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Thanks for posting that. This has been a tough year on Manu, but can't wait to see him in uniform again.
I'm doing everything possible to be ready for the playoffs
By Emanuel Ginobili
April 10, 2013
SAN ANTONIO.- I try to look at the positive side and I'm thinking that while my teammates are headed to cold Denver, I'm enjoying my kids under the sun. To my kids I'm always the same, they don't know if I'm ok or not or if I'm winning or losing games. That's how it should be. But the truth is that looking at it from a career angle this sucks, just like any rest that's not by choice. I've said before that if I had another injury it was going to be complicated for me, and that's what happened. Now I'm doing everything possible to be ready for the playoffs.
The injury was on a location very similar to the last one, on the hamstring, but this time on the right leg. I'm starting to jog, following each step as usual, but I had an ultrasound and the tear is there, so I'm still limited on what I can do.
As far as my personal situation, as it's well known, I'm going to be a free agent when the season is over. At no time there was a chance to renew. Tim didn't do it last season and I'm not going to do it either. A while back I said I wanted to play another couple of season, which i think it's the most coherent idea. Things like this injury are problematic. I'm not saying I feel like retiring, because it's nothing serious. But you never know how you're going to come back from it.
When I look back this was a tougher season than many others. To me, but also to other important players in the team. Stephen Jackson and Kawhi Leonard missed over 20 games, and Duncan and Parker about 15. Tony also had some bruises and bumps that didn't allow him to play the last few games. Same thing with Boris Diaw.
Looking at all this, I feel there's even more merit that we're still fighting for that 1st spot in the West, which is clearly the tougher conference, with many more compe ive teams. Be able to surpass 55 wins is already a remarkable achievement (we've won 57), and we still can reach 60, something that not many teams can do.
Nevertheless, the #1 spot is not guaranteed. We have five game left and some are quite difficult. We've Denver on the road, Sacramento at home, a back to back with Lakers and Golden State on the road and the last one against Minnesota at home.
Because things are looking very even to determine the last few spots left, ending up with the 1st or 2nd seed won't probably change many things. The possible opponents are changing constantly and are a lot. Could be Houston, Utah or Lakers. Even Dallas, although it looks difficult. It could even be Golden State. Whoever we get will be very tough and we're likely going to be guessing who we're playing until the last game. That's why, right now, all we think about is ourselves and we don't look as much who we might play against.
Amongst so many setbacks, Pop is trying to diagram what's to come, trying to make up for the absences. We're fine, although we're not getting to the playoffs at our best, as one would like.
The day I got injured in the game against the Clippers, I went out as precaution. I didn't think it would be so bad. When the studies showed it was a tear, it was a big blow. It was pretty demoralizing, because even though my game wasn't very good, I felt great physically. The first five days were complicated, but now I'm excited again, and I can't wait to get back to help the team.
Original article in spanish: link
Last edited by ElNono; 04-10-2013 at 08:54 PM.
Thanks for posting that. This has been a tough year on Manu, but can't wait to see him in uniform again.
Let us hope he is back for the playoffs. Tbh, I'd like to see him back a game or two before for rhythmic purposes, but I'll take what I can get.
Manu's been frustrating this year, but we desperately need him. Hopefully he comes back and is ready to go.
Wish he can come back strong. Although I'm not optimistic, but even a modi of vintage Manu would make the Spurs better.
unless we face the Lakers the first round, he should sit out and be ready for the second round
Manu is still the energy on this team and still makes things happen even though his play slumped a bit. Hes a winner and only knows one speed. Go.
Thanks for the translation.
Man ... it doesn't sound too good with him coming back. We knew he'd be screwed if he suffered a third hamstring issue. Well it happened and this one sounds like it may actually be the worst of 'em all.
Manu needs one of these
there's always Patty Meal and a shot at being part of a HOF towelwave duo
if Spurs are to resign Manu, can we sign this guy for cheap as well to keep Manu healthy?
I think that guy is deadif Spurs are to resign Manu, can we sign this guy for cheap as well to keep Manu healthy?
the burden of healing Manu is already getting to John Coffey.
Thanks El .
A Manu repeat kick ass performance of last year OKC doesn't sound likely.
But he can still provide some Bob Horry moments.
I agree. Sit him even in Round 1 if necc. Stop all this quitter-defeatest bull that we cannot and will not win without him.
This is depressing. It's a good reminder that the world isn't like the movies - things don't always just work out. This is about as bad as you could draw up for the Spurs limping into the playoffs.
Here's to a good draw and a healthy return.
wtf, this is the first I have heard of a tear. Isn't that bad? How long does that take to heal? I thought it was just a strain?
A tear? Ugh. I'm surprised he's coming back for the playoffs at all.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strain_(injury)
According to Wikipedia a strain IS a tear. I didn't know that.
It takes months to be right but he should be able to do physical stuff within a matter of 3 to 5 weeks from the initial injury but he won't be quite right. If he is able to come back for playoffs which all signs point to him giving it a go then it'll be in short spurts, 5 minutes here and there to spark the team to average about 15 to 20 a game.
I wonder if a tear heals quicker than a pulled hamstring?
I thought he finished the writeup on a pretty upbeat mood... I think he'll be ready
there's always a partial tear on strains. depends on grade 1,2,3
obviously it's not a grade 3, that's total tear. So imo its a grade two which is about 4-6 weeks recovery
Love Manu tbh. His interviews and thought are always great to read. I love the fact the spurs are nice educated and mostly clever people.
thanks nono for posting...
Article is worrisome... At this point if we have a 50% Manu for the POs it would already be nice tbh...don't feel like bumping rip Manu.
Hmm this article is a bit depressing. Doesn't relate to what Tony and Sean were saying.
I wonder if Manu decides to retire if he would stick around and work with the front office or something.
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