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Manu Ginobili may have played his last game: Twitter reacts

Jan 5, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20) in the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20) in the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

With the San Antonio Spurs being eliminated from the NBA Playoffs, Manu Ginobili might have played in his final game as a Spur. Here are some quick reactions.

It was 2002 when Manu Ginobili joined the San Antonio Spurs as a backup guard. All these seasons later, the Argentine has racked up countless achievements. Ginobili is a four-time NBA Champion, two-time All Star and Sixth Man of the Year winner. For the 57th overall pick in the NBA Draft, those are some amazing accomplishments.

He’s been teetering on retirement for the past few seasons, but with the Spurs’ elimination from the NBA Playoffs, is this Ginobili’s last game ever? Here are some Twitter reactions on Ginobili’s potential last game and career.

ESPN’s J.A. Adande is summing up everyone’s feeling in one tweet:

Before the game, Ginobili had a large contingent of fans wearing Argentinian gear to watch possibly his final game:

Ginobili has largely had an underrated career, as evidenced in this tweet:

Some want the Argentine to return for one more season or are in denial that this could be Ginobili’s last game.

Even Spurs’ superfan Skip Bayless doesn’t want to see Manu walk off into retirement.

Spurs’ fans at the AT&T Center are showing their respect for Ginobili:

Even Manu Ginobili’s facial expression looks like he knows it might be his last game:

Now, time for the people who are showing respect to his career.

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Ginobili is one of the best international players ever to come to the NBA and become a star. He was a key focal point of their success during the Big-3 era with Tim Duncan and Tony Parker. Ginobili is 39 years old currently and has an important decision to make if he wants to return for another run or not. Regardless of what the Argetine chooses to do, Ginobili will be regarded highly for his signature performances in the playoffs and for giving everything to the game. If this is his last game, thank you Manu.