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• DeMar DeRozan shares funny story about his Spurs jersey selling out
DeMar DeRozan is the star of the show in San Antonio now that the Spurs have traded Kawhi Leonard, and he embraced the role by scoring a game-high 28 points in his team’s season opening win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. And now, there’s not a DeRozan jersey to be found. How quickly did DeRozan’s new jerseys sell out in San Antonio? Let’s just say even he couldn’t get one for his ow...2018
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• Tim Duncan is mentoring Spurs rookie Lonnie Walker
A Spurs legend is helping Lonnie Walker navigate his first NBA training camp, according to Jabari Young of The Athletic. Tim Duncan has served as a mentor to the rookie guard, helping him refine his game to get ready for the start of the season.“It’s a little surreal,” Walker said. “But that’s probably one of the best things about being a rookie, especially being drafted by the Spurs. You have pla...2018
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• Spurs hoping Manu Ginobili joins team’s coaching staff
The San Antonio Spurs lost another key franchise cornerstone this offseason when Manu Ginobili announced his retirement, but they are hoping the four-time NBA champion is still very much a part of the team going forward.On Monday, Gregg Popovich revealed that Ginobili joined him and the Spurs’ other coaches on the team’s coaching retreat last week. While no official announcement has been made in r...2018
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• In farewell address, Manu Ginobili officially closes book on the Big Three era in San Antonio
During his time deliberating retirement from the NBA, Manu Ginobili had conversations with his family and Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich to determine if the four-time NBA champion would return to the team for a 17th season....2018
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• Manu Ginobili’s son had funny reason for being opposed to his retirement
Manu Ginobili ended his NBA career this summer, but there was apparently a member of his family who was staunchly opposed to that decision.Ginobili’s son Nico apparently told his father not to retire, because the younger Ginobili will miss one of the perks of his father being an NBA player. It’s probably not one of the obvious ones you’d think of, either. Hey, a kid’s got to eat.All the same, Gino...2018
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• Manu Ginobili says he will remain around Spurs, just not as player anymore
His kids are already in school in the area and he plans to be around the team, just not playing....2018
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• NBA Players React to Manu Ginobili’s Retirement
After sixteen memorable years, San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili announced his retirement from the NBA on Monday. Manu was a two-time All-Star and four-time champion. Today, with a wide range of feelings, I’m announcing my retirement from basketball. IMMENSE GRATITUDE to everyone (family, friends, teammates, coaches, staff, fans) involved in my life in the […]
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• San Antonio mayor declares Aug. 30 ‘Manu Ginobili Day’
San Antonio mayor Ron Nirenberg has declared the city will pay tribute to a true local icon when “Manu Ginobili Day” is celebrated on Aug. 30. Nirenberg made the announcement about how San Antonio will honor the recently retired Spurs star on Thursday via Twitter. Ginobili formally announced his retirement on Monday with a heartfelt tweet. “Today, with a wide range of feelings, I’m announcing my ...2018
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• Ginobili's agent: Decision to retire a very difficult one
The decision by Spurs guard Manu Ginobili to retire was a very difficult one for him, one of his agents told Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express News. The announcement was made on Monday. Herb Rudoy indicated there were numerous factors that went into the decision, primarily that it’s “much harder to do it at age 41.” Rudoy also cited family and a desire to travel as other factors in Ginobili’s...2018
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• Manu Ginobili announces retirement
Longtime Spurs guard Manu Ginobili has announced his retirement from the NBA. The team issued a press release today confirming the news, while Ginobili published his own statement via Twitter.Today, with a wide range of feelings, I’m announcing my retirement from basketball,” Ginobili wrote. “IMMENSE GRATITUDE to everyone (family, friends, teammates, coaches, staff, fans) involved in my life in th...2018