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PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 11:07 am    Post subject: Manu Ginobili announces retirement

Manu Ginobili announces retirement

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His decision brings a historic 16-season run with the Spurs to an end. He is one of the most decorated international players in basketball history, a four-time NBA champion, a two-time NBA All-Star, an Olympic gold medalist for Argentina and a Euroleague MVP.


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PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 12:48 pm    Post subject:

I am not afraid to admit this but he was one of the top 10 players I have loved throughout my life. He was a pleasure to watch. Smart, tough, crafty as hell, beyond clutch, immensely cerebral.

Next stop, the NBA Hall of Fame, in my opinion.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 1:05 pm    Post subject:

He was very exciting to watch and will be missed, we might never see a guy with his unique style for a long time.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 1:32 pm    Post subject:

Badass player. Aside from being a spur, there's nothing bad I can say about him. Selfless dude who was committed to winning at all costs, at all times. His legacy as an international guy should also be praised, leading Argentina to the Gold in '04, etc. Remarkably impressive career both in the pros and international play. Good job Manu.

The only time I cheered hard for Manu was during game 7 in '05 versus Detroit and he delivered, big time. Should've been finals MVP that year imo.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 2:23 pm    Post subject:

There was literally nothing for him to play for this season. No surprise he decided it was time to hang it up.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 3:26 pm    Post subject:

Rough few months for the Spurs

Popovich's wife dies

Parker leaves the Spurs..

Ginobli retires.

Good luck in retirement Ginobli(Barkley voice) even if you were a flopper.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 3:27 pm    Post subject:

Only two players have won a Euroleague title, an NBA title, and an Olympic gold medal. Manu is obviously one. The other is someone I would not have guessed — Bill Bradley.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 4:02 pm    Post subject:

Basketball Fan wrote:
Rough few months for the Spurs

Popovich's wife dies

Parker leaves the Spurs..

Ginobli retires.

Good luck in retirement Ginobli(Barkley voice) even if you were a flopper.


Are we gonna pretend that the KL drama wasn’t rough?
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 5:47 pm    Post subject:

Well, there goes the last of the Big Three for the Spurs.

Who's better, Harden or prime Ginobili? People were calling Harden a knock-off Ginobili at first.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 5:57 pm    Post subject:

Ireland said that the trio of Manu, Parker and TD won more than any other trio. I mentioned in the Lounge that he might be the greatest 6th man ever.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 6:58 pm    Post subject:

CandyCanes wrote:
Well, there goes the last of the Big Three for the Spurs.

Who's better, Harden or prime Ginobili? People were calling Harden a knock-off Ginobili at first.


Harden is the better individual talent. But I'd doubt Manu would trade places with him, given how his career played out.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 8:18 pm    Post subject:

I remember when Manu's bald spot was but a speck on his scalp.

Quite a career...
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 8:23 pm    Post subject:

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Basketball Fan wrote:
Rough few months for the Spurs

Popovich's wife dies

Parker leaves the Spurs..

Ginobli retires.

Good luck in retirement Ginobli(Barkley voice) even if you were a flopper.


Are we gonna pretend that the KL drama wasn’t rough?


I honestly forgot about that
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 9:12 pm    Post subject:

Basketball Fan wrote:
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Basketball Fan wrote:
Rough few months for the Spurs

Popovich's wife dies

Parker leaves the Spurs..

Ginobli retires.

Good luck in retirement Ginobli(Barkley voice) even if you were a flopper.


Are we gonna pretend that the KL drama wasn’t rough?


I honestly forgot about that




As a person.. Pop dealing with her wife passing away was tough for me.. but as a Laker fanatic, it’s gonna be great to see the Spurs go on a downward spiral and despite there talent on the team with LMA/ DRoz we all know it won’t be like the same Spurs of old they will win 48-50 wins but not accomplish much after that.
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 28, 2018 6:09 am    Post subject:

Huge props and respect to Manu Ginobili.

One of the few players I saw who wouldn't back down from The Mamba.

Not only an amazing player, but also nothing but a complete class act his entire career.

I saw this blurb in a ESPN article:

Ginobili is revered for his electric play during his 16 seasons with the Spurs. The four-time NBA champion and two-time All-Star is the Spurs’ all-time leader in 3-pointers made and steals, while ranking third in games played (1,057). The 2008 NBA Sixth Man of the Year, Ginobili also has the most points, assists, rebounds, steals, 3-pointers and free throws made in NBA postseason history for a reserve. Not bad for a second-round draft pick.

I am a Ginobili fan, put this guy in the Hall of Fame already.
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 28, 2018 6:17 am    Post subject:

He was just all about the game and the competition. Seemed to have no ego at all. Very likeable dude.
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 28, 2018 8:51 am    Post subject:

The final chapter closes on those squads. Manu could have played on any team in this league, but on that one, a perfect fit. I think I have him on my list of all-time greatest NBA Sixth Men:

Iggy
Crawford
Manu
Coop
Hondo
Lamar (sentimental choice prolly)
Jerry Lucas
McHale
Rodman
Schremph


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PostPosted: Tue Aug 28, 2018 7:36 pm    Post subject:

Flopping aside, I loved Manu's game. He was so electric in the 2000s.
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 28, 2018 9:48 pm    Post subject:

Wilkes52 wrote:
The final chapter closes on those squads. Manu could have played on any team in this league, but on that one, a perfect fit. I think I have him on my list of all-time greatest NBA Sixth Men:

Iggy
Crawford
Manu
Coop
Hondo
Lamar (sentimental choice prolly)
Jerry Lucas
McHale
Rodman
Schremph


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Also, does Jason Terry make the list?
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 29, 2018 3:10 am    Post subject:

Ginobili's greatest moment:


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PostPosted: Wed Aug 29, 2018 5:39 am    Post subject:

Not mine, but I completely accept that Jet and many other very fine 6th men should be on someone's list.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 29, 2018 6:09 pm    Post subject:

Huey Lewis & The News wrote:
Ginobili's greatest moment:



LakerLanny and The Prodigy (Little Lanny) were in attendance at that one!

What a game!
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 29, 2018 7:59 pm    Post subject:

anth2000 wrote:
I am not afraid to admit this but he was one of the top 10 players I have loved throughout my life. He was a pleasure to watch. Smart, tough, crafty as hell, beyond clutch, immensely cerebral.

Next stop, the NBA Hall of Fame, in my opinion.


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Thank you adkindo for making this post

Full Agreement anth2000,

Ginobli is a man to look up to
A players Professional
He gave his heart on that floor every time he stepped on it
The Argentinian Kobe

Really Grateful I got to yell at him all these years... and witness his own Greatness in his Art

Thank you Manu.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 29, 2018 11:25 pm    Post subject:

LakerLanny wrote:
Huey Lewis & The News wrote:
Ginobili's greatest moment:



LakerLanny and The Prodigy (Little Lanny) were in attendance at that one!

What a game!


Kobe!
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