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Does anyone know what Ginobilis plans are for after this year? Whether he plans to retire or not? I remember when he signed his contract extension he said he would strongly consider it, but has he come out and said he will retire or will still want to play? I know I'm just not ready to see the Argentine Warrior hang em up after this year.
Manu mentions retirement in this article http://www.eldeber.com.bo/emanuel-gi...o/120708220318
Can't read spanish.
Google Translate:
HIghlighted above, says he has a 2 year contract. I thought this was his expiring year of his 3 year extension he signed back in 2010.Quote:
- What is the goal set for London 2012?
- Arguably we're going again for the gold medal against opponents who may arrive in better shape, not forgetting that other appointments also painted the picture well but ended up in the top, or the title as in the Olympics , 2004. The parties have to play them because anything can happen, with surprises that occur at all times.
- Does that come are friendly an idea of what you want Argentina?
- The results of the friendlies do not count, they are in preparation, where teams are polished and try to correct errors. The results begin to have value since 27 this month, when it begins competition in the Olympics and is where you leave everything on the court, playing important things.
- Is the ideal of the month and day of preparation for the Games are having?
- It is very different relationship with the NBA, as in the U.S. for a while the work is divided into physical and ball. Now we have to insert two aspects to hit the time, otherwise we can not get in the best shape.
- What percentage are helped by the fact that there is a basis Albiceleste has been playing together a long time?
- It is important and we must capitalize on that aspect, but must take into account that each one gets plugged into their respective teams and many top matches with other players, very different characteristics. What is certain to be integrated several selections is a factor, but not too much as some people think.
- In your 35, you're still figure of Argentina and the Spurs, do you think you can get to Rio 2016?
- I really do not think so. It will be difficult for those games I'll have 39, and at that age is difficult to follow at this level. I see it impossible.
- Do you mean that is close to your retirement?
- If all goes well, I will play to 37 years, because I have a contract with San Antonio for two years. I remember when I first started playing professionally thought until 32, because that was the top of the basketball players in the big leagues.
- And how you spent that limit?
- The part of sports medicine is helping a lot. Today there are energizing and moisturizing, as the case of Gatorade, which are a great support for sports where physical effort. In these times you see players go up to 40 or more at a good level.
- What advice would you give to those just starting?
- Explain that one to start doing well because he is young, but certainly not the same. This is where players who have been respectful of his career are paying and even no injury problems. It's simple, the more nights you have on your shoulders, your sporting life will be shorter. From this we must realize and be informed on time, not when there is nothing to do.
- Do they help the moisturizers before, during and after competition to avoid injury?
- The science is a support to prevent them. Of course, we must take into account that there are injuries that occur in a random play and that can not be avoided. I remember times I had to be well on the physical side, I ended up injured. In other cases it was not right and I was tired, I had no physical discomfort playing all season. Everything is done to prevent injuries is good, but there are exceptions.
- What is the last thing used in the NBA in the issue of recovery after physical exertion?
- After practice we are entering cylinders or chambers, inside which is very cold. That leaves us with a few seconds rather icy wind. This no longer have to enter the cold water with ice.
- And in the physical preparation, what is new?
- That now no longer exercises are concentrated in a single muscle, but on the contrary, the efforts fall on various parts of the body. It seems that exercise is not hard, but the next day the whole body hurts.
- And feel the changes?
- In the last seven months we have applied this type of training and this time I have had no injury, just a sore hand product of an effort. That leaves you satisfied and happy, for you are sure what you're doing is paying off and you can take advantage to your opponents, do not do that training.
- What about the athletes in the NBA have some talks to avoid injury and to reinforce the issue of proper nutrition?
- Once a year, an expert perform that work, then we only have to comply with the directions to perform at a high level, which is the only way to stay in the NBA, where the best in the world.
- How different has to be the hydration of a professional athlete to that of an amateur?
- It must be very different, otherwise you are giving many advantages. This issue needs to be taken with due seriousness, it helps.
- What you have become stronger over the years?
- In the psychological part. In my case it took 17 years as a professional and 11 before playing every day, with that length of experience the keystrokes are not accelerated much in moments of high tension (playoffs), when any new player can fail for the nerves.
- And what you feel you've weakened?
- In the physical part, especially because I do not jump so high and feel the difference when I have faced with opponents who are 15 years younger and are with all the energy to succeed.
In your 35, you're still figure of Argentina and the Spurs, do you think you can get to Rio 2016?
- I really do not think so. It will be difficult for those games I'll have 39, and at that age is difficult to follow at this level. I see it impossible.
- Do you mean that is close to your retirement?
- If all goes well, I will play to 37 years, because I have a contract with San Antonio for two years. I remember when I first started playing professionally thought until 32, because that was the top of the basketball players in the big leagues.
It says that he thinks he can play til 37 so that's good news but it also says he has a 2 year contact with the spurs left? This thing was written on July 9 of this year so that's weird that Manu would say he has a 2 year contract with the spurs when he only has a 1 year deal left, can anyone help out in this?
I would think though if the Spurs don't win it all this season then Manu probably decides to hang it up and retire especially if the Spurs decide to not re-sign him. With him having done as much as he could in this league and being the competitor that he is what more could he compete for and why wait to retire until he has nothing left. Plus I know Manu would love to start spending more time with his boys and not traveling so much. Also I heard that he had put off the surgery from his broken nose two or three years ago and will finally get it done after he retires ;).
I think both how ARG does this Olympics and how he feels the next season are going to be important factors in his decision. I don't think he's made that decision yet.
Manu coaching ARG Olympic team would be a dream fit if he could tear himself away from his family long enough.
Did Manu seriously thank added moisture via gatorade for enabling him to play beyond the age of 32, or is that a translation error
The journalist induced the response imo, then Manu confirmed as they were at some Gatorade event. But they later explained other advanced techniques.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cant_Be_Faded
needs to be reduced to 15 minutes a game then play more the last 20 games of season
a has been
dude doesnt have much left tbh
Expect him to re-sign. Manu will play 2 years too long. Won't be producing at his pay level.
He should do us all a favor and retire right now
He had 2 great games in the WCF. He's still good imo.
He is still excellent in spurts, but the same way Rondo nudged Ray Allen out of Boston's big 3, Kawhi has nudged Manu out of the Spurs' big 3.
He's not a cornerstone anymore tho.Quote:
Originally Posted by dunkman
Manu is a competitor. Period.
Maybe not a cornerstone, but I'd still take him over most 2 guards in the NBA...
Are you guys fucking serious?
The Spurs didn't need him much prior the WCF, the problem is they would get swept without Manu. With him, it was close. The Spurs need him. The season he didn't play, the Spurs folded quickly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spurs da champs
In 2005 he could play great all the playoffs, in 2008 he could play great one serie before getting tired, in 2012 its just some games.
All that was google's doing?Quote:
Originally Posted by SpursDynasty85
They're making google translate better. A few years ago the words always came out like someone who knows a word or two of english took to the computer and typed away. :lol
Yeah Manu is reaching the point where he can't play big minutes anymore without becoming a liability on the court. Bats may finally rejoice as they are rewelcomed into the AT&T center.
Tbh, I think he will stick around until Duncan's gone. Somebody will convince him to stay until the team really splits up. I think rather than everyone leaving one year after another, it'll happen at at once and we'll go into full rebuild via tanking HARD for 2 years. Concindently, that'll also be the last year of Parker's contract, which means he will likely be traded for draft picks and/or prospects. So the tank and rebuild may only take a single year if we get lucky.
Yeah because we're all dying to see James Anderson get all those minutes instead, or Neal handling the rock that much.Quote:
Originally Posted by vander
Or maybe you're just a masochist.
Hopefully de Colo doesn't turn out to be a piece of shit. Or maybe (unlikely) Denmon will shape up in the next year or two into something special. It would be nice to have some Manu insurance.
I think Manu could coach in the NBA.
I think Duncan would be an excellent coach. He has the mental acuity for coaching.
Ginobili doesn't know what retirement is.
His turnovers killed us against the Thunder. Also starting him in game 5 negatively affected Parker's aggressiveness. Dumb move by Pop.
Pop's timing sucked. I would have started him game 3 on the road in OKC. Game 5 was just way too late.Quote:
Originally Posted by therealtruth
DG wasn't looking good those first two games, so personally, I would have started Manu in game 3 on the road to take some of the pressure off of Danny.
Its hard to imagine a guy like Manu being retired. I hope he stays healthy and hangs it up when Tim decides to.
It'll be a sad day when Manu hangs it up...
One of the most fiercest and passionate competitors I've ever seen in my lifetime.
exactly... but I hope at some point, when he realizes he can't play good ball anymore, he stops playing. if this happens after this season, ok, let him go. I just hope that we don't resign him for big money... Do it for the team, Manu!Quote:
Originally Posted by triggeredexcellence
Game 3 was probably a good idea if Pop was going to make a move.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ice009
Game 3? The Spurs were 2:0, apparently no changes were needed. Game 5 was ok, imo. The problem were the 21 TO's.Quote:
Originally Posted by therealtruth
I disagree completely. Just because we were 2-0 doesn't mean jack shit.Quote:
Originally Posted by dunkman
Danny Green didn't play well in the first two games and then we were going on the road against the team with the best home crowd in the NBA. It would have been a very good move to start Manu in game 3. Could have changed the whole series.
In 2005 first round of the playoffs Pop had Manu coming in off the bench, then when it came to the Phoenix series and Pop started Manu on the road. He didn't need to do it then either, but he did because it gave us the best chance to win on the road games.
Do you guys envision Manu reinventing himself as a PG in the NBA after the age of 37 maybe??? I think he has what it takes.
I think Manu has been a point/shooting gaurd for a while now. I don't see him transitioning to pure point gaurd because point gaurds are starting to become the dominant position in the league, while the shooting gaurd position is going opposite. I see him continuing his shooting gaurd/point gaurd role until he calls it quits.
manu ginobili is my favorite player of all time.
i like it more in english with doug collins and whoever else was calling it, but i couldn't find it.
i remember when he dropped 48 on phoenix in the regular season and got us a w when we were down by double digits to start the 4th quarter iirc.
it's really too bad he fouled dirk in the '06 playoffs. that mavs team was scary and we came so close to beating them. i think we would've swept the heat in finals.
i hope he can finish his career without further injury. i'd would hate to see him go out that way, i'm sure he would too.
Manu's not ready for retirement.
Refresher course. The WC finals
Game 1 and 2 he scored 26 and 20 Spurs win both. Game 5 he scored 34 at home and had the team in a great position to win.
The games where he was needed and mattered the most he raised his prodution to the level we all expected. Maybe not every game but at 34 he still put up some impressive numbers that only stars players can do.
When the going gets tough in the play-offs, this team needs Manu being Manu more-so than Tony being aggressive to have a chance of winning. It will be more of the same next season. Aside from Tony and on a lower level Tim and kawai, none of his teammates will come close to replicating that.