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Damn it, this would have been perfect for my "eat it sequ" thread.
So, for much of the time since he's been back, Manu has been settling for jumpers and throwing the ball away on plays he's forcing. It hasn't looked like the same Manu.
Not so any more! In the last 4 games, since the game when Pop said that he wouldn't call any plays for Manu because Pop wanted him to let the game come to him, Manu has been a totally different player. He's going to the rack like he used to, he's taking better jumpshots, he's mostly gone away from the 3 (unless left open), and he looks like the Manu of old (minus a little explosion which he is still lacking at times... although the dunk the other day showed it's still there). On D Manu is playing very well, whether on his man or gambling for steals. Now all he needs to do is rediscover his 3pt stroke and he'll be all the way back. Seems like he has his confidence back, and isn't it a joy to watch?!
How can you not love this man?
Damn it, this would have been perfect for my "eat it sequ" thread.
really glad that Manu is as aggressive as he used to be, driving to the rim
keep going Manu!!!
hope his 3pt also can back
I like that the Spurs are hitting him in motion and he's taking it strong to the hoop. Pop has him coming off more down screens and more double screens in the last four games than all the other games of the season combined.
It's a small tweak of the game plan but it avoids having Manu isolated so far away from the basket where he's blitzable.
You think he'll stick with that(as well as always having Tim with him to start) through the POs?
i love seeing his old inconsistent jumper back. Keeps him aggressive to the rim and very streaky from deep.
I'd say hes 85%
His jumper is still very erratic, and he can't be relied on 100%
It's fantastic to see him though finally be aggressive and driving to the basket with his head down.
Great to see.
spurs are better when he's attacking the rim.
he's very close to 100%. His jumper has always been erratic, but was always able to make them in big moments, especially in the 4th. I look forward to Manu getting hot from beyond the arc and still having him attack the rim.
Hurt Manu was just a 3pt specialist.
The Spurs are unbeatable when he attacks the rim AND hit his jumpers when open...
BTW... such a pleasure to see him almost 100% back.
The Spurs are unbeatable when he attacks the rim AND hit his jumpers when open...
BTW... such a pleasure to see him almost 100% back.
that's why I think they should put him on the shelf, because an injury usually follows this Manu.
We need him back at 100% if we even dream of a new le, only way for Manu to do that is by playing... some people forget that the best Manu performances in playoffs came in busy years where he played A LOT.
It's a gamble... we may get lucky, we may not, but at least we get to roll the dices with the chance of getting a new le if they roll our way.
I don't agree with putting him on the shelf but a DNP-CD tomorrow against the Nuggets wouldn't be a bad idea. He took a pounding against the Warriors and didn't look too healthy at the end of the game.
You sit him against the Nuggets and he doesn't have to play again until Sunday against the Celtics.
worked for shaq. although hopefully ginobili knows how to manage his own health and not push past his physical limitations. he's getting old so he should pay more attention to his body's limits.
We can just hope that the chips fall in our team's favor with him being healthy enough, like they did in 2005 and 2007.We need him back at 100% if we even dream of a new le, only way for Manu to do that is by playing... some people forget that the best Manu performances in playoffs came in busy years where he played A LOT.
It's a gamble... we may get lucky, we may not, but at least we get to roll the dices with the chance of getting a new le if they roll our way.
Manu took a lot of spills tonight, so his being 100 percent preserved for the playoffs is a pipe dream since he only plays one way.
I thought he was brilliant tonight, and I would like to see him play limited minutes against the Nuggets, but be the main scorer when he's on the floor.
I miss his killer 3-pointers...
But i am glad he is attacking the rim relentless !
Hope he has a productive 15 min tomo, all with Tony and/or Timmy to take the heat off. 35 mins shouldn't wear him out too much though, especially since he has a work week of rest before Boston.
What was the number of Manu And1 plays(and did he get all of them)?
Manu's been great attacking the basket and being aggressive but I wouldn't say he's all the way back. His 3 point shot that really helps his game out has dissappeared and he's had the worst 3 point % in his career (even worse than when he was a rookie). I hope that comes back eventually because that really seems to open up his game and if we want Manu healthy by playoff time he needs to start hitting some shots and not always relying on driving to the basket to get it done. Even after tonight he's gotten pretty banged up now and they said he was walking around gingerly. I would sit him out tonight against Denver.
it's good that he's playing well lately but how long will it last before a few bad games in a row? i will wait and see.
So you are still part of the "Let's trade him" camp . . . ?
There's no way in Manu would let Pop sit him for a game against Chauncy, Carmelo and the rest of the tat gang. He just needs to help his teammates, play good D, and score around 15 points in 25 minutes. Tony and Mason will have to pick it up. I'm thinking Tim is going to have another good game. I really don't think this will be an egg laying game like the backtoback Hornets and Magic game earlier this season. Spurs are gonna bring it.
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