DeMar DeRozan's regular-season debut with the San Antonio Spurs was a success, and the All-Star guard got a shout out from Spurs legend, Manu Ginobili.

In the Spurs' 112-108 home win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, DeRozan scored 28 points while shooting 10-of-21 from the field, 1-of-3 from beyond the arc, and 7-of-11 from the free-throw line. He also had four assists and four rebounds.

Needless to say, Manu Ginobili was impressed with DeRozan's performance.

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DeMar DeRozan wanted Ginobili to come back for his 17th NBA season, but he didn't get his wish. Manu Ginobili retired from basketball during the offseason. However, the future Hall of Famer did say he's going to be around the team a lot this season. The lefty has already been spotted a few times at the practice facility shooting with players.

DeRozan was devastated by the trade that sent him from the Toronto Raptors to the Spurs initially. It appears, though, DeRozan is done living in the past and dwelling on the trade. He's now being coached by arguably the best coach in NBA history and playing for one of the most prestigious franchises in all sports. Who wouldn't be excited about that?

DeMar DeRozan and the Spurs will look to make it two in a row Saturday when they take on the Portland Trail Blazers on the road.