Manu Ginobili Quotes

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Manu Ginobili

Profession : Athlete

Birth : July 28, 1977

I knew I was becoming popular in Argentina. I was starting to feel that some companies in Argentina were wanting to associate with me, so I just wanted to be a facilitator to raise funds and distribute them the way I thought was fair and to institutions that I trusted.

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I been asked about my legacy and I really don't care much about the legacy.

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The legacy thing is very overrated.

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There's always somebody better than you.

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If I can hit a couple shots early, the opponent guards me in a different way.

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A few kids maybe never had a chance to go to a game, watch us on TV, so to see us around could be important to some kids.

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I came to San Antonio without knowing anything about the city.

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If you're from Argentina, you don't dream about these things. You probably dream about being in an Olympic game, but winning it? Going there and beating the NBA stars' team... you don't dream about that.

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I'm not going to live off the past.

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I think most of the compliments I've received during the years has been about my competitiveness. My desire to win and do things for the team to get to that goal. I think that was the one I heard the most.

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Playing with Fabricio Oberto for four years was incredible.

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I think you got to live in the present and once it's over, it's over.

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It's always tough to see a teammate go unless he is willing to go.

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It is always painful when you see a teammate leaving. You create a bond, and you have been together for so long, and you are going to do your best with your guys.

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Winning is a very exciting thing, for a moment.

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I need and want to spend time with my kids.

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I'm not good with long rests.

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I don't follow the NFL.

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I know when I am coming with the second unit, the team is kind of playing for me. I am kind of 'The Man' in there.

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I don't buy this 'be a leader' thing. You don't force a leader. It just happens.

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