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San Antonio Spurs faithful came alive after the team acquired the first overall pick and rights to draft Victor Wembanyama in the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery. The team follows a history of drafting generational big men that contribute big to their championship hopes. This list includes their former first-overall picks and hall-of-fame talents, Tim Duncan […]

A playoff contending team always requires a deep roster in order to make a championship run possible. While the stars often put on a show, the guys coming off the bench are just as important in producing the numbers whenever the stars are resting or get injured. As a result, the sixth man carries the […]

LeBron James has Dirk Nowitzki atop his international NBA player power rankings. Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ Christmas Day loss to the Dallas Mavericks — preceded by the unveiling of Dirk’s statue outside American Airlines Center — LeBron waxed on Dirk’s legacy, his historical standing, and what made him so impossible to defend. “Dirk is […]

The NBA Awards got a mini-makeover this season! It used to be that these awards were as generic as they got: just the award with no other frills. Now, the other awards that didn’t have a name were given one this season. All of the awards were named after NBA legends, a theme that started […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich didn’t want to make a prediction for the Argentina vs. France FIFA World Cup final, and so he dodged the question like a “politician.” Ahead of the Spurs’ Saturday game against the Miami Heat, Coach Pop was asked which team he’ll be rooting for in the World Cup. […]

San Antonio Spurs icon Manu Ginobili marked a tremendously special occasion in his career on Saturday after he was named into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. It was a great honor for Ginobili’s decorated career, and it’s no surprise that the stars came out to celebrate this momentous event. One of the legends […]

During his Hall of Fame induction on Saturday, San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili received one of the biggest praises from his countryman and fellow sports icon Lionel Messi. In an endearing message to his fellow Argentinean, Messi called himself the “Manu of football.” “It makes me very proud to hear a journalist say that […]

The Basketball Hall of Fame enshrined their Class of 2022 yesterday, which was headlined by San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili and Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat star Tim Hardaway. Now that festivities are complete, fans are already beginning to wonder who will be part of the Class of 2023. One name frequently mentioned […]

In a funny and emotional Hall of Fame speech, San Antonio Spurs icon Manu Ginobili made sure to recognize two people who had a major impact on his career: Tim Duncan and Gregg Popovich. Ginobili chose Duncan to be his Hall of Fame presenter for his induction on Saturday, saying previously that he “owed” it […]

San Antonio Spurs icon Manu Ginobili got a bit emotional as he reflected on his NBA career ahead of his Hall of Fame enshrinement on Saturday. Ginobili, considered one of the best NBA Sixth Men and most skilled player in the history of the game, spent his whole 16-year career in San Antonio. He is […]

Luka Doncic put on a show on Wednesday night as he led Slovenia to a massive win over France in their Group B matchup. The Dallas Mavericks superstar put up a mind-blowing 47-point performance against Rudy Gobert and Co. to close out the group stage as the No. 1 seed. Doncic’s explosion prompted quite a […]

San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili is set to receive all the love from the sports world, as the 45-year old Argentine will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts on September 11. Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro surely grew up in awe of Ginobili, and Herro has found […]

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas doesn’t think Manu Ginobili is a better player than Jamal Crawford, noting that he wouldn’t take the San Antonio Spurs icon over Crawford in a one-on-one. Speaking on his No Chill Gil podcast, Arenas shared that while Ginobili has the rings and the accolades, it doesn’t make him better than […]

The Golden State Warriors have been the dynasty that’s last reigned over the NBA. But before their arrival it was the San Antonio Spurs that terrorized the league season after season. Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green have been the ruling trio over the past decade. They’ve tallied 21 playoff series wins heading into […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is not surprised one bit when Manu Ginobili got the Hall of Fame call. After all, he knew the Argentine icon is headed there given the legendary career he had with them. On Sunday ahead of the Spurs’ showdown with the Portland Trail Blazers, Popovich spoke publicly for […]

Manu Ginobili had been to multiple championships throughout his 16-year NBA career with the San Antonio Spurs, but there are two specific title runs that really stand out to him: 2014 and 2005. The 2014 title is sweet for Ginobili, as it served as the Spurs’ payback for that 2013 title bout that saw LeBron […]

San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili is set to be inducted as a First Ballot Hall of Famer, but he knows he did not do it alone. Speaking to the media after his induction into the 2022 Hall of Fame class has been confirmed, Ginobili opened up about his journey in the NBA from being […]

San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili is set to receive the ultimate honor of his decorated career after it was announced on Thursday that the two-time All-Star will headline the 2022 class of the Basketball Hall of Fame as a first-ballot inductee. This report comes from NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic: San Antonio […]

San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili was one of the rare athletes who sacrificed the chance to make more money for the chance to win championships. Ginobili put up good numbers over the course of his career, but there was a sense that he sacrificed the chance for any individual accolades by choosing that career […]

Dejounte Murray came out with another eye-popping performance on Saturday as he led the San Antonio Spurs to a 124-114 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. The 25-year-old has been making waves of late. So much so, that even Spurs legend Manu Ginobili had to take notice. Ginobili could not help but take to Twitter […]

Sophomore guard Cole Anthony had himself a night on Sunday as he led the Orlando Magic to a hard-earned victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, 110-104. Anthony helped the Magic avenge their loss to the Knicks two days ago, tallying a near triple-double of 29 points on 5-of-9 shooting from beyond […]

Manu Ginobili was one of the most mesmerizing players to watch in the early 2000s. The Argentine phenom helped the San Antonio Spurs by providing an immediate spark off the bench. Ginobili was a very modern player for his era, which has led fans to dream of what kind of terror Ginobili could do if […]

The San Antonio Spurs soon have to face the harsh reality that longtime head coach Gregg Popovich is set to retire. When a legendary coach of his stature hangs it up, the first question is always who’s in line to replace him. According to Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer, two of the Spurs’ most iconic figures […]

Manu Ginobili spent the entirety of his 16-year career with the San Antonio Spurs, helping to lead the team to four NBA championships and a vast array of legendary postseason moments. Now, for the 2021-22 NBA season, Ginobili is back with the Spurs organization that he helped make one of the most respected in all […]

The San Antonio Spurs and head coach Gregg Popovich are planning a return with retired star Manu Ginobili. But, it isn’t in a player role. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Spurs are bringing Ginobili on in a special role as an advisor to basketball operations. ESPN Sources: Manu Ginobili is returning to the […]

The Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame is a prestigious honor. Only the best and the most iconic players in the history of basketball are granted entry into this exclusive list. Every year, a select group of players, coaches, and other notable figures in basketball are allowed entry into the Hall and are immortalized forever in […]

Are you good? Can you pick your jaw off the floor now? The insane play-in tournament duel between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors was an instant classic, with the ending straight out of a typical sports movie. In the end, LeBron James donned his Superman cape once again and saved the […]

The San Antonio Spurs have established themselves as a franchise of excellence over the past three decades, more so especially over the last 20 years. Winning four championships in the span of nine years and squeezing out another in 2014, the Spurs dynasty is definitely up there among the best in NBA history. Certainly, all […]

San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan had plenty of people to thank during his Hall of Fame speech on Saturday. Naturally, Duncan had a powerful message for Gregg Popovich, complete with jokes. And, of course, Duncan had to highlight longtime teammates Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili. Via ESPN’s Tim Bontemps: “To look to your left […]

It’s still too early to tell how good LaMelo Ball truly is or will be in his career, but his game has already received some impressive reviews at the beginning of his rookie season. Charlotte Hornets head coach James Borrego, meanwhile, may have given the most spot-on player comparison about the 19-year-old phenom. Ahead of […]

Gregg Popovich has always been a spirited head coach for the San Antonio Spurs, even in his 25th season with the organization. After a photo made its rounds on social media, Manu Ginobili poked fun at his former head coach by reacting to Popovich’s jumping ability. Very funny and scary at the same time! Talk […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash has expressed his desire to give Caris LeVert a Manu Ginobili-type role by coming off the bench. While most players aren’t fond of being part of the second unit, LeVert has expressed his belief that he has the tools to play any type of role. LeVert tagged his versatility […]

First-year head coach Steve Nash has the enviable task of picking his first five from a very deep Brooklyn Nets roster. While Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving will definitely be starters, Nash is unsure of swingman Caris LeVert. He believes that LeVert is good at either being part of the starting line up or leading […]

It’s been proven in the history of the NBA that it would be close to impossible to win a title with just one superstar spearheading your franchise. In recent time, we’ve had the chance to witness Big 3s like the LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh of the Miami Heat. Not to mention Stephen […]

San Antonio Spurs legends Manu Ginobili and Tim Duncan are back together as teammates, not in the basketball court but on the paved roads of Texas. Via his Instagram, Ginobili posted a photo of himself biking with his good old buddy Tim Duncan. Spurs fans were thrilled to see the icons back together. Several were […]

Is Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James taken for granted by modern fans? San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili certainly thinks so. Taking to Twitter, the four time NBA Champion told the world that they take LeBron for granted too much. https://twitter.com/manuginobili/status/1310038246366343170 The bottom line is this; most NBA fans do take LeBron for granted […]

We all know that NBA 2K always leaves out some notable names. Without a doubt, 2K21 won’t be an exception too. Gamers have been itching to play Charles Barkley and Reggie Miller for so many years. It’s equally important to keep in mind that NBA 2K is not fully to blame. Sometimes there are things […]

With 2K announcing Zion Williamson, Damian Lillard, and Kobe Bryant as the new NBA 2K21 cover athletes, the hype for the game is at an all-time high. Fans always expect upgrades and improvements from the last version, and one of the never-ending requests is a more complete roster. The main critique of NBA 2k’s roster […]

Former San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili was one of the most beloved players in franchise history. So when a young fan had oral surgery earlier this week, she gushed about her love for Ginobili and what he meant to the NBA. The doctor was a Spurs fan. After I woke up from surgery, we […]