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well... after all the minute's he has been playing i'd prefer him to rest. Call Baron Davis or Tyson Chandler or Deron Williams... Manu needs to rest... can a player refuse an invitation because he wants to rest?
If he is out, Manu will maybe be called.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...ml?eref=si_nba
Posted: Thursday February 14, 2008 1:34AM; Updated: Thursday February 14, 2008 1:34AM
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Kobe Bryant's finger is still bothering him, and the Lakers star was set to see a doctor in Los Angeles on Thursday to determine whether he'll play in the All-Star game this weekend.
Bryant, who dislocated his right pinkie last week, scored 29 points in 35 minutes in Wednesday's 117-92 win at Minnesota. Bryant sat out the fourth quarter and had the finger X-rayed after the game.
Coach Phil Jackson said he'd prefer Bryant not play in the All-Star game. Bryant said he'll travel to New Orleans for the festivities, but he's probably out for the 3-point contest and isn't sure about suiting up for Sunday's exhibition.
"We'll see what doc has to say," Bryant said.
He was hit on the finger by Minnesota's Rashad McCants while the two were fighting for a second-quarter rebound. After the game, Bryant was wearing a black compression wrap on his hand.
"Every time it gets hit, it swells up again," he said.
well... after all the minute's he has been playing i'd prefer him to rest. Call Baron Davis or Tyson Chandler or Deron Williams... Manu needs to rest... can a player refuse an invitation because he wants to rest?
I don't get this thing about resting when it comes to the ASG.
The ASG is a show until the 4th Q. Players play less minutes than in a regular game. I'd say players get tired 25% of what they get tired in a real game.
Am I way off base hear?
I'd say the downside of being in the ASG is that you could be at a beach somewhere, not thinking about basketball (put in economics terms, the cost of opportunity).
It is not the game itself only. It is traveling, media etc.
I think Manu will be very happy to go if invited. We all know how selfless he is and willing to put the team's interest ahead of his own by coming off the bench.
However, having said that, Manu has a healthy ego. He's said he prefers to be a starter. He's a natural showman and what better place to showcase his talents. I think this would be a nice reward for all he's done.
No Let Manu Rest
Its not just the game, its the media, the events
Manu's better off at his home resting.
no way manu gets in if kobe sits out
it will be baron.
Right now, I actually don't want him to go. He's been burnt lately with all the minutes he's playing.
Is this what you call the fickle finger of fate?
Manu should be at the All Star game. I would love it if he got to go and play.
Call Baron Davis
Call BAron Davis, Manu would get a major jackpots in Las Vegas!
Manu's been averaging around 37 minutes in the past 9 games, almost 40 I think in the past 4 games. As much as I want to see him in another ASG, I'd rather he have some R&R.
Ploy by Kome and Phil Jackoff to get rest and rob GNob of rest.
Don't go Manu!
Let Manu go to Vegas like he plans, get massages, drinks, gamble.
Forget about basketball for the days ahead manu and rest.
Call up Baron davis and let Ginobili rest.
I wish Duncan would skip it and let someone else go as well.
I demand Ginobili to participate !
Like others have said, I think the ASG weekend is just so busy that the guys don't "get refuel" like they can if they're away from it all for a few days.
Personally I hope he doesn't get the call to participate.
If you guys care about how the Spurs play in the second half of the season wich is FAR more important than a silly all star game, you will hope Ginobili doesn't get the call if Bryant doesn't participate.
- Parker should go as well
Well really come on.
How can you support an all star game without Finals MVP from tyhe previous year and a guy who is scoring 46 just before the Sunday game?
Parker should stay RIGHT where he is.
He should stay right on the training table getting treatment.
I can support an all star game very easily knowing the players that matter most to the team are at home resting where they should be..
No!
It's an obligation to the fans
OK
I'd better say it now.
I was bit teasing.
I've said it before the thread will change into a : "STFU you face, get back to your polish hole dip duchebag!"
Maybe he can make a baby . . .
They have zero obligation to the fans playing in a meaningless game.
In fact if anything, they are obligated to stay healthy, so they can play well in the second half, so they can win a le.
Wich is something they ARE obligated to the fans to do.
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