Poll: My favorite "not-new" Spur is . . .
by olf on Sep 10, 2009 5:09 PM CDT
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PrintIn a Ptr Poll conducted last week we learned that DeJuan Blair (45%) barely edges-out Richard Jefferson (38%) as the favorite or most exciting "new" Spur this season. So to follow that up, this week we're asking: Who is your favorite "not-new" Spur?
Not-new is the best term we could come up with. God knows we didn't want to use "old" and Spur in the same sentence. And "used" or even "previously owned" didn't seem right either.
So we started with the roster on Spurs.com and deleted out anyone who was not with the team last year. We also excluded two free agents who were on the team last year but are unlikely to be back. (If we made a mistake please leave a comment and we'll try to correct it.)
Some participants in last week's poll asked for the opportunity to "vote for the revitalized, rehabilitated Manu" (apparently that is the answer to everything for some.). So this week you'll get your chance.
Also, a "none of the above" choice is included to accommodate people like Marcus Haislip's mom and grandma. "All of the above" was not included because that is just a way to avoid choosing.
So now it is time to step up Spur lovers and tell us: Who is your favorite "not-new" Spur?
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Duncan.
The greatest power forward of all time.
"If you think Tony Parker is better than Manu Ginobili, you need to stop drinking before you come in here." - Charles Barkley, to Kenny Smith.
Who is “we”?
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Sep 10, 2009 5:21 PM CDT reply actions
OK it was me. (I was just trying to be modest.)
Haters beware: Kobe's drive for 5 starts now!-SLAM Magazine
No offense, Olf… but you’re not even a Spurs fan. So how can it be “we”?
Unless you’ve come to your senses… then “we” is totally acceptable.
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
Hey thanks again for keeping me straight and all. I tried to post it in a respectful manner but I know what you’re saying. Actually the results were more interesting than we I expected.
Am I right to presume you are a Manu voter?
By the way, I posted a similar poll on another team’s site and so far 10 whole comments (including 2 by a Blazer fan if you can believe that.)
Haters beware: Kobe's drive for 5 starts now!-SLAM Magazine
Wow. I guess I see why you’re over here so much.
BTW, for whom did you vote?
From under the radar to hanging in the rafters - Big50
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BTW, for whom did you vote?
I don’t really have a favorite Spur so I didn’t vote. But if you forced me to pick one I’d probably go with the majority here.
Wow. I guess I see why you’re over here so much.
To be fair to the guys back on my SBN planet there hasn’t been much local team action this off-season. But the most active post was 2 dudes arguing/bickering about nothing/anything – not my thing at all. Amusingly, though the second most active post was about some Spur fans declaring their team the “team of the decade” – nuf said about that.
During the season I like the L A Times blog best and hopefully things are about to pick up there. But you can’t reply directly to comments and they need to be “approved” by the moderator before they’re visible which effectively means you can’t discuss anything.
Haters beware: Kobe's drive for 5 starts now!-SLAM Magazine
Since when are we here at PtR concerned with being fair to them over there.
From under the radar to hanging in the rafters - Big50
5 in 10
That’s funny, in case you didn’t look, I am the only other person to vote for him. I know they say he’s always hurt and will never amount to anything but I’ve liked him ever since Shaq knocked him down and then he came right back and put on a spin move and dunked on Shaq who then threw a punch at him – that big turd. (I enjoy that every time I see it.)
Haters beware: Kobe's drive for 5 starts now!-SLAM Magazine
I hadn’t seen that. I was going to say he was the lesser of all the evils, but honestly, he doesn’t really bother me that much at all. I respect his game and how much work he has put in because he did have a lot of doubters when he was drafted. My second choice would probably be Morrison because his Gonzaga team was so much fun to watch when he was lighting up the scoreboard there.
I remember that play, I was watching the game with my Lakers neighbors at the last place where I lived. It was pretty cool I have to admit.
If you haven't lived with a squirrel, you haven't lived. - Bob Ross
Snaq’s such a punk.
Exhibit A: He went over Bynum’s back (no call) and pulled him down by his neck/shoulder (no call) in order to get his put-back dunk.
Exhibit B: He was pwned by Bynum’s lightning quick post move and dunk.
Exhibit C: When Bynum came back down and gave him a little elbow to show that he wasn’t going to let Snaq push him around, the Big Delay held him while delivering his forearm and stared him down.
Exhibit D: Then, after the foul was called, he went into staring-off-into-the-distance-I-didn’t-do-nuthin’ mode.
Dude just makes me sick sometimes.
From under the radar to hanging in the rafters - Big50
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Let’s change “sometimes” to “most all of the time.”
From under the radar to hanging in the rafters - Big50
5 in 10
Great, now I feel like that was a bitchy response on my part. Usually people have to meet me before discovering that asset of my personality. (Right, Wayne?)
Damn… is my Manu showing? How did that happen?
Actually I felt weird voting… I did indeed vote for Manu, but it easily could have been Timmy D. And I like Tony. I really, really do – don’t let anyone tell you anything different.
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
::nods head::
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Sep 11, 2009 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Wayne saw your asset when he met you?
If you haven't lived with a squirrel, you haven't lived. - Bob Ross
Yeah, I asked him to check if it was infected.
He said he didn’t think gold teeth usually get infected, but he did check it out. Turns out he was right.
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
This is one weird blog.
Bella, thanks for doing you best to make it that way.
From under the radar to hanging in the rafters - Big50
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Did you just call me weird?
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
Why you big flatterer, you…
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
You found me out.
Please don’t start calling me Haskell.
From under the radar to hanging in the rafters - Big50
5 in 10
I’m not wikiing that. Wikkiing? whatever… not doing it. Explain, please.
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
Apparently you haven’t watched enough ’50s television. Eddie Haskell. Leave It To Beaver. Schmoozer extraordinaire and expert troublemaker.
My people call it "sarcasm." - Lauri
Nope, never saw it… but it’s a pop classic.
However, with JRW you can never be sure… he usually goes for a more obscure reference.
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
I would have, believe me, but I couldn’t think of anyone who epitomized brown-nosing flatterers more than Eddie Haskell.
with JRW you can never be sure
Wow, I may have found my new sig. Big50 getting bumped by Bella? What would the betting line be on that?
From under the radar to hanging in the rafters - Big50
5 in 10
Great, now I feel like that was a bitchy response on my part.
Hmm let’s see. . . well if you’re worried about me (which is a big if I know) don’t be. I got thick skin. Like wearing my team’s jersey into a rival’s arena, I’m under no illusions. And if it makes you feel any better, I do hope my team always and forever beats the hell out of your team – at least until you guys get as pathetic as the Suns – then it’ll just be boring.
And btw I posted this poll (and the last one) for purely selfish reasons. Because after all the stuff I’ve read this off-season I was curious how people would vote.
Haters beware: Kobe's drive for 5 starts now!-SLAM Magazine
Did you vote for Ian? You’re the only person I know of that might, since you got to know him so well at SL.
ACLs are like crutches. They’re only for the weaklings who can’t get along without them. -jollyrogerwilco
Nope, it wasn’t me. I was even going to put up a comment that it wasn’t me when I saw it.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Sep 10, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions
DUNCAN!!!
For me, there is no choice but Duncan as a lifelong Spurs fan born in SA. I can understand voting for Manu or someone else if they made you a Spurs fan, or voting for someone else if you are voting on most attractive Spur or some other weird criteria, but George Hill doesn’t even have any votes yet….
Yeah, there’s no reason to have this poll. Do we love Manu? Yes, but Timmeh is the GOAT.
ACLs are like crutches. They’re only for the weaklings who can’t get along without them. -jollyrogerwilco
Just curious, is your comment meant for the 45% (at this point) who voted for someone other than the goat?
Haters beware: Kobe's drive for 5 starts now!-SLAM Magazine
Can we like, break it down to who’s your favorite among the Big Three and the non-Big Three? I wanted to cast my vote for Ginger and/or Albatross, then I imagined TD staring me down as I was about to click on someone else’s name and felt compelled to vote for him.
by silverandblack_davis on Sep 10, 2009 7:19 PM CDT reply actions
TD will “let” you up with paintballs if you vote for anyone else.
ACLs are like crutches. They’re only for the weaklings who can’t get along without them. -jollyrogerwilco
I’ve been contemplating an “All-Time Favorite Spur” poll, for awhile. I suppose I’d list those players in the HOF, and who have had jerseys retired/pending (Ice, Moore, Avery, Seanm Bruce, Admiral)…and some current/past favs (TD, TP, Manu, Worm).
"If you think Tony Parker is better than Manu Ginobili, you need to stop drinking before you come in here." - Charles Barkley, to Kenny Smith.
I just created three different PTR accounts in order to vote correctly
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
They did it to piss you off. :)
Or maybe Ian himself signed up to the blog twice, since he got to know ATS during summer league.
ACLs are like crutches. They’re only for the weaklings who can’t get along without them. -jollyrogerwilco
Ha, that’s what I was going to comment but decided to go with the rare triple double…..So many options.
It is officially called a triple bumble.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Sep 10, 2009 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions
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Straight from the No-Stat Zone to your computer!
Dunkin' Cheerleaders
How you doing guys, been reading this site for a while. I finally decided to join in. I’m surprised at the lack of love for Tony Parker. But Tim is the man.
Well, I thought it was vox populi that Manu had a lot of fans.
Welcome, Lord. Always great to have more people join in the fun.
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Dunkin' Cheerleaders
Welcome to PTR Lord! (I’ll spare you the Three Six Mafia references! …Woops! j/k)
"If you think Tony Parker is better than Manu Ginobili, you need to stop drinking before you come in here." - Charles Barkley, to Kenny Smith.
by Ed (dfjmed) on Sep 10, 2009 11:45 PM CDT up reply actions
You could always vote for him, guys. :)
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OK, hate to pat myself on the back too much but I find the voting pretty interesting so far. Plus the word favorite is a more emotional reaction than the more rational “best player” or “means most to the team”, etc.
And it makes me wonder who voted for the guys who only got a few votes so far. I’d totally rec this poll if I could. :)
Haters beware: Kobe's drive for 5 starts now!-SLAM Magazine
There, I recced it for you. Recced it good.
Straight from the No-Stat Zone to your computer!
Dunkin' Cheerleaders
I think the Hill votes came from the womenfolk ’round these parts.
ACLs are like crutches. They’re only for the weaklings who can’t get along without them. -jollyrogerwilco
Yeah. I figured that. But I do wonder who voted for Bonner – not meaning it as an insult even – just curious.
Haters beware: Kobe's drive for 5 starts now!-SLAM Magazine
Good point. I was thinking maybe someone who went to school with him or a relative. And again I don’t mean it as an insult. Just a surprise over the big 3 you know.
Haters beware: Kobe's drive for 5 starts now!-SLAM Magazine
Sorry. I know many of the PtRisms but not the ginger one.
Haters beware: Kobe's drive for 5 starts now!-SLAM Magazine
The whole “ginger” concept was used in a pretty brilliant South Park episode about the irrationality of prejudices.
WWTD?
You forgot to include Eva. And when you do one for the Lakers, you can include Jack. :)
ACLs are like crutches. They’re only for the weaklings who can’t get along without them. -jollyrogerwilco
Do you know what surprised me about the results—and I am honestly not kidding—is that Duncan has more votes than the combination of 20 a/b. It seems like Manu gets way more love than anyone at PTR. I think maybe the Manu fans are just more vocal about their man love than the Duncan fans. The Duncan fans follow their leader and are more stoic, or hreserved in their comments. They’re the silent majority—or maybe I just notice the Manu Maniacs more because I’m one of them (BTW, we are all Manu fans and Duncan fans. I hope that part is clear. I didn’t mean to make this sound like you can only like one of them).
Recced like a car.
I prefer to think that you can be a Manu maniac while still having Timmeh as your favorite player. There’s plenty of love to go around.
ACLs are like crutches. They’re only for the weaklings who can’t get along without them. -jollyrogerwilco
By the way Timmy is my 2nd favorite player in the league.
Some other favorites that might be more surprising.
Fave non-Spur: Vinsanity (yeah, I’d be pretty happy if we had gotten him, but getting RJ was a fantastic move)
Favorite retired player (Spur or otherwise): Hakeem Olajuwon
I’m with you on Hakeem (he’s right next to #50, for me) but can’t share your appreciation of Vinc Carte.
From under the radar to hanging in the rafters - Big50
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How can I vote when there’s no Jacque Vaughn option?
If you haven't lived with a squirrel, you haven't lived. - Bob Ross
I don’t know who to vote for, so I refuse to take part in this.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
Liar. You voted – I saw you.
ACLs are like crutches. They’re only for the weaklings who can’t get along without them. -jollyrogerwilco
Dang! That was my “I was playing golf, please don’t search my car” alibi. This world needs to learn to take a person’s word for it. Geesh!
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Sep 11, 2009 1:07 AM CDT up reply actions
Timmeh will always be my favorite. As long as he is around to hug that roundball to his chest, there can be no other for me.
WWTD?
Manu is an incredible player and way underrated as you all know. Love him and I actually kind’ve emulate my own game after him with that “Euro step” but I gotta go with Timmeh. He is the rock the Spurs are built on.
Good for you, Rich. Like many who have attempted it, I tried Manu’s Euro step once and went home with two sprained ankles.
by silverandblack_davis on Sep 11, 2009 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I don’t like seeing Manu and “two sprained” in any sentence together. Not even that one I just wrote……..
LOL. Lets not talk about sprained ankles, I’m afraid the picture might make an appearance. Heck, for that matter, I’m just getting over one after grabbing a rebound and landing on someone’s foot. When you hear something pop in your ankle, it’s never a good thing :(
yeah i sprained my ankle like a month ago weaving into the lane, trying to avoid this guy i play with who’s like 6’ 7" with hops. granted im 6’ 2" but thats still a significant height advantage.
5" is quite a bit, especially if you take into account wing span. I got to play today with an ankle brace, it sucks having to wear one =/
Ankle braces aren't fun, but
It beats hours of being in horrible pain followed by days of annoying pain followed by having to wonder whether it’s safe to go back to playing the game you love because you don’t want to get hurt again.
From under the radar to hanging in the rafters - Big50
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Agreed. I always play wearing two ankle braces that lace up, then wrap around figure-style, then tie at the top. I don’t even have ankles anymore, I just have two long tubes with flaps on the end that I use to run with.
I'm comfortable winning -- Emmanuel Ginobili
Jolly, wear a helmet next time you step back onto the teather-ball court. Btw, you are supposed to hit the ball with your HAND….
Favorite Spur
I voted for Manu, not because he is better than Tony or Timmie, but because he is more entertaining. He is such a magician on the court and can pull off passes that few can match. When he is healthy he causes problems that opponents can’t solve. He sees the court better than Tony and is sneaky quick on defense. He plays smart, but sometimes he overdoes it a bit and gets ahead of his teammates. But that’s part of his bag of tricks.
by jimjule on Sep 20, 2009 3:26 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
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