Manu was not shooting well for a few weeks now. He needs rest anyways.
unreal. this is becoming a joke at this point. I remember when some of CoM were arguing he should make as much as Duncan in his next contract. good times, good times.
this. this whole season has been a case of "one step forward, two steps back" with Manu. He just needs to rest, and really change his game to spot up shooter.
Actually not too worried about this injury. Since the Spurs gained another game up on the Thunder tonight, we really don't need Manu back for the rest of the season. Let him find his legs in the first round against the Lakers. He'll be well-rested.
Seems to me that Tony is the one that could use a few days off here and there.
IIRC, we're 4 games away from locking the #1 seed. After that, Pop should consider resting everyone until the last couple of games of the season, tbh
We need him at the end of games along with Tony in the playoffs.
This was painfully obvious tonight, another dribble penetrator...
Barnes gave Tony a difficult time, we needed another option.
How long do those hamstring injures linger for?
just be ready for the playoffs Manu
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Pop says he doesn't think Manu can go on Sunday against Miami with tight right hamstring.
Substantial sanctions in 3, 2, 1...
Pop on Ginobili playing Sunday: "I don't think he can play."
Manu's inability to stay healthy for any length of time is extremely concerning. He is a free agent this off-season and is easily an all-time fan favorite for all Spurs fans, myself included. I can't see the Spurs spending much money to re-sign him. I'm not sure of the other shooting guards/small forwards this off-season, but the Spurs will have to take a long, hard look at other options.
Pop will rest him for the playoffs where we need him the most. I think more opportunity for Nando to handle the ball and be more aggressive to the basket.
this will be a good opportunity for Nando. the more burn for him and CoJo the better.
Stop retiring Manu! All this talk about Manu slowing down because of age was probably incorrect all this time and he was playing hurt. Guess what? People of all ages get injured.
If you dont know what youre talking about, and you dont, why do it in a negative way?
I hadn't thought about that yet but that is going to be a major talking point once we get down the stretch here. People have a lot of different opinions on how you handle that situation. tbh shutting them down might cost you a game in the first round but it isn't a bad idea considering the age/health of this team.
It could be costly getting fined by the commish. At that point can they be fined if they rest their players? Maybe faking a "tight harmstring" by the big 3? CIA Pop?
big picture...
What is he hurt year round now? He is getting old! AGE is slowing him down! He was not hurt all year he is starting to decline! If not he is hurt all the time then. I don't want him to retire but he is fragile now and his game is getting worse as he ages.
Guys, the Clippers were playing really physical D and Manu took knee to the hamstring. Clipps did that all game. With your hamstring, a driven knee in the right spot, could take you out for a day or 2 easy.
I hope you're right. You know a lot about these kinds of things so I would trust your words over others. But considering it's Manu we're talking about here, I'm still a little worried.
Didn't look as serious to me tbh. He stayed in the game for a bit after it happened. Hopefully he's back for the OKC game.
Horrible timing. One of the biggest games of the regular season coming up and he gets hurt right before it. Fail...
It isn't the same hamstring that the one he injured in January. It's somewhat a good news. Now, let's hope the injury isn't too serious and that he can be back soon. Playoffs start in 3 weeks.
More globally, it's hard not to put all these Manu's injury on his age. Even with Pop only playing him 23mpg, he struggles to stay healthy.
For the Spurs to get out of the West, Manu is going to have to have some kind of positive impact along the way because he still has unique talents for our team. I just don't know if he can get out of this funk/rut he is in. The Spurs have upgraded their roster to the point of being able to continue to win a bunch of games with Manu being more of a role player, but there will be a situation or two where he will need to make a play.
BTW, hats off to Tim Duncan totally debunking the Charles Barkley theory of not being able to improve your game in your middle 30s. I continue to be amazed. TP9 is pretty good too!
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