Manu Ginobili, the cult of patience

unlike his compatriots Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona of his idol Michael Jordan and many other world stars, Argentinian basketball players Emmanuel Ginobili Slowly built a career in which achievements, victories and titles were desired.

Originally from Buenos Aires white bay, Declared Argentina’s National Basketball Capitalretired in 2018 to applause and recognition, but his professional growth, surprising to those who first knew him, is the product of his perseverance, competitiveness and thirst for glory. was.

Legendary Origin

The greatest Argentinian basketball player of all time was born on July 28, 1977. white bay, Probably the only Argentinian city where basketball is more popular than soccer.

‘Manu’ is the youngest of three married children Jorge Ginobili and Raquel Maccariyour brothers, Leandro and SebastianThey were also basketball players.

His relatives, former teammates, and former coach have stated that as a child he was a passionate and strong-willed player, but did not stand out or display the level he later reached.

On September 15, 1993 he made his debut in the provincial championship. Bayan Basketball Association cto the number 6 of north bahiaHis side beat El Nacional 83-78, winning by just one point. Ginobilithen 16 years old.

In his first season, he played 16 games, averaging 6.50 points per game, but was unable to prevent the team from being relegated.

“At that moment he killed me. I experienced it as a great shame. Bayense It’s more than just a club for me. that’s my house My dad devoted a lot of time to it. My brother won the title there. And I was going downhill after he hadn’t won a single game in training and he had only been in the first division for a year,” he recalled years later. Ginobili.

In 1995 he went to AIndian Sports Club and Debuted on September 29th of the same year. National Basketball League (1 Division) of Argentina in view of PenalolHe is 18 years old and has scored 9 points. However, his team dropped him from 104 to 85.

The following year he went student of white bay Then in 1998 he left his hometown without winning a championship. Europe.

conquer italy

signed escort Viola Reggio Calabria, A player who played in the second division of Italy.in his first season Ginobili In the team he rose to the highest category.

1st year Part 1 The Italian is very good, averaging just over 17 points per game, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals per game.

his good level makes him kindergarten bologna, With two wins, he established himself as one of the best players in Europe. Italian Cup (2001 and 2002), Italian League (2001), EuroLeague (2001), The most valuable player in most of those competitions.

NBA multi-champion

Ginobili When he made his debut on October 29, 2002, he never stopped growing professionally. NBAthe most competitive basketball league in the world.

with San Antonio Spurs He won four rings, three of them in his first five years (2003, 2005, 2007).he conquered again NBA 2014, always under the wise guidance of his coach after falling in the finals in 2013 Gregg Popovich.

This is considered the emblem of the Texan club that withdrew the number 20 of Biense in December 2021.

GinobiliThe third Argentinian to play in the NBA and the first Argentinian to win the championship retired on August 27, 2018.

“Today, with mixed feelings, I am announcing my retirement from basketball. It has been an amazing journey. Far beyond my wildest dreams,” he posted on social media.

in his 16 seasons NBA He appeared in 1,057 games, averaging 13.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.3 steals in the regular season, and had an 83% free throw, 37% triple and 45% field shooting effectiveness. I was.

Olympic champions and world recognition

results of Ginobili It is not limited to what has been achieved at club level.

The shooting guard leads the Argentinian team to the top, Luis Scola, Juan Ignacio ‘Pepe’ Sanchez, Fabricio Oberto, Andres Nocioni, Carlos Delfino, Pablo Prigioni, Walter Hermann Above all, the “Golden Generation” of Albiceleste Basketball, who have added nine medals in international tournaments.

Argentina Consecrated to the Olympic champions in Athens 2004. Ginobili Amazingly, it was also the key to winning the bronze medal. 2008 Beijing Olympics and runner-up in M.2002 USA World Cup.

Throughout his career, he received accolades not only from basketball stars such as; Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Stephen Currynot only from his most successful compatriots ( Diego Maradona, Luciana Aimar, Paula Pareto) and height athletes Roger Federer.

The Bahian has received countless awards and accolades in his sporting career and this Saturday adds another milestone to his career by becoming the first Argentinian in history to enter the S. To do.Basketball Hall of Fame.