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Language barriers have not been an issue for the Spurs — quite the opposite, in fact. Players described it as an advantage since they can essentially speak in code to one another on the court. Parker can say something to Diaw — or even shout it across the arena — and the odds are that no one else will understand them. Likewise, Belinelli cited the benefits of playing with Ginobili.

“When me and Manu speak Italian on the court, we try to use that as an advantage,” Belinelli said. “All the time. All the time. I think it is good.”

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