Manu Ginobili Quotes

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Manu Ginobili

Profession : Athlete

Birth : July 28, 1977

I started playing pro in Argentina. Then I went to second division in Italy. Then after a lot of work, I made it to first division. And at 25, I got here in the NBA.

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I have a real sense of appreciation of being in the NBA with all that I'd gone through.

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It's not like I was a one-of-a-kind talented guy at 18 who made it to the NBA and have been playing in All-Star Games ever since.

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Always been very comfortable and happy with my role with the Spurs.

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The Madison Square Garden is a great arena to play at.

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I've been very lucky to play with so many gifted players.

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I learned from many players over the years.

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We left, I think, a footprint in FIBA basketball. Proud of it.

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I've said before I play every season as if it's the last one.

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I'm a very lucky man.

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When I got to the league, nobody knew me.

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Forever is a very wide word, but I'll be connected to the Spurs, if not contractually at least emotionally.

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The way I played, the way my body was all over the place, not thinking about being careful for the next game or anything like that, I think fans liked it.

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Well, the Argentinians are very attached to their athletes, and you know, there are some cities with a big Argentinean community. Miami is the main one for sure, Orlando, Houston, Denver.

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Sometimes having good games. Sometimes bad ones. Sometimes making shots, and sometimes not. I'm the same guy, and I always said that winning the championship or not winning it, scoring 20 the last game or second-to-last or whatever, or zero, is not going to change who I am or the decision I make.

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If I'm not playing good, it's just because I'm not playing good, not because my body is limiting me.

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I really don't care about coming from the bench if that helps the team to win a championship.

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That is what I'm going to remember when I retire, the rings I have. Not the fact I played 28 minutes or 33 or my name being called in the starting lineup.

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I just consider myself a player, a team player.

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I want the best for the Spurs.

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