Manu couldn't sleep and wrote an article (need translation)

[smeagol]

urunobili
translation WalterBenitez does not have this in it
sometimes I see my team mates and/or rivals relaxed, calm and smiling after losing a game

Manu said that:

La verdad es que no lo creo, a veces veo compañeros o rivales muy relajados, tranquilos y sonrientes después de las derrotas y pienso

[thispego]

get some sleep manu

[Southwest Texas Fan]

I think he is talking about the opposing team when he's using the word rival. He does not specifically mention the locker room so I'd imagine he is talking about the other players on the opposing team not his own teammates.

[nkdlunch]

you gonna have to kill manu on the court to take anything away from him. He is a warrior.

while he's still alive, spurs have a good chance

[WalterBenitez]

I think he is talking about the opposing team when he's using the word rival. He does not specifically mention the locker room so I'd imagine he is talking about the other players on the opposing team not his own teammates.

In spanish it is clear he mention team mates and rivals.

¿Seremos todos así los jugadores? La verdad es que no lo creo, a veces veo compañeros o rivales muy relajados, tranquilos y sonrientes después de las derrotas y pienso: ¿por qué no puedo ser así?

compañero/a

masculine, a feminine companion; partner; mate;
compañero de armas comrade in arms;
compañero de clase schoolmate; compañero de cuarto roommate

[Extra Stout]

So Manu hates to lose, while there are other players in the league who get used to it. That's not a surprise. I imagine most of the Knicks couldn't care less what the outcome is from game to game. That's the at ude losers have.

But there are some guys like that on the Spurs? Who are these losers on the Spurs?

[Southwest Texas Fan]

In spanish it is clear he mention team mates and rivals.

¿Seremos todos así los jugadores? La verdad es que no lo creo, a veces veo compañeros o rivales muy relajados, tranquilos y sonrientes después de las derrotas y pienso: ¿por qué no puedo ser así?

compañero/a

masculine, a feminine companion; partner; mate;
compañero de armas comrade in arms;
compañero de clase schoolmate; compañero de cuarto roommate

So do you agree with me?

[DarrinS]

I wish the whole team had his heart.

[urunobili]

I think he is talking about the opposing team when he's using the word rival. He does not specifically mention the locker room so I'd imagine he is talking about the other players on the opposing team not his own teammates.

he was talking about both

[hater]

So Manu hates to lose, while there are other players in the league who get used to it. That's not a surprise. I imagine most of the Knicks couldn't care less what the outcome is from game to game. That's the at ude losers have.

But there are some guys like that on the Spurs? Who are these losers on the Spurs?

it was probably Finley, Horry, Damon, Tony, Bonner

I would not call them losers, they will get their straight soon or Pop will start cracking some skulls

[Kermit]

What the did Tony do?

[Cloud786]

Dang think about what he must've been through after the 2006 playoffs if he gets this down after a regular season loss..

[hater]

What the did Tony do?

nothing. IMO he seems like the type to joke around with the other guys mentioned.

nothing wrong w/that unless you are an uptight soldier who did not come to the NBA to make friends like Manu

[urunobili]

Dang think about what he must've been through after the 2006 playoffs if he gets this down after a regular season loss..

that was almost a week insomnia and almost couldn't get over it at all... then the way they lost with the national team in the WCSF against Spain... tough year to digest for Manu...

[SpursFanFirst]

Dang think about what he must've been through after the 2006 playoffs if he gets this down after a regular season loss..

NO KIDDING!

I love Manu! Thanks for posting the article and the translations, guys!

[InK]

So Manu hates to lose, while there are other players in the league who get used to it. That's not a surprise. I imagine most of the Knicks couldn't care less what the outcome is from game to game. That's the at ude losers have.

But there are some guys like that on the Spurs? Who are these losers on the Spurs?

Manu is not THE standard here. Different players have different ways of dealing with a loss. And even though most coaches would probably want compe ors of Manu's caliber on the team, it doesnt make people who cope with a loss in another fashion losers. If that would be so, everyone on the Spurs rooster would be a loser.

This is not the loser/ winner criterium, its the leader/ non- leader one.

[bigfundamental21]

It is the passion that Manu has for this game that sets him apart from other players. He has that drive and as long as he is on our team, you've gotta like our chances.

Even he knows this is a marathon, not a sprint. We are still in this and our destiny is in our own hands. GO SPURS GO!


BELIEVE.

[twincam]

As I've said in the past, the only one with a HEART!

[TMTTRIO]

Dang think about what he must've been through after the 2006 playoffs if he gets this down after a regular season loss..

I think I remember that Pop had to take him out just for him to try to get over it. I also remember during the Kings game where he turned over the ball in crunch time that led to the Kings winning I remember somewhere it said that he pretty much locked himself in the hotel room for a few days. They had to get Fabri to try to get him out of there and get better. That's what I love about him. He plays with a lot of passion and plays 100% all the time. He might force things but it's because he's trying to win.

[Shaolin-Style]

Manu always feeling this compe ive is one of the main reasons he'll always be a keeper.

[WalterBenitez]

What the did Tony do?

He married EVA

[Budkin]

Manu is a true warrior! Love the guy and love the passion he brings. Now only if it were contagious!

[mrsmaalox]

Psst Manu, next time just call me. I'd love to help you get to sleep!

[phxspurfan]

Reach 10 happens often but from there on it is really tough because you get to feel complacency and get your guard down, you get that at ude that you are more than what you actually are as the kids in the hood’ say,

(como le dicen los pibes en el barrio)

The kids in the hood...haha

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Pretty cool character, that guy.

I don't think Manu would let us miss the playoffs.