Every NBA player in the league is on an emotional frenzy after veteran San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili announced his retirement from the NBA on Monday afternoon.
Following an illustrious 16-year career which includes being a two-time All-star, two-time All-NBA, former Sixth Man of the Year, and a four-time NBA champion, the Argentinian star was the last remnant of the golden age in San Antonio Spurs basketball.
Friends, teammates, and people around the league have sent their love and support for his career decision. Tony Parker, LaMarcus Aldridge, LeBron James, Pau Gasol, Stephen Curry and many more opened up about Ginobili.
Moreover, the Argentinian effect on basketball has definitely transcended beyond generations. Fellow international stud and 3rd pick overall of the 2018 draft, 19-year-old Maverick guard Luka Doncic sends one out on his Twitter as well.
Just one word would describe Manu!! #LEGEND … thanks for everything!!!
Here's a look at how NBA players reacted to the news of Ginobili's retirement.
Here's LeBron James reacting to Ginobili's retirement:
basketball right now which is the “Euro Step”!!!! God bless you, thanks for the playing the game the right way and for the competition!!! 🇦🇷 🙏🏾💯
— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 28, 2018
Here's Stephen Curry reacting to Ginobili's retirement:
Congrats on an amazing career @manuginobili. You embody how basketball is meant to be played. With Passion, joy, and obviously a Champion through and through. Inspiration many sir. pic.twitter.com/Z86WgYFVMk
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) August 27, 2018
Here's Steve Nash reacting to Ginobili's retirement:
What a player @manuginobili! A pleasure to compete against you and enjoy your greatness. Congrats!
— Steve Nash (@SteveNash) August 27, 2018
Here's Dwik Nowitzki reacting to Ginobili's retirement:
Congrats @manuginobili on an amazing career. Great player. Fierce competitor. Winner. Next stop: HOF
— Dirk Nowitzki (@swish41) August 27, 2018
Here's Dwyane Wade reacting to Ginobili's retirement:
One of the best to ever do it. Thank you @manuginobili for pushing the game forward and for showing players all around the world what i true champion looks like. #HOF
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) August 27, 2018
Here's Luka Doncic reacting to Ginobili's retirement:
Just one word would describe Manu!! #LEGEND … thanks for everything!!!🙌🙌🙏🙏 @manuginobili pic.twitter.com/frtBj5Jv23
— Luka Doncic (@luka7doncic) August 27, 2018
Here's Trae Young reacting to Ginobili's retirement:
Thank You Manu… SALUTE💯
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) August 27, 2018
Here's Dejounte Murray reacting to Ginobili's retirement:
THANK YOU For Teaching Me What It’s Like To Be A Real PRO On And Off The Court @manuginobili The Game Will Miss You & Forever Remember You!! pic.twitter.com/ahWJxait4r
— Dejounte Murray (@DejounteMurray) August 27, 2018
Here's Rudy Gobert reacting to Ginobili's retirement:
It’s a real honor to have competed against you, @manuginobili ! The definition of a winner ! #GraciasManu pic.twitter.com/dkIlk0y13c
— Rudy Gobert (@rudygobert27) August 27, 2018
Here's Pau Gasol reacting to Ginobili's retirement:
THANK YOU for absolutely everything you have done for basketball. A role model for all of us that love this wonderful sport. Fortunate to have shared locker room with you the last 2 years.#GraciasManu pic.twitter.com/HBJDvjIw2j
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) August 27, 2018
Here's Brent Barry reacting to Ginobili's retirement:
Leadership is not about a title or a designation. It's about impact, influence and inspiration. Impact involves getting results, influence is about spreading the passion you have for your work, and you have to inspire teammates. Not one day he didn’t own all three. pic.twitter.com/hJraB1Z19I
— Brent Barry (@Barryathree) August 27, 2018
Here's LaMarcus Aldridge reacting to Ginobili's retirement:
I competed against you for 9 years. I sat through countless pregame meetings discussing how not to let you go to your left hand because when you do, you’re impossible to stop! Then, I became your teammate and got to witness first hand how you bring way more value to a team than pic.twitter.com/JJYbvXNToE
— LaMarcus Aldridge (@aldridge_12) August 27, 2018
against you, but even better competing with you on my side. Thanks Manu!
— LaMarcus Aldridge (@aldridge_12) August 27, 2018
Here's Marco Belinelli reacting to Ginobili's retirement:
Ci sei stato all’inizio, ci sei stato nel momento più alto… grazie di tutto. Per me sarai sempre un idolo! You were by my side at the beginning, you were by my side in the brighter moment… thanks for all. You’ll be my idol forever! @manuginobili pic.twitter.com/rVPQMyUjVV
— Marco Belinelli (@marcobelinelli) August 27, 2018
Here's D'Angelo Russell reacting to Ginobili's retirement:
Witnessed pure greatness for many years to see a Legend leave. Thank You. @manuginobili pic.twitter.com/QbfkQVUCSu
— D'Angelo Russell (@Dloading) August 27, 2018
Here's George Hill reacting to Ginobili's retirement:
Wow what a career @manuginobili it was a pleasure sharing the court with you, learning from you, the amazing team dinners, and long flights with great conversations and then competing against you! You will be missed Thanks For Everything #LivingLegend #20 #Batman
— INDIANA GEORGE HILL (@George_Hill3) August 27, 2018
Here's Tristan Thompson reacting to Ginobili's retirement:
What a career!!! @manuginobili #Legend
— Tristan Thompson (@RealTristan13) August 27, 2018




Here's Zach LaVine reacting to Ginobili's retirement:
Congrats to Future Hall of Famer @manuginobili on your retirement! I’ve always admired your game and it won’t be the same without you.
— Zach LaVine (@ZachLaVine) August 27, 2018
Here's Moe Wagner reacting to Ginobili's retirement:
Salute @manuginobili !!
— Moe Wagner (@moritz_weasley) August 27, 2018
Here's Donovan Mitchell reacting to Ginobili's retirement:
Thank you @manuginobili ✊🏽🙏🏾🏀 pic.twitter.com/hy6MRG2Hpk
— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) August 27, 2018
Here's Rudy Gay reacting to Ginobili's retirement:
Wow got to play with one of my favorite players in his last season. Thanks for all you did for the game gramps @manuginobili
— Rudy Gay (@RudyGay) August 27, 2018
Here's David Robinson reacting to Ginobili's retirement:
Manuuuuuu! Noooooo! There has been no one like you, and there won’t be again. You have made us all proud. Enjoy your beautiful family and the next stage of your journey.
— David Robinson (@DavidtheAdmiral) August 27, 2018
Here's Jamal Crawford reacting to Ginobili's retirement:
@manuginobili , you were the main person I looked at when deciding I was gonna be a 6th man for good. Your style, talent, competitiveness, and will to win will be truly missed. Nothing but respect! #best6thman pic.twitter.com/gHsjX9yPvY
— 🏁 Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) August 27, 2018
Here's Tony Parker reacting to Ginobili's retirement:
Before departing on a plane, ex-Spurs star @tonyparker texted @TheUndefeated about @manuginobili, “He’s a legend. It was an honor to play with him.”
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) August 27, 2018
Here's Steve Kerr reacting to Ginobili's retirement:
One of the all time greats. Fearless, funny, compassionate and competitive as hell. Thank you Manu! https://t.co/eZ61cWRvGb
— Steve Kerr (@SteveKerr) August 27, 2018
Here's Charles Barkley reacting to Ginobili's retirement:
Charles Barkley of the @NBAonTNT tells @nytsports in response to the retirement of @manuginobili: "Today my Manu retired — it's like losing a family member. It was an honor and pleasure to watch you play. See you soon at the Hall of Fame."
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) August 27, 2018
Here's Bradley Beal reacting to Ginobili's retirement:
The Euro Step Legend will be missed! Fair to say he changed the game in a unique way! Congrats on a beyond amazing career @manuginobili !!
— Bradley Beal (@RealDealBeal23) August 27, 2018
Here's Nicolas Batum reacting to Ginobili's retirement:
Gracias Manu 🇦🇷 #legend pic.twitter.com/sL0GJqP4CJ
— Nicolas Batum (@nicolas88batum) August 27, 2018
Here's Jason Kidd reacting to Ginobili's retirement:
One of the most unique players I’ve ever had to defend. You changed the game @manuginobili. Congrats on a great career! See you @hoophall someday soon! #GraciasManu pic.twitter.com/nNYdF0wa40
— Jason Kidd (@RealJasonKidd) August 27, 2018
Here's Cedi Osman reacting to Ginobili's retirement:
End of an era. One of the greatest. Thank you for all you’ve done. The game will miss u! https://t.co/UTybV6V2sY
— Cedi Osman (@cediosman) August 27, 2018
It is clear that the league will miss Manu Ginobili. As he moves on to another season of his life, we will forever be thankful to the tenacity and the excitement that he has brought on the court.