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07-11-2013
Seventyniner

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Cue the meltdown. Try not to laugh at people who insist that because the FO didn't land AK that they didn't try hard enough.
07-11-2013
elemento

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Considering that my hopes to sign AKwere really low, I am not even mad.

Small-ball here we go.
07-11-2013
ducks

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Originally Posted by Seventyniner

Cue the meltdown. Try not to laugh at people who insist that because the FO didn't land AK that they didn't try hard enough.

jeff spurs writer official sign these two no word on splitter yet
07-11-2013
Johnny RIngo

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Originally Posted by Cowboys_Wear_Spurs

Just saying, Maybe Manu decided to take less so that the Spurs could sign Belinelli (Finally has an Italian buddy) with cap space and still have the MLE.

If he really wanted to help the team he should have taken a discount like Tim and Tony have. Instead, he's getting paid what he's probably worth(which doesn't help the Spurs cap flexibility)
07-11-2013
cd98

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Can't wait to see our 5 guard line up. It will be tough for anyone to guard us.
07-11-2013
racm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Seventyniner

Cue the meltdown. Try not to laugh at people who insist that because the FO didn't land AK that they didn't try hard enough.

yup
07-11-2013
Big Empty

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we are a better team wit Beli and Pendgrass. Kawhi is gonna have a monster year and as long as Tim can stay healthy we will be right back in it come April. Lets see what happens.
07-11-2013
SpursSerb

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At least we'll have 10 guards on roster.:lol
07-11-2013
ElNono

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Originally Posted by TMTTRIO

Interesting that the Spurs still signed Manu after Manu said they were doubting on even bringing him back. It's nice to hear Manu realize how bad he's been and hopefully he can work on his game this summer because this is not a good way for him to end his career.

Actually, that's not what he said... here's the link to the article in spanish and the actual translation of the relevant part:

http://www.deportetandilense.com.ar/...dil-14349.html

"The actual chances of going to another team were remote, and if nothing weird happened I was going to stay in San Antonio".

"Two or three teams inquired about me, fully aware that my priority was to stay with the Spurs. But it was something very informal; there were no offers. The only thing that would've made me doubt was if Pop or Bufford would have said that they had doubts about what I could give. When they said they were enthusiastic for me to return, I had no doubts".

"During the playoffs I felt it was the first time in 11 years on the NBA, plus 4 in Italy and 3 in Argentina that I didn't perform the way I wanted to. I produced a little less that I expected, both me and the team. And it hurt. I'm not used to that. I always took pride of being a player that during the playoffs or in difficult situations could give a plus. And I felt this season that didn't happen. I think I could've helped the team more, even maybe win another ring. I don't want that to happen again. I don't want to disappoint or be a burden to anybody. I want to play better next season, better than the last two seasons. I think I can"

I'm joining Bruno in denouncing projectspurs and their google translates as crap, tbh
07-11-2013
ElNono

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Anybody wants a full translation? let me know, tbh

The only other parts that mention the Spurs are:

"The intention was not to get the best contract of my life. I knew I was not going to have the same salary, and that's proper at this age. So I'm satisfied; I think they are too. It's a fair deal"

"When I went to Italy at 22 years old, I thought I would play until I was 33. It was the age where important players retired. I'm fortunate to be 36 and be able to play two more seasons in one of the best sport organizations in the world. Definitely, the San Antonio Spurs are one of the best franchises in all sports in the US"
07-11-2013
cd98

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Originally Posted by ElNono

Anybody wants a full translation? let me know, tbh

The only other parts that mention the Spurs are:

"The intention was not to get the best contract of my life. I knew I was not going to have the same salary, and that's proper at this age. So I'm satisfied; I think they are too. It's a fair deal"

"When I went to Italy at 22 years old, I thought I would play until I was 33. It was the age where important players retired. I'm fortunate to be 36 and be able to play two more seasons in one of the best sport organizations in the world. Definitely, the San Antonio Spurs are one of the best franchises in all sports in the US"

I sure hope Manu doesn't read Spurstalk.
07-11-2013
Keepin' it real

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Originally Posted by cd98

I sure hope Manu doesn't read Spurstalk.

If you were Manu, would you care what a bunch of bitter, jealous, resentful, insignificant people said about you on the internets?
07-11-2013
slick'81

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Welcome back manu
07-11-2013
timvp

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ElNono

Actually, that's not what he said... here's the link to the article in spanish and the actual translation of the relevant part:

http://www.deportetandilense.com.ar/...dil-14349.html

"The actual chances of going to another team were remote, and if nothing weird happened I was going to stay in San Antonio".

"Two or three teams inquired about me, fully aware that my priority was to stay with the Spurs. But it was something very informal; there were no offers. The only thing that would've made me doubt was if Pop or Bufford would have said that they had doubts about what I could give. When they said they were enthusiastic for me to return, I had no doubts".

"During the playoffs I felt it was the first time in 11 years on the NBA, plus 4 in Italy and 3 in Argentina that I didn't perform the way I wanted to. I produced a little less that I expected, both me and the team. And it hurt. I'm not used to that. I always took pride of being a player that during the playoffs or in difficult situations could give a plus. And I felt this season that didn't happen. I think I could've helped the team more, even maybe win another ring. I don't want that to happen again. I don't want to disappoint or be a burden to anybody. I want to play better next season, better than the last two seasons. I think I can"

I'm joining Bruno in denouncing projectspurs and their google translates as crap, tbh

Wow. That's even worse than the De Colo translation. This time, they published the exact opposite of the real translation.

I've never paid attention to which blog says what but we might have to ban articles from this site on SpursTalk since they're now just spewing BS for pageview apparently...
07-11-2013
timvp

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"I want to play better next season, better than the last two seasons. I think I can"

BTW, that's the best quote from Manu since the end of the playoffs :tu
07-11-2013
cd98

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Originally Posted by Keepin' it real

If you were Manu, would you care what a bunch of bitter, jealous, resentful, insignificant people said about you on the internets?

Those quotes almost seems like a response to all the Manu hate.
07-11-2013
ChumpDumper

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I'm impressed ST vets held out cap space hope this long.
07-11-2013
Aiko9245

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For his sake, I hope his pen didn't miss at the line.

I kid. Give us two more great ones, #20.
07-11-2013
kemak

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Lonely paperclip is lonely.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BO6WUZZCAAAEfW3.jpg:large

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07-11-2013
Johnny RIngo

Re: Manu signs his contract

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Originally Posted by ElNono

" I don't want to disappoint or be a burden to anybody. I want to play better next season, better than the last two seasons. I think I can"

10 ppg, 2 rpg, 3 apg on 39% shooting. Suits up for 50 games and misses the playoffs
07-11-2013
KL2

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Kawhi must have a monster year next for SA to win, terrible offseason.
07-11-2013
TheGoldStandard

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Originally Posted by timvp

"I want to play better next season, better than the last two seasons. I think I can"

BTW, that's the best quote from Manu since the end of the playoffs :tu

Did Manu arrive to the contract signing in Doc Browns DeLorean? Can't turn back the sands of time for a guard.
07-11-2013
Sobe_Kucks

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Originally Posted by cd98

Those quotes almost seems like a response to all the Manu hate.

He probably reads Spurstalk tbh.
07-11-2013
spurraider21

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Originally Posted by Sobe_Kucks

He probably reads Spurstalk tbh.

If ElNono didnt post in game threads if be suspicious tbh :lol
he always offers to translate those articles, after all
07-11-2013
Libri

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Originally Posted by coyotes_geek

Woj is good and all, but Woj finding out about Manu signing his contract before Manu does might be expecting a bit much.

:rollin

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