Spurs refuse Manu permission to play in FIBA tournament

[UnWantedTheory]

I actually called it both in post #146.

My bad home slice. But stop guessing it is good business and just believe it is. Happy thoughts Peter, happy thoughts!

[Juggity]

Reports came out after the Finals (perhaps to hide/protect the injury from the opposition) that the Spurs knew that the injury happened late in the Western Playoffs (likely against OKC).

Who reported that? I never heard that they knew he had a leg fracture during the finals. I'm sure they knew he had some wear-and-tear type issues, but if they had known it was as serious as a leg fracture I have to think they would have stopped him from playing.

[anakha]

If I was Manu I'd call the Spurs bluff. Appeal the decision, claim they're lying about me not being healthy enough and the extent of the injury, and see if the Spurs DARE to try to fight the most beloved Spur of all time on this issue.

Manu deserves the support of the Spurs. If he fights this, the organization would concede.

And what's this about disputing the fact that Manu is the 2nd best Spur of all time??? Drob was great, but he was humbled by Hakeem and never got anything done in the playoffs. Manu is a 4 time Champion, and has been the heart and soul of this franchise for the last decade. The Big 3 are the Spurs 3 best players of all time. Tim #1, Manu #2, and Parker close behind at #3.

If I were to guess, I'd say you started following the Spurs in the 2000s.

[ElNono]

The fact that he has that OPTION is not a hypothetical. He can play if he wants.

He would need to exercise that option for it NOT to be an hypothetical. Until then, he cannot play because the Spurs don't want him to play (which is fine by me).

[Kindergarten Cop]

The fact that he has that OPTION is not a hypothetical. He can play if he wants.

It is an "OPTION" that I could quit my job, give my house away, and take my family and live in a van DOWN BY THE RIVER - but considering that that would not be a very good decision for anyone involved, it's not really a true "OPTION". But I could do it if I wanted to.

[dabom]

Thank goodness Duncan got pick by the spurs.

Maybe I should post all the playoff series Manu has cost the Spurs, but I ain't some stupid that is blinded by homerism.
Manu is my favorite ing player but to say he is better than David Robinson is ing idiotic.

[Kindergarten Cop]

My bad home slice. But stop guessing it is good business and just believe it is. Happy thoughts Peter, happy thoughts!

[Mikeanaro]

WONT PLAYYYYYY!!!!

[ElNono]

Who reported that? I never heard that they knew he had a leg fracture during the finals. I'm sure they knew he had some wear-and-tear type issues, but if they had known it was as serious as a leg fracture I have to think they would have stopped him from playing.

There were actually reports (and some posters actually pointed it out) that he was limping noticeably after Game 3 and 4 of the Finals...

[100%duncan]

Manu had to play in the Finals even if they knew he was injured.

Stop defending him seriously.

[Kindergarten Cop]

Who reported that? I never heard that they knew he had a leg fracture during the finals. I'm sure they knew he had some wear-and-tear type issues, but if they had known it was as serious as a leg fracture I have to think they would have stopped him from playing.

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursna...ress-fracture/

"The fracture was discovered during a routine postseason physical, according to a league source, and began bothering the 36-year-old guard at some point during the Spurs’ run in Western Conference playoffs. By the end of the Spurs’ march to a championship, Ginobili could often be seen limping noticeably after games."

http://deadspin.com/did-manu-ginobil...rac-1599437065

"Spurs Nation narrowed down that "late in San Antonio's championship season" with a source who said Ginobili played with a stress fracture in his leg through at least the Finals. So, yes, old-ass Manu Ginobili, with a fractured leg, dunked on Chris Bosh. Damn, Manu."

[littlecoyotecoin]

If I was Manu I'd call the Spurs bluff. Appeal the decision, claim they're lying about me not being healthy enough and the extent of the injury, and see if the Spurs DARE to try to fight the most beloved Spur of all time on this issue.

Manu deserves the support of the Spurs. If he fights this, the organization would concede.

And what's this about disputing the fact that Manu is the 2nd best Spur of all time??? Drob was great, but he was humbled by Hakeem and never got anything done in the playoffs. Manu is a 4 time Champion, and has been the heart and soul of this franchise for the last decade. The Big 3 are the Spurs 3 best players of all time. Tim #1, Manu #2, and Parker close behind at #3.

And, that's not even to mention what he did internationally. But, dude, c'mon. I can't be seen with you in public when you say "The Most Beloved Spur Of All Time". At that point, you're just smokin' basketball crack. And, he would lose the appeal.

[ElNono]

DRob was the franchise before Tim was here...

Manu is top 5 all time in the Spurs, and for a kid that comes from the ass side of the world, that's frankly amazing. He did everything with hard, hard work and basketball smarts. He wasn't blessed with an out of this world body or athleticism, and yet he managed to be at the top of the game. He will be missed when he hangs them up and the Spurs will be worse for it. But father time is undefeated.

[dabom]

And, that's not even to mention what he did internationally. But, dude, c'mon. I can't be seen with you in public when you say "The Most Beloved Spur Of All Time". At that point, you're just smokin' basketball crack. And, he would lose the appeal.

Some dudes are seriously on crack today with these stupid comments.

[Kool Bob Love]

Some dudes are seriously on crack today with these stupid comments.

David a top 5 spurs but top 15 all time? Boi.

[littlecoyotecoin]

Pay him DURING the season. It's the off-season. Spurs have no say unless it's in that contract Manu sign.

It IS in the contract, that's why all the crying.

[littlecoyotecoin]

It is the TRUEST definition of hypocrisy, regardless of your regurgitating of where his pay check comes from. How can you not see that? I've said that I am actually GLAD that they are making him rest and invoking their right to refuse him to play this summer - but that does not take away the hypocrisy that you highlighted in the statement above.

The boss gets to be hypocritical. ers wearing jeans on no jeans day, taking home free pizzas, having sex in the copy room. Welcome to the real world.

[littlecoyotecoin]

Don't clump me in to the group that think that there will be bad blood or ill feelings between Manu and the Spurs, because I don't believe for one second there will be. I know that both sides understand the opposite's desires and reasoning - and everything will be cool when camp opens up (especially after #5).

I just think you're not handling it well.

[slick'81]

And of course it turns into a Manu is better than Robinson thread lmao

[SupremeGuy]

It IS in the contract, that's why all the crying.

Because it's too complicated for some people to understand.

[cd98]

Popularity-wise, Manu is one if the top 3 Spurs. I would never disrespect Manu's game as he has a unique game that we won't see again for another 30 years. But David Robinson is on another level. We haven't seen a big man that can do the things he did. Just bc Hakeem, another rare superstar got the better of him in a playoff series shouldn't sully David's outstanding career. We wouldn't win 1999 without David. That said, as a person, I consider Manu his equal, which is probably the best compliment.

[Kindergarten Cop]

The boss gets to be hypocritical. ers wearing jeans on no jeans day, taking home free pizzas, having sex in the copy room. Welcome to the real world.

Again - I'm not saying that I don't understand it or that I don't approve of it, but there is no denying that the hypocrisy exists. That's all I'm saying.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Can't we just love them all?

[littlecoyotecoin]

Robinson>>>Gervin>Manu>Elliott.

Who the is Kenon ?

I love Ice, but he was The Spurs Iverson.

[Kindergarten Cop]

I just think you're not handling it well.