When Manu slammed “the dunk” on Chris Bosh in game 5, the
long-time voice of Spurs radio Bill Schoening screamed “Oh Manu, that is why you do the
voodoo!”
This might be the last thing I’ll remember from the great
Argentinian. I’m almost certain that he will retire after this year because
he’s noticeably in pain. In a recent interview with an Argentinian daily he
said, “Everything hurts,” which is an obvious indicator to me. This is the spur
I’ll miss the most.
I’ve been watching the regular season and playoff games like
they’re history, because they are. Manu is still hell-bent on making San Anto’s
heart stop while he throws a deadly bullet pass in the middle of 4 defenders. I
laugh every time. He could be hobbled and broken, and still find ways to scare
the crap out of us.
Duncan and Pop have won more playoff games together than any
other duo in NBA history. Timmy single handedly won game 2 with 28 points and some
obscene amount of rebounds I can’t remember. All while he was guarded by DeAndre
Jordon—who was 10 years old when he watched the big fundamental hoist his first
Larry O’ Brian trophy.
Now Kawhi knows it’s his turn. Somewhere in his shy
demeanor, his confidence is budding. I don’t need to talk about whi, because
everyone else is noticing him. DPOY and MVP could just be stepping stones for
what is to come in the next few years. But we all know this. Even if the dudes
lose this series, Kawhi will give spurs fans a reason to hope. His hands are
big enough to wave goodbye to silver legends, and feed the fire they left
burning.
