In honor of El Contusion, Manu Ginobili

[Dex]

I am dedicating my 20,000th post to the great #20 that will be hanging in the AT&T Center rafters one day!

Nobody knows if this is the last year we will be able to watch Manu Ginobili work his artistry on the court, but if so, it's been a wild run and I will savor every last second of it.

It's amazing what he is still able to do at 40-years old. Here are just a few of the magic moments Ginobili has given us this year:

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(I was at the game for this one, AT&T Center went wild for Manu!)

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BONUS: Some oldies, but some goodies:

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Feel free to add some more of your favorite Manu moments!

Let's hope the Spurs can put one more ring on Manu's hand!

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[SAGirl]

quality thread... one never knows tbh.
I really thought last year was going to be it... now I am not sure. He can play another season and just might.

[spursistan]

Confident in saying there won't be another Manu..Just too much originality in the style..

[illusioNtEk]

Congrats DEX!

Manu Ginobili is legendary
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DSo86dXVwAACpy-.jpg

[illusioNtEk]

http://cdn.chatsports.com/thumbnails/1521-69984-original.jpeg

[daledondale]

This is my wallpaper, against Detroit last week. He looks like a teenager.

https://www.infobae.com/new-resizer/1NdCeNwMHQXfSSa5k0tSdcxlaN0=/600x0/filters:quality(100)/s3.amazonaws.com/arc-wordpress-client-uploads/infobae-wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/05054317/Ginobili-ante-Detroit-1920.jpg

[SpursforSix]

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7427/16169837998_2bd34bd922_b.jpg

[TheGreatYacht]

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[spursistan]

''03 '05 '07 '14

[Mikeanaro]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BmhHolaCAAAeieL.jpg

[BatManu20]

Quality post tbh.

[diego]

8

Other players in NBA history with 8 finals turnovers:
Lebron
Curry
Magic (multiple times)
Hakeem
Gus Williams
Kenyon Martin

Bunch of losers amirite?

[tholdren]

Other players in NBA history with 8 finals turnovers:
Lebron
Curry
Magic (multiple times)
Hakeem
Gus Williams
Kenyon Martin

Bunch of losers amirite?

Kenyon martin was

[phxspurfan]

Crazy how everyone copying his move nowadays (Euro Step).

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[phxspurfan]

Also only player to single handedly beat Team USA in the olympics. Don 't forget that part. A team featuring the likes of AI, Melo, Wade, LeBron, Amare, and Timmy (all in their prime).

[Play Boban]

:cry

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Congrats Dex.

I intended to celebrate my 10,000th post but now I'm glad I didn't because it would feel hollow after seeing your 20k mark. :)

[Bill_Brasky]

http://www.nba.com/media/spurs/manu_080419_1200.jpg

Possibly my favorite NBA pic of all time.

[weebo]

Amazing player. Amazing talent. Just legendary.

[spurs10]

Right on Dex!! Great thread!
:bobo

[UZER]

http://cdn.chatsports.com/thumbnails/1521-69984-original.jpeg

:lol

[gambit1990]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zw7PkVVIXSw/UX4B9-86ZbI/AAAAAAAAALc/5Oc0khme3RE/s640/accidentados.jpg

[BSfromTX]

Also only player to single handedly beat Team USA in the olympics. Don 't forget that part. A team featuring the likes of AI, Melo, Wade, LeBron, Amare, and Timmy (all in their prime).

A lot of people avoid talking about this

[BatManu20]

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[diego]

aside from the nutmegs, shammgods, ball fakes and of course the eurostep, manu doesnt get any credit for going around his back. hes done it more than a few times and in crucial moments too (against marion to close out the suns in his 48 pt game is the first that comes to mind). found a video:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lljjd8jFck8

and that one got me thinking, there might be some younguns round here who dont know what a force manu was attacking the rim, the Contusion name was well earned


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXqpGYXlo80

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epizSBFYMjg

[diego]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZLGMf0TEg4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6zTNDxl7P0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3h8G1Kunp7k

[Spurtacular]

Crazy how everyone copying his move nowadays (Euro Step).

MYOsiGCCVn4

Kobe was a statue on that play. All those all-defensive team awards show how much a sham the NBA is, tbh.

[Spurtacular]

http://cdn.chatsports.com/thumbnails/1521-69984-original.jpeg

:lol X 2

[phxspurfan]

http://www.nba.com/media/spurs/manu_080419_1200.jpg

Possibly my favorite NBA pic of all time.

geez look how thin Diaw is

[BatManu20]

http://www.nba.com/media/spurs/manu_080419_1200.jpg

Possibly my favorite NBA pic of all time.


Only thing more remarkable about this pic than Manu's body control is Diaw's body fat %, tbh.

[spursistan]

Only thing more remarkable about this pic than Manu's body control is Diaw's body fat %, tbh.
Talk about a wasted talent. If only Boris had Tony work ethics..:depressed

[NASpurs]

http://www.nba.com/media/spurs/manu_080419_1200.jpg

Possibly my favorite NBA pic of all time.

Feels weird that in such a modern looking high-res picture that was taken 10 years ago (Jesus it's been 10 years), most of the geezers in the background in that pic are probably dead. That little kid in the Parker jersey in the background is probably in this forum calling everyone fags by now. Craziest thing is that all of those players except Manu aren't playing basketball or in the NBA anymore. Fuuuu

[Dex]

Congrats Dex.

I intended to celebrate my 10,000th post but now I'm glad I didn't because it would feel hollow after seeing your 20k mark. :)

You are still OG in my book, Chopper Jones. :tu

Been a fun time to be a Spurs fan, that's for sure. Some of these young blood can't even understand.

[lefty20]

My favorite athlete AT, and it ain't even close.

[sapin]

Feels weird that in such a modern looking high-res picture that was taken 10 years ago (Jesus it's been 10 years), most of the geezers in the background in that pic are probably dead. That little kid in the Parker jersey in the background is probably in this forum calling everyone fags by now. Craziest thing is that all of those players except Manu aren't playing basketball or in the NBA anymore. Fuuuu

Is there a way to know how many of the (30 teams x 15 roster=450) actual players start their careers in the NBA before Manu? I.E. today Spurs = Tony & Pau.
As you said, in all those old photos and vids, we usually see almost retired ones.

Don't forget Manu starts his career as an "old" 25 year player, in 2002.

[sapin]

Is there a way to know how many of the (30 teams x 15 roster=450) actual players start their careers in the NBA before Manu? I.E. today Spurs = Tony & Pau.
As you said, in all those old photos and vids, we usually see almost retired ones.

Don't forget Manu starts his career as an "old" 25 year player, in 2002.

Found this list of active players sorted by Draft Year:

https://stats.nba.com/players/bio/?sort=DRAFT_YEAR&dir=-1

Of course Manu was a 1999 2nd. rounder, and made his debut in 2002/2003.

There are only other 11 active players from 2002 or previous drafts.

[vander]

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wow I think 4 of those were to Dejuan Blair

[Dex]

wow I think 4 of those were to Dejuan Blair

Manu and Blair had great chemistry together on the P&R. Similar to Paul/Jordan or Kidd/Chandler in that regard (without the athleticism of course). Blair's game looked a lot better when Manu was on the court.

The fact that Blair quickly fell out of the league once he left San Antonio was a testament to this.

[YGWHI]

Found this list of active players sorted by Draft Year:

https://stats.nba.com/players/bio/?sort=DRAFT_YEAR&dir=-1

Of course Manu was a 1999 2nd. rounder, and made his debut in 2002/2003.

There are only other 11 active players from 2002 or previous drafts.

Great find.

Even when Carter is trying...
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...Manu did it in less minutes :toast
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[Manudona]

I still remember old threads where people would choose player X because Manu would fall-off after his 30th birthday. None of those other players are active now...

[Dex]

http://cdn.chatsports.com/thumbnails/1521-69984-original.jpeg

:lol I love this!

[Stabula]

Feels weird that in such a modern looking high-res picture that was taken 10 years ago (Jesus it's been 10 years), most of the geezers in the background in that pic are probably dead. That little kid in the Parker jersey in the background is probably in this forum calling everyone fags by now.

LOL