How GOOD Was Manu Ginobili Actually?

[@Zamppa86]

"How good was Manu actually?" The biggest draft steal ever and the best 6th man ever. That's how good he was when put it simply.

[@jackknight4020]

Zamppa86 I would have to agree. He was always team first.

[@dj007twk]

I can't really understand why he was ever 6th man. It just never made sense.

[@spikespiegel3363]

@@dj007twk He also chose to be a 6th man

[@MBkratos11]

David J he would keep scoring on the opponents bench, Manu made the Spurs have a elite second unit for a decade

[@pedrofrancochau2643]

Zamppa86 Guess you never saw Ricky Pierce, Microwave VJohnson (billionaire just about ) and Pelé ginoboli the flopper ain't no Kukoc or Havilcek either! One of the best, but the best no way José!

[@lorrielongoria2153]

Argentina, thank you. Your son gave me some of my greatest jaw dropping moments as a sports fan. I can't tell you how many countless times I questioned myself, "did I really just see him do that?" He was amazing on the court and by all accounts an even better human being. Mark it down as Manu getting in as a 1st ballot HOF'er.

[@Nickben89]

No problem

[@L0nerK1dd]

As Argentinian i'm proud of him! ♥

[@brunete2505]

Nicely said!

[@vejscvetkovski2679]

Stats don't always tell you the whole story,there will never be another like Manu,legend.

[@brotherdcp-t710w4]

Harden would be manu in okc if only he did not leave. Harden had that mindset of not being the first option and be a superstar, he said that for himself that he like his role as a sixth man. Playmaking , craftiness all manu. Even his defense in okc were above average than his rockets days. Sad that the okc big three is the biggest IFS in nba history

[@yeah8709]

@@brotherdcp-t710w4 honestly i would think over time harden would take over take russ as the 2nd option as he was madly efficient

[@NicolasBarrera8]

@@brotherdcp-t710w4 There was a moment where manu and harden had a one on one to demonstrate who was bigger for sure you 've watched it already... but this from the back block... this makes manu a more complete player than harden, he was a better defender and a 100% wining mentality, there is no room for playing badly on purpose to get a trade for e.g. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5u4mHedmKZ8jrs enjoy

[@BryanCasella]

definitely one of the better players of all time, and super underrated.

[@nicoCalde]

Underrated by ppl like the dumb ass that made this video.

[@mcblahflooper94]

'Underrated' lmao idk judging by how popular he is in song lyrics id say he's a reasonably well known

[@HOGISIMJAYUN]

Not underrated but underappreciated

[@danielyany5420]

All i hVe to say is facs

[@michaeljordan310]

underrated

[@MrWadeSnow]

*_Emmanuel Ginobilly_*

[@DZ-lx4iu]

😂

[@pollomaniac]

GINOBILYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY! ( CHARLES BARKLEY VOICE)

[@landonsmith6235]

I laughed so hard when I heard it

[@libertas12]

One of my alltime-favorite players! Stats dont tell the story of this man

[@nickjaramillo9688]

Emmanuel Gino hillbilly

[@seantan521]

As a Spurs fan since 2005, I just know: Whenever the game is going down to the wire, the camera will always follow on Manu. Even this guy is already 41 years old. This means a lot. Years later, when you memory some exciting games about Spurs, most of the pictures in your mind are about Manu. If you don't watch his game, you won't know how great he is, a real superhero hidden behind the data. This guy has a strange trait, when you look at his game, you always fell that this guy must already 20+10+5+5, but when you look at his data, WTF? There is a popular saying said that Tim alone ensured the Spurs is a playoff team, while plus Manu ensured the Spurs is a champion team. There is also another popular saying said the Spurs plays in two styles, the Pop's way, and the Manu's way. I don't know if there is another player got such evaluation. For me, he is a unique legend and the GOAT for the NBA sixth man.

[@raytheman8852]

That's how the Spurs fooled the NBA. They thought its always Tim and Tony. But down the wire, it has always been Manu. Also, most of the time, its the Spurs 2nd unit who makes the lead. Manu was able to make other players be efficient like Malik Rose. It was in 2014 where I saw Manu not being a scorer but merely a play maker because it was not his role anymore. His role at that time was to train the younger players. However, in the finals, it showed that they needed him to do what he has done in his entire stay in the Spurs, that is to make the right play down the wire.

[@jn1346]

I was born and raised a Lakers fan (California, Los Angeles native) but man …. I remember me and my dad, Rest In Peace, scrambling to watch the spurs to see Manu tee off. An amazing player , unique to himself , exciting and unpredictable, everything good basketball should be. I used to let my left hand float after a jumper just to feel a bit like Ginobili. Absolute legend.

[@yurttas5830]

Ginobili was the best basketball player I ever watched, he was the physical embodiment of the word basketball. Ginobili is at the level of Lebron Kobe Jordan in basketball history. He's an Olympic champion who beat the USA. His quality was at least as effective as Jordan, maybe even better than Jordan.

[@vbeard5887]

05 he was robbed of Finals MVP

[@jesuswong5119]

This x100

[@martinsuarez9492]

We the argentinians are so proud of having a guy like him, for many of us, our best sportsman ever.

[@phillipgoat00]

A respected argentinian reporter said that manu is the greatest athlete in argentina ever, even greater than messi. and if i am correct messi is the greatest soccer player of all time. jesus christ. talk about respect.

[@phillipgoat00]

I meant it as a compliment. Messi is the undisputed goat. and when a journalist from Argentina says that Manu is even greater than messi that's real respect. I have to disagree tho. Messi changed the history of football, manu just changed the history of nba in the usa. so his impact was limited to just one country while messi did it at all levels and worldwide. messi the goat, manu is a very close 2. maradona 3.

[@SilentLegion96]

Martin Suarez Las Malvinas son del Reino Unido 🇬🇧. #TheSunNeverSetsOnTheBritishEmpire

[@martinsuarez9492]

Messi tambien(?

[@HalaMadrid2169]

Messi, Maradona and Ginobili as the holy trinity

[@Davivd2]

He was one of the best improvisational players I've ever seen. He could see holes in the defense, and react to them instantaneously and find a way to still score no matter how the defense would clamp down on him when he penetrated. Creativity combined with incredibly fast thinking. That's Manu Ginobili. He was exciting to watch and will be missed.

[@BobSaint]

That's it. There certainly are better players overall, but more exciting? Maybe Magic and Bird, but I was too young for their best years.

[@shaft9000]

He's in the Most Creative Ever top 5 along w/ Kobe Pistol Magic and Bird.

[@Southtxboi11]

I got to see Manu play over 50 times because I live in the area. He was my favorite player I got to see him play his rookie year to his last season, the whole city fell in love with him. He loved SA and POP and he wore and played with his heart on his sleeve. What a legend.

[@nicolasalfonsoflorio9294]

You missed one particular aspect about Manu's game, that also made him great. He was always great when the match got hard, when the ball burned in the hands of players. He drew the pressure, he grew bigger as the match grew on its difficulty.

[@edwells4769]

@Austin King true, but he made up for that in 2014. 2013 and 2014 are special because of that. I would argue 2013 game 6 was pops fault for playing him so damn much

[@robertgoodnight900]

I'll never forget that dunk over bosh in the 2014 finals. Turning back the clock!

[@abelvillarreal7676]

oh yeah that was fucking awesome

[@LiGouRaZ]

I watch that dunk 2-3 times per week

[@LiGouRaZ]

ballin'

[@carlosa7598]

I want that T-shirt. Will look good with my Manu's Jersey collections😂😂🙌🏀

[@sasarasasarasa]

7:39 "Team USA wasn't great.cause a lot of the big stars were not playing... Really????? Tim Duncan, Allen Iverson, Lebron James, Richard Jefferson, Amare Stoudemire, Carmelo Anthony, Carlos Boozer, Lamar Odom, Dwyane Wade... Not bad, don't you think?

[@matthieucantin8308]

James, Anthony and Wade were sophomore, not in their prime

[@jojoinelhpelhp4531]

Matthieu Cantin lmao it was only one manu and his best teammates were nocioni and Luis scola he beat team USA single handedly he’s by far the greatest 6th man and the Hispanic Latino Kobe Bryant lmao

[@alexescutia4805]

He’s not wrong a lot of big stars didn’t play and he also brought up the minutes problem

[@LuminousGateway]

@@matthieucantin8308 they were actually technically rookies still since the season didn’t start yet

[@iuri9161]

wade, lebron and carmelo were just rookies and also had other better players at the time who were supposed to be at that time like vince carter, ray allen, kobe, shaq, pierce, t-mac, kevin garnett...

[@Daiton45]

Bballbreakdown said it best, if Manu didn't play in the Spurs team orientated offense and was given the minutes and touches of an NBA star he would have put up super star numbers no doubt. Its kinda sad to see the Spurs dynasty finally come to an end tbh

[@notacasualbballfan3122]

Daiton yeah 20 5 5 but less efficient. And wouldn’t be a hall of gamer.

[@ericsmusic5927]

So pretty much Goran Dragic?

[@JEST3R_]

Cheer up. Give it time and the warriors won't be a super team and the NBA won't suck. Just give it time

[@HughieFoley0105]

I totally forgot they drafted KD and Boogie.

[@Daiton45]

NotAcasual BBallfan What's a Hall of Gamer...?

[@DeathBuzz]

If Ginobili doesn't go to the hall, I'm gonna eat my shoes

[@Amick44]

I agree and don't think we'll have to worry.

[@ramonvicentevallesterosric7802]

It would be hilarious if you had to do that but it will make the HoF a joke if they not put Manu there.

[@MrTensai100]

Your shoes are safe. As Coach Popovich once said, "He's Manu Ginobili."

[@trentonmullins4948]

Ramon Vicente Vallesteros Ricafrente if billups got in ginobilli definitely can

[@pieterbassie85]

1st ballot.

[@movementman9777]

Manu was so good even in his older years.

[@ilackedtheheart]

His last season, he made 2 really clutch game winning shots, like within a week. It was crazy!

[@Gandolfini666]

Deadass ma snigga

[@jbart4183]

How good was he? He was the only who can drop 20+ a game on prime "8" kobe and was on the bench. Let that sink in. #he'smanuginobili

[@pedrofrancochau2643]

J Bart KOBE use to take his lunch money, comparing the flopper to Mamba that's a pipe dream, get off the crack/opium!

[@pedrofrancochau2643]

And KOBE drops 40's, dime a dozen. Hell no compare Kobe to thr flopper!

[@elcochino8139]

He was ur favorite players favorite player sooo

[@ralphfoster1001]

pedro franco chau Kobe’s a ball hog bruh I would take manu on my team over Kobe

[@raulllodra4041]

And make him a nutmeg in the way

[@resterag8428]

Don't forget, He made the euro step popular in the NBA

[@pedrofrancochau2643]

Resterag Decades before him was a real HOF Elgin Baylor and Rod Strickland way before the flopper!

[@pedrofrancochau2643]

NBA players use to go up strong mani 2 stepped because he's wuss!

[@mordecaismopstick]

pedro franco chau you clearly don’t watch basketball

[@dxmc1813]

@@pedrofrancochau2643 hater spotted

[@pedrofrancochau2643]

Mordecai’s Mopstick been going to forum since '75, saw Gail Goodrich and CAP before you were born! Was season tix holder for years, better check yourself!

[@omnivorous65]

He was a franchise player in disguise. He won at every level, in Europe, World Championship, Olympics and with the Spurs. He was a basketball genius and I am not using that word lightly. His motor skills and creativity added novel ways of scoring to the game. He played passes no one else saw and tried before. He had limitless self confidence and had this fearlessness that came with his high destiny gut. It shows in his titles not necessarily in his numbers. He was completely unique in a way few players are.

[@numa2k147]

He CHOSE to come from the bench that's why my perspective changes about him. He is a great player.

[@francargeric1]

Exactly zero ego. The biggest team-first guy ever.

[@theassassingoat824]

You forgot to mention when he smacked a bat during a game

[@oneeyedwillie7936]

Shawn Kemp hell naw he learned after those shots

[@silvianasiff2863]

He was silver medal whit the national team in the FMB in 2002.

[@sebassanchezc-1379]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lianyu3854]

Manu is my favorite NBA player all time... I fell in love with the game after watching him... True legend

[@fgotoman7431]

been his fan since 2003.. hes just too fun to watch

[@Mesh1824]

He is my favorite player of all time, over MJ and any other greats. It's not only about numbers and impact, it's also about the attitude and sacrifice to win games. Thank you Andy for making this video

[@maxhart9077]

If you've ever watched videos of the playoffs when Manu was in his prime, you know how good he is...and even late in his career when he'd lost a step he may not have been putting up the numbers he once did but he was still more valuable and contributed more to winning than a jamal crawford or lou williams

[@soonerintexas.3845]

Lol I got the privilege of watching him kick my teams ass live too many times to remember! He was a stone cold killer...

[@jacobrklein7175]

Manu to me was an interesting player. He was a guy who spent time in Europe, so you would think that he'd be known for three point shooting and a solid passer, but his style was like a streetballer that just did such a good job of improvising...yet was enough of a team player that he didn't rely on street ball all the time. A Hall of Famer, but a paradox in describing his playing style.

[@pinsantoni]

Look for some of his highlights from when he played in Europe.

[@joanfarrow5718]

I have a saying maybe others too BullyBall. He bullied the best with plays that are unbelievable. Are. Still remembered 🏀🏀🤩🤩🤩💕💕

[@petr79]

he is more of the Latin America basketball school

[@ybnlauri7969]

Manu was a glue guy, a player you needed that was willing to do all of the dirty work. The things no one else was willing to do. He will definitely be in the hall of fame.

[@idolmac1991]

Zaza can do the dirty works too you know 😂

[@VenEm]

nah, that was bowen. manu was the guy that could create his own shot and do it efficiently

[@jesuswong5119]

AND he should be.. will be.. a first-ballot HOF!

[@5O4evr]

The perfect example of why stats are only PART of the story

[@Antonio25668]

Manu was a beast, he's a hall of famer for sure.

[@Antonio25668]

@Erik Lerström yeah Melo will be a hall of famer also.

[@lisarosamond7032]

Manu is my favorite NBA players of all time. He gave me a love of basketball. After watching him for 16 years, I am so sad that he retired. He'll make the Hall of Fame first ballot.

[@joanfarrow5718]

One of my favorites.

[@mich1454]

Best 6th man of all time.

[@josejoaquinvalerio6670]

Santiago James Mchale doesn't have an 8foot wingspan. No nba player drafted had recorded an 8.

[@josejoaquinvalerio6670]

Santiago James bro find one reliable source in google and I'll believe you. The 8 feet wingspan is an exaggeration and nothing more. Just ask yourself how did McHale have an 8 feet wingspan when Mo bamba 7'10 wingspan is the most the NBA had recorded?

[@neoglass_]

4 rings. Against Pistons, he was the mvp.

[@awetz1837]

john havlicek

[@ethanandreipasok6515]

John Havileck

[@vernonleewarren280]

This guy was great. I loved watching him play. He was so talented and fearless

[@edgaro4559]

Ginobili is a master at his craft, given that he didn't play as many minutes but opposing players knew they had their hands full going against him.

[@martintrevino1338]

Manu is a living legend. The ultimate TEAM player.

[@MrMekmek29]

One of my all time favorite players next to Jordan, Pippen, Duncan, David Robinson, Nowitzki, Bryant and Lebron

[@tct84]

Being from Austin, 6’5 and a lifelong Spurs fan, I took the Eurostep from Manu and it changed my entire slashing career. The 2000s spurs were the last glimpse of a REAL BASKETBALL team and Manu made it chaotically beautiful. He was poetry in motion. There will never be another. Seve Ballesteros in golf and Manu in basketball!!

[@clydecledera2793]

I remember an interview from a certain player when asked who he thought was harder to guard: Kobe or Ginobili. To put it in perspective, Kobe was hard to guard because he always put up tough shots even on the greatest of defense. But Ginobili brought up unpredictable play styles which also made him difficult to guard every night. That is why Manu will also be a respectable SG in the history of the NBA.

[@aznpikachu215]

That certain player...You mean Raja Bell?

[@ramonvicentevallesterosric7802]

Back then Manu was harder to guard. The passing ability of Manu is far superior than Kobe. Just ask Tayshaun Prince... He shut down Kobe and ended Miller's career in 2004 but got crushed by Manu in 2005.

[@jendoi]

@@ramonvicentevallesterosric7802 yep.. 2005 finals was fucking intense.. i couldnt believe manu ddnt get mvp

[@joanfarrow5718]

With out a doubt. Number “1” in creative ways of Defense and definitely Had Offense 🏀✅🏀✅

[@joanfarrow5718]

passing a Basketball between the legs of players I could not believe. Blocked shot from behind a player getting ready to shoot I actually saw do the limb leaning backwards to keep from committing a foul. Unbelievable. And This NBA organization doesn’t respect and recognize a player of this caliber not to mention NO props for POP. Head Coach with five rings Olympian coach Manu with GOLD. BEAT USA TEAM and was not recognized. SHAME NBA. And that’s the way I see it and many others. 🏀🏀✅✅🌺🌺🌺🏆🏆🏆💕💕❤️

[@iwasbornfriday]

Manu was my favorite player after Kobe. He did everything out there, shoot threes, midrange, drive, dunk, pass, steal, block shots in big moments, great passes, clutch as hell, underrated. He could score 30 points if he wanted to every night but he was very team oriented. none of the spurs stats impress you like tony parker, duncan or ginobili but when you put them together and add a defensive team, those 19 points are more like 25. Manu was one of the most talented and entertaining players to watch. He definitely was one of the best guards in the nba and internationally but he didnt have to prove it with stats you could see the talent and winning plays he made to know this

[@yurttas5830]

Ginobili was the best basketball player I ever watched, he was the physical embodiment of the word basketball. Ginobili is at the level of Lebron Kobe Jordan in basketball history. He's an Olympic champion who beat the USA. His quality was at least as effective as Jordan, maybe even better than Jordan.

[@necr0morph431]

Could you look into Derek Ervin Smith’s NBA Career. His career was so motivational until he started dealing with injuries and died in 1994 as the assistant coach of the Bullets at the age of 34

[@AndyHoops]

I've actually never heard of him tbh

[@totalexplosion990]

1996

[@totalexplosion990]

@@AndyHoops just looking him up his son Nolan was apart of 2010 Duke and he died from an Heart attack

[@zohustla7585]

Dude he even dunked on MJ🔥

[@joelgonzalez2695]

Finally, i was expecting this. I always watch your videos, and was wondering if you were going to make something about him. Thank you, i'm from Argentina. Manu was my childhood hero, i'll never forget my reaction when he made that crazy shot against Serbia, the team that robbed us two years prior in Indianapolis. Hard to top that feeling.

[@xohades305]

Yooooo I’m early af. And manu was an amazing player and he is a hall of famer

[@twigstation]

I mean if Grant Hill is in the hall then no doubt manu is in it

[@xohades305]

Yeah fr manu is a legend

[@oneismajor4863]

In 2k he isn't sooooo, its a game anyway

[@yallmad3043]

hurley is love hurley is life no he’s not. We only say that because he’s a foreigner

[@lyrics2challenged]

@@oneismajor4863 what?

[@grandfury5609]

Thank you for this video, people always google stats to make their points, while never truly watching the guy and what he sacrificed for the betterment of the team, he was truly amazing.

[@rockogambi]

In my humble opinion, a lot of people do not realize the reason why Manu played the "Six-man". Manu is essentially the play maker in his rotation/line (in a Hockey sense). And folks should note that Spurs always finish the fight with the Big Three. Pop always want at least Manu or Tony to be on point whenever they play. Unless they destroyed their foe in that partiuclar game and anything goes afterward.

[@zama-musica]

it's because being a 6th man means less salary, less incomes, less publicity. it's difficult to ask someone to give up his money for the sake of the rest of the team. do you accept less money for the sake of the company?

[@ramonvicentevallesterosric7802]

Manu's role in the Spurs is similar to the role of Iggy in the current warriors super team.

[@mikealejo4835]

And because pop and RC Buford knew that Manu would embrace the "team concept and sacrifice" more than Tony (especially in his stint with the Argentinian basketball team), he was the one who was asked to come off the bench. As Pop has said, if Manu was not ok with it, then he would definitely start. But boy he did agree to come off the bench, allowing team culture and selflessness to be the norm for the spurs.

[@joanfarrow5718]

And that’s what “MANU DO” As its what he’s known to say to POP 🤩🤩✅🏀

[@joanfarrow5718]

@@zama-musica This team had Duncan and Parker. Manu was the Spark that spurred them on. “Get It. SPURRED “✅✅🏀🏀Manu 🏆🏆🏀🏀✅✅

[@LonelyHeartsChannel]

Honestly, I've just discovered how great Manu is. He's so exciting to watch!

[@TheMelo214]

Tbh, Imma miss the old San Antonio. No more Tim, Parker, Ginobili, Robinson, hell even Kawhi lmao. But nothing last forever. Well their legacy. Legends!

[@xiaoyangmeng8354]

Manu may arguably the best player of his time, but he is definitely one of the SMARTEST player ever in this game! Love Manu!

[@whocares3201]

5:40 the moment that made Harden what he is today lol

[@vivanlosgatoslomejor]

He passed him his flop powers. It was a ritual

[@whocares3201]

@@vivanlosgatoslomejor I mean that isnt as much a flop as it is a finesse and taking advantage of the rules. harden basicly built his career on those pull up 3 foul calls lol

[@LeeGHThomas]

I came here immediately to see if someone saw that. Harden always said his favorite player growing up was manu cuz theyre both lefty

[@ilackedtheheart]

I was going to say, seeing Harden getting the wrong end of a flop is so satisfying to see knowing he'd become the king of bullshit calls going his way. 6:19 was pretty satisfying to watch too.

[@bowhunter928]

i like 6:19 more, for a moment between the two of them

[@smoothALOE]

Manu was so good that I hated him, haha! As a Mavs fan, he killed my buzz many times. People talk about Harden’s bogus step back 3-point shot, but Ginobili had such a quick, tight release, that he could practically get his shot off from anywhere on the court. I’ll always remember when he was drafted, I was so pissed! I knew how good this guy was going to be in the NBA and I couldn’t stand that the Spurs were the ones getting him, haha!

[@jendoi]

guess you were ahead of your time in recognizing greatness..

[@smoothALOE]

@@jendoi for once, haha!

[@emiliobustaa]

Finally a video about Manu! Respect

[@RonnieG]

Dude was 2nd or third fiddle but he led the bench when the starters were out. He also would take over games while on the court with starters.

[@773p]

Thanks for always hitting us with great videos, this channel is like watching a "classic sports" type channel. Much appreciated & please keep up the great content

[@PoTommyPo]

I'd go as far as to put him in my top 50 all-time. Fantastic player who had an unorthodox style of play that confused defenses. I think one thing that people don't mention very often is that Manu never really had any weaknesses. He could score from anywhere, was a decent rebounder and an amazing passer, played solid defense, and had as much heart as Kobe and Jordan. Dude was truly an insanely skilled player that frustrated me to no end in some Lakers-Spurs games in the past. It's a bittersweet retirement, as I want him to enjoy retired life, but I still want to see him tear it up on the court. Farewell, Manu.

[@05mda]

Como argentino, es un orgullo. Como deportista, un ejemplo. He´s unique, the real competitor and the basketball will miss him!! I miss him already. Muy buen resumen de su carrera, rendimientos y valoración, Andy Hoops!!

[@marcelona93]

Been waiting for you to make a video of Ginobili!! Great video. Vamos Ginobili!! My favorite player of all time!

[@carlosa7598]

My favorite player since Day 1. I got almost all his Jerseys (except the Fiesta one) as well as his Argentina one. Wish i could play just as good as him even though i do play just like him.hahaha GSG and Gracias Manu for everything you've given to not only my hometown Team, but to the NBA Community as well. Cheers from Japan.🙌🏀🗾

[@mertmeric08]

Great video with very well explained true facts As a Spurs fan i loved to watch him and i think he is well underappreciated and underrated a true legend for the Spurs, Argentina and the european basketball Thx for the appreciation of a great player Andy keep up the good content mate

[@edsonfernando1332]

He’s my favorite player , as a Latino jaja He represents the style and “los huevos” that we put into the game , just, he’s what a Latin plays like, passion passion and passion

[@MalikIsmailAliRaymond]

A shame he didn't win more 6MOY (while contemporary folks like Jamal Crawford and Lou Williams have multiples), and yes he should have won that 2005 FMVP... I also believe that he was one of the more accomplished Euroleague players ever, too, accolades wise... Another great video 😃

[@jendoi]

I would laugh whenever someone says Jamal Crawford is better than Manu..

[@Mac100T]

Manu ginosebleed was favorite Spurs player besides kiwi Leonard

[@mamindhive]

If Leonard comes back to his level you won't be calling him kiwi no more

[@sandernista6499]

Fuck that soft bastard...

[@ChikiBran]

What do you call Tim Duncan?

[@jacktopus]

timmy duncan donuts

[@etiquetanegra757]

Manu Ginohillbilly legend !! Kiwi Leonard traitor

[@bradenramirez69]

This video could be like 3 seconds long for me. HE WAS ONE OF THE GOATS!

[@jmart0820]

manu is a prime example of “stats dont show everythng” unless you’ve watch him play, his numbers only tell half the story...

[@joanfarrow5718]

His Stats needs to include Top players including Kobe Bron Shaq Melo and on and on. Each of those players gave him Big Time Props.

[@sebastianrios7735]

Thank you so much for this. Manu Ginobili is a personal hero and role model of mine. I was devastated when he retired, even if it was obviously coming soon. This video was a perfect send-off for me. I respect your opinion on all of your videos and I think this video was very honest. I really appreciate you taking time to make this video and I will support you in every way I can.

[@plavijadranband1]

Amazing player. Enjoyed watching him. Good luck in the life after basketball career, Manu.

[@joanfarrow5718]

Manu. Whoever had the pleasure of watching you and your team play will miss MAGIC MANU as a Team Player and Players at the best there WAS. Great Basketball Ball. Missed Basketball 🏀 of Decades Passed ✅🏀💕💕🛑✅🌺🌺🌺💕💕💕💕

[@fedelopez1507]

Thanks for this video andy 😭 you have a fan from Argentina ❤

[@NBALegendZ]

Fede Lopez Hey! Hope you’re doing great. I upload great nba content! Can you hit me with a sub and stay active? I will appreciate it alot! Thanks! Wish you luck there

[@20DAVID09]

Ist feels like he was always smiling. Such a nice guy 👌

[@NurseRatchet63]

Timmy said it - “Controlled Chaos” is a perfect description of Manu 😂

[@necr0morph431]

Don’t forget about Ginobili’s block on Harden

[@nonsoomezi2404]

I'll never forget that

[@hiperboreom.4558]

Don't forget about Ginobili's block on Durant

[@superfans2324]

Sensational

[@superfans2324]

BiasedRocketsFan 34 you should enjoy that

[@afrothunder142]

BiasedRocketsFan 34 harden won’t either.

[@mguerrero9072]

Me being a Spurs fan... I was proud to had him on our team... Going to be missed.

[@phillipgoat00]

Most analysts (fox and espn) like stephen A. say he is a 1st ballot hof. so there you go andy. one thing you forgot to mention is one way to find out if someone is a hof, is that you cannot tell the history of basketball without him. well, manu changed the history with that big 3, let alone the eurostep, even wade said that he copied that from manu.

[@americangiant1003]

Jose he is a Hall of Famer and will get in. Not sure he be an automatic 1st ballot/1st year selection though. Being probably the best "6th man" in NBA History(even though Manu started alot especially at end of Duncan's career)will be the only thing holding him back among NBA HOF voters.

[@americangiant1003]

And Jose Stephen A is a NBA Centric (even though he also comments on the NFL and sometimes MLB Baseball)is not an "Analyst." He really a Commentator though. Analyst term is used too much by the media on both News and Sports Channels alike these days IMO.

[@phillipgoat00]

@AmericanGiant100 he is widely regarded as the best sixth man of all time, coming from Nick wright and skip bayless. Most real nba analysts and voters like Zach Lowe assure he is going to be there although the numbers are not there. Well Stephen A is an analyst, he actually knows basketball, since he is a journalists and covered the nba for decades. unlike chris carter that is an ex nfl player trying to be an analyst making stupid points about a sport he doesn't know shit about.

[@phillipgoat00]

@shawn kemp, jesus dude. tony kukoc? really? that guy is a joke compared to manu. Actually i disliked manu a lot but he was so valuable in the clutch that i could even make the argument that he is one of the top 10 clutch performers of all time in the playoffs. comparing tony kukoc to manu is like me saying that robert horry is better than charles barkley because he has 8 rings. gtfo out of here dude. go watch some pokemon or something lmao.

[@americangiant1003]

I been following the NBA since the early 1980's. You sound like a Ginobili fan. I am not disagreeing that he is a Hall of Famer. I only meant to say not sure he an automatic lock 1st ballot ie. Kobe or Duncan who played in his era of the early 2000's. Jose if you follow say the NFL or MLB some of their HOF voters do hold against a player who was a brilliant "specialist." In MLB for example, the voters have overlooked great careers for specialists such as the lack of DH players in MLB Hall of Fame i.e Edgar Martinez or the NFL with punters and kickers i.e Ray Guy. Spending much of his career as a 6th man aka "Specialist" on the Spurs Mini Dynasty and not having lights out numbers is what might cost him as a 1st ballot HOF. Yes I am fully aware of the Euro Step. Still stand by my point he will get in but maybe not the lock on the 1st time on the ballot as some commentators and analysts are saying. Geez calm down lol.

[@DZ-lx4iu]

Ginobli was great. Glad to have watched him.

[@tomasgonzalez970]

finally a spurs, I hope that the next one is Tony Parker I really want to see how you analyze it, you make very good videos.

[@Tom8683-r2b]

Ginobili was a beast he killed my Pistons in game 7 of the 05 finals i wanted to smash my TV. He couldve started for any team in the league easy but came off the bench to help the team win.

[@patopato9668]

Any NBA multi millon dollar player: "im better than Manu!!!" Manu: "hold my flying bat"

[@victorderotas6665]

For me Manu is the 2005 MVP

[@americanfresh17]

Manu should be in the HOF off of his selflessness alone. He could have easily had his own team and been a superstar. But he choose team basketball instead of individual accolades. 👍🏽

[@joanfarrow5718]

NBA. Blind in one eye can’t see our the other. I wonder WHY???????

[@abel.lisman]

1:44 - 2:04 defines the argentinian way of life. I´m very proud to be born in the same country than Manu Ginobili and to see all the support that the world gives to the great argentinian players. hank you :). Greetings from Mendoza.

[@taz6942004]

Manu you embody what the team player is supposed to be G.O.A.T

[@bochatube]

Great video Andy. So glad you this is. Thanks again, from your follower in Argentina.

[@josephliu1907]

just so hilarious when that dude called up Manu's name... . . . . . . . . EMANNUEL . . . GEE-NO-BIILII

[@stevierichiemoeller]

There are MANY youtubes honoring Manu Ginobili, all a pleasure to watch.

[@d-manhd7182]

Man I’m going to miss Ginobili Weird knowing that non of the big 3 members will be wearing a spurs uniform anymore

[@thesniper321]

I'm shocked!! But it's time for Murray and the young guns to shine anyways.

[@jjjjagababbage4647]

Was the MVP in the final against Detroit Pistons

[@dwightatnip9487]

the greatest all-around basketball player of all time.. hello

[@christianjotrijo3206]

He was athletic like a worm, so fun to watch..... Spurs was a great model of team work for so many years

[@spikespiegel3363]

5:48 that wasn't a flop, that was an old school play taking advantage against the enemy while in possession of the ball 🤷

[@z0tl410]

Flop

[@wad316]

Davis should've been watching where he was going. Simple as.

[@tiotito31]

He sure as hell better be a first ballot Hall of Famer. This guy was WAY better than people realize.

[@TrickNPlay]

You forgot to mention how he didn't burst onto the mainstream until he got that reverse dunk on Kobe.

[@chriztian133]

I cried when my pistons fell during 2005 finals... but i still love the spurs... congrats Manu

[@JSWang-ii8kd]

It does not matter he is come from bench, because at 4th quarter, at the clutch moment, he was on the court , more than that, he was taking the final shot or block opponent's final shot.

[@tukatdalala]

One of your best! Funny and interesting at the same time!

[@totalexplosion990]

My Uncle played against him and he said"The Greatest SG ever" not just the greatest Argentinian the Greatest SG ever WOW not to mention beating the US in 2004 with Rookie Bron Wade and Melo

[@JM1992]

Who was your uncle?

[@ranholic5027]

His uncle was mentally disabled lol

[@totalexplosion990]

@@ranholic5027 Nah He wasn't he's talking about when he played against him in Argentinian Leagues and not just The Euroleague

[@R2theawesomeJ]

Bron Wade n Melo didn’t even get minutes in the ‘04 Olympics which is part of the reason why they lost 😂

[@Rockets2024Champs]

manu isn't even better than harden lmao

[@nomedigaasi]

Awesome! Great vid! I wasn’t aware of Manu’s accomplishments.

[@ernieestrada193]

🏆🏆🏆🏆🐐20

[@explosioncake1331]

I never like Duncan or Parker idk why but i have always loved Manu, #Leyend

[@pdggaming3627]

For what tony parker did to one of his team mates that's reasonable to not like him

[@russellwestbrook7527]

Explosioncake yea he’s a *#leyend*

[@sleepyfigure6321]

I see Parker but why duncan?

[@gullintanni]

TD? Greatest human to play in the NBA? You got to be kidding?

[@donnaortega381]

Me too. There will always be that big 3 to remember, but parker will NEVER be in the company of timmy & manu as far as loyalty is concern. Many spurs fan dont know much that Duncan & Ginobili cut their salaries twice by more than 50%(almost a 50 by duncan on the 2nd cut), while parker soared up to his very last days as a spur, admitted now that it is he that he wants out & more playing time. He sucks.

[@dexterjankaren]

Underrated on D too. He was so chaotic and relentless the opposing team couldn't relax and made mistakes from sheer nervousness. No possession was safe. Spurs won 4 rings with him and he was the second best player on the team. And this was during Kobe, Shaq, Jackson era. Instant HoF inductee!

[@loveofmangos001]

I remember in NBA Live 2003, the guy calling the plays called him "Jin-o-Be-Li" Lol.

[@gullintanni]

Great video :) Superstar bench player only rivalled by McHale and Havlichek for GSOAT. Plz do a video on his forgotten inspiration, Šarūnas Marčiulionis. He incidentially played on the Soviet Sabinis led Olympic squad that beat The Admiral in the Seoul Olympics. Super underrated player that was unstoppable offensively and had the strongest hands ever according to many NBA players. A lot of NBA stars refused to D him up because of his bruising stryle, including Jordan and Pippen.

[@weekendwarrior1909]

He could really be like james harden today if he was given a chance. I remember one of his game where he scores 52 or 50 against the suns with duncan and parker out and they only lost by 2 pts.

[@iv3rson17]

He scored 48pts. And won thta game by 5 if i'm correct

[@weekendwarrior1909]

@@iv3rson17 youre right! I just mixed it up. Maybe im reffering to their game against the lakers where duncan and parker was sidelined.

[@donnaortega381]

not much on points in offense perharps but much much defensive harden to me.

[@weekendwarrior1909]

@@donnaortega381 hmmm harden is also ah 13 point guy when he was playing with durant and westbrook.

[@williambergmann641]

He was one of the best in the league play-to-play, just wasn't out there 40MPG. One of the best passers I've ever seen, could dunk on people, good from deep. He's in my top-20 all-time for 'most fun to watch'.

[@manucho9999]

He is a first ballot for sure! He did the impossible, he won a gold for a third world country that spends the little money they get into soccer. Compared to the NBA or Europe, basketball is an amateur sport in Argentina. Put Manu in the Knicks instead of Melo and he would be putting 25 a night and the Knicks would have had a chance to win for real. He is a star and a winner! He did what he had to do to give his city multiple championships, he is a BEAST

[@taringa501]

Don´t think the fact that Argentina is a third world country matter, how many european countries have won basketball olympic gold? None. What makes it special is the raw talent that team and specialy Ginobili had without all the attention that basketball gets in the US.

[@manucho9999]

guido rodriguez yes, but an European country will win it eventually (in 200 years) but never a South American one, more likely to be Nigeria before them (at least they have strong and fast people), Argentina will disappear from the basketball scene forever

[@zama-musica]

basket is the second sport in Argentina, and it's a professional sport, with a league of 50 years of history

[@manucho9999]

zama I know, I said compared to the NBA. The average salary in the league is lower than the WNBA and it is not the second sport in popularity, Tennis and Rugby are more popular,

[@zama-musica]

no way. i'm from Argentina and tennis and rugby are high class exclusive sports. nobody go to see rugby. rugby? really? it's an amateur sport. tennis is just important on Davis Cup rounds, one weekend every three months, and the Buenos Aires ATP, a week every year. the basketball league got full courts every game every day the full year. the only competition in popularity against basket in Argentina is the Car Racing, Turismo Carretera, TC2000, that things, but it's difficult to call it "sport" on popularity, attendance, quantity of players, media coverage and trascendence, basket is by far the second sport of the country. and if you born at Bahía Blanca (like Ginobili) or Mar del Plata, basket is the first option

[@OGXX-bs5bc]

Probably one of the most underrated players of all times. I would of picked him as my point over just about everyone from his era.

[@Lautaro91s]

Main líne up guys are not those who start the game but those who are on court on the last minute. Manu was never a sixth man he was a first team man. LEGEND

[@nominenhbayar2703]

True Legend... Spurs fans should always thanks to him... Ever Tim too