The Spurs brass waited. And waited. And waited.
General Manager R.C. Buford wondered if he would ever get the answer he wanted.
The untimely nature of Manu Ginobili's injuries—two years worth—punctuated early playoff exits.
As the calendar flipped to 2010, it became increasingly possible the San Antonio Spurs' most popular player would earn a paycheck as some other franchise's most popular player next season.
Then, he rediscovered the indefensible game that helped the team win multiple championships in the 2000s. That forced Buford to put Herb Rudoy, Ginobili's agent, on speed dial.
Less than a week after the ink dried on Kobe Bryant's three-year, $90 million extension, the Spurs locked up their Argentine fan favorite.
Since the All-Star break, no player has been better than Ginobili.
While Tony Parker was injured, Ginobili averaged 25 points as he led his squad to victories over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic, and Los Angeles Lakers.
Ginobili's three-year extension will pay him close to $40 million, ...
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