we look like we're playing in mud because pop insists on playing ginobili at point

[Dr. John R. Brinkley]

I have no problem reading threads about Manu's role should be increased, should be used more as a role player or what not. Its the people that are obnoxious about it that is irritating. How can you say your a Spurs fan and be so obnoxious about a great player like Ginobili.

Not sure how you came to that conclusion based on what I wrote.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

I don't think he's responding to what you said, just adding on to it.

[Kidd K]

Manu has led to some losses with sloppy play, but you guys complaining about him need to look at the full picture.

Manu's been hurt a lot of the year, so he's not 100% game ready (even for his current age/shape). The more minutes he gets, the better. We need him to be at 100% if we want a le. We need everyone going well.

Parker being out, who it's safe to say is our best player at this point, is the reason our offense has looked like we're playing in mud. Not Manu.

Joseph plays under control (which I like), but he doesn't really add a lot to the offense. He's just like a filler piece. A prototypical backup PG. Not a guy you want playing 30 minutes at the point.

When Parker's back, everyone gets to go back to their normal positions, and Joseph will take his rightful place as the backup PG and shine there. While Manu gets to do his thing as the secondary ballhandler when he's on the floor.

[Slippy]

In the dallas game, Manu did a fantastic job of initiating the offense and creating for others. His close-out of the game was refreshing to see, his teammates how-ever couldn't complete the deal by finishing the good looks they got.

Tony and Manu are the only competent players able to contribute to the team in this fashion. You gotta have these kind of guys to compete in the play-offs as scoring becomes a struggle. If spurs fans are suggesting Cory does a better job than Manu then the Spurs are in trouble.

[DesignatedT]

Ummm no not really.

[moisaenz]

Manu is still a good player but I think he is still not 100% physically, since he isnt he tries to do too much, most of his mid range jumpers are close to air balls and just hit the front of the rim.

[freetiago]

Ginobili needs the floor spacing aka Matt Bonner
hes been effective with different roll (Blair/Splitter) men but the common denominator has been Coach B
now that hes been limited to mostly bench warming duties Manu cant get in the lane as easily and his favorite skip pass receiver isnt there anymore to bail him out