Manu is back per his twitter

[ace3g]

Manu Ginobili @manuginobili
(http://twitter.com/manuginobili)Thrilled to announce that as I always hoped, I'm gonna stay with the @spurs (http://twitter.com/spurs) for two more years. #gospursgo (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23gospursgo).

[loveforthegame]

2 years is fine but for how much?

[Captivus]

Lets start guessing...
I say....$5M / year

[polandprzem]

:hang

[L.I.T]

Well then.

We're all going to be waiting in anticipation for those contract details. Do the Spurs remain players or not?

[dbestpro]

Reminds me of the boxer who keeps boxing past his prime and keeps getting knocked out by guys who use to be his sparring partner.

[MarCowMar]

Good stuff. I couldn't handle seeing this guy in some other jersey.

[jyra]

Great news, we will now be able to enjoy two more years of the Big 3 playing together.

[L.I.T]

Oh and good. Guy can still be effective, it's just up to him, his ego, and Pop to make sure he's in the right position to be so.

[coyotes_geek]

Manu coming back wasn't the question. Terms of the deal are what matter here.

[Baam]

:hang

Agreed I'm kinda scared, 2 more years pretty much guarantees he goes out like Kidd.

[Seventyniner]

I'm guessing $12M total, something like 5.5/6.5.

Edit: when the true number comes out, it will be very telling

[SpursDynasty21]

Good news. Manu Ginobili is one of my favorite players, and I'm glad he's back.

[DPG21920]

No big money, no big money, no whammy's STOP!

[Splits]

Ray Allen makes $3m per year, Manu should take the same

[cd98]

Glad Ginoboli is staying. I'm not sure how much they are paying him. That's what'll determine if it was a good signing or not. Knowing the Spurs front office, though, they aren't going to overpay tremendously on a free agent, so I'd bet they got relatively good deal.

I don't like his 8 turnovers in Game 6, but like it or not, he can still be an elite level playmaker. It took one of the NBA's best defenses to make him a turnover machine. Not many teams are good enough to do that. Basically the Heat. He did reasonably well against most other teams in the playoffs. He certainly picked his moments, but he showed that he could step up when needed. He struggled against Miami, though.

Hope he gets his 3 point shot back. Or maybe better, hope he learns what is a good three point shot and a bad one.

[DPG21920]

lol Houston.

[jag]

Two more years?

[TheGreatYacht]

How much will he earn?
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk287/mottlock/animated.gif

[Captivus]

He has to make more than Bonner...

[DPG21920]

If Manu took 5M or less per year that would be so huge for the Spurs and would be pretty selfless of Manu.

[Bruno]

GREAT GREAT news.

Now, let's wait to see for how much money to project what Spurs will be able to do for the rest of their off-season.

[Spursfanfromafar]

Manu is back.. and he will retire with the Spurs. #Legend.

Who are the other Spurs only players who played for more than 10 years? DRob, Timmy, Parker are the only ones that come to my mind immediately. Others?

[Baam]

They went from asking about AK47 and Ellis to asking about Billups and Barnes, don't think they're gonna have any significant cap space left.

And Pop won't amnesty his son, that's not happening.

[DPG21920]

2 years, both fully guaranteed.

[monkeypunk]

We can only hope that Manu took a modest contract to give us the highest cap space for the last piece or pieces.

That being said, welcome back Manu!

[cd98]

Is he purposesly keeping the money secret to prevent another Manu Should Retire thread?

[Keepin' it real]

I wonder if he can self-discipline himself to stop those foolish turnovers. If he can find a way to minimize them, he will still be an effective player.

[TheGreatYacht]

This pretty much will force the Spurs to sign some scrub that didn't get signed by another team. Great offseason Stay pat is the way to go. J/K.

[dbestpro]

My guess is 8.5 mil for two years if the Spurs want another shot. Anything over that is just to sell tickets and ride the coattails of past glory days.

[elemento]

Great news

Glad to have Manu back

[DPG21920]

My guess: 2 years/14M

[Nathan89]

Team would have been better off throwing 11mil at Tyreke to play backup pg/sg. Then signing a lesser backup sf. We better have money left to add something decent.

[dbestpro]

I wonder if he can self-discipline himself to stop those foolish turnovers. If he can find a way to minimize them, he will still be an effective player.

old dog needs to learn a new trick.

[ElNono]

lol Houston.

[Splits]

I don't like his 8 turnovers in Game 6

What abut the 4 in the 4th quarter of Game 7, did you like those?

[ElNono]

damn just woke up... let me see what I can find on the local media

[Nathan89]

My guess: 2 years/14M

:vomit:

[TheGreatYacht]

Do the Spurs have a chance at winning a championship now?

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view5/3725151/no-chance-in-hell-o.gif

[DPG21920]

While it hurts the cap space, it's still a fair contract. Spurs could still use the MLE as well.

[ElNono]

lol meltdowns per par

[King]

What abut the 4 in the 4th quarter of Game 7, did you like those?

How about his 24/10 in Game 5? How'd you feel about that? Obviously Game 6 was an abomination - but don't discount his game 7, because he was the only reason we were even within striking distance in the 4th of game 7.

[Drom John]

He has to make more than Bonner...

Just like last year Duncan had to make more than Jackson.

Two years, $3,229,020 each.

[Dizzle]

rumors circulating around the spurs office that its 2 yrs 20 mil... WOW

[Big Empty]

Woohoo live by the Manu die by the Manu!

[Baam]

rumors circulating around the spurs office that its 2 yrs 20 mil... WOW

Like I said they went for asking about Ellis and AK to asking about Oden, Billups and Barnes.

[Captivus]

Just like last year Duncan had to make more than Jackson.

Two years, $3,229,020 each.

Different situation.

[hooperflash]

Give us your best Manu - Go Spurs Go!

[FvckMavs]

:hang
rumors circulating around the spurs office that its 2 yrs 20 mil... WOW

[Keepin' it real]

If he can learn to throw the ball off the opponent's leg when he's airborne and close to going out of bounds, instead of throwing back into traffic (as he did several times in the finals), that would cut his turnovers by a significant percentage. Doing this alone would have likely been enough to beat Miami. Of course, if he can just stop going airborne to make passes, that would be better altogether.

[ElNono]

Manu Ginóbili will continue in San Antonio for two more seasons

After letting us know he was a free agent, the man from Bahia announced in his Twitter account that he will continue on the Texas team for two seasons

[DEVELOPING] Despite speculations, and just a day after remembering he was a free agent after nine years, Manu Ginóbili announced he'll continue playing for San Antonio Spurs for two more seasons. He'll be 37 at the end of this deal.

http://canchallena.lanacion.com.ar/1597818-manu-ginobili-seguira-dos-anos-mas-en-san-antonio-spurs

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Well, that's not a lot... if I spot contract details, I'll chime in

[Kuestmaster]

I think it will be 2 years 5-6 milions per year. Let's hope it's not more than that, Duncan's earning 10 and he's two or three times better player than manu's right now

[ironman2886]

rumors circulating around the spurs office that its 2 yrs 20 mil... WOW
:depressed

[I. Hustle]

Is he purposesly keeping the money secret to prevent another Manu Should Retire thread?

What player throws out his $$$ info?

[Kuestmaster]

rumors circulating around the spurs office that its 2 yrs 20 mil... WOW

don't buying that for a minute.

[cd98]

What abut the 4 in the 4th quarter of Game 7, did you like those?

Game 6 was ours. Game 7 always felt like a loss, even though it was close.

Ginoboli was good against most teams. Miami is great at creating turnovers and while Ginoboli is good at making lemonade when the offense stalls, the one team that is good at picking off passing lanes is Miami. Basically, they are the worst team for him to freelance against.

[Captivus]

rumors circulating around the spurs office that its 2 yrs 20 mil... WOW

http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/4564/2qnmuyd.gif

[loveforthegame]

rumors circulating around the spurs office that its 2 yrs 20 mil... WOW

I hope that's a sick joke. :(

[cd98]

What player throws out his $$$ info?

I was kidding.

[dbestpro]

rumors circulating around the spurs office that its 2 yrs 20 mil... WOW

That woud be comparable to all of the rest of the Spur decisions that were made in game 6 and 7. Looks like we are on a roll, and can't find a way to stop.

[TheGreatYacht]

http://www.arthursclipart.org/death/death/death%20by%20suicide.gif

[Seventyniner]

If it really is 2/20, it reminds me of David Robinson's deal in 2001.

In fact, the whole situation is eerily similar.

[cd98]

rumors circulating around the spurs office that its 2 yrs 20 mil... WOW

Doubt this. Spurs are loyal, but they aren't paying 37-year old Ginoboli ten million for a season.

[superbigtime]

whoop de doo. take your seizure meds manu

[Baam]

Doubt this. Spurs are loyal, but they aren't paying 37-year old Ginoboli ten million for a season.

Pretty sure the guy is getting a blank check at this point.

[ElNono]

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[Kuestmaster]

c'mon, he's earned 14 milion this season, and he can't be healthy for half a season. He's NOT worthy 10 milion, and much less when maybe we are talking about the last two years of Duncan's career. Fuck you FO if the two year 20 milion deal it's true.

[TheGreatYacht]

352452993951604736

352453545917808640LMAO at the second tweet. :lmao

[ironman2886]

Spurs are screwed if they just signed Manu for 10/year. Free agency would be done. They basically re-signed Splitter, Ginobili, and I'm sure Neal will take the deal. Great fucking job FO.

[Russo21]

10 million a year? Crazy! Maybe his contract should include a $10,000 fine per turnover he causes. Then maybe he might be a bit more careful with the fucken ball.

[ffadicted]

Great news! :) Welcome back manu, glad you'll be starting and finishing your career in silver and black :) Hopefully it's a reasonable contract

[spursfan09]

I am glad. I love Manu. I just didn't love the end result of the season. But there is blame to go around. He just had the more obvious let down I think with turnovers; not making game winning plays.

Some were questioning whether he wanted to even play the game, so this proves he still has passion.

I just hope the money is fair, and if he took less knowing that the Spurs could have more money for more FA's well then it shows he's about the team as well.

[T Park]

I won't have a problem with what ever the number is.

[ElNono]

I don't even think the Spurs have $10m to throw at him without amnestying Bonner and letting Neal walk?

Also, if it is indeed $10m, isn't that below his cap hold, and does that mean the Spurs renounced him to go under the cap? dammit, where's Chinook? :lol

[Mugen]

Welcome back, Manu.

2yr/13-14mil is fine with me.

Anything else is too much but I'm still glad that he'll be back.

:lol here's hoping most of the GNSFs meltdown and kill themselves tbh.

[Spur|n|Austin]

Great news

Glad to have Manu back

[DPG21920]

I don't even think the Spurs have $10m to throw at him without amnestying Bonner and letting Neal walk?

Also, if it is indeed $10m, isn't that below his cap hold, and does that mean the Spurs renounced him to go under the cap? dammit, where's Chinook? :lol

As of this point, the Spurs do not have 10M in cap space. His cap hold is around 19M, but they can't sign him until July 10th. All the semantics happen on that day so it's no big deal.

[ElNono]

Welcome back, Manu.

2yr/13-14mil is fine with me.

Anything else is too much but I'm still glad that he'll be back.

:lol here's hoping most of the GNSFs meltdown and kill themselves tbh.

:lol @ GNSF that didn't think this was predictable and are cutting themselves now

[Seventyniner]

I don't even think the Spurs have $10m to throw at him without amnestying Bonner and letting Neal walk?

Also, if it is indeed $10m, isn't that below his cap hold, and does that mean the Spurs renounced him to go under the cap? dammit, where's Chinook (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=37557)? :lol

The Spurs are not and never have been under the cap this offseason. Manu's cap hold is $19M, so the Spurs can resign him for any amount up to that without worrying about cap ramifications.

If it really is $10M, though, the Spurs won't be able to get under the cap by more than the MLE even if they amnesty Bonner and let Neal walk, I think. In that case, the Spurs would have the MLE to work with.

[texmich]

http://www.arthursclipart.org/death/death/death%20by%20suicide.gif Exactly, lol

[Seventyniner]

:lol here's hoping most of the GNSFs meltdown and kill themselves tbh.

The bad thing about gnsfs is that they never get disgusted and quit posting. They get disgusted and spew even more annoying crap on the board.

[erwinag]

Does this hurt our chances of signing Kirelenko or Korver?

[Cherry]

Great news.

[Mugen]

Finalizing deals w/Tiago and Manu fairly quickly leads me to believe that the Spurs have other moves in mind and wanted to wrap up the loose ends to know exactly what they're working with.

Hope that's the case and their next big move isn't announcing the return of Matty and Neal tbh. :lol

[DPG21920]

My only slight surprise is that Tiago got done first (because Manu's contract was the one I felt as more critical to making other moves). But they both got wrapped up with plenty of time to target FA's which is great if they choose to take that route.

When a FA leaves the country during FA, it's a pretty good sign that they know things are handled :lol

[ChumpDumper]

rumors circulating around the spurs office that its 2 yrs 20 mil... WOWWhy would rumors circulate around the Spurs' office?

They're the ones who know.

[Baam]

Finalizing deals w/Tiago and Manu fairly quickly leads me to believe that the Spurs have other moves in mind and wanted to wrap up the loose ends to know exactly what they're working with.

Hope that's the case and their next big move isn't announcing the return of Matty and Neal tbh. :lol

Matty was never gone in the first place, probably sitting on Pop's laps as we speak.

[DPG21920]

Does this hurt our chances of signing Kirelenko or Korver?

Don't know yet. Worst case scenario, Manu's contract is large enough to not have any significant cap space for FA's. But even then, the Spurs will have the MLE contract to offer (4 years, 22M).

[ElNono]

Manu's wife:

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Screw moving! We're staying home two more years! Happy as a clam!

[Seventyniner]

My only slight surprise is that Tiago got done first (because Manu's contract was the one I felt as more critical to making other moves). But they both got wrapped up with plenty of time to target FA's which is great if they choose to take that route.

When a FA leaves the country during FA, it's a pretty good sign that they know things are handled :lol

If Splitter's contract starts above his cap hold, the Spurs can just sign him last. The only way the Spurs would sign Splitter first is if the first year is under his cap hold, and it can't get that low on a 4/36 deal.

But you're right, the Spurs need to have the Splitter and Ginobili deals done so they know how much they can offer if they have cap room or the MLE.

[chrhawk]

Ginobili showed he can still compete at a high level. Don't know why some people are mad that one of the best Spurs to don the jersey is going to retire here tbh. And if the Spurs are able to add another ball-handler, then that makes Ginobili all the more effective.

[biziofromdowntown]

OK, should be a good move if Manu calls something less 5/year. I can seen enough space to bring AK here

[ElNono]

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[texmich]

352451251423817728 Now we wait for the damage, I have a feeling this is gonna be bad http://i.imgur.com/nzg7vEU.gif

[timtonymanu]

At least 2 more years of the Big 3.

Good to see Manu back. Waiting on the contract details.

[cd98]

352451251423817728

Don, did you think to ask how much the contract was going to pay him?

[Josepatches_]

Great news

[Seventyniner]

Is it possible that the Manu agreed to take whatever room the Spurs have left after signing other FAs, with the provision that it is at least a certain amount? I mean, is it possible that the number hasn't actually been agreed to yet?

[Buddy Holly]

LMAO at people believing some GNSF's claim of 2/20. Said GNSF will soon be pinked.

[Mugen]

There's no way he's getting 10mil/year unless RC fell off the wagon again tbh.

[TheGreatYacht]

Is it possible that the Manu agreed to take whatever room the Spurs have left after signing other FAs, with the provision that it is at least a certain amount? I mean, is it possible that the number hasn't actually been agreed to yet?http://www.dogster.com/files/post_images/ed900dd01204ec5a5e78b0cd17aab510.jpg

[SpursFan86]

Is it possible that the Manu agreed to take whatever room the Spurs have left after signing other FAs, with the provision that it is at least a certain amount? I mean, is it possible that the number hasn't actually been agreed to yet?

This would be an ideal situation. Not sure on the likeliness of it, though.

[Baam]

There's no way he's getting 10mil/year unless RC fell off the wagon again tbh.

Do you seriously think they can do anything but give him a blank check?

[Budkin]

Welcome back Manu. Glad we get to see these guys together for a couple more years.

[bigdog]

LMAO at people believing some GNSF's claim of 2/20. Said GNSF will soon be pinked.

THIS. LOL @ the "word around the Spurs office" post.

[mudyez]

1. resign Manu!
2. sign one of Splitter/Oden/Gortat!
3. sign AK47!

two down baby!...

[milkyway21]

Houston considering to sign Manu was it because of Howard's request to add another all-star?

[sammy]

Awesome news! I'm so happy! Big three together! Go Spurs Go!

[TheGreatYacht]

Houston considering to sign Manu was it because of Howard's request to add another all-star?Manu is not an all-star anymore. Quit trolling.

[70th Week]

Welp, there goes the hopes of signing a decent player. They'll use the MLE for a role player but that's it. The starting lineup is set now as well as the sixth man. If you know ANYTHING about the mind of a competitor they will not want to come off the bench. PERIOD. Champoinship or not.

[024]

No details leaked so that still gives me a sliver of hope that Ginobili agreed to take whatever money that is left after the Spurs pursue their FA. That means at minimum he would make the under the cap MLE.

[flacura]

Excelent News, I hope Manu keeps playing at a great level. We will miss him when he retires. Happy two more years inside a basketball court

[ElNono]

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[fleggy2k2]

Welp, there goes the hopes of signing a decent player. They'll use the MLE for a role player but that's it. The starting lineup is set now as well as the sixth man. If you know ANYTHING about the mind of a competitor they will not want to come off the bench. PERIOD. Champoinship or not.

2007 Manu says "Hi" tbh

[Spur|n|Austin]

There's no way he's getting 10mil/year unless RC fell off the wagon again tbh.

This, tbh.

[texmich]

Manu is not an all-star anymore. Quit trolling.
They are bad, I swear its like some of these posters didn't watch the finals. I would love manu to come back after we grabbed a FA that could really help us and he can have the money that's left. But saying keep manu at a very reduced contract, its like you are telling Jordan in his prime to these people to take a hike, I don't get it

[Spur|n|Austin]

Welp, there goes the hopes of signing a decent player. They'll use the MLE for a role player but that's it. The starting lineup is set now as well as the sixth man. If you know ANYTHING about the mind of a competitor they will not want to come off the bench. PERIOD. Champoinship or not.

So Manu is not a competitor? Is that what you're saying? :lol Sounds like you don't know ANYTHING about a competitor - at least ones who truly want what's best for their team..

[Keepin' it real]

Is it possible that the Manu agreed to take whatever room the Spurs have left after signing other FAs, with the provision that it is at least a certain amount? I mean, is it possible that the number hasn't actually been agreed to yet?

Would you willingly agree to such a disadvantageous deal with your employer? Sure boss, pay me less so you can pay my coworkers more, for the good of the company.

This will be the man's last professional contract. He has to go for the $$$. I expect $10M per.

[Buddy Holly]

Welp, there goes the hopes of signing a decent player. They'll use the MLE for a role player but that's it. The starting lineup is set now as well as the sixth man. If you know ANYTHING about the mind of a competitor they will not want to come off the bench. PERIOD. Champoinship or not.

SFGNSF.

If you can't figure that out then you really are a SFGNSF.

[70th Week]

2007 Manu says "Hi" tbh

Yes. Cause he's always been a part of this team. Don't tell me realistically that you think AK47 just turned down 11m per season to come to SA to be the 2ND player off the bench? Or Monta Ellis? Al Jeff? Anyone? yea right..

2nd player off the bench...7th player in the rotation..=wishful thinking.

[JayR523]

Would you willingly agree to such a disadvantageous deal with your employer? Sure boss, pay me less so you can pay my coworkers more, for the good of the company.

This will be the man's last professional contract. He has to go for the $$$. I expect $10M per.

You do know Duncan and Parker did the same exact thing?

[NASpurs]

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Means one thing, TD, Parker, Green and Manu are all retiring after the 2015 season. :cry

[Baam]

If it's 10M and 19M total for the two worst players in the POs it's gonna be hard to swallow tbh.

http://www.dragondark.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/clint-eastwood-disgusted-gif.gif

[70th Week]

SFGNSF.

If you can't figure that out then you really are a SFGNSF.

Dude, I've been a Spur fan since they drafted #50 in 1987. I've forgotten more about this team than probably you have ever known. And I've been here thru the Larry Brown, and the Shark rotten years. Just calling a spade a spade here.

[ElNono]

:lol this thread looking promising for meltdown nuggets

[Captivus]

Means one thing, TD, Parker, Green and Manu are all retiring after the 2015 season. :cry

2 - 99%
1 - 25%
1- 0%

[timtonymanu]

Of course, he talks about the history of his fandom. You would think these Spurs fans that have been around longer than the Duncan era would know better.

[Duncanonu]

Kawhi Leonard was never going to leave.

[loveforthegame]

I'm surprised Woj hasn't tweeted the numbers yet.

[Baam]

I'm surprised Woj hasn't tweeted the numbers yet.

Must be double checking, can't believe what he's getting from his sources.

[ElNono]

Don't rule out that the numbers might be subject to whatever the Spurs want to do next...

[70th Week]

Not complaining here. Just stating what I see...If you've been around long enough you kinda know which way the team is going.

[NASpurs]

2 - 99%
1 - 25%
1- 0%

I don't know bro, if Parker retires, Green might as well retire too. With no one kicking out to him for open threes, he's practically useless. So if Parker is at 25%, Green might as well be too. :lol

[Ron Swanson]

Don't rule out that the numbers might be subject to whatever the Spurs want to do next...

That would make too much sense. Too many people want to jump off a cliff now.

[Buddy Holly]

Dude, I've been a Spur fan since they drafted #50 in 1987. I've forgotten more about this team than probably you have ever known. And I've been here thru the Larry Brown, and the Shark rotten years. Just calling a spade a spade here.

You could be the son of Angelo Drossos for all I care. You're still a FSGNSF.

[Pibiel]

http://i.minus.com/ie2XlvbSSvYd4.gif

[G-Nob]

The Legend Continues....

[benefactor]

:lol this thread looking promising for meltdown nuggets
:tu

Welcome back, Manu.

[ducks]

better be under 10 for both

[ElNono]

lol ducks

[70th Week]

You could be the son of Angelo Drossos for all I care. You're still a FSGNSF.

Do you have a Terry Cummings Spurs jersey? I think not, lol....

[milkyway21]

Houston considering to sign Manu was it because of Howard's request to add another all-star?

trolling? I've been here since 2002 and now I am a troll :rolleyes

... quit calling names to people you don't even know.

WELCOME BACK MANU !!!

[Mugen]

10mil/year would be worth the mass Grey suicide tbh.

Do it, RC.

[RD2191]

:lmao@ all the 40 year old virgins on this site. But but im bold so Im popular and I know what I'm talking about. :lmao fukin faggetz.

[timtonymanu]

trolling? I've been here since 2002 and now I am a troll :rolleyes

... quit calling names to people you don't even know.

WELCOME BACK MANU !!!

That poster you're quoting is an idiot in full meltdown mode. I wouldn't bother.

[Buddy Holly]

Do you have a Terry Cummings Spurs jersey? I think not, lol....

I have a signed Johnny Moore jersey ingame worn but who cares? You're still a FSGNSF.

[spurraider21]

http://i.minus.com/ie2XlvbSSvYd4.gif
Quality first post :tu

and so glad to hear Manu will be back. When I saw the guys walking off the floor after game 7, the thoughts going through my head were appreciation for how amazing the guys are, and hoping I'd have the privelidge of seeing them lace up again

[coyotes_geek]

Do you have a Terry Cummings Spurs jersey? I think not, lol....

But do you have the Alvin Robertson, Johnny Moore, Jon Sunvold, Johnny Dawkins Top Gun poster????

[timtonymanu]

:lmao@ all the 40 year old virgins on this site. But but im bold so Im popular and I know what I'm talking about. :lmao fukin faggetz.

You'll be one of us soon.

[Spur-Addict]

10mil/year would be worth the mass Grey suicide tbh.

Do it, RC.

No one wants 10 per, lets just be honest.

[stéphane]

I'm glad he's back though I never really doubted...

Now wondering if we could keep it around the 10-12M range...

[Rapper]

Great news for the Heat

[benefactor]

10mil/year would be worth the mass Grey suicide tbh.

Do it, RC.
Agreed. I love a good tragedy.

[texmich]

10mil/year would be worth the mass Grey suicide tbh.

Do it, RC.

Whats with yall and the grey stuff, do yall get off to being bold named around here, lmao fuck yall guys crack me up. Will I one day get my stars n stripes of spurstalk too, lol gtfohhttp://i.imgur.com/22QrG.gif

[RD2191]

Never!!!! Livio>AK47:hat

[spurraider21]

Greys complain about being derogatorily called GNSF then they do this... Sorry to the select few that are exceptions

[bklynspursfan]

Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN)2m (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN/status/352469338000867328)
The Captain speaks up on Manu deal. Tim Duncan text to @Monroe_SA (https://twitter.com/Monroe_SA): "YES!!! Couldn't have seen it happening any other way."


Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN)2m (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN/status/352469492846170112)
More Duncan to @Monroe_SA (https://twitter.com/Monroe_SA): "Would have hated it without him here. Excited he's sticking around for two more."

[timtonymanu]

:cry Tim Duncan wants the Spurs to lose. :cry

[DesignatedT]

TIMMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Buddy Holly]

Never!!!! Livio>AK47:hat

Jesus Christ guy, you're hatred for Livio is turning into some weird obsession no doubt brought on by deeply hidden sexual desires.

[FvckMavs]

Timmy: if manu retired one month ago, I would have had #5.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Probably in the $11M to $12M range would be my guess.

[CGD]

Do the spurs have to renounce his rights to able to offer him the full mle for two years? Is that even possible to offer him the MLE?

[Kool Bob Love]

IF Tim Duncan loves it than so do I.

:flag:

[RD2191]

What the hell? I wanted Livio to come over this year. Lol. Maybe I got my signs mixed up.:lmao

[Keepin' it real]

Now wondering if we could keep it around the 10-12M range...

http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1jkrd4biN1qkojvso1_500.gif

[spurraider21]

Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN)2m (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN/status/352469338000867328)
The Captain speaks up on Manu deal. Tim Duncan text to @Monroe_SA (https://twitter.com/Monroe_SA): "YES!!! Couldn't have seen it happening any other way."


Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN)2m (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN/status/352469492846170112)
More Duncan to @Monroe_SA (https://twitter.com/Monroe_SA): "Would have hated it without him here. Excited he's sticking around for two more."

These 2 quotes should be enough to shut everybody up. If Tim wants Manu back, you all should. You all should anyway, if you have watched the spurs throughout the Timmy era. Hearing Manu is coming back is like hearing your favorite tv show has announced 2 more seasons. I don't care if the last season had a bad ending, I want to see the next 2! And we have that gift. If Tim is happy, spurstalk aka church of Tim is happy

[look_at_g_shred]

These 2 quotes should be enough to shut everybody up. If Tim wants Manu back, you all should. You all should anyway, if you have watched the spurs throughout the Timmy era. Hearing Manu is coming back is like hearing your favorite tv show has announced 2 more seasons. I don't care if the last season had a bad ending, I want to see the next 2! And we have that gift. If Tim is happy, spurstalk aka church of Tim is happy
Amen...

[TheGreatYacht]

So Manu is not a competitor? Is that what you're saying? :lol Sounds like you don't know ANYTHING about a competitor - at least ones who truly want what's best for their team..No doubt he's a competitor past his prime.

[tuncaboylu]

That means Duncan is not retiring next year and gonna opt in next summer.

Very good.

[Dizzle]

Apparently Manu had alot of interest from Dallas, Minny and Portland... Spurs must have really broke the bank

[Jwash_1986]

Whats with yall and the grey stuff, do yall get off to being bold named around here, lmao fuck yall guys crack me up. Will I one day get my stars n stripes of spurstalk too, lol gtfoh
For real tho... It's like they treat this shit Boy Scouts and who has the most patches. It's a forum nothing more nothing less, don't be a vitctim of the cyber world.

[Duncanonu]

I just hope it leaves some money. He took 40 mill last 3 years for very little on court production.

[TheGreatYacht]

Would you willingly agree to such a disadvantageous deal with your employer? Sure boss, pay me less so you can pay my coworkers more, for the good of the company.

This will be the man's last professional contract. He has to go for the $$$. I expect $10M per.Tim Duncan did it. Players, at least Spurs players, should not view the FO as any company or employer. Duncan trusted the FO enough to put his salary on the line. Why can't Manu do the same? Judging by your comment, you're admitting that Manu is more selfish and less of a competitor than Tim Duncan. Believe in Pop and the FO.

[Embedded]

YES!!!! If you're not a devoted fan of Manu Ginobili, future hall-of-fame player, you're not a true devoted fan of the Spurs. What makes the Spurs organization is loyalty and continuity. I would be heartbroken to see Mr. Ginobili in another team's uniform. The last uniform he should ever war is a Spurs uniform, and when he retires that uniform should be hung from the rafters for eternity. IMHO, of course, but if you don't agree with me, you can suck the petrified boogers from Julius Caesar's nose.

[SpursDynasty21]

352454957611495424

If Duncan and Ginobili retire after their contracts expire, what does that mean for Tony Parker?

[tuncaboylu]

Apparently Manu had alot of interest from Dallas, Minny and Portland... Spurs must have really broke the bank

Stop trolling, it's enoguh.

[Mugen]

:lol Monroe.

I would think that GNSFs know a little something more about what's best for the team than Tim Fucking Duncan tbh.

[timtonymanu]

Greys complain about being derogatorily called GNSF then they do this... Sorry to the select few that are exceptions

They also seem to have this delusion that :cry all the bolds gang up on the greys.

Really. Don't come in with shitty takes. Rummpd posts like a grey just as much as any shitty grey and he's a BNSF

[bklynspursfan]

These 2 quotes should be enough to shut everybody up. If Tim wants Manu back, you all should. You all should anyway, if you have watched the spurs throughout the Timmy era. Hearing Manu is coming back is like hearing your favorite tv show has announced 2 more seasons. I don't care if the last season had a bad ending, I want to see the next 2! And we have that gift. If Tim is happy, spurstalk aka church of Tim is happy

I agree 100%... It's their last ride together. Whatever happens we should enjoy it. They've all given us a ton of happy memories and spoiled us as fans.

[ElNono]

lol vet minimum

[milkyway21]

That poster you're quoting is an idiot in full meltdown mode. I wouldn't bother.

I should know better :D

well, I just thought Manu re-signing was ahead of schedule, some were talking about on the 5th or later. It could have been one of the reasons...



doesn't matter as long as he's here......again.

he better be working hard to show us he deserves his 2 yrs. :smokin

[Keepin' it real]

Tim Duncan did it.

Tim Duncan is the 4th wealthiest player in the NBA. He can afford to take a "pay cut". Manu, not so much.

[Buddy Holly]

Apparently Manu had alot of interest from Dallas, Minny and Portland... Spurs must have really broke the bank

IFSGMSF.

[Splits]

lol vet minimum

Who said that?

[Baam]

Tim Duncan is the 4th wealthiest player in the NBA. He can afford to take a "pay cut". Manu, not so much.

TP is taking a pay cut as well.

[bklynspursfan]

Manu's struggles were all mental in the finals. There were no physical problems with him like previous years, so that in itself is a big plus. He's still got something left.

[LakerHater]

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[ElNono]

Who said that?

who do you think? :lol

[spurraider21]

Manu is not going to take less than Matt Bonner :lol

[ElNono]

352474440220672000

"Tomorrow in the press conference we'll talk some more. Thanks everyone for the congratulations. Now very excited to get to Arg"

[quentin_compson]

Good news indeed! :toast

Hopefully, Manu's role - as far as minutes and taking over the sole playmaking responsibilities when he is on the floor go - can be reduced a bit. As for the money he is going to get, it's really hard to tell and probably depends on what other plans the Spurs' FO have regarding other signings or deals.

[raybies]

These 2 quotes should be enough to shut everybody up. If Tim wants Manu back, you all should. You all should anyway, if you have watched the spurs throughout the Timmy era. Hearing Manu is coming back is like hearing your favorite tv show has announced 2 more seasons. I don't care if the last season had a bad ending, I want to see the next 2! And we have that gift. If Tim is happy, spurstalk aka church of Tim is happy

WIth the goods.

[Splits]

Tim Duncan is the 4th wealthiest player in the NBA. He can afford to take a "pay cut". Manu, not so much.

Manu has been paid $93 million in salary as a Spur, don't think he's hurting.

[raybies]

These 2 quotes should be enough to shut everybody up. If Tim wants Manu back, you all should. You all should anyway, if you have watched the spurs throughout the Timmy era. Hearing Manu is coming back is like hearing your favorite tv show has announced 2 more seasons. I don't care if the last season had a bad ending, I want to see the next 2! And we have that gift. If Tim is happy, spurstalk aka church of Tim is happy

WIth the goods.

[Captivus]

I don't know bro, if Parker retires, Green might as well retire too. With no one kicking out to him for open threes, he's practically useless. So if Parker is at 25%, Green might as well be too. :lol

He will be 27-28 years old. He wont retire.

[spurraider21]

Free agency hysteria aside, bringing back Splitter and Manu were the top priorities. This team was clearly good enough to get it done. If they can get some extra help like Kirilenko, or sigh, Ellis, it's a bonus.

[TheGreatYacht]

Tim Duncan is the 4th wealthiest player in the NBA. He can afford to take a "pay cut". Manu, not so much.You Manu fan boys are pathetic. Your blind love for your favorite player is ridiculous. TP took a pay cut. BTW genius, TP is one of the most underpaid players in the NBA. Manu is more selfish and less of a competitor than Tim Duncan and TP by not willing to sacrifice his $$$ for the better of the team. Just admit it.

[TheGreatYacht]

Free agency hysteria aside, bringing back Splitter and Manu were the top priorities. This team was clearly good enough to get it done. If they can get some extra help like Kirilenko, or sigh, Ellis, it's a bonus.Not happening depending on what how much $$$ Manu is going to make. "If they can get some extra help like John Lucas III and Zaza Pachulia, then they are fuc*ed."

[Keepin' it real]

You Manu fan boys are pathetic. Your blind love for your favorite player is ridiculous. TP took a pay cut. BTW genius, TP is one of the most underpaid players in the NBA. Manu is more selfish and less of a competitor than Tim Duncan and TP by not willing to sacrifice his $$$ for the better of the team. Just admit it.

Man, I tried my best not to put you on my ignore list, but you've earned it. Never anything positive to say. Just pure garbage from you. So long.

[Spur|n|Austin]

He will be 27-28 years old. He wont retire.

Someone wrote gullible on the ceiling earlier..

[SA210]

"Tomorrow in the press conference we'll talk some more. Thanks everyone for the congratulations. Now very excited to get to Arg"

:toast Nono, we live to fight another day!

However, in the politics forum..it's on lol jk


http://www.topnews.in/sports/files/Manu-Ginobili2.jpg

[ElNono]

Man, I tried my best not to put you on my ignore list, but you've earned it. Never anything positive to say. Just pure garbage from you. So long.

:lol the meltdown is great, tbh... he doesn't even know how much Manu is gonna make but he's already melting down...

[TheGreatYacht]

Man, I tried my best not to put you on my ignore list, but you've earned it. Never anything positive to say. Just pure garbage from you. So long.LMAO, like I give a fuc*.
http://25.media.tumblr.com/9a26fb6487c6d2d9a69cabfbc27d0a2c/tumblr_mjrkbhTP6N1qas7dno1_r1_500.gif

[ElNono]

:toast Nono, we live to fight another day!

However, in the politics forum..it's on lol jk

http://www.topnews.in/sports/files/Manu-Ginobili2.jpg

Last time I spoke to him, I told him I was gonna go find him in Bahia if he retired. Luckily, it'll be a much shorter trip for the next two years :toast

[Brazil]

good news !


For the rest, I mean we are witnessing something quite particular even for ST. A preemptive meltdown :lmao

[Brazil]

Manu, not so much.

:lmao

:cry manu didn't win enough money :cry cannot take a pay cut :cry two kids to feed tbh :cry

[dbreiden83080]

Tim Duncan is the 4th wealthiest player in the NBA. He can afford to take a "pay cut". Manu, not so much.

93 Mil in his career.. He can't afford it?

[Chomag]

Manu's struggles were all mental in the finals. There were no physical problems with him like previous years, so that in itself is a big plus. He's still got something left.

Thats true, he did stay pretty healthy all season, but he had one of the worst injuries a players can have... It's called old age.

[Juggity]

Glad they re-signed him. Hope the deal is reasonable.

[TheGreatYacht]

Thats true, he did stay pretty healthy all season, but he had one of the worst injuries a players can have... It's called old age.This.

[Keepin' it real]

93 Mil in his career.. He can't afford it?

Not as much as Tim can. That's all I'm saying. I'm not saying he lives paycheck to paycheck.

[hooperflash]

some edit I found, it's meh... Welcome back Manu!

https://photos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/998501_10200297435618231_484302487_n.jpg

[johnpaulwall21]

He should do whats best for the team. take the pay cut. follow in tims footsteps.

[ElNono]

my fave gif this offseason, tbh...

http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/115/files/2013/06/manuscream.gif

[bklynspursfan]

Thats true, he did stay pretty healthy all season, but he had one of the worst injuries a players can have... It's called old age.

Oh yea, father time is undefeated as guys like to say lol... It might mean him taking more 3's and driving less, so hopefully he's in the gym practicing his shot. I think he's too smart a player to not adapt to what his body can/can't do. Of course he'll have a head scratching play every now and then when we can use that great quote "it's what I do", but he'll also have an eye opening play every now and then.

[TheGreatYacht]

some edit I found, it's meh... Welcome back Manu!

https://photos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/998501_10200297435618231_484302487_n.jpghttp://img.chinasmack.com/www/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/chinese-nationalist-army-ak-47.jpg

[Baam]

It's obvious he took 10M tbh.

At first the Spurs were asking about big names like AK and Ellis and now it's Billups, Oden and Matt Barnes :lol.

[spurraider21]

He should do whats best for the team. take the pay cut. follow in tims footsteps.
Tim cut his salary in half. If Manu does the same, he'd be taking 7 mil

[monkeypunk]

If Manu took the MLE, what would that leave us in cap space?

[Juggity]

By the way Manu...Grow your hair long again.

Just one more time. It helps with selling fouls. Also nostalgia.

[KaiRMD1]

Reminds me of the boxer who keeps boxing past his prime and keeps getting knocked out by guys who use to be his sparring partner.

Perfect analogy actually but I still have faith he's got something left and he isn't a complete fuck up.

[TheGreatYacht]

Tim cut his salary in half. If Manu does the same, he'd be taking 7 milYeah but Manu isn't worth that much anymore. He is worth Matt Barnes or Chauncy Billups type of money.

[urunobili]

:cry

[urunobili]

2 more years of NBA League pass here :tu

[Baam]

Yeah but Manu isn't worth that much anymore. He is worth Matt Barnes or Chauncy Billups type of money.

If he had any decency he would have given back some of what he stole in 2012 to be allowed to play on the team in 2013.

It may be Manu paying the Spurs 10M to be allowed to throw the ball into the stands in crunch time. Makes sense.

[Duncanonu]

If Manu took the MLE, what would that leave us in cap space?

No, Manu takes the cap space, leaving us the MLE to use. Doesn't work the other way around.

[AFBlue]

Vet min?

[hooperflash]

http://img.chinasmack.com/www/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/chinese-nationalist-army-ak-47.jpg

https://fbcdn-photos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/992974_10200297484379450_1702512191_n.jpg

[TheGreatYacht]

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[Proxy]

http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/25689015.jpg
We get it dude. You're fickle and obsessive. Please stop posting.

[spurraider21]

http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/25689015.jpg
Clearly you've lost touch with reality since most people on this forum want him back

[dallasmaverickslose]

Manu haters can suck it

[Spur|n|Austin]

Thats true, he did stay pretty healthy all season, but he had one of the worst injuries a players can have... It's called old age.

Kevin Ware says hi.

[TheGreatYacht]

Clearly you've lost touch with reality since most people on this forum want him backMost of the people in here are Spurs homers. They don't take criticism well. They want to hear nothing but praises. Most of the people on this forum are Popsuckers and Manu fan boys. They trash role players like Danny Green, Gary Neal, Dejuan Blair, yet they never say anything bad about Pop and Manu because "they have 4 championships therefore we need to worship them."

[SA210]

By the way Manu...Grow your hair long again.

Just one more time. It helps with selling fouls. Also nostalgia.

[dallasmaverickslose]

Most of the people in here are Spurs homers. They don't take criticism well. They want to hear nothing but praises. Most of the people on this forum are Popsuckers and Manu fan boys. They trash role players like Danny Green, Gary Neal, Dejuan Blair, yet they never say anything bad about Pop and Manu because "they have 4 championships therefore we need to worship them."

You poor baby!

[MannyIsGod]

http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/25689015.jpg

Well this is an ironic image considering who posted it.

[8FOR!3]

I'm hoping all these suicidal Manu haters will go ahead and just get it over with.

[spurraider21]

Most of the people in here are Spurs homers. They don't take criticism well. They want to hear nothing but praises. Most of the people on this forum are Popsuckers and Manu fan boys. They trash role players like Danny Green, Gary Neal, Dejuan Blair, yet they never say anything bad about Pop and Manu because "they have 4 championships therefore we need to worship them."
Can you back that claim up with a Bruceblitzed video, tbh?

[spursince#99]

He'd be selfish and without a conscious if he took more than 5 million.

[ElNono]

http://gifsoup.com/webroot/animatedgifs5/2359795_o.gif

[tesseractive]

Most of the people in here are Spurs homers. They don't take criticism well. They want to hear nothing but praises. Most of the people on this forum are Popsuckers and Manu fan boys. They trash role players like Danny Green, Gary Neal, Dejuan Blair, yet they never say anything bad about Pop and Manu because "they have 4 championships therefore we need to worship them."
Danny and Gary did solid jobs and helped the team get where they did, but DeJuan? To be a role player, you have to have an actual role.

[~Sweetmelody~]

Yay! Glad Manu will retire with the spurs! *happy dance*

[timvp]

Hell yes!

Tbh, I can't be mad regardless of what Ginobili got money-wise. At this point in his career, the Spurs basically should have handed him a two-year deal and tell him to fill in the salary.

Obviously, Spurs fans should hope he decided to take as small a paycheck as possible so that other pieces could be added .... but since he's obviously not going to ask more than $10 million per season, I can't be mad at the number he selected.

[Brunodf]

Danny and Gary did solid jobs and helped the team get where they did, but DeJuan? To be a role player, you have to have an actual role.
:lol Good one

[spursince#99]

Hell yes!

Tbh, I can't be mad regardless of what Ginobili got money-wise. At this point in his career, the Spurs basically should have handed him a two-year deal and tell him to fill in the salary.

Obviously, Spurs fans should hope he decided to take as small a paycheck as possible so that other pieces could be added .... but since he's obviously not going to ask more than $10 million per season, I can't be mad at the number he selected.


10 million per season? Really? So if that was his preference, you'd be alright with him making more than Tim? :wakeup

[timvp]

10 million per season? Really? So if that was his preference, you'd be alright with him making more than Tim? :wakeup

His number is going to be south of $10 million per. Since his true market value is probably in the ~$7 million range, it'll probably be somewhere around that.

-Less than $5 million would be a steal and Manu will have been generous to give up money.
-$5-7 million per season would be fine and well deserved.
-$8-10 million would be a bit greedy on Manu's part but I'd rather pay him that than try to find a replacement.
-$10 million plus and I'd be mad.

[spurraider21]

Right on the money, timvpimp

[AASATX]

His number is going to be south of $10 million per. Since his true market value is probably in the ~$7 million range, it'll probably be somewhere around that.

-Less than $5 million would be a steal and Manu will have been generous to give up money.
-$5-7 million per season would be fine and well deserved.
-$8-10 million would be a bit greedy on Manu's part but I'd rather pay him that than try to find a replacement.
-$10 million plus and I'd be mad.

This :toast