What do you expect from Manu Ginobili next year, tbh?

[Sean Cagney]

I mean, comparing anybody with Tim is unfair. He's a freak of nature. But take Andre Miller, or even Kobe at this stage...

That Gino is still producing at a high level out there is crazy. This is a guy that most pundits thought that he was going to be out of the league by 32, with the way he punished his body.

I agree man, just thought his shot like others was off that series. I love Manu personally and im glad he is coming back to the team another year. What he brings now I will take. I agree on Tim too, he is not human.

[ElNono]

I agree man, just thought his shot like others was off that series. I love Manu personally and im glad he is coming back to the team another year. What he brings now I will take. I agree on Tim too, he is not human.

I wish he could've done more, no doubt, but we had too many key guys the bed that series, tbh... hopefully the new additions help...

[Leetonidas]

If he isn't called on for heavy lifting like last season due to injuries I think he will be fine with the 2nd unit.

9.5/3.5/4.5 on 50% in 19mpg imo

[spurs10]

Anything over 1 TO per 15 mins and he needs to be dumped on the spot IMO

That kid in your sig should just be immediately put in prison before he hurts someone. Very frightening looking!

[ironman2886]

Anything but turnovers, and I'll be happy.

[spurs10]

I think Manu, West, Patty, and Diaw will be the most devastating bench around. Manu will be the ball distributor and do what he now does best.

[Kuvai]

He is MANUUUUUUUUU GINOBILIIIIIIIIIIII. I will just expect Usual Manu things from him ALA raising up on big occasions.

[DMC]

"they just replaced Splitter with an All-Star who can defend almost as well"

stopped reading there

we have gotten worse, and people can't realize it.. belinelli and splitter were in their primes, now we have a ball hogger in the wrong side of 30 who can't defend , plus the corpse of david west who defends worse than blair

plus they aren't system players

Spurs got better. Marco can't body up anyone and outside of the three and some sporadic backdoor cuts, he's not a big loss. Patty Mills outplayed him most of the season last year and especially in the playoffs and Finals.

[spursistan]

I mean, comparing anybody with Tim is unfair. He's a freak of nature. But take Andre Miller, or even Kobe at this stage...

That Gino is still producing at a high level out there is crazy. This is a guy that most pundits thought that he was going to be out of the league by 32, with the way he punished his body.

How about comparing him to Paul Pierce? i am still puzzled at why Ginobili has lost his 3pts/ft shootting stroke, tbh?

[Sean Cagney]

If he isn't called on for heavy lifting like last season due to injuries I think he will be fine with the 2nd unit.

9.5/3.5/4.5 on 50% in 19mpg imo

Those numbers would be crazy imo, take it.

[lmbebo]

Those numbers would be crazy imo, take it.

he isn't shooting 50%, Hopefully 44-5%! I think he shot 42% last year.

But 9/3/4-5 apg.

[SilverSpur]

His leadership , experience and on court coaching will be priceless. Having him there for Duncan , Parker and the rest of the guys from the last few years will make them feel comfortable seeing a familiar face.
I would be happy with 10 PTS 5 assists and two great passes a game.
I'm gonna love seeing him tell LMA and West to relax, calm down weve been here before, when we are behind. Saw him do it with Mills, Joseph, Kawai and Diaw.
This will truly be a passing of the torch season.

[DarrinS]

Was about to say something nice, but then saw that jab at the end. MF..

[GSH]

My one and only beef with Manu is that he's developed a habit of being careless with the ball for stretches. Not from defensive pressure - just pure mental lapses. And it has given other teams momentum, when they were just about ready to pack it in.

He's not the player he used to be, but that's to be expected. He's still a crafty sonofa , and he has more heart than just about anybody ever. But those unforced errors are killers - especially when they happen 5 or 6 possessions in a row.

[ElNono]

How about comparing him to Paul Pierce? i am still puzzled at why Ginobili has lost his 3pts/ft shootting stroke, tbh?

That's not a bad comparison. Paul Pierce last season put 1 more PPG and shot 3% better than Gino playing an extra 4 minutes. Negligible stuff. Rebounds are also a about the same.

Gino did average 2 more assists per game (4 vs 2).

Pierce still has a job in this league for the same reason: he still can be a valuable contributor in limited minutes and surrounded by the right talent.

[beirmeistr]

I expect leadership, play 1, 2, and 3, hehind the back dribbling, passes between opponents legs, ballsy charges taken, lots of assistd, timely 3s, occasional dunks, no sulking on the bench, helping out new teammates

[EVAY]

His shooting and free throws aren't what they used to be, but he still the best passer on the team, and the best play maker on the second unit. (Though Boris certainly has his moments). There is nothing close to his skill level and leadership we're going to get elsewhere for 2.8 mill.

Also, and perhaps just as importantly, by being our 2 guard who effectively plays point, it allows us to use Patty as a tiny shooting guard. Patty would be much more of a liability with anyone else.

Well said

[EVAY]

What I expect from Manu:

The highest bball i.q. on the team (outside of Duncan).

The best court vision on the team (outside of Duncan).

Leadership of the second unit and support for new players.

Great H-E-B commercials.

Another year of providing the entertainment of watching the Spurs' Big Three create more and more League records for future trios to try to emulate.

[Leetonidas]

Those numbers would be crazy imo, take it.

He could hit the 50% mark if he stops shooting so many ing step back threes The last season he averaged about 10.5/3.4/4.2 iirc so the numbers I predicted aren't absurd given that he'll have West and Aldridge to run sets with. Shooting 50% is what will be difficult for him imo

[Timothy21]

Playmaking, point off the bench and leadership... but just only 15-20min in 65 games

We absolutely need third sg

[ElNono]

Another selfie in Philadelphia, tbh

[LarryDavid]

His role is to orchestrate the offense in the 2nd unit.

This. I hope him and LMA are able to develop a strong PNR.

[hsxvvd]

I have zero expectations, but he's earned himself a ticket for the ride that will be 6.

[TampaDude]

Manu will win us at least 3 games in the RS just by being Manu. 6? Yes.

[hater]

Pierce is a strong big man. He still got his stroke cause he got strength.

Manu is as strong as a ballerina at this point. That's why he even struggles to hit the rim.

This explains why Paul Pierce still can shoot and Manu can't shoot for