Other NBA players respected Manu Ginobili like few others. Even Kobe Bryant has said Ginobili was one of his favorite players ever to go against, because Ginobili wanted to win as much as anyone, and he played the game with flair and a high IQ. It was impossible not to love Ginobili’s game.
Monday, Ginobili announced his retirement from the NBA. Next stop, Hall of Fame.
When the announcement came, so did an outpouring of respect and love for Ginobili.
One of the all time greats. Fearless, funny, compassionate and competitive as hell. Thank you Manu! https://t.co/eZ61cWRvGb
— Steve Kerr (@SteveKerr) August 27, 2018
One of the most unique players I’ve ever had to defend. You changed the game @manuginobili. Congrats on a great career! See you @hoophall someday soon! #GraciasManu pic.twitter.com/nNYdF0wa40
— Jason Kidd (@RealJasonKidd) August 27, 2018
Manuuuuuu! Noooooo! There has been no one like you, and there won’t be again. You have made us all proud. Enjoy your beautiful family and the next stage of your journey.
— David Robinson (@DavidtheAdmiral) August 27, 2018
Hell of a career @manuginobili . One of the best to ever do it. Pick and roll genius. Euro-step king. Hated trying to force you right in the pnr knowing you would still snake back to the left hand. I’ve borrowed a lot of your moves and set-ups. The game will miss you !
— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) August 27, 2018
Congrats on an amazing career @manuginobili. You embody how basketball is meant to be played. With Passion, joy, and obviously a Champion through and through. Inspiration many sir. pic.twitter.com/Z86WgYFVMk
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) August 27, 2018
One of the best to ever do it. Thank you @manuginobili for pushing the game forward and for showing players all around the world what i true champion looks like. #HOF
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) August 27, 2018
One of the most underrated and selfless superstars of all time!! https://t.co/vZLzSn30g2
— Danny Ainge (@danielrainge) 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
Wow what a career @manuginobili it was a pleasure sharing the court with you, learning from you, the amazing team dinners, and long flights with great conversations and then competing against you! You will be missed Thanks For Everything #LivingLegend #20 #Batman
— INDIANA GEORGE HILL (@George_Hill3) August 27, 2018
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm_hFfVlGLy/
Uno de los mejores de toda la historia!
— José Manuel Calderón (@JmCalderon) August 27, 2018
Una leyenda! GRACIAS por lo que has hecho por el Baloncesto @manuginobili
One of the greatest ever to play basketball! A legend! THANK YOU for all these years @manuginobili pic.twitter.com/10rlqtyQsc
Gracias Manu!💪🏻💪🏻 #LEGEND pic.twitter.com/kP6C1V52iv
— Juancho Hernangomez (@juanchiviris41) August 27, 2018
#Respect ✊🏼 @manuginobili pic.twitter.com/2PU3aZamAs
— Enes FREEDOM (@EnesFreedom) August 27, 2018
End of an era. One of the greatest. Thank you for all you’ve done. The game will miss u! https://t.co/UTybV6V2sY
— Cedi Osman (@cediosman) August 27, 2018
Congrats to Future Hall of Famer @manuginobili on your retirement! I’ve always admired your game and it won’t be the same without you.
— Zach LaVine (@ZachLaVine) August 27, 2018
Thank you @manuginobili!! An honor playing against a Legend.
— Justin Jackson (@JJacks_44) August 27, 2018
congrats on an amazing career. watched you growing up and always admired your game. Future HOFer! @manuginobili Thanks for all you have done for the sport and @nba @TheNBPA
— Jonas Jerebko (@JonasJerebko) August 27, 2018
