Manu press conference in Buenos Aires; still injured

[kolko]

He said that he doesn't know if he will play in the Olympics or not. He is still having trouble with his ankle. He will rest for the next three weeks and then fly to San Antonio to have more studies. He will decide there if he plays or not. Pop doesn't want him to play in the Olympics injured.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

That's not good. So much for that "in 5 weeks it'll be gone" optimism on that ankle before the games.

[Cherry]

Noooooooooooooo!!!:bang:bang:bang:bang:bang

[boutons_]

Don't pull another Grant Hill, Manu.

If it hurts, rest, don't play.

[Bartleby]

Yessssssssssssss!!!

Sorry, Argentine Spurs fans but I'm hoping Manu takes the summer off. The Spurs need him rested now more than ever for the odd-year championship run.

[hater]

oh man. was lookin forward to these olympics with Manu. but if he's injured what can you do. oh well. he will retire a world champ

[Cherry]

That's not good. So much for that "in 5 weeks it'll be gone" optimism on that ankle before the games.

That´s what doctors says four weeks ago. Manu says that nothing change:madrun:madrun:madrun:madrun:pctoss:bang

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

In three weeks we'll know if Manu will behave, be a good boy and sit out....

...or try to pull a Tiger Woods and realize he's not Tiger Woods and fuck up our season as the new Grant Hill.

kidding aside, I have a feeling Pop and Manu will talk about it, and they'll decide for him not to play.

[Spur-Addict]

When you reach a certain age, things take longer to heal. He's stubborn as all hell though. So, we'll see if his judgement or pride comes in to play.

[boutons_]

"things take longer to heal"

His ankle sprain in the 2002 Worlds in summer 2002 took him out until Feb 2003, but then he was unlimited for the 2003 post-ASB run.

This injury seems different from just sprained ankle ligaments. Unchanged in 4+ weeks?

[Cherry]

kidding aside, I have a feeling Pop and Manu will talk about it, and they'll decide for him not to play.

Manu told the press he was talking with doctors and will come back to SA for more tests.

This is bad:bang

[Guajalote]

I think that when all is said and done, we are going to find out just how injured Manu really was. AND, we're going to gain some insight into how Pop said Manu is the most competitive player he's ever coached, even in the face of such an injury.

[Twisted_Dawg]

Manu needs to figure out who signs that $9 million paycheck: Argentina or the San Antonio Spurs.

It is ridiculous that he is even considering playing with that ankle and the way his body wore down and out in the playoffs. He should stay in San Antonio and lift weights all summer.

[xtremesteven33]

now do laker fans see this was way more serious than just a "minor" injury.

i think most people think he was just sore from his ankle. wouldnt be surprised if this requires some kind of surgery

[Cherry]

Press: "Is that bad?"
Manu: "I'm more scared than you"

Shit.

[mytespurs]

If he's not completely healed, I don't want him to play in the Olympics either. I was going to tune into the basketball if he played but...well, maybe I will.....I feel the USA will win the gold with our NBA all stars. :)

Get well Manu!!!! :)

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Press: "Is that bad?"
Manu: "I'm more scared than you"

Shit.

Double shit.

[ducks]

In three weeks we'll know if Manu will behave, be a good boy and sit out....

...or try to pull a Tiger Woods and realize he's not Tiger Woods and fuck up our season as the new Grant Hill.

kidding aside, I have a feeling Pop and Manu will talk about it, and they'll decide for him not to play.

manu hates lossing
I think he does to

[Spur-Addict]

Manu needs to figure out who signs that $9 million paycheck: Argentina or the San Antonio Spurs.

It is ridiculous that he is even considering playing with that ankle and the way his body wore down and out in the playoffs. He should stay in San Antonio and lift weights all summer.

:lmao...But true.

[Matches Malone]

Manu said... "The injury is not allowing me to stretch the articulation. In three weeks I will have some new tests but I feel that my participation in the Olympic Games is at risk":bang

Also, regarding the ankle..."After the season was over they run some tests in the left ankle and they found a lot of liquid and stretched ligaments. Now, they did a MRI and the liquid was gone, but the ligaments were still very stretched, between four and five times the normal size"

Some optimism..."I don't want to consider the possibility of not been there. I am optimist. I want to play and I'll do everything to be there".:ihit

[leo_d]

Manu needs to figure out who signs that $9 million paycheck: Argentina or the San Antonio Spurs.

It is ridiculous that he is even considering playing with that ankle and the way his body wore down and out in the playoffs. He should stay in San Antonio and lift weights all summer.

The Spurs FO knew that Manu represents his country in these competitons when they offer that contract. If they wanted to decide on Manu`s right to play for his NT, they should have paid for that right.

[VaSpursFan]

cia manu?

[timvp]

“He’s got to heal and he’s going to have that time,” Popovich said. “We started that process today with Manu and he’ll be off of his ankle for the next four to five weeks. Obviously we couldn’t do that during the playoffs, would have been great if we could have, but he’ll be off of it for a good month for sure.

That's a quote from Pop on June 1. It's only been two and a half weeks since Manu had his injection on his ankle.


Also, regarding the ankle..."After the season was over they run some tests in the left ankle and they found a lot of liquid and stretched ligaments. Now, they did a MRI and the liquid was gone, but the ligaments were still very stretched, between four and five times the normal size"

It sounds to me like Ginobili's rehab is right on course. Two and a half weeks after starting his rehab and it sounds like the swelling is down. Stretched ankle ligaments don't return to normal size overnight.

I don't think there is anything to worry about. I've never heard of even a minor ankle injury that completely heals in two and a half weeks. My guess is that about a month from now Ginobili will be healthy enough to play.

Hopefully for the Spurs Ginobili decides to retire from international competition on the top. Go out like David Robinson. Rest up the ankle and get ready for next season.

But I expect him to try to play and I expect him to be healed enough in plenty of time. Two and a half weeks for an ankle injury is way to soon to start worrying.

[Cherry]

cia manu?

no way! he's serious on this.

[timvp]

cia manu?If he wants to go out on top without angering the entire country of Argentina, he does have a built in excuse.

:stirpot:

[Cherry]

It sounds to me like Ginobili's rehab is right on course. Two and a half weeks after starting his rehab and it sounds like the swelling is down. Stretched ankle ligaments don't return to normal size overnight.

I don't think there is anything to worry about. I've never heard of even a minor ankle injury that completely heals in two and a half weeks. My guess is that about a month from now Ginobili will be healthy enough to play.


Tell him because he look scared in the press conf :lol

[ducks]

I wonder if he does not really want to play and now has an excuse
pathetic he has to have an excuse not to play

[timvp]

I wonder if he does not really want to play and now has an excuse
pathetic he has to have an excuse not to play

:rolleyes :td

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

I wonder if he does not really want to play and now has an excuse
pathetic he has to have an excuse not to play
:lol *shakes head*
what is wrong with you?

[anakha]

....aaaaaaand ducks is in, right on time, with the Manu-bashing.

Getting predictable there, buddy. :lol

[mytespurs]

Tell him because he look scared in the press conf :lol
Where is the press conference broadcast? Is it on youtube yet?

[ATX Spur]

I wonder if he does not really want to play and now has an excuse
pathetic he has to have an excuse not to play

boooooo :blah

[Cherry]

Where is the press conference broadcast? Is it on youtube yet?

http://www.tycsports.com/global/index.php

[T Park]

Stay the fuck home Ginobili goddamnt!!!! :pctoss

[Galileo]

He's not going to play.

[Cherry]

He's not going to play.

:makemyday

[angel_luv]

I hope Gino plays, has a wonderful time, and comes home healed & refreshed. :)

The Olympics is a huge deal and I want Gino to get the full joy of the experience.

[Spurs Brazil]

http://nationalpost.pa-sportsticker.com/default.aspx?s=nba-news-display&nid=A37443871213808880A

Ginobili could miss Olympics
PA SportsTicker
Published: Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Manu Ginobili has admitted he could miss the Olympics Games in Beijing thus summer as he battles a lingering ankle problem.

The San Antonio Spurs guard was hurt during the NBA play-offs series against Phoenix and told a press conference on Wednesday that scans of his right ankle have found some ligament damage.

"I want to tell you that the ankle injury is worse than I thought," Ginobili said. "As soon as the season was over, I had a more thorough scan. It found a lot of fluid in the area and the ligament is strained.

"I've had another MRI scan and the fluid is gone, but the ligament is still strained. The injury does not allow me to stretch the joint. In three weeks I will have more tests but I feel my presence at the Olympics is at risk."

Ginobili admitted he was worried because he has not had such an injury before.

"It is not a normal twist," he said. "I have had normal twists, but I have never experienced anything like this before. It's a matter of waiting to see what happens.

Ginobili helped Argentina win gold in Athens four years ago and is desperate to help his country defend their title in August.

He added: "I do not want to consider the possibility that I will not play. I am waiting for the results of the tests, which should be released on July 5 or 6."

[raspsa]

Manu aggravated the injury by continuing to play after hurting his foot vs the Suns. I'm pretty sure the Sours would not have blamed him if he had decided at the time to call it quits. Most players would probably have called it a day. But not Manu.. I just hope this isn't a career-changing injury.

[picnroll]

I hope Gino plays, has a wonderful time, and comes home healed & refreshed. :)

The Olympics is a huge deal and I want Gino to get the full joy of the experience.

Screw the Olympics.

[carina_gino20]

I wonder if he does not really want to play and now has an excuse
pathetic he has to have an excuse not to play

Like clockwork.

[Emanuel20]

Lol, Manu needs to evaluate his options and make the best possible decesion...like everyone else in life!:rolleyes

Don’t be stubborn and Get Well!

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

The only good thing about him playing in the Olympics is it means that he's healthy again.

I'm sure Manu won't play if doctors don't green light him.

[ducks]

The only good thing about him playing in the Olympics is it means that he's healthy again.

I'm sure Manu won't play if doctors don't green light him.

better he better not try to be tiger

[ElNono]

I think he's warming up everyone to the idea that if the ligament is not back to normal in another 3 weeks or so, he's just not going to play. I think he understands that not only it may be counterproductive to the Argentina squad, it can also turn into a chronic issue (Remember that when they did an MRI right before the Lakers series, they found some artrithis on the ankle, and according to the doctors, it was probably from trying to play on it when he got injured on the 2002 World Championship)

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

better he better not try to be tiger

"I'm going to play. And I'm going to win"

:lol

I'm sure the doctors will laugh him off; If Manu tried to say that as well. Then again if Manu brings home the Gold in a Tiger like fashion, he'll be a bad ass m'fer too.

[Slippy]

As much as i feel for Manu that he could miss the olympics , i took it as a positive that he is contemplating missing it. If the ankle is recovering slower than expected then he owes it to the Spurs to give it the best chance of healing. That means resting up getting it back to 100 percent before the season starts.

[urunobili]

"I'm going to play. And I'm going to win"

:lol

I'm sure the doctors will laugh him off; If Manu tried to say that as well. Then again if Manu brings home the Gold in a Tiger like fashion, he'll be a bad ass m'fer too.

:tu

[remingtonbo2001]

It sounds to me like Ginobili's rehab is right on course. Two and a half weeks after starting his rehab and it sounds like the swelling is down. Stretched ankle ligaments don't return to normal size overnight.

Manu needs some of Dirk's Black Magic.

[2centsworth]

Don't pull another Grant Hill, Manu.

If it hurts, rest, don't play.

he may have done that already playing in the playoffs.