Spurs refuse Manu permission to play in FIBA tournament

[Virgil]

He signed a contract with the Spurs, he owes them something.

And he delivered and continues to deliver.

He has been paid to play during the season, same with you and your job: they don´t owe your spare time, they just trust you that you will be able to do your work when the times comes.

You should trust Manu, after all this years, that when the season starts, he will be ready. And if anyone has achieved an extra credit, is him.

[Ginobili3]

Good news, but damn thats harsh, a letter on his birthday. Could've called him

[SupremeGuy]

He signed a contract with the Spurs, he owes them something.

Exactly.

[TheyCallMePro]

What a SHAMEFUL decision by the Spurs FO.

Embarrassed to be a Spurs fan right now. Hope Manu knows that not all spurs fan support this.

Last chance to play for his NT and he's robbed. Just shameful.

[Mikeanaro]

Lol some idiots don´t remember this

Now one more time

the NT team, Manu got away that time, now its FO revenge time.

[ElNono]

The only thing that you could say is somewhat made is the Spurs leaking out (and make no mistake, for an organization shrouded in secrecy, this is no accident) that info before Gino getting the letter and the news... especially on his birthday, tbh...

[Virgil]

Exactly.

Yeah, exactly wrong...

[Virgil]

Lol some idiots don´t remember this
the NT team, Manu got away that time, now its FO revenge time.

yes, that´s called a typical case of selective memory...

[Budkin]

Good. He should know better.

[jARS mEsH sEt]

As an argentinian I'd rather have him winning the fifth ring than losing in quarter finals in Spain.

Halle- ing-lujah they do exist.

[xmas1997]

Sad news for the ANT and Manu, but good news for the Spurs.
Manu is such a huge compe or.
He may be upset at first but he will realize that his job and livelihood is more important.
Once he eventually retires he can do whatever he wants.

[Virgil]

Good. He should know better.

Dont worry, he is well aware of crappy fans...

[SupremeGuy]

I hope we lose all these 3rd world country fans that are ing right now... you guys are more than free to choose a new team to root for.

GO SPURS GO!

[Virgil]

I hope we lose all these 3rd world country fans that are ing right now... you guys are more than free to choose a new team to root for.

GO SPURS GO!

Dont´worry, they will be loyal to SA, despite some 3rd class native fans...

[jARS mEsH sEt]

I hope we lose all these 3rd world country fans that are ing right now... you guys are more than free to choose a new team to root for.

GO SPURS GO!

I ran dallasmaverickslose out of this forum a couple of months ago tbh

Let's hope the rest follow suit.

[SupremeGuy]

Dont´worry, they will be loyal to SA, despite some 3rd class native fans...

By ing and wanting him to play for argentina/be able to make his own choice on whether he plays, you're being inherently disloyal to the Spurs.

[Virgil]

By ing and wanting him to play for argentina/be able to make his own choice on whether he plays, you're being inherently disloyal to the Spurs.

First, no one is is ing. Second, your perspective (SA Vs Argentina, loyal Vs disloyal) is just childish.

[Virgil]

And by the way, don´t know how many of you can read spanish, but in the comment section, most argies are supporting SA decission... so the worls is not so much white and black as some of you might think...


http://canchallena.lanacion.com.ar/1...dial-de-espana

[exstatic]

People with the conspiracy theory are crazy, they think Manu is somehow a huge liar who is playing his country when he doesn't have to...

You have no idea how the world works. The right hand washes the left hand EVERY DAY all around the world. He's played 6 times for Argentina, 2002,2004,2006,2008,2010,2012. Maybe he's done with it, but is taking pressure at home to play. The Spurs would ABSOLUTELY take the role of the heavy if Manu needed it to save face at home.

[SupremeGuy]

First, no one is is ing. Second, your perspective (SA Vs Argentina, loyal Vs disloyal) is just childish.

You're the one that brought up loyalty, homie.

[Virgil]

You're the one that brought up loyalty, homie.

uh?

[dbreiden83080]

No he doesn't.

He only does if the contract says so..I don't think there's anything written on his contract about his desire to play for his NT..The spurs signed knowing full well manu loves to play for his NT...The spurs bought his services. It was never a loyalty contract or whatever...

They have let him play countless times in the past because he has been healthy.. This time he is not.. That's life..

[FireMicoHalili]

And he delivered and continues to deliver.

He has been paid to play during the season, same with you and your job: they don´t owe your spare time, they just trust you that you will be able to do your work when the times comes.

You should trust Manu, after all this years, that when the season starts, he will be ready. And if anyone has achieved an extra credit, is him.

On a job, it's true, they don't owe your spare time. You however owe it to them to keep yourself healthy to do what the job entails you to. Think how happy your employer would be once you skip work just because you broke your leg skiing. A team signs with the expectation that their employee will show up to work everyday in peak form. A player donning colors for his National team looks noble, but he's just a pain in the ass once the injuries start kicking in and you see him slumping through the season.

[xmas1997]

You have no idea how the world works. The right hand washes the left hand EVERY DAY all around the world. He's played 6 times for Argentina, 2002,2004,2006,2008,2010,2012. Maybe he's done with it, but is taking pressure at home to play. The Spurs would ABSOLUTELY take the role of the heavy if Manu needed it to save face at home.

I agree with Baam, if your contention were true then all it would have taken was the original initial doctors report to sabotage his ANT play.

[leo_d]

You have no idea how the world works. The right hand washes the left hand EVERY DAY all around the world. He's played 6 times for Argentina, 2002,2004,2006,2008,2010,2012. Maybe he's done with it, but is taking pressure at home to play. The Spurs would ABSOLUTELY take the role of the heavy if Manu needed it to save face at home.

Lol trying to make this decision some kind of favor to Manu from the Spurs, first of all basketball is not that important in Argentina for Manu not beeing able to handle the pressure, and second, Manu wanted to play for himself and his long time friends, not for the people, he even said so, he doesn´t need anybody help him to save face.