From Downtown
04-29-2018, 11:38 AM
https://www.lanacion.com.ar/2130051-la-columna-de-manu-en-lo-individual-me-fue-mejor-de-lo-que-esperaba
I don't speak Spanish so I won't even attempt to translate it but I was able to understand most things so I'll give you a little summary of the article
He basically says Spurs were disappointed finding themselves fighting for a playoff spot coming from a 67 wins season last year, but they had to deal with stuff they weren't used to this year, still he believes they could have had a better season and Kawhi's absence can't be used as an excuse or as the only reason it all went the way it went
As for the series against the Warriors he talks about how for them missing Curry wasn't the same about the Spurs missing Kawhi because they have more alternatives, then he says Spurs a good game 2 and were disappointed they couldn't get a win despite playing well, then going down 3-0 they knew they had very few chances, but played great in Game 4 and had an acceptable Game 5
A lot was said about him throwing the ball up in the air at the end of Game 5 but he was frustrated with the way it ended, his turnover and Durant's shot, they all believed they could've won it
The team had to rely on him much more than last year because of injuries, he expected to have a smaller role when he decided to come back and is quite satisfied with the way he played and was up to the challenge because he had lower expectations
Physically he had minor problems during the playoffs, a few hits and some Achilles tendon pain, but overall he felt good and didn't struggle throughout the season, that was his main concern
He still doesn't know what to do with retirement, the situation is not different from what it was the last few years, he'll see how he feels mentally and physically in a couple of months
He won't follow the rest of the playoffs closely but he supports Phila and GSW because of his friendship with the two headcoaches and because he loves the way Golden State, especially Curry, Thompson and Durant, play
I don't speak Spanish so I won't even attempt to translate it but I was able to understand most things so I'll give you a little summary of the article
He basically says Spurs were disappointed finding themselves fighting for a playoff spot coming from a 67 wins season last year, but they had to deal with stuff they weren't used to this year, still he believes they could have had a better season and Kawhi's absence can't be used as an excuse or as the only reason it all went the way it went
As for the series against the Warriors he talks about how for them missing Curry wasn't the same about the Spurs missing Kawhi because they have more alternatives, then he says Spurs a good game 2 and were disappointed they couldn't get a win despite playing well, then going down 3-0 they knew they had very few chances, but played great in Game 4 and had an acceptable Game 5
A lot was said about him throwing the ball up in the air at the end of Game 5 but he was frustrated with the way it ended, his turnover and Durant's shot, they all believed they could've won it
The team had to rely on him much more than last year because of injuries, he expected to have a smaller role when he decided to come back and is quite satisfied with the way he played and was up to the challenge because he had lower expectations
Physically he had minor problems during the playoffs, a few hits and some Achilles tendon pain, but overall he felt good and didn't struggle throughout the season, that was his main concern
He still doesn't know what to do with retirement, the situation is not different from what it was the last few years, he'll see how he feels mentally and physically in a couple of months
He won't follow the rest of the playoffs closely but he supports Phila and GSW because of his friendship with the two headcoaches and because he loves the way Golden State, especially Curry, Thompson and Durant, play