Two of a Kind

I didn't even read the article.<br>
It's about the picture to me. <p><!--EZCODE CENTER START--><div style="text-align:center"><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://nl.msnusers.com/_Secure/0OwD7d!kUbmI41zzLQ6DPI*FYQ3ceK!EAGHsn7Ds1fk822dJP8FoQFBq5*nMDTPoFUQzLb73iIzUWLmz5RhMQODGBigU7lIPm/alamo50.jpg"/><!--EZCODE IMAGE END--></div><!--EZCODE CENTER END--></p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://p204.ezboard.com/bsanantoniospurs62937.showUserPublicProfile?gid=alamo50>alamo50</A>  <IMG HEIGHT=10 WIDTH=10 SRC="http://www.geldersevlaggenhandel.nl/images/animnetherlands.gif" BORDER=0> at: 12/29/04 5:16 pm<br></i>

It should be interesting the way things turn out this summer. Luis Scola, who was the undisputed MVP in the final game of the Olympics is apparently willing to take only half of the MLE. Devin Brown is a free agent and the other half of the MLE could be used on him if the negotiations with Scola go as plannned. If not, I believe the Spurs still have early Bird Rights, which allows us to go over the cap and sign him. However, we all know that Holt has already stated that he does not plan on going over the cap again because of the luxury tax. Yet, things can still take a different turn with the new CBA agreement coming this summer.<br>
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Now, we also have some upcoming prospects in Sergei Karaulov, who is from Uzbekistan and was playing for a small team in Jakutsk last year. Now, Karaulov moved up to BC Khimky Moscow (Russia-A Superleague) this year. He's only 23 years of age, is 7-0, and is putting up some good numbers. We all know that Pop is a wonderful scout and one of the places he likes looking for players is in Russia, where he is fluent in Russian and has attended some leagues like CSKA Moscow . Although, Sergei is a little unknown right now I believe Pop feels like Sergei can possibly at the very least be a back up center of the future.<br>
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Next, we have Viktor Sanikidze who is 19 and is a freakish SF. Viktor is already playing for his national team in Georgia and if it was not for his early entry (NBA Rule) in last years draft, Viktor could have easily been a lottery pick in either this years up coming draft or in 2006. <br>
<p></p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://p204.ezboard.com/bsanantoniospurs62937.showUserPublicProfile?gid=thesick1>TheSick1</A> at: 12/29/04 5:18 pm<br></i>

No Ginofan, I get "the gist" of the article very well. Just don't erase the face of David and replace it with a question mark no mather what great article goes with it.<br>
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And if anybody is still not aware that Manu is the 2nd scoring option than there is something wrong with them. <p><!--EZCODE CENTER START--><div style="text-align:center"><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://nl.msnusers.com/_Secure/0OwD7d!kUbmI41zzLQ6DPI*FYQ3ceK!EAGHsn7Ds1fk822dJP8FoQFBq5*nMDTPoFUQzLb73iIzUWLmz5RhMQODGBigU7lIPm/alamo50.jpg"/><!--EZCODE IMAGE END--></div><!--EZCODE CENTER END--></p><i></i>

Let's be fair now. Alamo is very serious about his admiration for David Robinson. Just because we may not feel the exact same way, we do not have the right to ridicule. Mandy, its just like if someone were to insult you about the way you feel about Manu. I like Manu but I am probably not as dedicated of a fan to him as you are and that is cool. I would not have the right to make fun of you because of that. You also might not react the same way to a Gino pic the way Alamo is to the DRob pic. That is ok too. Something that may offend one person does not neccessarily offend the next and we have to respect that. Alamo...bro. Its all good. While I know you would tear Sam a new one in a debate, the young brother is just trying to illustrate a point. He is asking the question about who will step up with Timmy. Although I don't know if I would ever refer to David Robinson as a sidekick. But that's me. <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :) --><img src=http://www.sahoops.net/smilies/smile.gif ALT=":)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>We few, we band of brothers. For he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother.</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--></p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://p204.ezboard.com/bsanantoniospurs62937.showUserPublicProfile?gid=samikeyp>SAmikeyp</A>  <IMG HEIGHT=10 WIDTH=10 SRC="http://www.currensnet.com/Pagemill/texas.gif" BORDER=0> at: 12/29/04 5:48 pm<br></i>

<!--EZCODE QUOTE START--><blockquote><strong><em>Quote:</em></strong><hr>And if anybody is still not aware that Manu is the 2nd scoring option than there is something wrong with them.<hr></blockquote><!--EZCODE QUOTE END--><br>
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I'll see your baseless assumptions about my take on DRob and raise you one solid debate!<br>
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Manu was the second scoring option for the first few games of the season. After that, Devin took over and Manu fell into his role as more of a special teams person. Parker, meanwhile, has recorded season highs in points in the last two consecutive games.<br>
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Manu plays a role for us very similar to the Rangers in Iraq. It's the infantry that take out most the opponent, and they are the faces for the war that you see on the news. But the special teams like the Rangers, meanwhile, fill a very specific role which is more vital to the US's success in the war than anyone else. They take out the main targets, and they often go unnoticed. The Rangers prefer it that way.<br>
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Manu does the job of the Rangers on the Spurs. He gets the steals, sparks the runs, hustles for key rebounds, and harasses the opponent until they cave in. Manu is not the face of the Spurs' offense, and he likes it that way. He makes calculated, intelligent, and above all, symbolic plays that help the Spurs secure their victory. <br>
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There is an arguement to be made for almost all of the players I listed to be the second scoring option. However, Manu does not appear to be, right now at least, Duncan's offensive sidekick.<br>
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"I'll see your baseless assumptions about my take on DRob"<br>
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You lose.<br>
Stand up and walk away. <p><!--EZCODE CENTER START--><div style="text-align:center"><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://nl.msnusers.com/_Secure/0OwD7d!kUbmI41zzLQ6DPI*FYQ3ceK!EAGHsn7Ds1fk822dJP8FoQFBq5*nMDTPoFUQzLb73iIzUWLmz5RhMQODGBigU7lIPm/alamo50.jpg"/><!--EZCODE IMAGE END--></div><!--EZCODE CENTER END--></p><i></i>

I don't think you did get the "gist" of it at all Alamo, or else you would've had something better to say than to comment on the article picture. It's not like he's defacing DRob...it's an intro to the article. <p><!--EZCODE CENTER START--><div style="text-align:center"> <!--EZCODE UNDERLINE START--><span style="text-decoration:underline"><!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong><!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.nba.com/allstar2005/asb/eng/ballot.html" target="top">VOTE GINOBILI 4 ALL-STAR 2005</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--></span><!--EZCODE UNDERLINE END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE QUOTE START--><blockquote><strong><em>Quote:</em></strong><hr>I didn't even read the article.<br>
It's about the picture to me.<hr></blockquote><!--EZCODE QUOTE END--> <br>
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You realy don't get it, do ya?<br>
I don't blame you though. <p><!--EZCODE CENTER START--><div style="text-align:center"><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://nl.msnusers.com/_Secure/0OwD7d!kUbmI41zzLQ6DPI*FYQ3ceK!EAGHsn7Ds1fk822dJP8FoQFBq5*nMDTPoFUQzLb73iIzUWLmz5RhMQODGBigU7lIPm/alamo50.jpg"/><!--EZCODE IMAGE END--></div><!--EZCODE CENTER END--></p><i></i>

Alamo, I understand where you are coming from.<br>
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Sam, good article. <p></p><i></i>

Thanks Mikey, for clearing that all up in a civilized and respectful manner. <p></p><i></i>

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Them's fightin' words where I come from! Pick your second. <br>
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"Sidekick" "partner" whatever. It's all the same <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :rolleyes --><img src=http://www.sahoops.net/smilies/rolleyes.gif ALT=":rolleyes"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p>+++++++++++++++++++++++<br>
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Mandy loves Gino, Blondie loves Malik and I love Horry - but I don't think any of us would have a problem with a picture with their faces having a question mark over it if it were in the context of an article such as this.<br>
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Great article Sam, is it on the front page? It should be. <p><!--EZCODE CENTER START--><div style="text-align:center"><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://www.mistilynn.com/temp/banner.jpg" style="border:0;"/><!--EZCODE IMAGE END--></div><!--EZCODE CENTER END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE QUOTE START--><blockquote><strong><em>Quote:</em></strong><hr>Mandy loves Gino, Blondie loves Malik and I love Horry <hr></blockquote><!--EZCODE QUOTE END--><br>
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And I love walking fine lines. <p>+++++++++++++++++++++++<br>
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<!--EZCODE QUOTE START--><blockquote><strong><em>Quote:</em></strong><hr>And I love walking fine lines.<hr></blockquote><!--EZCODE QUOTE END--> <br>
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