Ginobili: "I'm not planning on retiring"

[Skull-1]

Apparently Manu can play like a god the game before, and then be an absolute turd. That's new.

Neal being unable to dribble a basket, that's not new at all.

Manu definitely blew it in Game 6, and he had overall a poor series. I'm not going to excuse any of that.

But the Spurs have definitely been trying to address the backup PG situation unsuccessfully for at least a season now.

IF MANU PLAYS SMART IT ISN'T AN ISSUE. He can't control himself...at all....

[ElNono]

IF MANU PLAYS SMART IT ISN'T AN ISSUE. He can't control himself...at all....

He had a poor series... it happens...

[spurraider21]

They've been trying to find a suitable backup PG all season long. They obviously feel they needed something there. None of the suitors stepped up, so they rolled with what they have.

What are they gonna do? Have Neal dribble the ball against that beast trap?

The Spurs played a team with 4 franchise or former franchise players (Lebron, Wade, Bosh, Allen). The talent gap is ridiculous, and the fact we were able to push them to the brink is certainly no consolation at this mere moment, but in time people will realize how tough is to beat a team like that.

this. the spurs were shuffling their backup pg's all year. Mills got some run an flopped. Neal got some run but was VERY limited as a pg and usually was only out there if babysat by Manu who could handle the ball. at one point Pop actually declared Nando the backup pg but he fell apart soon after. CoJo came along nicely, but wasn't ready for an overaggressive Heat defense. It's not like Pop wanted Manu to be taking over backup PG duties, but nobody else stepped up when given the opportunity. i don't blame Manu for not being a great point guard when he has been a shooting guard his entire career. he did play a lousy series for the most part, but he's the reason we won game 5 to go up 3-2 and he played his azz off in game 7 as well, until the turnover parade in the 4th. he still ended up with 18 points on 6-12 shooting with 5 assists and 4 turnovers. thats not bad at all.

[Skull-1]

He had a poor series... it happens...

He had a poor playoffs. He shat himself.

[ElNono]

this. the spurs were shuffling their backup pg's all year. Mills got some run an flopped. Neal got some run but was VERY limited as a pg and usually was only out there if babysat by Manu who could handle the ball. at one point Pop actually declared Nando the backup pg but he fell apart soon after. CoJo came along nicely, but wasn't ready for an overaggressive Heat defense. It's not like Pop wanted Manu to be taking over backup PG duties, but nobody else stepped up when given the opportunity. i don't blame Manu for not being a great point guard when he has been a shooting guard his entire career. he did play a lousy series for the most part, but he's the reason we won game 5 to go up 3-2 and he played his azz off in game 7 as well, until the turnover parade in the 4th. he still ended up with 18 points on 6-12 shooting with 5 assists and 4 turnovers. thats not bad at all.

I dunno. I'm going to stop buying 'stuff' to send a message to RC, IMO. I mean, he made a 10 year old kid shout OH NO! That's flat out mean right there.

[james evans]

we need to start a "don't resign ginobli" pe ion. cuz there is no way in i want that mf back

[DAF86]

I almost wish he would sign with another team just so these ing ungrateful gots would realize how good Manu is. Almost.

[ElNono]

I almost wish he would sign with another team just so these ing ungrateful gots would realize how good Manu is. Almost.

At this point, I'm actually hoping he decides to come back just to see the absolute meltdown by some peeps around here, tbh...

[TheGoldStandard]

He's working on his 30 foot jumper right now.

[davidbowie]

I almost wish he would sign with another team just so these ing ungrateful gots would realize how good Manu is. Almost.

It's been two days since we lost the most heartbreaking series of the organizations existence. Everyone is still salty and pissed and wants someone to blame. Manu is the easy target. 90% of the fans still love Manu.

[DAF86]

Manu with the right role (off the ball guard at this point in his career) and the right price is one of the best assest a contender could hope for.

[texmich]

If true gonna be a long season guys, better hit up Deanos, specs or whatever the

[temujin]

Manu with the right role (off the ball guard at this point in his career) and the right price is one of the best assest a contender could hope for.

Exactly.

So why on earth should he decide to be back with the Spurs, again?

[temujin]

And screwing me over this year. I should burn all the jerseys I have with his name on them. The little communist Argentinian loser just screwed us out of a championship. At least win a bronze medal in exchange u clown!

What part are you having in the Spurs organization, EXACTLY??

[Tim_duncan21]

Manu should return

[doobs]

I would like to see Manu come back, but the Spurs should shut him down until March and then only play him 15 minutes. Dude was tired and broken.

he still has some good stuff left. But the Spurs can afford to lean on Leonard and Green a bit more.

[cheguevara]

Vet Minimum

Thanks for the memories but his skill level fell off the cliff after the all star break.

He is still a game changer but not in a good way.

[hater]

He's done. time to call it a career

[hater]

If true gonna be a long season guys, better hit up Deanos, specs or whatever the

cosign

[Josepatches_]

I almost wish he would sign with another team just so these ing ungrateful gots would realize how good Manu is. Almost.

Or how good he was.

But yeah so many ing ungrateful gots. Manu didn't deserve it. He was a really big part in 3 les and good seasons. He could be old,injured or whatever you want but it's Pop who plays him and he's putting the effort on the court. He's not the same but It's life.

I can't understand this bull .

[superbigtime]

Or how good he was.

But yeah so many ing ungrateful gots. Manu didn't deserve it. He was a really big part in 3 les and good seasons. He could be old,injured or whatever you want but it's Pop who plays him and he's putting the effort on the court. He's not the same but It's life.

I can't understand this bull .

People ARE grateful for what Manu has done, of course. The problem is that he cannot do those things any more, not with consistency. He's always injured. His play is erratic. It's become increasingly difficult for him to overcome his shortcomings, that he is no longer able to. It's that simple.