“It’s NEVER about individual accomplishments” Manu Ginobili claims Spurs Big 3 is the purest definition of a TEAM
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Manu Ginobili is a very special person to the NBA holding accountability for some of San Antonio Spurs’ best seasons. Unlike other legends, he is not spoken about much despite the amount of impact he has had on his team. His NBA career was not as decorated as his international record but Argentinian also had influence on how the play was played.
His career spanned for 16 seasons all with the Spurs. He was the least selfish player during his time in the league and was widely appreciated for his ability and quickness. The Spurs also honored the player by retiring his No. 20 jersey back in 2019. Ginobili was accompied by his legendary teammates and coach Gregg Popovich.
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Manu Ginobili was a four time NBA Champion who played alongside legends like Tony Parker and Tim Duncan. He served as a great offensive player coming off the bench averaging as much as 19.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game in the year 2008, when the Spurs won their third title.
He also won the Sixth Man of the Year Award for his tremendous efforts coming out of rotation despite showing potential of being a top leader. He was selected as an All-Star twice during his career but that never discouraged him in anyway. Neither did he show disinterest in coming off the bench. He was a very team oriented player and allowed his teammates take charge if they wanted to.
The former champion was famous for the Euro Step which is frequently used to cut through the defenders. His go to move has been incorporated into playing styles of Giannis Antetokounmpo and several other top tier players of today. He was extremely successful overseas winning MVP awards and scoring titles as well.
On being announced as an inductee, Manu Ginobili reflected on his remarkable career saying, “ I wanted to do good, I wanted to help, I wanted to grow, but I wasn’t the No. 1, first pick, right? I was 57, so I knew that the odds of me staying for long here were not with me because it doesn’t usually happen. So, it turned out to be an incredible story and enjoyed 16 wonderful years.”
“It’s not just about individual accomplishments. I never won a scoring championship, an MVP, even first-team. I’m here because of my surroundings, of the players I play with, of the coaches I’ve been coached with, and the organizations.” Ginobili can now be looked as one the NBA‘s biggest success stories.
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