Manu Ginobili

Born Emanuel David Ginobili, Manu Ginobili is one of the most celebrated NBA stars born in July 1997 in the city of Bahia Blanca, Argentina. He was the youngest in a family of three and known to be a small, skinny kid. No one thought that he would later rise to basket stardom globally, although the sport was in his blood. His brothers, Sebastian and Leonard, usually attended training for del Notre, an excellent basketball team in those days, and Manu tagged along for practice and games. This led him to grow his interest in playing basketball and later started training with a coach called Oscar Sanchez. Ginobili watched the NBA every time he had a chance, staying up till late hours to catch them. He marveled at one of his idols’, Michael Jordan, talent and creativity by watching him lead his Chicago Bulls teammates to win 6 NBA championships. By the time he reached his teenage life, the separation between him and the court became a chasm. Just like his idol, he made incredible shots and had the ability to dunk with precision and great flair. At the age of 18, he made his debut with Andino in the 1995-1996 season.

Career Accomplishments

Ginobili’s rapid ascent helped him attract the attention of major European scouts, who offered him a contract to play for Viola Reggio Calabria located in Italy. By playing in international leagues, his game continued to improve with every season, averaging about 16.9 points per game. However, he did more than the score in his time in Europe. Thanks to his wonderful feel for the game, he worked hard and even took up the offensive end. This saw him given the title of Italian League Player of the Year. It was in Europe where Ginobili began honing his talent to what would later become his NBA calling. His first 2 years in Italy seemed to open eyes around the world of basketball, including the San Antonio Spurs. The club's coach, R.C Bufford, was impressed with his performance, and he didn’t waste the opportunity to grab him, beating 57 other competitors. The spurs hoped that Manu would in a few years mature to become a solid player, which he did. In July 2001, he signed a contract with the team, which saw him pocket an amazing $2.9 million. He helped the Spurs as well as his country win a number of titles, making a mark for himself for every game he played.

Most Known For

Manu Ginobili is a top basketball player known for his impeccable talent. In the early 2000s, he helped the San Antonio Spurs as well as Argentina, his home country, winning many titles. In fact, he is the only player in the world to ever win an Olympic Gold Medal, NBA ring, and a Euro league. Manu is best known for his role as a Shooting Guard in the San Antonio Spurs from 2000 to date.

Where is he now

Manu owns a house at Hillside Estate, Northwest of San Antonio. He also owns a summer home located in South Buenos Aires, Argentina.