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It's stupid.
Even if it wasn't stupid, horrible ing timing.
Don't forget it was AJ telling his clowns to bash Ginobili/Parker last night.
Please excuse my "newness" but I wasn't around when teh spurs won the 1999 trophy. This means I don't know so much about AJ's playing style or what he did except for that shot and what people talk bout him. Still I don't think he deserves his number to be retired. I don't think he had such an impact to achieve that distintion. With all respects really.
Also in the past 2 years, he has done and said things beyond my comprehension knowing he was deemed very well by the spurs corporation and fans. I honestly think this is a travesty that should be stopped right now before people get hurt.
It's stupid.
Even if it wasn't stupid, horrible ing timing.
Don't forget it was AJ telling his clowns to bash Ginobili/Parker last night.
The story of manu's 6 is here. He used that number overseas.
http://www.nba.com/spurs/features/be...e_numbers.html
Manu Ginobili, San Antonio Spurs
by Greg Ruder, Spurs.com
No. 6?! Not for long. Manu now careens in No. 20.
Number 20 wasn’t the number of his boyhood idol. It isn’t the day of the month his first-born was born. And it isn’t the number his father wore and passed down to his son.
“I guess you could just say I like the way it looks,” said Manu Ginobili, starting shooting guard for the San Antonio Spurs. “The interesting story is how I came to wear the No. 20 in the first place.”
Ginobili was signed by the San Antonio Spurs on July 18, 2002, after several seasons spent in the Italian league. At the press conference to announce his signing, he actually held up a jersey with the No. 6 on it.
“The only two numbers I have ever worn in my career were No. 6 and No.10. [The Spurs] originally gave me No. 6, but that was only one season after [Dallas Head Coach and former Spurs point guard] Avery Johnson had left the Spurs, and there was an outcry from the fans who supported Avery in San Antonio," says Ginobli.
Not wanting to start off his NBA career on a bad note in a new city, Ginobili willingly gave up the No. 6 and asked instead for the No. 10. The Spurs, however, had other ideas.
“[The Spurs] told me that they had just given No.10 to Speedy Claxton (signed June 26, 2002) a couple weeks before, so at that point I really didn’t have a preference. So like I said before, I guess I thought that the No. 20 just looked good, so that’s what I took!”
Translation: The Spurs had no intention of retiring his jersey until a bunch of asshats got involved.
At which point AJ responded, "Let him make his own number", showing what a classy dude he is.
AJ? Consider that number made sucka....for all time.
20>6
whottt, I'm going to the game. You want to use my other ticket?
To those fans, and Don Harris.“The only two numbers I have ever worn in my career were No. 6 and No.10. [The Spurs] originally gave me No. 6, but that was only one season after [Dallas Head Coach and former Spurs point guard] Avery Johnson had left the Spurs, and there was an outcry from the fans who supported Avery in San Antonio," says Ginobli.
you and get off the Ginobili bandwagon.
It would be fitting to hang it in the bathroom.
I'm not too thrilled that Sean's and Johnnie Moore's numbers are up there. Nice players, great guys, but they don't belong with the likes of Ice and the Admiral.
Same with Avery.
If you put those guys up there, you'd have to give serious consideration to Larry Kenon, Whopper and maybe some other folks as well.
The rafters should feature immortals only.
What about Bruce do you think his number should go up in the rafters? I certainly think it should and i'm pretty sure i'm not alone on that one either.
Agreed.
The Spurs started down this road, now they have to finish it. Everybody who ever played for the Spurs will get their number retired.
that the No. 20 certainly just looked good
Is it better or worse that his team seems to be struggling?
On the one hand, you'd actually respect him for taking his career to the next level and leading a solid team to playoff contention and eventual chamionship.
On the other hand....he's the coach for the ing MAVERICKS!
I give that man no respect for his current affiliation, but appreciate his time on the court.
Bottom Line: I'm torn like a virgin's hymen
You Avery haters are just a bunch of blind whiners. You call yourselves real Spurs fans? I'm sure you're the same "fans" who will jump off the Spurs bandwagon as soon as the the big 3 retire. Avery was the heart of this team for a long time and those of you who don't realize this probably didn't even give a about the Spurs back then so stop pretending you are worthy of commenting on this subject. And as for those of you who just don't like the guy cause he's the Mavs coach....If he were one of Pop's assistants instead, you would be creaming in your pants waiting for Dec. 22. So get your head out of your ass, accept it and move on.
Woah, for a second there I thought I was on SpursReport. No need to call people names, is there son?
considering what people have been saying on the subject i would it is justified
Rob5 and SAkid 20....
Try this:
AJ
You'll fit right in there...
WhotttLogic>u noobs
I'm not excited over this AJ Jersey ceremony. I am a Spurs fan because of Tim Duncan and the Admiral, Then, Manu came, then TP.
I'm happy about the present Spurs. Their loyalty to the team. I am proud of them. I love this team.
I'm proud to be a Spurs fan.
I am not exited to see AJ's jersey hanged next to the Admiral or the Iceman.
I'm sorry San Antonio.
Quoted for emphasis:
Avery Johnson had left the Spurs, and there was an outcry from the fans who supported Avery in San Antonio," says Ginobli.
And one more time quoted for emphasis:
Let him make his own number - Avery Johnson
As you can see...
the Spurs themselves had no intention of retiring that worthless rag until a bunch of mascot lovers hi jacked the franchise an decided to turn it's retired jerseys into the biggest joke in the NBA.
99% of everybody is the basketball world is going to be scratching their heads at this retirement...including quite a few in SA.
Enjoy your minority rule...
Maybe you wake up once one of AJ's players hurts or injures a Spurs player. They were damn sure trying last night...and AJ was ing about them getting for fouls for doing it.
Oh well...if the Mavs win it will hurt just a little bit less because it's AJ right? And you question the Spursfandom of others?
off.
This doesn't have anything to do with the Mavs so i don't know why you would even bring that up. This is about avery being honored for his duty as a SPUR and unlike a lot of you i feel it is well deserved. thats all i'm saying. To me A.J. will always be a spur in my eyes and in my heart.
Quoted for emphasis:
Avery Johnson had left the Spurs, and there was an outcry from the fans who supported Avery in San Antonio," says Ginobli.
And one more time quoted for emphasis:
Let him make his own number - Avery Johnson
As you can see...
the Spurs themselves had no intention of retiring that worthless rag until a bunch of mascot lovers hi jacked the franchise an decided to turn it's retired jerseys into the biggest joke in the NBA.
99% of everybody is the basketball world is going to be scratching their heads at this retirement...including quite a few in SA.
Enjoy your minority rule...
Maybe you wake up once one of AJ's players hurts or injures a Spurs player. They were damn sure trying last night...and AJ was ing about them getting for fouls for doing it.
Oh well...if the Mavs win it will hurt just a little bit less because it's AJ right? And you question the Spursfandom of others?
off.
I thought Santa Claus was pretty cool when I was 7 too...doesn't mean I want his jersey retired...asshats.
Oh you have jokes. what happen ran out of real things to say?
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