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Got his money and suddenly changed his tune..........
Once again, that as*hole contemplating on *ing the Spurs again. You'll wonder why I don't like the guy? He can't even respect the company that pays his bills.Manu Ginobili recently signed a new two-year deal with the San Antonio Spurs but it seems he could also be pulling double duty next summer as he might be playing for Argentina at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain if he is ready physically."If I am in good shape, there are more chances that I will play the World Cup," said Ginobili in a press conference at Buenos Aires' Ezeiza international airport, minutes after his arrival to Argentina for holidays.Ginobili, 35, added that "it depends, exclusively, on my physical condition. I had a complicated season. If I am healthy, there are more chances I can play (the World Cup)," he insisted.
Manu will be 36 by the time the World Cup gets going next summer.
Considering the Spurs will more than likely have yet another deep postseason run next season, Manu (who showed signs of wearing down last season) might be pushing it a bit much next summer.
Granted he did stress he needs to be physically ready if is he to play in Spain next summer but his age, wear-and-tear on his body and not to mention a new deal, may make Spurs fans and coaching staff cringe at not seeing him rest next summer heading into what more than likely will be his final season (2014-15) with San Antonio after the World Cup.
However, the allure and pride of representing his home country is profound in Manu's heart. A chance to boost Team Argentina's chance at the next Olympic Games means a lot for Ginobili. Time after time he has answered the call for his home country and a shot at playing one more time in the blue and white of Argentina is enough for him to lace them up one more time in the summer.
In the end, if this is the final run in basketball for Manu, then him playing for his country one more time is something no one can blame him for doing. Not even Spurs fans.
http://www.projectspurs.com/2013-art...world-cup.html
Got his money and suddenly changed his tune..........
Ah who cares. Maybe he'll play better and wont have 8 turnovers during an important game.
what's the problem?
1. He has never announced his retirement from the NT.
2. He certainly wasn't going announce his retirement while answering a question at an impromptu press conference upon returning to his own country.
3. He gave a very qualified answer to that question
4. Non-story to anyone not pushing an agenda.
5. He told the NT coach he won't play in the World Cup qualification compe ion this summer
Argentina can barely beat an egg these days with or without Manu. Really a non issue. Our 3rd string PG will barely see any clutch time with Spurs next season anyways.
I hope you're right.
Have you guys ever played basketball? I'm really starting to wonder.. I guess I just assumed most bball fans, actually played?
I've enjoyed watching Manu and the Argentinian basketball team for the last eleven years. They have produced some of the best basketball seen since the first Dream Team. If he feels he has the opportunity to be an effective player and represent his home country I don't think anyone should deny him the opportunity.
I realize many fans here in the U.S. think that playing for a national team is not of the highest priority but elsewhere in the world many young players dream of playing for their country. Especially in countries where the opportunity for success is limited.
Big deal. You think professional players aren't playing a TON of basketball during the summers?
Manu will play 5-6 games in this World Cup, and be done. The rest of the time he'll spend with his family. Overall, he'll push himself 95% less than the average NBA player will during the summer
Overreact much? Oh wait. You're just a Manu troll. Never mind. Shouldn't have fed you.
He never said 100% sure but I think the last olimpic games were his last ones for the seleccion argentina.
I hope he never plays there again, every time he does s san antonio big time, like that game against team usa when he broke his ankle or something like that
pop told him DONT GO THERE, I didnt care for my own national team but manu stubborn piece of went anyway.
Too much stubborness for one single team
Good news for Manu fanboi.
Am I missing something here? Why is this a problem? Tony Parker plays for France, the Gasol brothers play for Spain, LeBron, Kobe, etc. play for team USA and so on during FIBA. Why is this a problem exactly?
Basketball players play basketball. It is what they do. Do you suppose these guys are just sitting at home jerking off during the offseason???? No. They are working out, working on their game, and playing pick up basketball games.
If Manu's healthy in 2014 Argentina's going to need one of a pilot to get them across the Atlantic without hitting any pigs.
I respect the decision. Ginobili carried the Argentina flag in the Olympic Opening Ceremonies and is a hero in his country. Who could blame him, it's his decision. He will live in Argentina long after his playing days are over in San Antonio
I should have told you this before- but I think over the last couple of days - you have started to see it;
People in here HATE....I mean HATE ...truth...
Nothing will bring out the popsuckers and spurs homers wrath more than - TRUTH.
They absolutely HATE it. They will label you a troll, will try to gang up and hit you from all sides and all the others will appear out of nowhere and have a little hate parade.
If you want to be "accepted"
You must;
A) Never tell the truth or call things exactly what they are - you cannot do this. Truth will get you on the "outside" here.
B) Pop is always right. Every decision is justified- because - 4 rings, hall of fame, etc....
C) Even when you are PROVEN right - it didn't happen and you are still a stupid troll, an idiot, and - it just never happened- and if you try to say - "but it was the truth!---and I was correct!"....just go back and look at (A) above.
D) les are for winners....2nd place is what these Spurs homers are satisfied with - don't try to understand - don't try to convince anyone here that the object and the highest hope is a championship - because --- it isn't what is important here. Following Pop and spurs mgmt is more important than actually winning les. 4 is enough and anything else on top of 4 les makes you greedy and spoiled and a stupid idiot in here.
If you understand all that - your time here will be a little better. Just lower your standards and be accepted and ....
"2nd place forever!!!!!!!!"
Just to spite Manu, I hope Argentina doesn't qualify for the tournament. The head needs to stop with this FIBA bull already and concentrate only on the Spurs like Duncan.
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