I may have confused you with timvp then, sorry.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kori Ellis
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I may have confused you with timvp then, sorry.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kori Ellis
Yeah I think timvp's favorite player right now is Manu. But Avery still holds his heart. :lmaoQuote:
Originally Posted by DAF86
Why pick one? I love them all! :D
Manu is easily my favorite player to watch on the team. He's worth the price of admission alone.
But I don't have a favorite player who I'll homer out for. It's all about championships now. Whatever that entails. If it takes waiving Manu, trading Tony, firing Pop or benching Duncan, I'd be for it. This window won't be open forever so gotta be greedy.
And really, everyone on this team is likable. Almost everyone has given up money to try to win championships. 1 through 15 there's no reason not to like any of them.
P.S.
Playoff time. F AJ.
:smokin
Timvp, you just took 4 paras to say what I said in 7 words... a role reversal of massive proportions!
PS Manu is a once-in-a-lifetime player, so is Tim, and Tony looks increasingly like he might be too. Why people "homer-out" for one against the others I will never understand.
:lol Well in my avatar there's the perfect mix for timvp. Manu with the number 6.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kori Ellis
My favorite player is Manu. My second favorites are Tim/Tony/Bruce.
I respect Manu a lot because of his "team first" attitude. Like him coming off the bench for instance. The fact that even when he's rolling during a game, he's still passing the ball to his teammates because he wants everyone to be involved. His clutch plays are amazing to watch as well. His between the legs passes to himself or his teammates and his passion for the game.
I like the way TD carries himself. He's a true leader. He's very unselfish and lets Tony/Manu shine just fine. He has no ego. He doesn't feel the need to prove anything. He just wants to do what is right for the team. Not to mention his defense is so important. And I also like how he's very supportive of his teammates, like whenever someone does a good job, he lets them know.
I also like Bruce's dedication to doing community service. He's the best perimeter defender, and he doesn't get enough credit. I don't think the fans and the rest of the league realize his importance. I mean he goes up against Dirk/Iverson/Kobe/Nash and all the other superstars on a daily basis. In the recent game, his defense is especially good vs Nash...and notice no article yet talking about it.
As for Tony, his speed is so unique. I also like his fierce attitude. He will go up against any big guy without thinking twice. And every year, he just gets better and better. We see him growing as a player on a daily basis. His jump shot improvement is huge. His recent career game is a good example of his improvement.
Manu's the most fun to watch. Timmy's the reason for the all the rings. Parkers ability to keep improving different aspects of his game. Bowen for taking all the shit from the media and other players to help this team.
And the bench for showing maturity and character by being supportive and professional in whatever is asked of them.
And the entire Spurs organization for putting all of the right pieces in place to give their team the best chance for success.
And Scola... ;)
Manu. He's not just my favorite Spur, he's not my favorite ballplayer, he's my favorite athlete of all time and the main reason I became a Spurs fan some 6 years ago.
Keep in mind this coming from someone who, though has always loved basketball, was born and raised in a football (soccer) crazy country where your allegiance to a team is as much of part of your identity as your religion or even more so, and you grow up idolizing those football (soccer) players who defend your colors, and the emotional attachment to the game is unrivaled.
Still, of all the athletes who've suited up for my teams (club or NT, in any sport) there is not one to exhibit the combination of talent, determination, heart, intelligence, work ethic that Manu embodies. Not only that, but he's managed to take our NT to heights many of us grew up deeming utopian, and he's done so embracing ethical values that unfortunately other representatives of our sports have historically stomped on and taken pride in it. And for that, he deserves my utmost respect and admiration.
Aside from Manu, I'm also a big fan of Tim Duncan and Bruce Bowen. Tim, because he's the standard for what a basketball star should be, on and off the court. He's one of the biggest talents ever, yet he's never bought into his own stardom and he's epitomizes substance over style. As for Bruce, I'm also a huge fan of his because he's not someone who was not naturally gifted like thousands of others, but he just made his way through work and sheer determination, making the most of his abilities. And for that, there is not anyone who deserves success more than him.
Manu.
He's a genius in basketball. He's pretty unique in how he play and he's got it all, a perfect all around player coupled with great attitude and character. I admire his will and determination. He's a winner in every sense for me, not just in basketball but a lot more. As a girl who didn't mind basketball at all before, he made me see how fun and intresting basketball is, so he's pretty much my favorite.
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Originally Posted by Ariel
damn man! nicely worded! :tu
Parker. I like speed.
MANU,he always stand up and save the team in the crunch time
TD. Why? Because without him Spurs would be non playoffs team.
Agree that Manu is one of those once-in-a-life time players--you can say the same about Tim but that's a gimmie--and Tony is one of those rare speedy PG's /finishers that come once every fifteen years.Quote:
Originally Posted by RuffnReadyOzStyle
Manu has a unique flair that he brings every game, that makes the Spurs ten times more fun to watch, because you don't know what he's going to do...even though you've seen him do it dozens of times before. :lol
Manuuuuuu!
TP, because I am French.
Parker, because this guy is a rare French champion. We don't learn to win that way, but he knows how to anyway. He has the HEART of a champion.
Look at Boris Diaw: great player, but not a champion-at-heart enough.
Tony is only interested in winning, and that's why he gets better every year, from young PG starter to champion, all-star and finals MVP.
ANd he keeps improving! :king
It's so tough to pick...I honestly love 'em all. But, in the spirit of this thread...
Manu because of his heart...he's an amazing player and champion!
Followed by Bonner because I like to type BONNNNNNNNNNNER! :) (Oh, and he's a redhead...we've gotta stick together)
I really like Manu. Mainly because of his unselfish attitude and the passion and energy he exhibits in every play. He portrays a quiet and humble superstar with an exiting style of play. I think that from everything he has been through, he has learned not to take anything for granted. Always, gives more than 100%. Just an amazing guy and player.
I like TD, TP, and Bruce. They all also exhibit the heart of a champion. Which furthermore explains why spurs have won so much. (Heart, respect, unselfishness)
Tim Duncan
Manu..Simply because he is the most exciting player around. But like another poster said, it's asking the impossible to separate them. What is there "not to like" about any player on the team?
WTF????
This is unbelievable. How can anyone not pick TD in this poll????
If TD were drafted by Boston, the Spurs would have ZERO, countem, ZERO NBA championships right now.
I love Manu and Tony, but TD made it possible for both to become stars, not vice versa.
:wtf
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Originally Posted by ShoogarBear
alphabetically listed, if you notice.
:nope