Ginobili's Moment

[DPG21920]

This is Manu's game to shine. This could be a very defining moment for this possible title run and everything is setting up for Manu to have the stage to rise up.

The Heat have blitzed Parker. They have discussed Duncan. They know they have to get to guys like Green/Neal. The one guy they don't seem to be game planning for is Manu. He has not had that one great Manu game yet. Not sure if he will, but something feels like this is a moment for him to cement his part of the Big 3 in this series on what would be an unbelievable title run.

Tim/TP had that game one. Danny/Kawhi/Neal had that game 3. For a team to really grab a hold of this series, winning two in a row is likely key. They are at home, TP might be limited, Duncan is struggling some and no one is accounting for Manu.

The moment is there. Will Manu be?

[Mugen]

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Go Manu.

[Prime Time]

Kawhi Leonard would be nice too. He's playing very well on defense/boards, but for the most part he's missing baskets he usually makes. This is considering inside shots as well

[bigfan]

I agree this is the one game we need Manu to rip one off, no stupid passes, just be the Manu of olden days.

[m33p0]

manu's been taking it inside and been successful.

as for kawhi, i want him to post up bron bron even just once and i'll be a happy camper.

[Pound the rock]

I think Manu is getting his confidence back as the series wears on, hope tonite he will erupt and remind everyone that the initial reports of his demise were greatly exaggerated

[HemisfairArena]

How many "Manu is ready to have a breakout game" threads are we gonna have? He's not the Manu of old. I hope he goes for 40 tonight but the chances of that happening are small. Its the same reason if Buford gives him a new contract more than 4-5 mil/year...we overpaid for him.

[ironman2886]

If Manu doesn't show up, he should retire after the season. If he can't play much in the regular season, and he completely shits the bed in the playoffs, he shouldn't re-sign. He's ripe for a great game. Never more important than right now. Having said that, TD needs a 23 point ,15 rebound and 4 blocks game tonight.

[RD2191]

No way, Manu is who he is. We shouldn't expect more.

[DPG21920]

This is good. This is healthy. It all adds to the allure of the moment.

[Blind Witness]

Man... I hope, but I don't feel too confident about it.

[AaronY]

How many "Manu is ready to have a breakout game" threads are we gonna have? He's not the Manu of old. I hope he goes for 40 tonight but the chances of that happening are small. Its the same reason if Buford gives him a new contract more than 4-5 mil/year...we overpaid for him.
He don't need 40..15 timely points on efficient shooting, 8-10 assists, on fewer turnovers with some key steals would be a great game for him at this point and something we could sorely use

[DPG21920]

Man... I hope, but I don't feel too confident about it.

First and foremost - you have a top 3 avatar on ST. Well done.

Secondly, that's the thing about recognizing moments. It's made up of doubts, fears and opportunity. It takes a certain type to see even the potential for a moment of greatness. It takes a spectacular person to seize that moment. The moment chooses one person and shows them the door. They must walk through it.

[HemisfairArena]

He don't need 40..15 timely points on efficient shooting, 8-10 assists, on fewer turnovers with some key steals would be a great game for him at this point and something we could sorely use


I was exaggerating but 15 points and 10 assists coming off the bench is asking alot too. A double/double?

[DPG21920]

If it comes down to the buzzer, I want Manu.

[HemisfairArena]

If it comes down to the buzzer, I want Manu.

I'll take Timmy.

[milkyway21]

:clap:

[m33p0]

Kawhi Leonard would be nice too. He's playing very well on defense/boards, but for the most part he's missing baskets he usually makes. This is considering inside shots as well

he was making them the last game. and he was quite impressive on the fast break. i had thought he'd go nuclear but took a back seat when the 3 ball rained heavy. but i'm not worried about him. he's been consistent in this series. and his rebounding and defense has been epic so far.

[ironman2886]

First and foremost - you have a top 3 avatar on ST. Well done.

Secondly, that's the thing about recognizing moments. It's made up of doubts, fears and opportunity. It takes a certain type to see even the potential for a moment of greatness. It takes a spectacular person to seize that moment. The moment chooses one person and shows them the door. They must walk through it.
Exactly. Who the hell thought Danny green and Gary Neal would combine for 51 points in game 3?

[TheGreatYacht]

If Manu doesn't show up, he should retire after the season. If he can't play much in the regular season, and he completely shits the bed in the playoffs, he shouldn't re-sign. He's ripe for a great game. Never more important than right now. Having said that, TD needs a 23 point ,15 rebound and 4 blocks game tonight.This. Duncan needs to turn back the clock to 2002-2003. He needs to go out their and dominate those midgets. Use foot work and close range hook shots to dominate the post. If Manu and TD have monster games, then the Heat and the ref$ stand no chance.

[Libri]

Wondering if Manu needs to score big in order to be considered a great game for him? Or should a great game for Manu be by contributing a critical moments, for example by taking over in crunch time, getting timely steels and creating for his teammates with some great passes?

[AaronY]

I was exaggerating but 15 points and 10 assists coming off the bench is asking alot too. A double/double?
Can't speak for OP but we just need him to have a solid all around efficient game..make some plays out there and impact the game without dumb turnovers or dumb gambles on defense imho

[ironman2886]

I'll take Timmy.
I'll take Danny Green tbh.

[TheGreatYacht]

Wondering if Manu needs to score big in order to be considered a great game for him? Or should a great game for Manu be by contributing a critical moments, for example by taking over in crunch time, getting timely steels and creating for his teammates with some great passes?All of the above. Whatever the Heat defense gives him. Whatever the Spurs system dictates as Manu likes to say.

[Blind Witness]

First and foremost - you have a top 3 avatar on ST. Well done.

Secondly, that's the thing about recognizing moments. It's made up of doubts, fears and opportunity. It takes a certain type to see even the potential for a moment of greatness. It takes a spectacular person to seize that moment. The moment chooses one person and shows them the door. They must walk through it.

True and insightful.

Unless they can no longer walk...

[SA210]

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I Believe


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

[100%duncan]

I'm pumped as fuck for this game.

Will SuperManu please show up.

:flag:

[ElNono]

Actually, Manu is getting blitzed too.

Aside from Game 2, he has had a solid series so far. Basically erased Wade in crunchtime.

He just needs to keep doing what he's doing.

[ironman2886]

14-15 points and 6-7 assists and very limited turnovers would be gravy. :flag:

[DPG21920]

Missing the point, Nono. It's not about having 40 points or a triple double. Could that be it? Sure. But the moment will happen and you will see it. It could be an entire game, a big 4th quarter or just one meaningful shot where everything is going haywire, but one man remains calm.

The point is that everyone is talking about TP. People discuss Duncan. They praise Green/Neal/Kawhi. No one has accounted for Manu.

[Budkin]

Fuck yeah Manu! Let's do this!

[HemisfairArena]

I would be fine with 8-10 points on 45+% shooting, 4 assists, 2 steals and no turnovers. Is that to much to ask?

[Splits]

If it comes down to the buzzer, I want Manu.

Bonner, tbh.

[benefactor]

Believe...

http://images.ftw.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/GinobliFastBreakDunkSA.gif

...again.

[superjames1992]

It was so great to see Manu slam it down twice last game. I kept thinking, "That man is almost 36!"

[Pound the rock]

Believe...

http://images.ftw.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/GinobliFastBreakDunkSA.gif

...again.

I do!



And I will..

[ElNono]

The point is that everyone is talking about TP. People discuss Duncan. They praise Green/Neal/Kawhi. No one has accounted for Manu.

This is the part I disagree with. 'everyone' but the Heat. He's being defended like he is, well, Manu Ginobili.

About the rest, I hope so. As I said in other threads, I'm expecting the team to rally around a hurt Parker. Especially the vets (TD/Manu).

[timvp]

As much as ElNono will want to keep the expectations low, this really is the game the Spurs need Ginobili to turn back the clock. We know that at this point of his career he's good for 1 or 2 retro games in a 7-game series. Let us pray (and get our dogs to pray) that tonight is such a night.

Even something like 15, 5 and 5 would be huge, tbh.

[Splits]

Let us pray (and get our dogs to pray) that tonight is such a night.


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[Harry Callahan]

Manu knows the opportunity this team has right now. Everyone talks about other players being aggressive, but Manu understands doing it in a big moment.

As TP navigates/manages his leg situation tonight, I can see Manu relentlessly driving the hoop looking for fouls. Hopefully his back and legs are up to the task to take hits and he can knock down the free throws. He might actually be in a better position physically than d wade right now to do that. ONE GAME. That's what is needed right now. GIT 'R DONE!

[ElNono]

I want supermanu to be there every game, tbh... but I'm also well aware of both Miami's defensive prowess (last game notwithstanding), and Manu's role and limitations at this stage of his career.

No knock on this extraordinary thread by DPG though. We're all wishing everybody raises their game tonight and go for the jugular.

[HemisfairArena]

Look...Manu is averaging 8 points, 3 assists, 1 steal on 38% shooting. If the guy gets two more points, 1 more assist, 1 more steal and shoots in the 40+% to have a 10,4,2 night...I'm good with that. Shooting below 40% and turning the ball over is his biggest downfall right now.

[SpurPadre]

For all the talk on how Lebron needs to be more aggressive, that should mostly apply to Manu at this point. But with TP ailing, maybe Pop would rather have Manu keep passing the ball well instead of forcing the issue? Maybe he believes DG and KL should be the guys taking most of the shots...even Neal after his last game? At this point, I only see him scoring between 10-16 but we shall see in a bit.

[angelbelow]

I thought we needed Manu to be Manu for 4/7 games for us to win this series. Heres to hoping for 2 out of 4.

[eyeh8u]

im predicting manu goes for 103 points tonight, I own that statement, and I expect to be bolded after my prediction comes true.

[pikkiwoki]

After he had that two handed dunk in the 1st half of Game 3, when he ran back on defense I noticed a slight gimp in his stride.

[capek]

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Contrary to the impression this gif might convey, I do believe! :tu

[timtonymanu]

Let's go Manu!!!

[boutons_deux]

3-1 or 2-2

UNIVERSES apart.

Come on, Manu this is the stage where you shine.

[slick'81]

Yes I miss when manu had to b accounted for

[it's me]

People just keep dreaming about Manu.......dude, 2005 Manu is GONE, he will now just contribute some here and there, and make some stupid plays.. that's all we have in Manu now.

[alfahdlan]

Believe.

[Johnny RIngo]

At halftime:

+11 Duncan
+8 Leonard
+7 Parker
+7 Green
+7 Diaw
-3 Bonner
-4 Neal
-6 Cory
-11 Splitter
-16 Manu

[Keepin' it real]

The moment is passing him by.

[timvp]

:depressed

[biziofromdowntown]

damn' Manu is really washed...I see jax reasons almost. BTW his paycut need to be huge

[HemisfairArena]

What did I tell you? Read my posts compared to the OP's. I said if Manu can give us 10,4,2 and over 40% shooting percentage and no turnovers...i'll take it happily. Manu isnt gonna dominate like he is 28 again. Its the same reason manu shouldnt make more than 3-4 mil/year for his next two year contract.

[DMX7]

Ginobili +/- = -16 (worst of any player on either team tonight)

[JRHernandez88]

No way, Manu is who he is. We shouldn't expect more.
Ur a lame ass spurs fan straight up

[spurs10]

Manu is taking his cape out of his locker as we speak.....:hat

[superjames1992]

He may not be scoring much tonight, but he is sure racking up the fouls! :lol

[HemisfairArena]

Manu sure is worth his 12 mil/yr. If we give him more than 2 mil/yr on his next contract...we are grossly overpaying.

[timvp]

Fail thread.

[Truckules]

If Manu doesn't want to re-sign for less than $5M tell his ass to walk.

[Darius McCrary]

Hey good call DPG, at this rate, this game will be the "I DON'T CARE IF HE COMES BACK"game

[Richie]

Honestly, it's sad to watch Manu in this series. He's just been awful, not done anything right at all.

[Rapper]

This loss is on him tbh

[Johnny RIngo]

Manu sure is worth his 12 mil/yr. If we give him more than 2 mil/yr on his next contract...we are grossly overpaying.

13 million actually. And yeah, 2013 Manu is probably the most overpaid Spur in the club's history considering the amount of time missed and the shitty production

[Rapper]

Heat in 6 I say Heat in 6

[Johnny RIngo]

If Manu doesn't want to re-sign for less than $5M tell his ass to walk.

5 million would be overpaying for someone that can't even make open threes anymore

[Shabazz]

Please retire Manu.

[MannyIsGod]

Manu is done. The only way he can score in this series is that step back 3 and he's not making any of them. I've lost complete faith.

[SpursOwn]

Die in a fire motherfucker you cost spurs another ring

[DMX7]

he's completely done.

[Rapper]

Manu why???

[Kuestmaster]

He's fucking done. Let him walk/retire.

[Splits]

Wow. Just wow.

So sad.

[ColinB]

Classic. :lol

[slick'81]

Wade just shit all over manus moment

[DPG21920]

It wasn't a Mem > Spurs or Heat in 5 thread but fail for Manu.

This was the game for him but he wilted.