With manuginobili about to enter the NBA Hall of Fame, here's a look back at krodwriter's farewell to the spurs star after he retired in 2018. ManuHOF
Credit:How did you do it? How did you dunk over 7-foot 6-inch Yao Ming? How did you block 6-foot-11 inch Kevin Durant at the rim? How did you make that no-look, over-the-shoulder pass to Danny Green for a corner three? How did you Eurostep around four Los Angeles Lakers and finish with a one-handed slam? How did you elevate with a stress fracture in your right leg and posterize Chris Bosh in the 2014 NBA...
Your retirement, though not unexpected at age 41, saddens me. I understand your body has taken a beating. I know El Contusion, as Brent Barry famously called you, wants to enjoy his wife and three boys. But you were my favorite Spur. The player I had to watch. The spinning, soaring, sleight-of-hand Argentine who made me – and some fellow sports journalists – want to cheer on press row when rules expressly forbid such conduct.Scott Ball / San Antonio ReportSuccess! You're on the list.
Your ability to create magic on the fly is one reason. Your humility is another. I recall a game against Minnesota in 2009. You had 14 points and 10 assists. You were one rebound shy of your first career triple-double. Coach Gregg Popovich asked if you wanted to re-enter the game. Your team was up by 24 points. Six and a half minutes were left in the fourth period. You declined.
Spurs guard Manu Ginobili stands for an interview in front of championship banners at the Spurs practice facility. You were also a student of the game. You studied the moves of your older brothers Sebastian, an exceptional passer, and Leandro, a lethal shooter. You incorporated moves from Sasha Danilovic and other Europeans and made up your own. When you finally hit a growth spurt, filled out to 6-foot-6 and turned pro, you thrilled fans and terrified your mom.
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