He Argentine basketball paid a more than well-deserved tribute to the historic Golden Generation, that team that conquered the Olympic gold in Athens 2004, and he was the protagonist of many other epic performances that were framed in the memory of the national sport, and provoked the respect of the entire orange sport.
The celebration in Rock Park brought together more than 15 thousand fans to pay tribute to the heroes of the Argentine team.
Among the attendees, emblematic figures stood out such as Manu Ginobili, Luis Scola, Andrés “Chapu” Nocioni and Fabricio Obertowho were part of the team led by Ruben Magnano. Other historical players were also present such as Pepe Sánchez, Alejandro Montecchia and Carlos Delfino, Walter Hermann, Leo Gutierrez, Rubén Wolkowiski and Hugo Sconochini.
The event, full of joy and applause, included the participation of artists, stars from other sports, streamers and journalists.
In addition, a friendly match was held between two Argentine teams, one dressed in white and the other in blue, which added to the festivities.
Manu Ginobili took the floor and spoke at the celebration of the Golden Generation
The best Argentine player took advantage of the reunion with his former teammates in our country, and thanked all the public present at the Rock Park.
“It’s hard to speak on behalf of 11 others, but it encouraged me to say that they are going to feel the same as me: you can’t believe this. When we started talking about doing this event, we said ‘who the fuck is going to come see us.’ ‘Who’s going to want to see 12 old men playing slowly?’ We arrived and saw this, it touches your heart,” he exclaimed. Manu.
And he added: “When you think and begin to digest that this has already happened, that you are not going to live it again, that you retired, that you will never be able to have this type of affection again… And coming here, feeling it this way, It is strong. I thank you enormously on behalf of the entire team, this does not happen everywhere. 20 years have passed and you are here. A million thanks to everyone, we are happy.
Source: Ambito
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