Ditka couldn't have stopped Manu tonight

[chasky]

Nice Bump!

[hooperflash]

Well deserved bump

9/11 fg's, 22 points in 21 minutes

:tu

vs. CHI , Ditka's city

[SpurSwag]

Huge performance coming against one of the stingier defenses in the league

[ElNono]

hope we can bump this tomorrow too, tbh

[DarrinS]

Manu haters continue their quest to eat mass amounts of Italian sausage

[spurraider21]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQM_DV87Plw

[Chewbacca]

:tu

[Splits]

That last bucket, the backdoor cut after faking to come to the top of the key, is so fucking beautiful

[spurraider21]

:tu
:lmao

:rollin :rollin :rollin

i'm sure that's what you meant

[Chewbacca]

:lmao

:rollin :rollin :rollin

i'm sure that's what you meant


:tu

[ElNono]

Damn he was gassed at the end, but he carried us through... he was amazing tonight...

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Damn he was gassed at the end, but he carried us through... he was amazing tonight...

I wish we had half of what he's giving us this year in last years finals..

[Kawhi]

He's been our best player so far

[ElNono]

I wish we had half of what he's giving us this year in last years finals..

it is what it is... we're here now, and I'm glad he's got plenty of game left... unfortunate some of his teammates are not raising to the occasion...

[servalli]

He is Manu Ginobili.

[100%duncan]

GINOBILI

[DAF86]

the 20pts thread saved by the blowout. :lol

[emanueldavidginobili]

Incredible tonight, fearless play.

[Mal]

Manu was feeling good. That dunk attempt was old times

[100%duncan]

Mr. Game 5!

[MI21]

Manu was fucking awesome tonight.

[DAF86]

Manu was feeling good. That dunk attempt was old times

It was very noticeable. Every move he made was made with a 2005 aura of invincibility. He felt like he could do no wrong.

[Mal]

It was very noticeable. Every move he made was made with a 2005 aura of invincibility. He felt like he could do no wrong.

Probably that 11 minute workload in game 4 help him.

[spurraider21]

It was very noticeable. Every move he made was made with a 2005 aura of invincibility. He felt like he could do no wrong.
he was correct

[DAF86]

Probably that 11 minute workload in game 4 help him.

You don't get that only with rest, tbh.

[ElNono]

:flag:

[MmP]

It was very noticeable. Every move he made was made with a 2005 aura of invincibility. He felt like he could do no wrong.
Very nice take :toast
The dunk attemp was surprising. The behind the back split in the first half was 2005-like too.

[DAF86]

Very nice take :toast
The dunk attemp was surprising. The behind the back split in the first half was 2005-like too.

The double team split out of the pick and roll at the end of the 3rd. When was the last time we saw that from Manu?

[Mugen]

Terrific game from Manu tonight. His play at the end of the 1st and early in the 2nd were huge. Really held the fort down until Frenchie realized he should show up tbh.

[DAF86]

16 and 11. Playing the entire 4th while the Kang couldn't keep up. :hat

[emanueldavidginobili]

16-11-5 and 3 steals

[hitmanyr2k]

What will go unnoticed was his stellar defense on Wade in the 2nd half and down the stretch. I think Wade only had one bucket in the 4th. I figured he'd take over with Lebron down and out.

[Capt Bringdown]

Best finals performance in years.

[EVAY]

If Manu plays like this all the games and we win, Manu will be the MVP of these finals.

[DAF86]

At the end of the 1st:


Ginobili has scored or assisted on every Spurs basket since entering the game

[SpurOutofTownFan]

/bump

it's looking like going this way so far

[ElNono]

:tu solid bump

[Hemotivo]

Ginobili is incredible

[DAF86]

Fucking legend. :cry

[chasky]

Best bump ever!

[TampaDude]

Bump for 5. :hat

[100%duncan]

Could Ditka have stopped Manu from playing in FIBA? :lol

[TampaDude]

Could Ditka have stopped Manu from playing in FIBA? :lol

:lol

[ElNono]

:ihit

[spurraider21]

WOW its been a while :lol

[milkyway21]

Manu 28 pts(10-18), 3 rbds, 4 assts., 2 steals

Acc to game recaps "he resembled that high-flying, energetic star that played for Bologna in2001 under Messina" :D

Pop will still be out next game(SAC?), l hope Manu will deliver again.

[gilmor2002]

btw, did someone say paces is a shitty team.. Parker always go off against shitty team anyway

[chasky]

Great Bump! Manu was awesome! He was everywere!

[Solid D]

Wow, it's hard to believe we've just passed the 8-year anniversary of this thread. How time flies!

[wildbill2u]

There was a long stretch of over 20 minutes where every good play by the Spurs, whether on offense or defense, had a Ginobilli component in it somewhere. There's no question that his physical skills aren't at the same level they were back in the day, but his indomitable will to win still burns within him.

The game was a flashback to the days when Manu could put the team on his back and will it to a win. So much fun to watch and to give him respect.

[kaji157]

That was a very vintage Ginobili peformance.
Energizer as ever and the point distribution is near his peak form.
First half 7 points, second half 21.

[Cherry]

74 games left? :(

[spurraider21]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKUl5wherKM

he looks just has good as he has for the past 3 years. i dont think retirement should be a foregone conclusion if he's still playing at a high level

[Budkin]

Wow this thread? Been a while.

[DAF86]

Wow this thread? Been a while.

Not really, game 5 of the finals last year. :hat

[hater]

really? so now this is getting bumped after mediocre performances vs Dleaguers??

smh

[Budkin]

Not really, game 5 of the finals last year. :hat

I was too wasted that night to remember it being bumped. :lol

[taps]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFU-wXsRhic

[ElNono]

ya know it was coming :lol

[ElNono]

actually even more interesting, this thread was created after Manu went bananas on the Blazers :lol

[TXstbobcat]

One of my favorite threads!!!! MANU!!!!!!!!!!!:toast

[Solid D]

:tu

[kaji157]

hoochie mama

[NASpurs]

http://photos.ramseym.com/pictures/blog/ducky_style.jpg

Manu fucking ducks per par :lmao

[Seventyniner]

Manu should set up shop by a prison for the way he's bailing the Spurs out.

[bic50]

Classic manu

[Robz4000]

Manu fucking ducks per par :lmao

Does anyone have this with Manu's face shopped in?

[Solid D]

Therapists feel compelled to open up to Manu.

[NASpurs]

I bet no one ten years ago would have thought that this thread would still be getting bumped even today. :smokin

[NameLess Scrub]

You have to love Manu (unless he's playing vs your NT).

I still don't like seeing this so early. Manu please don't gas out.

[kaji157]

I bet Manu won't gas out this season. Pop overused him during December last year. He played many 40 minutes games and never recovered. That won't happen this year.

[NASpurs]

Has this been posted yet? I searched for it and nothing.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pla12_7xDBE

[Spur_Fanatic]

actually even more interesting, this thread was created after Manu went bananas on the Blazers :lol

I want highlights!

[ElNono]

I want highlights!

This was the boxscore. Not sure if there's highlights anywhere:

http://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200611200POR.html

Game Recap:
http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=261120022

[Spur_Fanatic]

Yep, every time I revisit this thread I try to find the highlight of that game.
Thx for the box, though.

[benefactor]

Welcome back my nig.

[TXstbobcat]

Manu!!!!!!!!!!!! :toast

[bic50]

Manu has been great. :flag:

[ElNono]

<3...

[From Downtown]

Manu :bobo

[timtonymanu]

3rd best Spur all time

[Spurtacular]

3rd best Spur all time

2nd, tbh.

[nowitzkikopf]

the heart and the soul- love it

[Spurs 4 The Win]

2nd, tbh.

Not better than Robinson

[Spurtacular]

Not better than Robinson

Manu has a higher career EFG and more intangibles. Can't say the D-Rob pick isn't logical. But Manu is a big game performer in ways D-Rob never was.

[ajh18]

Manu has a higher career EFG and more intangibles. Can't say the D-Rob pick isn't logical. But Manu is a big game performer in ways D-Rob never was.

David was the better player, and the better Spur. And it's not close.

Robinson was better in basically every traditional and advanced statistic. Nearly double the VORP in the same number of years (80.9 vs 44.4). More win shares/48 (.250 vs .203). Higher PER (26.2 vs 21.1). He regularly led the team in five statistical categories. And David also was an MVP, DPOY, scoring champ, rebounding champ, and the team-before-self foundation of what became the Spurs of today. Without Robinson first taking a backseat to Duncan offensively (which NO ONE else of his stature would've done), and then flying back from Hawaii to pitch Tim on staying in SA in 2003, the Spurs of today don't even exist.

As for "big game performer..." Manu plays all out, but has cost us plenty of times too. Fouling Dirk in 2006? Going all-out-Manu-style and breaking his arm in 2011 (which likely cost us the Grizzlies series)? Manu having 8 turnovers in 2013 game 6?

I LOVE Manu. I think he's the man. Probably the most vocal competitor the Spurs have ever had, and the team's heart for the last decade and a half. I'd even go so far as to say he has a higher bbiq than David ever did (although, he also is probably one of the top 3-5 in that regards in the league even today).

But before ANY of this, there was David Robinson. One of the top athletes EVER to play in the NBA, and the guy who single-handedly carried this team to the playoffs year after year when they had no right being seen as a contender. More than anyone outside of Tim and Pop, he's the reason the Spurs are who they are.

[ElNono]

As for "big game performer..." Manu plays all out, but has cost us plenty of times too. Fouling Dirk in 2006? Going all-out-Manu-style and breaking his arm in 2011 (which likely cost us the Grizzlies series)? Manu having 8 turnovers in 2013 game 6?

I have no problem whatsoever with your post, except the bolded part. He broke his own arm? Pop and everybody else already knew he plays all out, that's an asset and why he's the competitor and winner he is. And FWIW, go watch that series again... he was far out the best player in that Grizzlies series, in one arm. That was a season where Pop really failed us, insisting with Bonner against ZBo while Splitter watched from the bench.

Spursfan should just be proud they have 5-7 guys that have done so much for the city and team, brought in 5 championships, made them proud, created indelible memories... they're all great in their own way.

[DarrinS]

Like KL, Manu also shooting over 50% and over 40% from 3.

[pgardn]

David was the better player, and the better Spur. And it's not close.

Robinson was better in basically every traditional and advanced statistic. Nearly double the VORP in the same number of years (80.9 vs 44.4). More win shares/48 (.250 vs .203). Higher PER (26.2 vs 21.1). He regularly led the team in five statistical categories. And David also was an MVP, DPOY, scoring champ, rebounding champ, and the team-before-self foundation of what became the Spurs of today. Without Robinson first taking a backseat to Duncan offensively (which NO ONE else of his stature would've done), and then flying back from Hawaii to pitch Tim on staying in SA in 2003, the Spurs of today don't even exist.

As for "big game performer..." Manu plays all out, but has cost us plenty of times too. Fouling Dirk in 2006? Going all-out-Manu-style and breaking his arm in 2011 (which likely cost us the Grizzlies series)? Manu having 8 turnovers in 2013 game 6?

I LOVE Manu. I think he's the man. Probably the most vocal competitor the Spurs have ever had, and the team's heart for the last decade and a half. I'd even go so far as to say he has a higher bbiq than David ever did (although, he also is probably one of the top 3-5 in that regards in the league even today).

But before ANY of this, there was David Robinson. One of the top athletes EVER to play in the NBA, and the guy who single-handedly carried this team to the playoffs year after year when they had no right being seen as a contender. More than anyone outside of Tim and Pop, he's the reason the Spurs are who they are.

Gervin was also better. There really is no question about this. He was our first Superstar.

Still appreciate Manu more for his dedication.

[Spurtacular]

David was the better player, and the better Spur. And it's not close.

Robinson was better in basically every traditional and advanced statistic. Nearly double the VORP in the same number of years (80.9 vs 44.4). More win shares/48 (.250 vs .203). Higher PER (26.2 vs 21.1). He regularly led the team in five statistical categories. And David also was an MVP, DPOY, scoring champ, rebounding champ, and the team-before-self foundation of what became the Spurs of today. Without Robinson first taking a backseat to Duncan offensively (which NO ONE else of his stature would've done), and then flying back from Hawaii to pitch Tim on staying in SA in 2003, the Spurs of today don't even exist.

As for "big game performer..." Manu plays all out, but has cost us plenty of times too. Fouling Dirk in 2006? Going all-out-Manu-style and breaking his arm in 2011 (which likely cost us the Grizzlies series)? Manu having 8 turnovers in 2013 game 6?

I LOVE Manu. I think he's the man. Probably the most vocal competitor the Spurs have ever had, and the team's heart for the last decade and a half. I'd even go so far as to say he has a higher bbiq than David ever did (although, he also is probably one of the top 3-5 in that regards in the league even today).

But before ANY of this, there was David Robinson. One of the top athletes EVER to play in the NBA, and the guy who single-handedly carried this team to the playoffs year after year when they had no right being seen as a contender. More than anyone outside of Tim and Pop, he's the reason the Spurs are who they are.

Those stats are abstract and aided by bulk minutes that D-Rob received. MVPs as well are based on bulk stats. Ginobili was arguably the most important player on championship teams; that was never D-Rob.

"Without Robinson first taking a backseat to Duncan offensively (which NO ONE else of his stature would've done)"

He did that b/c he embarrassed himself in 98 by not deferring to Timmy like he should have; and it probably cost him a ring he desperately wanted. And when he did it in 99, it's not like he had a ring on his resume. Your applauding D-Rob for a pretend selflessness when real selflessness is what Ginobili exemplified his entire career. Ginobili sacrificed money, all star appearances, stats; and he routinely did it all along.

You end your argument with an idea that D-Rob is a foundation in addition to Pop/Tim. The same couldn't be said of Manu? Tim may have never won another ring w/o Manu.

[spurraider21]

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

[spursistan]

wanting him to drop a random 30 point game on some fools in actual game and here on ST :lol..i think he can do it with hot-hand sequence especially with the way he is shooting the 3 ball this season..

[ajh18]

Those stats are abstract and aided by bulk minutes that D-Rob received. MVPs as well are based on bulk stats. Ginobili was arguably the most important player on championship teams; that was never D-Rob.

"Without Robinson first taking a backseat to Duncan offensively (which NO ONE else of his stature would've done)"

He did that b/c he embarrassed himself in 98 by not deferring to Timmy like he should have; and it probably cost him a ring he desperately wanted. And when he did it in 99, it's not like he had a ring on his resume. Your applauding D-Rob for a pretend selflessness when real selflessness is what Ginobili exemplified his entire career. Ginobili sacrificed money, all star appearances, stats; and he routinely did it all along.

You end your argument with an idea that D-Rob is a foundation in addition to Pop/Tim. The same couldn't be said of Manu? Tim may have never won another ring w/o Manu.

Actually the advanced stats I listed like PER (David is 5th ALL TIME in that, btw) and win shares/48 are NOT aided by bulk minutes. In fact, many people think that PER favors players that play fewer minutes.

And as for David "embarrassing himself in '98 by not deferring to Timmy"... that's simply not true. Robinson took 14.6 shots/game that year, compared to Tim taking 15.7. David did average more points, more blocks, and more steals than Tim did that year, so I'm not sure how in the world he "embarrassed himself." He shot somewhat poorly when they got eliminated by the Jazz I guess, but still put up 18.8 pts, 12.6 rebs, and 3.8 blks per game in that series. Again, HARDLY embarrassing himself. Put a rookie David on the Spurs in 2003, we win 7-8 titles in the last decade. David was THAT good.

And yes, Manu DID sacrifice his whole career. I love him for that. But David set the tone for what has become the Spurs culture, and that gets overlooked far too often.

Anyway, this is a strange conversation, because I in NO way am attempting to diminish the accomplishments of Manu Ginobili. He's one of my all-time favorite players, and someone I consistently argue in favor of in terms of his place among the all-time greats. One of the all-time fiercest competitors, greatest bball minds, and one of the top 2-guards of his generation. I've watched the whole career of both Manu and David. They both are special, special players, and I feel so blessed to have them both represent my team. I just get irritated when people feel the need to take one of the greatest basketball players of all time, and the foundation of this team before the current generation, and tear them down to build up Manu (or anyone else for that matter). Same reason I'd defend Manu, or Tim, or Tony against fans of Kawhi that need to tear them down to build up their new hero.

This thread should be about Manu anyway, not about other players. Bat-slapping, no-look passing, dagger-shooting, gold medal-winning, "he's Manu Ginobili." Let's focus on that, not on attacking him or other Spurs greats.

[Spurtacular]

And as for David "embarrassing himself in '98 by not deferring to Timmy"... that's simply not true. Robinson took 14.6 shots/game that year, compared to Tim taking 15.7.

You speak of regular season stats. Surely, you aren't ignorant to the playoffs, particularly the Utah series.

[Spurtacular]

And yes, Manu DID sacrifice his whole career. I love him for that. But David set the tone for what has become the Spurs culture, and that gets overlooked far too often.



I don't overlook it. I acknowledge D-Rob's part in helping to create a winning culture; and I've acknowledged that opinion that D-Rob is the second best Spur of all-time is a legitimate opinion. It's just not my opinion. Ginobili is/was the money player that D-Rob never really was. Too often, the buck is passed to teammates. I think that's too easy, though.

[ajh18]

You speak of regular season stats. Surely, you aren't ignorant to the playoffs, particularly the Utah series.

I addressed exactly this TWO SENTENCES LATER.


I don't overlook it. I acknowledge D-Rob's part in helping to create a winning culture; and I've acknowledged that opinion that D-Rob is the second best Spur of all-time is a legitimate opinion. It's just not my opinion. Ginobili is/was the money player that D-Rob never really was. Too often, the buck is passed to teammates. I think that's too easy, though.

But Manu has never had to be "the money player" for the Spurs in a way that David was. He never had to try carrying mediocre talent to the playoffs or deep contention. He's never been far and away the number one option on offense OR defense like David was (on both sides) for years.

All that said, everyone is entitled to their opinion. Most franchises would kill to have Manu or David. We got both. Go Spurs Go.

[Spurtacular]

I addressed exactly this TWO SENTENCES LATER.



But Manu has never had to be "the money player" for the Spurs in a way that David was. He never had to try carrying mediocre talent to the playoffs or deep contention. He's never been far and away the number one option on offense OR defense like David was (on both sides) for years.

All that said, everyone is entitled to their opinion. Most franchises would kill to have Manu or David. We got both. Go Spurs Go.

D-Rob: Phenomenal athlete. Great defensive player. The problem is that the was a number one option for so long. I don't think that was ever such a great idea.

And sure, Manu never had so much on his back. And maybe, if Manu and D-Rob switched eras, the Spurs would have accomplished more. But I wouldn't bet against a Manu led team not making a Finals or two either.

[SpursFan86]

David Robinson is a top 15-20 player of all-time...I'm a huge Manu fan and think he gets underrated on an all-time scale due to him not having the raw numbers that fans are enamored with, but putting him ahead of D-Rob is a massive, massive stretch :lol

[Spurtacular]

David Robinson is a top 15-20 player of all-time...I'm a huge Manu fan and think he gets underrated on an all-time scale due to him not having the raw numbers that fans are enamored with, but putting him ahead of D-Rob is a massive, massive stretch :lol

Well, tbf, we're talking Spurs rankings and not outright player rankings. Effect on team chemistry, etc is a factor weighted more than in typical more raw talent rankings.

[DAF86]

I'm a massive Manu fan but if you look at the numbers objectively it goes:

1-Duncan
2-Robinson
3-Gervin
4-Parker*
5-Ginobili*

*Manu is clearly a better player than Tony but Tony has the numbers and accolades.

[HarlemHeat37]

Robinson's metrics are amazing, tbh..he's arguably one of the 5-7 best regular season players of all-time IMO..

[kaji157]

I'm a massive Manu fan but if you look at the numbers objectively it goes:

1-Duncan
2-Robinson
3-Gervin
4-Parker*
5-Ginobili*

*Manu is clearly a better player than Tony but Tony has the numbers and accolades.

Depending at what numbers you look at, you look at career PER, and the only guard on Manu´s level is Kobe.

[FkLA]

I'm a massive Manu fan but if you look at the numbers objectively it goes:

1-Duncan
2-Robinson
3-Gervin
4-Parker*
5-Ginobili*

*Manu is clearly a better player than Tony but Tony has the numbers and accolades.

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5137/5591421910_9f4b2f07ea.jpg

[ducks]

Per With Manu is useless he is not effective over 25 a night

[kaji157]

Per With Manu is useless he is not effective over 25 a night

He wasnt 38 years old for his whole career. That said, PER is never useless. Is one of the most accurate advaced metrics.

[DAF86]

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5137/5591421910_9f4b2f07ea.jpg

We all know Manu >>> Parker as a basketball player but the numbers are there. Sure, those numbers have to do with Tony playing a whole extra season and Manu accepting coming off the bench but still. I just want to look objective, tbh. :lol

[TrainOfThought5]

Cant believe someone actually tried to argue Manu> David. Thats crazy. And i LOOOOOOVE manu.

[LongtimeSpursFan]

Could have stopped him today

[daledondale]

:wakeup

[Canyonero]

Goating per usual.

[daledondale]

Goating per usual.
:tu

[Pocho La Pantera]

Were is the gif of Manu fucking ducks Aka Hater?

[Brazil]

Big up for Manu... Outside Kawhi he was Spurs best player by far... 8 assists in 18 mn... Second unit toying Wizards

:lol at those who thought big 3 was dead

[BillMc]

Big up for Manu... Outside Kawhi he was Spurs best player by far... 8 assists in 18 mn... Second unit toying Wizards

:lol at those who thought big 3 was dead
:toast

[Silver&Black]

Might as well bump this one too...

[ElNono]

Might as well bump this one too...

mein negger :toast

[Silver&Black]

mein negger :toast

Shooting 90%? Is this real life?

[ElNono]

Shooting 90%? Is this real life?

lol Kobme

[chasky]

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaahhhhhhhhhhh, Best topic in SpursTalk!

[Solid D]

That 360 pivot whoop-dee-doop by Manu made Brandon Bass fail big time.

[Sean Cagney]

Give the old CHUCK GINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNOBILIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII on this one tonight.

[LoneStarState'sPride]

MANU!

[Manu-of-steel]

That 360 pivot whoop-dee-doop by Manu made Brandon Bass fail big time.

Anyone with a gif?

[boutons_deux]

he's gotta repeat that Mon night

[spursince#99]

Logged in specifically for this thread :lol

[Solid D]

Anyone with a gif?

It's in these highlights.

http://http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=400828540 (http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=400828540)

[LakerHater]

https://media.giphy.com/media/JphAL0UzJ39za/giphy.gif

[SouthernFried]

Wish it was Monday night...but, I'll take it any night from Manu.

Damn, that was good to see again.

[Diego20]

https://media.giphy.com/media/JphAL0UzJ39za/giphy.gif

:lol:toast

[Gagnrath]

Ditka was a hall of fame tight end in the 60's I'm fairly sure that Iron Mike could put him down, under the rules mike played with. Under basketball rules Manu just makes him look silly.

[pgardn]

And the Lakers get to watch a younger All Star, Ko bean Bryant...

Wow.

[jemanuel]

"Manu is a special player," Bryant said. "There is a certain cadence that every player has. It's something that's innate. Manu, myself, (Russell) Westbrook, we all play with that very, very high motor. That's what we were born with."

:cheer:cheer:cheer:repost::repost::repost::clap:cl ap:clap

[urunobili]

Best thread ever candidate TBH :cry

[daledondale]

He's so special..:cry

[BillMc]

https://media.giphy.com/media/JphAL0UzJ39za/giphy.gif
:lol

[beirmeistr]

https://media.giphy.com/media/JphAL0UzJ39za/giphy.gif

wow! that's great!

[Obstructed_View]

"Manu is a special player," Bryant said. "There is a certain cadence that every player has. It's something that's innate. Manu, myself, (Russell) Westbrook, we all play with that very, very high motor. That's what we were born with."

:cheer:cheer:cheer:repost::repost::repost::clap:cl ap:clap

Kobe just can't pay someone a compliment without trying to make himself look better.

[wildbill2u]

Manu kicks Father Time's ass once more, saying "Not yet. Not yet"

[beirmeistr]

Manu kicks Father Time's ass once more, saying "Not yet. Not yet"

Last night, after getting his ass kicked, FathervTime yelled, "no mas, no mas."

[Canyonero]

Manu goating per usual.

[BillMc]

Last night, after getting his ass kicked, FathervTime yelled, "no mas, no mas."
:lol

[daledondale]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqQCzl8XH9w

[Splits]

Season high after coming off of dick surgery?

:wow

[Diego20]

Waiting for Manu's today highlights :toast

[chasky]

Best topic on ST!!! Manu was onfire!

[spursistan]

Waiting for Manu's today highlights :toast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qte0VI1DFEw

[kaji157]

Very good for Bionic Ball.

Or The Six Million Dollar Balls Man

[boutons_deux]

Manu will be better when he's up to speed :)

[silverblackfan]

He was definitely hungry and ready to play. Manu's overdrive always is on. It is a double-edged sword, really because all night I wanted him to take it easy. Then the next minute I would be shouting his name as he performed another amazing play. Irreplaceable drive.

[beirmeistr]

Thevgame is fun to watch when Manu is playing because he gets everybody involved.

[ElNono]

please, make me bump this one more time tomorrow, tbh... :depressed

[ElNono]

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[SAGirl]

I was hoping for one Manu flashback game on game 5 after someone pointed out he's been great for his career in games 5 when the series is tied 2-2. If he's paired with Boban I would expect him to set up Boban nicely. No matter what though I would hope he has a good game 6. Dion Waiters has run him ragged.

[spurraider21]

this shoulda been bumped last week... Manu and his agent bullying the spurs on the way to 14 million :wow... even ditka couldn't have stopped that

[FuzzyLumpkins]

this shoulda been bumped last week... Manu and his agent bullying the spurs on the way to 14 million :wow... even ditka couldn't have stopped that

Given that were over the cap thus giving whatever we gave Manu no opportunity cost, I don't see why it matters. Outside of people worrying about other people's pockets like zero sum numbskulls.

[spurraider21]

Given that were over the cap thus giving whatever we gave Manu no opportunity cost, I don't see why it matters. Outside of people worrying about other people's pockets like zero sum numbskulls.
it doesnt matter from a cap perspective. but he got the spurs to triple their offer

[ElNono]

this shoulda been bumped last week... Manu and his agent bullying the spurs on the way to 14 million :wow... even ditka couldn't have stopped that

:lol

[GSH]

this shoulda been bumped last week... Manu and his agent bullying the spurs on the way to 14 million :wow... even ditka couldn't have stopped that

Yeah, but Manu will never score $20M in a season.

[SpurOutofTownFan]

Jesus Christ!!! this thing is still out there?

[BillMc]

Yeah, but Manu will never score $20M in a season.
:lol

[tonight...you]

Yeah, but Manu will never score $20M in a season.
:lol Savage.

[Spur|n|Austin]

Not even RC could have stopped Manu('s agent) this year!

[ElNono]

:wow :worthy:

[ElNono]

Can we get a gif of those blocks and steal+dunk?

[From Downtown]

Nice bump

A gif of Pop telling him to stop after that crazy sequence would be nice too :lol

[bic50]

Ginobili!

[DarrinS]

Really liked his defensive effort tonight.

[MultiTroll]

:worthy: GNob

If we could only get Playoff Poop to recognize when GNob is in great mode and when his Alzheimer's acts up to pull him ASAP.

[SAGirl]

Great game from him TBH.
and it was very much needed.:toast

[TheGreatYacht]

He was great

[spurs10]

Great effort and performance from Manu tonight!

[Mikeanaro]

:cry:cry:cry

[GSH]

Ditka might not have been able to stop him, but Pop probably will - for the next game or two. After a performance like that, Pop will insist on some serious rest. :lol

[boutons_deux]

Nice bump

A gif of Pop telling him to stop after that crazy sequence would be nice too :lol

"I'm (not really) sorry, Pop, that's how I play"

[SAGirl]

I am sharing this one for ElNono

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[Chinook]

The way Manu was playing D, I think he could have stopped Manu.

[daledondale]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-nGpmUo7_Y

[SAGirl]

814340113685684224

[ElNono]

I am sharing this one for ElNono

814308226724335617

:toast

[From Downtown]

814340113685684224

LMA joked it shouldn't count as a dunk cos he barely made it to the rim, Manu replied saying he agrees and that it was embarassing, but he'll take as he has now dunked twice and he's sure that's enough to beat Bobo :lol

[SAGirl]

LMA joked it shouldn't count as a dunk cos he barely made it to the rim, Manu replied saying he agrees and that it was embarassing, but he'll take as he has now dunked twice and he's sure that's enough to beat Bobo :lol
:lol
I remember his remark on twitter: when Jazz fans should tune in to see the couple of hops they could expect from Bobo this season.
Those two have an incredible sense of humor.

[spursistan]

814307342162464768

His mere presence is so uplifting to his teammates especially for those who couldn't be arsed when losing.

I wouldn't mind Manu back for the minimum next year; he seems to be still enjoying himself with no chronic health issues impeding him, unlike Timmy

Yeah, he is only good for 1 in 5 games, but the competitive fire and will-to-win are still unshakable..I value his mentorship to Dejounte next season more so than Parker..

[SAGirl]

814307342162464768

His mere presence is so uplifting to his teammates especially for those who couldn't be arsed when losing.

I wouldn't mind Manu back for the minimum next year; he seems to be still enjoying himself with no chronic health issues impeding him, unlike Timmy

Yeah, he is only good for 1 in 5 games, but the competitive fire and will-to-win are still unshakable..I value his mentorship to Dejounte next season more so than Parker..
Good point but Dijon has him right now.
Frankly I still think this one is it for Manu... but one never knows.

[gambit1990]

pop chooses who sits where in the spurs locker room. so certain players will rub off on other certain players.

manu sits between dedmon and kawhi.

[sasaint]

pop chooses who sits where in the spurs locker room. so certain players will rub off on other certain players.

manu sits between dedmon and kawhi.

Veeerrry interestink. How do you get this info??? Tbh, I never gave a moment's thought to locker room arrangements. I guess I thought the guys with seniority had their (more or less) "permanent" lockers and newbies just filled-in vacant lockers. The idea of Pop controlling the locker room arrangement makes me wonder whether other coaches around the league exert that much control over the locker room - or if they get that involved at all...

[gambit1990]

Veeerrry interestink. How do you get this info??? Tbh, I never gave a moment's thought to locker room arrangements. I guess I thought the guys with seniority had their (more or less) "permanent" lockers and newbies just filled-in vacant lockers. The idea of Pop controlling the locker room arrangement makes me wonder whether other coaches around the league exert that much control over the locker room - or if they get that involved at all...
i recently visited the locker room. td's locker was in the corner. it's not being used currently.

[sasaint]

i recently visited the locker room. td's locker was in the corner. it's not being used currently.

Did you take a tour of the AT&T Center? Be interesting to see who next occupies Tim's locker and WHEN...

[gambit1990]

Did you take a tour of the AT&T Center? Be interesting to see who next occupies Tim's locker and WHEN...
yeah, i had a private one.

got to talk to the original coyote too. not exactly sure what he does now but he works for the spurs hr. he had some great stories, real nice guy.

[Solid D]

:toast A toast to exceeding 10 years with this thread. I remember this discussion
started following Manu's stellar performance against Portland. Unbelievable!

[spurs1990]

^ care to explain how you came up with the meme on the title?

Come to think of it this was before memes even were known...mainstream wise.

[Solid D]

^ care to explain how you came up with the meme on the title?

Come to think of it this was before memes even were known...mainstream wise.

Remind me. To which meme are you referring? The title itself was inspired by an old Saturday Night Live skit series on Coach Mike Ditka "Da Bears." In Bears' fans minds, Ditka could do no wrong.

Memes were just coming into popularity back then. Most of the time, we just captioned pics. I think timvp did the first meme in this thread. Manu's occasional great performances can sort of be like a force of nature.

I think what got the thread moving in the direction it took was the reference to Jack Bauer in the first post. The combination of Bauer and Ditka just took on a life of its own after a while.

[SAGirl]

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[exstatic]

:toast A toast to exceeding 10 years with this thread. I remember this discussion
started following Manu's stellar performance against Portland. Unbelievable!

It's crazy seeing all of the old posters who are no longer here. At least one is no longer with us.

[tmtcsc]

Manu challenged his mirror to a staring contest and won.

[FromWayDowntown]

I think what got the thread moving in the direction it took was the reference to Jack Bauer in the first post. The combination of Bauer and Ditka just took on a life of its own after a while.

That, and the fact that Manu would just have those types of moments where he took over games, even if only for brief periods, to seize victories from the jaws of defeat (and often on the road).

As we reach the end of his career, I think that Manu's historical legacy (and he'll have one aside from his pantheon place among the greatest bench guys in NBA history and a notably team-first guy) will likely be more a matter of anecdotes than numbers. This thread is a great testament to those moments in Manu's career; he's among the most ferocious competitors to play at the NBA level, but he's been an immensely talented player who channeled his talent and competitiveness into so many sublime moments that can't really be quantified to demonstrate his greatness.

[spurs10]

The bats come out to see Manu.

[tmtcsc]

That, and the fact that Manu would just have those types of moments where he took over games, even if only for brief periods, to seize victories from the jaws of defeat (and often on the road).

As we reach the end of his career, I think that Manu's historical legacy (and he'll have one aside from his pantheon place among the greatest bench guys in NBA history and a notably team-first guy) will likely be more a matter of anecdotes than numbers. This thread is a great testament to those moments in Manu's career; he's among the most ferocious competitors to play at the NBA level, but he's been an immensely talented player who channeled his talent and competitiveness into so many sublime moments that can't really be quantified to demonstrate his greatness.

Tim was the greatest Spur of all time but Manu has to be the most entertaining - in my opinion. I never saw anyone compete as hard as Manu and turn that competitiveness into play-making. Whether it was making a great steal, drawing a foul, making a great pass or nailing a killer 3. I hope that made sense.

[kaji157]

This is the thread to bump

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

[SpurOutofTownFan]

had to /bump this one, sorry

[SPURt]

:toast

[Budkin]

Hahahaha YES! THAT BLOCK!!!

[ElNono]

no sorries

[Trainwreck2100]

Ginobili still giving D'antoni the business 12 years later

[SpurOutofTownFan]

Ginobili still giving D'antoni the business 12 years later

L'osertoni couldn't believe that shit

[kjhip1]

Can't believe Spurs win without kawhi for last 8 total minutes of game to include OT

[Spurminator]

Great bump.

[Spurminator]

Vintage Manu game, from the dunk to the clutch shots to the almost-fouling-on-the-final-shot.

[urunobili]

Add a game saving block in a game 5 in the playoffs... :tu

[ElNono]

https://s27.postimg.org/tdo78bghf/sas.jpg

[Southwest Texas Fan]

That block was reminiscent of a block by Bowen on Dirk in 2006.

[SpurOutofTownFan]

https://s27.postimg.org/tdo78bghf/sas.jpg

Great pic - he had the entire ball in his hand - Harden was about to chuck another 3

[SpurOutofTownFan]

i have to see it several times - that's a 40 years-old guy jumping!

[gambit1990]

that block was clean as fuck :toast

[hater]

Oleee oleee oleeee

Manuuuuu Manuuuu

[TampaDude]

Ginobili with the GW block on Hardenfag.

[hater]

that block was clean as fuck :toast

Even if Oliver Stone tried to film that he couldnt have done a better job

Shit was amazing

[-21-]

Vintage Manu game, from the dunk to the clutch shots to the almost-fouling-on-the-final-shot.

It was all so beautiful.

[Twisted_Dawg]

A nearly 40-year-old player and a 7-year-old thread!:toast

[TampaDude]

Manuficent!

[jsandiego]

When you're old and gray...

[Solid D]

Epic Manu, giving it all he's got'. 50 pages proud.

[Spur|n|Austin]

Came here for this bump; Ginnnnnoooooobbbbiillliiiiiiii!

[SpurOutofTownFan]

that was a 40 year-old guy at the end of OT after playing 31 minutes - amazing block on "Lechuck Harden"

[LoneStarState'sPride]

I'm still in awe.

[GSH]

Yeah, well, Ditka's like six months older than Manu. :lol

I kept believing that Manu was going to turn back the clock for most of the season, but it just didn't happen. But if he doesn't step up tonight, the Spurs are fishing by the weekend. Amazing performance.

[urunobili]

https://scontent.ford1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18403168_10155205099223954_5634714281207895518_n.j pg?oh=6d8f36608dc0245482cd38ed1b771d93&oe=59C2B598

[sammy]

Simply amazing Manu! Legendary!

[Das Texan]

https://scontent.ford1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18403168_10155205099223954_5634714281207895518_n.j pg?oh=6d8f36608dc0245482cd38ed1b771d93&oe=59C2B598

who saw that one coming?

[Splits]

Nigga plays 1 positive game out of 10 and gets props.

Ridiculous.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Legend.

Hopefully his game 6 is good too. We all know what happened in 2013 after his game 5.

[Avitus1]

Ginobili left his signature all over this game.

[tmtcsc]

I'm going to miss this thread.

[Avitus1]

Ginobili left his signature all over this game.

[Pocho La Pantera]

Nigga plays 1 positive game out of 10 and gets props.

Ridiculous. keep sucking his ball.

[ElNono]

if they call a foul on that block, Splits, TGY, hater, etc would've been in nirvana despite the loss, tbh... :lol

[UZER]

Vintage Manu game, from the dunk to the clutch shots to the almost-fouling-on-the-final-shot.

:lol so true

[silverblackfan]

Knew this thread would show up. Manu was amazing yet again and had one more magic game in his bag. That was such a Manu gamble, but glorious in the end.

Here is hoping Manu has something left in the tank for tomorrow. Both teams should be pretty gassed.

[Old School 44]

that block was clean as fuck :toast
Yep, reminds me of the Kawhi block on Westbrook in 2014 game 6. Clean from every angle. No excuses from the media or even the players getting blocked.
:flag:

[Pocho La Pantera]

if they call a foul on that block, Splits, TGY, hater, etc would've been in nirvana despite the loss, tbh... :lol that's why it's so amazing, I can imagine those bastards bleeding on the inside, love it.

[GSH]

Nigga plays 1 positive game out of 10 and gets props.

Ridiculous.


If you make 1 good post out of 10, we'll start a thread and give you props too. Promise.

[spurraider21]

If you make 1 good post out of 10, we'll start a thread and give you props too. Promise.
https://s3.amazonaws.com/rapgenius/1009218.gif

[Splits]

If you make 1 good post out of 10, we'll start a thread and give you props too. Promise.

Bend over. I'll give you props.

[SpurOutofTownFan]

if they call a foul on that block, Splits, TGY, hater, etc would've been in nirvana despite the loss, tbh... :lol

TGreatHomo disappeared for a few minutes after the win, took some time and came back. hater was posting "manu manu manu" comments to keep people at bay and the other idiots just completely disappeared for a while.

[SpurOutofTownFan]

Bend over. I'll give you props.

wow tough internet internet guy keyboard warrior hotpocket basement eater ---

[Pocho La Pantera]

TGreatHomo disappeared for a few minutes after the win, took some time and came back. hater was posting "manu manu manu" comments to keep people at bay and the other idiots just completely disappeared for a while. this

[spurs10]

That was absolutely a badass performance by Manu. If he retires he will be going out on a high note. That block will be talked about for years....classic Manu! Wish he had a Manu emoticon.
:bobo

[Mikeanaro]

And some faggots said downstairs that prime Manu was not even half as good as Harden...

[rastaspur]

All prime manu has ever done is win on every level of basketball. In europe, olympics and the nba. What has harden done other than steal the duck dynasty look and lap up the sloppy seconds of a drug addict named lamar.

His basketball achievements mean nothing tbh.

[rastaspur]

A nearly 40-year-old player and a 7-year-old thread!:toast

11 year old thread

[SpurOutofTownFan]

11 year old thread

It would be nice to note that prior to this thread being created, even back then, people were already saying Manu was on the decline - unbelievable; he's been "on the decline" for 11 years now. Wow