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Nanae Yamano isn’t your typical NBA fan. Yamano, a 43-year-old stay at home mom in Tokyo, Japan, discovered the NBA when looking for something to watch while she did laundry. She ended up stumbling upon a playoff matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2012. Since then, Yamano has been sketching […]

The wave of praise from NBA players in the wake of Manu Ginobili’s retirement has been overwhelming, but one of the biggest signs of absolute adoration came from outside the basketball world, as fellow Argentinian Lionel Messi had words of adulation of the highest caliber. “Thank you Manu Ginobili, for making us enjoy basketball so much. It’s […]

The showers of praise continue to pour for recently retired San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili, including from former teammates like Brent Barry, who sung some high praise for the lefty slasher. Barry offered that as much as other pillars of the franchise carried a bigger responsibility on the floor, the Spurs very much leaned […]

Recentlyu, the entire basketball world was rocked when Manu Ginobili, a 16-year veteran, and San Antonio Spurs legend, announced his retirement from the game of basketball. After being drafted by the Spurs with the 57th overall pick in the 1999 NBA draft, he joined the team in 2002, where his impact was immediately felt. During his […]

FC Barcelona superstar and Argentinian Lionel Messi reacted to the retirement of San Antonio Spurs’ superstar Manu Ginobili. As posted by Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints, below is Messi’s message for Ginobili: FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) and Argentinian soccer superstar Lionel Messi took to Facebook to congratulate San Antonio #Spurs (@spurs) legend Manu Ginobili's (@manuginobili) on his […]

Manu Ginobili announced his retirement from basketball on Monday, sending Twitter into a frenzy. From casual NBA fans to the superstars who play the game, everyone had something good to say about the former San Antonio Spurs guard. At least one, however, reached out to Ginobili to talk not about his past, but his future. […]

The NBA community is celebrating Manu Ginobili’s career in the wake of his retirement. His body of work is stunning in its own right, but many fans will remember Manu for his acrobatic and awe-inspiring finishes at the rim. On Tuesday, the NBA’s Twitter account posted a video with three of Ginobili’s most insane finishes […]

With the retirement of a legend comes an outpouring of support and wonderment from their coworkers. This is exactly the case with former San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili, who has announced that last season was his final season in the NBA. We have already seen Ginobili’s teammates show him love on the day of […]

San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili has only been retired a day, but there’s already a billboard up in San Antonio thanking the future Hall of Famer for his 16 years of contributions. Jabari Young of the San Antonio Express-News captured the billboard off I-410: Billboard thanking Manu off 410 West… #Spurs pic.twitter.com/x4kKRlkqFI — Jabari […]

Even though iconic San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili will never again suit up as a player for the Spurs organization, he has indicated that he would still like to play a part in helping the franchise progress and improve. In a goodbye statement, Ginobili made it clear that he would not simply abandon the […]

Manu Ginobili became the last piece of the holy trinity of the San Antonio Spurs to leave The Alamo City after Tim Duncan retired and backcourt partner in crime Tony Parker signed with the Charlotte Hornets earlier this summer. Yet, this is hardly the first time the Spurs were deemed too old to continue, as […]

San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg showed the ultimate sign of support for Spurs legend Manu Ginobili, who announced his retirement on Monday. Nirenberg will honor the 41-year-old Argentinian on Thursday, Aug. 30 with his very own Manu Ginobili Day, celebrating the 16 years he’s given the franchise since breaking into the league in 2002. On […]

Manu Ginobili played his last season in a San Antonio Spurs uniform knowing it would be his last. The Argentinian said goodbye to the NBA after 16 seasons, capping a 23-year professional career by penning this column in Spanish for his country’s publication La Nación. Via Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News: “I never externalized […]

San Antonio Spurs icon Manu Ginobili is nowhere near as accomplished as his former teammate Tim Duncan or as highly-lauded as David Robinson, but his appeal to a loyal San Antonio hispanic community goes beyond his achievements on the court. Some who have covered the Spurs throughout his 16-year NBA career know the impact he’s […]

A recently-retired Spurs legend Manu Ginobili has had quite the impact throughout his 16 seasons with the San Antonio Spurs than others with more accolades to their names. For Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, he was the example used to successfully sell Andre Iguodala into coming off the bench. Iguodala’s signing had already helped the […]

In the wake of Manu Ginobili’s retirement from the game of basketball, Gordon Hayward of the Boston Celtics admitted that part of the reason why he sports the number 20 on his jersey is actually the Argentine legend. Via his Twitter, Hayward posted a throwback photo of him guarding Ginobili. One of the reasons I […]

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 […]

The Houston Rockets’ resident Point God, Chris Paul, is feeling the effects of San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili’s retirement announcement. In the latest string of NBA players showing gratitude and love for the Argentinian guard, Paul takes to social media for appreciating Ginobili’s contributions to the league. Thank you for being a fierce competitor […]

San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili announced his retirement from the NBA earlier today and has since received an outpour of respect from his colleagues and everyone involved in the association. Among the individuals to show his gratitude is Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, who took to Twitter to thank the Argentinian guard. basketball […]

Recovering from the nostalgia of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, who celebrated his 40th birthday, the league is hit once more by another blast from the past with the retirement announcement of San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili. The league has been sending their love, support, and gratitude all over social media on the […]

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 […]

Manu Ginobili’s decision to walk away from the game of basketball on Monday has sent shockwaves across the league and coaxed several reactions on social media from his NBA brothers, including Golden State Warriors sharpshooter and two-time Most Valuable Player, Stephen Curry. In a message posted on his verified Instagram account, Curry gave Ginobili nothing […]

If there’s one thing Manu Ginobili did not like during his NBA career, it’s the game being delayed by non-human creatures. The Argentinian and former San Antonio Spurs shooting guard had his fair share of battles on the basketball court, but at least one did not have him squaring off with a fellow player. Back […]

Manu Ginobili will go down as one of the greatest San Antonio Spurs players of all time. Eventually, he’ll be honored by the organization and he will probably have his jersey retired at some point. But at one point, Ginobili was a relatively unknown international player drafted with the 57th overall pick in 1999. In 2002, […]

It truly is the end of an era in San Antonio with the Monday afternoon announcement that legend Manu Ginobili is retiring from the NBA. Ginobili spent 16 years with the Spurs and he seems to have had a profound impact on almost every teammate he played with during his career. Many of his former […]

Manu Ginobili’s retirement on Monday shook the NBA. The San Antonio Spurs legend is calling it a career after an incredibly successful 16-year run in the NBA. One of his fiercest rivals took to Twitter to wish him well. Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks had their fair share of grudge matches against Ginobili and […]

As we look back on the illustrious career of San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili, new factoids pop up that continue to show just how impressive Ginobili was over a long and successful basketball career. In fact, Ginobili was successful in all basketball tournaments in his life, as pointed out by HoopsHype. Only two players have won […]

San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili is retiring, which gives everybody the opportunity to dig into his career and show just how amazing he was. Most casual viewers of the NBA know Ginobili has won four championships in his 16-year career, all with the Spurs. Also well known is Ginobili’s 2007-08 NBA Sixth Man of […]

Manu Ginobili personally announced his retirement on Monday afternoon. The Argentinian national had a decorated career in the NBA, earning four championships with the San Antonio Spurs. As a result of Manu’s retirement, however, the Spurs are now facing a $2.5 million salary cap hit, according to a report from ESPN’s Bobby Marks. Like Tim […]

The announcement of San Antonio Spurs star Manu Ginobili’s retirement has sent shockwaves through the NBA world, leaving many surprised over the exit of one of the most iconic players of the last decade. In addition to the Spurs thanking Ginobili for his efforts, his agents have released a statement regarding the decision of their […]

It is a sad day in the NBA as San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili announced Monday that he will not be returning to the league for his 17th season. After the news broke that Ginobili will retire, the Spurs were quick to post a tribute video to one of their all-time best players. #GraciasManu […]

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Manu Ginobili has decided to retire from the NBA, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Argentinian left-hander summed up his gratitude with a few words before making his official statement. “IMMENSE GRATITUDE to everyone (family, friends, teammates, coaches, staff, fans) involved in my life in the last 23 […]

With the success of their sophomore season already officially in the books, BIG3 commissioner Clyde Drexler has declared the league’s intention to acquire the services of San Antonio Spurs veteran Manu Ginobili should the latter decide to retire from the NBA. Spurs insider Jeff Garcia recently broke the news on Twitter, and confirmed that Hall of […]

San Antonio Spurs’ veteran Manu Ginobili and Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar LeBron James may find themselves at different stages of their career, but the duo share a unique piece of NBA playoff history. Only two players in NBA history have tallied at least 800 rebounds, 800 assists and 300 three-pointers in the postseason: LeBron James […]

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Manu Ginobili will discuss the possibility of retirement with head coach Gregg Popovich after playing 16 seasons in the NBA, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Ginobili has been working out at the Spurs’ facilities throughout the offseason, but has yet to make a final decision if he will come back […]

At the age of 41, whispers about Manu Ginobili’s looming retirement continue to get louder. The four-time NBA champion is surely aware of this, and so is his family. As it turns out, Ginobili’s brother, Sepo, appears to have some insider knowledge on Manu’s plans for the immediate future. Sepo recently hinted that his younger […]

Even with more luxurious offers from other teams in the previous years, San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili has chosen to stay under the wings of his coach and mentor, Gregg Popovich. Together, they form a special player-to-coach bond, which is evident in a highlight video posted by a Redditor who goes by the username […]

A little over a week ago, news came down the wire stating that the Toronto Raptors had traded DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl, and a protected 2019 first-round pick to the San Antonio Spurs for Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green. Since then, there have been several reports indicating that DeRozan and Leonard were less than pleased […]

The end of an outstanding era for fans of the San Antonio Spurs came to an end on Friday night. After spending 16 seasons together, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker will no longer be teammates. Shortly after noon on Friday, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Parker, now 36 years of age, had agreed to a […]