Emanuel Ginobili said again present in Saint Anthony to receive a new recognition from the Spurs. To his retired shirt they added the distinctive of the “Hall of Fame”, to which Manu belongs since last September.
Ginóbili’s shirt already sports the distinction of “Hall of Fame”
The Argentine was honored once again in what was his home for 16 years to witness this distinction from the club and receive a new ovation from the people in the debut of the Spurs in the NBA. “I truly felt welcomed, loved and appreciated from day one,” said the Bahian from the center of the field at halftime, unleashing the typical song of “Manu, Manu” from the people.
Manu observes the new distinction of San Antonio Spurs towards him. (Photo: Reuters)
His jersey, which is located between those of his two former teammates Tim Duncan (also a member of the hall of fame) and Tony Parker with whom he formed the so-called “Big Three”, now shines the most recent achievement of the Argentine at the top of AT&T Center. The Texas club shared the moment on their networks with the phrase: “That Hall of Fame is a nice addition to the number 20 hanging in the stadium.”
Spurs Hall of Fame
Ginobili and Tim Duncan together the day Manu entered the Hall of Fame. (Photo: AFP)
In addition to Ginobili and Duncan, the San Antonio Spurs had other players in their ranks who are now in the NBA Hall of Fame. The first was George Gervin in 1996, followed by Moses Malone in 2001, Dominique Wilkins in 2006, and David Robinson in 2009.
debut with defeat
Despite the excitement and cheers for Manu, a bitter taste remained in the Spurs fans at the debut of this new NBA season. The team was unable to cap the night with a win and lost to the Charlotte Hornets 129-102.
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Tribute to Ginobili: the Spurs received him as ‘Hall of Fame’