Luis

I was one of the doubters. I assumed that without Manu and his solid guard play, Jascikavicus (spelling) would tear up the Argentines - apparently Scola would not let that happen.

Link.

"It touched us all that Manu tried to the last minute to play with us,” Scola said.“But we as a team trust the team. Those who don't know us think that without Manu we cannot do anything but that is not true.

“Of course, [if] I could I would always like to have Manu playing alongside me but I think what makes a good team is the fact that other players are able to step up in these situations."