Manu’s Block on D-Wade

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This is a spectacular play on the part of Ginobili. Aside from being extremely clutch (the Spurs were up by 3 points with around a minute and a half left when the block occurred), one of the more difficult feats in the Association may be blocking D-Wade without committing a foul. Few players draw contact as well as Wade. It also demonstrates Manu’s underrated leaping ability (best exemplified by the high number of rebounds he pulls down for a SG).

  • Kyle

    Loved the block. Particularly the look that Wade gave the ref afterwards.

  • John

    Aside from the block, look at he owned Shawn Marion. Both plays were simply awesome. Stuff of legend? You bet!!!

    http://mundoalbiceleste.blogspot.com/2009/01/nba-news-manu-clutch-block-on-d-wade.html

  • Perception & Reality

    You should note here that Tony was a factor here. He made D Wade pick up the dribble who really didn’t jump high or explode going to the rim.

    Is Joe Smith a good defender? Can he defend 4?

    Can you write sometime about Mason? His background and what you think?

  • Timothy Varner

    Perception:

    Smith has short comings, no doubt. But in terms of those within the realm of possible acquisition, he’s the best. Even with his short comings, he’s a major upgrade. I’d put the chances on getting Smith somewhere around the odds of Popovich saying, “Let’s just run. Forget defense!”

  • Perception & Reality

    Timothy:

    Pop won’t never do that. lol ..well unless our major problem lies on offense rather than defense. We’ve had problems on O last season bc of the lack of D.

    Anyway…

    Do you think we have a good chance of getting him? I heard Celtics are really interested in Joe Smith….

    In that case, I would get him, even if it’s just to prevent them from getting him. Damn..they don’t need any more upgrade.