Rick Kamla's Blog When We Won: Duncan's Dynasty

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Originally Posted by duncan228

Spearheading the decisive run was a pair of teammates on the Argentine National Team, Manu Ginobili and Fabricio Oberto, who combined for 10 of the 14, including the last eight points in the run.

Ironically, Manu isn't a top-five player in the NBA, but he is one of the top five closers in the world.

How about Game 3, when the dude throws up an 0-for-7 from the field before hitting three of four free throws in the closing seconds to beat the Cavs 75-72. By the way, those were his only points of the game.

How about Game 4, when 14 of his game-high 27 points came in the final 5:24 of the fourth quarter, propelling the Spurs to an 83-82 win. By the way, up two with 1.9 seconds left, Manu confidently made 'em both and raised his arms triumphantly before getting mobbed by teammates at center court.

It was fitting that the Spurs began celebrating before Damon Jones hit his empty buzzer beating three because it was symbolic of The Finals being over before they were officially over. Heck, this series was over before it even began, and as wrong as I was about giving the Cavs two games, even I knew that.

Because Manu is the only player in the history of orange to win titles in the NBA (three), Euroleague (two), and Olympics (one), he has to be considered the Best Winner in the World.

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