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Manu Ginobili

Parker: Spurs hungry to repeat as champs

April 14, 2015 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

For almost two decades, the San Antonio Spurs have accumulated an impressive collection of rings, bronze hardware and gold trophies. Between future Hall-of-Famers Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker, and head coach Gregg Popovich, the Spurs have combined for 18 NBA championship rings, three most valuable player awards, three Coach of the Year awards … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Gregg Popovich, Manu Ginobili, San Antonio Spurs, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker

FINALS: Spurs feel they let title slip away

June 20, 2013 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

You can see the disappointment in Tim Duncan’s face. You can hear the frustration in Manu Ginobili’s voice. When members of the 2012-13 San Antonio Spurs look back at this season they will play the “what if” game. What if we made our free throws down the stretch? What if we grabbed two more defensive … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Gregg Popovich, Heat, Manu Ginobili, NBA Finals, Spurs, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker

FINALS: Could this be Ginobili’s last ride?

June 15, 2013 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

When Manu Ginobili ever decides to retire from the NBA, he’ll go down in basketball history as one of the greatest to play the game. He’s a first-ballot Hall-of-Famer who belongs on the Mt. Rushmore of international players who changed the NBA landscape, a short list that includes Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol, and Tony Parker. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Euroleague, General, NBA Tagged: Gregg Popovich, Heat, Manu Ginobili, NBA Finals, Spurs, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker

Injuries to Parker, Ginobili could alter West playoff picture

April 4, 2013 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

The San Antonio Spurs are limping down the stretch, and the 100-88 loss to Oklahoma City Thursday night was just the tip of the iceberg. Parker appeared to have hurt his leg against the Thunder, which explains his 1-for-6 shooting night and finishing with just two points. The Spurs are saying Parker has a shin … [Read more…]

Posted in: Euroleague, General, NBA Tagged: Manu Ginobili, San Antonio Spurs, Tony Parker

Why Spurs can still make one last title run

August 28, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

“The Spurs frustrate teams cuz it’s like playin against your gym teacher and his friends. All fundamentals!” — Comedian Damon Wayans posted on Twitter San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich is normally very reserved whenever he has to address his team’s greatness. But during the 2012 NBA playoffs, after the Spurs outgunned the sports betting … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Gregg Popovich, Kawhi Leonard, Manu Ginobili, Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, sports betting, Steve Smith, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker

TIM DUNCAN: ‘I THOUGHT THIS WAS DEFINITELY OUR TIME’

June 7, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Before Tim Duncan walked off Chesapeake Arena Wednesday night he took the time to hug Kevin Durant and whispered something in his ear. Durant said Duncan basically congratulated the 23-year-old Thunder star for reaching the NBA Finals and wished him good luck. It was a typical Duncan move. His whole NBA career has been one … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Georges St. Pierre, Gregg Popovich, Manu Ginobili, Oklahoma City Thunder, Rush Fit exercise program, San Antonio Spurs, Tim Duncan

BROOKS FLIPS SCRIPT ON SPURS

June 7, 2012 by Joel Huerto 1 Comment

What a difference a week makes. Last week the San Antonio Spurs were on a historic roll, winning 20 in a row and were a perfect 10-0 in the postseason. Seven days later the unbeatable Spurs are going fishing after dropping four consecutive games to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Spurs’ season ended Wednesday night … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Gregg Popovich, Kendrick Perkins, Manu Ginobili, Oklahoma City Thunder, Robert Horry, San Antonio Spurs, Scott Brooks, Serge Ibaka, Thabo Sefolosha, Tony Parker, Western Conference finals

OKC MUST PLAY BIG VS. SPURS

May 29, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

The biggest mistake Oklahoma City head coach Scott Brooks made in the Game 1 loss to San Antonio was his decision to play “small ball.” Instead of sticking with his normally rotation, Brooks tried to match the lineup Spurs coach Gregg Popovich went with in the fourth quarter and it totally backfired. The nine-point lead Oklahoma … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Gregg Popovich, Kendrick Perkins, Manu Ginobili, Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, Scott Brooks, Serge Ibaka, Tony Parker, Western Conference finals

MANU-A-MANU: GINOBILI STUNS THUNDER

May 27, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Oklahoma City Thunder guard James Harden is the reigning Sixth Man of the Year, but Manu Ginobili showed Sunday night why he’s the best sixth man of all time. The San Antonio Spurs’ future Hall-of-Famer — yes, Manu is that good — put on a clinic on how to spark a basketball team as he … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Gregg Popovich, James Harden, Manu Ginobili, Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, Scott Brooks, Tony Parker

WEST FINALS: FIVE THINGS TO WATCH

May 26, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

ESPN basketball guru Stephen A. Smith — also known as Screaming A. or Stephen Naismith, whichever you prefer — says the San Antonio Spurs are unbeatable and doesn’t think any of the teams left in the NBA playoffs, including the Oklahoma City Thunder, can knock them off. “They don’t have a weakness,” Screaming A. says … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Gregg Popovich, James Harden, Kendrick Perkins, Kevin Durant, Manu Ginobili, Nick Collison, Oklahoma City Thunder, Russell Westrook, San Antonio Spurs, Scott Brooks, Serge Ibaka, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker
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