No More Manu

Yesterday, a friend told me some startling new. San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Manu Ginobili is out for the rest of the season as well as the playoffs. After sitting out for over a month due to a stress fracture in his ankle, Ginobili returned to the Spurs, only to play in a few games before straining his ankle again. So it is with a heavy heart and great reluctance that I say "the era of Ginobili is over."
Considered one of the greatest guards in the game, Ginobili spent seven years in the NBA all of them with the Spurs. The 57th draft pick overall he was later regarded as a one of the greatest draft steals of all time. Known for his aggressive style as well as his clutch play, Ginobili became and integral part of the Spurs lineup. He became a necessary sixth man to continue offensive play when the starters went out. Out of the seven years, Ginobili and the Spurs won three NBA championships. He is also the only player to win the Euroleague, an Olympic gold medal, and an NBA Championship, as well as being the second Latin American to be an NBA All-Star. At the age of 31 one it seems more likely than not that Ginobili will never be able to produce in the manner and consistency that he once did. He will be missed. And I'm sure numerous people will be wearing Ginobili costumes for many Halloweens to come.

Ginobili....................................FOR THREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!