"Every one of us wants this really badly, from the top on down," Duncan said. "We're trying to play that way."

He wants another ring for himself. He's the only Spurs player who would have five. He has little time remaining. Yes, this is about his own wants. It doesn't mean he has abandoned the Spurs' team concept. It doesn't mean he has done anything on the court that's out of character. Pride and ego can be good things when managed the right way.

Ginobili just showed it.

-- J.A. Adande