A legendary career has come to an end.
On Monday, Spurs legend Manu Ginobili took to Twitter to announce his retirement from the NBA.
Today, with a wide range of feelings, I'm announcing my retirement from basketball. IMMENSE GRATITUDE to everyone (family, friends, teammates, coaches, staff, fans) involved in my life in the last 23 years. It's been a fabulous journey. Way beyond my wildest dreams. pic.twitter.com/3MLCUtmd6K
— Manu Ginobili (@manuginobili) August 27, 2018
The 4-time NBA Champion spent his entire NBA career (16 seasons) with the Spurs and was instrumental in every one of the championships he was part of.
As nice as the title wins were, though, Manu's legacy runs much deeper than that and upon his retirement announcement, the sports world congratulated him on an incredible career.
#GraciasManu por todo! pic.twitter.com/8252qgCmvi
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) August 27, 2018
One of my favorites. The poise, the leadership and the craftiness displayed on the court were all-time. Status: Legendary. @manuginobili #VoodooManu https://t.co/ul0pYL4VkF
— Landry Fields (@landryfields) August 27, 2018
Ci sei stato all’inizio, ci sei stato nel momento più alto... grazie di tutto. Per me sarai sempre un idolo! You were by my side at the beginning, you were by my side in the brighter moment... thanks for all. You’ll be my idol forever! @manuginobili pic.twitter.com/rVPQMyUjVV
— Marco Belinelli (@marcobelinelli) August 27, 2018
THANK YOU for absolutely everything you have done for basketball. A role model for all of us that love this wonderful sport. Fortunate to have shared locker room with you the last 2 years.#GraciasManu pic.twitter.com/HBJDvjIw2j
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) August 27, 2018
Se va el uno,el dos,el tres...
— Carlos Delfino (@cabezadelfino) August 27, 2018
Gracias 🙌 pic.twitter.com/KkbjY8xbmG
What a career!!! @manuginobili #Legend
— Tristan Thompson (@RealTristan13) August 27, 2018
Great career! From his professionalism, selflessness, changing the game by bringing the euro step into the NBA, and becoming a champion! 💪🏽 https://t.co/8cYLy5NENJ
— Jared Dudley (@JaredDudley619) August 27, 2018
One of the greatest guards of all time! The game will miss @manuginobili Salute! https://t.co/syZa1Ri7aX
— Quincy Pondexter (@QuincyPondexter) August 27, 2018
Ginobili!
— Wilson Chandler (@wilsonchandler) August 27, 2018
My least favorite Manu Ginobli moment.😒
— Wade™ ✴️ (@PlayoffDWade) August 27, 2018
1st ballot Hall of Famer for sure. pic.twitter.com/LmrOwKw3nf
Running some of those Ginobli mixtapes...in a dark room right now pic.twitter.com/nndJq1NxDp
— Slimeball (@sol_isKing) August 27, 2018
So you’re telling me...Duncan, Ginobli and Parker are no longer members of the San Antonio Spurs...what. 😭
— Leon (@Leonc623) August 27, 2018
16 seasons. Four NBA titles. An Olympic gold medal.
— ESPN (@espn) August 27, 2018
Manu Ginobili had an amazing career. pic.twitter.com/ZvusDj325w
16 seasons. Four NBA titles. An Olympic gold medal.
— ESPN (@espn) August 27, 2018
Manu Ginobili had an amazing career. pic.twitter.com/ZvusDj325w
Manu Ginóbili has retired after 16 NBA seasons.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) August 27, 2018
He is 1 of 8 players in NBA history to win 4 NBA Championships and an Olympic gold medal, and is the only non-U.S. born player to do so. pic.twitter.com/Tu1YA6y6OL
Thank you, @manuginobili. pic.twitter.com/6RQ2UTN8BO
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) August 27, 2018
@manuginobili , you were the main person I looked at when deciding I was gonna be a 6th man for good. Your style, talent, competitiveness, and will to win will be truly missed. Nothing but respect! #best6thman pic.twitter.com/gHsjX9yPvY
— Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) August 27, 2018
Manu Ginobili is the only player to capture an NBA title, gold medal and a bat in his career. Absolute legend.
— Jared Weiss (@JaredWeissNBA) August 27, 2018
Manu Ginobili’s first and last game.
— David Astramskas (@redapples) August 27, 2018
(via @darrenrovell) pic.twitter.com/7T0RApEt9i
Just a picture of two retired Basketball players. Hall of Famers. Legend. Kobe Bryant x Manu Ginobili. 🐐🙌❄️ pic.twitter.com/PckQReFDi3
— Lake Show™ 🦋💥 (@LakeShowFamily) August 27, 2018
Statement from Ginobili’s agents Herb Rudoy and Luciano Capicchioni: “It has been our great pleasure to represent Manu. He has not only been an outstanding player, he has also been one of the finest men we have known....”
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 27, 2018
I'll never forget the time 37-year-old Manu Ginobili threw down this dunk on Chris Bosh in the 2014 NBA Finals pic.twitter.com/KnosdX5EIE
— Tom West (@TomWestNBA) August 27, 2018
With Manu Ginobili's retirement, here's a reminder of the time he took on a bat. pic.twitter.com/gt0pSUlF5H
— ESPN (@espn) August 27, 2018
Manu Ginobili's retirement means none of these guys will be on the Spurs next season.
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) August 27, 2018
That just feels weird. pic.twitter.com/12qrtPMDzK
Incredible: Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili … Gregg Popovich outlasts them all in San Antonio
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) August 27, 2018
Manu Ginobili is not concerned about his legacy. #ThankYouManu pic.twitter.com/ycMYc5Gs2c
— NBA TV (@NBATV) August 27, 2018
Thank you Manu Ginobili!
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) August 27, 2018
Here’s his best plays from last season. How does a 40 year old playing 20 minutes a game have a sick 3-minute plays of the year mixtape?
pic.twitter.com/nLsmWOP9eD
Manu Ginobili has retired from the NBA. Remember when his shoe exploded? 😂 pic.twitter.com/z8RfIReMqd
— B/R Kicks (@brkicks) August 27, 2018
Happy Retirement to Manu Ginobili, the king of the Eurostep....this is video is art. pic.twitter.com/yIDBHgvaZO
— gifdsports (@gifdsports) August 27, 2018
Manu Ginobili career checklist:
— Quixem Ramirez (@quixem) August 27, 2018
1. All-Rookie ✅
2. NBA champion ✅
3. Olympic gold ✅
4. All-Star ✅
5. Sixth Man of the Year ✅
6. All-NBA ✅
7. Swatted a bat ✅
8. Gave his nut for the Spurs ✅
9. Jersey retired ⬜️
10. Basketball immortality ⬜️
11. Hall of Fame ⬜️
Tim Duncan - retired
— Saad Yousuf (@SaadYousuf126) August 27, 2018
Tony Parker - in Charlotte
Manu Ginobili - just retired
Gregg Popovich: pic.twitter.com/AjgjFIpdui
Here is Manu Ginobili's last field goal as an NBA player #HOF pic.twitter.com/V8iJ7EnKXF
— Justin Jett (@JustinJett_) August 27, 2018
On this date 14 years ago, Argentina defeated the USA in the semifinals at the Olympics in Athens. Manu Ginobili outscored Tim Duncan, Allen Iverson, LeBron, Wade, Amare & Carmelo 29 to 25. Incredible.
— Frank Isola (@TheFrankIsola) August 27, 2018
The Spurs won’t have Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili or Tony Parker on their team next season.
— Philip Lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) August 27, 2018
I don’t even know who the Spurs are anymore
How in the world are there people on the timeline debating if Manu Ginobili is a Hall of Famer? He's a first ballot lock. Sometimes I wonder what some people are thinking.
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) August 27, 2018
Tim Duncan & Manu Ginobili - two of the greatest players of their generation - both announced their retirement via press releases.
— Tommy Beer (@TommyBeer) August 27, 2018
No drawn-out retirement tours & celebrations.
No ego.
Part of the reason for the Spurs remarkable run was the selfless attitudes of their stars.
Spurs lost Kawhi Leonard, Tony Parker & Manu Ginobili in the same offseason. pic.twitter.com/1yiyaUEEQB
— ✶✶✶✶ (@NotARoleModeI) August 27, 2018
As @jeaniezk just pointed out to me, the Spurs don't have Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, or Manu Ginobili on their roster for the first time since the 1996-97 season. End of an era.
— Laker Film Room (@LakerFilmRoom) August 27, 2018
