Official Thank You Manu aka 3rd Greatest Spur of All-Time Thread

[FkLA]

We all know the other thread was full of backhanded compliments. Thanks to my favorite athlete of all-time and the fiercest competitor this franchise has ever seen. His body has given out on him but he gave us all he had for 13 years. Truly going to be sad to see him hang them up. Hope Pop starts him and lets him give us all he has one more time tbh. :cry

Here's to the third best Spur of all-time. :bobo


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knyFp9gnfuU


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZRducHYars

[Malik Hairston]

Forever underrated because his peak was during the raw numbers era and he sacrificed for the team to come off the bench, which was unheard of at the time, tbh..if his peak had coincided with the advanced metrics era, his impact would have resonated better with the casual fan and media that focuses on PPG, etc..

He's also the face of the Eurostep that has become the signature move in the NBA's transition game, along with one of the pioneers of flopping, which is also a huge part of the game..massive influence, tbh..

Manu: "Danny, you start, I'll come off the bench because it's better for the team"
Other players that won't be named: "I can't believe they keep leaving him open:lol"

[davidbowie]

is Manu The best basketball player with a bald spot ever

[Diego20]

#3 Spurs all time..

:bobo

[FkLA]

Forever underrated because his peak was during the raw numbers era and he sacrificed for the team to come off the bench, which was unheard of at the time, tbh..if his peak had coincided with the advanced metrics era, his impact would have resonated better with the casual fan and media that focuses on PPG, etc..

He's also the face of the Eurostep that has become the signature move in the NBA's transition game, along with one of the pioneers of flopping, which is also a huge part of the game..massive influence, tbh..

Manu: "Danny, you start, I'll come off the bench because it's better for the team"
Other players that won't be named: "I can't believe they keep leaving him open:lol"

:bobo :cry

[HI-FI]

Forever underrated because his peak was during the raw numbers era and he sacrificed for the team to come off the bench, which was unheard of at the time, tbh..if his peak had coincided with the advanced metrics era, his impact would have resonated better with the casual fan and media that focuses on PPG, etc..

He's also the face of the Eurostep that has become the signature move in the NBA's transition game, along with one of the pioneers of flopping, which is also a huge part of the game..massive influence, tbh..

Manu: "Danny, you start, I'll come off the bench because it's better for the team"
Other players that won't be named: "I can't believe they keep leaving him open:lol"
This. His impact goes way beyond the bean3r love for him, he would've been a game changer anywhere. As for that infamous quote, I had such a bad feeling when Toxie said it. When you're that close to completing the mission and assholes are looking out for their own, it usually doesn't end well.

Whats up with all these goodbye threads, people really think this is it for Manu and Tim? I really hope not, what a shitty way to go out unless Spurs win. I hope both can stick around another year, I think they still got it in them.

[Malik Hairston]

This. His impact goes way beyond the bean3r love for him, he would've been a game changer anywhere. As for that infamous quote, I had such a bad feeling when Toxie said it. When you're that close to completing the mission and assholes are looking out for their own, it usually doesn't end well.

Whats up with all these goodbye threads, people really think this is it for Manu and Tim? I really hope not, what a shitty way to go out unless Spurs win. I hope both can stick around another year, I think they still got it in them.

I'd be shocked if Duncan retires, but I think Manu will, tbh..he doesn't look like he's playing with the same intensity that he's known for, probably the end of the line..

[AntiChrist]

Most entertaining Spur -- ever.

[baseline bum]

Such disrespect to Ice in this thread. Manu's pretty clearly ahead of every other Spurs player besides Duncan, Robinson, and Gervin though.

[baseline bum]

Second favorite game of Manu's career

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[baseline bum]

Best game of his career, clinching the 2007 NBA championship

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[Agloco]

ill give Manu 4th best. Lol @3rd

[baseline bum]

I'd be shocked if Duncan retires, but I think Manu will, tbh..he doesn't look like he's playing with the same intensity that he's known for, probably the end of the line..

I'm hopeful with Tim since the wheels haven't fallen off yet.

[AlexJones]

Can someone make a dribbling comparison video of Ginobili versus George Gervin?

[DarrinS]

Second favorite game of Manu's career

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[tholdren]

Yes, I also thought he was lacking something. Manu will never get the credit he deserves, so it's futile to try and explain it to others. There really has never been a more "team" oriented player in the history of the NBA. There is no statistic that gauges the "correct" basketball play, on offense or on defense. Manu has a shit-ton of wins in the regular season and the playoffs, he assisted with Duncan's career, which could arguably be one of the best of all time, and he is the most decorated player in the NBA, I think. Like duncan, you will never see another Manu, so it's bittersweet. His turnovers were infuriating at times, but were quickly erased when he would save the Spurs, and either way Pop never had to tell Manu to "turn up the intensity," or explain to him the concept of "loyalty." Dude is an all around great player, first ballot HOF'er, and consummate pro, and I hope he's not done.

[mkurts]

Prime Ginobili is awe inspiring, ranks only behind Duncan, Robinson and Gervin in the Hall of greatest Spurs players.

[Horse]

Win lose or draw I'm wearing my Manu jersey tomorrow night.

[diego]

ive noticed in these threads that very few spurs fans appreciate what manu did in '10 and '11, where he was pretty clearly the teams best player, with duncan really struggling without any help in the frontline and pieces of shit like bogans, rj, bonner and blair getting big minutes, and playing through injury (the broken nose against dallas in '10, the broken arm against memphis in '11) and making a huge difference for the team (dont forget, 2010 the spurs were struggling mightily until manu went on a tear and took them to the playoffs and avenged the 09 loss he couldnt play in; the 2011 spurs were the n°1 seed with manu as their best player, I still think had he played game 1 in 2011 we beat the grizzlies).

[Mugen]

:toast to a hell of a career tbh.....

[spursparker9]

is Manu The best basketball player with a bald spot ever

Nah.

Its KD

[Sean Cagney]

Win lose or draw I'm wearing my Manu jersey tomorrow night.

I got one of those as well, will probably break it out. I have him, D Robs, Timmays and an old Elliott one I got for cheap later but the Manu one is probably my fave.

[Doctor J]

ive noticed in these threads that very few spurs fans appreciate what manu did in '10 and '11, where he was pretty clearly the teams best player, with duncan really struggling without any help in the frontline and pieces of shit like bogans, rj, bonner and blair getting big minutes, and playing through injury (the broken nose against dallas in '10, the broken arm against memphis in '11) and making a huge difference for the team (dont forget, 2010 the spurs were struggling mightily until manu went on a tear and took them to the playoffs and avenged the 09 loss he couldnt play in; the 2011 spurs were the n°1 seed with manu as their best player, I still think had he played game 1 in 2011 we beat the grizzlies).

THIS!

[DarrinS]

http://youtu.be/KFU-wXsRhic

[Mikeanaro]

ive noticed in these threads that very few spurs fans appreciate what manu did in '10 and '11, where he was pretty clearly the teams best player, with duncan really struggling without any help in the frontline and pieces of shit like bogans, rj, bonner and blair getting big minutes, and playing through injury (the broken nose against dallas in '10, the broken arm against memphis in '11) and making a huge difference for the team (dont forget, 2010 the spurs were struggling mightily until manu went on a tear and took them to the playoffs and avenged the 09 loss he couldnt play in; the 2011 spurs were the n°1 seed with manu as their best player, I still think had he played game 1 in 2011 we beat the grizzlies).
George Gervin did it too, it was during the ´46 season he played with a broken rib, broken nostril, broken armpit and cockpit :lmao
Rob and Duncan were/are bigs they never had the court vision or the speed, the passing Manu had and 50 more things but we´ve got to respect Shorge.:lmao

[baseline bum]

Can you believe this was ten years ago?

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[spursparker9]

Time really flies

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[FkLA]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEYVtU--QVo

:cry

[tholdren]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEYVtU--QVo

:cry
Man that was some good stuff. Killer hair

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[diego]

Can you believe this was ten years ago?





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there are good recent ones too, i especially like the last one clowning dirk all game :lol

[FkLA]

His coming out party. No Timmy, no Enrique and still took Shaq, Kobe, Malone and Payton to double OT. Probably when I first realized how special he was going to be and the day he became my favorite player. Young Manu was so cot damn deadly tbh. :cry


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8zhDrzorXs

[jiggy_55]

He probably knows deep inside if he is going to retire or not, and if he is, I expect a couple of vintage Manu plays tonight. He will not want to end his career on a really poor game.
I feel he is gonna show up big with a couple of vintage steals or vintage drives into the paint and hopefully a W. He played very well last season in that Game 7 vs. Dallas and the last game vs. Miami.

[Johnny RIngo]

This was a great one. Scored 24 straight points at one point in the game.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QY-0nevX10

[Duncanforthree]

That Lakers 4HOF game was special as fuck.

He almost beat them all single handedly.

Epic game. Even for a loss.

[Johnny RIngo]

His coming out party. No Timmy, no Enrique and still took Shaq, Kobe, Malone and Payton to double OT. Probably when I first realized how special he was going to be and the day he became my favorite player. Young Manu was so cot damn deadly tbh. :cry


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8zhDrzorXs

Amazing game. Can't believe he didn't get more touches in the playoff series against them later that year. Instead, Pop's plan was to let Tony chuck the Spurs out of that series. Here's the percentages against the Lakers.

.594 TS% - Manu
.534 TS% - Duncan
.421 TS% - Enrique

And Pop's plan was to give Tony the most shot attempts:

19 FGA/g - Enrique
15 FGA/g - Duncan
10 FGA/g - Manu

smh

[pgardn]

There are obviously eras for teams. But..

Not mentioning George Gervin when talking Spurs basketball...
Ya just don't know history.
Go talk to your dad and read some. My father likes to rant on, let him. He might also enjoy seeing you again.
You gotta embrace the whole of what is Spurs basketball. Especially before game 7.

[100%duncan]

2nd Greatest Spur of All Time :worthy:

[perfectdark]

manu sacrificed personal stats for the team, something all these low iq players can never do.

[TE]

Thread makes me feel old. That 2005 championship is still the best for me.

[DD]

1. Duncan
2. Ginobili
3. Gervin
4. Leonard
5. Bowen

[Dingle Barry]

No pro athlete has ever played every single game with the fervent intensity and passion of Manu Ginobili. He's a true basketball warrior legend.

[FkLA]

Amazing game. Can't believe he didn't get more touches in the playoff series against them later that year. Instead, Pop's plan was to let Tony chuck the Spurs out of that series. Here's the percentages against the Lakers.

.594 TS% - Manu
.534 TS% - Duncan
.421 TS% - Enrique

And Pop's plan was to give Tony the most shot attempts:

19 FGA/g - Enrique
15 FGA/g - Duncan
10 FGA/g - Manu

smh

Wow. I knew Enrique disappeared (per par) after the Spurs built up the 2-0 series lead but didn't know he had taken more shots than the best player on the planet at the time. Now he's out there taking the same amount of shots as Kawhi despite shooting 30% from the field. Some things never change smh.


That Lakers 4HOF game was special as fuck.


He almost beat them all single handedly.

Epic game. Even for a loss.

With guys like Shane Heal, Jason Hart and Rasho by his side. Yet people still question whether he would've made a good #1 on another team. :lol

[TampaDude]

Manu Ginobili has the highest career win % among all active NBA players.

Of course, Tony Parker and Tim Duncan are second and third, respectively.

[DAF86]

Most unique player ever.

[UZER]

Wow. I knew Enrique disappeared (per par) after the Spurs built up the 2-0 series lead but didn't know he had taken more shots than the best player on the planet at the time. Now he's out there taking the same amount of shots as Kawhi despite shooting 30% from the field. Some things never change smh.

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With guys like Shane Heal, Jason Hart and Rasho by his side. Yet people still question whether he would've made a good #1 on another team. :lol

Eh, he wouldn't have last as long as he has on another team. He should be thanking pop for preserving his career and allowing him to make more money over time, even with smaller contracts, than if he had signed one big one because that's all he would lasted through, if even that.

[Spursmania]

Not now guys-this is torture. There will be plenty of time for us to remember our Spur greats! Hurts too much now to remember the greatness of Manu when we still have a game 7 to play. Pretty painful and sure as hell makes me feel old.:ihit

[r0drig0lac]

favorite player ever since 2001 Kinder Bologna

[Capster]

Most entertaining Spur -- ever.

Thanks for saying this! Yes, Yes, Yes!!! GINOOOOBILLLLIIIIII! He has been my favorite Spur for years and years! What a class act!

[DMC]

We all know the other thread was full of backhanded compliments. Thanks to my favorite athlete of all-time and the fiercest competitor this franchise has ever seen. His body has given out on him but he gave us all he had for 13 years. Truly going to be sad to see him hang them up. Hope Pop starts him and lets him give us all he has one more time tbh. :cry

Here's to the third best Spur of all-time. :bobo


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knyFp9gnfuU


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZRducHYars
That first video is unwatchable because of the shitty music.

[buttsR4rebounding]

Sorry, George Gervin is 3rd all-time Spur. 4 time scoring champ...3 years in a row. Just because he didn't play with a Tim Duncan or DRob doesn't mean he wasn't the 3rd best Spur of all-time.