Manu Ginobili wins 6th man award
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lukeridenour
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congrats to manu! i felt that he derserved this award last year but i guess it was just due time.
for those who dont follow the spurs, manu coming off the bench is due the spurs offensive struggles. in 2004 when manu earned the starting role, he was estatic, however in 2005, most notably in the playoffs, manu was sent to the bench becaues pop said something like "no have no bench." it turned out to be a championship type move.
also i want to note that manu was both sad and disappointed when he was "demoted." he expressed this on his blog saying that he will continue to play even though he didnt embrace this role. but like a true class act he never questioned it publicly and accepted pops decision.
another reason who someone already mentioned i think is finley is A LOT more effective as a starter. he just cant come off the bench or else he absolutely blows.
for those who dont follow the spurs, manu coming off the bench is due the spurs offensive struggles. in 2004 when manu earned the starting role, he was estatic, however in 2005, most notably in the playoffs, manu was sent to the bench becaues pop said something like "no have no bench." it turned out to be a championship type move.
also i want to note that manu was both sad and disappointed when he was "demoted." he expressed this on his blog saying that he will continue to play even though he didnt embrace this role. but like a true class act he never questioned it publicly and accepted pops decision.
another reason who someone already mentioned i think is finley is A LOT more effective as a starter. he just cant come off the bench or else he absolutely blows.
Manu Ginobili:
* Italian League Championship: 2001
* Italian Cup: 2001, 2002
* Euroleague: 2001
* Americas Championship: 2001
* NBA Championship: 2003, 2005, 2007
* Summer Olympic Games gold medal: 2004
* Italian League Championship: 2001
* Italian Cup: 2001, 2002
* Euroleague: 2001
* Americas Championship: 2001
* NBA Championship: 2003, 2005, 2007
* Summer Olympic Games gold medal: 2004
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