Manu back to the bench?

[stéphane]

Look at it this way, if all I wanted was individual accolades for Tim Duncan, I'd be pissy about his minutes being "cut for the benefit of inferior players." He's nowhere near getting MVP this year largely for this reason -- so it's valid, right?

If I really took this position, I'd be an idiot.

mmm well that's pretty accurate exemple.

[ChumpDumper]

You want more than u got last year?

What would you have done between games one and two?

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Argentina was never known for it's basketball until recent times, and most of the " ers" just want the best for Manu.

The Spurs were never known for being anything more than playoff chokers until recent times, I guess we should just write off those les we've won, too...

[ALVAREZ6]

Look at it this way, if all I wanted was individual accolades for Tim Duncan, I'd be pissy about his minutes being "cut for the benefit of inferior players." He's nowhere near getting MVP this year largely for this reason -- so it's valid, right?

If I really took this position, I'd be an idiot.

It's not the same with me favoring Manu.

I want the best for the Spurs and Manu, benefiting both of them at the same time as much as possible.

There is one thing you are forgetting, the Spurs were the best team in the league with the traditional starters for the whole time that they were healthy. Does that not benefit both the Spurs and Manu?

[ChumpDumper]

It's not the same with me favoring Manu.

It's exactly the same.

I want the best for the Spurs and Manu, benefiting both of them at the same time as much as possible.

But if it comes to a choice, Manu first. You can admit it.

There is one thing you are forgetting, the Spurs were the best team in the league with the traditional starters for the whole time that they were healthy.

They aren't healthy.

[ALVAREZ6]

Again, what do you think should have been doen instead of this? I don't need another cop out.

I already told you way earlier.

I said that I would have no idea, but I am sure that Pop's idea was smarter.

Stop waiting for an answer that I don't have a clue on.

[ChumpDumper]

Stop waiting for an answer that I don't have a clue on.

I don't get how you can be so sure that this is a bad move for the Spurs whan you can't come up with an alternative.

[ALVAREZ6]

It's exactly the same.

No it isn't.

But if it comes to a choice, Manu first.

I do like the Spurs because of Manu, and I want his team to win. I wouldn't put either in front of the other.

They aren't healthy

What did I say earlier? I would be pissed if this change carried over into the next season, and next season, we will start out healthy.


You must have me wrong, I never ed about Manu being benched.

[UnknownPlayer]

Pop 03/04: Our team plays better with Hedo as a starter, and that is proven fact.

Do you remember how it ended?

[ALVAREZ6]

I don't get how you can be so sure that this is a bad move for the Spurs whan you can't come up with an alternative.

Maybe you can't get it because I never said it was a bad move for the Spurs.

[ChumpDumper]

I do like the Spurs because of Manu, and I want his team to win. I wouldn't put either in front of the other.

But you are. It's not a crime.

What did I say earlier? I would be pissed if this change carried over into the next season, and next season, we will start out healthy.


You must have me wrong, I never ed about Manu being benched.

See above.

Again.

If it's not directed at you, then you don't have to answer.

Until next season....

[ChumpDumper]

I indeed asked in another thread what everyone thought Manu would do if this extended into next season -- so that question is directed at you, Al.

[picnroll]

A little history for some. John Havlicek and Kevin McHale, two of the greatest players in NBA history, multiple le winners and hall of famers came off the bench as sixth men for a very large part of their careers. It's part of the reason they and their team, the Celtics, were multi- le winners.

I get the feeling there are some here that given a choice of Manu starting but no Spurs le versus Manu coming off the bench and Spurs winning the le, they'd take Manu starting. Thank God Manu's not the prima donna some of his fans are.

[ALVAREZ6]

If it's not directed at you, then you don't have to answer.

Then why have you been

waiting

for so long?

[ChumpDumper]

Your Manunite le is reserved for next season, Al.

I indeed asked in another thread what everyone thought Manu would do if this extended into next season -- so that question is directed at you, Al.

[UnknownPlayer]

prima donna? You mean Parker right?
Tonia Our heartless Prima Donna.

[ALVAREZ6]

I indeed asked in another thread what everyone thought Manu would do if this extended into next season -- so that question is directed at you, Al.

I honostly have no idea what Manu would do...it's a hard decision.

If it extended into next season and it was changed back to normal after a few games, he would stay.

If Pop planned this change permanent, then I don't know what Manu would do.

He could either:
A) stay and try to be a succesful team

-or-

B) request a trade (just like 99% of all-stars would) to another team so he can improve on his career, and be the best basketball player he can be, being the most valuable for that team.

[ChumpDumper]

so he can improve on his career, and be the best basketball player he can be, being the most valuable for that team.

Why couldn't he do that off the bench if the minutes played were the same?

[ALVAREZ6]

Your Manunite le is reserved for next season, Al.

Your Ms. "I'm an annoying bag that won't drop a case" le is reserved for now, Chump.

[stéphane]

prima donna? You mean Parker right?
Tonia Our heartless Prima Donna.

when did he complain???

[ChumpDumper]

No one is holding a gun to your head, skippy. Feel free to drop out at any time and let the Spurs discussion on the Spurs message board continue.

[ALVAREZ6]

Why couldn't he do that off the bench if the minutes played were the same?

I can't answer that because that scenario hasn't occured yet, and when/if it ever does, we will see how Manu reacts, and Manu will make the best decision...and I know that he will make the best decision because he is smart enough to, and I will always support him.

[ChumpDumper]

I can't answer that because that scenario hasn't occured yet

Then why did you give that very answer?

[ALVAREZ6]

Then why did you give that very answer?

Because I felt like it.

[ChumpDumper]

Because I felt like it.

Welcome to the no-case-dropping club, .