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damn Pop picked him up?
he must really miss nba season
http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/Ginobili_does_not_regret_playing_in_Olympics.html
Ginobili does not regret playing in Olympics
Mike Monroe - Express-News
After more than an hour on a runway in Beijing, another 12 in the air, an hour clearing customs at Chicago's O'Hare Airport and three more waiting for a connecting flight, Spurs star Manu Ginobili arrived at San Antonio International Airport late Monday night and discovered the truth about heroes.
When it comes to lost luggage, Olympic medalists get no special favors.
Missing were three of the four bags he and his wife had checked in Beijing, where Ginobili collected a bronze medal as the leading scorer for the Argentine Olympic team.
“I actually got 25 percent — three out of four (were missing),” Ginobili said.
Ginobili's value to the Spurs was reinforced. There to retrieve him was coach Gregg Popovich, who planted a kiss on his cheek as he spirited him away from a brief interview session.
The two had spoken by phone after Ginobili suffered another injury Friday to the left ankle that had hampered him during the Spurs' playoff run. The Spurs medical staff will re-examine Ginobili's ankle this week, though Popovich made it clear Ginobili's first priority is getting some rest.
“He's been on a plane a long time,” Popovich said as he ushered him out of the terminal.
Ginobili said Popovich had not questioned his decision to play in the Olympics, despite the injury in Argentina's loss to the United States in the Olympic semifinal round.
“That's how it felt from 8,000 miles away,” Ginobili said. “He understood, and I was truthful from what I said from the beginning. I felt great for a month-and-a-half. I guess it was going to happen sooner or later, and it did. So now I have a month to rehab it.”
The injury did not diminish Ginobili's pride in earning his second Olympic medal.
“I'm so proud, so happy to represent our country the way we did it, in accomplishing the big goal, which was to get to the podium,” Ginobili said. “They said that for us, it would be once in a lifetime. For us, it was two times in a lifetime, so we are very happy.”
Last edited by TMTTRIO; 08-26-2008 at 08:34 AM.
damn Pop picked him up?
he must really miss nba season
I love my BEAST!
NICE!! SO PROUD OF MANU!! Dammit!! I just love him!!
Pop was just prepping Manu up for his epic tirade!
Too bad about the bags. I hope he had his bronze medal in the 25%.
Manu you're the best !!!!
Classy move by Pop. Any perceived tension or uneasiness has already been handled a month before training camp.
Time for Manu to get healed and try to get another one.
WOAI Video: Manu back in SA
Now THAT is how you end an interview.
As much as it must have pained Pop to watch Manu playing (and re-injuring himself) in the Olympics, I'm sure he fully respects and understands Manu's decision. There are few people in the NBA as quietly patriotic as they are.
Nice find
I dunno TiMVP, remember Omerta.
Brought home... given the ceremonial kiss (of death) on the cheek... Quickly spirited away from interviews and ushered out of the terminal...
Has anyone seen Manu since? Peter Holt has lots of earthmoving equipment. Think about it. No one is around to see them lift a section of the AT&T center floor and fill it back in.
NBA doesn't give out bronze medals, just silver balls.
Pop has impeccable timing, too.Nice find
Loved Manu's reaction when he first saw Pop.
Good stuff!
That's leadership. Pop is the man.
We'd be fools to think that Manu's not gonna get it BCD.
Pop was just prepping Manu up for his epic tirade!
Does Manu speak Serbian?
Manu looks like a camper lmao.
i am just STUNNED by Pop's class... when you see Manu's reaction when he saw him you can't do anything but acknowledge how much of a family this core is... Pop happy for him.. being there for him to let Manu know he got his back no matter what... man i love my Spurs...
Last edited by urunobili; 08-26-2008 at 12:33 PM.
That is the best video ever ! That one video tells you everything you need to know about this team. There is no way that would have happened on any other team in the NBA. Somehow I can't picture Phil Jackson picking up Kobe at the airport. Every team in the NBA has been trying to copy the Spurs system, but the one thing they can't replicate is the people. It is the family-like chemistry, compe iveness, and pride that makes this team a winner year after year.
That scene was reminiscent of prodigal son returning home to a giddy Dad. Pop is a funny, funny dude. But also a caring, genuine guy. It was also funny watching Manu's reaction as he was being whisked away in the CIAmobile. I'm sure Manu and his wife were touched by Pop concern.
On the flip side, Manu's love of country and his teammates are also very genuine and very evident. While I wished he hadn't risked himself to injury by playing in the game, I understand his passion and sincerity. Nothing fake or contrived about it.
Last edited by SenorSpur; 08-26-2008 at 02:02 PM.
What a great story. Pop shows why his players are dedicated to him and his leadership. I'm impressed by the intelligence of both Pop and Manu, and I'm sure they'll move forward from here and make the best decisions regarding the ankle, whether that be rest or surgery. I'm pretty sure even though Pop didn't want him to play in the Olympics, that he, as an ex-military guy and patriot, would very likely have made the same decision if put in Manu's position. Regardless, they are both wise enough to not waste time dwelling on an unchangeable past, and will deal with the situation at hand.
That's a great video
Look at Manu face when he saw Pop
You guys are lucky to have Pop....
DD
That was the best, most telling part of that video. Manu looked genuinely excited to see Pop. That was awesome.That's a great video
Look at Manu face when he saw Pop
Of course, I'm glad they specified that that was Pop picking him up because from my perspective it appeared that Manu was being kidnapped by a homeless man.
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