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“Manu” Ginobili will be inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame on Saturday

“Manu” Ginobili will be inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame on Saturday

The 45-year-old from Bahiense will be the third Latin American and will join the Brazilians oscar schmidt Y Ubiratan Pereira.

Ginobili will be presented by his former partner in the San Antonio Spurs Tim Duncan in the ceremony in which they will also honor former basketball players Tim Hardaway Y SwimCash and the coaches george karl Y Bob Hugginsof the NCAA.

The decision of the income of the winner of the gold medal Y Bronze with the Argentina in the Olympic Games met last April.

The Argentine was chosen, first, by the North American Committee and then by the Honors Committee, made up of 24 members including leaders, basketball players who make up the Hall of Fameadministrative staff and journalists.

Ginobili He was four times champion of the NBA and after his retirement, the spurs they retired the number 20 jersey that he wore for 16 seasons.

Through your official account Instagram, “Manu” take the opportunity to “to thank” to the people who were “very important” in its “road” since during the “Hall of Fame speech” will not have “enough time”.

The full text shared by Ginobili is as follows:

“In Bahiense: Dad, Alberto Antón, Guillermo Faure, Coco Carchini, Beto Salvucci and so many others who put aside many hours of rest and family time to dedicate to the club and their boys. Fer Piña, Pantera, Michigan, Colamarino and more others teachers that I had in my early years. I learned from everyone and I got along very well with everyone. Luisito, Fede, HernánM, DiegoA, Ricky, Cecil, Seba, FerT and so many others for banking that I threw them all and being great companions.

In Andino: Egg for trusting me, giving me the first opportunity and for following me closely throughout this journey. Dani, GabyD, GabyR, Pancho, Pachi, Manu, Gustavo, Cacu and everyone who helped me in my first stage away from home. On and off the field. To the whole of La Rioja for opening its arms to me.

In Students: Zeta for your total security in my game and giving me free rein to grow, Sepo for giving me all of them, Pancho, ladero and friend, Gondo for being a great mentor and the first to see me in the future NBA, Búho, Juan, Miguel, Chino , Hernán, Leo, Mauri, Nito, Stacey, Jorge and many others who were close and helped me in my takeoff stage. For friendship and so many beautiful and fun moments. I had a great time playing at home with my people! Unforgettable!”.

Source: Ambito

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