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So, you don't think he'd catch a ton of flack from the Argentine fans if he tried not to play, or you think he DOES owe it to them to play even though he's aging and banged up?
One of the reasons they needed to be more firm is BECAUSE Patty is sitting out. If doctors deemed Manu needed surgery after the finals do you really think The Spurs would have "had a problem with it"? Of course not. What kind of arguments are these.
So, you don't think he'd catch a ton of flack from the Argentine fans if he tried not to play, or you think he DOES owe it to them to play even though he's aging and banged up?
he will catch some flack from soccer fans and sport writers, trying to some how put a negative note to Manuīs accomplishments, but not a ton of flack, basketball is not that important in Argentina.
I mean a week ago the entire team said they will not play the WC if the argentinian federation didnīt allow accounting auditories, and that was a side note in the news, if the soccer team would have made such a menace, the country would have been set on fire in hours.
Manu wants to play for himself and his teammates, not for the pressure or the fans.
It's actually Webster's definition of hypocrisy, but I digress.
Enough time is already been spent discussing and debating the hypocrisy issue - and I recognize that I am guilty of keeping an issue that many of us are obviously not going to agree on alive. In all honesty, it's not even that compelling of a subject - I, myself, just got caught up in the debate. As I've said repeatedly, I am actually in favor of how things have turned out. Manu sitting out the summer, forced or not, is in the best interest of the Spurs organization, as well as the fans of the of the team. A healthy Manu could be the difference between us repeating this year and not - especially considering that without Manu this past year, I'm not sure we beat Miami.
I'm good with agreeing to disagree and moving on from this - and on to the next insignificant and nonsensical subject.
I didn't say it was not valid. I said it was broad. I was trying to be kind in saying that it didn't support your argument. And, someone else quickly pointed out exactly what I was going to say, based upon that definition (that the conditions were not the same, so it failed to be hypocrisy). But, you're right. Some of us will never agree on that subject, apparently. A lot of those that disagree with the decision are not Spurs fans, but Manu fans, from Argentina, and they'll be gone soon. The remaining will have to find a way to get along. I can get along with you. We're cool.It's actually Webster's definition of hypocrisy, but I digress.
Enough time is already been spent discussing and debating the hypocrisy issue - and I recognize that I am guilty of keeping an issue that many of us are obviously not going to agree on alive. In all honesty, it's not even that compelling of a subject - I, myself, just got caught up in the debate. As I've said repeatedly, I am actually in favor of how things have turned out. Manu sitting out the summer, forced or not, is in the best interest of the Spurs organization, as well as the fans of the of the team. A healthy Manu could be the difference between us repeating this year and not - especially considering that without Manu this past year, I'm not sure we beat Miami.
I'm good with agreeing to disagree and moving on from this - and on to the next insignificant and nonsensical subject.
Outside a very few dumb s nobody would say to Manu. He just wants to play 'cause he has some kind of crazy love with playing basketball, tbh. After 20 years of it one would assume that fire would extinguish a little.
Manu wants to play and maybe he will. He might play limited minutes.
I think the real basketball fans know what he's given for his country and what he's meant to the sport. You guys are still not the majority. The dumb s in a country can be really loud and influential, even in small numbers.
THIS.
Fans are more worried about the CABB crisis. The world Cup is not that important.
Manu said he wanted to play as a kind of "farewell". He wants to say goodbye to the national team in his own terms.
Regardless of the optics, the Spurs are on the hook for 7 million bucks next year. He can say farewell from the bleachers.
Posted this earlier or something similar...
It's over. Spurs decided. Get over it.
And for 4M for a shooter who is out until March at the very least but they signed him anyway.
The Spurs are more loyal to Mills than to Manu, cant believe this...
Why can't Manu be more like Tony?
The Spurs paid Manu after he went -20 three times against Miami and had 8 turnovers in game 6. If that's not loyalty, I don't know what is.And for 4M for a shooter who is out until March at the very least but they signed him anyway.
The Spurs are more loyal to Mills than to Manu, cant believe this
Back to the ignore list you go...
Patty is smart enough NOT to play NT ball when he's injured. He shut it down and had the surgery he needed to get back ASAP for the Spurs. Manu wouldn't make the same decision, so the Spurs made it for him.And for 4M for a shooter who is out until March at the very least but they signed him anyway.
The Spurs are more loyal to Mills than to Manu, cant believe this
Manu is going to play the FIBA tournament, imo.
lol forever alone
attention tbh
Duncan or Parker would not give a about a cameo appearance in a farewell tour team
don't forget about future GOAT Steven Adams. He's only twentysomething, 100% healthy and wanted to play for his land of the long white cloud team but the Thunder refused. He was happy with his team's decision.
Not if he wants his $7M, he won't.
In August 15 o 20 Manu is healed to the Spurs, Manu is going to play in the WC.
I'm not sure if I may have missed something (since I follow Manu on twitter), but has Manu ever said something regarding the spurs' decision not give him clearance? Manu's usually quick to respond to or tweet about certain issues but he seems to be quiet about this one. Unless of course I missed something.
lol forever alone
Why doesn't he just travel with the team as a assistant coach? He would be kept from playing and can still help his team.
Nope. I just think he's still waiting out for a miracle recovery.
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