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10-29-12, 01:33 PM
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Posted on October 29, 2012 at 1:26 pm by Mike Monroe Still suffering from back issues, Spurs guard Manu Ginobili won’t make the trip to New Orleans for Wednesday’s regular season opener against the Hornets. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said Ginobili, who missed Friday’s pre-season finale against the Washington Wizards because of back spasms, tried to participate in Monday’s practice session but was not able to finish the session. “He’s not going to travel to New Orleans and we’re going to assess him again on Thursday,” Popovich said of the 35-year-old two-time All-Star. “He still feels his back. He tried to get on the court today and he couldn’t do it.”
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#2
10-29-12, 01:55 PM
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and so it begins................. 
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#3
10-29-12, 02:30 PM
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Yep, the season is about to begin..... Clockwork.
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#5
10-29-12, 03:44 PM
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Already out of the lineup? woow, different year , same story.
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10-29-12, 05:20 PM
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He won't be needed against Harden. Therefore, he'll sit. Until, roughly, mid November. |
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#8
10-29-12, 05:25 PM
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Sad. Starting the season with walking wounded is not a good sign ........ again. Someone on the bench is going to get some additional playing time early this season. Back spasms are not something to fool around with in the early season, particularly if your name is Manu Ginobili. This could be a long season for the 35 year old.
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10-29-12, 05:41 PM
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I think this is, in part, why the Spurs loaded up on guards. The other part is that Mills has aspirations to be a starting point guard in the league so he is likely gone when the opportunity arises.
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10-29-12, 07:03 PM
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Watch De Colo play well and hopefully demand minutes. I hope to GOD POP does NOT roll a second lineup with both Neal and Mills as the backcourt tandem. I understand the knock on De COlo is hes not the strongest shooter and I sincerely hope he can quiet the doubters from the get go. Its not the start the matters, its how we finish. We were healthy last season heading into the playoffs but the chemistry and shift of focus from both coaching staff and players did us in against OKC. Hopefully training camp worked to strengthen our squad and the FO will address the glaring issue down low sometime this season en route to #5. Lets get it SPURS fans. Get healthy MANU (although I'm sure POP is just being cautious more than anything else)
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#11
10-29-12, 09:08 PM
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A couple Manu injuries worked out pretty well last year.
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10-29-12, 10:02 PM
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10-30-12, 05:28 AM
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Most expensive player on the roster.. expiring contract... tradable commodity. I keep saying it. |
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10-30-12, 06:27 AM
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10-30-12, 10:49 AM
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I wonder if we "Mariano Rivera" Manu. Keep him out to 5 mins a game and play the other guards Decolo and Neal and Mills, until the playoffs. I'd like to have Manu 100+ games this season, but it's probably not likely anymore.
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10-30-12, 11:53 AM
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10-30-12, 12:21 PM
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Manu being a Gamer has nothing to do with his bad back. And maybe thats why the spurs don't mind having a glut of guards, because they anticipate Manu not playing more than 3/4s of the season. This will also present an opprotunity for De Colo to show if he's legit or not. Remove Manu for a week and let's see if De Colo and Neal can play well as the off guard. I hope Mills is the unquestioned back up PG, since he's the 2nd best ball handler on the team. With Manu out, this early, let's see what depth this bench has. |
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10-30-12, 03:21 PM
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When he's great, he's as good as anyone. I just don't expect it for every game in a series. Shoot, two out of five would be great anymore. |
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10-30-12, 03:33 PM
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We don't have to worry about Harden any more, he is no longer with OKC.
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10-30-12, 04:31 PM
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#21
10-31-12, 02:55 PM
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I would much rather Manu gets those bugs out of the way earlier in the season though. I am hoping it is just a minor thing and Manu will get well soon with the rest! Remember it is a FULL season this time. No short season. Rest is good at the beg of the season. They all still have ways to go!!! Go Spurs Go!
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