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Fabricio Oberto, the starting center on the Spurs’ 2007 title team, was at practice Wednesday doing some work for a TV network that is sending features back to Argentina about the Spurs and Manu Ginobili. The sixth man is the undisputed star of the “golden generation” Argentina national team that won the gold medal at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. One of the most popular teammates in recent Spurs history, Oberto visited with old friends, former teammates and media members still around from his playing days. Oberto walked off the court with Tim Duncan, his frontcourt mate from 2005-09. “Absolutely great to see him,” Duncan said. “One of the all-time greats.” San Antonio Express-News

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Manu Ginobili: All my respect & support to JasonCollins. Thanks to his courage perhaps someday an athlete's sexual preference will be irrelevant. Congrats. Twitter @manuginobili

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“It is the toughest award they give away because players don’t vote,” Ginobili said. “It’s the player that (goes) against other players who know. Sometimes the best rebounder is not the best defender; or the best in steals is not a great defender. He just gambles a lot. It could be (an award for players to choose), but it’s been going on for so many years. It’s not that I’m complaining, but probably we do know better than the media.” San Antonio Express-News

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Dwain Price: "He's a huge key with what we do. He's been here a long time and really knows our system." - #Spurs PG Tony Parker on teammate Manu Ginobili Twitter @DwainPrice

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Jeff McDonald: Could Ginobili's workload increase again in Game 2? Depends, Pop says, but maybe. Twitter @JMcDonald_SAEN

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If Ginobili ever decided to Tweet during a game, he says he would confine his comments to messages of support. “I’m not going to criticize plays, or we should have run that or this,” Ginobili said. “It’s not my style.” San Antonio Express-News

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Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said after Sunday’s Game 1 victory over the Lakers he would stay up all night worrying how guard Manu Ginobili’s body responded to its most significant workload in more than a month. Popovich, perhaps, could rest just a little easier Monday night. “I’m feeling good,” Ginobili said after a light practice. “A little tight, of course, for playing after such a long time. But I didn’t play much, either. I feel really good.” San Antonio Express-News

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Kevin Ding: Popovich said Tony Parker is "healthy" and suggested Manu Ginobili (hamstring) will be limited to 25-30 minutes. Twitter @KevinDing

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Bryant has called Ginobili one of his favorite matchups, but the feeling is not mutual. It’s nothing personal. Ginobili, just back from a strained hamstring that sidelined him for nine straight games, isn’t going to miss chasing the fourth-leading scorer in NBA history around the court for major minutes. “Definitely not,” he said, smiling. “I really appreciate what he said. Of course playing against him makes you better, for sure. He challenges you on every possession. But I’m not going to miss him.” San Antonio Express-News

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Asked if he felt ready for the postseason to begin, Ginobili said, “It’s a little too early to tell.” “I missed like 17 days,” Ginobili said. “You don’t get it back on one play.” San Antonio Express-News

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Spurs coach Gregg Popovich says injured guard Manu Ginobili is “progressing” in his rehabilitation from a strained right hamstring. One day — perhaps soon — the team’s medical staff will clear the 35-year-old sixth man for full contact. Then, a familiar dance will begin. “He’ll be all over me (to play),” Popovich said. “I’ll try to hold him back, and he’ll push me and abuse me and threaten me so he can get on the court. Then we’ll come to some sort of compromise, once the medical staff says he’s OK.” San Antonio Express-News

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Manu Ginobili is expected to miss three to four weeks with a strained right hamstring, the Spurs announced Monday. The timetable puts Ginobili’s availability for the first round of the playoffs in jeopardy. The Spurs, who lead Oklahoma City by 1.5 games atop the Western Conference standings, have nine more regular season games, including tonight’s road contest at Memphis. The postseason begins on April 20. San Antonio Express-News

San Antonio Spurs, Manu Ginobili, Injuries 

San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili is expected to miss three-to-four weeks with a strained right hamstring, the team announced on Monday. The injury occurred during the first quarter of the Spurs vs. L.A. Clippers game on March 29. USA Today Sports

San Antonio Spurs, Manu Ginobili, Injuries 

The right hamstring strain that knocked Spurs guard Manu Ginobili out of Friday’s game against the Clippers is going to keep him on the sidelines for weeks, rather than days, according to Spurs coach Gregg Popovich. The 35-year-old two-time All-Star suffered the injury on a drive to the basket late in the first quarter. He did not return, and the Spurs will be without him for an extended period, perhaps into the playoffs. “It’s more than days,” Popovich said. “It’s more like weeks, unfortunately. It’s a huge blow for us because he’s the guy that allows our second team to do what they’ve been doing all year long. It’s a huge loss for that group, and in game situations, it’s a tough one because he’s one of two guys, he and Tony (Parker), are the creators who make things happen for everybody else on the court. “It’s an unfortunate loss at this point of the season.” San Antonio Express-News

San Antonio Spurs, Manu Ginobili, Injuries 

Popovich said Ginobili’s response to treatment will determine whether he will be ready to play by the time the playoffs begin. The regular season concludes April 17, with the first playoff games scheduled for April 20. “It could (stretch into the playoffs),” Popovich said. “We don’t know how his leg is going to react. We’re doing everything we can.” Ginobili has missed 14 games this season with a variety of ailments, including a strain of his left hamstring. Ginobili’s loss was felt in Sunday’s game against the Heat, who double-teamed Parker on nearly every pick-and-roll play. “Without Manu, Tony is a guy who has to generate things for us, and they pretty much took him out with all their double-teams and hard hedges,” Popovich said. “We didn’t generate offense anywhere else except through Timmy (Duncan).” San Antonio Express-News

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Spurs coach Gregg Popovich puts Manu Ginobili’s timetable to return from a strained right hamstring at weeks rather than days, a significant setback to the team’s pre-playoff preparation. “It’s a huge blow for us,” he said, “because he’s the guy that allows our second team to do what they’ve been doing all year long. “It’s a huge loss for that group, and in game situations it’s a tough one because he’s one of two guys, he and Tony (Parker), are the creators who make things happen for everybody else on the court. It’s an unfortunate loss at this point of the season.” San Antonio Express-News

San Antonio Spurs, Manu Ginobili, Injuries 

Reserve guard Manu Ginobili has been officially ruled out for Sunday’s home game against the defending champion Heat with a strained right hamstring, the Spurs announced Saturday. A timetable for his return was not immediately provided. Ginobili has already missed 13 games this season with back spasms, a thigh bruise and now strains in both hamstrings. He is averaging 11.9 points, 4.6 assists and 3.4 rebounds in his 11th season. San Antonio Express-News

San Antonio Spurs, Manu Ginobili, Injuries 

He really didn't have much proof to the claims as the Spurs never advertise for the away team's fan base. They never said Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginobili were actually going to be there and such claims were going to be made by the Miami Heat. He wouldn't sue his favorite team of course, so decided to take his frustrations out on the away team. As of today, McGuinness has dropped his claim against the Spurs but has not replied to any attempts of being reached. McGuinness did not immediately respond to an email Friday seeking comment about dismissal of his lawsuit. This lawsuit may have scared teams into playing some of their players in either a meaningless game or sacrificing rest for the playoffs, but it seems they can breathe a sigh of relief for now. After all, the Spurs are watching out for their organization and fan base and not the other team's. ProjectSpurs.com

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Do you consider yourself being a Spur for the rest of your career? Manu Ginobili: After this season I'll have a better idea, but my guess is that yeah, I'll be a Spur for life. reddit

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What is the funniest story of Coach Popovich that you can think of? enlace Manu Ginobili: His end of quarter interviews are pretty funny to me. I don't get to listen to them live, but somebody always sends it to me afterwards. reddit

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