On November 9, , Ginobili joined Rashard Lewis as the only second round draft picks in NBA history to score 13, career points and make at least 1, three-pointers.
And then, of course, there was a career highlight in the Western Conference Semifinals. In the next round against the Golden State Warriors , Manu became the first player at the age of 39 to score 20 or more points off the bench in a playoff game since that stat was recorded. Before the season, Manu turned years-old which opened him up to numerous firsts. In back-to-back games in January , he scored 21 and 26 points respectively making him the first quadragenarian in NBA history to score 20 or more points while coming off the bench.
At the same time, he surpassed Reggie Miller and took the third all-time spot in made 3-pointers during the postseason. Game 4 of the playoffs looked to be a sweep, but Manu reached deep and carried the team he loved so dearly to their sole postseason win against the Finals-bound Golden State Warriors.
Following the season and after much deliberation, Manu Ginobili determined it was the right time to retire. Today, with a wide range of feelings, I'm announcing my retirement from basketball. It's been a fabulous journey. Way beyond my wildest dreams. For those fortunate enough to attend the ceremony, the entire night featured highlights and tribute videos of Manu.
Even the halftime show introduced a roundtable that featured members of the Argentinian National Team. And of course, the ceremony was wonderful and bittersweet as it became more obvious this era, the greatest period of the San Antonio Spurs thus far, was coming to an end. It would be up to another generation to carry on the traditions that were created by David Robinson, raised by Tim Duncan, and bloomed under the love and care of Manu Ginobili. Perhaps the hardest thing for fans to accept after Manu retired was there would no longer be the joy of seeing him enter the court and bring life and big plays to the Spurs whenever they needed it.
Ginobili is not gone, he can still be seen at games. And with the addition of Tim Duncan to the coaching staff, the hope is alive that Manu will find his way to the sidelines. Though it would be impossible to recreate and teach his particular magic, any player working with Manu would instantly improve his skill set and increase the likelihood of expanding his career. Cookie banner We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from.
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