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PabloBualo
¿Estás entrenando para no dormir o durmiendo para cuando tus dos críos no te dejen? jejeje
Yo estoy entrenando para no dormir, como siempre. En cambio mi mujer está durmiendo por todo lo que no va a dormir más adelante!



Fer21
Por lo que he visto de lo partidos que van de temporada, han mejorado bastante en la defensa y en otros aspectos, pero todavía tendrían que mejorar un poco cuando se enfrentan a los equipos candidatos. ¿Cuándo crees que van alcanzar un 100% y en cuánto están hoy por hoy?
Hay mucho por mejorar en todo aspecto, defensa y ataque. Creo que estamos aproximadamente en un 72.86% ahora…

¿Por qué en algunos de los momentos importantes, sobre todo de los partidos cerrados Pop te saca? Estés o no jugando bien no te tendría que sacar, porque a mi modo de ver, sos el que mejores decisiones toma en momentos cruciales.
Ya pasó ese momento. Fue una etapa delicada que ya quedó en el pasado… Espero!

¿Cómo te gustaría terminar la temporada 1, 2, 3 o te da lo mismo mientras lleguen a los Playoffs?
Qué preguntita… 1, siempre 1.



criasor
Sacando momentos puntuales por lesiones… ¿Esta es la peor versión de los Spurs que te tocó ver? De no ser así. ¿Cuál fue?
Todos los años tenemos algún momento malo. Este año arrancamos mal y se viene un calendario complicado. Veremos como sigue todo, pero sí, no estamos jugando bien, eso seguro.

¿Pop cambió los esquemas defensivos del equipo? ¿Hablaron algo para "suplantar" de algún modo la ausencia de Bruce?
No, no se cambió nada. Siempre la idea es la misma esté quien esté en la cancha.

¿Cómo te sentís físicamente? ¿Podés explotar aunque sea de a ratos? ¿Te sentís limitado en tus movimientos a la hora de penetrar o definir en tráfico? La posibilidad de repetir o agravar la lesión… ¿Te limita a la hora de pensar e iniciar una jugada?
Me siento mucho mejor. Ninguna queja, solo espero seguir así y no tener ningún problema más.

¿Se decidieron con Many por dos nombres ya?
Estamos cerca, pero no se dicen hasta que llegue el momento.

¿La llegada de los mellizos implica una diferencia a la hora de definir tu continuidad en San Antonio?
La verdad que no. No cambia nada. Cuando llegue el momento decidiré con mi mujer que es lo mejor para la flia y mi carrera.



chiquitoo
Quisiera saber que posibilidades tienen de ganar este año. ¿Qué posibilidades habría de contratar a T-mac? ¿Estás listo para ir a Turquía?
Hay posibilidades, no sé cuantas pero hay. No somos los favoritos nro 1, pero creo que estamos dentro del grupo de 5 o 6 que pueden ganar. El tiempo dirá.
No creo que haya muchas posibilidades de contratar a TMac, pero nunca se sabe tampoco.
No, aún no estoy listo. Falta muuuuuuuucho.



Mendymarie
Manu, what are you going to name your twins?
We are not sure, yet. What we know is that considering my last name, they will have some italian flavour.



Cesar421
¿Cómo te has sentido últimamente en los partidos, crees que ya andas en un 80%? Yo he visto que poco a poco estás recuperando el ritmo.
Me siento bárbaro. Ahora falta meter alguna nomás. Ya llegará.

En caso que no arregles una extensión de contrato… ¿Hay algún equipo o jugador en particular con el que te gustaría jugar?
Me gustaría jugar con alguno de mis compañeros de Selección. Pero la verdad no creo que eso sea lo que me haga decidir cuando llegue el momento. Hay tantas cosas para evaluar…

Cuando entrás al juego, ¿generalmente entrás en tu posición habitual o tienes que ser SF o PG por algunos minutos?
En nuestro sistema, es lo mismo ser SG que SF. PG no juego casi nunca, pero no tengo problemas en hacerlo si me toca.



lucho44
¿Pensás en el Mundial? ¿Estarías en condiciones como para poder ir o no está en tus planes por el tema de tu lesión y tu futuro en los Spurs?
Lo vengo diciendo desde que terminaron los JJ.OO, va a ser más complicado que otras veces por muchos factores. De todas maneras, cuando llegue el momento y sepa más sobre mi futuro, decidiré.



sir_arles
¿Cómo ves el AT&T Center últimamente? Recuerdo que hace un tiempo habías comentado que con la crisis económica costaba bastante más que otros años llenar la cancha. Últimamente que cantidad de gente está yendo, más o menos? O sea, esta pregunta en resumen sería ¿La gente de SA se está entusiasmando con el equipo?
La crisis se nota bastante, pero tenemos mucha suerte de tener simpatizantes (fans) que nos quieren mucho, respetan y vienen a la cancha. No sé los números exactos.



lSilvial
¿Cómo te sentís en el equipo? Parece que tenés un papel de Manager, hacés que los demás brillen y hagan su juego. Impresionante los pases que haces, se nota como influís en el equipo estratégicamente, mas allá de los puntos que conviertas. ¿Cuál es para vos tu verdadero rol en el equipo?
Este año estoy pasando más el balón y tratando de asistir más que otras veces, un poco porque el equipo creo que lo necesita y otro poco porque no estoy metiendo mucho. Ya llegará el momento de tirar más y pasar menos, por ahora no.



tymi-spurs
¿Cómo ves al equipo en esta etapa de la temporada? ¿Mejoró a comparación del comienzo?
Estamos en eso, tratando de mejorar día a día, pero nos falta mucho camino por recorrer.

¿Algunos rumores de adición o trade en el equipo para esta temporada?
Ninguno que yo haya escuchado. Siempre saben más uds que nosotros.

¿Te gustaría alguna vez ser el técnico de la Selección Argentina?
No, no creo. Me gustaría ayudar de alguna manera, pero técnico no creo.



Timcho_15
¿Cómo anda Ciru, el perro que te llevaste de Rosario?
Un genio total. Una gran idea de ambos.

Sabiendo que los bebes serán nenes, la gran mayoría de los noticieros de acá habla de una futura selección para el mundial 2034 y cosas de ese estilo... ¿Qué opinás al respecto?
Gracioso. Como verían una selección 2034 formando así: Ginobili/Ginobili/Nocioni/Scola/Scola? je je. Desde el banco: Prigioni, Nocioni, Scola, Wolkowyski y alguno más por venir? Chiste, que sean lo que quieran y les guste. También uno puede ser ministro de economía del 2054, quien sabe…



Fernando
¿Cuánto te preocupa el tema de tu renovación con los Spurs? ¿Es algo que tenés en mente todo el tiempo? ¿Te llamaron para conversar del tema últimamente?
Ya me olvidé un poco. En un momento me afectó bastante, ahora ya pasó. Seré free agent y listo, ya me tocó una vez, no problem.

¿No te parece un poco ingrato el que todavía no te hayan renovado luego de darle tanto a la franquicia?
Esto es un negocio muy grande y con mucha plata en juego. Nadie regala nada, ni las franquicias, ni los jugadores.

Por otro lado, ¿quiénes te parecen hoy en día los 3 mejores bases de la liga?
Difícil pregunta. Te digo 4. Parker-Williams-Nash-Paul, sin orden establecido.



Lucas Andres
¿Estuviste en la casa de Roger Mason el Thanksgiving Day? Porque leí que invitó a todos sus compañeros. ¿Le prestás atención a ese día o es uno más para vos?
No, no fui a la casa de Roger ese día. Para mi no es significativo, pero como todos lo festejan, siempre un poco de pavo comemos en algún lado. Si tengo que estar solo en Minneapolis, no me molesta tampoco.



didemes
Cuado te cruzás con los argentinos... ¿Qué tiempo tienen para conocer la ciudad o salir a cenar?
Nos vemos si los dos equipos coinciden en una ciudad el día anterior al juego o si después uno se queda a dormir en esa ciudad. Entonces sí, vamos a comer y nos juntamos a charlar un rato. Con el único que no pude aún es con Chapu, pero en SAC vamos a tener más tiempo.

De las ciudades que pudiste conocer mejor, ¿cuál es la que te gustó más, por la infraestructura, la gente, la vibra?
New York es espectacular. Chicago muy linda también, Miami, Houston, Phoenix, hay muchas ciudades interesantes. D.C. me encanta también, me gustaría tener alguna vez tiempo para recorrerla.

¿Qué podés decirnos de nuestra enviada especial (ja! un paso al frente Andrea!), a quien pudiste conocer personalmente?
Me gustó finalmente conocerla personalmente aunque no hubo tiempo de mucha charla.



vanesa09
A mi, como a muchísimas personas más, me encantaría verte en el mundial, por eso esta pregunta: ¿Te gustó la iniciativa que tomaron algunos chicos del facebook con respecto a crear un grupo que se llama "Argentinos unidos para que Manu Ginobili vaya al Mundial" o todavía no te enteraste que existía?
Sí, sabía que existía, pero la decisión la tomaré con mi mujer. Lamentablemente no creo que eso influya en lo que haga… lo siento! ;-)

¿Ya sabés quiénes serían los padrinos de los mellis o todavía no se deciden con Many?
No, no sabemos todavía.

¿Sería posible verte con tu equipo de San Antonio en los playoffs? ¿Sinceramente que crees?
Sin dudas que ahí estaremos.



franmdq
¿Qué cosas te motivan para seguir jugando? ¿Pensás que hay muchos en la NBA que juegan por dinero y si ganaran lo justo para vivir normal, sin lujos, dejarían de jugar?
No sé que haría el resto. Yo sé que me encanta hacer lo que hago (justamente lo puse hace un rato en facebook). A veces tenés días malos, duros, de mal humor, cansancio, dolores, pero en promedio, me apasiona lo que hago.

¿Qué te parece los "movimientos de equipo" en Argentina, con tantos ascensos y descensos por año, equipos que bajan, suben y desaparecen, no convendría hacer como en la NBA? También tener en cuenta el sistema de las universidades en USA, donde se pueden becar a cientos de chicos. ¿Se debería exigirle esto al gobierno? ¿Te parece bueno?
Muuuuy difícil de llevar a cabo. Creo que está bien como está, solo hay que buscar la forma que el básquet sea redituable y que todas las partes se profesionalicen, estudien, mejoren para que así mejore todo.

La última y no jodo más. Te escuché decir con otras palabras =P, que el básquet en Argentina no es negocio, no da rédito y no interesa, tanto para publicidad como cadenas de TV. Pero no dijiste por qué, pienso que porque nadie se arriesgó al completo. Hay que aprovechar este gran momento. ¿En un futuro harías algo? ¿Qué pensás que se puede hacer? (Aunque ya le diste mucho, jaja)
Qué casualidad que es lo que respondí antes. Cómo me conocen! Sí, me gustaría hacer algo para mejorar nuestro básquet y no soy el único. Espero poder dar una mano cuando tenga más tiempo junto con el resto de los chicos.

¿Cola de león o cabeza de ratón?
Cabeza de león.



manualvaredo
Cuando estás en la cancha, o también podría ser haciendo una actividad común… ¿pensás en español o en inglés? O sea… ¿la voz de tu conciencia te habla en español o en inglés?... o por qué no en italiano jaja
Depende con quién esté. En mi casa en español, con el equipo en inglés y en Italia en italiano. Bah! ahora ya no creo, pero en su momento, sí.



nico_white
¿Por qué en la NBA que es tan comercial, los equipos juegan todos los años con las mismas camisetas? ¿Es por algún tema protocolar o algo así? ¿No venderían más si de temporada a temporada cambian el diseño?
Posiblemente la gente se canse y termine por no comprar ninguna porque sabe que al año se la cambian y no le sirve más. Además sería más complicado identificarse siempre con otro color. Creo que estudian bastante acá lo que quiere la gente, así que si lo dejan así, por algo será.



merce_carrizo
Ya te debés haber hartado de responder esto, pero… ¿Tu participación el el Mundial de este año sigue en el aire? Soy consciente de que la regular season todavía no terminó, hace muy poco tiempo de tu última lesión y falta renovar tu contrato. ¿Creés que SAS ponga trabas para que vayas al Mundial en un futuro contrato de renovación?
Ya creo haberla respondido.



LEABOSTERO4
¿Qué jugada de los Spurs o de cualquier otro equipo es la que te gusta más o disfrutás más si sale bien? (Me refiero a planificación, puede ser pick and roll, isolation, la que gustes)
Contraataque. Creo que es lo más divertido para todos. En juego estacionado, el pick and roll es lo más habitual y donde me siento cómodo.



laucha
Hace unos años en una entrevista que te hizo Leo Montero comentaste de la existencia de un aparato que usaban los equipos de la NBA para practicar lanzamientos repetidamente, que se instala debajo del aro, recoge las pelotas y se las entrega al tirador a modo de pase (aparatos similares existen en el tenis y en el baseball), de alguna manera demuestra que la tecnología está al servicio del perfeccionamiento de los jugadores y del juego. En este sentido y ahí va la pregunta: ¿existen rutinas y/o aparatos para mejorar el salto vertical con los que te hayas encontrado a lo largo de tu carrera NBA que no hayas visto en otras ligas?
No, ninguno. Siempre usé los que usa todo el mundo. Pesas, pliometría y repetición.



santymrcx
Defensivamente se los vio mejor este último tiempo, pero no por las rotaciones sino por la agresividad en la búsqueda del robo. No me alcanzan los dedos de la mano para contar la cantidad de rotaciones fallidas entre vos y Tony en algunos casos y con otros también. ¿Les falta hablarse más en cancha (digo el equipo en general o el recambio de jugadores sigue afectándolos en cuanto al sistema?
Si buscamos mucho el robo, es un error. La mejor defensa no es la que roba balones. Al menos la nuestra. De todos modos, sí, estamos mejorando de a poco aunque tenemos nuestras lagunas.

Hoy mueven la bola muchísimo más que antes (sobre todo con Hill y vos en cancha), pero incluso con TP se ve ese cambio en mayor cantidad de asistencias en detrimento de PPG. Se ve un juego mucho más equilibrado y estás buscando mucho más a tus compañeros con esas asistencias "a lo manu" que tanto nos gustan. La pregunta es, ¿cuánto influye en esta nueva "química" que desarrollaron, las ausencias de dos tiradores como Finley y Bonner (en pocas palabras, la reducción de la rotación)? ¿Tener mucho de algo (tiradores) puede ser perjudicial para desarrollar esa "química"? Incluso vos mejoraste muchísimo y ni hablar de Mason Jr.
Muy larga la pregunta… me aburrió.

Todos te hablan de lo físico, de si estás mejor, etc, y para mí lo que te faltaba era estar ese segundo mental adelante de la jugada, para mí es tan o más importante que solamente el físico. De a poco te veo recuperándolo. Mentalmente ¿cómo estás (en velocidad)? Para mi estás a un 80% (haber agarrado al murciélago te suma 10% he jaja), pero me gustaría que me lo respondas vos.
100%.

Unas palabritas para el regreso del Loco Montenegro si no es mucho pedir!!
No tengo idea sobre su estado físico, pero si tiene ganas de jugar y lo puede hacer, bienvenido. Debe ser muy difícil volver a las canchas después de los 40 y sin haber jugado tanto tiempo, pero si su cuerpo lo deja, genial!



GemyJJ
¿Te implantaste pelo en la bocha, o me está engañando mi monitor año 1980? Si estás tomando algo o es algún shampoo mágico pasame el dato, je
¿Te implantaste pelo en la bocha, o me está engañando mi monitor año 1980? Si estás tomando algo o es algún shampoo mágico pasame el dato, je Juaaaaa!! No no, no me implanté nada! El día que lo haga espero que quede mejor de lo que lo tengo ahora, de lo contrario le haría juicio al "implantador", je je.



estanimaza
Ahora que Fabri se fue a Washington, ¿con quién pasas el tiempo? ¿Ya fuiste a comer algún sandwich con el colorado Bonner? Su blog es bastante gracioso, parece un tipo bastante cómico.
La verdad que no lo reemplazó nadie a Fabri, tarea muy complicada. No soy de comer sandwiches salvo rara ocasión, pero sin dudas, Matt es muy cómico y come sandwiches todos los días (o al menos el 80% de los días).

Otra más, ¿qué opinás de la vuelta del loco Montenegro a Obras? El rumor dice que vuevlen Cortijo, Camisasa y el Tola!!!
No sigas nombrando a ver si vuelve mi hermano Leandro!! shhhhhhhh!!



ale
¿Jugás poker online en algún software de los tantos que hay?
Sí, jugué al poker online en Pokerstars, ahora durante la temporada muy poco, pero en vacas, sí. Juego fascinante.

¿Depositaste dinero alguna vez? (te aviso por si no sabés que existen páginas dando vuelta donde ellos te dan el dinero, no hace falta que vos deposites =)
No, no deposité nunca.



gaucho_93
¿Cuál de estos 3 bases te gusta más? (Nash, Iverson, Fisher)
Nash.

¿Te gustaría en algún momento ser el "Verón" de un equipo de básquet de la NBA o de Argentina (o sea, ser el ícono, tener injerencia en la política y posteriormente ser presidente)? ¿Cuál sería ese equipo?
Antes que nada, me gustaría muchísimo más que pusieras un acento y mayúsculas cuando corresponde! Fueron 9 acentos, 3 mayúsculas y 1 falta de ortografía y los tuve que agregar yo ;-). Ahora ya tengo pocas ganas de responderte, pero lo voy a hacer igual:
No, no creo que llegue a hacer algo así, pero el equipo sería o Bahiense del Norte o Estudiantes de Bahía Blanca.



Baru
¿Cuales son las 4 o 5 páginas web que entrás diariamente?
Manuginobili.com, Facebook, Hoopshype, NBA, y alguna de tecnología (mashable, engadget, laptopmag, crackberry o alguna de esas).

Después de años de entrar a este foro ¿Más o menos recordás quiénes somos los que estamos siempre? ¿Te son familiares los nombres?
Sí, ni hablar. Puede que me olvide de alguno, pero los "de siempre" los tengo.

¿Qué opinión tenés de Juan Fernández que está haciendo gran desempeño por Temple?
Lamentablemente todavía no lo pude ver jugar. Pero lo sigo y sé que le está yendo bárbaro. Ojalá que pasen algún juego pronto o quién dice, lo pueda ver en vivo.



Jey Jey
¿Cómo te sentís cuando jugás contra otros argentinos en la NBA?
Estoy muy acostumbrado. He jugado contra mis hermanos, así que no tengo problemas en hacerlo contra amigos. Las primeras veces sí fue un poco raro, ahora ya es habitual.

¿Se siente la partida de Bruce (Bowen) tanto dentro y fuera de la cancha?
Claro que sí. Jugué 7 años con él, uno se acostumbra y si bien entiendo como son las cosas, se tarda un poco en habituarse.



claudio987
¿Sigues los juegos de los Owls con Juan Fernández? ¿Alguna opinión sobre esta temporada?
Respondida más arriba.

¿Tienes pensado con qué colores identificar a cada melli?
No, aún no. Ya veremos.

¿Cómo viste esta segunda fase respecto al nivel que mostró Lanús con la incorporación de Lucas Victoriano?
Todavía no vi ningún partido de liga este año. Me alegra que jugadores de tantos años en Europa vuelvan de a poco a la liga, le hace muy bien.

¿Algún libro para recomendar?
Es muy delicado recomendar libros. Hay que conocer a la persona, sus intereses, pasiones, curiosidades, necesidades… los últimos 3 fueron sobre bebés y mellizos, no creo que te interese, no?? je je. Ahora uno sobre la 2da guerra, necesitaba un descanso mental.



fedenus
En lo que va de la temporada regular ¿cuál fue la victoria que más disfrutaste y la derrota que más bronca te dio?
La victoria contra Dallas y la derrota contra Oklahoma y Boston en casa.

¿Por qué pusiste en duda tu presencia en el mundial de Turquía?
Ya está explicado más arriba creo. Carencia de contrato y por ende de seguro, lesiones y físico, inminente superpoblación familiar, etc.

De las nuevas incorporaciones que llegaron a SAS… ¿con quién de ellos tenés mas química?
Difícil de decir, hay momentos y momentos, pero lo seguro es que todos son buena gente, tratan de sumar constantemente y son buenos compañeros.



stefania
¿Pensás que los Spurs van a poder mantener el buen nivel de juego que estaban teniendo hasta los Playoffs?
Con mantener no hacemos nada… hay que mejorar y mucho, de lo contrario, vamos a tener vacaciones anticipadas!

¿Cómo se van a llamar los mellis?
Si eran nene y nena, Trinidad y Tobago, pero ahora que son 2 varoncitos, se me complicó… Buscaremos por el lado de las raíces tanas. Sigan tirando ideas si quieren.



lupita
¿Después de tantos años de jugar sientes la misma emoción como la primera vez o algo ha cambiado?
Siempre cambia, todo cambia. Uno lo va viviendo distinto, va madurando. Pero lo vivo siempre con intensidad y todavía disfruto mucho adentro de la cancha.

¿Te gustaría que tus hijos siguieran tus mismos pasos?
No lo sé aún. A veces pienso que sí, otras veces preferiría que no.



Kmgospurs
So have you and Many come up with some names for the babies? (By the way check this out. We were discussing it for you: lol http://www.spursreport.com/forums/spurs ... twins.html)
I'm in the plane right now, so no connection. I will check it later, though. We have some possibilities, but not 100%, yet. They will be sort of italian, that's for sure.

So have ya'll started getting some stuff for the babies? How's your wife doing now? Has she been driving you nuts yet? So what have your teammates say about it and have they given you some parenting advice?
I only got books, but we received many gifts for the babies and my wife started buying some stuff. Wifey is doing great, no problems at all. Yes, I received some advice from a few, but I need lots of them from Ratliff, the only one with twins.

I've noticed that your role on the team is different this year. How do you feel about it? Also how's your relationship with the Spurs at this time? As a FA if you had to go elsewhere (I really hope and pray that you retire with the Spurs. You're family now) what teams are you really interested in and what kind of role would you like with that team?
I don't have a problem with my role, is not THAT different anyways. The relationship with the Spurs is great as it has always been. I have no idea where I'd like to play if it's not with the Spurs, never thought about it, but I guess I'll have to start considering it soon. I have no clue about what role other teams would expect me to have. I've only been a Spur so far, so when I start talking to them, I'll find out.
Anyways, as you can tell, I don't know much and don't want to think a lot about that, first I want to win another championship and after that I'll think about my future.

Have you seen any good movies lately? If you haven't you should go see The Blind Side
I watched UP IN THE AIR in Charlotte. Liked it, but not great. Gotta go see AVATAR soon. I’ll consider your recommendation, too.



totogvictor
¿Estás practicando más pick and roll que antes o simplemente este año te salen todos esos pases de pique?
No, no estoy practicando nada distinto. Por ahí me están defendiendo de otra forma, no sé. Sale lo que sale!

Las cagadas a pedos de Pop... ¿han disminuido en intensidad? ¿Cómo hace para que el mismo grito sea diferente y te llegue a vos o a cualquiera del equipo? (Me encanta cuando se enoja)
Tiene rachas. Hay semanas que disminuyen y otras que se incrementan. Depende mucho del tipo de cagadas que nos mandemos… je je. A mi la verdad que no me encanta tanto como a vos! Te lo voy a mandar a tu laburo a ver si seguís pensando lo mismo!



zhengling
How is Many and the boys...you know our blessings are always there with you~~~have you ever chosen the names? oh, two handsome boys~~that is so wonderful.
Thank you very much. The names question was answered before.

And, what about you now? Are you totally rehabilitated?? It looks like it's getting better.
I'm doing great, thanks!



AMY0208
Is it your own idea that you went to teach Maths in school? Seen you've done that last year, too. It seems that you really love Maths.
I really do. This was my 3rd year doing it. Usually kids don't like Maths and I found it fascinating, that's why I like sharing my enthusiasm.



gabyboedo
Si algún jugador tiene una mala noche con el aro… ¿es tema de conversación en el vestuario o en las prácticas siguientes? ¿Se le cambia la práctica para ajustar la mecánica de tiro? ¿Es sólo una anécdota? ¿Se toma seriamente?
No, para nada. En 82 juegos todo el mundo tiene muchas de esas noches. Si la racha se extiende, entonces por ahí si se puede trabajar en algunas cositas. Entre nosotros por ahí hay cargadas, pero cuando es serio, se toma cartas en el asunto y a laburar.



Srn3o
Si se puede explicar ¿cual es el grado de explosión de adrenalina que se siente al volcar una bola o conectar esos tiros claves en un partido cerrado?
Muy difícil de explicar. Pero está genial! El aplauso de la gente, el festejo con compañeros, el saber que hiciste algo importante se juntan para logran una sensación muuuuuy distinta a otras. Una de las razones por la que me gusta tanto esto.

Hoy en día… ¿Qué porcentaje hay de realizar la renovación de tu contrato? ¿Sentís que SAS y los aficionados quieren y/o desean que renueves?
No sé. No hablo del tema con los dirigentes, así que no sé que ideas tendrán. Los aficionados creo que quieren que me quede, bah! al menos ninguno hasta ahora me dijo: "Ojalá que te vayas!" je je. De esos no encontré!

¿Existe la posibilidad de que me cumplas un deseo? Sería poder saludarte alguna vez y sacarme una foto con vos (ya que por mis pocos recursos económicos se me hace imposible seguirte cuando venís a Argentina y ni hablar al exterior).
Si alguna vez coincidimos en alguna ciudad no habría problemas. No creo ser el tipo de atleta inalcanzable, en absoluto.

¿Pensás vestir a los gemelos iguales?
En alguna ocasión particular, sí, como algo normal y habitual, no.



jokinen
Para completar las preguntas que te hicieron sobre Juan Fernández y los Owls… ¿Qué te parece la decisión de ir a la NCAA, en lugar de LNB o alguna segunda división en Europa? A partir del éxito de Fernández otros juveniles de las selecciones nacionales están planeando seguir el camino NCAA a pesar de tener ofertas de equipos europeos.
Me parece genial. Una experiencia única y que tiene fecha de vencimiento, o lo hacés a esa edad o nunca.
Ojalá que lo hicieran muchos chicos más, porque además te acerca a un diploma/título que de otra manera, no tendrías.



sbresso
¿Tenés planeado que vayan visitas durante la temporada por San Antonio para estar con vos y Many o capaz que cuando los mellizos nazcan?
Todos los años tanto mis viejos como la familia de mi mujer vienen a visitarnos. Cambian las fechas, pero siempre vienen. Este año no será la excepción.

¿Cómo te manejas con las prácticas, los partidos, los viajes, y Many?
Todo impecable. El embarazo 10 puntos, se siente bien y está muy acostumbrada a mis viajes y prácticas. Preferiría que me quedara más tiempo en casa, pero es lo que hay.



lucianocaa
¿Quién fue el jugador más duro que te tocó defender? ¿Y cuál es el defensor más duro que te defendió?
¿Duro? ¿Te referís a difícil? ¿A fuerte? ¿A duro del coco?
Los más difíciles de defender son Kobe, Carmelo, Roy, Lebron y seguro me estoy olvidando de alguno. Los mejores defensores no los digo… para que no se agranden! ;-)



cK1
Suelo ver por la página de la NBA tus resultados y todo lo que te involucre, ya que suelen ser más objetivos que acá. Entre varias cosas, vi que para muchos fuiste el mejor ayuda de la Década! (me sorprendió no ver esta nota en Argentina). La pregunta que te quiero hacer es: después de decenas de logros (logros mayores), después de esta distinción que te nombro… ¿Qué te motiva para buscar más? ¿Qué objetivos deportivos tenés en la cabeza que hace que sigas? ¿El mundial? ¿Más títulos NBA?
Creo que leíste mal. Por ahí me pueden haber elegido el mejor escolta extranjero de la década, pero no el mejor escolta en general… creo que Kobe me ganó por un pelito! ;-)
Me gusta mucho lo que hago y me gusta mucho hacerlo bien y ganando, así lo disfruto mucho más.



NOE
¿Estás conforme con tu rendimiento en estos últimos partidos? Porque tu cuota de genio está al día. Manu por siempreeeeeee. Arriba la chivita!!!
¿Qué chivita?? Tengo una barbita incipiente, pero nada de chivita aún. Pocas veces estoy super conforme, pero no creo que lo esté haciendo mal, solo que estoy errando mucho y espero que la racha cambie.



ariana6
What are your expectations for the remainder of this season?
What are your expectations for the remainder of this season?

One on one between you and Lebron who would win and why?
If getting to the paint is not allowed I may have a chance, or better, If you can't go pass the three point line. If not, I think i'd be in a lot of trouble.



TRU
Blair es una bestia, un jugadorazo que puede ayudar muchísimo. ¿Han hablado con él, sobre la jugada que repite seguido, en la que agarra un rebote ofensivo y tira al aro de forma automática, con el resultado negativo en la mayoría de las veces? No estudié los videos, pero estimo que un 80 % de las veces las pierde (Tapa, robo, yerro o pérdida). Si lo pensara sacaría la bola casi de forma inmediata al perímetro como lo hace cualquier jugador experimentado. ¿Dentro de la cancha tenés la misma percepción que yo? ¿Alguien le comentó algo a DeJuan?
Lo que te comento es que te comiste 11 acentos y los tuve que corregir yo! Eso era lo más importante… Volviendo a tu pregunta. Está tratando de mejorar día a día, es realmente un talento único y recordá que tiene 20 años. Yo a los 20 años, no hacía ni veía lo que veo ahora. Hay que tenerle paciencia y lo que hace lo hace muy bien. 28pts y 21reb en 31 minutos!! Una bestia.

Es sabido que Kobe es uno de los que más habla con sus compañeros y con el resto durante un partido. En los SAS, y siempre refiriéndonos a los jugadores… ¿En que orden de "voz y voto" hablan? Pareciera que al que mas escuchan es a vos, luego a Tony y luego a Tim. ¿Podrías decirnos un orden de los primeros 5 jugadores que llevan la voz "cantante" cuando hay que sugerir jugada, reprochar o aconsejar algo para la siguiente movida?
No hay orden estipulado. Pero por años en la franquicia y experiencia, los que más hablamos somos TD, TP, Fin y yo.



tiago3t
Seguramente sos un gran fanático de Michael Jordan, y mi pregunta tiene que ver con eso. ¿Lo conociste? ¿Tuviste algún diálogo con él? Es algo que me intriga mucho. A mi en esa situación me temblarían las piernas! Ojalá me la puedas responder.
Lo conocí, pero nos saludamos nomás. No fue un diálogo mucho más extenso que un "Hola, Cómo va? Chau". No me temblaron las piernas, pero estuvo bueno conocerlo.



mauro
¿Por qué Parker o Duncan tiran más al aro? ¿Vos no podés hacerlo 20 veces por partido como ellos?
Un equipo está formado por distintos tipos de jugadores, no todos pueden tirar 20 tiros sino sería un lío. Cada uno tiene un rol y por ahí el de ellos es tirar más. Además, exactamente los números son estos:
- Tim 14.5 tiros por juego.
- Tony 13.
- Richard 10.
- Yo 9.5
La diferencia no es tanta, sobre todo, teniendo en cuenta que juego bastante menos.



chocolatina
¿Qué fondo de pantalla tenés ahora mismo en tu laptop?
Un wallpaper con nuestro calendario. Me es muy útil tenerlo ahí, siempre a mano.

¿Cuál ha sido tu última compra vía internet?
Creo que cargadores para celulares, tanto de auto como de pared, me los había perdido casi todos. Si no fue eso, entonces fue crédito en Google Voice

¿Tus dibujos animados favoritos?
Ahora miro pocos, pero me encantan las pelis como Finding Nemo, Shrek, Antz, Up!, Monsters, etc. De chico miraba La Pantera Rosa, Tom y Jerry, He-Man, Mazinger, ThunderCats y de más grande Los Simpsons.



franbersuitero
¿Escuchaste alguna vez a Zambayonny? Qué te pareció?
Fugazmente. Conozco un par de canciones. La verdad que es cómico. Un poco subido de tono, pero cómico.



ElNonoMasa
Se te nota mas pasador y los números dicen que andás tirando más asistencias este año. ¿Es algo que te propusiste o salió de casualidad? Si es a propósito, ¿es parte de tu transformación de jugador atlético a cerebral, o nada que ver?
La verdad que no me propuse nada, juego como me sale. Tal vez sea parte de un proceso, pero no estoy seguro aún. Dejemos que pase un poco más el tiempo y estaremos más seguro.

¿Qué se siente volver a estar en el ruedo después de comerte casi un año en trajecito?
No sabés lo bien que se siente! Un enorme placer. Fue una pesadilla lo del año pasado.



Ge
Respecto de tus expectativas previas, ¿cuál es el aspecto que más valorás en lo personal de lo que va de la temporada y en cuál sentís que estás en deuda?
Lo que más valoro es estar jugando! Como dije recién, era lo que necesitaba. Lo que mejor estoy haciendo es pasando la pelota, creo que está bastante claro y últimamente perdiendo pocos balones. Lo peor hasta hace 6-8 partidos era penetrando, pero ahora estoy tirando con bajos %, así que ando con la frazada corta! ;-)

¿Cuál es el novato que más te sorprendió hasta acá?
No por lo que hizo contra nosotros, sino que en otros partidos, lo de Jennings al inicio fue tremendo. Ahora Evans está jugando muy bien y lo de DeJuan por estar en un equipo candidato es notable también.

¿Alguna vez recuperaste contacto con alguno de los extranjeros de la Liga con los que jugaste?
No, de la liga la verdad que no. De los de Italia, sí, pero no es un contacto muy fluido.



jorsan
¿Por qué Popovich te deja jugar solamente 25,7 min de promedio por partido? Esto solo es comparable con tu temporada rookie, bajaste las estadísticas en varias facetas: minutos, porcentaje de cancha, rebotes defensivos, rebotes por partido, y puntos por partido. Y no es a causa de que estás viejo, es a causa de que estás sentado más de la mitad del partido, vos te estás jugando mucho esta temporada, tu contrato! y el no te está ayudando.
Mandale tus dudas a las oficinas de los Spurs, seguramente él sabrá explicarte mejor.

¿Qué sentiste cuando Popovich te impidió establecer el primer triple doble de tu carrera en la NBA? Te faltó un solo rebote y él te sacó.
Él no me impidió nada. De hecho me dejó en cancha más de lo que me hubiera dejado en otra oportunidad. Yo le dije que si quería sacarme que me sacara porque no me interesaba hacerlo.

¿Qué recordás de la vez que Popovich en la última temporada de Michael Jordan en Washington Wizards solo te puso un par de segundos? Contaste que un poco lo odiabas por no poder enfrentarlo más tiempo a tu ídolo.
Parece que no lo querés mucho a Pop… je je. Sí, fue una lástima haber jugado tan poco ese partido. Estaba volviendo de una lesión, pero ya estaba bien y me hubiera gustado jugar más. Una pena. Un técnico muy conocido argentino me puso solo 23'' en mi regreso a Bahía Blanca después de irme a jugar a La Rioja en la LNB!!! Eso me dolió aún más! je je.



tefiii
1. ¿Ves lejano el retiro? (espero que la respuesta sea SI)
2. Te gustaría retirarte en USA o en Argentina?
3. ¿Todavía mirás televisión argentina por internet?
4. ¿Tenés un nivel muy bueno de inglés, siempre lo tuviste o mejoró mucho por tu estadía en SA?

1. Depende a qué llamas lejano. Si es más de 3 años, creo que sí.
2. No lo tengo decidido. Depende como me sienta y las ganas que tenga de jugar. Pero nunca dije que me iba a retirar en Argentina, ni en Italia ni en ningún lado, me retiraré cuando crea que me tenga que retirar.
3. No, casi nada. Ahora me regalaron un SlingBox, así que trataré de instalarla cuando vaya en el invierno.
4. Mejoró en SA. Antes entendía mucho, pero no me expresaba del todo bien.



Chasky
James Harden en un par de ocasiones cuando jugaba en la universidad de Arizona State, dijo que su jugador preferido de la NBA era Manu Ginóbili, ahora que lo enfrentaste en un par de ocasiones ¿Cuál es tu opinión sobre James Harden?
No tenía idea y no es que te no te crea, pero me es difícil de creer! je je. Creo que ahora con el 0-18 en los dos juegos contra él, definitivamente cambió de jugador preferido! Parece un muy buen jugador, está buscando su lugar en un equipo joven y de mucho talento. Me pegó un tremendo volcadón en SA y eso no se lo perdono! ;-)



Julius Von Cryff
¿Qué pasó con el tiro con tablero a media distancia, mayormente desde la derecha, que tanto habías perfeccionado y en el que tanto incurrías hace un par de temporadas?
Uhhh! Se me debe haber traspapelado! Ahí están el par de tiros menos que estoy tirando por partido! Vamos a ver si lo encuentro por algún lado.

En estrecha relación con la otra: ¿Hay una especie de evolución en el juego de un jugador, que dicta incorporar nuevas variantes y deshacerse inconcientemente de otras facetas?
Sí, pero no está estipulado en ningún lado. Se va dando solo. Nadie es ajeno a eso. El cuerpo va cambiando, la cabeza va cambiando y las cosas que uno ve las procesa distinto con el tiempo. El Darwinismo en el básquet. Espero que el tablerito desde la derecha no se haya extinguido por completo, estaba bueno.



didemes
¿Para cuando un subforo en castellano en SpursTalk? Muchos equipos NBA lo tienen y justo donde tenemos una comunidad hispana numerosa y un jugador emblema no? Hace alguna llamada
¿Yo que tengo que ver con SpursTalk? No no no, no me metan en ese lío, eh! ;-)



totus18
¿Cuál es la última canción que pasaste a tu iPod/iPhone/mp4/Blackberry,etc?
No me vas a creer, pero te nombro 5.
- El Bolero de Ravel
- Barbero de Sevilla
- Sinfonía 40 de Mozart
- Para Elisa
- Las Bodas de Fígaro
- Etc etc etc.
¿Se imaginan por qué, no?

¿Cuál es el consejo que te dieron que considerás más útil desde que te enteraste que vas a ser papá? (Consejo que crees útil ahora, pero que no sabemos si van a funcionar cuando nazcan los GinTwins!!! )
Que si voy a ver el parto, que vea un video antes. je je. El que me lo dijo casi palma cuando salió la cabecita… GinTwins, Twinobilis, Twinos, Meginobilis, Mellinos, vamos a tener que unificar conceptos, eh! ;-)

¿Cuál es tu película favorita de la infancia?
No veía muchas películas de chiquito! Bah! Alguna clásica de Disney y recuerdo haber ido un par de veces al cine a ver pelis de Mingo y Aníbal! je je. Qué grandes

Translation please. Thanks in advance.

Blair es una bestia!

Awesome read !!!!!




But what did he write ?

Probably nothing as controversial as last time he answered questions.

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Probably nothing as controversial as last time he answered questions.

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God, I hope not.



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Translation please. Thanks in advance.

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damn chief this is kinda long...

I'll do the Spurs related questions tomorrow morning... at least the ones with juicy stuff is that ok?

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damn chief this is kinda long...

I'll do the Spurs related questions tomorrow morning... at least the ones with juicy stuff is that ok?

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Ya sure. Thanks a lot. I realise it is very long.

I bet it says I am getting nervous
with tp hurt if spurs make a move before the deadline
I am an expiring contract and if spurs do not want to resign me I could be gone

I can help with the translation. Dont have much time, but someone can choose 3 questions/answers and I will translate them.

Google has a toolbar that translate but it does not flow or make sense at times. : lol

So I'll wait for the translation from our board members. :)

Juicy stuff? Hmm don't like the sound of that...

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I've noticed that your role on the team is different this year. How do you feel about it? Also how's your relationship with the Spurs at this time? As a FA if you had to go elsewhere (I really hope and pray that you retire with the Spurs. You're family now) what teams are you really interested in and what kind of role would you like with that team?


I don't have a problem with my role, is not THAT different anyways. The relationship with the Spurs is great as it has always been. I have no idea where I'd like to play if it's not with the Spurs, never thought about it, but I guess I'll have to start considering it soon. I have no clue about what role other teams would expect me to have. I've only been a Spur so far, so when I start talking to them, I'll find out.
Anyways, as you can tell, I don't know much and don't want to think a lot about that, first I want to win another championship and after that I'll think about my future.

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Man, I can't even begin to imagine Manu playing for a team other than San Antonio. I love what free agency allows for in sports, but sometimes certain players should just simply not be allowed to leave the team they'll always be identified with.

This offseason there's going to be many teams with cap space to throw money at players.

That being said, there's only a few superstars worth max deals. Meaning there's going to be money to be maid for second tier players like Manu. Because of this I can easily see Manu being offered 10 million a year from a desperate team and owner.

Would Spurs match that? I don't think so...

Some thoughts.

Manu stated that he's feeling totally healthy.
He's pressuring the Spurs for not signing him (he says that he's gonna be a FA when the season ends). He also said that he was a bit dissapointed, at some point, with the Spurs FO, but that's in the past now.
He thinks that, as the season progress, he's gonna start shooting more and passing less.
He's most of all, really happy for being playing constantly.
He doesn't seem to be happy with the minutes he's getting.
He recognize that he really needs to start making his shots.
He said that the Spurs are playing horrible defense and is not the steal department what they need to improve.
I also read two thing between lines:
He considers that when he'd need to penetrate more, he'll be able to do it, which means he's trying to keep it safe at the moment.
He doesn’t seem to be in the best terms with Pop. Probably because of the playing time/ contract year.

Among many other things...

I don't know what this guy expects. Why would the Spurs sign him at any point this season? He needs to think about it logically from the organizations point of view and not selfishly from his point of view. Maybe he's too far in the forest to see the trees?

Minutes wise, he's been playing around 30 for the last while. Too bad his play and his lack of stamina haven't allowed for him to play more. Again I ask, what does this guy expect? Aside from his ball handling/play making (and the fact that he's the only consistent source of steals on the team), he's been bordering on awful this season. The Spurs need to find more minutes/touches for Jefferson, they need Bogans/Hill, because they're the only two plus defenders on the perimeter on the team and they need Mason, because he's the best perimeter shooter of the smalls, so where exactly does Ginobili want these minutes to come from? The more Pop has played him, the more worn out he's looked. He wants minutes, he needs to earn minutes. He's not Duncan, where he should automatically command x amount of minutes.

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I don't know what this guy expects. Why would the Spurs sign him at any point this season? He needs to think about it logically from the organizations point of view and not selfishly from his point of view. Maybe he's too far in the forest to see the trees?

Minutes wise, he's been playing around 30 for the last while. Too bad his play and his lack of stamina haven't allowed for him to play more. Again I ask, what does this guy expect? Aside from his ball handling/play making (and the fact that he's the only consistent source of steals on the team), he's been bordering on awful this season. The Spurs need to find more minutes/touches for Jefferson, they need Bogans/Hill, because they're the only two plus defenders on the perimeter on the team and they need Mason, because he's the best perimeter shooter of the smalls, so where exactly does Ginobili want these minutes to come from? The more Pop has played him, the more worn out he's looked. He wants minutes, he needs to earn minutes. He's not Duncan, where he should automatically command x amount of minutes.

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First of all, he didn't demand shit but if he would like to do so I say he has earned that right with all that he has given to the Spurs through all these years.

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First of all, he didn't demand shit but if he would like to do so I say he has earned that right with all that he has given to the Spurs through all these years.

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he has earned no right anymore
this is not 2005
last 2 year postseason hurt
refuses to get extented
offcourse he and pop are not going to be kissing each other

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First of all, he didn't demand shit but if he would like to do so I say he has earned that right with all that he has given to the Spurs through all these years.

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He hasn't earned any right. The reality is he hasn't done shit in going on two years now. We can talk about the lack of a true second big man, Parker's struggles with plantar faciitis, or Jefferson's mediocre play, but the reality is if we're seeing the Ginobili of old (as opposed to the old Ginobili), this team would be fighting the Lakers, Cavs and Celtics for the best record in the league and would be a certifiable title contender.

No organization in their right mind would sign this guy during the season. As it is, so long as he doesn't suffer another debilitating injury, he'll likely be re-signed for 2 years/$20 million. Half will be for what he's done for the organization in the past and the other half will be for what he means to the city. He's achieved cult like status in San Antonio and for an organization that's like many in pro sports (which is to say always looking to sell tickets), I find it hard to believe that they're going to let arguably their most popular player go.

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he has earned no right anymore
this is not 2005

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In 2005 he was making less money than Malik Rose, when he resigned he did it for a lot less money than he could have had. He never complained about coming off the bench. I say he earned the right to express his mind whenever he feels like it.

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When did this happen?

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He hasn't earned any right. The reality is he hasn't done shit in going on two years now. We can talk about the lack of a true second big man, Parker's struggles with plantar faciitis, or Jefferson's mediocre play, but the reality is if we're seeing the Ginobili of old (as opposed to the old Ginobili), this team would be fighting the Lakers, Cavs and Celtics for the best record in the league and would be a certifiable title contender.

No organization in their right mind would sign this guy during the season. As it is, so long as he doesn't suffer another debilitating injury, he'll likely be re-signed for 2 years/$20 million. Half will be for what he's done for the organization in the past and the other half will be for what he means to the city. He's achieved cult like status in San Antonio and for an organization that's like many in pro sports (which is to say always looking to sell tickets), I find it hard to believe that they're going to let arguably their most popular player go.

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Manu has earned the right to speak his mind, the FO office has the right to not sign him (in fact if I were RC I wouldn't resign Manu until the season ends). One thing does not invalidate the other.

ElNonoMasa = ElNono?

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Manu has earned the right to speak his mind, the FO office has the right to not sign him (in fact if I were RC I wouldn't resign Manu until the season ends). One thing does not invalidate the other.

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Ginobili lost that right with his play the past two years and his (whether you agree with it or not) selfish decision to put playing for his country over his employer. I know that must be difficult for you to hear with your inherent bias on the subject, but that's the reality of the situation. As it is, he needs to keep his mouth shut, pick up his play and stop sending not so veiled messages/threats to the organization in interviews that he'll ply his trade elsewhere if they don't sign him before the season is up.

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Manu has earned the right to speak his mind, the FO office has the right to not sign him (in fact if I were RC I wouldn't resign Manu until the season ends). One thing does not invalidate the other.

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you follow the spurs?
spurs tried to sign him before he went to play for his country
did not get down
spurs said stay here it will get done
HE SAID HELL NO
they said they would not extend him them
he said FUCK YES

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Ginobili lost that right with his play the past two years and his (whether you agree with it or not) selfish decision to put playing for his country over his employer. I know that must be difficult for you to hear with your inherent bias on the subject, but that's the reality of the situation. As it is, he needs to keep his mouth shut, pick up his play and stop sending not so veiled messages/threats to the organization in interviews that he'll ply his trade elsewhere if they don't sign him before the season is up.

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Just because you think that way it doesn't make it true, when a player has given so much to an organisation he earns some special rights and those rights can't be taken away no matter how bad you are playing. Manu has earned the right to say what he thinks to Pop or to the FO, whether those demands are justified or not that's another story (like I said, I don't think the FO should resign him now)

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Malik was pretty popular and he was let go so the same could happen with Manu. I think the part of Manu saying that when the time comes during FA he's going to let his wife decide what's best for him and his career choice and the twins will have no affect on whether he stays or not is pretty interesting.

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you follow the spurs?
spurs tried to sign him before he went to play for his country
did not get down
spurs said stay here it will get done
HE SAID HELL NO
they said they would not extend him them
he said FUCK YES

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That isn't not wanting to get resign, that's prioritizing playing with the NT over getting resigned which is not the same. If the Spurs wouldn't have put that clause Manu would have resigned.

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Just because you think that way it doesn't make it true, when a player has given so much to an organisation he earns some special rights and those rights can't be taken away no matter how bad you are playing. Manu has earned the right to say what he thinks to Pop or to the FO, whether those demands are justified or not that's another story (like I said, I don't think the FO should resign him now)

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I could say the same to you. That right is reserved for a special few and that's all-time greats (Duncan). Playing for the umpteenth time for your country and in the process making that more important than your employer (and it looks like it'll cost him future earnings) and then proceeding to play like shit for the better part of two years will do that.

[QUOTE = Pistons <Spurs; 4006925] Man, I can not even begin to imagine Manu playing for a team other than San Antonio. I love what Allows for free agency in sports, but sometimes Certain players should just simply not be allowed to leave the team they'll always be identified with. [/ QUOTE]

Me either. I don't even want to think about it....

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I could say the same to you. That right is reserved for a special few and that's all-time greats (Duncan). Playing for the umpteenth time for your country and in the process making that more important than your employer (and it looks like it'll cost him future earnings) and then proceeding to play like shit for the better part of two years will do that.

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Those rights are given to the players that spend a long portion of their careers with the same team and during that time write an important chapter of that organisation's history, not only sport wise but in the social aspect also. Players like Tim, Tony, Manu (Bowen if he would still be playing) have earned that right.

Manu no, i like how people just casually put him and duncan in the same sentence

I thought Ginobili accepted and understood the fact SA wasn't in a rush for a contract extension, seeing as how he's been injured the past two seasons.

I am surprised to hear he was disappointed with the FO. I would be devastated if he left the Spurs, but I also understand why they aren't in a rush to resign him until after the playoffs to see how he holds up.

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I thought Ginobili accepted and understood the fact SA wasn't in a rush for a contract extension, seeing as how he's been injured the past two seasons.

I am surprised to hear he was disappointed with the FO. I would be devastated if he left the Spurs, but I also understand why they aren't in a rush to resign him until after the playoffs to see how he holds up.

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I might have lost it but I didn't read anywhere that he was dissapointed with the FO, in fact he said that he realizes that he will be a free agent and he is OK with that.

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In 2005 he was making less money than Malik Rose, when he resigned he did it for a lot less money than he could have had. He never complained about coming off the bench. I say he earned the right to express his mind whenever he feels like it.

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And now he has been grossly overpaid going on three seasons. You can't in any way justify $10.7M for what he's giving the team this year, unless you want to point to Jefferson and say he sucks too and is also overpaid. How much less money did he take, anyways? No one offered him a contract because he was a restricted free agent and the Spurs had money under the cap to match anything. I can't stand hearing this revisionist history that completely ignores the bargaining position Manu was in when he re-signed.

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Manu no, i like how people just casually put him and duncan in the same sentence

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And now he has been grossly overpaid going on three seasons. You can't in any way justify $10.7M for what he's giving the team this year, unless you want to point to Jefferson and say he sucks too and is also overpaid. How much less money did he take, anyways? No one offered him a contract because he was a restricted free agent and the Spurs had money under the cap to match anything. I can't stand hearing this revisionist history that completely ignores the bargaining position Manu was in when he re-signed.

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In 2008 the Spurs wouldn't have gotten where they got without Manu, besides Manu is arguably the most popular player of this team, he makes a lot of money for the organisation even when he's not playing well.

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In 2008 the Spurs wouldn't have gotten where they got without Manu, besides Manu is arguably the most popular player of this team, he makes a lot of money for the organisation even when he's not playing well.

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And Eddie Nealy was once the most popular Spurs player too.

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In 2008 the Spurs wouldn't have gotten where they got without Manu, besides Manu is arguably the most popular player of this team, he makes a lot of money for the organisation even when he's not playing well

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ROFL ohh come on

i dont know where to start


what happened in 2008? let me google it

wrong and bullshit

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And Eddie Nealy was once the most popular Spurs player too.

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And I bet he wasn't overpaid like Manu isn't overpaid.

players like olajuwon, david robinson, shaq, scola

As for 2008, the Spurs weren't that far from beating LA, considering they had big leads in games 1 and 5, and came a bad call from forcing OT in game 4. Manu carried the team in game 3, but was awful the rest of the time. The opportunity cost of his contract may very well have cost them that WCF. I'm not trying to trash Manu because I have been a huge fan of his since the Kinder Bologna days, but if his body can't survive NBA seasons then he's clearly not worth what the team is paying him.

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ROFL ohh come on

i dont know where to start


what happened in 2008? let me google it

wrong and bullshit

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Let me remind you: Manu had the best statistically season of his NBA career, carried the team during a long part of the season when other players were hurt and lead the team in pts and assts in the last playoffs series we won that year, like I said we wouldn't have made it that far without him.

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And I bet he wasn't overpaid like Manu isn't overpaid.

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Nealy was a complete scrub. Fan loyalty and quality of play don't always correlate strongly. Dwayne Schintzius used to get huge ovations when he'd come into games, and he was a horrible player and an even worse person with a chequered past.

thats really nice, email the FO on how manu has earned a lifetime max contract because we lost to the lakers in the playoffs

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As for 2008, the Spurs weren't that far from beating LA, considering they had big leads in games 1 and 5, and came a bad call from forcing OT in game 4. Manu carried the team in game 3, but was awful the rest of the time. The opportunity cost of his contract may very well have cost them that WCF. I'm not trying to trash Manu because I have been a huge fan of his since the Kinder Bologna days, but if his body can't survive NBA seasons then he's clearly not worth what the team is paying him.

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The combination of Manu's play and the money he makes for the Spurs organisation with his mere presence on the team justify his salary.

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thats really nice, email the FO on how manu has earned a lifetime max contract because we lost to the lakers in the playoffs

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If you want to argue, do it fairly. Don't make shit up just to help your case. I was just arguing the conception that Manu was overpaid in 2008, nothing more than that.

P/S: Did you miss the part where I said that the FO shouldn't resign Manu right now?

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The combination of Manu's play and the money he makes for the Spurs organisation with his mere presence on the team justify his salary.

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That's a lot of popularity to offset $10.7M on 40% shooting.

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That's a lot of popularity to offset $10.7M on 40% shooting.

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Trade Manu now and see the Spurs ticket sales drop considerably, and that is just one example.

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Trade Manu now and see the Spurs ticket sales drop considerably, and that is just one example.

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The Spurs have sold about 97% of their tickets every year in the Duncan era. Despite Manu's popularity (which is great), I don't think he's affected ticket sales that much. He's made fans more excited, definitely -- but it hasn't been as big of a financial impact in that regard as you might imagine.

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Trade Manu now and see the Spurs ticket sales drop considerably, and that is just one example.

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Not if they get someone who is better able to help the team compete for a title.

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The Spurs have sold about 97% of their tickets every year in the Duncan era. Despite Manu's popularity (which is great), I don't think he's affected ticket sales that much. He's made fans more excited, definitely -- but it hasn't been as big of a financial impact as you might imagine.

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At the beginning I think it would. But regardless of that Manu makes a lot of money for the Spurs, players make a lot of money for their clubs, there's a reason why they earn what they earn, Team's owners aren't stupid.

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Not if they get someone who is better able to help the team compete for a title.

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Who could they get?

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Who could they get?

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The Lakers traded a smaller expiring contract and got Pao Gasol.

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Trade Manu now and see the Spurs ticket sales drop considerably, and that is just one example

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no way

even if you were right you cant let ticket sales affect basketball operations

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The Lakers traded a smaller expiring contract and got Pao Gasol.

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Answer the question.

I did.

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no way

even if you were right you cant let ticket sales effect basketball operations

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Why not? a lot of GM/owners do that.

And look what it did for Memphis and Detroit when they did that.

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I did.

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No, you didn't. We can't get Gasol. Who could the Spurs get now to improve this team?

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No, you didn't. We can't get Gasol. Who could the Spurs get now to improve this team?

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That's a clear indication of how much a large expiring contract is worth in the the NBA.

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No, you didn't. We can't get Gasol. Who could the Spurs get now to improve this team?

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If the Spurs really wanted to play the game of "Screw the rules, I have money", they could take on Brand's contract and take in Iguodala. Otherwise, no chance.

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That's a clear indication of how much a large expiring contract is worth in the the NBA.

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So with that in mind, who do you think the Spurs could get now to improve their chance of winning?

The revisionist history (or complete lack of memory) by TD21, Ducks, Mookie, and other people on here amazes me, these people who say Manu hasn't done anything to help the Spurs in three years.

Really, you all forget things that quickly?

In 2008 Manu was BY FAR the best player on the team in the regular season, and Tim, Tony and Pop have all said so. Not only that, but he played well in the first round series against the Suns (even had the game winner in double OT in Game 1 as well as assists on both the tying three pointers in regulation and first OT) and played very well in round 2 against the Hornets.

He led the Spurs with 21 ppg and 6 apg in that series, which are better numbers than ANY playoff series he's ever had.

He had a poor series against the Lakers though (by then he was playing on one leg) and because that was the last thing that happened, that's the only thing the haters remember. The entire regular season and first two rounds of the playoffs were completely irrelevant I guess.

I guess these reactions shouldn't be too surprising. To hear Duck tell it, Manu has been stealing money since 2006. Ducks swears he hasn't had a good playoff series since the '05 Finals...

Iguodala is one. Now go answer my points about how Manu didn't take less out of the goodness of his heart, that he was a complete bust last season, that he's been a bust this season, and that he's not worth allstar money when he breaks down to end every season.

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He had a poor series against the Lakers though (by then he was playing on one leg) and because that was the last thing that happened, that's the only thing the haters remember. The entire regular season and first two rounds of the playoffs were completely irrelevant I guess.

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It's not being a hater and it's not grasping at random straws (as you are trying to frame it) when his body has given out two years in a row and doesn't look like it's there this one either.

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Iguodala is one. Now go answer my points about how Manu didn't take less out of the goodness of his heart, that he was a complete bust last season, that he's been a bust this season, and that he's not worth allstar money when he breaks down to end every season.

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Iggy for Manu? I'd hit that.

im just not using a season (where we lost to the LAKERS, manu played like shit and sasha vujajaajchic ruined him ugly style)as my reason to give him a lifetime contract

thanks for helping us years ago. basketball is a young mans game and manu sure as hell isnt bigger than the franchise- fact.

Even if Manu is slightly overpaid for his current production, he was underpaid for a long while. So it doesn't matter much.

That said, it wouldn't have been smart for the Spurs to extend him last summer. They need to see if his body can take it before they commit any more money to him. I expect him to be re-signed easily though, unless his demands are outrageous (which I doubt).

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Even if Manu is slightly overpaid for his current production, he was underpaid for a long while. So it doesn't matter much.

That said, it wouldn't have been smart for the Spurs to extend him last summer. They need to see if his body can take it before they commit any more money to him. I expect him to be re-signed easily though, unless his demands are outrageous (which I doubt).

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I'd still be shocked to not see New York offer him a large 3-year deal or Toronto not try to save face by signing him when Bosh walks.

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im just not using a season (where we lost to the LAKERS, manu played like shit and sasha vujajaajchic ruined him ugly style)as my reason to give him a lifetime contract

thanks for helping us years ago. basketball is a young mans game and manu sure as hell isnt bigger than the franchise- fact.

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What you don't seem to get is that nobody is saying that the FO should resign Manu right now.

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Even if Manu is slightly overpaid for his current production, he was underpaid for a long while. So it doesn't matter much.

That said, it wouldn't have been smart for the Spurs to extend him last summer. They need to see if his body can take it before they commit any more money to him. I expect him to be re-signed easily though, unless his demands are outrageous (which I doubt).

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I couldn't disagree more strongly. We are a small market that cannot discount inefficient contracts or pass them off because of past services. I love Manu but this is not Habitat for Humanity we are talking about here.

ok then so are yall are saying is that manu had a good season in 2008?


awesome point

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ok then so are yall are saying is that manu had a good season in 2008?


awesome point

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Manu had a GREAT season in 2008. That was the best year of his career, IMO, and he was arguably the best player on the team (though Duncan was still probably superior).

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I couldn't disagree more strongly. We are a small market that cannot discount inefficient contracts or pass them off because of past services. I love Manu but this is not Habitat for Humanity we are talking about here.

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I'm more concerned with the fact that Manu doesn't look like he has enough left in the tank to be a cornerstone-level player over the rest of this season and the 2-3 after it. If Manu was showing any kind of ability to consistently get to the basket like he did in 06-07 and early 07-08, then no way in hell I'd trade him. I don't believe him when he says his body is great though. I think it's posturing, as the proof on the floor just is not there. He's settling for so many bad threes that it's hard to believe he's capable of the kind of penetration that once made him such a devastating offensive threat.

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Iguodala is one. Now go answer my points about how Manu didn't take less out of the goodness of his heart, that he was a complete bust last season, that he's been a bust this season, and that he's not worth allstar money when he breaks down to end every season.

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Iguodala could only be a chance if you take Brand's contract and seeing how you think that Manu is overpaid I doubt that you would like to see Elton on the team. Besdies I don't know how much AI could improve this team, sure he is young and athletic, but he isn't a better playmaker than Manu and doesn't have a reliable jumper, which is something that the Spurs wings must have by design.

And about those other things, I only argue about things I don't agree with, I agree that he didn't play at the level he's supossed to play last year nor this one so why would I disput that? and about the money thing I think I made my point.

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I'm more concerned with the fact that Manu doesn't look like he has enough left in the tank to be a cornerstone-level player over the rest of this season and the 2-3 after it. If Manu was showing any kind of ability to consistently get to the basket like he did in 06-07 and early 07-08, then no way in hell I'd trade him. I don't believe him when he says his body is great though. I think it's posturing, as the proof on the floor just is not there. He's settling for so many bad threes that it's hard to believe he's capable of the kind of penetration that once made him such a devastating offensive threat.

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To be fair, he did imply that he's playing it safe right now, so maybe he is not getting to rim as often as he used to by design.

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Iguodala could only be a chance if you take Brand's contract and seeing how you think that Manu is overpaid I doubt that you would like to see Elton on the team. Besdies I don't know how much AI could improve this team, sure he is young and athletic, but he isn't a better playmaker than Manu and doesn't have a reliable jumper, which is something that the Spurs wings must have by design.

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No one's going to take Brand's deal. Of course they're trying to sucker teams into taking it right now, the same way every other team that wants to dump salary tries (and usually fails) to do before becoming desperate and trading their star for pennies on the dollar. Iguodala's on the right side of 30, gets to the free throw line, and is a pretty durable player with a much brighter future, in addition to him being better right now.

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And about those other things, I only argue about things I don't agree with, I agree that he didn't play at the level he's supossed to play last year nor this one so why would I disput that? and about the money thing I think I made my point.

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You made your point? Your point was he's not living up to his contract the last two years, but he's worth it?

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No one's going to take Brand's deal. Of course they're trying to sucker teams into taking it right now, the same way every other team that wants to dump salary tries (and usually fails) to do before becoming desperate and trading their star for pennies on the dollar. Iguodala's on the right side of 30, gets to the free throw line, and is a pretty durable player with a much brighter future, in addition to him being better right now.

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IMO AI skillsets wouldn't work on the Spurs, he reminds me a little of RJ and I think we all agree that that hasn't work yet.

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You made your point? Your point was he's not living up to his contract the last two years, but he's worth it?

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I said he didn't play like he's supossed to in the last two season but he stills compensates the franchise in other aspects of the NBA bussiness therefore earning his salary, that's my view you don't have to agree with it.

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I don't know what this guy expects. Why would the Spurs sign him at any point this season? He needs to think about it logically from the organizations point of view and not selfishly from his point of view. Maybe he's too far in the forest to see the trees?

Minutes wise, he's been playing around 30 for the last while. Too bad his play and his lack of stamina haven't allowed for him to play more. Again I ask, what does this guy expect? Aside from his ball handling/play making (and the fact that he's the only consistent source of steals on the team), he's been bordering on awful this season. The Spurs need to find more minutes/touches for Jefferson, they need Bogans/Hill, because they're the only two plus defenders on the perimeter on the team and they need Mason, because he's the best perimeter shooter of the smalls, so where exactly does Ginobili want these minutes to come from? The more Pop has played him, the more worn out he's looked. He wants minutes, he needs to earn minutes. He's not Duncan, where he should automatically command x amount of minutes.

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WTF ? you talk about him like he's a newbie on the spurs or a scrubs. Manu has the right to talk, like TP and Tim, and he really doesn't use this right very often, like his two teamates. He didn't say anything special.

anyway, i should have stopped reading you after you called him "this guy".

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IMO AI skillsets wouldn't work on the Spurs, he reminds me a little of RJ and I think we all agree that that hasn't work yet.



I said he didn't play like he's supossed to in the last two season but he stills compensates the franchise in other aspects of the NBA bussiness therefore earning his salary, that's my view you don't have to agree with it.

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Andre Iguodala is an underrated playmaker and sets up the plays for the 76ers. Their lack of a point guard causes Iggy to expand his game further, this is different from RJ's single-minded offense, which is to score. Plus, Iggy is also one hell of a defender.

Can we have a translation of the spurs related part at least please ? I speak spanish a little but I can misunderstand things.

Manu~~~~whatever you are ,whatever I am .
we are always with you!

I will just paraphrase what i found interesting, mostly so the people that are jumping to conclusions can STFU

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Why is pop taking you out of crunch time? you're one of the clutchest players on the team!
That moment passed. It was a delicate stage that is left in the past… I hope!

criasor
INjuries aside… ¿Is this the worst spurs team you've been on? if not, which?
Every year we have bad stretches. This year we started bad and now we have a hard patch in the schedule. We'll see how it plays out, but yeah, we've been bad so far, no doubt.

¿Has the D schemes changed? have you talked about replacing bowen?
Nothings changed, regardless of who is in.

Do the twins affect resigning?
No, my wife and I will decide whats best when the time comes

If you dont resign, is there a player or team you'd like to play with?
I'd like to play with one of my argie NT teammates. But that wont be my main criteria when I decide

Fernando
¿How worried are you about resigning? do you think about it a lot? have they called lately?
I put it behind me. At one point I was pretty worried, not anymore. I'll be a FA and that's that, not the first time, no problem.

¿Do you think they are ungrateful after your contributions?
This is big business with a lot of money at stake. Nobody makes gifts, neither the franchises nor the players

Who do you see as the best 3 PGs?
tough, ill give you 4. Parker-Williams-Nash-Paul, any order.

santymrcx
Defensively the team has improved a little, playing more intense and looking for steals, but you still miss a lot of rotations, does the team need to communicate more?
We shouldnt be looking for steals, but yes we're getting a little better

gaucho_93
Which of these 3 pg do you like more (Nash, Iverson, Fisher)
Nash.

Do you guys miss bruce on and off the court?
Of course, after 7 years together its hard to get used to him not being there

fedenus
Which win did you enjoy the most and loss hurt the most? the win against dallas and losing to okc and boston at home.

Pop's rants... ¿have they dialed down? ¿How does he keep them fresh and personal? (I love it when he gets mad)
He has streaks. there are weeks when he's on a roll and others where he loses it. It depends a lot on what we messed up… je je. I dont like it as much as you do! I'll send him to your job, see if you still enjoy it so much!

gabyboedo
If a guy misses a lot, does the team talk it over seriously, do you guys rib each other in the locker room, how is it handled?
Not at all. in 82 games anyone has bad nights. It if its prolonged, then maybe we'll do special drills/plays. We joke around but only when its not serious, then we get to work.


What % of resigning? do you think the fans want you back?
I dont know, I dont talk with the FO about it, So I dont know what yhey think. I think the fans want me back, I havent met any that told me to leave (yet!)

TRU
Blair is great, a huge help, but he never kicks out his offensive boards. Has anyone told him that is the smart play?
He's improving day by day, he's a great player and he's playing to his strengths. remember he's young, only 20, at his age I wasnt close to his level.

Kobe talks a lot, who does it for the spurs?
tim, tony, me and fin



Ge
Considering your expectations, what do you value the most for the season and where do you need to improve
I value playing the most! I'm passing well with few turnovers. 6-8 games ago I was penetrating very poorly, and now Im in a shooting slump. If its not one thing its another !

when will we get a spanish forum on spurstalk?
I have nothing to do with ST, I dont want any trouble!

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so where is manu talking shit about the FO or pressuring anyone? All he did was say that its a business and that hes put it behind him.

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I've noticed that your role on the team is different this year. How do you feel about it? Also how's your relationship with the Spurs at this time? As a FA if you had to go elsewhere (I really hope and pray that you retire with the Spurs. You're family now) what teams are you really interested in and what kind of role would you like with that team?
I don't have a problem with my role, is not THAT different anyways. The relationship with the Spurs is great as it has always been. I have no idea where I'd like to play if it's not with the Spurs, never thought about it, but I guess I'll have to start considering it soon. I have no clue about what role other teams would expect me to have. I've only been a Spur so far, so when I start talking to them, I'll find out.
Anyways, as you can tell, I don't know much and don't want to think a lot about that, first I want to win another championship and after that I'll think about my future.

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again, right there in english straight from manu

How good do you think you are playing as a team and how much do you have to improve to be at a 100%?
We need to improve a lot on defense and offense, I'd say we're at a 72.86%


Why is Pop sometimes not playing you at the important moments of games? Even if you are not playing well I think you should always be there at the end of game because of your decision making and intangibles.
That happened in a delicate part of the season and is a thing of the past...or at least that's what I hope!

How do you like to end the season 1, 2, 3 or is it the same as long as you get to the playoffs?
What a question...1, always 1.

Is this the worst version of the Spurs you got to see?Every year we have rough stretches. This year we started badly and a tough schedule is awaiting us. We'll see how we develop, but yes, we're not playing well, that's for sure.

Did Pop change the defensive scheme?
No. It has always been the same.

How do you feel physically?A lot better. I have no complains, I just hope I can stay like this all season.

Are your sons going to make a difference by the time of deciding your continuity on the Spurs?
No, it doesn't change a thing. When the time comes I'll decide with my women what is best for the family and my career.

How many chances do you see of winning this year? what about adding T-Mac? And are you ready for the world cup in Turkey?
We have chances, we aren't the main contenders but we're among the 5 or 6 teams with championship aspirations. I don't think there are a lot of posibilities of adding T-Mac, but you never know. And no, I'm not ready. There's a long way to go.

How have you been feeling lately, do you think you are at least at an 80%?
I feel great, I'm just missing shots but sooner or later things will come back to normal.

In case you don't resign with the Spurs...Is there a team or player in particular you would like to play with?I'd like to play with my NT partners. But truth to be told I don't think that is an aspect I will consider when the time comes. There are a lot of things to consider.

When you get into the game do you usually do it at your normal position or do you have to play some SF or PG for some minutes?
In our system SG and SF are the same thing. I almost never play PG, but I have no problem doing it.

Are you going to be able to play the world cup?
It's going to be a lot more complicated than other times. Anyway, I'll decide when the time comes and I'm sure about my future.

Is the financial crisis affecting the team's sales?
Yeah, it shows a little but luckily we have great fans that love and respect us very much so the difference isn't very big. I don't know the exact numbers.

How do you feel on the team? It seems like you have more of a playmaker role now.
This year I'm passing the ball more and trying to get teammates involve 'cause I think that's what this team needs and 'cause I my shot isn't falling but the time will come of shooting more and pass a little less. (a more precise translation: "I'm saving myself for the playoffs to start attacking the rim more often")

Is the team improving?
That's what we're working on, we are trying to improve day by day but we have a long way to go.

Have there been any rumours about trades?
Nobody has heard anything. You guys always know more than us.

How worried are you about signing with the Spurs? Have they talk to you about the subject?
I kinda put my mind out of it now. At the moment it affected me a little bit, but it is what it is, I will be a free agent and that's it, I have been through that already, no problem.

Don't you think is a little bit ungrateful of their part that they haven't resign you yet after all you gave to the franchise?
This is a bussiness and there's a lot of money involved. Nobody gives away anything, not the franchises nor the players.

Who do you think are the top 3 PG of the league?
Tough question. I will give you 4: Parker-Williams-Nash-Paul, in no particular order. (lie: he put them in an ascending way ;) )

A walk on part on the war or a lead role in a cage?
Lead role in the war.

What play in a basketball court do you like the most?
Transition, that's the most fun for everybody. On the half court I feel comfortable playing the pick and roll.

How are you physically?
100%

Those are some, man this long. I'll try to translate more later.

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Yes... And I'm out of town until the 25th. I only have my iPhone here, so it's not going to be possible for me to translate this until then...
So, if anybody wants to beat me to it, that'd be great. If not, I'll pick it up when I get back.

ok diego and DAF beat me to translate the juicy ones...

ElNono... enjoy your vacation time we got this :tu

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ok diego and DAF beat me to translate the juicy ones...

ElNono... enjoy your vacation time we got this :tu

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That highlight post in the first page of this thread really missunderstood some of what Manu said. And everybody went crazy for nothing.
Manu never said he was disapointed with the FO or anything. He said that at some point of this season the idea of becoming a FA next year did affect him bacause of the way things were going for him at the start of the season. But now that has passed.

What I can ready between the lines, and this is what I think, I might (probably) be wrong. Is that Manu has the FA idea in his head. He's not denying from the start because at some point he's not very sure if the spurs are going to re-sign him...:depressed

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¿Para cuando un subforo en castellano en SpursTalk? Muchos equipos NBA lo tienen y justo donde tenemos una comunidad hispana numerosa y un jugador emblema no? Hace alguna llamada
¿Yo que tengo que ver con SpursTalk? No no no, no me metan en ese lío, eh! ;-)

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This was seriously a question? I thought the original poster had put it in there for fun. :lol

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:lmao a jewel right there!

Manu being asked when will ST have a Spanish Sub Forum and he replied saying he has nothing to do with SpursTalk and added "do not put me in that kind of trouble" after that... lol :lol

:lol All you have to do is ask, Manu.

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¿Hablas español?

Manu knows of Sequ's antagonism... :lol

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Originally Posted by Libri

¿Hablas español?

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I can read Spanish pretty well, but can't speak that much.

timvp is Domincan descent, and he knew Spanish before English, but he speaks with a Gringo accent these days.

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Originally Posted by Kori Ellis

I can read Spanish pretty well, but can't speak that much.

timvp is Domincan descent, and he knew Spanish before English, but he speaks with a Gringo accent these days.

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Cool. :tu

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Originally Posted by DAF86

First of all, he didn't demand shit but if he would like to do so I say he has earned that right with all that he has given to the Spurs through all these years.

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Absolutely....Manu Ginobili is one of a kind. He has never expressed anything but humility and a desire to make the team better.

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Originally Posted by kace

WTF ? you talk about him like he's a newbie on the spurs or a scrubs. Manu has the right to talk, like TP and Tim, and he really doesn't use this right very often, like his two teamates. He didn't say anything special.

anyway, i should have stopped reading you after you called him "this guy".

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Exactly, it's disrespectful. Doesn't sound like the words of a Spurs fan.

:lol @ this thread.

We'd all prefer to have Manu back, but it's not reasonable for him to expect to come back for the same amount of money when we have a guy like George Hill that's young and fresh with a bright future, isn't as injury prone who's going to fairly expect more money in the years to come.

You'll always be my favorite Manu even if your not sporting a Spurs jersey, but you need to be fair.