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yeah, I'll get on it...
El Nono will you translate this. Of course the google translator doesn't do it justice but it sounds like Manu has some very interesting things to say about the team meeting. It sounds like Pop wants both Tim and Manu back but both Tim and Manu are really considering it.
http://canchallena.lanacion.com.ar/1...sado-el-retiro
yeah, I'll get on it...
And I of course will translate back to Spanish once Nono is done for those Spanish speakers on the forum.
SDL Translate also leaves a lot to be desired - ElNono to the rescue in here!
Thanks man.
Need someone to fact check EN's translations, he always misrepresents Manu in the most positive light possible.
"I Haven't processed the retirement decision yet"
SAN ANTONIO.- The first 48 hours are normally complicated, but afterwards you start to digest what happened and you gain tranquility. The whole body starts to free up tension and you can sleep better. Now I can analyze that we didn't play very well. We had a couple of very good games, but the thing is we played against an amazing team and a team that normally give us trouble. It was an incredibly even series, could've gone either way and they won. It's disappointing, because you always have great expectations, and because even though we finished sixth in the conference, I thought we had good chances. We didn't feel any other team was a lot better than us, and I think the series against the Clippers has shown that. We just beat houston twice; if we would've moved on, if Golden State was in our path, we're a team that plays them well... I'm not saying we were a lock to the Finals, but we certainly had a shot to put up a good fight. Sometimes this stuff happens and when it happens it's better than it happens now, and not June 20 in game 7 of the Finals. It hurt less in that sense.
I forbade my wife to watch any games, at least until I'm done processing the loss. I don't want to watch, still hurts if I do. I don't know if it's a bit of arrogance, or ego(?). It's difficult not seeing us out there playing, we're always confident, and thinks we should've had an opportunity to continue. That's why until that goes away a bit, I rather isolate myself a bit. After a very long season, video after video, I just say "stop, time to free up my mind a bit". I haven't watched anything, just only saw the scores.
I know some of you are wondering what's going to happen with my career. I'm honestly flattered by all the nice words recognizing my work and all the affection I received. Even though I'm not somebody that reads a lot, I've seen nice comments that make me feel good. They say I should play another year, that I can still contribute... but it's not that, it's beyond whether I can or not. It's just how you feel, or how hard you feel every time you have to put together your little bag to go to each city, or play five games in a week. Or play 85 games in 165 days. So it's a moment of uncertainty.
There are times when I look back at the season, and I say, of course I can play some more and there are other moments where I don't want to see a basketball nearby. I'm going to wait out this month and see how I feel. If I feel like a former player or not. If I start missing the game or how does my body responds. It's a unique moment, I've never been in this situation. I thought about it very superficially in 2013, but after a week or 10 days I knew I wanted to take on another challenge and that was not the moment. Now we'll see, maybe the same thing will happen or maybe it will be harder and I'll have to wait more time. So, I'll take it easy and see what I do, because these are decision you don't want to rush.
Right now I don't think there's a correct decision, either way. You never know if it's a good decision or not. Because it's a very particular situation and nobody can tell you what to do. Because yes, there's a ton of former players that went through this moment and so on, but every player has it's own experience, with different moments, different physical realities, different team situations. To stop doing what you did 100% of your adult life up to this point is a unique moment, which gives you a lot of uncertainty. I'm sure I haven't processed the retirement decision yet, because I still have my doubts, and because sometimes I think it's time and sometimes I don't. I remember when it was time for my brother, Sepo, he was 39 years old, he started the season, and then he realized he couldn't face it, he had thought about it. I definitely have a lot more doubts, although I'm generally a person to think more about situations and things. That's why I want to give myself some time.
Pop told us that he wanted Tim and me back next season. They're words that makes things more difficult to me. The reality is that if the franchise would've said they didn't want me or that it was time to rebuild and they wanted a younger team, they would've made my decision a lot easier. It's possible it would've hurt a bit, since even though one is at the edge of the precipice, you want to fall on your own, not to be pushed out. So it would've hurt a bit but it would've made the decision a bit easier. But it was the other way around, those words help you emotionally, with your confidence and you feel it, but I'm not at a time where I need the job. It's not about continuing because they want me, but it's time to define if I really feel like doing the job and getting fully involved in it again.
In the team exit meeting I had a couple of very nice conversations with Pop and Tim, because we're the guys that are in this somewhat particular situation, although Pop made clear with what he said what his idea is. And well... we talked with Tim a bit about the possibilities and we're like in the same wavelength about waiting a little bit. We need some time, see what happens, how we feel and what our families say. Our bodies are not the same, even though in his case you can hardly tell. But there's thoughts running through our heads.
Today it's time to be 100% with family. Many said that I have to make the decision and she'll support me in anything I choose. She's fine with whatever I want to do. So she made it a bit more complicated for me, I thought it was going to be more of a team decision. So I'll debate what to do as the days go by and I'll throw some ideas out there... and see what sticks. She'll be happy with whatever I choose if it makes me happy.
I don't think San Antonio is going to take a huge hit if we don't come back. If they were preparing a full rebuild.... that Pop goes away and some other coach comes in, Tim retires, Tony doesn't play anymore. That's where the situation would change a lot. I understand it's time to change things on the team, or the look of the team, and that's understandable. But if Pop continues and Tim can continue, everything is different. Because we would need less of a compromise with our teammates and everything. I suppose we're going to have to talk to Tim a bit, who looks to be on the same edge I am. We'll see where the wind blows.
done and done... thanks for the link...
Some juicy stuff about Tim in there too...
feel free, tbh... I'm always Fair and Balanced(tm)
You da mother in man EN....
Mi negro.
Manu is one of the great athlete interviews. Going to be a sad day in the NBA with no Manu - whether that is next year or later.
Great read from Manu - I'd love for him to come back in a limited role for one last shot. Tim could play for another 3 years if he truly wanted to, but I doubt he wants that. To have them both back next season for one final push/hoorah would be awesome.
Thanks, ElNono
Thanks ElNono. Some interesting stuff in there.
I don't want to watch, still hurts if I do.
The translation is accurate, come on people join the Manu´s diaries.
Thank you very much for the translation El Nono, much appreciated.
Unlike a lot of Spurs fans, I actually appreciate Manu more and more as his career has wound down. I would absolutely love him back for another year, despite the miscues and declining game, he is still a pretty effective player.
One more season Manu
Thanks, ElNono.
May just be me...but Manu sounds really hesitant about returning. I don't see it happening.
Not exactly, I´ve been reading his articles for years and 95% of the time he always played for the national team even injured, this time he is not in a depressive mood also never said he is done physically either, I say with a little pressure from Tim and the other guys Manu will play one more year.
I don't think San Antonio is going to take a huge hit if we don't come back. If they were preparing a full rebuild.... that Pop goes away and some other coach comes in, Tim retires, Tony doesn't play anymore. That's where the situation would change a lot. I understand it's time to change things on the team, or the look of the team, and that's understandable. But if Pop continues and Tim can continue, everything is different. Because we would need less of a compromise with our teammates and everything. I suppose we're going to have to talk to Tim a bit, who looks to be on the same edge I am. We'll see where the wind blows.
This last paragraph seems to show that Manu is leaning toward retirement
My general feeling after reading that is that he'll probably talk to Tim a lot in the upcoming days... and I wouldn't be surprised if he comes back for one more run if Tim decides to come back too...
I'm hoping he retires. Please Manu. Do it.
Exact same situation here.
Both Manu and Tim can still play but I hope they walk away.
Their summer talks will end agreeing to play one more season togheter.
Sounds like if Tim retires Manu is gone. If Tim stays then he doesn't know. Though he did say he thought
they had a chance to win it all... which means he would come back.
Wondering about the "if things don't change much". Does this mean that even if Tim returns a change on the
system would push him to retirement? (Old dog, new tricks kind of thing).
If we don't resign Green Manu would be our best defensive SG (if we consider Patty a PG) and backup SF. That
would mean more minutes...
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