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The "No Ginobili" t-shirt

It has been a banner week for Manu Ginobili.

First, he "accidentally" gets smacked in the mouth by Kobe Bryant in the waning moments of Sunday's Spurs win over the Lakers. Then, after Bryant is suspended for a game as a result, the replay of the blow -- and of Ginobili collapsing like he just saw Eva Longoria without makeup -- is looped on ESPNews every 30 seconds for 48 straight hours. That couldn't have been good for the ol' ego.

An ironic twist to all this: the shot that felled Ginobili actually looks like it may have hurt, as opposed to the phantom-induced flops which Manu is known for. And that rather coursely orchestrated segue leads us right into the introduction of the second Detroit Bad Boys t-shirt design, "No Ginobili."

Manu being Manu.

As you can see, this dapper number is a tribute to Manu being Manu. Because, aside from wooing the ladies, what does BalkiManu do better than hit the hardwood? The man is Laimbeer-esque! And in light of the fact that the NBA could soon be cracking down on these pranksters, we thought there no better time than the present to celebrate Manu's diving prowess.

So here's to you, Manu. And let's hope that at least one of these babies greets the Spurs when they make their Valentine's Day visit to the Palace in a couple weeks.

Kobe gets blocked by Ginobili [YouTube]
Eva Longoria really needs her makeup [The Superficial]
NBA might penalize players for flopping [Bloomberg News (link to AZCentral.com)]

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The "Jason Maxiell Eats Babies" t-shirt

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Well done!

by Pat Hunt on Feb 1, 2007 8:08 AM EST reply actions  

Haters want to hate
Lovers want to love
Ginobili dont want none of the above
He wants to piss you off

Flopping/drawing (non-existent) fouls is part of the game due to the human factor in refereeing. MJ did it. Reggie. The Mailman. Zeke. Kobe. Everyone. Ginobili’s just better than everyone else at it. It’s a skill just like shooting and handling the rock. And it’s worked for him (2 World Championships, Olympic Gold, EuroLeague Championship).

by Menudo Terremoto Williams on Feb 1, 2007 1:52 PM EST reply actions  

Considering they compared Manu to Laimbeer, and any one who reads this site knows that these boys do love Bill Laimbeer, I’m guessing that their dislike of Manu Manu may be strengthened by his legendary flopping ability, but it is firmly rooted in his annoying ability to drive the lane. So, it’s really just a funny t-shirt. Lots of people hated Laimbeer, that’s just the way rivalry works.

by julie on Feb 1, 2007 4:35 PM EST reply actions  

can we get a “Mike Breen blows” shirt tomorrow?

by wolf blitzer on Feb 1, 2007 6:32 PM EST reply actions  

Chauncey and Rip are allstars AGAIN!!!

by Matt Gibson on Feb 1, 2007 7:33 PM EST reply actions  

Ignorant, that the only word for those that hate just a man doing a really good job, who won championships around the world, who won a wold medal, and almost win the REAL world championship, ignorant, that the only word to describe to people that DISCRIMINATE people, like some idiots saying " NO DUDE GINOBILI IS NO WHITE IS ARGENTINE AND ITALIAN" oh my god!!!!!

by God born is Argentina on Feb 12, 2007 7:06 PM EST reply actions  

How’s he doing “just a really good job”? He’s coming off of the bench for a team that starts BRENT BARRY at shooting guard? He flops worse than Vlade Divac ever could have thought of and he’s a below average defender.

Perhaps he’s won championships throughout the whole world, but this is the NBA.

I doubt these guys were discriminating against your precious Ginobili, they just designed a shirt showing their dislike for how he flops instead of standing up like a man and taking a charge like a real man does…

by Boney on Feb 13, 2007 12:20 PM EST reply actions  

I can’t believe I’m actually taking the time to even reply. A year after not even, and you can swallow your own words. Manu has shown plenty about how great of a player he is, and I think anybody who loves this sport would agree.

by rye on Feb 14, 2008 6:15 PM EST reply actions  

I really hate flopping, but if it’s done right, with skill like Manu does, than I’ll acknowledge that is can be effective. However, I hate the precident it sets in which players would rather let the refs blow the whistle rather than greeting the contact and going for the shot block or steal. While Manu uses it well, it lets punk bastards like Anderson Varejo (I don’t know how to spell his last name and don’t care to learn the proper spelling) think that flopping is actually associated with good defense.

I know people remember the Utah fans throwing trash all over the court during the playoffs last year when the refs were calling fouls left and right, a direct result of Manu’s flopping. However, I give Manu a pass since he really is a great all around player unlike that goofy looking Cav whose last name I can’t spell.

by WLM1 on Feb 14, 2008 8:28 PM EST reply actions  

wow Boney, you really are an idiot. You must not watch basketball. Manu takes more charges than anyone, and the bruises on his body are evidence of that. As long as Manu wears a Spurs Jersey, the Detroit Bad Girls will never win another title. The t-shirt stems from jealousy. You can wear your stupid shirt, we wear gold championships rings, number 5 on its way.

by david on Feb 28, 2008 2:06 PM EST reply actions  

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