Spurs Sign Manu Ginobili to 2 year/$14 Million Deal

[ElNono]

Now there's a possibility. When someone says "that's just semantics", I take that to mean that they believe that there is no substantial difference among the things being discussed. That it's just a matter of different words saying the same things.

So when I say "it's more than just semantics" in response to you, I am asserting a belief that the things being discussed are substantially different. That it's more than different words to describe the same thing.

I have no idea whether this actually helps at all, but I'm trying. It can be difficult to know if meanings are being fully understood using this form of communication.

Happy 4th Mel! How you and your kid are doing well

[DPG21920]

I pretty much have the same definition as you, but due to my ego being taller than I, I tend to forget people don't read and remember all of my posts on the subject when evaluating their response to me. Hence, the issues

[Typhoon]

Great move... Manu haters and Im glad hes going to retire a Spur.

Like Duncan before him, Manu is due to have an amazing year.

remember when everyone though that Duncan was done?

[Mel_13]

Happy 4th Mel! How you and your kid are doing well

And a happy 4th to you and yours as well.

Both of my kids are doing fine, although we find ourselves geographically distant, with the daughter you met in NYC and my son in Southern California for the summer.

[Mel_13]

I pretty much have the same definition as you, but due to my ego being taller than I, I tend to forget people don't read and remember all of my posts on the subject when evaluating their response to me. Hence, the issues

Happy 4th to you,DPG

[ElNono]

And a happy 4th to you and yours as well.

Both of my kids are doing fine, although we find ourselves geographically distant, with the daughter you met in NYC and my son in Southern California for the summer.

well, you know where I'll likely be when we play Philly again next year... maybe we can catch up again.

[DJR210]

Grizz will be worse, Clippers got better but the Spurs will have an easier time beating them if they meet, and the Warriors got ridiculously hot for a series and a half. West is still there for the taking if the Spurs stay healthy and get internal improvements from Leonard, Green, Splitter, CoJo, and Nando.

Don't count out the Warriors broski. You saw how hard it can be to stop a squad full of young, athletic shooters.

What's up with the , I mean Grizz? Haven't been following their offseason.

[Mugen]

And a happy 4th to you and yours as well.

Both of my kids are doing fine, although we find ourselves geographically distant, with the daughter you met in NYC and my son in Southern California for the summer.

Mel, tell the son to hit me up in SoCal if he wants some of that preemo blow tbh.

Happy 4th my good man.

[DPG21920]

Happy 4th to DPG

Same to you e-friend.

[Mel_13]

Mel, tell the son to hit me up in SoCal if he wants some of that preemo blow tbh.

Happy 4th my good man.

Noted and a happy 4th to you.

[manufan10]

Don't count out the Warriors broski. You saw how hard it can be to stop a squad full of young, athletic shooters.

What's up with the , I mean Grizz? Haven't been following their offseason.

Overpaid Tony Allen... I think that's all.

[Mel_13]

well, you know where I'll likely be when we play Philly again next year... maybe we can catch up again.

The schedule will be out in about 4 weeks. I'll be making multiple trips to NYC and seeing the Spurs will be a factor in my plans.

[ElNono]

Mel, tell the son to hit me up in SoCal if he wants some of that preemo blow tbh.

Happy 4th my good man.

Happy 4th Mugen, make sure you make it to the 5th, tbh

[MANUNG-Ginobili]

can we just sign Gary Neal now?

[Mugen]

Happy 4th Mugen, make sure you make it to the 5th, tbh

No promises, Nono. Someones going to have to console these white girls when B-Kemp leaves for greener pastures. And me and Mel's kid are up to the task.

Happy 4th, bruh.

[DJR210]

Overpaid Tony Allen... I think that's all.

If that is the only issue, then I can't understand how one could say they won't be a force next year, especially in a "payback" series against SA.

Conley, Gasol, Bayless, Pontdexter, and maybe even Arthur should improve.

[DMX7]

Is Manu still going to play for the National team in the summers?

I might vomit.

[Robz4000]

Don't count out the Warriors broski. You saw how hard it can be to stop a squad full of young, athletic shooters.

What's up with the , I mean Grizz? Haven't been following their offseason.

Spurs made it look harder than it was with their injury woes to start the playoffs/second round. They have the formula now (and prolly always did).

Grizz are fixing to trade away Zbo and Hollins is already gone. They'll be worse for a year or two but with Ed Davis developing and the addition of more shooters, they'll be better in the long run.

[Robz4000]

If that is the only issue, then I can't understand how one could say they won't be a force next year, especially in a "payback" series against SA.

Conley, Gasol, Bayless, Pontdexter, and maybe even Arthur should improve.

Arthur was traded to Denver for Mozgov or some .

[dbestpro]

can we just sign Gary Neal now?

Don't forget McGrady.

[DJR210]

Spurs made it look harder than it was with their injury woes to start the playoffs/second round. They have the formula now (and prolly always did).

Grizz are fixing to trade away Zbo and Hollins is already gone. They'll be worse for a year or two but with Ed Davis developing and the addition of more shooters, they'll be better in the long run.

What injury woes? Are you referring to 2011?

[TheGoldStandard]

Don't forget McGrady.

If he gets a phone call he'll be the first to call Patty to start working on a new set of towel waves.

[Robz4000]

What injury woes? Are you referring to 2011?

Diaw, Splitter, Manu, and Tony were all either out/hobbled by injuries to start the playoffs this past season, and a lot of it carried over into the GS series.

[tim_duncan_fan]

This sucks. If Manu needs money so badly that he'd ruin his on-court legacy over the next 2 years to get it, then make him a coach instead.

The ONLY chance we have of improving is if Kawhi suddenly proves to be a great offensive wing player. It's absurd that they didn't do anything to get better.

Sorry, Timmy.

[Johnny RIngo]

Great move... Manu haters and Im glad hes going to retire a Spur.

I used to like Ginobili too...but he should have retired last year. The next two years are going to be ugly for all the Manu fans. Going to be a lot of damage control on ST.

Like Duncan before him, Manu is due to have an amazing year.

No he won't. Duncan's an all-time great while Manu is someone that was lucky to piggyback TD for three rings. Role players like Manu decline fast.

remember when everyone though that Duncan was done?

Duncan reinvented his game and spends his summers preparing for the NBA season. Ginobili's more concerned about Argie basketball in the off-season. He doesn't have the dedication or drive that Duncan has shown throughout his career.