Manu interview....

by alamobro on Aug 18, 2009 10:18 PM CDT

Hey guys, i lifted this alleged Manu interview off of spurstalk. The interview is in Spanish, and the spurstalk member has attempted a translation of the first question regarding Manus recovery. You can go to the site yourselves. http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133441

Manu talks about his recovery as well as his thoughts on the NBA, retirement, etc. I only translated the portion of the interview focusing on Manus recovery.

Im not going to bother translating the entire thing. Got homework to do. Maybe one of you guys can translate the rest. I feel confident about my translation.( I went ahead and did my own translation of the only question the spurstalk member himself did)

" In terms of recovery, what stage are you in ? "

Manu: I think I am well. Its been four months since the last time I played, and if its not been healed, id say its a very serious injury....The San Antonio Spurs have advised me against playing basketball, they say that rushing back is unnecessary. They have prescribed only the treadmill, bicycle and weights. No jumping has been allowed. There has been very little impact work done thus far.

" Are you at all concerned ? "

Umm, there is perhaps a bit of boubt. I want very bad to be 100 percent again,but sometimes ill allow a negative thought to creep in. Despite the fact that im an optimist and believe in myself, it would still come as a big blow if the injury should reccur. Thats the only thing really...So I try not to think about that scenario

"It appears you have been working on your body mechanics. Did the trainers suggest to you a particular posture or gate you should be adhering to during your recovery? "

Manu: Theoretically, the fibula stress fracture was a product of mechanics more than anything. They tell me it could have been a result of favoring my surgically repaired leg, but others say this had nothing to do with it. The fibula is not a weight bearing bone, that is the Tibias job,the fibula only assists. That is why the fracture site seems a bit, odd, specially since it happened in the same spot twice. Once I am back on the court, there will be Bio-mechanic studies performed on me.

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I wouldn’t mind if Manu came to training camp out of shape. With RJ/Dice/Blair/Ian around, we can coast through the first part of the season without a serious need for Manu until the schedule starts getting tougher.

ACLs are like crutches. They’re only for the weaklings who can’t get along without them. -jollyrogerwilco

by Tim C. on Aug 18, 2009 10:56 PM CDT reply actions

…but I want to get the first seed!

by theonlyromeo on Aug 18, 2009 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions

I don’t care about the 1 seed, only getting in the top 4. I like the idea of Timmeh and Manu coming into camp out of shape and slowly working themselves back into the game. It’s worked for Shaq all these years. Besides, we’ve got to get the newbies up to speed anyway and should give them more PT in the first month.

My people call it "sarcasm." - Lauri

by CapHill on Aug 18, 2009 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions

Hey, can’t a guy get all his wishes granted at once anymore? What are meteor showers for, then? “I like the idea of Timmeh and Manu coming into camp out of shape and slowly working themselves back into the game” AND get the newbies more PT AND still get the first seed. Throw in Blair as ROY, Hill as MIP, and four Spurs as All-Stars, and I’m all set. I wouldn’t mind Tim as DPOY, Tony as MVP, and Manu as Finals MVP. I could die right after the parade.

by theonlyromeo on Aug 19, 2009 12:05 AM CDT up reply actions

Romeo, you forgot Pop as COY, Buford as GMOY, and Mr. Kness as Equipment Manager of the Year.

From under the radar to hanging in the rafters - Big50
5 in 10

by J.R. Wilco on Aug 19, 2009 12:53 AM CDT up reply actions

Blasted! How can I forget Mr. Kness? He never gets the credit he deserves. How many EMOY awards have come and gone with no mention of Tim Kness? My apologies.

by theonlyromeo on Aug 19, 2009 1:02 AM CDT up reply actions

Keep on making these kinds of oversights and it’ll be more “theo” for you after all. =]

From under the radar to hanging in the rafters - Big50
5 in 10

by J.R. Wilco on Aug 19, 2009 1:23 AM CDT up reply actions

I really think Buford really does have a chance at GMOY look at what he has done to this team espically if they win the first seed. Manu thinks he is okay,Pop say he is 100%. I think it is a great idea to keep Manu As healty as possible. Maybe rest him on some back to backs. I just hope he plays in the games im going to see him play in.

GO SPURS GO
SPURS 2010 NBA Champions (if team is healty LoL)

by Manu-20 on Aug 19, 2009 2:04 AM CDT up reply actions

Then you would miss next year’s championship.

We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Aug 19, 2009 9:26 AM CDT up reply actions

Uggghhh. Chickens. Eggs. Hatching. Stop it.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney
I don't like chatty. I don't do chatty. I like quiet. Quiet and mean. Those are my people. - Nurse Jackie

by bellasa on Aug 19, 2009 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions

I think we need to really attack the starting schedule. I’d much rather have the freedom to rest players during the Rodeo Road trip and March.

by BlaseE on Aug 19, 2009 9:56 AM CDT up reply actions

I think they still can… it’s a deep team, they don’t need a perfectly-conditioned Manu to win.

ACLs are like crutches. They’re only for the weaklings who can’t get along without them. -jollyrogerwilco

by Tim C. on Aug 19, 2009 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions

Yeah, I’m not commenting on the conditioning of Manu or Duncan. I’m just saying the beginning of the season has more easily winnable games than the second half. I’d rather us go 80% to beat easy teams when we want to go 65% than go 120% when we want to go 80%. Sorry to bring in meaningless numbers, but hopefully that makes sense. I also have a vested interest in the home schedule which dominates the first half of the season.

by BlaseE on Aug 19, 2009 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions

Makes sense to me. Less risk for injuries towards the end of the year too. I wouldn’t mind seeing Duncan or Manu on the bench sipping a margarita for a few games of the Rodeo Road trip.

"We suck on 'D. Both individually and team-wise, we suck. We're pretty consistent that way. I don't know if I have an answer to that. If I did, we wouldn't suck quite so bad." - Popovich

by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Aug 19, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions

That would be the oppiste of what the spurs do. They ussaly make that extra push during the all star break. Also take in consideration how long it will take the players to come togther.

GO SPURS GO
SPURS 2010 NBA Champions (if team is healty LoL)

by Manu-20 on Aug 19, 2009 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions