*** Official Manu s only party thread ***

[AFBlue]

I'll happily eat crow tbqh. I was one of the biggest detractors when he got his new deal because he just looked flat out done last year. He was a net negative in the playoffs last year overall and played a key part in the 6 debacle.

But, he was a ing beast tonight and really since the playoffs began. He played intelligent, aggressive ball for long stretches and keyed some big momentum swings with BIG 3s. His aggressiveness tonight, culminating with the flush was a thing of beauty.

To all you Manu s and to the man himself, I apologize for not believing...thinking he was done physically, thinking there's no way he'd come back mentally, and thinking he took advantage of the Spurs' loyalty with that contract.

I will never again doubt. Cheers to a truly great compe or and player. He came bavk from the dead to help deliver 5. God bless Manu Ginobili.

[baseline bum]

Client ting on Bosh and saving the game down 16 more than completely erases 8

[MannyIsGod]

I was mad last season at Manu, no doubt. I was more mad when he signed his contract. But man, he came out and played so much better. Manu is one of the greatest of all time. I'm glad he's going to be a Spur for life. One of the big reasons the Spurs were better this year was because Manu was better. The guy is amazing.

[.G.]

[spurraider21]

i can't hide my true feelings with an avy like that

[Johnny RIngo]

When Ginobili's healthy, dude is just unstoppable. Kept us alive in the Mavs series. Closed out the Thunder on their homecourt. 2013 is forgiven as far as I'm concerned. Incredible comeback year for him.

[DAF86]

I think Manu tied Kobe as the player with the 3rd most amount of 3's in the playoffs. I can't find that ing thread with the list.

[Johnny RIngo]

I think Manu tied Kobe as the player with the 3rd most amount of 3's in the playoffs. I can't find that ing thread with the list.

You're right. I was hoping he'd hit another three tonight so he could pass up Kirby. List is here:

http://www.basketball-reference.com/..._career_p.html

[Uriel]

We already know TP's gonna rest this offseason. Hopefully Manu follows suit and opts not to play for the national team. That way, we'll have a fully rested Big 3 come next season and will be a legitimate threat for a repeat.

[DAF86]

You're right. I was hoping he'd hit another three tonight so he could pass up Kirby. List is here:

http://www.basketball-reference.com/..._career_p.html

28 to catch Miller. Pretty damn doable.

[TJastal]

I would have awarded Manu the mvp of the series. Leonard may have been the most consustent player in the series but without Manu's legendary 1st quarter performance tonight the spurs likely would have never fought out of that 22-6 hole they were dug into and it is very likely they lose that game and from there who knows what could have happened with momentum turning to the heat's favor.

[SpursRock20]

GINOOOOOOOOOOBILI!!!! The dude is the man. He IS the reason the Spurs turned it around before it began to get ugly. Leonard deserves the Finals MVP, but man, Manu is a close damn second place.

[TJastal]

We already know TP's gonna rest this offseason. Hopefully Manu follows suit and opts not to play for the national team. That way, we'll have a fully rested Big 3 come next season and will be a legitimate threat for a repeat.

A repeat is the only thing that hasxeluded thd spurs all these years. Somd say you aren't as real champion until you've defended a le. That should provide somd extra motivation fo4 next season.

[LoneStarState'sPride]

MAH MANUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!

[.G.]

[Johnny RIngo]

28 to catch Miller. Pretty damn doable.

It's possible. Manu hit 41 threes in these playoffs. I don't think he'll ever have that much again but, assuming Spurs go on another deep run, I could see him making anywhere between 25 and 30 threes. Over his 11 year playoff career, Manu averages 26 threes per post-season. Pretty close to that 28 number to catch Miller.

[Mikeanaro]

Manu was great, I need that awesome dunk in a gif.
Oops its on page one

[Manu'sMagicalLeftHand]

We're partying till Monday noon, non-stop!

[99 Problems]

WARRIOR

[TheGreatYacht]

Congrats to Manu and the Spurs he redeemed himself today after Battier basically raped him smh... GSG

[Malik Hairston]

Congrats to Manu and the Spurs he redeemed himself today after Battier basically raped him smh... GSG

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[bobcatfan4life]

Only spurstalk would hate Manu and Tp

[TheGreatYacht]

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Wtf who hacked me

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I never wavered in my support of Manu. It was clear last year he had no point guard help last year and the bench was a com0lete sham bles which put too much pressure on him. With Mills settling the point guard position and Bellinelli helping out as well Manu was able to be fresh all year long and much more effective. I hope he can keep up this level of play for another year or two.

I was mad last season at Manu, no doubt. I was more mad when he signed his contract. But man, he came out and played so much better. Manu is one of the greatest of all time. I'm glad he's going to be a Spur for life. One of the big reasons the Spurs were better this year was because Manu was better. The guy is amazing.

Truth.

[mudyez]

this makes me cry.

but at the moment nearly everything makes me weep.