Manu Ginobili’s new move and interesting Spurs rituals
by: Humberto Cervera
Here in the News 4 WOAI sports department, I get the chance to do a lot of different jobs. I produce, report, and anchor, but usually the most interesting job that I do is shoot the Spurs games. The reason, I'M SITTING AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO THESE GUYS!
So while I'm there I get the chance to see a lot of things most of the fans watching on TV - and even the fans that are in attendance - don't see.
Lets start from the beginning of the night....
For me, the pregame shoot-around is just as interesting as the game. You get to see the guys unfiltered, since there are no fans around.
Dejuan Blair might be the hardest worker during these pregame sessions. No one steps off the court more out of breath or sweatier then ‘The Beast.’ Keep in mind this is a few hours prior to tip-off. It seems counterintuitive for someone to waste this kind of energy before the game, but it seems to work. You can see the development of his offensive game through these small workouts.
Everyone knows about Tim Duncan's pregame ritual of hugging the ball, but that's not the most interesting one he has on the court. Before the teams are announced the Spurs will turnout the lights in the arena and show a video on the Jumbotron. During that time, Tim will jump up and hang on the back of the rim facing the other side of the court. He swings there for a few seconds, and then gets back to the line for his name to be announced.
Now onto the game...
Last night Manu took over. We all saw that, but he also added a new move to his repertoire. On four or five different plays Manu started looking up like he was going to get a pick and even started talking like he was talking to his screener. As soon as the defender looked to see where the screener was coming from, Manu ran right by them. It was the first time all season I'd seen him doing something like that. Just another tale in the Legend of Manu.
Until next time....
Good to know, even though im not surprised, that Blair is a hard worker.
Great guy!
I always love seeing Tim swinging from the rim live, its kind of exhilarating in a strange way. Hard to explain.
I ING LOVE Manu's trick, whether it is new to him or not I have no idea, but it is the first time I've heard of someone doing it. I'll have to watch for that next game.
TD is even doing that in NBA 2k10.
haha i was about to post that
Another Manu's trick: "Spy move"
Just like Tim did it against the Bulls.
lol Manu, whatever it takes to win I guess.
haha he's like, "hey flip hey mike, what are we running? kay looks good."
Another Manu's trick: "Spy move"
i MISS bruce bowen!
Another Manu's trick: "Spy move"
Manu is so smooth! The coach didn't even look up lol
Yeah, but when Tim did that, it wasn't during a time out, something else had caused play to stop so he argued that he could be wherever he wanted to be on the court. Manu looks more like he's just sliding in after a timeout and intentionally trying to trick a coach into letting him see the play.
Just like Tim did it against the Bulls.
Spurs sure love to win.
Hahahah!!! That spy move made me laugh so hard!
Another Manu's trick: "Spy move"
I like the way tim was looking at Manu like... wtf ?
That's funny. If you look closer Tim's even looking at Manu when he was walking back almost saying ok Manu what are they running? LOL
I thought that was just a default scene for all the teams...didn't know he actually does that.
Another Manu's trick: "Spy move"
Thats so funny. Manu's the man. And the look on Tims face is priceless.
OMFG that's legendaryAnother Manu's trick: "Spy move"
Just amazingAnother Manu's trick: "Spy move"
I have seen players walk in to other teams huddles a few times. Rasheed tried to do it to the Spurs.
El Miron. I like it.
gotto bump this, i was in vietnam during january and feb, just came back...look what i stumble across in my hometown
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