Manu has a legit argument for third best spur ever behind TD and Drob..

[Kidd K]

And yet we keep it afloat

[Brazil]

Says the guy who openly s on Kawhi to pump his own Parker agenda.

who the are you again ?

where did I openly on Kawhi ?

[midnightpulp]

Gervin is legit (36th all-time in PER, 68th WS/48, 35th Offensive Box Plus/Minus) but Manu is the better all around and impactful player.

[tholdren]

I think by the numbers parker is above him, because he always played more, and also during his prime in 2005-2006 Manu allowed pop to run the offense thru Tony (keeping Tim and Manu fresh for when it matters).
But Spurs fans will always think of Manu as the better, more committed and loveable player of both. Manu will be also regarded as one of the most influential basketball players of his generation for what he did internationally with Argentina forcing a change of perspective in USA Baksetball, and in the NBA where he was the first Allstar to accept a bench role in his prime during the modern era. Also in FIBA, where baskerball is not about numbers no one will put Tony over Manu, because iq is elemental.

Manu is #3 - Tim could not be #1 without manu.

[hater]

After further thought my list still stands. And its the correct one:

Duncan
Drob
Parker
Leonard
Germin
Manu

Manu js not even top 5 spur

[MaNu4Tres]

If you had one game to win for your life, and you had to choose between one of Gervin, Manu or Parker to play with you in the backcourt --- who would you choose?


To me the answer is easy.

But I'm curious to know what others think.

[100%duncan]

Career value
Duncan
DRob
Gervin
Parker
Manu
Leonard

Peak value
Duncan
DRob- very close between top 2
Leonard
Manu
Gervin
Parker

How do you even rate kawhi with career and peak when he's just 24 freaking yrs old

[dabom]

Manu is higher than Tony. That's for sure. Both HOF players though.

[pgardn]

Manu and Tony have not passed Gervin, period.

It remains to be seen if Kawhi can pass him, but for now the History book reads like this.

Timmy
D'Rob
Gervin

Then it's everyone else.

This.

Gervin was clutch in the playoffs and the only reason the Spurs were there. It could be argued that the SPURS MIGHT HAVE NEVER MADE IT TO THE NBA FROM THE ABA without Gervin. Gervin put San Antonio on the map.

[MB20]

1. Tim
2. DRob
3.Gervin
4.Parker
5.Manu

Has Kawhi surpassed other Spurs greats yet? Larry K, Artis G, Capt Late ?

[pgardn]

just for those who are not yet familiar with OP work, trolling is in first sentence. Thread is not really about Manu but about his man crush for Kawhi... Player fans... Smh

i particularly love the possibly Duncan

But the OP was ravaged by this very board after he ravaged his Aunt?
Remember the pity:

He had no food.
He had no job.
His head fell off.

Now look at him. Back and proud.

[littlecoyotecoin]

Did anyone watch 2006 series with Mavs. We were down in the series and Manu resurrection brought us back. He was an absolute stud. And many forget we were down 20+ in that game 7 and none other than Manu brought us back. Sure it was a bad decision on that Dirk foul, but Manu is a gambler and he was looking for a big play. If he gets a block on that play, he's the hero. I can't blame guys willing to take that chance in the heat of battle. I'll take a 50% Manu into the playoffs any day, but he's had lots of great moments in a stellar career. Easily top 5 Spur and possibly top 4. Kawhi has a lot to accomplish before he can be in the top 5 of Spurs, though he's off to a great start.

[Mikeanaro]

90% of the times when Manu comes off the bench Spurs finds lots of anwers he doesnt need to score and when he leaves Spurs lose the lead and like that, it happens even now this season and he is 97 years old so cut the crap.

[kaji157]

If you had one game to win for your life, and you had to choose between one of Gervin, Manu or Parker to play with you in the backcourt --- who would you choose?


To me the answer is easy.

But I'm curious to know what others think.

That´s the correct assessment, if your life depended on it to play for you, who´d everyone pick. Of those 3 i´d go with Manu Ginobili.

[houston spurs fan]

That´s the correct assessment, if your life depended on it to play for you, who´d everyone pick. Of those 3 i´d go with Manu Ginobili.

Just look at Pop. Who still has the ball in his hands with 20 seconds left on the clock with a big coming for the high screen? It's Ginobili still even after all these years. Win or lose I want the ball in his hands...

[hater]

Did anyone watch the 2013 Finals Game 6?

[tmtcsc]

My Top 4 today:

1. Tim
2. Drob
3. Manu
4. Ice

Kawhi needs more time to solidify his ranking but I imagine he is very close to top 5. Time will tell.

[dunkman]

Would have to go with Gervin or TP. Kawhi has already won a finals MVP and DPOY, he may be on track to surpass TP and Manu, taking on DRob will take a lot of consistency. DRob was the centerpiece of Spurs teams that made deep playoffs runs, has an MVP, DPOY, several All-NBA, All-Defense to his name too. He was a top player before Duncan was drafted.

[TheGreatYacht]

Duncan
Robinson
Parker/Gervin
Manu
Sean
Silas
Bowen

I think Lamarcus has potential to enter the Top 5, depending on how many rings he helps bring

[tholdren]

If you had one game to win for your life, and you had to choose between one of Gervin, Manu or Parker to play with you in the backcourt --- who would you choose?


To me the answer is easy.

But I'm curious to know what others think.

to me the answer is easy: manu

[tholdren]

This.

Gervin was clutch in the playoffs and the only reason the Spurs were there. It could be argued that the SPURS MIGHT HAVE NEVER MADE IT TO THE NBA FROM THE ABA without Gervin. Gervin put San Antonio on the map.

Gervin was a volume shooter - terrible 3pt shooter - not a good defender. Manu has higher advanced playoff stats WS/OWS/DWS/VORP/+-

- I get your sentiment about nostalgia and historical impact of a player - part of me will still argue that Drob is better than Tim (Drob has a higher career per and is only .003 off MJ for career WS/48) but from an all around skill set and compe ive player I would take manu hands down.

[ThaBigFundamental21]

I get sick of reading all the posts disrespecting Gervin. Just because Gervin wasn't a part of the Duncan era doesn't make him any less impressive or great. If you so called fans can't even respect the Spurs history, don't expect anyone else to.

[apalisoc_9]

Are we seriously putting Gervin over Parker and Manu

[pgardn]

Are we seriously putting Gervin over Parker and Manu

Yes.

Just like you wanted to get over your aunt.
Heyoooooooo!

[daledondale]

If you had one game to win for your life, and you had to choose between one of Gervin, Manu or Parker to play with you in the backcourt --- who would you choose?


To me the answer is easy.

But I'm curious to know what others think.

Easy to me too. Manu.

Are we seriously putting Gervin over Parker and Manu

This too.