Contract Negotiations Could Be Stopped if Manu Goes To Olympics

[mavs>spurs2]

I think it's ok for players to want to play for their home countries, but I draw the line when they put the Olympics/WC ahead of their NBA careers. Show a little respect for the team that made you who you are today and signs your checks. It's unfortunate to get inured but damn, happens. Rest up and get ready for next season.

[angelbelow]

im torn in this situation, because i definitely think a man deserves to play for his country, at the same time i understand why the spurs FO would like to protect their investment in ginobili..

[Phenomanul]

First, I'm not sure that's cause and effect, but just coincidence.

Second, Manu's not getting younger, and I think you have to assume that his proneness for injury and need for rest are going to increase, not decrease.

True, I'm just trying to dispel the notion that the rest is absolutely necessary for Manu to be effective the following year. There is no historical precedent for this to apply to him... coincidence or not.

In fact, despite getting older, this season could be considered Ginobili's best.

Unfortunately for the Spurs he was just unlucky in getting injured during the home stretch - another fact which had nothing to do with whether Ginobili played during the summer or not.

Again my stance is if he is not injured then let him play... if he is, then request that he take a seat.