Thanks, Bill.
Quick Summary -
* He misses certain aspects of the game - preparing for an opponent, teammates, post-game dinners. He doesn't miss the traveling, sleepless nights, aches and pains
* Applauds Patty's leadership and legendary status on his Australian National team
* Likes the up & down pace of today's game and would've enjoyed playing in it, shooting more, etc.
* Likes the fact that there are more Super Teams -
something that started with the Lakers (Karl Malone, Gary Payton), Boston Celtics (Garnett, Pierce, Allen) & continued with Golden State. I think he left out the Miami Heat.
* Manu gave an honest take on the Spurs upcoming season by regarding them as "NOT" one of the top 6 teams but being well-coached & having a healthy Murray joining an improved Derrick White and Demar Derozan.