Who is Manu Ginobili?
Emanuel David Manu Ginobili is a professional basketball player from Bahia Blanca, Argentina. He is one of the members of Big Three of San Antonio Spurs. The Big Three comprises Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Manu. He continues to play with the Spurs to the present days.
Manu Ginobili: Birth Facts, Family, Childhood
Manu Ginobili’s or Emanuel David Manu Ginobili was born on July 28, 1977, in Bahia Blanca, Argentina. He comes from a family of professional basketball players. He is the youngest child of Jorge and Raquel Ginobili. Jorge was a manager at Bahiense del Norte. He has two brothers Leonardo and Sebastian. His passion for basketball started at the early age of six.
Manu Ginobili: Education History
One of the NBA players who never made it to college, Manu Ginobili was too busy with his career he never had time for school or college.
Manu Ginobili: Early Profession Life, Career
In 1995, Manu started his professional career with La Roja at the Argentine Basketball. He was traded to the Estudiantes Bahia Blanca of the Argentinian League the next year. He signed the 1998-99 season with Basket Viola Reggio Calabria in Italy. Together with his teammates, Manu helped the Reggio’s to be ranked to the 1st division from its former 2nd division in Italy.
In 2002, Manu signed a $2.9 million contract with the San Antonio Spurs. He rejoined the Spurs for the 2004-2005 season. Spurs won the 2004-2005 championships. He led the Spurs to another victory in 2007 and another in 2014. In an average per game, Manu recorded 7.5 points, 0.5 blocks, 2 steals, 3 assists and 3 rebounds during his career with the Spurs.
In 2003, Argentina won the gold medals in basketball as Manu led the team Argentina to the finals. Manu recently signed a contract for another year with the Spurs and probably his last season as there are rumors that this star wants to retire from his player life.
Manu Ginobili: Lifetime Achievements and Awards
A four times NBA Champion, two times NBA All-star, two time All-NBA Third Team, NBA Sixth Man of the Year, 50 Greatest Euro League Contributors and the so on, Manu also won medals for his Country in the Olympic Games, FIBA Worldcup, FIBA Diamond Ball, FIBA AmeriCup, and FIBA South American Championship.
Manu Ginobili: Salary and Net Worth
Ginobili earns approximately $14 million a year. His estimated net worth is $95 million.
Manu Ginobili: Rumors and Controversy
A rumor began in 2017 that Manu was retiring from the Spurs. Manu put to rest the rumors and speculations signing another year contract with Spurs in 2018.
Manu Ginobili: Description to Body Measurements
This Basketball star from Argentina is six foot and six inches tall and weighs 93 kilos. The color of his hair is black. He has dark brown eyes. Other info on his body measurements is unknown.
Manu Ginobili: Social Media Profile
Manu Ginobili is active on social media. He has around 2 million followers on Facebook, 5 million followers on Twitter (approx.) and more than 840 K followers on Instagram. You can also find him on his official site https://manuginobili.com/
