Ginobili down with ankle injury vs USA

Ginobili is down during the USA game. Ankle injury once again.

He is limping off the court.

Hate to say I told you so, but I told you so.


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Ginobili Injured In Olympics Semifinals

POSTED: 11:19 am CDT August 22, 2008
UPDATED: 11:35 am CDT August 22, 2008

SAN ANTONIO -- San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili was injured Friday during the Olympic semifinal game against the United States.

Ginobili, playing for Team Argentina, injured the same ankle that bothered him in the NBA playoffs during the first quarter.

He didn't return to the game. It was not clear how severe the injury was.

Spurs officials had urged Ginobili to pass on the Olympics and rest the ankle, but he refused, saying it ankle felt fine.

Team USA defeated Argentina 101-81 to advance to the gold medal game against Spain on Sunday.

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Olympics are over for injured basketball star Ginobili
22.08.08 22:14

(dpa) - Argentine basketball star Emanuel Ginobili is injured and will miss Sunday's game for Olympic bronze against Lithuania, Argentine team doctor Diego Grippo confirmed Friday.

"There is no chance that 'Manu' will recover. He will not play against Lithuania," Grippo said.

A recurring injury to his left ankle forced Ginobili to remain on the bench for most of Friday's semi-final, which saw defending champion Argentina lose to the United States, 101-81.

"Ginobili is in a lot of pain, he is very sad," Argentine coach Sergio Hernandez said.

The San Antonio Spurs shooting guard was on court for just 6 minutes and 21 seconds in the semi-final and scored 2 points before withdrawing at half-time.

Andres Nocioni may also miss the game against Lithuania.

"He has tendinitis in his left knee. We will see if he recovers," said Grippo.

yeah, ginobili sucks for doing this.

Yet i'm sure this is why the US will beat Argentina..has nothing to do with his style of play or anything

yawn

Manu is limping with a bad ankle, GEE where have we seen this before??

damn!!!! :bang

LMFAO!
:lmao

Not funny.









P.S.

:pctoss

Manu had to be assisted off the court and was putting very little weight on his left ankle. Not sure if this is the same ankle that gave him problems before. 2008-2009 might be over before it even begins!!:depressed

What channel is this on?

ch 365 on dish network

Yeah, Ginobili going back to the locker room. He looks bad.

Since May I've been saying we need to move this China doll while his stock was still high. It's his own fault, hopefully we can acquire an asset soon.

Next....

Is that the same bum ankle?

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Is that the same bum ankle?

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yes

This thread is lame, especially considering the OP is a Heat fan and Wade had to live in a bubble for 5 months just to be able to play.

This is an instance where I wish I didn't have to say "I told you so". That's precisely what Gregg Popovich is uttering right now...

What a joke.

Is this a joke? Or did he really hurt his ankle?

I have already turned the game off and will now go mow my grass...This day keeps getting better and better.

not a joke. Unfortunately.

this not on time warner cable?

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Is this a joke? Or did he really hurt his ankle?

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No joke!!

Popovich is going to be PISSED.

:ban: all these guys celebrating Manu's injury.

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this not on time warner cable?

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Was watching it on 102

Lets see what happens if Kobe goes down...

Which I do not want to see.

trade him, and trade his ass now.

This is the definition of "knee-jerk" reaction

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Lets see what happens if Kobe goes down...

Which I do not want to see.

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Kobe's not a China doll.

Ginobili still in the Locker room.....

Somewhere Tim Duncan is developing left knee tendinitis that will keep him sidelined for all of 2008-09.

Let the tanking begin.

Yeah, he was driving and LeBron stepped in front of him as he was passing and Manu landed off balance. It was not really anything unusual so it is a concern that his ankle is going to hold up under the rigors of normal play...until he has properly healed the ankle.

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Originally Posted by MiamiHeat

Ginobili is down during the USA game. Ankle injury once again.

He is limping off the court.

Hate to say I told you so, but I told you so.

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Link to when you told us so?

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Originally Posted by Walton Buys Off Me

Kobe's not a China doll.

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Doesn't he have to have surgery after the Olympics?

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Originally Posted by I Love Me Some Me

Somewhere Tim Duncan is developing left knee tendinitis that will keep him sidelined for all of 2008-09.

Let the tanking begin.

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Not a very productive idea, since the Spurs lack a first round pick this year.

Shitty news to wake up to. I hope he'll be ok and be ready for when the season starts.

It's not going to be pretty to have to lean on Mason, Udoka, and Finley to carry the load should he miss some time this season with the ankle.

Ginobili shouldn't be playing if a slight tweak of the ankle sends him to the locker room.

Chances are the Spurs will have to rest him throughout training camp and preseason to make sure he's healthy. An ankle doesn't heal all the way unless you get a whole lot of rest.

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Originally Posted by TheProfessor

Not a very productive idea, since the Spurs lack a first round pick this year.

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Don't confuse the noobies with facts.

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Originally Posted by timvp

Ginobili shouldn't be playing if a slight tweak of the ankle sends him to the locker room.

Chances are the Spurs will have to rest him throughout training camp and preseason to make sure he's healthy. An ankle doesn't heal all the way unless you get a whole lot of rest.

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Originally Posted by Solid D

Link to when you told us so?

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http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102411

I made a whole thread about it

I do understand why he is playing though, so I can not fault Gino.

You can't always do what you want. He is making a LOT of money with a contract obligation with the Spurs.

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You can't always do what you want. He is making a LOT of money with a contract obligation with the Spurs.

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Well unlike the Wade, if Gino takes time off, they do not get a number 2 draft pick. They will still win more than 20 or so games.

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Originally Posted by timvp

Ginobili shouldn't be playing if a slight tweak of the ankle sends him to the locker room.

Chances are the Spurs will have to rest him throughout training camp and preseason to make sure he's healthy. An ankle doesn't heal all the way unless you get a whole lot of rest.

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They'll get him on a therapy program once he's back. He'll be ready before the regular season; I think the main concern is that this is a chronic ankle issue that will progressively hurt his mobility.

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Not a very productive idea, since the Spurs lack a first round pick this year.

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:bang
mas triste


Is it protected?

:depressed

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:bang
mas triste


Is it protected?

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Actually, I'm not sure. I don't remember hearing about any protection on that pick...

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http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102411

I made a whole thread about it

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I don't see where you said he'd get injured. You whined a lot and talked about injuries but you didn't flat out say Manu was going to get injured.

You are like the Miami Heat version of Lefty.

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Is it protected?

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Yes.

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Yes.

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And there you go :lol

I can't believe all the Manu hate in this thread... I would say trade Manu now - not for San Antonio's sake but for his! He deserves better than a bunch of losers like some of the posters here. What have you ever won in your life?

Patheric piece of shit.

fusdlfkjsdfck!!!

I watched the replay over and over, and I can't see where he hurt it, he didn't land on it funny, didn't land on anyone's foot.

He just sort of started favoring it.

Let's hope he comes out and plays in the 2nd half.

DD

Fuck A Duck.

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Don't confuse the noobies with facts.

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well, fact is that the pick is lottery protected. so, if history was repeating and 09 is 97.......say hello to Blake Griffin.

(but, no. this wasn't a call to dump the season)

The Argies have made a good game out of it and with out Manu.

Yeah, I know I forgot about it being protected (which is kinda logical).

Is the game not being shown on dish network???

I'm suprised he didn't go back in. It didn't even look that bad. Pretty dissapointing to see him injure it so easily. Obviously its not 100%.

I wish the fucker would have just stayed home.

trade manu now!

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Originally Posted by MiamiHeat

Ginobili is down during the USA game. Ankle injury once again.

He is limping off the court.

Hate to say I told you so, but I told you so.

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:rolleyes
pffft what a fucking faggot. Yeah YOU told us so. Loser.

I thought this goddamn fucking game was supposed to come on at 10, I dont see it on any channels right now. FUck yall for starting threads about it.

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I'm suprised he didn't go back in. It didn't even look that bad. Pretty dissapointing to see him injure it so easily. Obviously its not 100%.

I wish the fucker would have just stayed home.

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I think 3 fouls in a first half helped out with that too...

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Originally Posted by timvp

I don't see where you said he'd get injured. You whined a lot and talked about injuries but you didn't flat out say Manu was going to get injured.

You are like the Miami Heat version of Lefty.

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:lmao

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:rolleyes
pffft what a fucking faggot. Yeah YOU told us so. Loser.

I thought this goddamn fucking game was supposed to come on at 10, I dont see it on any channels right now. FUck yall for starting threads about it.

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This shit started at 9:30....

NBC is barely going to start showing it.... late

I predict Manu will come back in. But his ankle looked pretty bad. He would not even come back for game 7 NBA finals with that kind of injury. But this is the Olympics...

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Originally Posted by Sense

This shit started at 9:30....

NBC is barely going to start showing it.... late

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what? it's halftime on NBC here on the east coast

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what? it's halftime on NBC here on the east coast

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I just glanced at NBC... it's 3-2..

they started from the beginning

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:rolleyes
pffft what a fucking faggot. Yeah YOU told us so. Loser.

I thought this goddamn fucking game was supposed to come on at 10, I dont see it on any channels right now. FUck yall for starting threads about it.

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Do you have dish network?

The shit was suppossed to be on at 9:15 but instead they're showing ping-pong and volleyball.

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This shit started at 9:30....

NBC is barely going to start showing it.... late

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its fucking bullshit and now the game is ruined for thos of us who have to start watching it late. MiamiHeat should be banned for pulling this shit and for being a bigtime fucking loser.

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its fucking bullshit and now the game is ruined for thos of us who have to start watching it late. MiamiHeat should be banned for pulling this shit and for being a bigtime fucking loser.

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I'm not so sure you want to see the first half

Fuck it, I don't care if we have to start the season without Ginobili, we need him 100% to before he steps a foot on the court for us this season. And then, we can't wear him out when he plays.

Im not having any of this him being hobbled all season long only to result in him not being able to contribute during playoff time.

But yes, he should of stayed out of the Olympics this year.

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Fuck it, I don't care if we have to start the season without Ginobili, we need him 100% to before he steps a foot on the court for us this season. And then, we can't wear him out when he plays.

Im not having any of this him being hobbled all season long only to result in him not being able to contribute during playoff time.

But yes, he should of stayed out of the Olympics this year.

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he will never be at 100% again

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Originally Posted by timvp

I don't see where you said he'd get injured. You whined a lot and talked about injuries but you didn't flat out say Manu was going to get injured.

You are like the Miami Heat version of Lefty.

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Right, timvp. Thus, the reason for my question. Most of us have posed the question, what happens if Manu gets hurt? That is why the Spurs needed to bolster their scoring and wing position. Even if Manu didn't get hurt, he is cutting and moving on the ankle in a competitive situation.

If U Have Hd Its On Ch 365 On Dish Network

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Originally Posted by timvp

Ginobili shouldn't be playing if a slight tweak of the ankle sends him to the locker room.

Chances are the Spurs will have to rest him throughout training camp and preseason to make sure he's healthy. An ankle doesn't heal all the way unless you get a whole lot of rest.

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True dat. I can see him resting for the first few weeks of the season as well. When I hurt my ankle bad playing hoops it took a few months before it was right.

This really sucks!

As if, we needed more bad news this summer.

I guess we'll be getting a real good look at Roger Mason and seeing a lot of Finley to start the season.

When I saw this all I could think about is how it'll effect the Spurs....

good job, Manu

As long as it is not a blown Achilles and just a sprained ankle...it is only August, he will be fine by training camp.

DD

Well this officially puts a cap on a great offseason for the spurs! :rolleyes

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As long as it is not a blown Achilles and just a sprained ankle...it is only August, he will be fine by training camp.

DD

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Achilles? Thanks for the kind thoughts.:(

This could set him back for months.

However if there is a bright side to all this, Manu was going to need the rest anyway, seeing as how he virtually has had no offseason. He'll now be forced to concentrate only on rehabbing his ankle, which will keep him out of competition until he's healed.

Be healed quickly, MG.

I am praying for you. :)

As soon as I saw the title of this thread, I figure the naysayers would be coming out of the woodwork........ready to pounce (trade manu, manu sucks, manu shouldn't have played, blah, blah, blah). Well, he played, he got injured....next! :rolleyes

Back to the news at hand....what's his status? Did he come back in the game? I know the US will win but I was hoping the Argentina would make it a competitive game....probably less so if Manu is out of the lineup. Bummer about the ankle!

All I care about is that he'll be okay and will be ready for the season. Take Care Manu! Sending positive karma your way. :D

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Achilles? Thanks for the kind thoughts.:(

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LOL, sorry, I meant he looked ok....he walked off the court.....I think he will be fine...

DD

ginobili never came back out of the lockerroom after he went down.

Doesn't appear that he came back after the first quarter.

Looks like he's pretty much done.

Let's just hope he didn't aggravate his previous injury.

Son Of A Fuckin Bitch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111111111

I bet he could have come back if he wanted, but he probably realized it wasn't worth it because there's no way USA was going to lose.

Fuck. Fuck this shit. Fuck the Olympics.

:pctoss
:pctoss
:pctoss

First 96 fucks us with no vaseline... now this bullshit

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Doesn't he have to have surgery after the Olympics?

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yes...on an injury he had about 8 months ago. :rolleyes

Fucking NBA - he injured the ankle there !!!

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Fucking NBA - he injured the ankle there !!!

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yeah? He gets paid millions to injure it there, dumbass.

playing for argentina is a side issue.

It sucks.
Spurs have definitely a black cat on their shoulders for some months :
- Manu's injury against Phoenix and for the whole playoffs.
- Duncan illness against Hornets.
- Air Champion.
- Barry fouled in game 4 against Lakers.
- Splitter changing his mind and staying in europe.
- Spurs not getting their man (Batum) in the draft.
- Spurs not getting Maggette.
- Manu's injury in Beijing.

It starts to make a lot. :depressed

I knew this would ducking happen. Parker u stay the fuck home too.
Fucking bullshit!!!! Arggggggg

http://img352.imageshack.us/img352/5...c5de540in6.jpg

wouldn't listen to pop nooooo had to go and play in the fucking olympics :pctoss