Manu Ginobili is one of the greatest players to ever play for the San Antonio Spurs. During his playing days, he was known for being a fantastic 6th man, but one that was a star in his own right.
Most recently, It was announced that Manu Ginobili will be a “first-ballot induction” into the Basketball Hall of Fame. There is no doubt that this is a fantastic honor for him, and it’ll definitely be an exciting ceremony.
San Antonio Spurs icon Manu Ginobili will be a first-ballot induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2022, sources tell The Athletic, Stadium.
When asked about getting inducted into the Hall of Fame, Manu Ginobili offered a humble response. He pointed out that he’s never won a top-tier individual award like the MVP or the scoring title, and gave credit to his former teammates and coaches, as well as the San Antonio Spurs for his induction. Ginobili notably said that he doesn’t take getting inducted into the Hall of Fame “as an individual achievement”.
Manu Ginobili: "I never won a scoring championship, an MVP, even First Team. I'm here because of my surroundings. The players I played with, the coaches, and the organization. I don't take it as an individual achievement. I've been in the right place at the right time." pic.twitter.com/Co1KzliSZU
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“I never won a scoring championship, an MVP, even First Team. I’m here because of my surroundings. The players I played with, the coaches, and the organization. I don’t take it as an individual achievement. I’ve been in the right place at the right time.”
It is good to see that Manu Ginobili is being rewarded for his contributions on the court. He is one of the best players ever to come out of the second round of the Draft and was a key cog in the San Antonio Spurs dynasty, winning four championships with the team. He also notably has an Olympic Gold Medal, from the 2004 Olympics.
While Manu Ginobili is clearly taking the humble stance in his statement, he was still an electric player during his prime, with him sometimes showing flashes of absolute offensive brilliance. He was a team-first player that was willing to come off the bench for the benefit of the team, and his accolades now speak for themselves.
