You did sound a tad bit like him. Any time you start throwing out the word hypocritical, you are being a little accusatory of wrong-doing, or unfairness. And, I think it is pretty clear the conditions were totally different, so the definition of hypocrisy doesn't even apply to The Spurs. But, as you acknowledge, employers do have rights under employee-employer agreements, just like employees do, and The Spurs are just exercising those rights. The absolute worst that can be said is that they are being too cold and calculating, and not being respectful of Manu as a friend and family member that should afford him rights above and beyond their contract, but I am sure that they were even that, too, until push came to shove. I am sure they have attempted to be as gingerly with him as possible. But, he was playing hard ball, so they had to raise their play. He did not afford them that courtesy many times over - to say - I know I have the RIGHT to play this summer, against your wishes, but I won't, just 'cuz we're pals. He exercised his right to play, against Spur wishes, time and time again. This time, Manu wanted The Spurs to take all tuhe risk. Now that the risk is on him, he is opting not to play. That's a little -made, right there, after all the ing about the Spurs doctors in the media, and his deep, deep emotions about playing with the NT, etc. I would have had more respect for him if he would have gone ahead and retired and played, or played and lost all or part of his 7 million in arbitration, or whatever, but now that he opts out of playing when the financial risk is shifted from The Spurs, to him, that is the most hypocritical thing that has occurred in this whole fiasco.
Reply With Quote
