Manu Ginobili has announced on Twitter he will play for Argentina this offseason

[Uriel]

Well, there goes next year's River Parade. :depressed

[baseline bum]

Shit. Wish he would have waited one more year.

[xellos88330]

I wonder if this will change how the Spurs draft.

[Two10Whitey]

:bang:bang:bang:bang:bang:bang:bang:bang:bang:bang :lmao:lmao

[TheRemix]

Fuck :bang

[baseline bum]

Now re-signing Mills is even more critical.

[kobyz]

Fuck him! 2012/2013 Manu begin once again! Say good bye for next season!!

[Budkin]

NOOOOOOOOO

[Ron Swanson]

Damn. Not what we needed to hear.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Why. I mean why. Argentina isn't going to win shit with or without him this tournament.

[lefty]

no repeat for you :lol

[Two10Whitey]

Does he even get paid for this?

[urunobili]

:depressed

[jARS mEsH sEt]

:lmao

Wouldn't be surprised of Boris Diaw jumps ship now. Manu went through all that trouble to give his teammates an "emotional" speech on trying to repeat again only to throw out any chance of repeating :rollin

[Mel_13]

Shit. Wish he would have waited one more year.

There's no major tourney next summer.


Now re-signing Mills is even more critical.

That was my initial reaction. Manu could be an 18-20 minute guy in the regular season. Really need to bring back Patty.

[jARS mEsH sEt]

Does he even get paid for this?

No.

[monkeypunk]

Damn Manu, you have to know that your pep this year was because you took last summer off, c'mon! Spurs deserve a repeat next year...

[jARS mEsH sEt]

Oh well I said before the finals that I'll be satisfied with pretty much any future disappointment if we get #5 and I meant it. It's still bush league as fuck from Manu to pull this on his teammates but what else can you expect from a TOSB :lmao :rollin

Let's see No lyfe fag try to :downspin: this shit

[Trill Clinton]

for what?http://i57.tinypic.com/16h1a2c.png

[tenbeersbold]

Yup,what a fool...he saw for himself how much better he was this year and saw Tony limp through this season because of FIBA....

Patty better re-sign

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Good for him that he's feeling well enough to play, hopefully he doesn't get hurt.

[Hemotivo]

Does he even get paid for this?

nope

[baseline bum]

480007185108193280

[Hemotivo]

Does he even get paid for this?

nope

[Jenks]

Cut his minutes even further, and ride regular season hero Beli into the ground.

[Two10Whitey]

Yup.. Re-sign Patty and make sure Green gets to work on his driving skills and layups this summer.

[JMGpp]

I don´t think this would affect the Spurs as much (unless a big injury happens). Manu said he has changed his diet since last year, so there is that, also and more importantly the Spurs can rest him during the season without losing too much. I think this is something he talked with Pop before he made the decision.

Let´s hope he remains healthy

[Ghjkll]

I´m from Argentina and I can´t believe it...He really likes to play for our country, but being realistic, there is no chance we can win the Worlds even if he somehow manages to play like 2005 again...I´m still in shock, the Spurs deserved a try for a repeat and magical storybook ending a la David Robinson. I guess that he will skip all b2b and play like 50 or 60 games this year and a maximum of 20 minutes to keep him fresh.

[TheGreatYacht]

Fuck him! 2012/2013 Manu begin once again! Say good bye for next season!!

[TheGreatYacht]

Fuck this clown... Old ass Argentina will do shitty again

[jARS mEsH sEt]

Tony fucking Parker limped into the finals and he's a hell of a lot younger than Manu. Wouldn't surprise me if Manu goes right back to 2013 Finals Manu next year.

[Hemotivo]

if they get that far

[NickiRasgo]

Is it official? Or is it Manu just showing support to his country? Or even he's on the team, he might limit his minutes?

[TheGreatYacht]

7 million all down the drain

[Kool Bob Love]

:flag:

Maaanuuuuuuuuuu!!!!!!!11111

[Hemotivo]

Is it official? Or is it Manu just showing support to his country? Or even he's on the team, he might limit his minutes?

official

[Kool Bob Love]

7 million all down the drain

Meltdown after a championship season. :lol

[TheGreatYacht]

This clown better retire this offseason... Spurs need that 7 million so they can spend it on somebody who's NOT injury prone and a turnover machine

[siraulo23]

hopefully manu gets injured at the 'right' time during the season (january/feb?) because he's not gonna go through a full season healthy thats for sure

i honestly dont blame him, plus he already helped the spurs get 5

[TheGreatYacht]

Meltdown after a championship season. :lol
Yeah the Spurs won a championship. Parker was the leading scorer in the Finals, Kawhi won the MVP, Duncan averaged a double double... Meanwhile Turnobili :lmao

[Biernutz]

sucks!

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb270/systime/Gifffs1234/worfisfrustratedmz8.gif

[TheGoldStandard]

Reduced role next season during the regular season, Pop will manage minutes.

[jARS mEsH sEt]

This clown better retire this offseason... Spurs need that 7 million so they can spend it on somebody who's NOT injury prone and a turnover machine

This. Why did this shitbag bother to come back if he was going to stab the Spurs organization in the back like this?

[Kool Bob Love]

Yeah the Spurs won a championship. Parker was the leading scorer in the Finals, Kawhi won the MVP, Duncan averaged a double double... Meanwhile Turnobili :lmao

than what's with the meltdown homie? Chillllll. Save the bitching for the 2015 season atleast.

[siraulo23]

i love it :lol

manu just helped the spurs win their 5th championship and some ST posters are already calling out manu as a "clown" and to "retire" :lmao

[jARS mEsH sEt]

:flag:

Maaanuuuuuuuuuu!!!!!!!11111

:lmao why the fuck are you using a go spurs go emoticon? Go back to the argentinian national team forums.

[Kool Bob Love]

This. Why did this shitbag bother to come back if he was going to stab the Spurs organization in the back like this?

Manu a 4 timer. What are you doing?

[Kool Bob Love]

:lmao why the fuck are you using a go spurs go emoticon? Go back to the argentinian national team forums.

A root for 4 timers. Not wanker posters who bitch about a non issues.

[jARS mEsH sEt]

Manu a 4 timer. What are you doing?

More than you I can assure you that :rollin

[jARS mEsH sEt]

A root for alzheimers. Not wanker posters who bitch about a non issues.

I know Manu's old but that's just mean :lmao

:rollin

:lmao

[Kool Bob Love]

More than you I can assure you that :rollin

Than why bitch about a 4 timer playing for his country? He has earn that right.

[it's me]

Why. I mean why. Argentina isn't going to win shit with or without him this tournament.

This..... on cue to Turnobili 2.0 next season.

[TheGreatYacht]

Manu a 4 timer. What are you doing?
Kanye is fucking a milf. You're over here playing with your hand. What are you doing?

[Biernutz]

This clown better retire this offseason... Spurs need that 7 million so they can spend it on somebody who's NOT injury prone and a turnover machine

Spurs hater ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

[jARS mEsH sEt]

Than why bitch about a 4 timer playing for his country? He has earn that right.

No shit he's "earned the right to do that." He can do whatever the fuck he wants, but some options clearly show that he cares more about his national team than he does the Spurs team and this is one of them. He's an old, decrepit shitbag who's extremely prone to injury and by playing for the national team he's ensured that we won't even have a chance at the title next year. It's a big "fuck you" to the organization that pays his salary.

[TheGreatYacht]

I know Manu's old but that's just mean :lmao

:rollin

:lmao
Done. :lmao

[Kool Bob Love]

Kanye is fucking a milf. You're over here playing with your hand. What are you doing?

wtf? Kanye has nothing to do with manu winning four rings and playing for the national team. Stay mad bruh.

[Spurs 4 The Win]

Let's just hope they get eliminated early and the coach manages his minutes, does anyone know if they run him into the ground to win games?

[Kool Bob Love]

http://cdn2.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/34521343/20140615_mje_sq8_212.jpg.0_cinema_1050.0.jpg

[TheGreatYacht]

Spurs truther ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Thanks :toast

[Kool Bob Love]

I know Manu's old but that's just mean :lmao

:rollin

:lmao

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bqghdh0CcAA6_Wg.jpg

[TheGreatYacht]

wtf? Kanye has nothing to do with manu winning four rings and playing for the national team. Stay mad bruh.
Rings someone else won have nothing to do with playing for an old ass Argentinan lineup. Stay riding tips bruh

[Kool Bob Love]

Rings someone else won have nothing to do with playing for an old ass Argentinan lineup. Stay riding tips bruh
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqOU2SyCEAAfYY0.jpg:large

[Emperor]

Well hopefully he can get alot of extended rest during the season now that he's gonna probably need it.

[Hemotivo]

It's a big "fuck you" to the organization that pays his salary.

:lol

[it's me]

Yeah the Spurs won a championship. Parker was the leading scorer in the Finals, Kawhi won the MVP, Duncan averaged a double double... Meanwhile Turnobili :lmao

:lmao ...... Ive been reading a few posts of yours, what up? did a be@ner fucked your gf, your mom, your litl sist, or you? :lol ....why you hate mexicans so much? ..... FYI Turnobili isn't a be@ner bro :lmao

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

It's only like 10 extra games overall when you look at it, but I guess the practice and all the extra shit are gonna add up. Just rest him the first month of the season and I think he'll be fine.

[Jenks]

He's an old, decrepit shitbag
Remember that time the Spurs won the championship and completed one of the most compelling storylines in sports history?

That was this week you fucking clown.

[TheGreatYacht]

:lmao ...... Ive been reading a few posts of yours, what up? did a be@ner fucked your gf, your mom, your litl sist, or you? :lol ....why you hate mexicans so much? ..... FYI Turnobili isn't a be@ner bro :lmao
Wtf are you talking about :lmao Manu is from Argentina... I barely understood what you just typed, I'm not racist if that's what you're saying

[jARS mEsH sEt]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bqghdh0CcAA6_Wg.jpg

Our chances of repeating (however slim) are plummeting faster than that decrepit old shitbag's receding hairline :lmao

[Leetonidas]

I get the whole nationalism and pride thing with Manu but come the fuck on, Argentina sucks balls and they aren't winning shit especially with such an old ass team. Same thing with Boris/Parker. Their international play has definitely taken something away from our runs and it's pointless because neither France/Argentina is going to win shit anyway. Just rest already for fucks sake...

[Kool Bob Love]

:cryNo shit he's "earned the right to do that." :cryHe can do whatever the fuck he wants, but some options clearly show that he cares more about his national team than he does the Spurs team and this is one of them. He's an old, :cydecrepit shitbag who's extremely prone to injury and by playing for :crythe national team he's ensured that we won't even have a chance at the title next year. It's a big "fuck you" to the organization that pays his salary.

[TheGreatYacht]

Remember that time the Spurs won the championship and completed one of the most compelling storylines in sports history?

That was this week you fucking clown.

is that why ESPN has been talking about Lebron's next team all week?

[Kool Bob Love]

Our chances of repeating (however slim) are plummeting faster than that decrepit old shitbag's receding hairline :lmao

https://scontent-a-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/q71/s720x720/10402862_10152094725541981_4153560166032778423_n.j pg

[Trill Clinton]

the trolling in here is hilarioushttp://i59.tinypic.com/qzkei1.png

[jARS mEsH sEt]

https://scontent-a-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/q71/s720x720/10402862_10152094725541981_4153560166032778423_n.j pg

Nice picture faggot. The only thing it's missing is a photoshop of manus cock on that champagne bottle and your faggot ass head playing the role of catcher on the other end of the stream.

[Hemotivo]

https://o.twimg.com/2/proxy.jpg?t=HBhXaHR0cDovL2kua2luamEtaW1nLmNvbS9nYX drZXItbWVkaWEvaW1hZ2UvdXBsb2FkL3MtLVY2RjRTVnpnLS0v djRxdjJ6NGZzZGFocG1sa3Rub3MuanBnFIAKFL4GABYAEgA&s=onsv10U3zd4ErFg4URUtB0_UKCRqaFZPOes-1f9-izI

[Trill Clinton]

I get the whole nationalism and pride thing with Manu but come the fuck on, Argentina sucks balls and they aren't winning shit especially with such an old ass team. Same thing with Boris/Parker. Their international play has definitely taken something away from our runs and it's pointless because neither France/Argentina is going to win shit anyway. Just rest already for fucks sake...

i don't like any of our stars over 30 playing international ball in the summer, at least not a lot of minutes. as far as bobo, i don't mind him playing. he's big boned and has a history of getting lazy and coming in training camp out of shape. the summer ball keeps him in shape and he doesn't play as many minutes as tony so i don't worry about him breaking down from fatigue during the season.

[Virgil]

to all the crying bitches... come on, losers, Manu will make your pathetic summer time a little more enjoyable.

[Kool Bob Love]

Nice picture faggot. The only thing it's missing is a photoshop of manus cock on that champagne bottle and your faggot ass head playing the role of catcher on the other end of the stream.

stay mad bruh!!!!!!


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqQCQAcIIAAiqvv.jpg

[Hemotivo]

to all the crying bitches... come on, losers, Manu will make your pathetic summer time a little more enjoyable. :tu

[xmas1997]

I don't think there is much to be concerned about because IMHO the Argentina national team won't get very far, if even past the first round.

[Virgil]

Take Manu for what he is: a fierce competitor who loves his teammates. Next season probably will be his last.

He is saying goodbye to all the players he loved to play with.

Enjoy the run. One year from now there will be no more Manu.

Come one Manu, I want to see you in the podium.

[TheGreatYacht]

So many weak English speakers here... I can't :lmao

[TheGreatYacht]

I don't think there is much to be concerned about because IMHO the Argentina national team won't get very far, if even past the first round.
Only hope

[Poolboy5623]

Come on guys, he's only going to be 39, next season. .

[Fireball]

oh well, the last days were nice though ...

[Kool Bob Love]

So many weak English speakers here... I can't :lmao

You got a pic of embiid who's already breaking down before the draft. Fuck outta here.

[TheGreatYacht]

Come on guys, he's only going to be 39, next season. .
:lmao ^^^^^^^

[it's me]

IMHO..... in all seriousness now... the guy just won a ring and is about to retire. He wants to play one last time with his national team, which has been a big contributor to his career success and him being able to become a spur. Not a big deal. On top of that that great argy generation is pretty much done, they wont play that many games anyway.

[Cry Havoc]

Sit Manu for the first month of the season. No games, light practice drills. We don't need him to blow out regular season scrubs.

[Gino-Step]

Manu should sit out the first 1/2 of the season.

[Two10Whitey]

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2008/0829/nba_g_ginobili_300.jpg

[Kool Bob Love]

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2008/0829/nba_g_ginobili_300.jpg

https://bobcatspanish.pbworks.com/f/Manu+Ginobili+Mouhammad+A-image-1.jpg

[Two10Whitey]

https://bobcatspanish.pbworks.com/f/Manu+Ginobili+Mouhammad+A-image-1.jpg

Too bad this isn't 2004.

[Cherry]

to all the crying bitches... come on, losers, Manu will make your pathetic summer time a little more enjoyable.

[Genjuro]

It's very disappointing. I think this summer's World Championship should be pretty open, with only USA and Spain as big-time contenders, but still I believe Argentina is too old to get really far.

However, it's Manu's choice. He loves playing for this country and with his old teammates, even if every year there are fewer of them.

About the money, do you really believe these things aren't discussed when contracts are signed? That would be a bit naive, if you ask me. After all, he has been a relatively cheap player during his career for a reason (this season as well).

[lmbebo]

Can't stop him. Certainly not in favor of it either.

[Mugen]

Don't care, Duncan rang.

[Clipper Nation]

Where's ElNono to :downspin: dis shit? :lol

[RD2191]

Fuck this clown... Old ass Argentina will do shitty again

[Strategic]

Wish him the best of luck for sure. Since he's showing that he still has plenty in the tank to play ball year round at age 37, maybe it's a good time to trade him for a couple of second round picks? Toron.............. nah, just joking.:rolleyes :violin

[RD2191]

I'm getting sick of international players making money off of the NBA and then fucking them over by playing for their country. What a load of shit. We need more Americans like Tim and Kawhi. And yes, Tim is American.

[Mugen]

I'm getting sick of international players making money off of the NBA and then fucking them over by playing for their country. What a load of shit. We need more Americans like Tim and Kawhi. And yes, Tim is American.

That should be the schtick for next season tbh. Work on it over this summer and unleash it in November.....

[TheGreatYacht]

I'm getting sick of international players making money off of the NBA and then fucking them over by playing for their country. What a load of shit. We need more Americans like Tim and Kawhi. And yes, Tim is American.
Rob always preaching

[RD2191]

That should be the schtick for next season tbh. Work on it over this summer and unleash it in November.....
I have to, It's my mission.

[RD2191]

Rob always preaching
Can I get an Amen?

[Kidd K]

-_-

Manu plays well this offseason, redeems himself sort of, then does this shit.

If he gets injured again next season and it costs us AGAIN, it's going to be hard not to remember him for being a major letdown.

[Texas_Ranger]

Good. 5 is here i dont care i the spurs tank next year.

[Mugen]

:lol I'd rather he rested as well but it didn't even take a week after a championship for people to start shitting on Manu again tbh

[RD2191]

:lol I'd rather he rested as well but it didn't even take a week after a championship for people to start shitting on Manu again tbh
I honestly wouldn't care if he was young nor injury prone, but that isn't the case. His focus should be on the Spurs who took care of him even after that shit he pulled against Miami last season.

[Clipper Nation]

Wish him the best of luck for sure. Since he's showing that he still has plenty in the tank to play ball year round at age 37, maybe it's a good time to trade him for a couple of second round picks? Toron.............. nah, just joking.:rolleyes :violin
Jared Dudley for Client, who says no? :lol

[Mugen]

I honestly wouldn't care if he was young nor injury prone, but that isn't the case. His focus should be on the Spurs who took care of him even after that shit he pulled against Miami last season.

And he rewarded that contract by being arguably our best playoff performer en route to winning a 'ship tbh....

[Johnny RIngo]

Yikes. There goes any chance of a repeat. Duncan should just announce his retirement now. Better to go off on top instead of finishing your career in a second round exit.

A healthy, rested Manu was vital to winning the title this year(carried the team in the first round, conference finals). Tired Manu(2013) was horrible and looked like a liability most of the time.

[kobyz]

I can't describe how much I'm dissepointed right now with the dicision by this fucker... It just tell me that he is setisfy by the last ring and his will and motivation are not on repeating... It so dissepointed because it's the same attitude that led to 2013 playoff Manu version!!!

[TheGreatYacht]

Can I get an Amen?
:toast amen

[cd98]

Damn I knew he'd relive the glory years after dunking on Bosh.

[RD2191]

And he rewarded that contract by being arguably our best playoff performer en route to winning a 'ship tbh....
It was a team effort, all players were instrumental in most of their wins. And what about the upcoming season? What if he gets inured or is too tired to be effective? Then what?

[TheGreatYacht]

Yikes. There goes any chance of a repeat. Duncan should just announce his retirement now. Better to go off on top instead of finishing your career in a second round exit.
Yup

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Nice picture faggot. The only thing it's missing is a photoshop of manus cock on that champagne bottle and your faggot ass head playing the role of catcher on the other end of the stream.

Manu won't score 20 :lmao

[LongtimeSpursFan]

Gi-NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO-bili

[Mugen]

It was a team effort, all players were instrumental in most of their wins. And what about the upcoming season? What if he gets inured or is too tired to be effective? Then what?

Then you rewatch your 2014 Championship DVD because the chubby I got from this last run is gonna last a minimum of 10 years tbh.

[kobyz]

What a soft pussy!!!

[TheGreatYacht]

Jared Dudley for Client, who says no? :lol
I'll take it.

Parker, Green, Leonard, Duncan, Gasol
Mills, Beli, Dudley, Diaw, Splitter

[benefactor]

You guys keep the noise down. I'm having a hard time deciding which Spurs championship shirt I'm going to wear today.

[johnpaulwall21]

He has his gold medal, what else is there to prove? Scola is finished, the team has progressively gotten worse over the years from age. I just think it's a man that cant let go. I bet he even competes in the Olympics if they qualify. He will be relied on heavily if they even want a chance to compete. So here we go having to pray his body holds up.

[Johnny RIngo]

Really disappointed about this. Watching comeback Manu was a joy this season. Was a complete badass in the playoffs. Hate to have to see Manu end his career playing like that TOSB we saw in 2013.

[Ozzy]

I get the whole nationalism and pride thing with Manu but come the fuck on, Argentina sucks balls and they aren't winning shit especially with such an old ass team. Same thing with Boris/Parker. Their international play has definitely taken something away from our runs and it's pointless because neither France/Argentina is going to win shit anyway. Just rest already for fucks sake...


September 22nd, 2013

http://www.guineebasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/france-basket.jpg

Yeah, Eurobasket 2013 really took away a lot from Boris/Parker...

[Clipper Nation]

I'll take it.

Parker, Green, Leonard, Duncan, Gasol
Mills, Beli, Dudley, Diaw, Splitter
You'd be begging for Client back after seeing that fat scrub Dudley waddle up and down the court, brick threes, play zero defense, and then whine for sympathy on Twitter :lol

[Strategic]

The cock in sweaty hand crowd is sure to show up for this thread.

[kobyz]

Son of a bitch! He still need to feel like he owe the team!!

[Gervin44Silas13]

Okay...I'm pissed fuck you Manu ......rest....fuck Agentina I want a back to back title you dickwad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TheGreatYacht]

You'd be begging for Client back after seeing that fat scrub Dudley waddle up and down the court, brick threes, play zero defense, and then whine for sympathy on Twitter :lol
You'll be begging for that fat scrub back after you see Manu get hurt in the preseason, brick stupid fadeaway 3's, and give Lebron half of his points :lol

[Johnny RIngo]

September 22nd, 2013

http://www.guineebasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/france-basket.jpg

Yeah, Eurobasket 2013 really took away a lot from Boris/Parker...

Boris was fine(because he's a role player that plays low minutes) but Parker had his worst regular season in years. Looked terrible in the playoffs outside of those three games against Portland and game 7 against the Mavs. I guess you conveniently forgot about him missing the closeout game against the Blazers or the game 6 against the Thunder.

[Trill Clinton]

Good. 5 is here i dont care i the spurs tank next year.

http://i57.tinypic.com/18d7qw.png

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Glad im still high off the spurs ringing or I'd be really pissed...

[benefactor]

:cry I'm not fat enough feed me more trophies :cry

[Johnny RIngo]

This basically means Spurs have to make a HUGE move in FA for an impact player on the bench. Someone that can take over when Manu's going all 2013 on us. We saw Marco choke hard in the playoffs - he'll never be that guy that can takeover a playoff game. With TOSB Manu and that choker Marco, our bench is going to take a huge hit next year - we're going to need someone that can help them out.

[bigfan]

He has more than earned the right to do whatever the fuck he wants.

[Brazil]

:lmao

Wouldn't be surprised of Boris Diaw jumps ship now. Manu went through all that trouble to give his teammates an "emotional" speech on trying to repeat again only to throw out any chance of repeating :rollin

It has been never on the table Diaw not playing tbh

Parker told Boris tried to get him on board

[RD2191]

He has more than earned the right to do whatever the fuck he wants.
Is the national team taking care of him?

[Kent_in_Atlanta]

From mysanantonio.com: "He has said he doesn’t believe that his strong campaign resulted from having last summer off after wearing down the previous season following the 2012 Olympics. Ginobili also suffered a major ankle injury at the 2008 Olympics, after which he played just 44 games during the regular season."

Yeah, definitely no correlation between rest and performance for an NBA player in his late 30's.

I'd like to see Pop just say "You're resting for 2-3 months no matter what. If you're playing in FIBA, we'll see you in January." 3+ months of the reg season is plenty of time for Manu to get integrated, and they can do without him for the first 1/3 of the season. Easily.

SIT HIM OUT FOR A COUPLE MONTHS!!

[Virgil]

I guess any fanbase must deal with scumbags like the ones who are bitching in this thread... Real losers. Cant take them seriously...

[Johnny RIngo]

He has more than earned the right to do whatever the fuck he wants.

Spurs have a VERY good chance at repeating next year. Manu has basically thrown that out the window for a meaningless international competition. Even if Argentina wins, will anybody care? Most of Argentina's watching the world cup right now. A bball tournament is the last thing on their minds.

[313]

Manu gonna Manu. This is the third title he's going to cost us.

[DMX7]

September 22nd, 2013

http://www.guineebasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/france-basket.jpg

Yeah, Eurobasket 2013 really took away a lot from Boris/Parker...

I thought you were trying to make the opposite point at first. Parker was completely worn down in the Finals just like Ginobili the year before.

Diaw never average a lot of minutes so it worked to his benefit to continue to develop.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

I honestly wouldn't care if he was young nor injury prone, but that isn't the case. His focus should be on the Spurs who took care of him even after that shit he pulled against Miami last season.

:lol

No his focus should be on himself. He is 36 years old and is playing for his national team one more time for his own sake. He is the Michael Jordan of his country and can do whatever he damn well pleases. You are not an athlete, obviously, and you obviously do not hold something so close like foreign players do when playing for their country. Get over yourself. He was our best player this entire playoffs.

[313]

for what?http://i57.tinypic.com/16h1a2c.png

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Spurs have a VERY good chance at repeating next year. Manu has basically thrown that out the window for a meaningless international competition. Even if Argentina wins, will anybody care? Most of Argentina's watching the world cup right now. A bball tournament is the last thing on their minds.

:lol

Yes, many people in Argentina will care...

[Johnny RIngo]

I'm not even angry at Manu. How can you be after that awesome post-season run we saw from him this year? I'm more pissed off at the Argentina basketball federation for their lack of player development and having to rely on a 37 year old to bail them out time after time.

[DMX7]

Boris was fine(because he's a role player that plays low minutes) but Parker had his worst regular season in years. Looked terrible in the playoffs outside of those three games against Portland and game 7 against the Mavs. I guess you conveniently forgot about him missing the closeout game against the Blazers or the game 6 against the Thunder.

Exactly. Parker looked like Ginobili did last season in the Finals. He limped throughout the 2nd half of the playoff run and that's when Kawhi picked up the slack.

[ElNono]

Where's ElNono to :downspin: dis shit? :lol

I'm just finding out thanks to this thread...

Nothing to spin. I'm on the record I would've preferred he didn't play, but c'est la vie... He gave us everything this season, I can't complain about him...

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Just means that the Spurs need to resign Patty no matter what the cost if they want to win again next year.

[313]

:lol

No his focus should be on himself. He is 36 years old and is playing for his national team one more time for his own sake. He is the Michael Jordan of his country and can do whatever he damn well pleases. You are not an athlete, obviously, and you obviously do not hold something so close like foreign players do when playing for their country. Get over yourself. He was our best player this entire playoffs. :lmao he played well but you're reaching. Why did he play well? Because he didn't play in some bs Euro league tournament.

[DMX7]

Manu gonna Manu. This is the third title he's going to cost us.

He sat out last year because it was contract time and he knew he was going to lose money if he didn't.

[davidbowie]

and honeymoon is over

[Johnny RIngo]

:lol

He was our best player this entire playoffs.

Agreed but it's looking like he's going to be one of our worst players next year. Imagine 2013 Manu but two years older...yikes.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

:lmao he played well but you're reaching. Why did he play well? Because he didn't play in some bs Euro league tournament.

:lol no, he was our best player throughout the playoffs.

And did this ever go through your mind: "He played well because he was healthy"

[TampaDude]

I'm getting sick of international players making money off of the NBA and then fucking them over by playing for their country. What a load of shit. We need more Americans like Tim and Kawhi. And yes, Tim is American.

Yeah, they keep saying he's an "international" player, but c'mon, he's from the US Virgin Islands. Might as well have been born in Florida. :lol

[313]

I'm not even angry at Manu. How can you be after that awesome post-season run we saw from him this year? I'm more pissed off at the Argentina basketball federation for their lack of player development and having to rely on a 37 year old to bail them out time after time.

Does he start for them? How heavy are his minutes? If they get eliminated in the first game how much rest will he get?

[Kent_in_Atlanta]

Again folks, this doesn't have the hurt the Spurs at all (assuming he doesn't get injured). Just sit him out for 2 months.

They can easily do without him for first 1/3 of season. Just need him healthy and rested for playoffs.

[TampaDude]

We've got Kawhi and Patty...Spurs will cruise to yet another 50+ win season and a top seed in the West. Rest Manu for the playoffs.

[RD2191]

:lol

No his focus should be on himself. He is 36 years old and is playing for his national team one more time for his own sake. He is the Michael Jordan of his country and can do whatever he damn well pleases. You are not an athlete, obviously, and you obviously do not hold something so close like foreign players do when playing for their country. Get over yourself. He was our best player this entire playoffs.
:lmaoWell his country can pay him 7 million then. And he was good but lets not overrate his value. Kawhi is the reason we won this season. A true American hero. How are the cats though?

[Trill Clinton]

I'm not even angry at Manu. How can you be after that awesome post-season run we saw from him this year? I'm more pissed off at the Argentina basketball federation for their lack of player development and having to rely on a 37 year old to bail them out time after time.


i'm not angry at him for playing for his national team. i will be angry if he's playing a shitload of minutes and gets hurt, though.

[Johnny RIngo]

:lol

Yes, many people in Argentina will care...

I'm sure the twenty people that watch basketball in Argentina will care but most don't even know who the hell Ginobili is. Messi and the football team are the number one priority right now.

[RD2191]

Yeah, they keep saying he's an "international" player, but c'mon, he's from the US Virgin Islands. Might as well have been born in Florida. :lol
Yes. He is as American as Freedom and fake tits.

[313]

:lol no, he was our best player throughout the playoffs.

And did this ever go through your mind: "He played well because he was healthy"

He was healthy because he rested his TOSB legs over the summer. Jesus Christ stop being a troll.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Does he start for them? How heavy are his minutes? If they get eliminated in the first game how much rest will he get?

He's their MJ.. he will get a lot of minutes... only for ten games though

[ElNono]

If anything, the entire tournament lasts 15 days... maybe even less if they get kicked out early... just gotta hope there's no injuries...

[TampaDude]

Yes. He is as American as Freedom and fake tits.

:lol

[rayray2k8]

Reduced role next season during the regular season, Pop will manage minutes.

I mean, this is pretty much what it'll come down to.. Pop is gonna not only find days to rest Manu but also Tim. It's not a big deal. The season is very long

[313]

:lmaoWell his country can pay him 7 million then. And he was good but lets not overrate his value. Kawhi is the reason we won this season. A true American hero. How are the cats though?

[TheGreatYacht]

:lmaoWell his country can pay him 7 million then. And he was good but lets not overrate his value. Kawhi is the reason we won this season. A true American hero. How are the cats though?
This nigga said Manu was the Spurs' best player in the playoffs... I've seen it all

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

I'm sure the twenty people that watch basketball in Argentina will care but most don't even know who the hell Ginobili is. Messi and the football team are the number one priority right now.

:lol look man I know you're upset but don't reach.. he's their most famous basketball player and is one of the top 3 most famous Argentinans in the world...

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

:lmaoWell his country can pay him 7 million then. And he was good but lets not overrate his value. Kawhi is the reason we won this season. A true American hero. How are the cats though?

Doesn't matter. He was still our best player and most consistent this offseason and he can do whatever he wants you tard.

[MeloHype]

As long as he doesn't get injured i don't care what he does

[T Park]

Fuck him! 2012/2013 Manu begin once again! Say good bye for next season!!

Yeah fuck that guy, no like he's helped win 4 rings

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

This nigga said Manu was the Spurs' best player in the playoffs... I've seen it all

Who was better? We can pull some stats up for Kawhi vs. Manu if you'd like

[RD2191]

Doesn't matter. He was still our best player and most consistent this offseason and he can do whatever he wants you tard.
Of course he can, doesn't mean we can't criticize him for his actions.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Of course he can, doesn't mean we can't criticize him for his actions.

Obviously I would prefer him to stay healthy and rest, but he's earned his decision this offseason.

[RD2191]

How many deep runs were we making before Kawhi, Green, and even Spliter? The time when Manu was supposed to be running the show, I'll wait.

[TheGreatYacht]

:lol look man I know you're upset but don't reach..

"Manu was our best player in the playoffs"

A true dipshit^^^^^^^

[Kent_in_Atlanta]

We've got Kawhi and Patty...Spurs will cruise to yet another 50+ win season and a top seed in the West. Rest Manu for the playoffs.

CO-SIGN!!! Rest him!

I don't know if the Spurs will cruise to best record or not. Thunder & Clips could challenge in reg season ... but if the Spurs pick up where they left off a week ago and play at THAT level next postseason, it won't make a damned bit of difference if they have home court in conf finals or not.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

"Manu was our best player in the playoffs"

A true dipshit^^^^^^^

:lol you went AWOL the entire playoffs because Manu shit on your predictions... I don't even know why you have the balls to post in this thread after the abortion of opinions you had before the season and during. Shall I bump them?

[r0drig0lac]

no matter, he will have all the regular season to rest, if possible playing less minutes also very good for this great golden generation

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

How many deep runs were we making before Kawhi, Green, and even Spliter? The time when Manu was supposed to be running the show, I'll wait.

2005.... 2007 he had better numbers than our "MVP"

2011 we had the best record in the league before his injury and he played INJURED during the playoffs and still averaged 22 ppg...

[Johnny RIngo]

I just hope TD retires now. Without a healthy Manu, I don't like our chances...especially if we're going to have to rely on Parker more(who's never been that dependable in the postseason). Our only hope is Kawhi's developing into a star player.

[RD2191]

2005.... 2007 he had better numbers than our "MVP"

2011 we had the best record in the league before his injury and he played INJURED during the playoffs and still averaged 22 ppg...
You mean with a relative prime Tim, okay.

[TampaDude]

CO-SIGN!!! Rest him!

I don't know if the Spurs will cruise to best record or not. Thunder & Clips could challenge in reg season ... but if the Spurs pick up where they left off and play at THAT level next postseason, it won't make a damned bit of different if they have home court in conf finals or not.

Yeah, that's why I said A top seed, not THE top seed. We'll almost surely get a top 3 seed.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

You mean with a relative prime Tim, okay.

:lol so what? He was our leader in ppg off the bench...

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

I'm sure the twenty people that watch basketball in Argentina will care but most don't even know who the hell Ginobili is. Messi and the football team are the number one priority right now.

Tournament doesn't start until August 30th and only last two weeks. Patty, Baynes, Splitter and Boris will be playing there. I guess Patty, Splitter, Boris and Manu want to go Global Frogging.

[TheGreatYacht]

:lol you went AWOL the entire playoffs because Manu shit on your predictions... I don't even know why you have the balls to post in this thread after the abortion of opinions you had before the season and during. Shall I bump them?
Shut your Manutard ass up :lmao

Mr. "Enrique is an idiot for playing for France, look at him limp to the 2nd round" "Enrique costing the Spurs a ship, tbh"

And now you're like "Manu can do whatever he wants, he earned the right to play for Argentina"

Parker had a good 2013 season + plays for France = Heroball chucker

Manu had a good season + plays for Argentina = He's our hero, he earned it

[lil'mo]

Ginobili is such a fucking idiot. He is setting a poor example for his teammates and showing that he is not making the repeat a top priority. What a selfish piece of shit. Honestly though, with the way Manu was talking and acting after this win, who didn't see this coming? Manu is known for biting off more than he can chew, ESPECIALY when his confidence is high. Would be surprised if this costs us re-signing patty, Duncan retiring, etc. Manu doesn't care, why should anyone else?

[Johnny RIngo]

Tournament doesn't start until August 30th and only last two weeks. Patty, Baynes, Splitter and Boris will be playing there. I guess Patty, Splitter, Boris and Manu want to go Global Frogging.

I'm actually cool with all those guys playing. They're role players that don't even play that much minutes in the first place AND they're all relatively young. Still don't understand why a 37 year old is playing off-season basketball though. Basically asking to get injured.

[ElNono]

I just hope TD retires now. Without a healthy Manu, I don't like our chances...especially if we're going to have to rely on Parker more(who's never been that dependable in the postseason). Our only hope is Kawhi's developing into a star player.

didn't you hear? Manu is irrelevant to the Spurs championship aspirations :lol

[024]

Ugh, learn how to say no.

Nothing like having your 37 year old injury prone guard with a reckless play style log even more minutes after a long ass NBA season. I was hoping he would work on his strength and conditioning in the offseason like how he did last summer. In the 2013 finals, he looked like an anorexic teenage girl. Ginobili has one more season left in the NBA, does he really want to spend it tired and injured? Almost tempted that Pop shut him down the first three months to give him a proper offseason but then why are the Spurs paying him $7 million?

[ElNono]

You mean with a relative prime Tim, okay.

:lol so what you have, rob? 1st round exit?

[boutons_deux]

if AR had a serious chance of winning anything, let Manu help his country. Not very prudent at his age, but the foreign guys have always said how important it is to them to play for their country.

Does AR have a chance?

[T Park]

It's his last chance to play for the national team. He won't be playing by Rio.

With how much he can be rested in the regular season if Mills is brought back this isn't as giant a concern as in the past.

He can pretty much take off the entire months of November and December.

[jARS mEsH sEt]

Shut your Manutard ass up :lmao

Mr. "Enrique is an idiot for playing for France, look at him limp to the 2nd round" "Enrique costing the Spurs a ship, tbh"

And now you're like "Manu can do whatever he wants, he earned the right to play for Argentina"

Parker had a good 2013 season + plays for France = Heroball chucker

Manu had a good season + plays for Argentina = He's our hero, he earned it

:lmao there should be a rule against shitting on No lyfe cum-bucket this much. Shit's too easy :rollin He practically does all the work himself with his dumb ass, blatantly homer, hypocritical takes.

[RD2191]

:lol so what you have, rob? 1st round exit?
Too early to call it, maybe we make it out of the 1st.

[Johnny RIngo]

:lol look man I know you're upset but don't reach.. he's their most famous basketball player and is one of the top 3 most famous Argentinans in the world...

Seriously doubt that. Maradona, Messi, Agüero. Three off the top of my head. Add any random player from their soccer team and it's more than likely he's more popular than Manu.

[TheGreatYacht]

:lmao there should be a rule against shitting on No lyfe cum-bucket this much. Shit's too easy :rollin He practically does all the work himself with his dumb ass, blatantly homer, hypocritical takes.
No BS it's literally the same shit with this dude

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Seriously doubt that. Maradona, Messi, Agüero. Three off the top of my head. Add any player from their soccer team and it's more than likely he's more popular than Manu.

Aguero is not more popular than Manu.

Agree on Maradona and Messi, though..

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Manu will never score 20 again

http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20131017164655/cardfight/images/a/af/You-dont-say.jpeg

[Johnny RIngo]

didn't you hear? Manu is irrelevant to the Spurs championship aspirations :lol

I love Kawhi but he wasn't more important than Manu in this playoff run. Even at 37, Manu's one of the most impactful players in the NBA. A healthy Manu gives you a legit chance at title contention. When Tony went AWOL against the Mavs and Thunder, Manu was there to pick us up.

[r0drig0lac]

I'm sure the twenty people that watch basketball in Argentina will care but most don't even know who the hell Ginobili is. Messi and the football team are the number one priority right now.

wow

[T Park]

I love Kawhi but he wasn't more important than Manu in this playoff run. Even at 37, Manu's one of the most impactful players in the NBA. A healthy Manu gives you a legit chance at title contention. When Tony went AWOL against the Mavs and Thunder, Manu was there to pick us up.

Injured = AWOL? Fascinating.

[ElNono]

Everybody was important... I think Manu will be ok as long as there's no injuries... he has a new plan for taking care of himself, which worked well last offseason, and I doubt it's going to change this summer, regardless if he's with the NT or not...

I would've preferred he didn't play due to the injury risk... but I can't see him logging that many minutes in what's potentially 5-6 games max...

[timtonymanu]

He got us #5. Who fucking cares?! I dont want him playing either but this isn't a big deal.

[Brazil]

Everybody was important... I think Manu will be ok as long as there's no injuries... he has a new plan for taking care of himself, which worked well last offseason, and I doubt it's going to change this summer, regardless if he's with the NT or not...

I would've preferred he didn't play due to the injury risk... but I can't see him logging that many minutes in what's potentially 5-6 games max...

:lol damage control operation engaged


on a side note, I hope Boris is not gonna convinced TP to play :lol

[ElNono]

:lol damage control operation engaged

on a side note, I hope Boris is not gonna convinced TP to play :lol

Nah... I'm firmly in the camp of I wish he didn't play. I don't think they have a realistic shot to win...

[Manu'sMagicalLeftHand]

:lol :lol :lol
Told you all who were "b-b-but Manu resigned from NT". He'll play in it until his legs can endure it.

TBH Spurs should offer him an extension to 2016 and double his salary just for the lolz in here.

He won't be carrying the offensive load for NT, he will be used for stretches. FIBA games are 40 minutes and most he will play is 12-15 games between warm-ups and a very deep (and unlikely) run by Argentina.

[Big Empty]

Im ok with that. He helped get us 5! Im sure Pop will rest the shit out of him during the season

[jag]

ElNono working overtime right now.

[Dawkins]

He just made the Spurs win the Championship with his play and some guys are hating on him. Stupid fools! Manu can do whatever he wants, he's got nothing left to prove...

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

The only positive I can see of this is that Pop and Co. know that Mills and Diaw are coming back. B/c last year, both Pop and RC told him not to play in the FIBA Americas tourney.

If both come back, it won't be that big of a deal. The Spurs are very deep and can do without Manu for most of the regular season. But that depends on both Mills and Diaw returning, which all signs point to them returning at this point. Remember Pop called Mills the next 6th man for the Spurs last year.

[Johnny RIngo]

He just made the Spurs win the Championship with his play and some guys are hating on him. Stupid fools! Manu can do whatever he wants, he's got nothing left to prove...

I'm not even angry at Manu. I'm more pissed at the Argy national team for asking him back over and over again. Fuckers should leave him alone and stop guilt-tripping him into playing using the national pride BS.

[~Sweetmelody~]

Well, that was quick...This board is bipolar or on drugs or both!

Happy Manu will represent his country. His loyalty, passion and competitiveness is what makes him and the other International players a perfect Spur. A Family.

It might not be what any of us want but we have to respect his decision and support our family.

[Johnny RIngo]

The only positive I can see of this is that Pop and Co. know that Mills and Diaw are coming back. B/c last year, both Pop and RC told him not to play in the FIBA Americas tourney.

If both come back, it won't be that big of a deal. The Spurs are very deep and can do without Manu for most of the regular season. But that depends on both Mills and Diaw returning, which all signs point to them returning at this point. Remember Pop called Mills the next 6th man for the Spurs last year.

Manu's decision to play kinda changes what the team needs this off-season. Before, it seemed obvious that we should go after a backup SF and another reliable big. But if we're going to see 2013 Manu out there, we might need another playmaker on the bench.

[desvelada]

I didn't think my Spanish was that bad... When I read his comment "Estoy adentro!", then clicked on the link which lead to the video which is titled "See You in 2014" I just thought he meant he was in the video. He was featured in the video (as are a few other Spurs)! Any chance people just read the message wrong? **fingers crossed**

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

I'm not even angry at Manu. I'm more pissed at the Argy national team for asking him back over and over again. Fuckers should leave him alone and stop guilt-tripping him into playing using the national pride BS.

Truth be told, Argentina have a cakewalk group (easiest of the 4) and wouldn't have to face France or Spain until the Quarters or Semifinals. As long as he plays like he did this past season, mostly passing and 3 pointers, he should be fine. But no more Old Manu El Contusion play.

[TE]

He got us #5. Who fucking cares?! I dont want him playing either but this isn't a big deal.
This...

Manu will play but I don't think the Argie coaching staff will put him in a position to injure himself.

[TE]

One thing is for sure, Pop will have to sit Manu for a month maybe more.

[024]

Manu's decision to play kinda changes what the team needs this off-season. Before, it seemed obvious that we should go after a backup SF and another reliable big. But if we're going to see 2013 Manu out there, we might need another playmaker on the bench.
That's why the Spurs brought in Belinelli. He is Ginobili insurance. He's definitely going to play a larger role next season. New players usually have a bump their second year with the Spurs and I want to see Chicago playoffs Belinelli instead of sitting on the bench Belinelli.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Manu's decision to play kinda changes what the team needs this off-season. Before, it seemed obvious that we should go after a backup SF and another reliable big. But if we're going to see 2013 Manu out there, we might need another playmaker on the bench.

No, not really. People forget Beli did great last year and will only be better next year. So what the Spurs lost the majority of their games against playoff opponents early on, they still got the best record and won the Championship.

Spurs can defer to Diaw to do most of the playmaking off the bench. Like I said before the playoffs started, this year the Spurs weren't solely depended on Manu's bench play like they were in '13 playoffs. Spurs do need him, but they aren't entirely depended on him like last year.

[benstanfield]

:toast International roster :toast

[024]

This...

Manu will play but I don't think the Argie coaching staff will put him in a position to injure himself.
I think Spurs fans should know by now Ginobili only has an on-off mode. There is no in between. When he steps on that court, he'll give it his all and that means playing his reckless style.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

I think Spurs fans should know by now Ginobili only has an on-off mode. There is no in between. When he steps on that court, he'll give it his all and that means playing his reckless style.

Well, he was only reckless a couple times this whole past offseason. Gives one hope that he won't be in two months time.

[TheGreatYacht]

Spurs don't win the championship without Homecourt

& Manu fans are actually suggesting resting Manu for 1/3 of the season?!?!

Your boy should take a paycut then if Spurs are gonna play without 7M of the cap for awhile...

Like someone already said, Argentina doesn't care about basketball when the World f*cking Cup is going on

[spursparker9]

Fuck. This is it. Parker might as well play also.

I hope Argentina get blown out by 30 pts in the 1st quarter every game and the coach put the scrubs up for the rest of the game.

[ElNono]

ElNono working overtime right now.

:lol hell no, laughing at Italy right now

[TheGreatYacht]

Fuck. This is it. Parker might as well play also.

I hope Argentina get blown out by 30 pts in the 1st quarter every game and the coach put the scrubs up for the rest of the game.
Parker ain't allowed to play for his country, according to ST. Only 8 can

[kaji157]

As i said in another thread i am ok either way.
Pop has discovered this year a formula to revive a player that has been playing all summer (Parker). Give him a month off and let him get back to competition slowly, the Spurs won´t need much from him on the RS and Belinelli showed that even if he can´t stay on court in the PO he´s great for the regular season and keeping Manu fresh. So no trouble there.
I say that Pop will manage Ginobili situation much better than other seasons, where he usually rode him early because he was more in rhythm than his teammates, making him a focal point to start the season only to latter realize that he couldn´t keep up.
I expect Pop to figure out a way to have Ginobili effective by playoff time weather if he plays this summer or not.
I hope most of you hope for me to be right.

[Prose]

Dammit!

[TheGreatYacht]

As i said in another thread i am ok either way.
Pop has discovered this year a formula to revive a player that has been playing all summer (Parker). Give him a month off and let him get back to competition slowly, the Spurs won´t need much from him on the RS and Belinelli showed that even if he can´t stay on court in the PO he´s great for the regular season and keeping Manu fresh. So no trouble there.
I say that Pop will manage Ginobili situation much better than other seasons, where he usually rode him early because he was more in rhythm than his teammates, making him a focal point to start the season only to latter realize that he couldn´t keep up.
I expect Pop to figure out a way to have Ginobili effective by playoff time weather if he plays this summer or not.
I hope most of you hope for me to be right.
One problem... Pop gave Parker 1 week off... With Mills on the team

Nobody fucking knows what this roster will look like next year, and this bum is already throwing the season down the drain

[Diego20]

Let's blame Spain 2014 if Manu sucked next season, not now.

[spurspokesman]

He helped get number 5 so kudos to him and his wishes.

[Diego20]

:lol

World Cup would have finished when FIBA Basketball World Cup comes. Football World Cup from 12 June to 12 July. FIBA BASKETBALL from 30 AUGUST to 14 September.

[poeticism707]

What a moron.

Per par.

At least we know now

that Gino will be missing the entire

2015 postseason.

Get's his 7m a year contract

from the Spurs,

and it's he all of sudden

gives the FO the finger,

and thinks he's 25 again.

Same dance,

same old song.

[Diego20]

Spurs don't win the championship without Homecourt

& Manu fans are actually suggesting resting Manu for 1/3 of the season?!?!

Your boy should take a paycut then if Spurs are gonna play without 7M of the cap for awhile...

Like someone already said, Argentina doesn't care about basketball when the World f*cking Cup is going on

Football World Cup from 12 June to 12 July. FIBA BASKETBALL from 30 AUGUST to 14 September.

Btw Basketball is the second most important sport in ARGENTINA.

[TheGreatYacht]

Football World Cup from 12 June to 12 July. FIBA BASKETBALL from 30 AUGUST to 14 September.

Sup bro
Maybe Manu knows Argentina will be in mourning after they lose to 'Murica in the WC

[kaji157]

One problem... Pop gave Parker 1 week off... With Mills on the team

Nobody fucking knows what this roster will look like next year, and this bum is already throwing the season down the drain

Ginobili´s replaccement is Belinelli and he IS on the team. And this BUM is the second best SG of his era arguably. Just because you are a society that calls itself proud of your nation but disregard international representation that doesn´t mean that Ginobili should be criticziced for what he is rightfully choosing.
Take for example Parker. Who played 3 straight years for his NT, i didn´t see people bitching around over here.
Manu has never played back to back tournaments for Argentina, he was always caution on not playing back to back summers (with the only exception being a 11 games qualification tournament argentina hosted) , so there is no reason to be shitting about everything he does.

[SpurPadre]

Reduced role next season during the regular season, Pop will manage minutes.

Argentina will manage his minutes too. He'll be nothing but a glorified cheerleader to inspire his countrymen, tbh. That will be his role. I don't know why people here are losing their shit over it. He's not going to play the minutes TP played for France last year.

[SpurPadre]

Maybe Manu knows Argentina will be in mourning after they lose to 'Murica in the WC

You should change that to blue font, tbh.

[alpha_HaZE]

relax clowns, I am sure Manu wants to celebrate his latest ring with his friends and teammates in the Argentinian National Team. He wont push himself, watch.

[Mel_13]

:cry I'm not fat enough feed me more trophies :cry

:lmao

I'll be sending you a PM with my paypal info so you can buy me a new keyboard.

[Johnny RIngo]

Ginobili´s replaccement is Belinelli and he IS on the team.

We're fucked then. God help the Spurs if they think Marco can replicate Ginobili's production.


Take for example Parker. Who played 3 straight years for his NT, i didn´t see people bitching around over here.

You clearly haven't visited Spurstalk in the past year.

[alpha_HaZE]

relax clowns, I am sure Manu wants to celebrate his latest ring with his friends and teammates in the Argentinian National Team. He wont push himself, watch.and am sure he 'll push and inspire others to play better :)

[BillMc]

Pop should just sit him until December to force him to have time off. "Your season starts on Christmas, Manu." Our depth can carry us first half of the season.

But I understand why he's doing what he's doing. His country and those national team teammates mean a hell of a lot to him. I can't criticize him for that.