to the Finals.....please don't blow said Finals, i'll take back my ElOcho jokes.

[SpurSwag]

I wouldn't be on that... that's not his role anymore.

maybe not but if he's scored 29 in a game this season it isn't implausible to suggest he COULD get 30

[jARS mEsH sEt]

That 88 number is just counting games where he came off the bench. Manu has 240 20+ point games in total.

Ok that makes a lot more sense....

[SpurSwag]

manu has been looking the best he's looked in a couple years tbh it's been incredible

[SpurPadre]

Looks like Manu has 88 career 20 point games (per Bill). Wouldn't surprise me if that's dead last among current or future hall of famers. The average HoFer eats 20 point games for breakfast :rollin

Šarūnas Marčiulionis likely gets that distinction and Manu surely has had more 20 point games than him, too.

[SpurPadre]

That 88 number is just counting games where he came off the bench. Manu has 240 20+ point games in total.

Yup, I figured it wasn't just 88.

[ElNono]

maybe not but if he's scored 29 in a game this season it isn't implausible to suggest he COULD get 30

could, sure... I just wouldn't bet on it..

[ElNono]

Manu has been looking really good lately.
http://www.liesyoungwomenbelieve.com/assets/images/man%20praying.jpg
Please stay healthy....please help us back to the Finals.....please don't blow said Finals, i'll take back my ElOcho jokes.

this

[DarrinS]

He made it look easy tonight. Suck it -- haters.

[Legacy]

Manu has been looking really good lately.
http://www.liesyoungwomenbelieve.com/assets/images/man%20praying.jpg
Please stay healthy....please help us back to the Finals.....please don't blow said Finals, i'll take back my ElOcho jokes.

I like this post right here.

[superjames1992]

It's the gift that keeps on giving, tbh.

[SpurSwag]

smh love manu so much
never even cared about how bad he was in the finals last year, truly my favorite player along TD. it really goes 1a) Tim 1b) Manu

[spurraider21]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lI_4VdOX_zo

[smeagol]

Fuck the haters!

[cd021]

He scored 20+ in 30% of his 782 career games. Bases on the 240 20 point games.

[SpursFan86]

He scored 20+ in 30% of his 782 career games. Bases on the 240 20 point games.

That 240 figure is including playoff games. So it's actually slightly over 25% of his total career games...which is still impressive for a guy who's averaging under 30 mpg for his career.

[Diego20]

bump :lol

[jeebus]

ElNono

[Manutrix]

PHEW! Right in time before Poopovich pulled him out! :downspin:

[Manutrix]

Wait, he's back in!

[ElNono]

great game tonight, tbh... stepping up with frenchie going down... hope TP is ok

[Bill_Brasky]

Favorite thread.

[jARS mEsH sEt]

I guess we'll see how much of a cushion Nono had for the purposes of our bet even though he already won.

Nono cushion: +1

[Raven]

he's clinched the 6th man of the year award imo.

[ElNono]

I guess we'll see how much of a cushion Nono had for the purposes of our bet even though he already won.

Nono cushion: +1

you can put that sig down, tbh... been more than a week, IMO

[jARS mEsH sEt]

you can put that sig down, tbh... been more than a week, IMO

I'll just keep it until after the Spurs 2014 playoff run is over.

[jARS mEsH sEt]

he's clinched the 6th man of the year award imo.

:lmao

[ElNono]

I'll just keep it until after the Spurs 2014 playoff run is over.

:tu

[Mikeanaro]

Hi, useless thread.

[jARS mEsH sEt]

Hi, useless thread.

Sup, insignificant, no-name poster.

[Mikeanaro]

Sup, insignificant, no-name poster.
What you mean jar jar binks? this thread is depressive.

[Raven]

:lmao

if i am correct, he leads the league by a wide margin in net rating... not bad

[jARS mEsH sEt]

What you mean jar jar binks? this thread is depressing.

Careful your asshurt is showing :rollin

Why don't you go suck on some lemons while the grownups discuss business :lmao

[Mikeanaro]

Careful your asshurt is showing :rollin

Why don't you go suck on some lemons while the grownups discuss business :lmao
LMAO!

[jARS mEsH sEt]

if i am correct, he leads the league by a wide margin in net rating... not bad

Too bad 6MOTY isn't given away based on "net rating" scrah.

[Raven]

Too bad 6MOTY isn't given away based on "net rating" scrah.

contrary to common knowledge, the 6MOY is the award for the best non starting player. Crawford's .41% fg % isn't good at all and all he does is score.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Too bad 6MOTY isn't given away based on "net rating" scrah.

Don't see what's so funny. He's averaging almost double the assists any other player has coming off the bench, and he plays about 10 less minutes than every other player that is nominated (Gibson, Crawford, Nick Young, Morris)..

[SpursFan86]

he plays about 10 less minutes than every other player that is nominated (Gibson, Crawford, Nick Young, Morris)..

That works against Ginobili, not for him. While it's impressive that he still manages to put up his numbers while playing relatively low minutes, the media just sees him having lower numbers than guys like Crawford. Not to mention that Crawford's impact shows up very clearly in the box score since he's a scorer. Ginobili's impact via playmaking doesn't always show up.

I think Ginobili is the best bench player in the league, but I'd be surprised if he won 6MotY.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

That works against Ginobili, not for him. While it's impressive that he still manages to put up his numbers while playing relatively low minutes, the media just sees him having lower numbers than guys like Crawford. Not to mention that Crawford's impact shows up very clearly in the box score since he's a scorer. Ginobili's impact via playmaking doesn't always show up.

I think Ginobili is the best bench player in the league, but I'd be surprised if he won 6MotY.

I think if we have the best record at the end of the season (very likely) he will win it.

[jARS mEsH sEt]

I think if we have the best record at the end of the season (very likely) he will win it.

Wanna sig bet on that scrah? :lmao

[313]

Wanna sig bet on that scrah? :lmao
I think he'll get it as well. I'm up for a bet.

[jARS mEsH sEt]

I think he'll get it as well. I'm up for a bet.

I'll wear my current sig for another year (until the 2015 Spurs playoff run is over) if I lose.

[313]

I'll wear my current sig for another year (until the 2015 Spurs playoff run is over) if I lose.
I'll wear your sig until the 2015 if i lose

[jARS mEsH sEt]

I'll wear your sig until the 2015 if i lose

Nice try :lmao You'll wear a sig of my choosing for a year if you lose.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Nice try :lmao You'll wear a sig of my choosing for a year if you lose.

:lol losing another bet on ginobili

[Sean Cagney]

Great thread!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[313]

Nice try :lmao You'll wear a sig of my choosing for a year if you lose.
:lol ok

[SpurSwag]

Thought it was kind of common knowledge that the 6MOTY was Manu's to lose tbh, he's had a great season and Jamal has kinda just been typical Jamal. Manu has the narrative of bouncing back after a terrible postseason working for him.

On another note, Manu has been absolutely incredible most of the year and I'm so happy to be able to watch my favorite player, tied with Timmy, still doing his thing. Here's hoping to the same in the playoffs :toast

[weeks]

and when it matters

[superjames1992]

Bump.

[weeks]

and when it matters
i take it back :(

[Diego20]

Really, when Manu scores 26+ his teammates don't help him..

[ElNono]

team lost, WGAF, tbh

[superjames1992]

Bump.

[PingPong]

UP

[urunobili]

23 FTW tbh

[jARS mEsH sEt]

Of course Manutard cares more about Manu scoring 20 than getting a critical win, tbh.

We're down like 2 points with a minute to go and uronobili's in the game thread literally giddy about the fact that Manu hit 20 :lmao

[vander]

how many were from flagrant, tech, and intentional fouls

[ElNono]

solid win... but Manu can't keep carrying the entire load... still better to have him or this would've been easily a sweep

[servalli]

No

[jARS mEsH sEt]

solid win... but Manu can't keep carrying the entire load... still better to have him or this would've been easily a sweep

IMO we have enough of a buffer. Tony shot like shit today, as did Duncan, so Manu's nice effort was a good counter to that. As long as 2 of the big 3 play well we're fine.

[DAF86]

Of course Manutard cares more about Manu scoring 20 than getting a critical win, tbh.

We're down like 2 points with a minute to go and uronobili's in the game thread literally giddy about the fact that Manu hit 20 :lmao

Well, on this ocassion one thing came with the other, tbh. We should all be happy.

[ElNono]

IMO we have enough of a buffer. Tony shot like shit today, as did Duncan, so Manu's nice effort was a good counter to that. As long as 2 of the big 3 play well we're fine.

There's no way that Tony isn't hurt. Mills is gonna have to step up again, which is not a given, tbh

[jARS mEsH sEt]

Well, on this ocassion one thing came with the other, tbh. We should all be happy.

I am. I'm very pleased with Manu's effort today and obviously the win.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

:lol this thread OP

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

IMO I'd have to say no tbh. He's been riddled with injuries this season, and he couldn't even get close to scoring 20 for the few games that he came back for (until...surprise surprise!...another injury).

I think it's pretty obvious that he's going to retire after next season when his contract is up. The 3 year/$40 million contract was a lifetime achievement award contract, after all. There's no way the Spurs F.O. will give him 2 lifetime achievement award contracts, and no other team in the league wants a TOSB. He's not a pure shooter like Steve Nash, and his passing abilities will be rendered useless once the league figures out that Manu's no longer a scoring threat, so he doesn't really have any skills that will allow him to stay in the league beyond the age of 35.

He can't explode at the rim with his "toothpick" ankles (lest he wants another stress fracture). His shot is pretty much gone after his hand surgery (you can tell by the way his free throws clanked off the rim to the left and right). If he plays any more than 15 minutes a game, he'll be too tired to make a 3 point shot, so that's pretty much gone. By Manu's own admission, this is without question Tony Parker's team now, so even if you disagreed with everything so far, Manu won't be taking 15-20 shots per game because he's no longer the first option (or second option...or third option IMO).

Taking into account the fact that Manu will most likely have another season ending injury next year, and taking into account the fact that it takes him 3 or 4 months to warm up and get in a good rhythm (which he doesn't have this season), I think it's a safe bet to say he'll never score 20 again.

So what do you think spurstalk, will Manu Ginobili ever score 20 points again?

Update for 2012-2013 season:

Manu Ginobili 2012-2013:

vs New Orleans: DNP INJURY
vs OKC: DNP INJURY
vs Utah: 8 points
vs Indiana: 3 points
vs Clippers: 9 points
vs Kings: 7 points
vs Portland: 17 points
vs Lakers: 3 points
vs Knicks: 12 points
vs Nuggets: 20 points :madrun
vs Clippers: 15 points
vs Celtics: 5 points

Season average: 10.4 PPG

:stirpot:

:rollin

[jARS mEsH sEt]

:lol ok

:lmao

I'll decide on your punishment after the playoffs.

[313]

:lmao

I'll decide on your punishment after the playoffs.

B-b- but he's been the 6th man of the playoffs :lol jk alright man, don't be too harsh

[Pocho La Pantera]

how many were from flagrant, tech, and intentional foulsyeah, those points dont count.

[superjames1992]

how many were from flagrant, tech, and intentional fouls
:cry

[gambit1990]

he's averaging 19.6 ppg so far this series. his per 36 is 24.3.

[Reck]

Alright man we'll see. I give you guys full permission to roast the shit out of me and bump this thread the day Manu scores 20 again.

I have a feeling it's going to be later, rather than sooner, though (possibly never tbh).

Told you son.

:lol

[jARS mEsH sEt]

Congratulations to Manu for easily breaking 20 today :toast

Oh wait, never mind... he went back to his tired old shitbag ways and completely shit the bed in a pivotal game 6 :lmao

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Congratulations to Manu for easily breaking 20 today :toast

Oh wait, never mind... he went back to his tired old shitbag ways and completely shit the bed in a pivotal game 6 :lmao

Series wouldn't have gone 6 without him.. spin that

[DAF86]

Congratulations to Manu for easily breaking 20 today :toast

Oh wait, never mind... he went back to his tired old shitbag ways and completely shit the bed in a pivotal game 6 :lmao

He's not the guy that should be putting 20pts games consistently, tbh. He more than fulfilled its quota of 20pts games this series.

[jARS mEsH sEt]

He's not the guy that should be putting 20pts games consistently, tbh. He more than fulfilled its quota of 20pts games this series.

Thus he gets a pass for going 1-8 from the field and throwing the ball away on a critical possession. Got it.

[DAF86]

Thus he gets a pass for going 1-8 from the field and throwing the ball away on a critical possession. Got it.

Nope, but you came here talking about 20 pts games. Yeah, he didn't play well tonight but Manu has played well this series, if the Spurs lose this shit it won't be because of him.

[jARS mEsH sEt]

I don't mind bumping this shit myself. That old shitbag had a great bounce back for game 7.

[Diego20]

I don't mind bumping this shit myself. That old shitbag had a great bounce back for game 7.

:lol

[jARS mEsH sEt]

:lol

I can't complain with 20 points on "7 shots" (even though I hate it when people cite shit like this, it should be x points on y possessions so free throws are included). He had a great game. Phenomenal actually. 20, 5 assists, 6 steals, 3 rebounds.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

I can't complain with 20 points on "7 shots" (even though I hate it when people cite shit like this, it should be x points on y possessions so free throws are included). He had a great game. Phenomenal actually. 20, 5 assists, 6 steals, 3 rebounds.

:lol jars is a tool

[jARS mEsH sEt]

:lol jars is a tool

I'm surprised you have time to trash talk..shouldn't you be off licking Manu's nuts somewhere :lmao Your boyfriend had a great game :toast

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

:lol jars is a tool

[Embedded]

:: AHEM ::

[TampaDude]

The answer is yes.

[OldSilentHill]

+32

[itsamanuthree]

:lmao

[jARS mEsH sEt]

:lmao

Precisely my reaction every time I contemplate the hilarity of your username.

[itsamanuthree]

:lmao That the best you got?

You are soooo butthurt about this ridiculous thread, it shows badly.

[therealtruth]

Hopefullly Manu still has something left for the later rounds.

[spurraider21]

Manu is a lot healthier now than he was at this point last year. Same with Tony, Diaw, and Splitter

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

IMO I'd have to say no tbh. He's been riddled with injuries this season, and he couldn't even get close to scoring 20 for the few games that he came back for (until...surprise surprise!...another injury).

I think it's pretty obvious that he's going to retire after next season when his contract is up. The 3 year/$40 million contract was a lifetime achievement award contract, after all. There's no way the Spurs F.O. will give him 2 lifetime achievement award contracts, and no other team in the league wants a TOSB. He's not a pure shooter like Steve Nash, and his passing abilities will be rendered useless once the league figures out that Manu's no longer a scoring threat, so he doesn't really have any skills that will allow him to stay in the league beyond the age of 35.

He can't explode at the rim with his "toothpick" ankles (lest he wants another stress fracture). His shot is pretty much gone after his hand surgery (you can tell by the way his free throws clanked off the rim to the left and right). If he plays any more than 15 minutes a game, he'll be too tired to make a 3 point shot, so that's pretty much gone. By Manu's own admission, this is without question Tony Parker's team now, so even if you disagreed with everything so far, Manu won't be taking 15-20 shots per game because he's no longer the first option (or second option...or third option IMO).

Taking into account the fact that Manu will most likely have another season ending injury next year, and taking into account the fact that it takes him 3 or 4 months to warm up and get in a good rhythm (which he doesn't have this season), I think it's a safe bet to say he'll never score 20 again.

So what do you think spurstalk, will Manu Ginobili ever score 20 points again?

Update for 2012-2013 season:

Manu Ginobili 2012-2013:

vs New Orleans: DNP INJURY
vs OKC: DNP INJURY
vs Utah: 8 points
vs Indiana: 3 points
vs Clippers: 9 points
vs Kings: 7 points
vs Portland: 17 points
vs Lakers: 3 points
vs Knicks: 12 points
vs Nuggets: 20 points :madrun
vs Clippers: 15 points
vs Celtics: 5 points

Season average: 10.4 PPG

:stirpot:

:lmao

So is it agreed that OP has down-syndrome or some sort of disability that impairs common sense?

:lmao

Edit: the poll results :rollin

[PingPong]

Almost.

[Skull-1]

MIA first half. Go figure.

[apalisoc_9]

Ginobili scored about 10 points in Semi-garbage time tbh

[DAF86]

Ginobili scored about 10 points in Semi-garbage time tbh

He played his best when the game was tied, tbh.

[Skull-1]

Ginobili scored about 10 points in Semi-garbage time tbh

And zero when we needed him.

Without him we still win by 15 thanks to his awful first five mins.

[cd98]

Ginobili scored about 10 points in Semi-garbage time tbh

Not really. He was crushing any hope Thunder had in a comeback a la Clippers or Grizzlies. Those were closer points like he used to do. But he was most effective in the third where he gave the Spurs a cushion to allow for more aggressiveness in the fourth.