Manu to sign extension

[Libri]

I'm guessing there wil be a fourth year that in not fully guarenteed.

team option?

[HarlemHeat37]

If the Spurs didn't overpay Manu, another team certainly would have..there was pretty much no choice but to give him that much with the way he's playing anyways..I could care less, it's good to have him on the team going forward..to me, this is a sign that the Spurs will continue to field a compe ive team going forward in these last few years of the big 3 era..

If Manu can stay healthy, I'm confident he still has some ability left in the tank..now let's hope he stays healthy and the Spurs can make a nice run..

[boutons_deux]

It's Easter Week.

Another Miracle Worker Is Back Amongst Us.

[Quiet Strength]

Good news!! I hope he stays healthy and earns it.

[024]

contract is not going to look so good when ginobili is 34-35 years old playing on his last legs. better than risking him leaving the spurs during the FA i guess.

[Libri]

The Spurs care more about the next two years and if that meant signing him for more, than so be it.

[phxspurfan]

If the Spurs didn't overpay Manu, another team certainly would have..there was pretty much no choice but to give him that much with the way he's playing anyways..I could care less, it's good to have him on the team going forward..to me, this is a sign that the Spurs will continue to field a compe ive team going forward in these last few years of the big 3 era..

If Manu can stay healthy, I'm confident he still has some ability left in the tank..now let's hope he stays healthy and the Spurs can make a nice run..

This.

I wonder if Holt is a good investor b/c basically he bought high and almost sold low on Manu (they probably considered trade offers for him before the deadline). But they had no choice considering the temporary superstar status he's regained just in time for him to ink a new deal.

Congrats Manu and the Spurs. But I doubt we will consistently see this level of play from him, especially as Tony comes back and takes those PG minutes.

[boutons_deux]

yep, he's been underpaid. So (maybe) overpaying him now is justified.

Anyway, he's gotta put food on his family.

[santymrc]

Best news!!!!! I'm so happy!!!

[in2deep]

will he still be making less than RJ?

[FromWayDowntown]

Well, this should again assure that the Spurs' iconic players will primarily have played only for the Spurs -- David Robinson, Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili, maybe Tony Parker.

I like that.

[ace3g]

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Spurs owner Peter Holt became determined to get a deal done and re-sign Manu Ginobili, sources say, and talks moved fast in last week.

[quentin_compson]

That would be awesome.

[Evil Angel]

Thank you Mr Holt. Now Manu can concentrate on basketball. Man that's a scary thought...

[angelbelow]

wonderful, i agree that its a bit overpaid but i guarantee he would get that salary in the FA anyways. at least we get to keep him and potentially see him retire as a spur.

[J.T.]

Contract needs to be amended to say he takes a 50% paycut if he plays for any team not named the San Antonio Spurs. Parker's too.

[duhoh]

good to hear

now to keep him from getting so banged up!

[angelbelow]

Hope he doesn't go sub-par on the Spurs now.

I dont think so, hes always been a passion player. injures have hurt him but you can tell he always plays with fire and i think thats a rare thing.

[ATRAIN]

Manu needs to retire a spur, great news!!

[NRHector]

If this is true Manu deserves it, good for him and us

[JiggaWhat99]

Awesome

[GINNNNNNNNNNNNOBILI]

Considering he's been underpaid all his career i'd say it's fair.

I wouldn't say he's been underpaid when you count the games he's missed

[Bruno]

Awesome news.

Spurs had no other choice than re-signing Manu. It will be great to see Manu playing more year year with Spurs. He is such an awesome player.

I will wait to see the specific of his contracts but $40M/3 years is a lot of money and years. Spurs could surely have saved some money by re-signing him sooner. They could also have tried to wait this summer but I'm glad they didn't take that risk.

Spurs main priority for this summer should be Splitter. If he doesn't Spurs (again), next year team will be really solid.

[Muser]

Just gotta make sure he doesn't play in the summer..

[ElNono]

Awesome news.

Spurs had no other choice than re-signing Manu. It will be great to see Manu playing more year year with Spurs. He is such an awesome player.

I will wait to see the specific of his contracts but $40M/3 years is a lot of money and years. Spurs could surely have saved some money by re-signing him sooner. They could also have tried to wait this summer but I'm glad they didn't take that risk.

Spurs main priority for this summer should be Splitter. If he doesn't Spurs (again), next year team will be really solid.

I hear he'll be signing it as soon as he comes back from Turkey...

I kid, I kid!