2007 NT: Manu won't be in Las Vegas

[alermac]

It's pretty much confirmed that Ginóbili won't play in Las Vegas' Tournament of the Americas, due to Spurs' advice. San Antonio has told him, in exchange for that, that he will be free to play in the 2008 Olympics (and the Olympic Qualifier if necessary).

So far, it's the only player who has confirmed his absence this year. Oberto, Wolkowyski and Sánchez are still in doubt; but Nocioni, Herrmann, Delfino and Scola had said long ago that they'll play.

Manu's absence leaves Delfino as the starting SG, and Paolo Quinteros (1,85 - León, Spanish LEB) as the likely substitute.

[-K2-]

too bad

[rikhardur]

It's a pity the Spurs won't let him go, but it's nevertheless better to have him available for the Olympics.

[Nemesis 11 (aka Sabas 11)]

It's a pity the Spurs won't let him go, but it's nevertheless better to have him available for the Olympics.

It's not such a pity. It's time for Delfino to step up anyway. And for another young guy to make his mark. Ginobili won't be around forever so they need to plan ahead right now.

[Manu Ginobili]

I never liked Delfino,in fact he is on of a very small group of players whom I cant appreciate at all.He is a good player,but hes effect on the game is way to far Ginobili's(whom I realy like,as you can see from my nickname) one.
He will never have Ginobili's leadership,passion and winning spirite,so I think Manu's absence is very critical for the NT..

[rikhardur]

Seems Nocioni might also not join the NT in the tournament.