Why does Manu Ginobili not start but is one of the best players on the Spurs it doesn't make any sense to me?
2007-06-14 16:28:27 · 10 answers · asked by a1c_big_tex 3 in Sports ➔ Basketball
They use him as a secondary weapon. He could easily start but he is a huge threat off the bench because he comes in and is usually matched up against the other teams secondary line-up. Then its allot easier for the Spurs to go on their runs and beat down the other ream because usually their bench doesn't match up or their starters have had a chance to get a little tired. Also think about it. What better player in the league would you rather see come on the court when one of your starters are struggling.
2007-06-14 20:27:11 · answer #1 · answered by Tee W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at all of the good teams in the NBA. What makes them better than most other teams is the fact that they have a "Manu-type" coming off of the bench. This means that once a starter comes off of the floor, the Spurs, in this case never miss a beat. Look at the old Bulls team, the Showtime Lakers, even the Miami Heat a couple of years back, how about the Rockets in the mid 90's. Can you see where I am headed with this. All of the teams I mentioned won championships. Rest assure that while the top 2 or 3 players where key cogs they valued and relied on the "Go-to-Guy" off of the bench. Another thing worth noting is the fact that Manu doesn't mind coming off of the bench, nor does he have to warm up once he enters the game. Remember, several all-star caliber players have been 6th men who could have started in the NBA, including hall of fame Boston Celtic, Kevin McHale. More recently, guys like Mike Miller, Ben Gordon, and Leandro Barbosa have all come off of the bench with much success. As a matter of fact all of them have been named 6th man of the year at some point in their careers.
2007-06-14 16:56:23 · answer #2 · answered by Cash 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because he is an energy guy. When he comes in the game, he usually is playing against a 2nd string defender. He can then get in his groove and be able to make more plays when the starters come back on defense. He just doesnt fit into the starting lineup very well.. but better as a spark off the bench. Even though he doesnt start, he will still end up playing most of the game.
2007-06-14 17:33:45 · answer #3 · answered by jmf 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same could be said about many players in NBA history. John Havlicek, while he was a starter for the Celtics, had his best seasons as a 6th man. Michael Cooper for the Lakers was a great 6th man who could have started for those teams. Cedric Maxwell was an all star one year and a sixth man two years later for the Celtics. The list goes on and on. It isn't about talent. It's about what a team needs out of its players.
2007-06-14 17:04:29 · answer #4 · answered by BillH 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's better coming off the bench. Coming in in the middle of a quarter often rejuvenates the rest of the team and gives them a little shot in the arm to get them pumped up again.
2007-06-14 16:33:16 · answer #5 · answered by Alice K 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Keep the bench deep. With him coming in brand new deep into the quarter, he's a better asset off the bench..
2007-06-14 16:37:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its because he has a hard name to pronounce and i just got felt up by a stripper.
2007-06-14 21:01:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
so he can win 6th man of the year. and to wake up the team when he comes in
2007-06-14 16:36:34 · answer #8 · answered by Miguel C 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They do that to catch teams off guard?
2007-06-14 16:31:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
he is WHITE duh easy answer. This is the NBA, not the MLB.
2007-06-14 17:01:03 · answer #10 · answered by Joe Bonarman 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋