Manu ed us bad, now because of him it's fair to say we hurt our chances to repeat, and for Tim to get his sixth and to enter the discussion with MJ...
Why do people keep saying this? Because Marco's European? Healthy Manu is a clutch mofo, playmaker, solid defender, and an efficient scorer. Marco is none of these things. He's a terrible player. You're insulting Manu when you compare Bellineli to him. Marco's best season wouldn't even be half as good as Manu's worst.
I disagree with that. Beli did a fine job in the REGULAR SEASON. Only avg. one point less than Manu. The post season isn't until 10 months away. Manu should have plenty of rest by then. As long as he doesn't go to the basket like a Madmen, 10 times a game like he use to, he should be fine.
If we were talking about Beli replacing Manu in the playoffs, that is a different story. Bonner has shown, just b/c you suck in the playoffs, you can be the King of +/- in the regular season.
You could just off yourself now, without Manu there's no need to wait for the Spurs to be knocked out of the playoffs in 2015.
Here's the schedule:
http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fe/14/wcm/p/schedule.html
5 games in 6 days to open the tourney.
Aren't the same people who complain now those that were going"Manu is washed, finished, he can't carry the team, this is TP's and Leonard team now"
yeah, France vs Brazil opening up... must see tv...
I'll probably prepare a Spurs-centric schedule in it's own thread later on...
Wouldn't be surprised of Boris Diaw jumps ship now. Manu went through all that trouble to give his teammates an "emotional" speech on trying to repeat again only to throw out any chance of repeating
F this guy. Unbelievable! Time to retire my #20 jersey once and for all... Looking for avatar suggestions...
The playoffs confirmed that Belinelli's just a ty player. If you look at Marco's career numbers, he's always been a negative impact guy. He puts up empty stats basically. Ginobili, in comparison, has been one of the most impactful players of his generation.
IMO, Marco's completely expendable. I would be in favor of Spurs moving him but Marco's crappy playoff run probably destroyed any value he might have had.
I'd love to see Manu matched up against Kawhi, but that can't happen any earlier than the semis (and Kawhi still has to make the team).
What makes you say that?
Yeah, but 2 of them are against Phillipines, Senegal and i donīt think Ginobili will play a major role in any other game than Croatia and Puerto Rico.
Still remember this moment back in '08
Hahahaha, the people in this forum is something else. You are like a bunch of girls who like to trash talk all day long. Spurs got the le and you still find ways to cry and complain... my god, try to relax a little.
Holy , that's ridiculous.
I'm not worried. Pop will make sure that Manu has plenty of rest before the games that count begin.
Actually, I believe they can only meet in the Finals or 3rd place game. Argentina is in group B, US in group C. Half of the draw is A vs B (top 4 of each group) and the Bottom half is C vs D.
Julio Lamas, the NT coach was interviewed on univision sports tv recently and he said he would try to talk Manu into playing for them once more in a limited capacity because he knows he isn't the same Manu and knows how beat up he can get. People need to chill.
You're right.
Manu can do whatever the he wants and I'm OK with it.
Remember Green was intimidated by OKC's vast superior talents in 2012 and cost Spurs a series, and more than redeemed himself in 2013 and 2014. Patty Mills was a towel leader last year. Marco can get there as well. He hit a couple of huge shots (the 3 when Miami rallied to 7 points in game 3).
Crossing my fingers Manu will not play a big role for Argentina. He is still Spurs's best player in desperate situations. Without his performance in the final minute of OKC game 6 we would have to play a game 7 and even if we won, fatigue would have been a huge factor against the Heat. Momentum swinging plays can decide an entire series, and Manu is all about momentum.
Spurs will not repeat without Manu playing similar to the level he played at this year. Crossing my fingers on the paleo diet saving his body.
Indeed. I hope the OP IS TROLLING.....
Marco spaces the floor. He was 7th in the NBA 3p shooting last season and best on the Spurs. Look at his stats, they were the best of his career. The guy is a quality bench player and for 2.8mil, you aren't going to get anyone better than him. Playoffs are about matchups, and the only matchup that suited Beli was the Portland series. He did ok against Fisher in the OKC series.
This was Beli first season with the Spurs. Everyone from Brent, Finley, RMJ, RJ, Green, etc. etc. all struggled their first season. I remember when people here said Green sucked and him ting the bed against OKC. What about him now.
http://espn.go.com/nba/player/stats/...arco-belinelli
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