Manu Ginobili, perhaps the best player on the San Antonio Spurs today, has announced his current plans on when he will retire.
"The truth is that I have set the date of my retirement, but I have two years left on this contract in San Antonio, and I will reach age 36. I think it may be an appropriate age to stop playing," Ginobili told an Argentinian Web site. "I never had the desire to play in the country and retire at home. I always thought about retiring at the highest level."
Though Ginobili may certainly change his mind within the next two years, it sounds as if he has thought this decision through. I personally would be surprised if he were to change his mind.
If Ginobili does retire, he will leave as a three-time NBA champion (unless the Spurs win another championship). When he retires, it will signify the end of perhaps one of the most dominant trio of players of all-time: the Big Three formed by Ginobili, Tim Duncan and Tony Parker.
An unorthodox player, Ginobili has been nothing short of a fan favorite throughout his career. Fans will love him for his hustle, his aggressiveness when attacking the rim and h ...
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Manu Ginobili Likely to Retire After Contract Expires in Two Years
July 16th, 2011 by Kevin Yeung Leave a reply »
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