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.
Heās been teetering on retirement for the past few seasons, but with the Spursā elimination from the NBA Playoffs, is this Ginobiliās last game ever? Here are some Twitter reactions on Ginobiliās potential last game and career.
ESPNās J.A. Adande is summing up everyoneās 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 Ginobiliās last game.
Even Spursā superfan Skip Bayless doesnāt want to see Manu walk off into retirement.
Spursā fans at the AT&T Center are showing their respect for Ginobili:
Even Manu Ginobiliās 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.