The NBA Reacts to Manu Ginobili Announcing his Retirement

A few days ago, it was reported that Manu Ginobili was strongly pondering retirement.

Yesterday, it happened.

Manu Ginobili announced his retirement from the NBA. A four-time NBA champion, a two-time All-Star, an Olympic gold medalist, NBA Sixth Man of the Year, and the king of the Euro-step, Ginobili will go down as one of the greatest international players to ever step foot on an NBA court.

In light of his retirement, the entire NBA family came together to honour the San Antonio Spurs great.

LeBron James

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

Chris Paul 

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

David Robinson

Gracias @manuginobili #Legend pic.twitter.com/wTmSzNTLrk

— David Robinson (@DavidtheAdmiral) August 27, 2018

Dwyane Wade

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

Zach LaVine

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

CJ McCollum 

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

Steph Curry

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

Isaiah Thomas

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