Former assistant coaches and teammates share their Manu Moments
Few things or more satisfying than hearing from those Manu knew best.
We are less than a week away from Manu Ginobili’s jersey retirement ceremony, and the Spurs are continuing to pump out “Manu Moments”: memories from his former teammates and coaches about Manu the player and the person. Today we have several of his former assistant coaches, teammates from early in his career, and even one of his Argentinean teammates recalling how he helped put basketball on the map in his home country.
Mike Budenholzer
Fans will remember the passion, hustle and clutch shots throughout Manu’s career.
Mike Budenholzer will remember the preparation and awareness that led to those Manu moments. #GraciasManu pic.twitter.com/PUL84mSXV1
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) March 18, 2019
Brett Brown
Brett Brown shares the first time he truly understood the connection between @manuginobili and the city of San Antonio.
Is there a Manu moment that stands out to you? Share it with us using #GraciasManu. pic.twitter.com/QsJs31sRvZ
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) March 17, 2019
Malik Rose
.@manuginobili’s abilities extended far beyond the basketball court. @MalikRose shares a story on when he realized with Manu, the possibilities were endless.
What’s your Manu moment? Share it with us using #GraciasManu. pic.twitter.com/pdzdpRS44C
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) March 20, 2019
Bruce Bowen
In @Bowen12’s Manu Moment, he takes us back to the seconds after Game 7 of the 2005 NBA Finals.#GraciasManu pic.twitter.com/G4aBcThJFa
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) March 20, 2019
Ettore Messina
Fifteen years before coaching him in San Antonio, Ettore Messina looks back at Manu’s beginnings in the Euroleague.
#GraciasManu pic.twitter.com/dG0tXWLoKM— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) March 21, 2019
Pablo Prigioni
“He was a different player, with an athletic capacity and technique never seen in Argentina.”
Pablo Prigioni shares his Manu Moment. #GraciasManu pic.twitter.com/AAEyXqxLfV
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) March 22, 2019
In case you missed it, you can click here to view the previous six Manu Moments. There will more than likely be another round (or two) in the upcoming week leading to Thursday’s ceremony, so stay tuned!
Source: Pounding The Rock
