what could manu have been?

[kingofcomedy]

What could manu have been in a different system as the feature player? For the bulk of his prime he fluctuated between starter and sixth man but as a frontline player is 25-5-5 a possibility?

[-Kees-]

Yeah, he could've been. But he was really put in the perfect spot, playing off of a HoF big man, making clutch shots, smart plays and doing a lot of things. But yeah, he could've put up numbers similar to like James Harden this year maybe, maybe a bit better. But he isn't a 1st option on a title team.

[Ito]

Definitely not a 25 ppg player..

[Stolen Team Fan]

Yeah, he could've been. But he was really put in the perfect spot, playing off of a HoF big man, making clutch shots, smart plays and doing a lot of things. But yeah, he could've put up numbers similar to like James Harden this year maybe, maybe a bit better. But he isn't a 1st option on a title team.

Pretty much.

[Br0ken_Sp0ke]

Definitely not a 25 ppg player..

Of course he could. He was better at his prime than Harden is right now and Harden’s putting up 25 ppg…

[justinandimcool]

With an organization that didn't sign players that fit him, and a coach that didn't take care of him and get on him about his constant turnovers?

He would've had 3 or 4 years of all-star numbers, and would have retired early due to injuries.

[peja drobnjak]

it depends on the quality of his teammates imo. he could probably chuck his way to gil type numbers but i don't think he has it in him to dominate the ball to get more than 23/5/6 or so but he would def have superstar impact or close to it

[Sedale Threatt]

I don't see him having the durability to handle a No. 1 role. He could hardly stay healthy as it was/is.

[lukekarts]

I don't see him having the durability to handle a No. 1 role. He could hardly stay healthy as it was/is.

This, pretty much. He might have a higher PPG / lower efficiency season in a different scenario, but actually the Spurs system has allowed him to maximise his talent & preserve his health.

[deliriousmouse]

He could of been a 25/5/5 player

Or a 16/4/3 with 3 rings with maybe a 4th comming.

Not bad for a second round pick

I feel he would be happier with the latter.

[justinandimcool]

let's face it, if he's a team's best player- that team's going nowhere. Knowing and inferring Manu's personality he's a great teammate as long as he's winning. Winning first over rah rah. He would definitely diva out and request a trade to a winning team, even if it meant being 2nd or 3rd fiddle. So the parallel universes kind of intersect, lawlz.

[Fischella]

He's better as team player than in franchise mold, and he knows that, because of this he didnt left the Spurs when he could, he knew that he isnt 1st option material.

He's a great player, but there were at least 6 guys in his position way better than him last decade, Bryant, Wade, Iverson, Allen, Carter and McGrady.

[Mirjalovic]

He has nice fundamental & real skills, also very smart bball player. If he healthy enough to play extended minutes, i believe he doesnt far away from Kobe, even sometimes in burst i think he is the best player in the game. You guys underrating him.

[Young_Star11]

Similar numbers and situation to what Harden finds himself in at the moment.

Similar players too!

[YFZblu]

He would've had 3 or 4 years of all-star numbers, and would have retired early due to injuries.

This.

Also, we would be asking ourselves: What could Manu have been on a team with talent?