JR Smith crying about Manu

[Oink Oink]

Manu Ginobili has been driving past Smith with what Smith terms his "Euro step."

"He takes an extra step every time he gets into the paint," Smith said. "It always works for him. They never call a walk. I might try it."

"It's not very much fun when you have to put J.R. on Ginobili," George Karl said. "You don't think Pop knows that? Every play he runs when Ginobili is in the game is against (Smith). J.R. gets tricked. We're going to spend some time with J.R."
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AmvApdXcsp37tG97Vw_vQku8vLYF?slug=ap-spurs-nuggets&prov=ap&type=lgns

[J.T.]

What a pussy.

[Kori Ellis]

:lol JR Smith is only playing 8 minutes a game so far, why is he even talking.

[naico]

odd smith would say such a thing..while in the nba it is common to take three (or more steps for that matter) steps while driving without getting called for traveling, in Europe not a single player would get away with this!!

===> stop bitchin

[aaronstampler]

J.R. would have to actually know what the paint looks like first. All he does is shoot 3s. That's why he's hardly in the rotation anymore. The last time he went inside the paint Melo got suspended 15 games.

[THE SIXTH MAN]

Maybe Manu should try punching a guy when he's not looking and then run away. :rolleyes

[WalterBenitez]

Manu is Karl's obsession... GO ahead Manu kick teir as***s

[v2freak]

It may look like an extra step because he gains so much distance on his stride. Smith should watch some game film

[jmard5]

A reserve player who sees few playing time bitching on how Manu is whipping is ass? Touche. :lol

[timvp]

Manu and Tony travel all the time and it's rarely called. But AI palms the ball and Carmelo pushes off when he's dribbling, so it's pretty even.

[Texas_Ranger]

George + JR = big pussy.

[GrandeDavid]

Kobe Bryant doesn't travel.

After whining that, did J.R. Smith have that look of utter grievance and angst on his grill like George Karl does after losses?

[Solid D]

gamesmanship

[Nikos]

Manu and Tony travel all the time and it's rarely called. But AI palms the ball and Carmelo pushes off when he's dribbling, so it's pretty even.

Why don't they call it? From the moment Manu stepped on the NBA court he did that, and it looked like a travel -- no one else in the league had anything that looked close to Manus Euro Travel. Even the 4 steps players take on fastbreaks look like less of a travel then Manus at first glance. Why do the refs allow this to occur? Manu was not a big name or a known product when he came into the NBA.

[exstatic]

THIS is why Pop plays Manu off the bench: so he can get the most out of a great matchup against a no defense playing crybaby like Smith.

[Cry Havoc]

"He takes an extra step every time he gets into the paint," Smith said. "It always works for him. They never call a walk. I might try it."

"It's not very much fun when you have to put J.R. on Ginobili," George Karl said. "You don't think Pop knows that? Every play he runs when Ginobili is in the game is against (Smith). J.R. gets tricked. We're going to spend some time with J.R."

Truly the sign of a Denver team that has no fear of the Spurs. :lol

[Crookshanks]

J.R. would have to actually know what the paint looks like first. All he does is shoot 3s. That's why he's hardly in the rotation anymore. The last time he went inside the paint Melo got suspended 15 games.
:blah That was my laugh for the day! Almost spit my tea on the keyboard!

[Solid D]

no one else in the league had anything that looked close...

Actually, Kobe Bryant did. He uses the same long stride that throws so many people off.

[cambrad]

Spurs Fans crying about JR Smith crying about Manu. :yawn:

[nkdlunch]

who the fuck is JR Smith?

[ducks]

:lol JR Smith is only playing 8 minutes a game so far, why is he even talking.
he is because when karl puts him in he calls a play for manu
and manu goes by him

but pop never calls a play for manu :rolleyes

[Ballcox]

JR probably calls 3 seconds in the lane when he plays pick-up games....

[duncanchick21]

:lol :downspin: :lmao once again bitching of manu begins!!!

[Solid D]

Parker does more than extra steps to deserve his travelling calls from officials. Tony plays "Guess My Pivot Foot", sometimes multiple times while waiting for a play to develop.

[Bwild]

JR probably calls 3 seconds in the lane when he plays pick-up games....

:lol

[jn77]

A reserve player who sees few playing time bitching on how Manu is whipping is ass? Douche. :lol



There I fixed it for you! :lol

[jmard5]

There I fixed it for you! :lol

:lol

[cornbread]

JR Smith? That dunker that plays for the Hawks?

[rascal]

Manu and Tony travel all the time and it's rarely called. But AI palms the ball and Carmelo pushes off when he's dribbling, so it's pretty even.
Shaq is one of the worst. He is allowed to clear out space before he dunks and gets away with big hops with long hesitations before he takes a shot, which should be up and down or traveling calls.

[K-State Spur]

Manu and Tony travel all the time and it's rarely called. But AI palms the ball and Carmelo pushes off when he's dribbling, so it's pretty even.

True. And if you want to get technical about it, about 5 times a game when Duncan is trailing and they throw it to him at the top of the arc to reverse the ball, he takes a step off his pivot foot.

But the NBA decided years ago that it was going to be very liberal with its traveling calls. There are very very few players that have a right to complain about anybody else getting away with it.

The worst was Derek Anderson. He didn't always even travel with a purpose. He'd just stand out behind the 3 point arc and move his feet all over the place, changing his pivot foot two or three times.

[bdictjames]

Doesn't Horry slide his feet before he takes a three?

And I'm surprised nobody even dared mention Lebron's name. :lol

[mardigan]

I guess whatever advantage he can get. He sucks at defense, hasnt been able to make a shot, and looks completely lost on the court. F him

[Solid D]

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w162/shagglez/GoldenStateWarriors.jpg

:lol @ Stephen Jackson ...........................................^

[The_Worlds_finest]

"Euro step."
you think he is making a reference to where manu was born? :dramaquee

[Kevin Blackistone]

gamesmanship

gamesmanship is anothe way of saying poor sportsmanship. No matter the sport, gamesmanship cheats the game

[dbreiden83080]

Denver really targets Manu he owned them in the 05 playoffs and is going to be BOO'd BADLY come Sat, hope Manu shoves it down their throats.

[Kevin Blackistone]

Denver really targets Manu he owned them in the 05 playoffs and is going to be BOO'd BADLY come Sat, hope Manu shoves it down their throats.

I think a ton of booing and overall harsh treatment from the Denver fans is exactly what Manu needs to get going, to get the energy and competitive fire up again. The best thing the Denver fans could do would be to not show him any attention whatsoever, but those dumb asses are going to end up sparking him to dominating performances against their own team.

[rasho8]

The Giant Douche will soon write an article about JR's defensive mastery of Manu and thats why the crapNuggets will win the title this year and the Spurs will go down in flames.

[Bwild]

The Giant Douche will soon write an article about JR's defensive mastery of Manu and thats why the crapNuggets will win the title this year and the Spurs will go down in flames.

I hope not. Then Manu will rip us a new one and drop 40 on us the next game.

[rasho8]

I hope not. Then Manu will rip us a new one and drop 40 on us the next game.

He will do that anyway.. have no fear.

[SkunkinDuncan]

Since Andrei Kirilenko actually does cry (here's just one of a few examples that have been put out for public consumption), it's kind of a disservice to him when you say other players cry. 'Bitch' or 'Whine' would be better.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playoffs2007/news/story?id=2846550

[Samr]

A "euro step"? Where the hell did that come from and what does it have to do with the style of play in europe? If JR keeps playing like he has been, then he might actually BE in Europe to make the comparison.... but until then, shut it.

[Cherry]

I think a ton of booing and overall harsh treatment from the Denver fans is exactly what Manu needs to get going, to get the energy and competitive fire up again. The best thing the Denver fans could do would be to not show him any attention whatsoever, but those dumb asses are going to end up sparking him to dominating performances against their own team.

I hope so :hungry:

[ALVAREZ6]

:lmao

I haven't noticed the guy...he hasn't done shit in these games...barely even stepped on the court.

[AnkleBreaker21]

its just george karls way of telling his players to bitch, to get the refs attention. karl cant keep talking shit all the time

[Phonzie20]

He did walk one one play that I remember. Wasn't called.

[Man In Black]

Bullshit...they talked about that 2 years ago.

I remember Manu saying I always take 2 steps.

I had to search for it but it was there in my head. So I looked...

SI did an article about Manu.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/pr/subs/siexclusive/2005/pr/subs/siexclusive/06/07/nba.pistons0613/index.html It was an article called "Manu off to the races. " You need to be an insider to get there but if you just do a little more investigation...

I found it here:
http://spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17838&highlight=Ginobili+steps

Screw you JR!!!!




Though his legs are relatively short for his frame, Ginobili covers an inordinate amount of ground, which has led to much wailing that he travels more than a rail-riding hobo. "I do not travel," says Ginobili. "I take two steps always." Bowen, who played for parts of two seasons in France, agrees. "We're taught over here to take these little pitty-pat two steps, but in Europe they take two long steps," he says. One NBA referee, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that while officials do get complaints about Ginobili's alleged traveling, "it's not even an issue."

Along with long steps, Ginobili takes side steps, so his journey to the hoop is seldom a straight -- or predictable -- route. He charges into the lane like a tailback into the line, feinting toward one hole then darting into another. "Manu's learned to take his steps wide and not in the same direct path," says Bowen. "He uses his steps to get around people, not just by them."

Hey JR...quityourbitchin'! Be happy that Manu didn't sign with your team, otherwise you'd be playing in the D League.

RECOGNIZE GREATNESS, it's name is Manu Ginobili! :fro

[Phonzie20]

DO NOT WANT

http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/622/donotwant.jpg

[SkunkinDuncan]

Well, if Mats SAYS he only takes two steps, that settles that.

[Budkin]

Manu is going to run wild in Denver.

[Phonzie20]

Manu is going to run wild in Denver.

It's a tough job but our job is to not let that happen. We'll see.

[Marhq]

Euro step? WTF? FIBA basketball is way more tightly officiated than the NBA. That is one of the things american players have the most problems when trying to adjust to FIBA play.

Saludos.

[Solid D]

Euro step? WTF? FIBA basketball is way more tightly officiated than the NBA. That is one of the things american players have the most problems when trying to adjust to FIBA play.

Saludos.

:tu True. That is why JR's statement is mere gamesmanship.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Who's J.R. Smith?

[Solid D]

Of course, #42, Edgar Helicopter Jones didn't even need two steps. Two steps would be a luxury when he threw down!

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Of course, #42, Edgar Helicopter Jones didn't even need two steps. Two steps would be a luxury when he threw down!


:lol You've got that right brutha. The free throw line was merely the launching pad. Just give EJ the ball and watch the whirlybird fly!

[SkunkinDuncan]

Manu may run wild in Denver but he better stick some sunscreen on that bald spot. The altitude makes it dangerous for skin cancer.

[T Park]

Is that supposed to be funny?

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Is that supposed to be funny?


T, he's got a skunk with TD's face photo-shopped as his avatar. Obviously his sense of humor is a little skewed.

[SkunkinDuncan]

Is that supposed to be funny?


Was that supposed to be pithy?

[SkunkinDuncan]

T, he's got a skunk with TD's face photo-shopped as his avatar. Obviously his sense of humor is a little skewed.

That is true. I'm not quite right.

[Kobulingam]

Hold on, is JR Smith the guy who came runner up to Josh Smith in the dunk contest last year? Since when does he play for the Nuggets (wasn't he on Hornets?).

[ducks]

Hold on, is JR Smith the guy who came runner up to Josh Smith in the dunk contest last year? Since when does he play for the Nuggets (wasn't he on Hornets?).
where have you been :wtf

[ALVAREZ6]

Hold on, is JR Smith the guy who came runner up to Josh Smith in the dunk contest last year? Since when does he play for the Nuggets (wasn't he on Hornets?).2 years ago he lost to the other Smith



Traded to the Nuggets

[ArgSpursFan]

I belive He is gonna average more PPG on the road tham at home vs the Nuggs.Actually he averaged more PPG on the road tham at Home in the Reg.Season.Sorry nuggets fans,The end is Near,and brought to you by:MANU GINOBILI :king

[rascal]

Didn't most here want JR Smith on the spurs last summer? You two faced bastards.

[picnroll]

Euro step? WTF? FIBA basketball is way more tightly officiated than the NBA. That is one of the things american players have the most problems when trying to adjust to FIBA play.

Saludos.
I do recall AI getting a lot of carrying calls in the Olympics.

[ALVAREZ6]

Didn't most here want JR Smith on the spurs last summer? You two faced bastards.I'd take him.


How's it being two-faced? He's bitching when he shouldn't.

[rascal]

I'd take him.


How's it being two-faced? He's bitching when he shouldn't.

He is being called a pussy and cry baby and not very good. I didn't see this posted last summer.

[ducks]

not all players are going to be stud stars
I take him over some on the spurs bench

[exstatic]

Thinking about it again, I believe that had Smith come here, he would have been an early version of Melvin Ely.