Manu back to the bench?

[ALVAREZ6]

Creo que solamente un poco Ironico.

I don't think so.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

We're repeating ourselves....

Why don't we get more feedback as to whether or not you guys truely believe manu was/is content with this or not?

I sure as hope he is....The way some of our fellow spurs fans from Argentina make it sound, it seems like they expect him to be silently pissed

or am i reading into this wrong?

[UnknownPlayer]

I can assure you that he's a little pissed, but he won't tell anything b/c he's a team player. But I think Spurs have to be smart. This guy can't even play 25 minutes. He didn't allow us to win more games in the regular season b/c we let him start. And many times he lost games in 4Qt b/c we let him take care of the game. Just think about it.

[ChumpDumper]

The way some of our fellow spurs fans from Argentina make it sound, it seems like they expect him to be silently pissed

It's just that the Manunites are loudly pissed.

There are those who said Manu would never stand for a "demotion" to the bench this season -- that he would try to force a trade or something like that.

If this move is indeed permanent, what say you now?

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Pop should send spies to the enemy camp and try to find out what's Charlie's game plan. With the extra intel from the recon mission, he will be able to make an educated decision come battle time.

[GerM]

I think he is pissed because he always has to be one who responds to others people confidence problems... Of the team stars he was the only one who played well and this is what he receives... by benching him, it is like a step back in his individual career, I'm sure that deep in himself he wants to be the best.

[Athenea]

It's just that the Manunites are loudly pissed.

There are those who said Manu would never stand for a "demotion" to the bench this season -- that he would try to force a trade or something like that.

If this move is indeed permanent, what say you now?

I would say:
RUN, MANU...RUN
Asking for a trade would do it, for me.
I don't dislike the Spurs I just hate Poop.
I've seen coachs like him before...I can't stand them.

[Phonzie20]

Anyone wants nachos?

[Cant_Be_Faded]

I think he is pissed because he always has to be one who responds to others people confidence problems... Of the team stars he was the only one who played well and this is what he receives... by benching him, it is like a step back in his individual career, I'm sure that deep in himself he wants to be the best.

(granted this is true) Isn't that exposing that a bad characteristic of manu ginobili? He cares about being the best? a step back in his individual career?

i highly doubt ginobili thinks this way else he wouldnt be here and he wouldnt have played well last night

plus i watched the entire game and did not see one inkling of regret or annoyance in manu's posture expressions etc

[UnknownPlayer]

I think this benching move, will bring Manu to the Argentinian Team soon.

[stéphane]

I would say:
RUN, MANU...RUN
Asking for a trade would do it, for me.
I don't dislike the Spurs I just hate Poop.
I've seen coachs like him before...I can't stand them.

sorry but that's really re ed...
so coming off the bench and spending 30mins and having numbers like 16ppg 5rpg are not enough when playing in a team that compete for the supreme le..
he should be traded to the Lakers minus Kobe so he could play 35mpg and get 50shoots a game score 30+ night in night out and go fishing every may...
re ed

Edit : I love Manu and the way he plays and fight for his team night in night out, but i think he's way smarter managing his career than all of you who are ing

[Phonzie20]

sorry but that's really re ed...
so coming off the bench and spending 30mins and having numbers like 16ppg 5rpg are not enough when playing in a team that compete for the supreme le..
he should be traded to the Lakers minus Kobe so he could play 35mpg and get 50shoots a game score 30+ night in night out and go fishing every may...
re ed

Edit : I love Manu and the way he plays and fight for his team night in night out, but i think he's way smarter managing his career than all of you who are ing

you mentioned Kobe. That's cute.

[UnknownPlayer]

But what is the big problem? Manu is useless as a starter, and he can only play 25 minutes or less. Spurs should trade him and get a better player.

[stéphane]

i mentionned minus Kobe because if Kobe is there he will take all the shots :p
but i meant as a franchise player/coach/GM of a team (all in one)

[ALVAREZ6]

Edit : I love Manu and the way he plays and fight for his team night in night out, but i think he's way smarter managing his career than all of you who are ing

Not many of us are ing actually, and if we are, it's only coming from frustration.

[stéphane]

But what is the big problem? Manu is useless as a starter, and he can only play 25 minutes or less. Spurs should trade him and get a better player.

re ed too. no need to explain why.

[Phonzie20]

I am quite suprised to see you are all arguing if Manu will start or not.

[ALVAREZ6]

But what is the big problem? Manu is useless as a starter, and he can only play 25 minutes or less. Spurs should trade him and get a better player.

Want me to say it again?

Manu will play more than 30 mpg next season, mark my words.

"Spurs should trade him and get a better player."

Who would you rather have, over Manu...Any player that you trade for Manu that will do a better job in San Antonio will put the Spurs over the cap, because Manu Ginobili is underpaid.

"Useless as a starter?"

Explain.

[UnknownPlayer]

'cause you can't.

Just bench him but don't trade him.

[stéphane]

we're not really arguing...
some are ing because he may be benched, and some are ing against the ones who ed in the first place.
well maybe it's close to arguing :p

[ALVAREZ6]

'cause you can't.

Just bench him but don't trade him.

"Cause you can't"

WTF is that supposed to mean, and what are you referring to?

[Phonzie20]

we're not really arguing...
some are ing because he may be benched, and some are ing against the ones who ed in the first place.
well maybe it's close to arguing :p

that is quite 'petty' .. if you ask me.

[UnknownPlayer]

Want me to say it again?

Manu will play more than 30 mpg next season, mark my words.

"Spurs should trade him and get a better player."

Who would you rather have, over Manu...Any player that you trade for Manu that will do a better job in San Antonio will put the Spurs over the cap, because Manu Ginobili is underpaid.

"Useless as a starter?"

Explain.

Alvarez se perfectamente de lo que es capaz Manu.
Simplemente disfrutaria verlo jugar en 82 juegos en un equipo donde se lo respete y que pueda todavia participar en la Seleccion.
En los Spurs se le exije mucho y se le agradece poco.

[GerM]

(granted this is true) Isn't that exposing that a bad characteristic of manu ginobili? He cares about being the best? a step back in his individual career?

i highly doubt ginobili thinks this way else he wouldnt be here and he wouldnt have played well last night

plus i watched the entire game and did not see one inkling of regret or annoyance in manu's posture expressions etc

Of course not, i m sure if manu had to reduce his PT to 20 to win the championship he would do it. Wining is his highest priority, but i also think that he wants to improve and get better, and being at the bench does not help him

just mi 2 cents

[ShoogarBear]

This whole thing just boggles the mind.

To recap:
1. Manu has done nothing but enhance his reputation by the way he handled coming off the bench.
2. The people in here whining about it have done nothing but besmirch theirs.
3. Manu will end up playing about the same number of minutes, and may even have better stats.
4. We don't need Manu playing 30 minutes of a 30-point blowout. We need him rested for the next two games in Denver.