Leonard to join Big 3 in H-E-B ads

[racm]

Gonna be awkward for him to supply 2 secs of dead air...

http://i.imgur.com/Aog9i5F.jpg

[stephen jackson]

i hope he just stands in the back and stares at tony manu and tim :lmao:

[T Park]

That's surprising.

[look_at_g_shred]

Yes!

[DPG21920]

He should thank Pop.

[DPG21920]

I hope they do an ad where everything looks really small in his hands. Him pushing the cart, holding a ham...

[Prime Time]

TP: "My cookouts are very exclusive, So..... Name?"
Kawhi: *blank stare*

[DPG21920]

They should have it where Kawhi can do what we all try to do: Carry all the bags in during one trip.

[TheGoldStandard]

This should be good.

[timtonymanu]

:lmao good for him, but I'm expecting him to be painfully bad.

[dallasmaverickslose]

Manu haters are going to say "WTF IS MANU STILL DOING IN THESE COMMERCIALS HE SUCKS. IF HE BREAKS HIS LEG WE WIN 9999999 MORE TITLES I GUARUNTEE IT."

[ElNono]

Happy for the team... can be tough to land 5 year sponsorship agreements in this economy...

[BatManu20]

Lol he's the least charismatic player in the entire league, which is exactly why this will be awesome. When Tim and Manu retire it will be Tony, Kawhi, and Baynes :hat

[TheGoldStandard]

Happy for the team... can be tough to land 5 year sponsorship agreements in this economy...

Spurs and HEB go hand in hand.. HEB is 74# on the forbes list grossing several billion dollars a year..

[DPG21920]

Bonner said it best: Tim v Kawhi in a starring contest. Kawhi would win because Tim is older and Kawhi would out live him.

[KL2]

:lmao good for him, but I'm expecting him to be painfully bad.


Cant be as bad as Splitter's commercials, those were terrible lol

[dallasmaverickslose]

Cant be as bad as Splitter's commercials, those were terrible lol

I think he made them terrible on purpose, haha. That made them funny.

[Marrow]

Bonner said it best: Tim v Kawhi in a starring contest. Kawhi would win because Tim is older and Kawhi would out live him.

:lmao bonner with the goods

[ElNono]

Does this mean Manu will get a 5 year extension??????

[eDizzle20]

:lol. Kawhi probably won't even be talking. I love the HEB commercials.

[Juggity]

Nothing will ever top the Tiago and Neal with an SUV full of teenage girls commercial. The subtle innuendo (not to mention Gary's history), his creepy smile, and wooden acting made that a contender for greatest endorsement commercial of all time.

[loveforthegame]

This will be good. :lol

[Spurs21Fan4Ever]

I live in Eugene, OR, so I don't get to see these commercials! I'd appreciate it if the videos of these commercials are posted here after they're created. I've seen some on YouTube, they're pretty funny, I can't wait to see Kawhi on commercials! Maybe we'll get to see him smile.

[ElNono]

I live in Eugene, OR, so I don't get to see these commercials! I'd appreciate it if the videos of these commercials are posted here after they're created. I've seen some on YouTube, they're pretty funny, I can't wait to see Kawhi on commercials! Maybe we'll get to see him smile.

Bookmark:
http://www.youtube.com/user/HEB

[TheGreatYacht]

Manu haters are going to say "WTF IS MANU STILL DOING IN THESE COMMERCIALS HE SUCKS. IF HE BREAKS HIS LEG WE WIN 9999999 MORE TITLES I GUARUNTEE IT."I hope Pop is willing to replace Kawhi Leonard with Manu as part of the Big 3.

[elmanutres]

these commercial will finally prove kawhi has emotion...hopefully

[DJR210]

Is his adds going to be for TDD? He doesn't talk.

[milkyway21]

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSySOm3WQ0Tnt8g3lI3rRhRBwNZFTlTV 1eAv5HCnU3V_hy0FuN_mA



no Green?

[TrainOfThought5]

Manu haters are going to say "WTF IS MANU STILL DOING IN THESE COMMERCIALS HE SUCKS. IF HE BREAKS HIS LEG WE WIN 9999999 MORE TITLES I GUARUNTEE IT."

well... outside of the number of championships, theyd be fairly accurate... tbqh fwiw imho.

[Captivus]

He can probably hold in his hands more products than the Big 3 together.

[Seventyniner]

I just hope that HEB keeps up the mystique and only gives him non-speaking roles.

[Carnage&Mayhem]

http://i.imgur.com/4ark7.jpg
^^best part of the best commercial imo

[look_at_g_shred]

Maybe Leonard will surprise all of us with a great sense of humor. Can't wait for these bits...

[kemak]

I wish I could cut those spots so badly.

[Phenomanul]

They should have it where Kawhi can do what we all try to do: Carry all the bags in during one trip.

Winner...

[Johnny RIngo]

Leonard should just replace Ginobili. Manu hasn't been a part of the big three since 2011. He gave up on the team when we needed him most in the Finals.

[Kidd K]

I was just going to post something similar to Ringo.

Leonard's already part of the big 3, Manu is already demoted after last season imo.

[hooperflash]

https://fbcdn-photos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1380790_10200845525440134_1249673862_n.jpg

[TheGreatYacht]

I was just going to post something similar to Ringo.

Leonard's already part of the big 3, Manu is already demoted after last season imo.This.

https://fbcdn-photos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1380790_10200845525440134_1249673862_n.jpg

Manu DOES NOT belong on that pic!This is much better!!!
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/935994_245082515644467_931579060_n.jpg

[dallasmaverickslose]

This.
This is much better!!!
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/935994_245082515644467_931579060_n.jpg

I'm going to keep this short and sweet:

Shut the fuck up.

[ace3g]

Plus he didn't eliminate enough banners from the bg...

[hooperflash]

TGY adding b.s. to my original post , smh.

[james evans]

This.
This is much better!!!
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/935994_245082515644467_931579060_n.jpg
i agree. leonard is one of the big 3.

[johnpaulwall21]

This.
This is much better!!!
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/935994_245082515644467_931579060_n.jpg

:lol

[skulls138]

Bunch of ungrateful bastards. Manu's performance didnt erase the other rings he had a big hand in getting did it? You guys would throw your own mothers out onto the street if you didnt get your way.

[JRHernandez88]

:wow Were officially the big 4!!! That's a sweet pic! Fk what these other lames think, Manus gona have a good year this upcoming season now that his contract is in place and he has less pressure. I hope his role is reduced for Leonard's growth but make no mistake he is still rooted very deep in this teams soul and we need him here as long as Timmy and TP are still here competing for a title.

[spursfan09]

Lmao deleting Manu. Some of you need to chill. Manu was horrible last year in the finals! He deserves some ribbing but hopefully this year he redeems himself! And I think he will

[Texas_Ranger]

it's easy to forget how Manu saved our asses in 2005 finals I guess.


Yea he sucked last season but some of you're still pretty emo about it. Go cut your throat's or something.

[benefactor]

You guys really need to stop getting trolled so hard.

[look_at_g_shred]

I love Timmy's rugged look this year. Definitely looks like he is determined to finish what we didn't last season! Oh and yes, cheers to the fuckin' Big 4!!!!!!!!!

[barakz21]

Bunch of ungrateful bastards. Manu's performance didnt erase the other rings he had a big hand in getting did it? You guys would throw your own mothers out onto the street if you didnt get your way.

The players, the ones who actually play the games haven't thrown Manu under the bus, I don't see what gives us fans the right to do so, considering we "only" root for the team. Yeah, he didn't help much in the finals, but he did help us win 3 more after the first one.

[james evans]

The players, the ones who actually play the games haven't thrown Manu under the bus, I don't see what gives us fans the right to do so, considering we "only" root for the team. Yeah, he didn't help much in the finals, but he did help us win 3 more after the first one.
he didn't do anything all playoffs. it's one thing for someone to get old and lose their skill level. robinson got old, but when you're old and fuking up and keep fuking up and doing it to the point where it looks as if you're paid off to lose, everyone is well within their right to criticize. i know a ton of laker fans(REAL LAKER FANS. i'm talking about since the 70s) that were on some "fuk kobe" after the 2004 finals. if you think the way ginobli played all playoffs doesn't warrant criticism, then what does? he was worst than john starks in 94. at least starks was just missing shots in game 7. he wasn't turning the ball over too. that's what killed me. if you're cold then fine.. it happens, but stop doing the same damn move of driving to the baseline, getting trapped, jumping and turning the ball over every other play. cut it out..

[barakz21]

he didn't do anything all playoffs. it's one thing for someone to get old and lose their skill level. robinson got old, but when you're old and fuking up and keep fuking up and doing it to the point where it looks as if you're paid off to lose, everyone is well within their right to criticize. i know a ton of laker fans(REAL LAKER FANS. i'm talking about since the 70s) that were on some "fuk kobe" after the 2004 finals. if you think the way ginobli played all playoffs doesn't warrant criticism, then what does? he was worst than john starks in 94. at least starks was just missing shots in game 7. he wasn't turning the ball over too. that's what killed me. if you're cold then fine.. it happens, but stop doing the same damn move of driving to the baseline, getting trapped, jumping and turning the ball over every other play. cut it out..

I agree with you on that, I never said NOT TO criticize Manu. He deserves the criticism. And I'm fine with that. What doesn't sit well with me is how people throw him under the bus. Criticizing and throwing someone under the bus are two different things. Don't get me wrong, I'm no member of the CoM. I'm a fan of the Spurs, first and foremost (okay, maybe I WAS a TD fanboy early on). What doesn't sit well with me is how people act like Manu doesn't give a f**k about what's going on. We all know how competitive he is. Sure, it gets under my skin how he keeps on doing things even when the opposing team's already on to him and the results end up in a repeated disaster, but that's always been part of his game. You can't take the good without the bad. As I said a couple of months back, I'd rather have 5 finals appearances, 4 titles, a couple runs that fell short and contending seasons than nothing at all.

[Proxy]

he didn't do anything all playoffs. it's one thing for someone to get old and lose their skill level. robinson got old, but when you're old and fuking up and keep fuking up and doing it to the point where it looks as if you're paid off to lose, everyone is well within their right to criticize. i know a ton of laker fans(REAL LAKER FANS. i'm talking about since the 70s) that were on some "fuk kobe" after the 2004 finals. if you think the way ginobli played all playoffs doesn't warrant criticism, then what does? he was worst than john starks in 94. at least starks was just missing shots in game 7. he wasn't turning the ball over too. that's what killed me. if you're cold then fine.. it happens, but stop doing the same damn move of driving to the baseline, getting trapped, jumping and turning the ball over every other play. cut it out..

If you're holding yourself to the standard of a Laker fan, then I feel sorry for you.

[xmas1997]

I agree with you on that, I never said NOT TO criticize Manu. He deserves the criticism. And I'm fine with that. What doesn't sit well with me is how people throw him under the bus. Criticizing and throwing someone under the bus are two different things. Don't get me wrong, I'm no member of the CoM. I'm a fan of the Spurs, first and foremost (okay, maybe I WAS a TD fanboy early on). What doesn't sit well with me is how people act like Manu doesn't give a f**k about what's going on. We all know how competitive he is. Sure, it gets under my skin how he keeps on doing things even when the opposing team's already on to him and the results end up in a repeated disaster, but that's always been part of his game. You can't take the good without the bad. As I said a couple of months back, I'd rather have 5 finals appearances, 4 titles, a couple runs that fell short and contending seasons than nothing at all.

Yeah, but most of these idiots blame the guy and no one else except maybe Pop for being the only reason the Spurs lost. Not only that, they want him off the team, retire or whatever.
They flat don't appreciate what he has done.

[racm]

You could sense the deadpan coming from Whiwhi from that pic.

[ace3g]

You could sense the deadpan coming from Whiwhi from that pic.

http://img4.joyreactor.com/pics/post/gif-terminator-smile-392394.gif

[ace3g]

Dan McCarney @danmccarneysaen
(http://twitter.com/danmccarneysaen)HEB's marketing exec wouldn't spill beans on Kawhi's role in new spots. But he does use to the word 'indubitably' to great comedic effect.

[monkeypunk]

http://img4.joyreactor.com/pics/post/gif-terminator-smile-392394.gif

:lol

[txstr1986]

Dan McCarney @danmccarneysaen
(http://twitter.com/danmccarneysaen)HEB's marketing exec wouldn't spill beans on Kawhi's role in new spots. But he does use to the word 'indubitably' to great comedic effect.






I can't wait to see this.

[Skull-1]

I was just going to post something similar to Ringo.

Leonard's already part of the big 3, Manu is already demoted after last season imo.



Leonard should just replace Ginobili. Manu hasn't been a part of the big three since 2011. He gave up on the team when we needed him most in the Finals.

[Skull-1]

This.
This is much better!!!
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/935994_245082515644467_931579060_n.jpgSweet!

[Skull-1]

Manu haters are going to say "WTF IS MANU STILL DOING IN THESE COMMERCIALS HE SUCKS. IF HE BREAKS HIS LEG WE WIN 9999999 MORE TITLES I GUARUNTEE IT."
You may add "Realists Who Can See Manu is Done" as well.

[rjv]

they should do a silent film commercial as that would probably suit leonard's personality best

[Biernutz]

Bonner will join the guys for one commercial. Matt was disappointed because he only
had one line. He will probably try to steal the scene.

Now that Gary Neal who will help Splitter sell Fords?

[Juggity]

Now that Gary Neal who will help Splitter sell Fords?

No commercial will ever approach the subtle creepiness of Tiago preparing to shut the trunk on an SUV full of teenage girls and a grinning Gary Neal

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGjeCbcK28w

[Interrohater]

No commercial will ever approach the subtle creepiness of Tiago preparing to shut the trunk on an SUV full of teenage girls and a grinning Gary Neal

Haha, I love that commercial! There was no better way to end it. "Gary, what you doing in there?" :shrug: SURROUNDED BY TEENAGE GIRLS, lol, priceless. The ad agency should either be fired or given a raise, depending on if it was purposeful or not.

[HI-FI]

the Gary Neal/Splitter commercial has to be seen to be believed. Words don't do it justice. Tiago's accent and acting is so bad, but that shot of Gary neal grinning is so disturbing that I laugh just thinking about it.

[txstr1986]

While we're on the topic of Spurs players in commercials...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mab3qBMIr2g

[Sean88888]

y'all a bunch of Manu haters

[Skull-1]

y'all a bunch of Manu haters
Gettin' there.

[xmas1997]

Even HEB knows the truth otherwise they wouldn't spend the money.
We have a Big Four now going for the drive for five!
Too bad Manu and Timmy will retire in two years.

[barakz21]

the Gary Neal/Splitter commercial has to be seen to be believed. Words don't do it justice. Tiago's accent and acting is so bad, but that shot of Gary neal grinning is so disturbing that I laugh just thinking about it.

It was disturbingly hilarious for me, considering the rape accusation he had in he past

[barakz21]

Even HEB knows the truth otherwise they wouldn't spend the money.
We have a Big Four now going for the drive for five!
Too bad Manu and Timmy will retire in two years.

Depending on future acquisitions, I feel like Verde's gonna end up being on HEB ads when TD and Manu retire.

[Skull-1]

Even HEB knows the truth otherwise they wouldn't spend the money.
We have a Big Four now going for the drive for five!
Too bad Manu and Timmy will retire in two years.No, HEB is catering to ethnicity. Manu in those commericals today is the equivalent of Barry doing them a few years ago. THE BIG FOUR is BRUCE-TIM-TONY-MANU. The CURRENT Big Three: TIM-TONY-LEONARD. THERE IS NO BIG FOUR. Manu is NOT big anything, except turnovers.

[xmas1997]

No, HEB is catering to ethnicity. Manu in those commericals today is the equivalent of Barry doing them a few years ago. THE BIG FOUR is BRUCE-TIM-TONY-MANU. The CURRENT Big Three: TIM-TONY-LEONARD. THERE IS NO BIG FOUR. Manu is NOT big anything, except turnovers.

That is a BS opinion if I ever heard one!
You don't spend that kind of money based on ethnicity. That isn't sound business practice.
They acknowledge The Big Four because the old guard, The Big Three, is on the decline.
And they are making the bridge, IMHO.
If you are going to make a statement then acknowledge that it is YOUR OPINION, and not a fact that you made up.
Say something reasonable that does not reek of blind obsessive hatred! Then we might listen to you and maybe even respect some of your opinions.
Just saying.
No offense intended.

[Skull-1]

That is a BS opinion if I ever heard one!
You don't spend that kind of money based on ethnicity. That isn't sound business practice.
They acknowledge The Big Four because the old guard, The Big Three, is on the decline.
And they are making the bridge, IMHO.
If you are going to make a statement then acknowledge that it is YOUR OPINION, and not a fact that you made up.
Say something reasonable that does not reek of blind obsessive hatred! Then we might listen to you and maybe even respect some of your opinions.
Just saying.
No offense intended. The f*** you don't!! HEB has a HUGE "Hispanic" clientele. HUGE. The same reason they paint many of their stores in "Hispanic" markets in garish paint. It is an ethinic appeal strategy and it works. Manu is NOT part of a big anything except a marketing campaign. He is done. There is only one Big Four and that was with Bruce. The CURRENT Big Three does not include Manu. (The bridge take is a fair one, but I don't agree with it. The decline is Manu and Manu alone right now. There is no Big Four.)

[xmas1997]

The f*** you don't!! HEB has a HUGE "Hispanic" clientele. HUGE. The same reason they paint many of their stores in "Hispanic" markets in garish paint. It is an ethinic appeal strategy and it works. Manu is NOT part of a big anything except a marketing campaign. He is done. There is only one Big Four and that was with Bruce. The CURRENT Big Three does not include Manu. (The bridge take is a fair one, but I don't agree with it. The decline is Manu and Manu alone right now. There is no Big Four.)

The only one refusing to accept reality is you, or maybe you and your gang of haters.
Thus the only one with a problem is you and your gang.
The sooner you realize this, the sooner you will begin to heal and rejoin reality.
None of us have a problem. The Spurs don't have a problem. HEB doesn't have a problem.
And the poll reflects the truth, that the rational greater majority of fans don't have a problem.
Rather it shows how obsessive, irrational, unrealistic, unreasonable, and unappreciative you guys really are!
That should be a moment of epiphany for you, but it isn't, so your credibility will continue to suffer and degrade until either nothing is left, or you come to your senses!
Sorry if the truth hurts.
You don't have to get all butthurt to the point of cussing about it.
It is what it is!

[Skull-1]

The only one refusing to accept reality is you, or maybe you and your gang of haters.
Thus the only one with a problem is you and your gang.
The sooner you realize this, the sooner you will begin to heal and rejoin reality.
None of us have a problem. The Spurs don't have a problem. HEB doesn't have a problem.
And the poll reflects the truth, that the rational greater majority of fans don't have a problem.
Rather it shows how obsessive, irrational, unrealistic, unreasonable, and unappreciative you guys really are!
That should be a moment of epiphany for you, but it isn't, so your credibility will continue to suffer and degrade until either nothing is left, or you come to your senses!
Sorry if the truth hurts.
You don't have to get all butthurt to the point of cussing about it.
It is what it is!
I used to do extensive survey taking in grad school as a GA along with all the other stuff I did with statistics and marketing. I am not in the least bit concerned by some flawed, unbalanced, biased, LEADING, statistically insignificant poll. I also do not consider "common sense" common. (Manu lovers are true definition of "fans" as in FANATICS. Blindly loyal. Unthinking. Stupid. People who live on hope instead of reality. They are the types who probably drive by looking in the rearview mirror.) The reason HEB keeps Manu in the damned commercials has ZERO to do with his CURRENT playing ability. It has EVERYTHING to do with marketing and prior reputation. THERE IS NO BIG FOUR because Bruce retired and your lame attempt to make it "stick" is laughable. Let it go. It sounds weak. The Big Three no longer includes Ginobili. The sooner YOU can accept that the better YOUR credibility will be.

[Leetonidas]

No commercial will ever approach the subtle creepiness of Tiago preparing to shut the trunk on an SUV full of teenage girls and a grinning Gary Neal

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGjeCbcK28w

Holy shit I've never seen that before :lmao :lmao :lmao

[Leetonidas]

BTW if you don't think that the corporate jews over at HEB don't realize the ethnic value of putting a popular spanish-speaking athlete in their commercials in South Texas...c'mon son. Not saying it's the only reason he's in the commercials but it's definitely one of them

[RD2191]

:lmaoFuckin Neal reminds me of Dave Chappelle

[xmas1997]

BTW if you don't think that the corporate jews over at HEB don't realize the ethnic value of putting a popular spanish-speaking athlete in their commercials in South Texas...c'mon son. Not saying it's the only reason he's in the commercials but it's definitely one of them

I agree with that, it isn't unreasonable, and as you surmise it isn't the only reason.
What I can't agree with is blind obsessive hatred.
We all saw Manu screw up badly in the playoffs especially game 6. I don't dispute that either, I saw it with my own eyes, you saw it, we all saw it, but he was not the only one who screwed up as these idiots keep trying to ram down our throats.
I will always disagree with wild unreasonable, illogical, and obsessively hateful rants.
By and large most on here agree that the Spurs could and should have won game 6 if they had made just one more point or garnered that last rebound. Thus they lost as a team because Manu was not the only player out there playing against the Heat.
Now the haters are alleging, no, flat out claiming that had he not been there then the Spurs would have won more rings.
This is so stupid that it ranks among the all time ignorant claims in this forum IMHO.

[Leetonidas]

Yeah I agree, some of my homies TGY and Skull take it too far and I don't agree with everything they say but at least half or more of what they're saying is true and they, in the beginning, were getting ripped for saying the same things I am and I think over time they just said fuck it and started trolling Manufan :lol

[HI-FI]

Yeah I agree, some of my homies TGY and Skull take it too far and I don't agree with everything they say but at least half or more of what they're saying is true and they, in the beginning, were getting ripped for saying the same things I am and I think over time they just said fuck it and started trolling Manufan :lol
yeah i think they've taken it farther than i would, but as long as the Cult of Manu tries to silence dissent or rewrite history, the "haters" are necessary imo.

[xmas1997]

There would never have been a cult if they had not tried to ram it down our throats in the first place. They created it, their own monster to bite them in the ass!
You can't just sugar coat it like that and say they are justified.

If you go back to when those two started posting their opinions, rarely anyone disagreed with them, myself included.
But by the tenth time saying the exact same thing, and putting it in every single thread no matter that the topic had nothing to do with Manu, smacks squarely on the head of obsession, narrow mindedness, and ignorance. By the 100th time it was intolerable!

And then whenever anyone at all had the temerity to disagree, they were cussed at, called obscenities, given the "tard" label, and made to look foolish, all just because someone did not agree with them.
That is unacceptable childish behavior and deserved to be defended and called out no matter who you are or where it reared it's ugly head.
It got to be so irritating and annoying and demeaning that even if you had half a mind to agree with them, you would disagree!

That is where things stand now. They should have never started it in the first place. Better yet, they should have shared their opinion just a few times, especially when most of us got it the first time.

[Skull-1]

yeah i think they've taken it farther than i would, but as long as the Cult of Manu tries to silence dissent or rewrite history, the "haters" are necessary imo.I haven't taken it that far. Let's be real. My assertion is that Manu is not irreplaceable. TIM is irreplaceable. I will even go so far as to say that losing BRUCE hurt us way more than keeping Manu has helped. We have been DYING for a replacement for Bowen since his departure. Only the ascension of Leonard has stopped the mediocrity since we lost #12. (And the notion that the Spurs could not have won at LEAST two titles from 2004 through 2013 without Manu is not a stretch by any means.)

[Skull-1]

There would never have been a cult if they had not tried to ram it down our throats in the first place. They created it, their own monster to bite them in the ass!
You can't just sugar coat it like that and say they are justified.
If you go back to when those two started posting their opinions, rarely anyone disagreed with them, myself included.
But by the tenth time saying the exact same thing, and putting it in every single thread no matter that the topic had nothing to do with Manu, smacks squarely on the head of obsession, narrow mindedness, and ignorance. By the 100th time it was intolerable!
And then whenever anyone at all had the temerity to disagree, they were cussed at, called obscenities, given the "tard" label, and made to look foolish, all just because someone did not agree with them.
That is unacceptable childish behavior and deserved to be defended and called out no matter who you are or where it reared it's ugly head.
It got to be so irritating and annoying and demeaning that even if you had half a mind to agree with them, you would disagree!
That is where things stand now. They should have never started it in the first place. Better yet, they should have shared their opinion just a few times, especially when most of us got it the first time.
NP-S : DNR

[xmas1997]

NP-S : DNR
The proof is in the pudding.

[xmas1997]

I haven't taken it that far. Let's be real. My assertion is that Manu is not irreplaceable. TIM is irreplaceable. I will even go so far as to say that losing BRUCE hurt us way more than keeping Manu has helped. We have been DYING for a replacement for Bowen since his departure. Only the ascension of Leonard has stopped the mediocrity since we lost #12. (And the notion that the Spurs could not have won at LEAST two titles from 2004 through 2013 without Manu is not a stretch by any means.)

You are stretching now.
I'm sorry man, but no one believes that.
And especially your last sentence, the one in parentheses, it is just waaaaay too wild and hypothetical.
I will give you one thing though, as bad as you've been with your obsession, it was not even a 100th as bad as TGY.

[Skull-1]

The proof is in the pudding.
Learn to press <ENTER>. Your lack of paragraph spacing is annoying as f*ck to read--so I don't any more if it is over three lines.

[xmas1997]

Learn to press <ENTER>. Your lack of paragraph spacing is annoying as f*ck to read--so I don't any more if it is over three lines.

Whatever.

[Skull-1]

You are stretching now.
I'm sorry man, but no one believes that.
And especially your last sentence, the one in parentheses, it is just waaaaay too wild and hypothetical.
I will give you one thing though, as bad as you've been with your obsession, it was not even a 100th as bad as TGY.So our collapse since Bruce and resurgence (FINALLY) with Leonard is just a fluke? NO. DEFENSE is the Spurs' way. Defense wins Championships--not wild offenses that get shut down in the playoffs when the refs start letting fouls go.

[xmas1997]

So our collapse since Bruce and resurgence (FINALLY) with Leonard is just a fluke? NO. DEFENSE is the Spurs' way. Defense wins Championships--not wild offenses that get shut down in the playoffs when the refs start letting fouls go.

I do not disagree with that, skull. In fact those years not too long ago when we had the best offense in the league, I said the same thing.
I even compared it to the Suns high octane offense, but qualified it by saying we did not have the defense to go all the way because defense wins championships IMHO. That proved to be true.
But don't take my word for it, go back and check the threads for yourself.

[Skull-1]

I do not disagree with that, skull. In fact those years not too long ago when we had the best offense in the league, I said the same thing.
I even compared it to the Suns high octane offense, but qualified it by saying we did not have the defense to go all the way because defense wins championships IMHO. That proved to be true.
But don't take my word for it, go back and check the threads for yourself.
EXACTLY. Which is why losing #12 KILLED US.

[HI-FI]

I haven't taken it that far. Let's be real. My assertion is that Manu is not irreplaceable. TIM is irreplaceable. I will even go so far as to say that losing BRUCE hurt us way more than keeping Manu has helped. We have been DYING for a replacement for Bowen since his departure. Only the ascension of Leonard has stopped the mediocrity since we lost #12. (And the notion that the Spurs could not have won at LEAST two titles from 2004 through 2013 without Manu is not a stretch by any means.)

I'm not saying I disagree with your arguments, I just mean taking it far in terms of bringing up Manu a lot. It's more than I would, but like Leetonidas said above, I enjoy seeing you guys get them upset. I've made my peace that he's paid to sell the team to south and central Americans at this point. I agree that losing prime Bowen has hurt us the most than say Manu who has been reliably inconsistent the past few years.

[Skull-1]

I'm not saying I disagree with your arguments, I just mean taking it far in terms of bringing up Manu a lot. It's more than I would, but like Leetonidas said above, I enjoy seeing you guys get them upset. I've made my peace that he's paid to sell the team to south and central Americans at this point. I agree that losing prime Bowen has hurt us the most than say Manu who has been reliably inconsistent the past few years. Fair enough. I admit to baiting the hook a bit too often I guess. Good points in your post. Well said.

[ElNono]

yeah i think they've taken it farther than i would, but as long as the Cult of Manu tries to silence dissent or rewrite history, the "haters" are necessary imo.

Nothing to re-write, tbh... "so so"...

[ace3g]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=9YDZfdsveHk


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=rcn-_In-5CU


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=MEKEdwhP7m0

[ace3g]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=_LZWJhBPx9Q

[Robz4000]

:lol Not bad

[ace3g]

Kawhi looked like a pro, had good timing

[xmas1997]

Great adds. Surprised to see Bonner in there.

[DisAsTerBot]

ha, these new commercials are hilarious!

[BatManu20]

These ads are money

[Aus10]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=_LZWJhBPx9Q

My favorite :lol

[barakz21]

Awwwwww man these commercials are awesome, and Kawhi was gold! He had me cracking up the whole time!

[elmanutres]

Seen more emotion from kawhi on these commercials than ever

[ace3g]

Spurs gave Kawhi an "emotion chip" for these commercials then immediately deactivated it.

[jon123spurs]

Pure gold!! Cant wait to laugh out loud when they come on my tv!

[Spurs21Fan4Ever]

I love that laundry commercial! Made me laugh out loud! Glad to see they made a commercial about Kawhi's huge hands.

[loveforthegame]

Kawhi was gold. Palming the laundry. :lol

[Dex]

The laundry one is definitely the best.

Kawhi also had good timing in the Mootopia spot.

:tu

[txstr1986]

"It's good" = my favorite. Kawhi's awesome.

[heyheymymy]

the steak one is classic.

[timtonymanu]

Wow. Kawhi wasnt bad at all. He clearly has good chemistry with the other guys.

[Spurs Brazil]

:lol

[barakz21]

The lines I love are TP's "cause I relish our friendship" and Kawhi's "indubitably". Pure gold!

[FkLA]

I liked the indubitably one. Looks like the moo-topia one is at the top right now though, you can vote here tbh:

http://www.heb.com/page/spurs

[DAF86]

the steak one is classic.

-Splendid!
-Quite!
-Yes!
-Indeed!

:lol

[hooperflash]

Dead. :lol

[Skull-1]

Kawhi looked like a pro, had good timing


He was funny as hell!

[jacuza20]

I hardly post on this forum but I just feel the need to say that some of you "spurs fans" are super ungrateful for what Manu has done, it's actually pretty sad and amusing. The guy is a future hall of famer and some of you still doubt his credibility. It's funny because no one here threw Parker under the bus when he played like shit during the OKC series in 2012 and I thought we had just as good of a chance to win that year also. To all of you who think we can win without Manu, good luck, and hope that Green hits a million threes like he did in the finals because that is what will be needed to replace Manu.

I predict a 15 pts, 5 assist, 5 rebound season for Ginobili this year. He seems sharp, rested, and healthy coming in this season.

[Skull-1]

I hardly post on this forum but I just feel the need to say that some of you "spurs fans" are super ungrateful for what Manu has done, it's actually pretty sad and amusing. The guy is a future hall of famer and some of you still doubt his credibility. It's funny because no one here threw Parker under the bus when he played like shit during the OKC series in 2012 and I thought we had just as good of a chance to win that year also. To all of you who think we can win without Manu, good luck, and hope that Green hits a million threes like he did in the finals because that is what will be needed to replace Manu.

I predict a 15 pts, 5 assist, 5 rebound season for Ginobili this year. He seems sharp, rested, and healthy coming in this season.


Keep dreaming, homer.


I loved Manu in the laundry commercial. "You are like part bear!"

And the way they all looked at Tony. Priceless!

They were all great.

[jacuza20]

lemme guess, you're the guy who always keeps overrating Kawhi? Don't get me wrong Kawhi is good, but he's not the second coming of Christ.

[Skull-1]

lemme guess, you're the guy who always keeps overrating Kawhi? Don't get me wrong Kawhi is good, but he's not the second coming of Christ.

Second coming of Duncan any way....

[NickiRasgo]

"It's good." - Kawhi

:lol

Tbh, Kawhi looks a troll. Making a poker face all the time but deep inside he's laughing his ass off. :lol

[racm]

Leonard turns these HEB ads from charming to amazing IMO

[Skull-1]

Leonard turns these HEB ads from charming to amazing IMO


Agreed, but they all have great chemistry. I love Duncan's exasperation! Too much!

[xmas1997]

Yeah, I liked them all, don't have a favorite although I did like how Tony dismissed Kawhi as being a rookie and Bonner as being a redhead!

[Darius McCrary]

Gonna suck when we can't resign Kawhi because we gave Splitter so much dough

[Skull-1]

Gonna suck when we can't resign Kawhi because we gave Splitter so much dough
I will be a fan of any team Leonard is on. That's how much a Spur he is to me. F-cking Manu and his braindead turnovers screwing both Leonard and Duncan out of a ring. Bastard. I try not to hate Ginobili....but I do. Miami put up a statue of Manu I heard..... Prick!

[Boomersgold]

Best HEB ad yet!

[mrjap2x]

It is good.

[TheyCallMePro]

Kawhi in these commercials almost makes up for his crucial missed free-throw in game 6, his ill-advised 3 in game 7, and his lack of securing critical rebounds in both game 6 and 7.

Almost.

[CGD]

Not bad at all

[xmas1997]

Ok, allow me summarize all this up.
You've got a whole contingent who only blame Manu.
Another group who only blame Pop.
And another group who blame only Tony.
While another group blames only Tiago.
And a few who only blame Danny.
And yet a few others who only blame Kawhi.
And still others who blame only Neal.
A few who say they did not play Cojo enough, and too much.
A couple who say that it is because they did not play Blair.
And a couple more who say it is because they did not play Nando.
And a few who claim they should have played McGrady, Baynes, Mills, and Boris more, and Bonner less.
And even some who blame it only on Timmy.

Excuse my ignorance in all of this, but isn't that pretty much the whole team? :lol
This isn't rocket science, guys.

Does anyone here see how ridiculous and ignorant all this blame casting for the perfect scapegoat is, other than me?
Other teams' fans must be rolling on the floor laughing at us Spur fans for all the backbiting we are doing to each other.
They don't even need to come here and troll us because we are imploding ourselves! :lol

[Skull-1]

No. Manu passed to the Heat when pressured.... He went braindead.


When a player has more points than turnovers by only ONE that is epic failure.

[xmas1997]

No. Manu passed to the Heat when pressured.... He went braindead.

My case proved. See my post #3,336 above! 'Nuff said. :lol