For the many exploits of Manu Ginobili for the San Antonio Spurs, a well-deserved tribute is inevitable.
Upon the announcement of his retirement, which was not completely a surprise, the league poured in their respect and love for the former Sixth Man of the Year.
Of course, the Spurs' Twitter also released a tribute video for the Argentine star.
#GraciasManu por todo! https://t.co/8252qgCmvi
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) August 27, 2018
As seen in the video they had for Ginobili, wizardly passing, clutch game winners, and ferocious attacks to the basket brilliantly sum up what he had to offer on the court regardless of his age.
Ginobili will always be remembered as a third of the mighty Spurs Big 3 during the early 2000s, alongside Tim Duncan and Tony Parker.
Fans and opponents alike will miss him for his never-give-up attitude on the court paired with a dazzling array of daredevil-like moves matched with footwork that was never seen before from an international player. The euro-step might be Ginobili's biggest contribution to the NBA.
As the reality of his retirement sinks in, with the last tie of the golden era of the Spurs organization finally gone, the truth is what direction do the Spurs go this time.
With the Kawhi Leonard debacle over, All-star DeMar DeRozan on board, Tony Parker with the Hornets, and the retirement of Ginobili, it seems that the Spurs are in for rough patches ahead.
If Coach Gregg Popovich can work his magic once again this upcoming season, we may see a brand new era unfold in Spurs basketball.
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