Open Thread: Danny Green sends a heartfelt goodbye to Manu Ginobili

“I’ve learned so much from you over these last 8 seasons that made me a better player and person”

As respect and good wishes continue to come from around the globe upon receiving the news of Manu Ginobili’s retirement, one of those closest to him over the last decade sent his regards:

Man(u) Oh man(u), where do I start…first I want to congratulate you on a hell of a career. From the time I watched you from home while I was in high school to becoming your teammate,… https://t.co/xqUz4wY6SC

— Danny Green (@DGreen_14) September 4, 2018

Man(u) Oh man(u), where do I start…first I want to congratulate you on a hell of a career. From the time I watched you from home while I was in high school to becoming your teammate, you’ve always been one of my favorite players. It was always an aspiration to be half as good as you. I’ve learned so much from you over these last 8 seasons that made me a better player and person…still trying to get that eurostep in my game, but my hips won’t let me lol! I always hated the fact that you came off the bench and that you subbed in for me because I had the most fun when I shared the court with you. Your approach & passion for every game, practice and everything that you did has inspired so many, including myself. You are the ultimate warrior and a true champion! I’ve been extremely blessed to share a locker room with you and to be able to call you my friend and brother. It sucks to see you go, but a complete honor to have played with you for your last game. I wish you well in your next chapter and tell my favorite guys in the Spurs arena (your sons) i will miss them on the sidelines cheering for us, especially Luca lol. Much Love Gramps and hope to see you on the sidelines again sometime soon! @manuginobili

A post shared by Danny Green (@greenranger14) on Sep 3, 2018 at 8:09pm PDT

Green shared his feelings about Manu’s retirement this week in an Instagram message that he then tweeted out.

I always hated the fact that you came off the bench and that you subbed in for me because I had the most fun when I shared the court with you.

In a summer where the Spurs saw four major players exit, Manu’s seems to have hit fans the hardest.

It’s good to know Danny Green is one of us…the fans.

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