Manu Decision Watch

[Immortal Spur]

Any threads for this??? I wonder when we are gonna hear from him...

[cutewizard]

:boboManu pls come vack.....

[testies]

If Manu doesn't come back we have Murray and Mills as ball handlers. That would probably the two worst ball handling poing guards in the league right now

[BatManu20]

One more year.

[J_Paco]

If Manu doesn't come back we have Murray and Mills as ball handlers. That would probably the two worst ball handling poing guards in the league right now

Um, Derrick White can also handle the ball and would likely soak up Manu's minutes (with Mills or Murray).

As much as it pains to say this the team needs to finally move on from the "Big 3" era. Start playing the young guards (not just Murray) and building them up with NBA reps (White killed in the G League and needs NBA time].

[mkurts]

Need him to come back for another year while the noobies grow up, if they grow up at all

[Fireball]

i want that Manu/Poeltl pick and roll in the second unit ... please come back Manu!

[testies]

Um, Derrick White can also handle the ball and would likely soak up Manu's minutes (with Mills or Murray).

As much as it pains to say this the team needs to finally move on from the "Big 3" era. Start playing the young guards (not just Murray) and building them up with NBA reps (White killed in the G League and needs NBA time].
:lol

[cutewizard]

:bobo....Manu interacting with Derozan and Belli and Walker and White in a mentorship capacity would be great........

[MaNu4Tres]

If Manu doesn't come back we have Murray and Mills as ball handlers. That would probably the two worst ball handling poing guards in the league right now

Don't get caught up in labels like PG, DeRozan and White can both handle it in the PnR better than any Spur on the roster last season.

[Dex]

Last year he decided on July 19th...so should probably be any day now.

I don't follow his social media much so unsure if he is still posting vacation pictures, but doubt we get an answer until that is over.

[urunobili]

#onemoreyear

[rjv]

after hearing what pop said of walker (how his game reminds him of manu's game), it would be great to see manu come back as a mentor to him.

[Keepin' it real]

All good things come to an end -- retire.

And thanks!
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[BackHome]

Manu will always be great want him back one more year!!!

[SpursDynasty85]

In some way or another the big 3 plus d rob should have FO positions. It's the best way we can recruit in the future for free agents and maintain a winning culture. Manu should come back to play back SF and mentor. Give him a raise if you have to.

[21209]

If he does come back, he would be the last of the big 3 to depart.

I never would have thought that five years ago.

[exstatic]

after hearing what pop said of walker (how his game reminds him of manu's game), it would be great to see manu come back as a mentor to him.

What I took from Pop's statements was that LW4 reminded him of Manu as a PERSON. Manu was more his own man than probably any other Spurs player who had a long career playing at AS level. He and Pop almost didn't click at all, and it was pretty touch and go for a while. Pop's a different guy now, though.

I think he sees a kid who is very intelligent and independent in his thinking.

[exstatic]

If he does come back, he would be the last of the big 3 to depart.

I never would have thought that five years ago.

I think Tony's injury rapidly accelerated his decline, and the combination of all of the young guards, and his almost complete inability to play D anymore made his departure necessary.

[SAGirl]

Still waiting for Manu news...

[Mugen]

Manu's retirement, while fully expected, would be a solid kick in the nuts in a rough offseason tbh.

[jjktkk]

One more year.

[J_Paco]

:lol

What is so funny? That you want a 41 year old to be a primary ballhandler/playmaker in the NBA?

I agree, that is a hilariously stupid idea.

[Immortal Spur]

One more year.

[21209]

I think Tony's injury rapidly accelerated his decline, and the combination of all of the young guards, and his almost complete inability to play D anymore made his departure necessary.

I was thinking more in terms of Manu contemplating retirement every season since that time.

I thought he'd be the first of the big 3 to leave (retire).

No arguments from me on your point on Tony. Pretty much the same with Timmy. He may not have left in FA, but his departure was the result of his good right knee being injured.

[exstatic]

I was thinking more in terms of Manu contemplating retirement every season since that time.

I thought he'd be the first of the big 3 to leave (retire).

No arguments from me on your point on Tony. Pretty much the same with Timmy. He may not have left in FA, but his departure was the result of his good right knee being injured.

The difference with TD was that, while he was no longer a franchise centerpiece, until his other knee gave, he was an effective scorer, rebounder, and most important, he was a nearly All D defender right up to the end. That's why he continued as a Spur until 39, and Tony was shown the door at 37.

[spurraider21]

One more year.
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[rjv]

What I took from Pop's statements was that LW4 reminded him of Manu as a PERSON. Manu was more his own man than probably any other Spurs player who had a long career playing at AS level. He and Pop almost didn't click at all, and it was pretty touch and go for a while. Pop's a different guy now, though.

I think he sees a kid who is very intelligent and independent in his thinking.

this is the article i was going by: https://www.expressnews.com/spurs-nation/article/In-Walker-the-Spurs-coach-sees-another-Manu-13092194.php

and specifically when pop said “The one thought that went through my head when (Walker) would use some of that athleticism and do something a little off the cuff, I started to think about Manu when he was young,”

but i do think that pop was probably referring as much to walker's mental aspect as to the physical aspect, if not more. of course, they are both left handed.

[palangi]

Um, Derrick White can also handle the ball and would likely soak up Manu's minutes (with Mills or Murray).

As much as it pains to say this the team needs to finally move on from the "Big 3" era. Start playing the young guards (not just Murray) and building them up with NBA reps (White killed in the G League and needs NBA time].

I agree completely. Time to move on. Thank you Manu for all you did but we need to go young and let these kids play

[Dex]

I was thinking more in terms of Manu contemplating retirement every season since that time.

I thought he'd be the first of the big 3 to leave (retire).

No arguments from me on your point on Tony. Pretty much the same with Timmy. He may not have left in FA, but his departure was the result of his good right knee being injured.

The wheels finally fell off. :depressed

[Seventyniner]

I think Tony's injury rapidly accelerated his decline, and the combination of all of the young guards, and his almost complete inability to play D anymore made his departure necessary.

Yeah, it was a combination of things. The injury was the huge one, we saw flashes of MVParker against the Grizz in 2017. I don't know if it was 100x worse than Kawhi's cause we still don't know what the hell is wrong with Kawhi, but Parker's injury was horrendous in terms of ability to come back from it.

[Dex]

I probably should already know this, but if Manu decides to retire, what happens to the $2.5M he is due next season? Does he lose it? Does it get stretched?

I thought I recall that they stretched Timmy's money when he left, but I can't recall if that was the same situation. I think I've blocked out too many of those memories to be sure.

[John B]

Only as a mentor to the young team, though Spurs is thin in SF position and could use his defense

[DPG21920]

I probably should already know this, but if Manu decides to retire, what happens to the $2.5M he is due next season? Does he lose it? Does it get stretched?

I thought I recall that they stretched Timmy's money when he left, but I can't recall if that was the same situation. I think I've blocked out too many of those memories to be sure.

It’s up to SA. If Manu retires he technically forfeits the money. But SA could still decide to pay him and then it would count against the cap.

[Dex]

It’s up to SA. If Manu retires he technically forfeits the money. But SA could still decide to pay him and then it would count against the cap.

Thanks :tu

[KDKSpurs24]

Only as a mentor to the young team, though Spurs is thin in SF position and could use his defense
But I believe that the best thing about him retiring now is that if he does retire I think the Spurs would feel inclined to make a move to land a true SF.

[John B]

I agree but with the lost of Tony, Green, Kyle, never mind Kawhi, in one season, that’s too much corporate knowledge lost. Marco is a great addition. But man, I almost can’t recognize the team.

[valleybeyond]

The wheels finally fell off. :depressed
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[HarlemHeat37]

I hope Pop has a talk with him the same way he did with Boban and others, tell him to pursue the better move for his career right now, which is going to the Warriors..

[Mugen]

I hope Pop has a talk with him the same way he did with Boban and others, tell him to pursue the better move for his career right now, which is going to the Warriors..

:lol

[HarlemHeat37]

Manu joining the Warriors, beating the Lakers in round 2 and then Kawhi's Raptors in the Finals is the only path for vengeance for the Spurs..

[J_Paco]

The difference with TD was that, while he was no longer a franchise centerpiece, until his other knee gave, he was an effective scorer, rebounder, and most important, he was a nearly All D defender right up to the end. That's why he continued as a Spur until 39, and Tony was shown the door at 37.

Tony is only 36 not 37, exstatic. Although, I agree with your general premise and points about Tony, Tim and Manu.

[J_Paco]

I hope Pop has a talk with him the same way he did with Boban and others, tell him to pursue the better move for his career right now, which is going to the Warriors..

He's still under contract, so if he keeps playing he isn't going anywhere.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Hopefully he comes back. Will be hard to cheer for the team without him.

[Maj_G]

I probably should already know this, but if Manu decides to retire, what happens to the $2.5M he is due next season? Does he lose it? Does it get stretched?

I thought I recall that they stretched Timmy's money when he left, but I can't recall if that was the same situation. I think I've blocked out too many of those memories to be sure.

I believe he gets paid regardless.

[gambit1990]

one more year manu, you know you're capable of it.

[OldMan88]

Manu is my favorite Spur of all time. I hope he returns, if for no other reason but to hit each of our new rookies in the ear hole with one of his impossible passes, just to teach them to always be looking for the pass. If this occurs during a game, it’s great entertainment!

[Spurtacular]

It does seem odd that no decision has (publicly) been made yet.

[ace3g]

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

[Immortal Spur]

:cry ^^^^ Un poco mas Manu

[BackHome]

Man I would go to war with the guy....what a freaking WARRIOR.......

[BSfromTX]

Legend. Kawhi couldn’t even learn just a little bit from this guy?

favorite sports player of all time and it’s not even close

[dabom]

this is the article i was going by: https://www.expressnews.com/spurs-nation/article/In-Walker-the-Spurs-coach-sees-another-Manu-13092194.php

and specifically when pop said “The one thought that went through my head when (Walker) would use some of that athleticism and do something a little off the cuff, I started to think about Manu when he was young,”

but i do think that pop was probably referring as much to walker's mental aspect as to the physical aspect, if not more. of course, they are both left handed.

It's blocked. But any real fans of basketball can see how well he handles going left and going right perfectly. It feels like he has the advantage going to either direction. That is the amazing part.

[Dex]

One tidbit on Manu from Danny Green's recent podcast:


It seems as if he - the way he's been workin' out, and the way he's talkin', it seems as if we're probably gonna be playing against him this year. I don't know for sure, but he's under contract and it doesn't seem like he's ready to give it up yet."

[Immortal Spur]

I expect something tomorrow.

[cutewizard]

MaNU RULESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS SSSSS

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFa8WWMycXE

[cutewizard]

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

[cutewizard]

I JUST LOVE MANU SO MUCH!!!!!!

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4z2-jgigXc