A thread for Manu...

[IceColdBrewski]

because he's the shit...


and he deserves one...


but Parker doesn't...

[WalterBenitez]

something rare in the air?

[ducks]

shoogbeer was right did not take long for the church of manu to start a thread about manu after a great game

[1Parker1]

because he's the shit...


and he deserves one...


but Parker doesn't...


:wtf You do realize Parker didn't even play today, right?

[ducks]

no he has no idea
he is to busy sucking the eagles players

[nkdlunch]

:lol

Manu almost singlehandedly beats Dallas the other night. Noone can deny he is carrying us right now. I also can't complain about Duncan or Parker, but the rest of the team needs to wake the fuck up, especially Pop or Manu's efforts will not mean shit.

[boutons_]

When Manu hears his Muse, Manu makes beautiful Music.

It's a somewhat fragile, unreliable situation, but when it happens, you really want to be watching.

[bdictjames]

Parker, take your time with that hip injury. Manu and Duncan can come and carry the load.

[Kori Ellis]

Parker, take your time with that hip injury. Manu and Duncan can come and carry the load.

:lol

Manu was awesome. But Tony can't miss much time. The Spurs were playing the Grizzlies today. Every game won't be the same.

That being said, I don't think there's much wrong with Tony and think he'll probably be back next game.

[ducks]

Parker, take your time with that hip injury. Manu and Duncan can come and carry the load.

the big three should socre about 60
manu and duncan cmbinned for 44 today
they were lucky they played mem

[Leetonidas]

Manu is rounding back into 2005 form.

[Kori Ellis]

Manu is rounding back into 2005 form.

*knocks on wood*

It was also great to see Horry contribute.

[WalterBenitez]

With TP on court today, Manu would finished with 16 ...

[Kori Ellis]

With TP on court today, Manu would finished with 16 ...

No, he probably would have had around 25 like his last few games.

[WalterBenitez]

No, he probably would have had around 25 like his last few games.
Those games are the type TP loves, besides that POP used to keep Manu for resting purposes.

[SpursWillOwn]

any spectacular plays?????

[spurschick]

:makeout

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Heh, looks like Manu's really keeping in rhythm 6 of 8 3's that's insane! I wish I could have seen the game.

I read the game blog though, :lol Ducks seems to be having a mental breakdown

[Nikos]

Manu has been pretty sharp so far this season. I don't think we will see him with another 48pt outburst against an elite team on the road (like in 05), so it doesn't really matter if his stats are superior to that season -- he will always be perceived as playing inferior to 2005.

Of course most people are referring to his 2005 PLAYOFFS which were incredible statistically and from purely observational standpoint. I don't know if you can expect him to play that well again. I mean from an offensive standpoint he was an awesome 2nd banana, and probably was the best offensive player on the team during that playoff run-- despite Duncan still being the #1 option. Not many second guns play that well consistently year to year in the playoffs -- so perhaps Manu was lucky that year. But he can play 'somewhat' close to that level again if he stays healthy.

I hope he does, but if you hold Manu to his 05 playoffs you are probably in for a dissapointment, because he was unreal for those 2 1/2 months. I can't remember a second gun being so productive offensively since Kobe Bryant in 2001. And before that? Probably Pippen in 1991. Not saying Manu is on their level as an overall player, but he is capable of playing extremely well offensively as a second banana. Won't force too many shots and still score like a legit second banana. But time will tell. If he stays healthy he will at least be a solid 2nd/3rd option -- hopefully he can impose his will and stay healthy when the playoffs come around.

But I hope he can keep playing well in the regular season. It can only help his confidence. With Tony's vast improvements, this team shouldn't have problems on offense as long as the role players contribute like they are supposed to.

[smeagol]

I suck at finding sites with stats. Does anybody know his % beyond the arc since he came back from the back injury?

My wild guess is that it over or close to 50%.

[Cherry]

http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/7448/manubanana4vi.gif

[xamila rey]

http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/7448/manubanana4vi.gif
:lol thats a good one cherry

[ducks]

he does not look like a cherry but a bananna in that pic

[kolko]

I suck at finding sites with stats. Does anybody know his % beyond the arc since he came back from the back injury?

My wild guess is that it over or close to 50%.
37-74 (50%) in 17 games.

[KB24]

Will MANU be an ALLSTAR?

[ducks]

no

[Cherry]

no


Ginobili doesn’t think he is having an All-Star season, but he is that NBA rarity: a humble self-evaluator.

"I didn’t think I was having an All-Star season two years ago when it happened, so I am not concerned with that," he said. "I never thought of myself as an All-Star. If it happens, great. If not, I’m going to enjoy my rest."

"The truth is, to win two NBA titles and an Olympic Gold in three years seems incredible, that it does not occur very often. I believe that it is too much for a single person."

:makeout

[Texas_Ranger]

Will MANU be an ALLSTAR?

Who cares about the All-Star game.

[TDMVPDPOY]

the question when ballhog gets back will he pass it to gino? :(

[SequSpur]

Dude, Manu was off the hook today.... It will probably take him 2 months at least for a repeat performance.

[smeagol]

37-74 (50%) in 17 games.
Thanks.

[smeagol]

no

ducks, go and suck Tony's dick on another thread.

You have proven to be a pathetic idiot posting the shit you have on the game blog.

You think praising Tony = bashing Manu and then you complain when there are Manu vs Tony threads.

Even Kori had to call you out.

Truly pathetic.

[smeagol]

Dude, Manu was off the hook today.... It will probably take him 2 months at least for a repeat performance.
He played pretty well the last two games averaging 25.5 pts.

[polandprzem]

Even dog can find a bone on the desert

[JPB]

He played pretty well the last two games averaging 25.5 pts.

yes but it'll take more than two games (one against the grizz) to convince people.
It's the third or fourth times this year, fans are saying Manu's back.

For people who seem to say Spurs are better without TP...what do you do when Tim and/or Manu has a bad game.
I saw the game on the french cable yesterday... not a single drive in the first ten minutes. It's ok when you're shooting lights out and you're playing the grizz' but it wont' happen every night.

that being said, good game Manu, go Spurs.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

yes but it'll take more than two games (one against the grizz) to convince people.
It's the third or fourth times this year, fans are saying Manu's back.



Heh, Manu already had three games with 25 points or more. So maybe you just proved it has to be by the fourth game. Hopefully the Spurs can continue to ride Manu's current wave into this week's games. *knock on wood*



For people who seem to say Spurs are better without TP...what do you do when Tim and/or Manu has a bad game.
I saw the game on the french cable yesterday... not a single drive in the first ten minutes. It's ok when you're shooting lights out and you're playing the grizz' but it wont' happen every night.

that being said, good game Manu, go Spurs.
I don't think anyone here implying that we don't need TP cuz of this win, they're just using faulty logic. It's hard for me to believe any Spurs fan would seriously believe that, basically like Tim, they're just joking around or looking to piss people off.
Tony's role is becoming a lot like Tim's, where he'll always be there to bring a consistent load on offense. Manu's the unpredictable one (as far as quantifying his game goes), but I think it's safe to say that Tim and Tony are pretty much rocks for the team.

[smeagol]

yes but it'll take more than two games (one against the grizz) to convince people.

It's the third game, if you include the Grizzlies. 26 pts, 7 board against MIN, 25/5 against DAL and 34/4 yesterday.



It's the third or fourth times this year, fans are saying Manu's back.

Since he came back from the back injury, he has only sucked one or two games (CLE comes to mind).


For people who seem to say Spurs are better without TP

Those people are idiots and have been proven wrong.

Where are those posters saying Beno > TP? :lol

[ducks]

ducks, go and suck Tony's dick on another thread.

You have proven to be a pathetic idiot posting the shit you have on the game blog.

You think praising Tony = bashing Manu and then you complain when there are Manu vs Tony threads.

Even Kori had to call you out.

Truly pathetic.

maybe he should have played d against the cavs

[bdictjames]

Parker should be the third option for this team, Duncan the second(sorry), and Manu the first. That gives Duncan more boards, Parker more assists and Manu more points. Perfect.

[smeagol]

maybe he should have played d against the cavs
Maybe.

Although him not playing D one game does not seam to be enough of a reason for you to write the stupidities you have been writting lately

[ducks]

Maybe.

Although him not playing D one game does not seam to be enough of a reason for you to write the stupidities you have been writting lately
do you really think he will make the allstar game this year?

[nkdlunch]

do you really think he will make the allstar game this year?

TP + Manu will NOT make the allstar.

Duncan is not a lock either IMO.

[smeagol]

do you really think he will make the allstar game this year?
Probably not.

But that is beyond the point.

[IceColdBrewski]

Will MANU be an ALLSTAR?

God I hope not.

As Manu goes, so go the Spurs. Just check their record this year whenever he isn't in the lineup. We're gonna need him healthy and rested to carry this team for the second half of the season.

Championship Ring > All Star appearance.

[ducks]

Probably not.

But that is beyond the point.

that is the point
He asked I said no
if someone else said no you would have not said anything :ihit

[ducks]

God I hope not.

As Manu goes, so go the Spurs. Just check their record this year whenever he isn't in the lineup. We're gonna need him healthy and rested to carry this team for the second half of the season.

Championship Ring > All Star appearance.

yeah because all stars never receive special treatment

[2centsworth]

Parker should be the third option for this team, Duncan the second(sorry), and Manu the first. That gives Duncan more boards, Parker more assists and Manu more points. Perfect.
don't be ridiculous. Parker scoring 20pts or more is needed on this team. He just needs to be able to get 6-7 assist too.

The "BIG THREE" must all play like superstars for the spurs to win a championship.

[Solid D]

Even dog can find a bone on the desert

I don't think I've ever heard that one before. :rollin

finding a bone on the desert....hmmm.

[Solid D]

or maybe even a blind squirrel can find a dog with an acorn in it's mouth.

[MannyIsGod]

TP + Manu will NOT make the allstar.

Duncan is not a lock either IMO.Yes he is.

[Cherry]

that is the point
He asked I said no
if someone else said no you would have not said anything :ihit

It´s Ok. you´re right...

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0006I6E1U.01-A37P4OJTHOHKK9.MZZZZZZZ.jpg

Now, take a cup of tea, and stop the histerical act.

[Manu_The _Best]

Are you a Spurs Fan? You seem like a MORON who is looking for trouble... :ihit :ihit :ihit

[aaronstampler]

I wouldn't rule out Manu completely for the ASG, he's making a late run at it. I mean, look at his PER, he's tied for second best SG in the league with Kobe. He's got the 11th highest rating in the whole league (Duncan is 6th, Parker is 22nd).

The national media and fans will never adore him completely because he's not on sportscenter dunking every night, but I think the coaches know Manu's one of two or three best SGs in the West.

[Martin R]

my words exactly.

[LilMissSPURfect]

Re: A thread for Manu...!!!!


he's the only one i TRUST :toast :toast

bring it MAN U!