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duncan might in the next 4 years but for now it's duncans
What do you guys think? It seems that Ginobili is becoming the next superstar in the NBA, and that people are enjoying watching him more than duncan and parker together....which I don't blame.
But do you think that this Franchise will be Ginobili's? As in Duncan will pass it on to him and parker?
That's what Robinson did.
Give me ur opinion.
if this thread was made already...advise me to delete it...I was banned.
duncan might in the next 4 years but for now it's duncans
No.
Tim will always be known as the guy who turned the franchise around. We had our good years before Timmy, but we were just like the Sonics, Mavs, or Kings...we were usually around, but never a real threat. Duncan's legacy will be bigger than Robinson's when he retires. Ginobili is incredible, but we wouldn't be the team we are without Tim.
Give me a break. As long as Duncan is on this team he will always be by far the best player. Unless he plays when hes 36-40+
That's my point....
Tim still has another 4/5 years of prime basketball, and probably 3/4 more good years after that. In 4/5 years Manu will probably be to old to truly be "the man" on the team, especially with his style of play. I think people forget Manu's age.
I never forget his endurance though...
I really don't think that will happen. By the time Duncan retires, Manu will be about to retire aswell, so I really don't think that will happen. Don't forget Manu is the same age as Tim, only 1 year younger I think but thats it. This team will be Tim's until he retires and by then it'll be too late to leave it to Manu. Maybe Tony will take the reins by then.
When Tim is 36-40, Manu is going to be 34-38.]That's my point....
What is your point?
Hmm...so ya'll think
Gino=kobe
Duncan=Shaq..
dont compare ages...but compare parts in the franchise.
Then what is parker?
My point is is he still gonna be the face of the Spurs by then even at that age.
What do you picture tim and manu physically the same?
You could say endurance is one of his weak points.I never forget his endurance though...
So I still don't get your point.
Well if you are too stupid to realize it...then there it is.
a point guard
Oh, you are talking about the face of the team. Before you said "When do you think the franchise will be Ginobili's?"... Which will be never, because as long as Tim is in his prime it is his, and Manu's prime and Timmy's prime happen to be at the same time.My point is is he still gonna be the face of the Spurs by then even at that age.
Who is stupid hereWell if you are too stupid to realize it...then there it is.
You think after Tim is through his prime that Manu is going to be "the man" on the team. By that time Manu is going to be 33/34 years old. Not to many guards are superior at that age, especially ones that have played since they were 18 including a lot of international play. Not to mention guards that play as all out as Manu.
Then you use his endurance as a positive for your argument but it is actually a negative, because it is common knowledge that perhaps the only thing wrong with Manu's game is that he is unable to play big minutes all the time without his play being affected adversely. It's not reallly his fault, because he goes all out in his 30mpg and I wouldn't have it any other way.
So who is stupid again?
Pure nonSense.
Ironic.
I think that Manu has already begun the transition to NBA superstar.
First, the national tv commentators (Barkley being his biggest fan) are singing his praises nightly. We see him play every game, but the national audience is largely ignorant of individual players on most teams until the playoffs. So what the "takling heads" say is important in building a buzz around a player.
Two, the magazines are jumping on board. Sports junkies devour the mags and they spread the gospel to the masses.
Three, the future of the NBA is in international marketing and Manu is the perfect poster boy (given that Gold Medal and the fact that he's played in both South America and Europe). Mrs. Stern didn't raise no fool and David will push Manu.
Fourth, he's fun to watch play (as long as your not on the team he's playing against). Can you guys say "highlight reel."
But even though he will be a superstar, he won't eclipse Tim. Manu's career won't last much past Tim's. After all, hasn't Manu already played over ten years of professional ball? And Manu's body won't be able to take the pounding indefinately and we won't see the same kind of exciting basketball from him four or five years from now. Even still, he is such a solid player that his game will adapt and become more refined. And I honestly believe that his game would not have developed to this level if not for tha fact that Tim is in the game. Duncan makes everyone on his team better. As great and as unselfish as Manu is, I'm not sure you can say the same about his game
Besides, everyone on our team cares more about winning than individual stats. As far as I'm concerned, there are five superstars on the floor every minute of a Spurs game.
I think these guys don't buy into labels or pecking orders. They view themslves as a team of fifteen players, each contributing when and what he can. Fans and press create the "this guys the leader, that guys not". The players likely think that's all a bunch of crap.
I think Manu will retire before Tim. They are only one year apart in age (Tim 15 months older). Big men usually last longer in the league. And Manu's style of play doesn't bode well for a long-lasting career.
I think Parker will be the future star of the Spurs.
(Don't forget he is only 23 years old)
Tim's the leader. Tim's the only guy that can tell Pop, "I'm not coming out" and get away with it.
Manu is a bonafide All-Star, prime-time, key contributor, but I can't see him tellin' Pop that at this stage of his career.
if duncan is smart he'll realize he isnt exactly the same player he used to be and hand it down to ginobili.
If you were smart, I'd be reading a different thread.
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