The NBA world reacts to Manu’s retirement
Just some of the social media reactions from the around the NBA…
When a legend retires, the world comes together to show their appreciation. In this case, in the wake of Manu Ginobili’s announcement, he is being shown plenty of love on social from all around the NBA. Obviously it is impossible to capture them all, so feel free to post more reactions in the comments below. (Click here if you need a quick tutorial on how to embed social media posts in the comments.)
Spurs (current and former)
GRACIAS por absolutamente todo lo que has dado al baloncesto. Un ejemplo para todos los que amamos este maravilloso deporte. Afortunado de haber compartido vestuario con vos estos 2 últimos años! #GraciasManu pic.twitter.com/FFGzWMqqaC
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) August 27, 2018
THANK YOU For Teaching Me What It’s Like To Be A Real PRO On And Off The Court @manuginobili The Game Will Miss You & Forever Remember You!! pic.twitter.com/ahWJxait4r
— Dejounte Murray (@DejounteMurray) August 27, 2018
Ci sei stato all’inizio, ci sei stato nel momento più alto… grazie di tutto. Per me sarai sempre un idolo! You were by my side at the beginning, you were by my side in the brighter moment… thanks for all. You’ll be my idol forever! @manuginobili pic.twitter.com/rVPQMyUjVV
— Marco Belinelli (@marcobelinelli) August 27, 2018
A legend!! Incredible competitor and career. Blessed to have learned from one of the best ✊ https://t.co/c5UvP8kxLC
— Derrick White (@Dwhite921) August 27, 2018
One of the greatest guards of all time! The game will miss @manuginobili Salute! https://t.co/syZa1Ri7aX
— Quincy Pondexter (@QuincyPondexter) August 27, 2018
Wow what a career @manuginobili it was a pleasure sharing the court with you, learning from you, the amazing team dinners, and long flights with great conversations and then competing against you! You will be missed Thanks For Everything #LivingLegend #20 #Batman
— INDIANA GEORGE HILL (@George_Hill3) August 27, 2018
@manuginobili retired from the @NBA Listen to Episode 3 to hear @DGreen_14 talk about Manu’s career & last season at San Antonio at the 34 min mark of @GreenRoomInside Danny and @hidefsanford spoke about a statue to honor him…https://t.co/FDd8aDu2ZM pic.twitter.com/TTEfJFIwvS
— Inside The Green Room (@GreenRoomInside) August 27, 2018
Manuuuuuu! Noooooo! There has been no one like you, and there won’t be again. You have made us all proud. Enjoy your beautiful family and the next stage of your journey.
— David Robinson (@DavidtheAdmiral) August 27, 2018
Gracias @manuginobili #Legend pic.twitter.com/wTmSzNTLrk
— David Robinson (@DavidtheAdmiral) August 27, 2018
You’ve earned it @manuginobili
Words can’t express how awesome it was being your teammate and what you’ve meant to the entire @spurs organization and San Antonio community. You are beyond a legend on and off the court! The pride of Argentina! Enjoy your rest my friend! https://t.co/XfkS7GIY9a— Matt Bonner (@mattbonner_15) August 27, 2018
Leadership is not about a title or a designation. It’s about impact, influence and inspiration. Impact involves getting results, influence is about spreading the passion you have for your work, and you have to inspire teammates. Not one day he didn’t own all three. pic.twitter.com/hJraB1Z19I
— Brent Barry (@Barryathree) August 27, 2018
NBA
@manuginobili Congratulations on one helluva career brother! It was a pleasure to match up against you over the years. Regular season, Finals, National Team, didn’t matter was always a treat! The game of basketball has you to thank for the most swag move in..
— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 28, 2018
basketball right now which is the “Euro Step”!!!! God bless you, thanks for the playing the game the right way and for the competition!!!
— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 28, 2018
Congrats @manuginobili on an amazing career. Great player. Fierce competitor. Winner. Next stop: HOF
— Dirk Nowitzki (@swish41) August 27, 2018
What a player @manuginobili! A pleasure to compete against you and enjoy your greatness. Congrats!
— Steve Nash (@SteveNash) August 27, 2018
Congrats on an amazing career @manuginobili. You embody how basketball is meant to be played. With Passion, joy, and obviously a Champion through and through. Inspiration many sir. pic.twitter.com/Z86WgYFVMk
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) August 27, 2018
One of the best to ever do it. Thank you @manuginobili for pushing the game forward and for showing players all around the world what i true champion looks like. #HOF
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) August 27, 2018
Thank you for being a fierce competitor on the court @manuginobili, impacted the game for generations to come! #Ginoooooooooobili
— Chris Paul (@CP3) August 28, 2018
One of the reasons I wear number 20! Congrats @manuginobili on a great career! pic.twitter.com/rA2wewYbKV
— Gordon Hayward (@gordonhayward) August 28, 2018
Hell of a career @manuginobili . One of the best to ever do it. Pick and roll genius. Euro-step king. Hated trying to force you right in the pnr knowing you would still snake back to the left hand. I’ve borrowed a lot of your moves and set-ups. The game will miss you !
— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) August 27, 2018
Congrats to Future Hall of Famer @manuginobili on your retirement! I’ve always admired your game and it won’t be the same without you.
— Zach LaVine (@ZachLaVine) August 27, 2018
One of my first “welcome to the league” moments. Thank you for what you have done for your fellow lefties and a bringing an unmatched level of creativity to the game. Much respect! @manuginobili the game will miss you! @nba pic.twitter.com/XUljnFGSRk
— Baze (@24Bazemore) August 27, 2018
Great career! From his professionalism, selflessness, changing the game by bringing the euro step into the NBA, and becoming a champion! https://t.co/8cYLy5NENJ
— Jared Dudley (@JaredDudley619) August 27, 2018
South American Legend!!!! pic.twitter.com/PqNKHucVaj
— Jaylen Brown (@FCHWPO) August 27, 2018
@manuginobili , you were the main person I looked at when deciding I was gonna be a 6th man for good. Your style, talent, competitiveness, and will to win will be truly missed. Nothing but respect! #best6thman pic.twitter.com/gHsjX9yPvY
— Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) August 27, 2018
#Respect ✊ @manuginobili pic.twitter.com/2PU3aZamAs
— Enes Kanter (@Enes_Kanter) August 27, 2018
What a career!!! @manuginobili #Legend
— Tristan Thompson (@RealTristan13) August 27, 2018
Thank you @manuginobili ✊ pic.twitter.com/hy6MRG2Hpk
— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) August 27, 2018
It’s a real honor to have competed against you, @manuginobili ! The definition of a winner ! #GraciasManu pic.twitter.com/dkIlk0y13c
— Rudy Gobert (@rudygobert27) August 27, 2018
The @NBA is going to miss you @manuginobili. Appreciate everything you did for the game of basketball! #Lefty #EuroStepKING #HallOfFame
— Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) August 27, 2018
The Euro Step Legend will be missed! Fair to say he changed the game in a unique way! Congrats on a beyond amazing career @manuginobili !!
— Bradley Beal (@RealDealBeal23) August 27, 2018
Gracias Manu #legend pic.twitter.com/sL0GJqP4CJ
— Nicolas Batum (@nicolas88batum) August 27, 2018
What a career! So much respect for Manu! Legend! #ThankYouManu https://t.co/gRzof1oAsS
— Nikola Vucevic (@NikolaVucevic) August 27, 2018
Big thanks @manuginobili for pouring your heart into the game and inspiring generations!! Cold blooded southpaw! #madeunorthodoxcool
— Jeremy Lin (@JLin7) August 27, 2018
Inspired a generation, Left the league better than you found it, and by far one of my favorites to watch and compete against. Thank you!#respect #Ginooooobliiiiiii
— Shaun Livingston (@ShaunLivingston) August 27, 2018
Ginobili!
— Wilson Chandler (@wilsonchandler) August 27, 2018
Siempre serás el jugador que me inspiró para jugar a este maravilloso deporte @manuginobili #graciasManu #5 pic.twitter.com/hrNaBGVI8f
— Rudy Fernandez (@rudy5fernandez) August 27, 2018
Congrats on a great career @manuginobili! Sincerely, your favorite mascot (sorry @SpursCoyote). pic.twitter.com/3aHpBWHfLE
— Sir CC (@CavsSirCC) August 27, 2018
.@manuginobili You are true champion my friend and one of the best I have ever matched up with. Enjoy life after the game hermano. You deserve that and more. pic.twitter.com/g5qtYlsNMA
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) August 28, 2018
One of the most unique players I’ve ever had to defend. You changed the game @manuginobili. Congrats on a great career! See you @hoophall someday soon! #GraciasManu pic.twitter.com/nNYdF0wa40
— Jason Kidd (@RealJasonKidd) August 27, 2018
Shout out to @manuginobili on a legendary career! He knows how to compete and he knows how to WIN. 16 seasons. 4 championships. Surefire Hall of Famer. #GraciasManu pic.twitter.com/cj4BjIfbtC
— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) August 27, 2018
The ultimate competitor. Congrats on an amazing career, @manuginobili! #GraciasManu pic.twitter.com/TfJF63DNtA
— KG’s Area 21 (@KGArea21) August 27, 2018
Source: Pounding The Rock