ElNono
02-02-2013, 01:39 AM
I just translated the NBA/Spurs related ones..
Q: Manu, with 36 years old, being part of the big three and being among the top SG in the NBA, are you thinking of extending your career a few more years?
A: On top of being old, you're adding more years? I'm still 35! Right now I would tell you that I'll play a couple more seasons, but I'll see at the end of the season.
Q: Will you play again in Italy?
A: I don't know. Hard to say, but I think I'm going to finish my career playing for the Spurs.
Q: To what do you attribute the many injuries in your career? Could you've done anything to prevent them (ie: strengthening certain muscles)?
A: Due to my style of play and my physical makeup I don't think I've had many injuries, and I think I took care of myself and still take a lot of care to avoid them. Nevertheless, it's relative, maybe you think they're many.
Q: Are you asked to do things in the court that you don't like to do?
A: Sometimes there's a few things you would do different, but it's not often. In general I agree with the coaching staff with the things I have to do.
Q: Have you guys ever shared a training session with the San Antonio Silver Stars girls?
A: No. We never crossed paths with the Silver Stars. Different training facility, season is in different months too.
Q: I wanted to know if Gregg Popovich made any comment about the criticism he received after the game where the Spurs stars didn't play, including you.
A: Yeah, he made a comment or two, but it stays in the locker room! lol
Q: When you retire from the NBA are you going to live back in Bahia?
A: I have no idea when I'm going to retire, or what I'm going to do then. I'll keep you posted.
Q: Have you thought being an assistant coach for the Spurs in the future?
A: I don't think being a basketball coach is in my future. I don't think it's my thing.
Q: What basketball shoes are you currently wearing to play?
A: I'm currently using Nike Lebron 9, they're real nice. But I think I'll try new ones soon.
Q: Do you like Whataburger in Texas?
A: I don't really eat hamburgers. If I'm in a hurry and I want something quick, I prefer a sandwich store.
Q: What's your opinion on James Harden?
A: Great player. A lot of talent, big competitor and super athlete.
Q: How do you explain your success in the NBA, if you take into account your position on the court, and the great amount and quality of US players? (with all due respect)
A: I've no idea. I guess just a good combination of skill, physical condition and mentality. Like most of the guys that make it and do well in the NBA.
Q: What do you think is the reason for the Lakers failure after the big expectations this season?
A: They've not been able to take advantage of all their weapons in harmony and for the benefit of the team. They still have time. They have a lot of talent.
Q: Gregg Popovich looks like a very serious person. How is it to be coached by him? Thanks.
A: A big pleasure. Besides being a great coach, he's an even better person. I've been very lucky.
Q: Hi Manu, how do you analyze Danny Green's performance drop and his lack of consistency? If he can't pick it up, does San Antonio has the personnel to make up for his numbers?
A: It's a long season. We all have up and downs. Danny is playing very well and he's very important to us.
Q: In every job there's some people that you get along better with and you create relationships that go beyond the job. In San Antonio: Who are the best friends? If you could give 3 or 4 examples...
A: This season we have an important number of foreign players and because of certain affinity and customs, we get together a lot to eat or do other things, most of all with Tiago, Patty and Boris.
Q: Within your former teammates in San Antonio, who were the ones you built a friendship with and spent good times with (Fabri Oberto I'm sure). Claxton? Bruce Bowen? (he looks to be an excellent person).
A: From former teammates, it's difficult to name only two. Obviously Fabri (Oberto) is in a different category because of all the experiences we had together for so many years, but I had great relationships with a lot of other guys, besides Tim and Tony. I could name Sean Marks, Rasho Nesterovic, Bruce, Michael Finley, Hedo Turkoglu, Brent Barry and I'm sure I'm missing many others. Luckily I had to share a team with great players and great people.
Q: Have you thought extending your contract with the Spurs or are you going to look for new horizons?
A: My intention is to stay with the Spurs. I think that's pretty clear. We'll see when the season ends what happens and what are the plans for the team.
Q: Hi Manu, I'd like to know which NBA player you would've liked to be your teammate. Kobe?
A: Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Bill Russell, I don't know… there were so many geniuses in the history of the NBA! Hard to pick one.
Q: Manu, with the arrival of Pancho Jasen to Bahia... do you think you might want to join them and make Bahía Estudiantes the national champions? It would be a big accomplishment for Bahia sports.
A: To be honest my idea is to play a couple more years here. We'll see what I do afterwards, but I'm sure Pepe and Pancho are two great friends and it would be great to share a team like we did in MDQ`11.
Q: If you could take any NBA player and make him an Argentina national, who would you pick?
A: It would have to be a young kid that can give us many years and a tall player too which is always our weakness. I would say Blake Griffin, Anthony Davis, Derrick Favors or somebody like that.
Q: Since you guys play almost every day, when do you guys train?
A: Almost never! We do train, but mostly the tactical part and we do a lot of shooting, but european-style training, never. There's just no time because when you don't train, you rest or rehab to be 100% physically.
Q: What's your ideal (5 players) NBA team?
A: Tony Parker (or Chris Paul), Kobe, Durant, Lebron and Duncan (or somebody tall, that can defend and grab boards). With that team I think I would do pretty good.
Q: Your ideal NBA team without US players?
A: All time or now? All time: Parker or Nash, Petrovic, Kukoc, Nowitzki and Sabonis.
Q: What's the best NBA team right now?
A: There's no ONE best team. I think there's a few that are playing well. Right now Thunder, Clipper, Grizzlies, Heat and us.
Q: If next season the Spurs don't want you back, for whatever reason... what team would you like to go to in the NBA?
A: The best team that calls me.
Q: Why didn't you put some weight like Kobe did? You would've been stronger and surely you wouldn't have had that many injuries, I think.
A: When did Kobe put weight? Since he started playing in the NBA? We all get a little heavier over time, when we grow older. I was 163 pounds when I was 18. Now I'm 198 pounds. I know I'm very light, but my body is like that, like Kobe's is what it is and Lebron's is what it is.
Q: Why are the other stars so blind to share the ball? Can they learn from you? Difficult question to answer, but I had to ask. You're the best!
A: Thanks for the compliment, but I don't think they're "so blind". For example, Lebron is one of the best passers in the league. Everybody has their virtues and defects, and if you think they're stars, undoubtedly they have more virtues than defects.
Q: Who is the funniest teammate on the Spurs? In the National Team?
A: On the Spurs, Patty Mills and Matt Bonner make me laugh a lot. On the National Team, we know each other so much, it's easier to laugh with everyone. Chapu, Yaca, Luifa, Cabeza, Pablo, all of them have something.
Q: How do you think you'll be remembered the day you retire from NBA basketball?
A: You know, I have no idea. The fact that somebody is going to remember you in the NBA when many years go by is an accomplishment in itself. I think it would be a big competitor above all, at least that's what they tell me more often...
Q: Manu, how did you get into the draft? What did you have to do?
A: I didn't do absolutely anything, and I had no expectations to enter. It was a complete surprise. Once you're 22, every player is eligible.
Q: Manu, which one is the rookie you've seen that you think might be a future NBA star?
A: Lillard is the one playing the best, but Anthony Davis will likely be very very good too.
original link (in spanish/italian): http://argentina.manuginobili.com/noticias/fans/respuestas-al-preguntale-a-manu-enero-2013/
Q: Manu, with 36 years old, being part of the big three and being among the top SG in the NBA, are you thinking of extending your career a few more years?
A: On top of being old, you're adding more years? I'm still 35! Right now I would tell you that I'll play a couple more seasons, but I'll see at the end of the season.
Q: Will you play again in Italy?
A: I don't know. Hard to say, but I think I'm going to finish my career playing for the Spurs.
Q: To what do you attribute the many injuries in your career? Could you've done anything to prevent them (ie: strengthening certain muscles)?
A: Due to my style of play and my physical makeup I don't think I've had many injuries, and I think I took care of myself and still take a lot of care to avoid them. Nevertheless, it's relative, maybe you think they're many.
Q: Are you asked to do things in the court that you don't like to do?
A: Sometimes there's a few things you would do different, but it's not often. In general I agree with the coaching staff with the things I have to do.
Q: Have you guys ever shared a training session with the San Antonio Silver Stars girls?
A: No. We never crossed paths with the Silver Stars. Different training facility, season is in different months too.
Q: I wanted to know if Gregg Popovich made any comment about the criticism he received after the game where the Spurs stars didn't play, including you.
A: Yeah, he made a comment or two, but it stays in the locker room! lol
Q: When you retire from the NBA are you going to live back in Bahia?
A: I have no idea when I'm going to retire, or what I'm going to do then. I'll keep you posted.
Q: Have you thought being an assistant coach for the Spurs in the future?
A: I don't think being a basketball coach is in my future. I don't think it's my thing.
Q: What basketball shoes are you currently wearing to play?
A: I'm currently using Nike Lebron 9, they're real nice. But I think I'll try new ones soon.
Q: Do you like Whataburger in Texas?
A: I don't really eat hamburgers. If I'm in a hurry and I want something quick, I prefer a sandwich store.
Q: What's your opinion on James Harden?
A: Great player. A lot of talent, big competitor and super athlete.
Q: How do you explain your success in the NBA, if you take into account your position on the court, and the great amount and quality of US players? (with all due respect)
A: I've no idea. I guess just a good combination of skill, physical condition and mentality. Like most of the guys that make it and do well in the NBA.
Q: What do you think is the reason for the Lakers failure after the big expectations this season?
A: They've not been able to take advantage of all their weapons in harmony and for the benefit of the team. They still have time. They have a lot of talent.
Q: Gregg Popovich looks like a very serious person. How is it to be coached by him? Thanks.
A: A big pleasure. Besides being a great coach, he's an even better person. I've been very lucky.
Q: Hi Manu, how do you analyze Danny Green's performance drop and his lack of consistency? If he can't pick it up, does San Antonio has the personnel to make up for his numbers?
A: It's a long season. We all have up and downs. Danny is playing very well and he's very important to us.
Q: In every job there's some people that you get along better with and you create relationships that go beyond the job. In San Antonio: Who are the best friends? If you could give 3 or 4 examples...
A: This season we have an important number of foreign players and because of certain affinity and customs, we get together a lot to eat or do other things, most of all with Tiago, Patty and Boris.
Q: Within your former teammates in San Antonio, who were the ones you built a friendship with and spent good times with (Fabri Oberto I'm sure). Claxton? Bruce Bowen? (he looks to be an excellent person).
A: From former teammates, it's difficult to name only two. Obviously Fabri (Oberto) is in a different category because of all the experiences we had together for so many years, but I had great relationships with a lot of other guys, besides Tim and Tony. I could name Sean Marks, Rasho Nesterovic, Bruce, Michael Finley, Hedo Turkoglu, Brent Barry and I'm sure I'm missing many others. Luckily I had to share a team with great players and great people.
Q: Have you thought extending your contract with the Spurs or are you going to look for new horizons?
A: My intention is to stay with the Spurs. I think that's pretty clear. We'll see when the season ends what happens and what are the plans for the team.
Q: Hi Manu, I'd like to know which NBA player you would've liked to be your teammate. Kobe?
A: Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Bill Russell, I don't know… there were so many geniuses in the history of the NBA! Hard to pick one.
Q: Manu, with the arrival of Pancho Jasen to Bahia... do you think you might want to join them and make Bahía Estudiantes the national champions? It would be a big accomplishment for Bahia sports.
A: To be honest my idea is to play a couple more years here. We'll see what I do afterwards, but I'm sure Pepe and Pancho are two great friends and it would be great to share a team like we did in MDQ`11.
Q: If you could take any NBA player and make him an Argentina national, who would you pick?
A: It would have to be a young kid that can give us many years and a tall player too which is always our weakness. I would say Blake Griffin, Anthony Davis, Derrick Favors or somebody like that.
Q: Since you guys play almost every day, when do you guys train?
A: Almost never! We do train, but mostly the tactical part and we do a lot of shooting, but european-style training, never. There's just no time because when you don't train, you rest or rehab to be 100% physically.
Q: What's your ideal (5 players) NBA team?
A: Tony Parker (or Chris Paul), Kobe, Durant, Lebron and Duncan (or somebody tall, that can defend and grab boards). With that team I think I would do pretty good.
Q: Your ideal NBA team without US players?
A: All time or now? All time: Parker or Nash, Petrovic, Kukoc, Nowitzki and Sabonis.
Q: What's the best NBA team right now?
A: There's no ONE best team. I think there's a few that are playing well. Right now Thunder, Clipper, Grizzlies, Heat and us.
Q: If next season the Spurs don't want you back, for whatever reason... what team would you like to go to in the NBA?
A: The best team that calls me.
Q: Why didn't you put some weight like Kobe did? You would've been stronger and surely you wouldn't have had that many injuries, I think.
A: When did Kobe put weight? Since he started playing in the NBA? We all get a little heavier over time, when we grow older. I was 163 pounds when I was 18. Now I'm 198 pounds. I know I'm very light, but my body is like that, like Kobe's is what it is and Lebron's is what it is.
Q: Why are the other stars so blind to share the ball? Can they learn from you? Difficult question to answer, but I had to ask. You're the best!
A: Thanks for the compliment, but I don't think they're "so blind". For example, Lebron is one of the best passers in the league. Everybody has their virtues and defects, and if you think they're stars, undoubtedly they have more virtues than defects.
Q: Who is the funniest teammate on the Spurs? In the National Team?
A: On the Spurs, Patty Mills and Matt Bonner make me laugh a lot. On the National Team, we know each other so much, it's easier to laugh with everyone. Chapu, Yaca, Luifa, Cabeza, Pablo, all of them have something.
Q: How do you think you'll be remembered the day you retire from NBA basketball?
A: You know, I have no idea. The fact that somebody is going to remember you in the NBA when many years go by is an accomplishment in itself. I think it would be a big competitor above all, at least that's what they tell me more often...
Q: Manu, how did you get into the draft? What did you have to do?
A: I didn't do absolutely anything, and I had no expectations to enter. It was a complete surprise. Once you're 22, every player is eligible.
Q: Manu, which one is the rookie you've seen that you think might be a future NBA star?
A: Lillard is the one playing the best, but Anthony Davis will likely be very very good too.
original link (in spanish/italian): http://argentina.manuginobili.com/noticias/fans/respuestas-al-preguntale-a-manu-enero-2013/