After confirmation of renewal and his last year in the most important league in the world, I bring a special the best Latin American player in NBA history, Manu Ginobili.
Emanuel David Ginobili was born on July 28, 1977, known by all as Manu, it sucked the basketball from birth. Maccari son of Raquel Ester and Hector Jorge Ginobili ("Yuyo"). Leandro brother Javier (the largest 7 years) and Sebastian Fernando ("Toad" 5 more). Marianela Orono husband, daughter of Luis Alberto, former Argentine international basketball.
The Beginning
With its very familiar environment affiliated with the basketball, sports-related Manu lived from 2 years experience "I did chop the ball with a lens that had a base that obstructed the view of the ball, so get used to look at my colleagues and the action of the play, without worrying about the bounce of the same ". Among many other things, Manu began to take basketball as a daily.
With just seven years he enlisted in the North Bahiense premini of where it began to emphasize from very small for his skill with the ball in his hands. In that club it was formed with the passing of the seasons coming to match other top players such as Pepe Sanchez, who came six years Bahiense afternoon from El Nacional, when they were both 13 year.
"I had a feeling of frustration, my brothers had already become professionals at that time and I saw more little and I began to see very badly," admitted Manu.
At age 16 he made his debut in the First Division Local encestando a free kick in the defeat of his team against El Nacional 83-78, and a few months later he was on merit to bahiense combined age where his teammate Hernan Jasen one, coming down sharply from wanting to stand out. They could only be third in the championship behind Junin and Mar del Plata, other cities with great tradition in the Argentine basketball. A discrete position for a city accustomed to dominate these tournaments. As if that were not enough, at the end of season Manu lived firsthand the decline Bahiense North in the local competition and there are few who remember crying her heart out after the meeting by the special appreciation is a club whose flag now his name and where his father is a manager for many years.
That decline contributed to Manu come out of his beloved Bahia Blanca to see other basketballs. The prestigious coach Oscar "Egg" Sanchez persuaded his family to take him to Andino, in La Rioja, to continue their training there gave the expected growth spurt that enabled him to overcome his opponents more easily and dazzle with their increasingly spectacular dunks. That was all he needed to succeed.
He returned to his hometown to play in a few months Students and finally managed to make debut with the Under 22 National Team finished fourth in the World Championship in 97 in Melbourne.
The opportunity to live the sport and its first offering in Europe
In 1997, when Manu was 19, he received the first offer to turn pro. It was the Italian club "Basket Viola Reggio Calabria".
"When I got my first offer to go to Europe, I told my mom," I want to go, it's what I do, I want to live like this and I think I can do very well. And did not like anything, he laughs today. "
But luckily for everyone, Manu was selected in Draft of 1999 in position 57, second round by the San Antonio Spurs
However, he decided to stay in Europe after an offer made by the Kinder Bologna to play two seasons. Here he managed to devote as one of the best players of the old continent, as this time he won with his team two Italian Cups (2001 and 2002, being the MVP of the second), an Italian league (2001, being also the MVP it) and Euroleague (2001), the MVP of the finales.1 was also selected to play the All-Star three times.
Argentina Selection, 2002 World Indianapolis
In 2001 he achieves the FIBA Americas Championship in Neuquen, Argentina qualifying for the World Cup, winning the final against Brazil in overtime 108-98. He was crowned MVP of the tournament.
In 2002, he came the great opportunity for Manu, the World of Indianapolis, led the team in the tournament as part of the ideal quintet of the championship. He played every game in the tournament as a starter except for the final in which he could participate few minutes because of a sprained ankle suffered in the semifinals after stepping into German Dirk Nowitzki. In this tournament, the albiceleste was the first team to defeat the United States since it is made up of NBA players, snapping a streak of 58 consecutive games won since 1992.
Reached Grand Final and the chance to stay with the World Cup, the opponent was not going to be easy and it was Yugoslavia, the four-time world champion so far.
Manu got to play that final few minutes with a sprained suffered in the semifinal against Germany and Argentina fell 84-77, losing a great opportunity to devote world.
Olé Journal of Argentina published the cover with harsh criticism of the referee in the final.
Argentina climbed the world's second largest pedestal and history of one of the greatest of all time just beginning to write his story generations.
Manu Ginobili highlights from the World Cup in Indianapolis
Manu fulfilled his dream of playing in the NBA
The July 18, 2002, was the day that Manu arrived at the American Country after enforce your choice in position 57 of Draft of 1999 and signing a contract for two years which was about $ 3 million, and San Antonio Spurs acquire a great figure in Europe and leader of the Argentina selection.
Until then no one knew that number would, despite a Thursday afternoon after signing the contract Ginobili showed no T-shirt 6 with your name on the back, later directive San Antonio and Manu himself decided to change because that number was used by Avery Johnson, the owner of the Spurs base when the team won the title in 1999. "I still do not know that number will use, I got all summer to think about it," Ginobili said.
Finally he chose the historic jersey number 20 and made his debut against the best franchise of times, Tricampeones Lakers Kobe Bryant. Bahiense entered the field for the first time jumper with 3 minutes 15 seconds to finish the first quarter of the game by Steve Smith, and his first attempt at court became a triple (it was also the first game).
In his debut match, "Manu" had the difficult task of marking at times to one of the mega stars of the NBA: Kobe Bryant, to whom he stole a ball to attend his partner Speedy Claxton, who eventually became a double . In total, Ginobili played 20 minutes in his final return are targeted: 7 points (1/4 and 2/5 in triple double), 4 steals, 3 assists, 2 rebounds and 2 losses
In total, Ginobili played 20 minutes in his final return are targeted: 7 points (1/4 and 2/5 in triple double), 4 steals, 3 assists, 2 rebounds and 2 turnovers.
"I'm happy. I played a bit more than expected, especially the latter. He won the champion on the court, so I'm very happy. The rest is all secondary" he stated Manu after the match.
Then NBA reporters asked about Bryant.
"It was an experience. Not that you have along to anyone. It is one of the best in the world and a guy who can change you the game. I think I did pretty well. No one does well against Kobe. First of all, there was ridiculous. "
The ankle injury he had in the world of Indianapolis concerned in the vicinity of San Antonio, to the Manu questions answered
"Okay. I responded much better than in all practices and previous games, so I'm very happy with that. Now the big test is to see how it reacts the day after, because so far the postgame days were terrible" .
He participated in 69 games during his first season in which he finished with an average of 7.6 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.39 steals in 20.7 minutes during robberies. He was elected Rookie of the Month for March averaging 10.6 points, 3.3 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 2.24 steals in a run of 14 wins and three defeats. He also scored in double figures in 21 games. He scored 20 points in 28 minutes on March 2 against the Rockets in Houston, his encounter with greater anotador yield.
He was elected in the second great quintet of Rookies with Gordan Giricek, Carlos Boozer, Jay Williams and JR Bremer.
They bequeathed his first Playoffs
In his first 24 postseason games he played the Spurs played in the playoffs, averaging 9.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.71 steals, the fastest team in 27.5 minutes. Scoring in double figures in 13 games.
He ranked second in the registry of robberies during the Playoffs with 31, surpassed only by Ben Wallace who accumulated 42.
In contrast to the regular season, Ginobili became an integral part of Gregg Popovich, the rotation established in the playoffs, playing in every game the Spurs eliminated Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers. He helped lead his team against Dallas Mavericks in the conference finals. And he reached the long-awaited NBA Finals against the New Jersey Nets.
After a hard-fought final, Spurs fantastic series defined in the sixth game 4-2, thus achieving the so asiando NBA Title, the first year of Manu and already reached its ultimate dream, raise "Larry" and placed the ring on her finger.
ESPN see as recalled in the first title of Manu
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"This can not be compared with anything, a great joy. Since a minute remaining had goosebumps. Be part of the best team in the world sounds pretty good and I will enjoy even more" declared then Manu.
After the long-awaited title, Ginobili and the Spurs squad gathered at the White House with the President of the United States at the time, George Bush and later with Argentine President Nestor Kirchner.
2003-04 NBA season
In the new season with the Spurs, Manu began more regularly than his rookie year. He played 77 games and 38 of which were starts, and averaging 12.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.77 steals, 0.21 blocks, 2.40 fouls in 29.9 minutes per game.
A midseason he was invited to the 2004 All-Star Weekend in the NBA to join the team of sophomores (second-year players) vs Rookies.
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After the victory of the sophomores against rookies by 142-118, Manu made several statements:
About the experience of playing in the NBA Rookie Party All-Star 2004: "It's a more experienced. It was a fun thing to have done, then not much more. At the end and looked a dunk contest, maybe even too much, but I think people like to see that kind of thing. I personally do not know how to play well, I like playing more seriously, but know that this is a show for audiences around the world. "
About the reality of being among the best players in the NBA Season: "It's nice to be recognized as one of the best NBA sophomores, so obviously that makes me very happy."
On the difference of playing with the Spurs, where he preaches above all the defensive theme, and do it in the Party Newbies, which is more an offensive show: "It was a very big difference. It was unlike anything, and to say I was a little uncomfortable with that game because everyone goes right to the hoop. But you know when it comes to this type of event it is going to be. "
What it comes in the second half of the season: "This is only a break and nothing else. As early as Monday again T-Shirt San Antonio have to put and start working again. I hope the second half is only slightly better than the first part. I think we've done a good tournament but we can continue to improve much until the point of the playoffs where surely we will be at our best "
On the difference of being and alternate in San Antonio: "For there is probably my style of play suits sometimes come off the bench. Obviously, one prefers to be a starter because recognition is higher and is always important, but ultimately end up playing between 28 and 32 minutes I think the difference is not much. In addition it has for being a deputy is seen as one starts the game and may know a little better how things are going. But obviously that every player wants to be a starter "
About the victory in the game against the rookies: "Yes, I think we played with a bit more seriousness. For us it was important to win, I think nobody likes to come new guys, even if they are very talented, if you want to win and I'm glad that happened "
About not having been chosen to participate in the All-Star Game on Sunday: "No, to me it seems perfect. I did not see early to be there. I think it's not the time. I had a good start to the season but then I dropped a little and there are many players who have had the best championship I not on that event. The All-Star Game is very large, they are only the top 24 players in the NBA and I think I'm still not for that. "
He reached the postseason (Playoffs)
After the regular season, where the Spurs finished second in the standings, came the playoffs. Spurs met the Lakers in the conference semifinals. In the fifth party Derek Fisher scored a basket just before the horn sounded missing 0.4 seconds, with which the Spurs lost the match and the series 4-2.
While Ginobili did not play as well as last season, his playoff statistics improved significantly, with 13 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game
Athens 2004 Olympics, the golden dream.
Argentina in basketball was thrilled to win a medal at these Olympics, the players wanted revenge for what happened two years ago in the World Cup final in Indianapolis. The revenge was swift and the first meeting, Argentina faced Serbia (former Yugoslavia) the same opponents in the World Cup final.
In the debut just, Manu Ginobili scored a double historical on the horn, which led to the victory of the Albiceleste set by the minimum (83-82).
| Equipo | PJ | PG | PP | PF | PC | Pts |
 España | 5 | 5 | 0 | 405 | 349 | 10 |
 Italia | 5 | 3 | 2 | 371 | 341 | 8 |
 Argentina | 5 | 3 | 2 | 414 | 396 | 8 |
 China | 5 | 2 | 3 | 303 | 382 | 7 |
 Nueva Zelanda | 5 | 1 | 4 | 399 | 413 | 6 |
 Serbia y Montenegro | 5 | 1 | 4 | 377 | 378 | 6 |
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Thus classifying to the quarterfinals, where local Greece faced
After a hard-fought and difficult, with a lit match Walter Herrmann awakening to Argentina when I needed it, Argentina defeated host Greece and advanced to the semifinals of the tournament. The aim of the medal was even closer.
The rival in the semifinals now be even more difficult, it was the United States. Argentina had been his executioner in the World Cup, winning for the first time in history to a template with NBA players.
Argentina achieved another historic win over the Americans. Manu Ginobili was impressive scoring no fewer than 29 points. The albiceleste selected a medal was assured, it was silver or gold was, but this time they were going to escape so easy gold.
Faced in the final the hard Italy, but not harder than Greece or the United States and knew very well that the Argentine players.
With a thirst for revenge, the "Golden Generation" crushed the Italians 84-69 obtaining the Gold Medal, one of the most important milestones in the history of Argentine sports.
NBA 2004-05 season.
After some problems with the Spurs because his contract renewed and Ginobili started the 2004-05 season, RC Buford, general manager said "Hiring Manu Ginobili had always been our most important goal of the summer", "Manu contributes significantly to our team and in the community of San Antonio. We are extremely happy to have Manu wearing the uniform of the Spurs for many years. "
Motivated by the Olympic selection achievement with Argentina, Manu began another season with the Spurs with a change of "look".
Manu this season was going to be very special, it would be the best one so far.
After playing the first 48 games of a starter with the Spurs, he was chosen by NBA coaches as a substitute in the 2005 All-Star Game to be held in the city of Denver. (First and only Argentine to get it) in this contest added 8 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 block in 22 minutes.
The January 21, 2005 became a party from another planet, achieving their most points in a game, was 48 points against the best in the league the Phoenix Suns.
Manu had a dream season, was one of the best players in the NBA and led the Spurs with Tim Duncan and Tony Parker. He started 74 games during the regular season with San Antonio and obtained records of 12.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.61 blocks in 29.6 minutes on average. San Antonio could Playoffs sorting behind the Phoenix Suns of Steve Nash.
Playoffs 2005
Nuggets after beating in the quarterfinals (4-1), Seattle Supersonics in the semifinals (4-2) faced the best of the season, which swept Phoenix Suns 4-1 in the Western and devoting reaching other Finals NBA Detroit Pistons facing. And Manu, shone like never...
Nearing the seventh and final game, Ginobili posted the best statistics of his career, including 20.8 points and 5.8 rebounds per game, also having the third highest scoring percentage in the total of all playoff.
Game 7: San Antonio Spurs 81-74 Detroit Pistons.Manu Ginobili NBA Champion was consecrated again with a memorable party! losing by just one vote the MVP award in the finals with team captain Tim Duncan. The same Tim whispered to Manu "You deserved it as much or more than me."
NBA champion for the second time in three years, and became the best Argentine basketball player of all time.
He became the fourth person to win the Olimpia de Oro award in a row, this time sharing with footballer Carlos Tevez.
2005-06 NBA season
The third season in the NBA Manu was not easy, played 65 games in the regular season, but there was a small decline in their statistics compared to the previous season. Because many injuries he had on his foot and ankle.
Despite the physical problem that prevented him from playing at his peak, he averaged 15.1 points, 3.6 assists, 3.5 rebounds, 1.6 steals per game.
In that same season, the Spurs Manu hired compatriot Fabricio Oberto.
The Spurs dominated the NBA, with an unstoppable Tim Duncan and Tony raising its level classified first winning 63 games and losing only 19.
Playoffs 2006
The Spurs began the playoffs with the champion's plate, expired in the quarter to Sacramento Kings 4-2. Faced the always tough rival Dallas Mavericks Dirk Nowitzki, after a long series of 7 games, the Spurs get out 4-3.
Manu had extraordinary Playoffs, he averaged 18.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.5 steals.
World Japan 2006, becomes the illusion Argentina
In Argentina still he had the pain of having left out in the World Cup played in Germany, but had a chance to heal that wound a little with the World Basketball was played in Japan.
Argentina integrated Group A alongside France, Nigeria, Serbia and Montenegro, Lebanon and Venezuela, won the 5 games and qualified for the knockout stages unbeaten.
| Equipo | Pts | G | P | PF | PC | Dif |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Argentina | 10 | 5 | 0 | 464 | 339 | +125 |
2.  Francia | 8 | 3 | 2 | 353 | 329 | +24 |
3.  Nigeria | 7 | 2 | 3 | 371 | 393 | -22 |
| 4. Serbia y Montenegro | 7 | 2 | 3 | 409 | 352 | +57 |
5.  Líbano | 7 | 2 | 3 | 357 | 451 | -94 |
6.  Venezuela | 6 | 1 | 4 | 336 | 426 | -90 |
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After winning in the second round to New Zealand (79-62) and quartered to Turkey (83-58) played a tough opponent, Spain of Pau Gasol.
It was a memorable game that was not decided until the last second, Argentina was eliminated by just one point (74-75) and a three who declined to enter "Chapu" Nocioni. Spain subsequently be enshrined in the Final after beating Greece 70-47.
Argentina took the fourth place in Japan after losing to the United States for the 3rd and 4th place.
Manu was part of the ideal quintet of that competition.
Promedió 15.1 puntos en los 9 partidos que disputó como titular (22.1 minutos de promedio).
2006-07 season
Having recovered from all injuries and physical inconvenience and a major world over, Manu returned to the elite of the NBA. He played an extraordinary season, although only played 36 of 75 games, he averaged almost the same as the 2004-05 season that saw him shine.
On November 6, 2007, in a game they played against the Spurs and Miami Heat won by 88-78, Ginobili, with 25 points, managed to surpass 5,000 points in the NBA, counting only regular season.
In the season he averaged 16.5 points, 3.5 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game.
In season the Spurs ranked as third in the Western Conference. Tony Parker, Tim Duncan, Fabricio Oberto, Bruce Bowen and Manu Ginobili were unstoppable.
Playoffs 2007
In the playoffs the Spurs defeated the Denver Nuggets 4-1 in the quarterfinals, semifinals 4-2 Phoenix Suns and Utah Jazz 4-1 in the conference finals, so devoted champion in the West and Manu disputed Finals again NBA. This time with his compatriot Fabricio Oberto, against the Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James Young.
In Game 6 vs Suns he scored 33 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and assisted on 6 occasions.
Manu averaged 16.7 points, 3.7 assists, 5.5 rebounds, 1.7 steals in 20 games played.
NBA Finals 2007
For the Spurs only cost him four games to sweep the series against the Cavs (4-0), after a great game 4 of Manu with 27 points. San Antonio Spurs was devoted NBA champion again!
Tony Parker was the MVP in the Finals.
Special championship for Manu, he could celebrate with his friend and compatriot Fabricio Oberto.
Champion celebrations.
Three rings in five years, Manu Ginobili and the San Antonio Spurs immersed themselves in the great history of the NBA.
2007-08 NBA season
In this new season with Spurs we were going to see Manu Ginobili in one of the best versions. Their numbers rose too much, off the bench in most games.
He averaged 19.5 points, 4.5 assists, 4.8 rebounds in 31 minutes per game.
He was elected NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award and included in the third better quintet of the league with Carlos Boozer, Paul Pierce, Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady.
The Spurs ranked as the third best team in the Western Conference, the legacy Popovich became the favoritism once again heading into the playoffs.
Playoffs 2008
San Antonio eliminated in the quarterfinals at Phoenix Suns (4-1) before the party Manu made a publicity with Steve Nash.
Then they eliminated the New Orleans Hornets in a memorable series 4-3, but lost in the conference finals against the mighty Angeles Lakers of Kobe Bryant (4-1). Who later would be runners-up to the Big Three Celtics (Pierce-Allen-Garnett).
Manu averaged 17.8 points, 3.9 assists, 3.8 rebounds in 17 games.
2008 Pekín Olympics
Olympics 2008 came in Beijing Beijing City; China. In the new illusion of Argentine Manu Ginobili, Olympic gold in 2004 was responsible for carrying the national flag with pride in presenting the event
In men's basketball competition, Argentina part of the group A with Lithuania, Australia, Iran, Russia and Croatia. Of the five matches of the competition, he won four and lost only one, placing second with the same points as Lithuania, only this took the top spot by beating Argentina 79-75 in the first game.
| Equipo | J | G | P | T+ | T- | DT | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lituania | 5 | 4 | 1 | 425 | 400 | +25 | 9 |
 Argentina | 5 | 4 | 1 | 425 | 361 | +64 | 9 |
 Croacia | 5 | 3 | 2 | 399 | 380 | +19 | 8 |
 Australia | 5 | 3 | 2 | 457 | 405 | +52 | 8 |
 Rusia | 5 | 1 | 4 | 387 | 406 | -19 | 6 |
 Irán | 5 | 0 | 5 | 323 | 464 | -141 | 5 |
Argentina crossed into quarters with the always difficult Greece, an old acquaintance.
In a very tight game, where the Greeks missed a triple at the last second, Argentina win by two points (80-78) took. Ginobili ended up being the top scorer of the match with 24 points (6/13 triples) thus classified to the semifinal where again face an America full of stars like Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Jason Kidd, Deron Williams, Chris Paul among other recognizable stars. While Argentina already had four players playing in the NBA: Luis Scola (Rockets), Delfino (Raptors), Oberto (Spurs), and self Manu Ginobili.
Ginobili suffered an ankle injury during the first quarter of the semifinal against the United States
The national team lost by 20 points. Without the participation of Ginobili, Argentina won the bronze medal by beating Lithuania 87-75 and ascended to first place in the Fiba ranking, the first time in history that the United States was stripped of that position.
2008-09 NBA season
Manu injury to the United States led to surgery in Los Angeles where the affected area is corrected. "The doctor in charge of the operation is a specialist in this type of injury, particularly contacted by people from San Antonio eminent", said yesterday Carlos Prunes, player representative.
Manu se perdió las primeras dos semanas de la temporada regular por rehabilitación, pero volvió y jugó 44 partidos en la temporada promediando 15.5 puntos, 3.6 asistencias, 4.5 rebotes y 1.5 robos por noche.
The Spurs classified in third place in the postseason.
Playoffs 2009
Manu missed the playoffs against Dallas Mavericks by a stress fracture to the fibula, which ended a campaign where they have not respected him injuries.
"When the injury was confirmed was a 'shock' High. I understand that there is much talk of my situation and I know that again brought the issue of the Olympic Games. So I feel it is important to note that what happened to me was in the other leg, right, and has nothing to do with what's left ankle, in China, "he said clearing all doubts about his injury.
He also referred to his future: "I am aware that next after the season year I can be a free agent, and both the Spurs and I can choose But this did not change the way I think I said it many times and I repeat.. : If it were me, I'd stay in San Antonio lifetime ".
Spurs finally fell in the quarterfinals 4-1 to the always difficult Dirk Nowitzki Dallas Mavericks.
2009-10 NBA season
The lesions were no longer a problem for Manu in this new season he played 75 games averaging 16.5 points good numbers, 4.9 assists, 3.8 rebounds, 1.4 steals per game.
He shared the curiosity of the year in the NBA, "he knocked" to a bat that prevented the continuity of the game. Due to the peculiar case, they nicknamed "BatManu"
The Spurs had a poor season, compared to the previous ones. They won 50 games and perdiero 32, ranking in seventh place with the same record of Oklahoma City Thunder.
Playoffs 2010
Spurs faced against Dallas Mavericks again, the second highest ranked of the season. Yet all of Manu rematch of last season took 4-2 and eliminated.
In the conference semifinals they were swept 4-0 against the Phoenix Suns Steve Nash.
Manu played ten matches of the Spurs in the playoffs, averaging 19.4 points, 6.0 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 2.6 rebounds per game.
2010-11 NBA season
After announcing that he would not participate in the World Championship in Turkey with the Seleccion Argentina, Manu immersed himself in the physical recovery and its new season with the Spurs.
A midseason was voted by NBA coaches to serve on a second time the West team in the All-Star Game in Los Angeles (California). Manu coldeaba again with the biggest stars of the moment in the most imporant world league.
Manu West won 148-143.
After the All-Star Weekend held in Los Angeles. The Spurs made a comeback from the hand of "Big Three" (Tony-Manu-Tim) finished first in the standings as West with 61 victories and 21 defeats.
Manu played 80 games of 82 (maximum amount in his career) averaging 17.4 points, 4.9 assists, 3.7 rebounds, 1.5 steals in 30.3 minutes per game.
Playoffs 2011
Playoffs of 2011 occurred a historic event in the NBA, the Spurs to oblivion, lost to Memphis Grizzlies the lowest ranked of the season (8). For the first time in history, the top-ranked lost against the lowest ranked in the first round of the playoffs. Manu averaged 20.6 points, 4.2 assists, 4.0 rebounds 34min. on average in 5 matches.
2011 FIBA Americas Championship (Pre-Olympic)
Argentina was the best team of the moment, placed in the first position Fiba Ranking disputed the Pre-Olympic local in Mar del Plata.
He joined the Group B with Uruguay, Puerto Rico, Panama and Paraguay. Winning the first four games.
| Equipo | PJ | G | P | PF | PC | Dif | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 4 | 4 | 0 | 341 | 248 | +93 | 8 |
 Puerto Rico | 4 | 3 | 1 | 348 | 266 | +82 | 7 |
 Uruguay | 4 | 2 | 2 | 271 | 287 | –16 | 6 |
 Panamá | 4 | 1 | 3 | 287 | 352 | –65 | 5 |
 Paraguay | 4 | 0 | 4 | 259 | 353 | –94 | 4 |
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The top four in each group advance to the second phase where everyone in a group, cross against teams that were part of another group in the preliminary round. The teams drag their matches against rivals who have already faced in first round (and have qualified for the second round).
| Equipos | PJ | G | P | PF | PC | Dif | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Brasil | 7 | 6 | 1 | 585 | 493 | +92 | 13 |
| Argentina | 7 | 6 | 1 | 602 | 473 | +129 | 13 |
| Puerto Rico | 7 | 5 | 2 | 571 | 523 | +48 | 12 |
 República Dominicana | 7 | 4 | 3 | 539 | 543 | -4 | 11 |
 Venezuela | 7 | 3 | 4 | 652 | 641 | +11 | 10 |
 Canadá | 7 | 2 | 5 | 514 | 561 | –47 | 9 |
| Uruguay | 7 | 1 | 6 | 482 | 560 | –78 | 8 |
| Panamá | 7 | 1 | 6 | 496 | 647 | –151 | 8 |
The disputed Final against arch-rivals Brazil. Suffered after a game, the Argentine Champion of the tournament cast was consecrated in Mar del Plata after winning the final 80-75, so classified directly to the Olympics in London 2012.
2011-12 NBA season
The start of the competition was affected due to lockout due to the failure in the new collective bargaining agreement with the players, since the current expired on June 30, 2011, and the players' association and the NBA failed to an agreement on reducing the salaries of the players.
Manu started the season at a high level (17.4 points and 59.2% shooting from the field), but a broken hand forced him to stop after playing only five games. Manu played 34 games in a tough season, averaging 12.9 points 3.4 rebounds and 4.4 assists in just 23.3 minutes per game.
Spurs again ranked as the best team of the season, winning 50 games and losing only 16. Directed by Gregg Popovich were still the favorites to win again in NBA ring.
Playoffs 2012
At the start of the playoffs the Spurs swept the Utah Jazz in the quarterfinals (4-0) and then to Clippers (4-0). Played face Oklahoma City Thunder, who came sweeping Dallas (4-0) and remove the last champion Lakers (4-1).
despite the five major parties of Manu, the Spurs were left at the gates of another NBA Finals and lost to the Thunder Kevin Durant (4-2).
In 14 playoff games, Manu averaged 14.4 points, 4.0 assists, 3.5 rebounds in 27.9 minutes per game.
London 2012 Olympic Games
After gold in 2004 and bronze in 2008, the selection Basketball Argentina became the illusion of medal for the country.
Manu with Luciana Aymar, the best player in hockey history
The Argentine joined the Group A combined with very countries affiliated to basketball, arguably Argentina joined "The Group of Death". Accompanied Argentina: United States, France, Lithuania, Tunisia and Nigeria.
| Equipo | Pts | PG | PP | PF | PC | Dif | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Estados Unidos | 10 | 5 | 0 | 589 | 398 | 191 |
| 2 |  Francia | 9 | 4 | 1 | 376 | 378 | −2 |
| 3 | Argentina | 8 | 3 | 2 | 448 | 424 | 24 |
| 4 | Lituania | 7 | 2 | 3 | 395 | 399 | −4 |
| 5 |  Nigeria | 6 | 1 | 4 | 338 | 456 | −118 |
| 6 |  Túnez | 5 | 0 | 5 | 320 | 411 | −91 |
Argentina played five matches with three wins and two losses, the National assembly is qualified to the quarterfinals to face Brazil.
Argentina defeated Brazil 82-77, Manu led the rebounds with 8. Thus reach the semifinals to face United States for the third time
Argentina fell to US 109 to 83. Again they played the match for the bronze medal, this time it would be against Russia.
Argentina missed a chance to medal against Russia by 81-77 with an electrifying final minute. When he reached the fourth country after Manu said "I do not know if I will continue" making reference to the selection.
Manu finished with the third best average points, just behind Kevin Durant and integrated the first best quintet.
Primer Equipo
- Escolta - Manu Ginobili
- Alero - Kevin Durant
- Alero - LeBron James
- Alero - Andrei Kirilenko
- Pívot - Pau Gasol
| Jugador | J | Pts | Prom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick Mills | 6 | 127 | 21,2 |
| 2 | Kevin Durant | 8 | 156 | 19,5 |
| 3 | Emanuel Ginóbili | 8 | 155 | 19,4 |
| 4 | Pau Gasol | 8 | 153 | 19,1 |
| 5 | Luis Scola | 8 | 144 | 18 |
| 6 | Andrei Kirilenko | 8 | 140 | 17,5 |
| 7 | Carmelo Anthony | 8 | 130 | 16,3 |
| 8 | Leandro Barbosa | 6 | 97 | 16,2 |
| 9 |  Luol Deng | 5 | 79 | 15,8 |
| 10 | Tony Parker | 6 | 94 | 15,7 |
NBA 2012-13 Season
The October 29, 2012, Manu fulfilled 10 years in the NBA. Now with 3 rings and 2 All-Stars on his back, he carried the responsibility of being a key player in the team of Gregg Popovich. Manu season started late because of a sore back, but did not prevent him shine after.
Ginobili played 60 games, averaging 11.8 points, 4.6 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 23.2 minutes per game.
This season the Spurs shone as usual, with a record of 58 wins and 24 defeats ended the season as second, behind Oklahoma City Thunder.
Playoffs 2013
The Spurs had a performance like in the old days, rooms swept the Lakers (4-0) defeated the Warriors in the semifinals (4-2) and swept the Memphis Grizzlies again in the conference finals. Thus Spurs Manu returned to the great NBA Finals.
The rival had won 7 games to Indiana Pacers, it was the last champions Miami Heat of Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh, giving the highly anticipated clash of Big-Three's (Tony-Manu-Tim).
The series was very even, Spurs won 3 and Miami Heat had won 2 games. The sixth game was in Miami. After a hard-fought game, the Spurs took a lead of 5 points with 30 seconds, and the miracle happened.
That's right, Ray Allen nailed a triple With only 5 seconds and tied the game at 95. Then in overtime, the Heat seized confidence and won the game 100-103 carrying Finals seventh game.
In Game 7 Miami Heat grabbed enough to prevail over the Spurs 88-95 and capture his second consecutive championship confidence. It was one of the best finals in the history of the NBA, Manu lost its first end and sadness noted.
After the lost Finals, said "I still think about that game. I get very angry how we lost. We are escaped two rebounds, a coin was tossed and lost it. We had a very bad time in two days"
2013-14 season
It was difficult for players to turn the page after being so close to another ring, especially for the winning team as he had made Gregg Popovich. But the thirst for revenge was swift Manu. He played 68 games averaging 12.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.0 steals in 22.8 minutes on average per night.
The Spurs had another fantastic season with a record of 62 wins and 20 defeats ranked as first in the West, heading to the playoffs where was the big favorites for the ring.
Playoffs 2014
In the first round the Spurs beat Dallas Mavericks after 7 games (4-3), a tremendous number where Manu shone again.
In the conference semifinals, the rival was Portland Trail Blazers. It was not at all difficult for the whole of the rematch, defeated easily in the series by 4-1 and qualified for the conference finals for the third consecutive year. Is this the manu? As usual, he returned to shine
In the conference finals he faces an old acquaintance Finals, Oklahoma City Thunder Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. After 6 games, the Spurs are imposed in the series 4-2, sixth Manu was a great game (15pts, 5ast, 6reb) and disputed second consecutive NBA Finals. The rematch was one step.
The Eastern Conference champion was an old acquaintance, not least over the Miami Heat LeBron-Wade-Bosh faces to Parker-Ginobili-Duncan would. Although this year the Spurs not only had the thirst for revenge, but a player with extensive development, Kawhi Leonard.
After 5 games, the San Antonio Spurs swept the series at Miami Heat (4-1) gave him a kind of basketball team and again, so for the fourth time, Manu Ginobili NBA champion!
After they set up a special championship between Gregg Popovich, Tony Parker, Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili own, the 4 highest regard for many glorious years.
2014-15 NBA season
After announcing his absence Fiba World 2014 in Spain, Manu Ginobili starting another season with the San Antonio Spurs, for many would be the last. Already with 37 years he played 70 games averaging 10.5 points of 82, 4.2 assists and 3.0 rebounds per game.
After a pretty crazy, Spurs with a record of 55 wins and 27 defeats season, they reached the last game with the expectation of being seconds or be sixth.
After losing to New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis to win Pacers, the Spurs finished in sixth place.
Playoffs 2015
In Postseason they face the grueling Clippers Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan, among others.
Reaching the seventh game in a hard fought series and partner, Chris Paul took a foul shot in 1.0 second and making the semi-finals and eliminating Spurs 111-109.
Manu announced his retirement from Argentina Selection "98%"
During the 2014-15 NBA season, Manu Ginobili confessed to be retired from the national team, after missing the World Cup in Spain and the confirmation of "sheep" Hernandez on his non-participation in the Pre-Olympic Guadalajara in 2015. In a note Canchallena (The Nation) confessed "I do not feel well and do not want to go for pity."
Then the full story that made Diego Morini:
- Sergio Hernandez said there'll be in Monterrey, but perhaps there was any chance for you to be in Rio 2016. Can you say something about it right now?
- When I was asked, I kept thinking if I had said last year when he was at the World Cup, I wanted not to end my relationship with the team. In my head I had closed that chapter. Because, well, I could not play the World Cup, I regretted not being able to be, but then said that 98% (as of retirement) I guess there will come that excites people. Inside I had retired. The selection is so ingrained in me, because I started in 96 with the lowest, costing me close a chapter and say that's it, no more game and no chance of a return to wear the shirt of the selection. It is deep inside me and it's hard. I love to keep that dream alive of playing an Olympic Game, but the reality is that the chance is very small, because I no longer leather. Every day, for every game, I have to do a lot of things to get to the stadium, everything hurts .. Since competition and every day lost some meaning and although I'm passionate when I'm on the pitch, basketball is not the first thing on my list of priorities. Therefore, the two or three months that I have vacation, more pain than I have, make the selection not my priority. I do not feel well and do not want to go for pity or going to suffer. The selection is to have fun, to give all you have and today I am unable to do that. The truth is that I was surprised that I have to clarify, but certainly in Monterrey will not be. I had no doubt about that, but clearly left the door open unconsciously.
- A few days ago Scola said today in selecting proper names was not important, I had to do a project for 10 years. Do you think the same?
- What to put together a project to 10 or 20 years and reorganize our basketball for the future, no doubt. I think it's good some of us who are left to the young or the newest or those without much friction NBA, to see some of the things they were doing. See how Luis (Scola) moves or how Pablo (Prigioni), which is a tremendous example is handled. Or see how Chapu (Nocioni) or the constancy of Carlitos (Delfino) and his fight against the foot trains and making it to be (N. of R .: takes two years without playing due to injury). I think that serves as a mirror, not to copy, but to know that there are those forms. There are things we were learning, we did not know existed. It's very important. But it is no longer a time when the selection depends on Ginobili, Scola, Nocioni or Prigioni. It is important to maintain the behavior, that kind of altruism, of feeling, playing and more. Then you have to organize everything else from the base, because I think it was quite hurt.
- How can you solve the problem of bases?
- Gradually, involving us all. And when I say this is for players, coaches, referees. We all need to push looking for a common good. It does not happen in many aspects of our country, we will try to happen in basketball. Leave aside personal interests and try to do things together and see what happens. See if we can do it.
- It seems that everything we achieved with the Golden Generation not took advantage. Do you see it?
- It is very difficult to say no advantage because it can not determine how they could have used. I do not know. Definitely things were really bad. It is possible that things could have been done from the ground, I do not know what the solution was. But when we learned last year in what was the economic and structural situation of the Confederation certainly things were really bad. Know that they are down 30 million pesos, with a selection that did not travel in private jets everywhere .. I guess we should have generated something right? Since 2002 runner-up to fourth place in London, something would have generated. And it did not happen. You say, how can it be? And until you feel a bit accomplice. Because we had been complaining to us for some time, but there were too many things that happened. Anyway, passed, we are all responsible, from the top to the bottom. Hopefully rebuild everything and we are all from the same side. But like any crisis, when it is very deep, it invites reset and again plant the seed and get laburar. And they all put in the same way for this railroaded.
Link Note: http://canchallena.lanacion.com.ar/1782278-manu-ginobili-no-me-siento-bien-y-no-quiero-ir-a-dar-lastima
Thus put an end to the Argentina team that loved and who gave so much. He managed to be Sub-World champion in 2002 (virtually unable to play the final), Gold in Olympic Games Athens 2004 Olympic Games Bronze 2008 Beijing Pre-Olympic Champion Mar del Plata 2011. Leading to Argentina, together Gran generation to the top of the basketball world.
Thanks a lot
Manu Ginobili confirmed their presence in the 2015-16 NBA Season
Manu Ginobili was estimated that say goodbye to the NBA and announce his retirement, on the other hand said that could continue for another season. The truth is that with four days of free agency, there was still no news about the continuity of the Argentine magician, after contracting by Spurs Mega-Star LaMarcus Aldridge, Manu did not take their response.
Happy to announce that I'm coming back next season. #gospursgo #TDwouldvemissedmetoomuch.
— Manu Ginobili (@manuginobili) julio 6, 2015
After the news, Manu published in his column Canchallena (La Nación).I could not let go much more time out of respect for the franchise. They have to assemble the team and if I decided I was not going to play anymore, they had to look for another option. He could wait to find out what happened to Aldridge, whether or not coming. So much he had time. Once you said yes, you had to make a decision.
Still because you do not see me away from basketball. Two months passed, enough to stop a little ball and think time. I think it is a nice opportunity. I am looking forward, with renewed hopes in the team and I did not want to lose.
It was crucial that they be so sure that I wanted on the team. If they had doubts had accelerated the process of decision making. But I would made me feel good, and the decision is respected from another point. It must be difficult having to retire for not having the option to follow. Luckily it did not take me that.
I saw the second round of the playoffs, I saw the conference finals either. He was still a little hurt. After watching the final ... I missed a bit. I caught the bug again, made me want to return. The fire is not extinguished yet.
For such a determining factor in the life of an individual decision, as is retiring, you can not be in doubt. A thought so little time, another little time not. For something as important as stop playing or follow had to be a hundred percent sure. From the moment I said yes doubts are over. I talked to Pop, I have wanted, I'm excited.
Many never have problems. Always he told me to do whatever I want. My kids are still kids, so that they do not change the situation. To them I play basketball is the most normal work. They are in another.
What comes very excited. Adding a player like LaMarcus Aldridge, one of the best in the NBA today, is important. We will change pretty face. I will miss much Tiago, a great friend with whom I got on very well on and off the court. Also Marco, Baynes and Cory Joseph. It is always sad to lose companions. But knew there would be changes this year. Within these amendments, which add someone as Aldridge is very good. It generates curiosity to see how a player with these characteristics will join a team that plays well and wins. You start to be more optimistic. Also came David West, who is very experienced and plays hard. It makes us deeper and gives us more options. Relegating made a big bet much money to come with us.
The larger you put on, you know that less time is left and what I want is to have fun, and treasured moments while earning. If you win the better you spend. I have that mentality. I am about to fulfill 38. At this point every season may be the last. I do not have much, but I'm not going to play being one hundred percent sure it's the last. Who can tell me that in June next year again I feel I can continue to help? I do not want to say, time will tell. I enjoy every day.
With confirmation in mind, things change. I was training me, doing weights to stay, but now that is determined, we already told you again, you are all agreed, I start to get other goals. The body has to be right. I have to climb up in strength and power. In the game there is no rush, but I had some other food surplus since I came to Argentina and accommodating'll go little by little.
I'm flattered to hear that people are happy because I'm playing. I do very well, helps me create challenges not want to disappoint anyone. Because if it is not the priority, all this creates a sense of responsibility. I want to make things right.
At this time every time I saw a clip of those who climb on Twitter, some video, and watching him made me want to go to court, to live that again, be part of a team that infect what makes us who contract a couple of seasons. I am part of something very special in this NBA and history. The fire is still inside. I want to enjoy it, I live it. It is only what we have. I did not want to lose. Above material, the more talented people who can unbalance keeping our bases and our traditions group added. They can continue to achieve things.
Link to publication: http://canchallena.lanacion.com.ar/m1/1808269-el-fuego-no-se-apago.
After weeks of research and organization, here I completed my Special Representative Emanuel David Ginobili personally think it is the best athlete in the history of Argentina. Luckily we will be able to enjoy once more in some fields of the AT & T Center, hopefully the fifth ring goes down, it is still too early to tell. The truth is that Manu left a beloved brand for life, his successful career was due to daily and daily effort, without effort one does not get to fulfill his dreams.
Oscar Schmidt, "Ginobili is perhaps the best Latin player in history"
Magic Johnson: "Manu is the most complete player"
Dwyane Wade: "Addressing Manu Ginobili helped me become a better player"
Kobe Bryant: "Manu is a very smart player, I love the way they play and I like to confront"
Al Horford, "Ginobili should be in the Hall of Fame"
Charles Barkley (Credited fan of Manu) "It's my favorite player"
Tim Duncan: "It's an unpredictable player, but his passes always come."
Paul Pierce: "It's the best foreign player in the history of the NBA."
David Stern: "It is a pleasure to see lead the Argentine team"
Diego Armando Maradona: "We will be the first Argentine to play in the moon and leave us so well"
Lionel Andrés Messi: "I am the Manu Football"
This multimedia biography was mainly typed by me, Cristian Lopez (CrisLopezNBA).
Information sources:
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La Nación (Canchallena).
NBA.com
manuginobili.com.ar
InfoManu (Twitter) (YouTube videos)
Wikipedia
SomosBasket.com
Taringa! (Banner and photos)
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