Spurs legend Manu Ginobili to retire from NBA after 16 seasons
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Spurs legend Manu Ginobili to retire from NBA after 16 seasons
Hab jedes Mal, wenn ich den Thread anklicke, weil es einen neuen Beitrag gibt, Angst, dass Manu sein Karriereende verkündet hat.
Ginobili made his first All-Star appearance in 2005, presenting a dilemma for the Spurs. By the halfway point of the 2006-07 season, the staff agreed the Spurs were a better team with Ginobili coming off the bench, considering it was nearly impossible to spread touches between him, Duncan and Parker.
Popovich presented the idea to Ginobili in January 2007, ready to take the route of deference since the shooting guard had earned as much.
"I don't think I've ever admitted this, even to my staff," Popovich told ESPN's Zach Lowe. "But if Manu decided he was not good with it, he was gonna start. Whatever he said, we would do it. He deserved that."
Despite a burning desire to play with the starters, Ginobili chose the best interest of the team. His acceptance of a lesser role was significant in establishing San Antonio's current culture.
"He played as big a part as Tim in building our culture," Buford said. "When Manu Ginobili comes off the bench, it's hard for anyone to bitch about why they aren't starting. Look at that guy, then talk to me."
Added Duncan: "You can't say s---. It set a precedent."
Ginobili was rewarded for his sacrifice in 2008. When the league honored Ginobili with the Sixth Man Award, Popovich joked about where Ginobili might keep it.
"He probably wants to take it and shove it up my ass," Popovich joked.
Jetzt ist also auch Manu weg.. das wird seltsam sein, die Spurs spielen zu sehen, wenn weder Duncan, noch Parker oder Manu dabei sind. Sehr schade, aber an sich ein guter Zeitpunkt zum Aufhören. Brillianter Spieler, mannschaftsdienlich, erfolgsorientiert, professionell, hoher Impact - an dieser Stelle auch noch ein :thumb: für @Bobo23, guter Artikel!
Mein letztes Highlight dürfte der Block gegen Harden zum Sieg in den Playoffs gewesen sein. Herrlich!
Stimmt. Hatte ich schon wieder vergessen. Einfach geil. Was ein Abschluss.