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- Manu Ginobili announced his retirement on Monday after 16 years in the NBA.
- Across the league, coaches, players, and fans praised Ginobili for his astounding career and longevity in the NBA.
- With his departure, the Spurs will enter the 2018-19 season without one of their “Big Three” for the first time in 20 years.
Manu Ginobili announced his retirement on Monday after 16 years in the NBA.
“Today, with a wide range of feelings, I’m announcing my retirement from basketball,” Ginobili said in a tweet announcing the news. “IMMENSE GRATITUDE to everyone (family, friends, teammates, coaches, staff, fans) involved in my life in the last 23 years. It’s been a fabulous journey. Way beyond my wildest dreams.”See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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