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After having the best game of his 2016-17 postseason, San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Manu Ginobili knows what his team is up against now, having played the Golden State Warriors on the road and now at home, garnering deflating losses on all three occasions. Many thought San Antonio could pull a win off at the AT&T […]

Manu Ginobili might be in his 15th and maybe final year as an NBA player, but even at 39 years of age, he’s still making defenders look silly with his flair in the hardwood. The Argentinian shooting guard proved just how sorely he’ll be missed when he decides to hang them up by shredding through a […]

The San Antonio Spurs are coming off a discouraging loss in Game 1 that saw them allow the Golden State Warriors to become the first team in league history to overcome a 25-point deficit in the Western Conference Finals. The Spurs had held firm control of the game through the entire first half until midway […]

Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals may be a forgettable one for the San Antonio Spurs, squandering a 25-point lead and losing to the Golden State Warriors, 113-111. However, there is a personal consolation for their veteran shooting guard. Playing in the 210th postseason game of his stellar career, Manu Ginobili made history on the […]

As the San Antonio Spurs prepare to battle against the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals, Manu Ginobili knows it won’t be an easy task to eliminate them. With their four All-Stars leading the way, he understands it will take a herculean effort to pull off the upset against the top seeded team in […]

Manu Ginobili‘s game-saving block on James Harden during Tuesday’s Game 5 against the Houston Rockets might have come across as right-place-at-the-right-time type of play, but in reality, it’s what the Argentinian international has done throughout his entire NBA career. Despite boasting a humble 0.3 blocks per game average throughout his 15-year career in the league, Ginobili […]

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Manu Ginobili turned a lot of heads following his vintage performance in Game 5 of his team’s Western Conference Semifinals matchup against the Houston Rockets. Despite only finishing with 12 points, seven rebounds and five assists, the 39-year-old Argentinian international made timely baskets for his team and sealed their victory […]

Manu Ginobili has one of his best performances in recent memory on Tuesday night, becoming the San Antonio Spurs‘ savior down the stretch and blocking James Harden from behind in a potential game-tying three-point attempt as the game clock expired. The 39-year-old read the time to perfection, jumping in anticipation and waiting for Harden to raise […]

He may be 39 years old, but against the Houston Rockets in Game 5 of their second-round series on Tuesday, San Antonio Spurs veteran guard Manu Ginobili looked like a younger version of himself. Well, at least for one play that is. It was quite the play though. Driving down the lane and through Houston’s […]

Adding to the long list of random objects fans want signed in today’s NBA, San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Manu Ginobili was asked to autograph a beer can by an early comer at the Toyota Center. Manu signs a fan's beer can. 😳 (via SC/@nba) pic.twitter.com/z2HaGreUQH — SLAM (@SLAMonline) May 6, 2017 This comes after […]

For the first time in 16 years, the San Antonio Spurs will play a postseason game without their perennial point guard Tony Parker. His teammate and longtime friend, Manu Ginobili, is feeling all the nostalgia in the hours prior to Game 3 against the Houston Rockets, where his usual No. 9 won’t be announced, as a staple […]

The San Antonio Spurs weren’t exactly happy to get an early rest at the start of the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 3 of their first round series. Down only four points to start the half, the starters turned the ball over twice in the opening 52 seconds, causing their tenured head coach […]

With two of the best shooters in the league part of their lineup, the Golden State Warriors are always a team that no opponent would want to sleep on at any point of the game, no matter what the score is. However, it’s not just Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson who can shoot from the perimeter. Their […]

Before the season started, many wondered if James Harden could be as effective in his new role as point guard as he was as a shooting guard. Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni made a lot of headlines during the summer when he revealed that his team’s superstar would run the plays on the court and […]

The San Antonio Spurs honored their longtime staple at the power forward spot, Tim Duncan, with one of his very own virtues — simplicity. Former teammates Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, and new addition Pau Gasol wore black-and-white socks with the No. 21 printed on them — subtle, just the way Tim would’ve done it. https://twitter.com/tonyparker/status/810630108755148800 […]

Many things will start to disappear throughout an NBA player’s career, sometimes the speed, the athleticism, or the willingness to get fouled — for Manu Ginobili, the most obvious thing that’s disappeared has been his hair. Coming into the league as a long-haired shifty 25-year-old, Ginobili’s flowing locks as he blew past defenders on his way […]

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Manu Ginobili might soon face the same dilemma as his former teammate, Tim Duncan — the thought of retirement. If he hasn’t already done so, the 39-year-old will at least have some thoughts on when it would be the right moment for him to do so. The Spurs have gotten […]

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Manu Ginobili is now 39-years-old and may be playing his final season in the NBA. He has won four championships and has been selected as an All-Star twice in his career. Despite these achievements, he is also infamously known as one of the all-time greats at flopping. However, when asked about […]

Stephen Jackson isn’t one to hold back, as he proved on a recent episode of “The Dan LeBatard Show.” Capt. Jack revealed that he was disrespected by one of the most highly regarded coaches in basketball, during his second stint for the San Antonio Spurs back in 2013. According to Jackson, Gregg Popovich asked him to […]

He may already be 39-years-old and nearing the twilight of his career, but San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Manu Ginobili still decided to come back this year and play one more season. It is easy to assume that his main motivation for playing his 15th NBA campaign is to mainly win a championship and go out […]

When it comes to great up-and-coming NBA talents, their favorite players are often ones who have cemented legacies of greatness like Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, or even Allen Iverson. For Los Angeles Lakers point guard D’Angelo Russell, it’s all about Manu Ginobili: “See, it’s different when you ask who your favorite player was,” Russell told […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been one of the most successful teams in the NBA the past two decades. The franchise has made it to the playoffs in 19 consecutive seasons and have won five championships along the way. But in a recent research don by HoopsHype, their run of success does not only end […]

Kawhi Leonard has worked his way into stardom, and has changed the minds of many people over a time. He’s always been lauded for having the potential to be a great player, but there are always variables in one achieving their potential in the NBA. Early success for Leonard once led Kevin Durant to say it […]

San Antonio Spurs‘ guard Manu Ginobili is one of the most recognizable players on his team. And in his home country of Argentina, he is arguably one of their most famous athletes ever. But in his team’s victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday, the 39-year-old was noticeably, and strangely, wearing a name tag complete […]

If you’re familiar with the San Antonio Spurs, you’re probably no stranger to the Texas grocery store chain H-E-B commercials which have gone viral during the past few seasons. The boys were back with another one this season, this time without their staple Tim Duncan (tears), showing off their origami skills and their knowledge of […]

With some big names coming to play on Sunday, we have picked some that stand out more than others, either due to matchups, pace of play, or early signs of consistency. High Flyers (9000+): Russell Westbrook (13,000): I would normally never own a player with what is an absolutely insane salary, but Westbrook should have […]

Prior to the 129-100 dismantling of the Golden State Warriors on opening night, Manu Ginobili of the San Antonio Spurs was asked his thoughts of the move of Kevin Durant from Oklahoma City — and he was as blunt as his usual self. The Argentinian international said he was “a little surprised” by Durant’s move to […]

The NBA will tipped off Tuesday with international players making up one-quarter of the league’s active rosters, according to the Associated Press. The association has 113 international players coming from 41 countries and territories around the world out of the total 450 players that make up the league’s roster. The NBA said on Tuesday that the […]

The San Antonio Spurs are one of the teams who are known to have a number of international players part of their roster each season. Their lineup last year included Frenchmen Boris Diaw and Tony Parker, Australian Patty Mills, and Argentinian guard Manu Ginobili. The 2016-2017 will be no different as, despite the trade that […]

San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili already knows how long he’ll be playing in the NBA. He told reporters that he uses a simple method to determine when he will walk away from the game. As long as I’m happy and enjoying [basketball] on a daily basis. That’s [been] my goal in the last two or […]

Manu Ginobili knew this would be his last Olympics but maybe he didn’t know it’d be this tough to say goodbye. Ginobili played his final game for his country of Argentina yesterday in the quarterfinals of the Rio Olympics men’s basketball tournament. Team USA defeated the Argentines, 105-78, to advance to the semifinals and send […]

A number of international players who play for NBA teams are in the Rio Olympics this summer. But the most well-represented is the San Antonio Spurs. Five members of the team are faring well and enjoying success so far. Two of them are in the top four in scoring, while the three others, though not […]

The art of passing is a beautiful thing to watch in sports, especially in basketball. The NBA just released its compilation of best 50 assists from the 2015-16 season, and it’s full of dime after dime. Isaiah Thomas‘ dish takes the top spot on their list, with Stephen Curry, Russell Westbrook, LeBron James, Rajon Rondo, […]

Back in 2006, the San Antonio Spurs met the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference semi-finals and after a defensive error that cost his team, Manu Ginobili was beside himself. After hitting keys shots within the last few minutes of the game, the NBA legend fouled another one, sending Dirk Notwizki to the free-throw line […]

Fans of the Philadelphia 76ers can see the light at the end of the tunnel after winning just 47 games over the course of the last three seasons. Number one overall pick Ben Simmons is primed to be a star, Joel Embiid is finally healthy, and while there’s still work to be done before getting […]

The basketball team that Argentina sent to the 2004 Athens Olympics weren’t the favorites to win the Gold medal that year, but they did, beating Italy 84-69. It was the peak of the nation’s popular “Golden Era” in basketball. While the Argentines stood proud in front of  the whole world after making an indelible mark […]

After representing his country in international basketball competitions since 1998, San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Manu Ginobili will be suiting up for El Alma Argentina in the Rio Olympics for the last time. He is set to retire from the National Team after this year’s Summer Games. He has always been ready to play for […]

Boris Diaw aka The Borista, was known as the San Antonio Spurs‘ resident coffee drinker. He in fact loves coffee so much, that he had an espresso machine installed in his locker. Diaw was traded to the Utah Jazz this summer when the Spurs needed to make room to sign center Pau Gasol, but that […]

Argentina’s Luis Scola has seen Team USA lineups come and go. The nine-year NBA veteran will compete in his fourth Olympics, carrying the standard for an Argentine team looking to extend their country’s presence in international basketball. Following a 111-74 exhibition loss against a star-studded Team USA, the newly acquired Brooklyn Nets big man discusses his younger […]