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A terrible price to pay for Ginobili.
I hope this will signify the end of his Olympic commitment. Biut knowing him, I wouldn't count on that.
Olympics are over for injured basketball star Ginobili
22.08.08 22:14
(dpa) - Argentine basketball star Emanuel Ginobili is injured and will miss Sunday's game for Olympic bronze against Lithuania, Argentine team doctor Diego Grippo confirmed Friday.
"There is no chance that 'Manu' will recover. He will not play against Lithuania," Grippo said.
A recurring injury to his left ankle forced Ginobili to remain on the bench for most of Friday's semi-final, which saw defending champion Argentina lose to the United States, 101-81.
"Ginobili is in a lot of pain, he is very sad," Argentine coach Sergio Hernandez said.
The San Antonio Spurs shooting guard was on court for just 6 minutes and 21 seconds in the semi-final and scored 2 points before withdrawing at half-time.
Andres Nocioni may also miss the game against Lithuania.
"He has tendinitis in his left knee. We will see if he recovers," said Grippo.
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A terrible price to pay for Ginobili.
I hope this will signify the end of his Olympic commitment. Biut knowing him, I wouldn't count on that.
smart move,
rest up, no training camp, no preaseason, limited minutes
2009 Playoffs, MANU will be back
This right here is why I was 100% against him playing in this.
Parker playing in that bull this summer as well.
STAY THE HOME!!!!!!
"Manu Ginobili's left ankle injury will prevent him from playing in Argentina's bronze-medal game against Lithuania on Sunday, according to team doctor Diego Grippo.
"There is no chance that Manu will recover," Grippo said. There are no specific details on the extent of the injury, but it sounds like he re-aggravated the ankle sprain that nearly prevented him from playing in the Olympics in the first place."
What a mess, Damn you Manu for playing. Now he'll come into camp probably beat to
it sucks his Olympic career will end on the sidelines. In a loss no less.
I don't know if any of us could ever understand the type of patriotism these guys have for this country. Factor that into in own compe ive nature and you get a very, very risky decision. One that resulted in this outcome.
I'm torn between being mad at him versus not. Actually, I'm still mad at him for that devastatingly, stupid foul on Dirk in the 2006 WCSF versus the Mavs. Why, Manu Why?
I'll double that and might i add. Maybe someone should put something in manus gatorade from now on when the Olympics begin. Its getting very old watching manu play for his country. From this point on, if i were the spurs FO, i would put a clause in foreign players contracts. You play for the Olympics, you dont play for the spurs. No more, No less. With an injured manu, the spurs are handicapped.
if i were pop i wouldnt play manu until hes FULLY healthy. im talkin about maybe missing a month of the regular season just to make sure hes 110% ready to play
Most people can heal from a sprained ankle within 2 months... you all act as if Manu were done for the season...
Unfortunate yes, but not the end for the Spurs.
I would pursue the same course of action if he were still injured. Problem is, the West will only become tighter this coming season (especially with the offseason work that the Clippers have done). Can Pop afford to not play a 65-80% Ginobili?
You're correct. It's not the end. The disappointment comes from the fact that his injury was unnecessary and could have been avoided. No one likes to see the players injured - especially when it's one of your lead dogs.
This sucks, poor Manu, he deserves a better ending to probably his last Olympics.
Hope his injury is that serious...hope he will be ready in regular season..
I think this is what you meant to say.
what? GTFO
This is one of those "no " follow up articles.
9 or 10 weeks until the regular season, I think he will be fine.
Get well soon Manu.
DD
if we can get Manu for the ASB, maybe we can pull it off again like when he was hurt in 2002/2003. but we had a stronger team in 03 w/o Manu. his arrival at ASB put the solid Spurs over the top
Thats right Manu should rest and be treated all the way...he's done enough. give him some time
we have mihm who cant do crap cause of his ankle problems. you gotta hope ginobli isnt hurt bad today cause if he is his penetration is done. he is a spot up shooter now
live by the sword die by the sword....hes still heart of a champion...boys got more stones then this whole room put together....shows how much he loves his country...tell me someone in the NBA that has his heart to wanna play on the team hurt...shaq....?...LeBron?....Dwayne does so thats not true...wade wants this more then anything right now...he's playing insane....props
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