Manu Ginobili

BASKETBALL PLAYER

SAN ANTONIO SPURS BASKETBALL CLUB

Ginóbili is 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in), 93 kg (205 lb) left-handed shooting guard[4] who has been deployed either as a sixth man or starter for the Spurs. He has established himself as a reliable and versatile backcourt presence, and is a relatively late bloomer, entering the NBA at age 25 in a period where entering the NBA as a teenager was very common.[2] Alongside teammates Tony Parker and Tim Duncan, he forms one of the centerpieces of San Antonio's game.Apart from his up-tempo and aggressive style of play, Ginóbili is known for his clutch play. This is documented by his numerous European league MVP awards, 2004 Olympic tournament MVP, and his performances in San Antonio's 2004-05 championship-winning campaign. Ginóbili's modus operandi however, is a source of consternation for some of his opponents. A fierce attacker of the basket, he often lowers his head when driving to the basket, and is willing to draw charges on defense. He was even listed by ESPN writer Thomas Neumann at on the list of greatest floppers in NBA history.