Manu Ginobili beat the machine 

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“With the 57th pick, the San Antonio spurs select…. Emmanuel Geenobeelee”

Manu is the definition of "your favorite player's favorite player"

Im argentinian, and this is the greatest video of manu that i've seen

Born & Raised in San Antonio and I can say without a doubt that as beloved as Timmy, Tony & Dave are and even Vic so far... There's just something about Manu that resonates with our community. I've legit seen The Spurs faithful (grown men) cry whenever Manu addresses the fans in Spanish... I get chills even now composing this post. Oh, and the highlight of my career as an Uber driver was taking him and his wife to the airport. What a Class Act!!!!!

"duncan... robinson... ᴅᴜɴᴄᴀɴ ʀᴏʙɪɴsᴏɴ" got me chortling

Timmy is the greatest Spurs player of all time, but if you ask anyone in San Antonio who their favorite player is, most of them will say Manu. He is so loved by the city and community. Especially the Spanish speaking community.

One word that subtly became synonymous with Ginobili and typically came along with all the awe was “unorthodox”. He just did whatever it took to win.

GINNOBIILIIIIIIII! -Charles Barkley 2002-present

Ginobli is an example of someone who could have been picked higher if international scouting had been more developed at the time

30 plus years of watching the NBA and Ginobilli is still one of the most exciting and creative players that I've ever seen.

Manu was aggressive in play yet calm in attitude. It was a privilege to be a Spurs fan during those two decades. Duncan was the MAN and foundation of why we won. But with Pop coaching discipline, Parker with an underrated quick first step, and Ginobili with his crazy energy. Loved it

One of my favorite TNT moments was when Kenny was ranking the best international players in the NBA, and Chuck just kept screaming, "GINOBILI!" then got pissed when Ginobili wasn't on the list and told Kenny, "You got Tony Parker over GINOBILI?? You been drinking at work again."

Manu once held a door open for me. Manu was like that.

For someone who's not a Spurs fan, you sure do make the best Spurs videos.

Clayton, I'm happy you can appreciate Manu Ginobili. As a Spurs fan who witnessed his greatness in person, both in San Antonio and on the road, I can honestly say Ginobili is my favorite professional athlete of all time and you can see why. In addition to his play on the court and desire to win, he never played dirty. Never got into any physical or even verbal altercations with players or refs. He never got ejected or suspended, and when teams got desperate and tried increasing their physicality against hm, he always got back up and became even more focused, more driven, and more fearless, and walked away with the win. Never embarrassed himself, the franchise, San Antonio, or Argentina, and having won wherever he went, from Italy to Athens, to San Antonio, he's just a winner with the heart of a Champion. The heart of a Gold Medal Olympian, and the heart of the Spurs franchise, still to this day.

Manu was one of the first NBA players I HATED when I was a kid. Every time I thought our Sonics would beat the Spurs, Manu would do something crazy and change that. It’s insane to think he led ARGENTINA to a gold medal in 2004. A person with individual greatness but always belonged to the bigger cause. To be so humble in that regard to inspire others in their own personal lives. It’s no wonder he was one of the greatest WINNERS of all time. He was skilled beyond imagination, absolutely fearless, and always ready to make plays in the clutch when the team needed it. Watching his career unfold was one of my greatest experiences.

Euroleague MVP and of the best players on 2002 World championships (which was held in the USA), and was still underrated and unknown in the NBA. He was like Toni Kukoc - IQ, unorthodox and a perfect team player. TD was their best player, but Manu was the heart and soul of that team.

I feel like the spurs and Manu were a perfect fit for each other. I really feel like if he was a #1 option on a different team, his playstyle was so "nuclear" that I don't know how long his body would have held up and his career might have been shorter. Coming off the bench let him go full tilt in spurts that let him bring energy to the team throughout every game of his career

No one gets it unless they were there. You had, on one hand, Kobe Bryant heir apparent to Michael Jordan and Kevin Garnett, the most well-rounded big man with speed like a guard and strength like a centre. They were traditional stars. And on the other hand you had all of the Spurs, these brilliant, selfless, fundamentally sound juggernauts who worked together for the team despite it not being flashy. They were a different breed of star. Except Manu. No one moved like he did.

Thank you for making this. Manu can never be measured by his numbers but his impact on and in the game. Will forever be my favorite player to watch and live and die with

I'm San Antonio born and raised. Thank you for making this video on my favorite basketball player of all time. While we appreciate Timmy for the obvious reasons and Tony for the same, I think many of us Spurs homers saw Manu as the wild heart of San Antonio Basketball during that era. No matter what, you could always expect something crafty and crazy from Manu Ginobili. All the way up to his last years. Of course, this led to the saying of "live by Manu, die by Manu"... but man, we really were living during some of those amazing moments he gave us. Another commenter here mentioned the word "unorthodox" to describe him and I can't think of anything more fitting.

Manu was a top 10-15 nba player for most of his career he just didn’t put up gaudy stats cause of his role. Thanks for this video.

Among many few, Ginóbili is what you can describe as the closest thing to a perfect basketball player and certainly the perfect role player. Edit: almost forget to say, PERFECT CONTENT keep it up.

As a lifelong Spurs fan, I had a saying during the Manu years. "Win by Manu, die by Manu." Yes, he'd come off the bench, but he was always there at crunch time. And we were either going to win or lose based on his game play.

Today I call manu Ginobili the Argentinian Michael Jordan I still called them that when I was younger and I still stand by it

He is my favorit player all time! love manu!

Thank you for beautifully describing what was beautiful about Manu. He just competed and fought, never cared about blunders (and there were BIG ones) but kept fighting back - and in this zero-sum media environment attitude people have I’m glad you get it and enlighten us with this video. I think videos like this MATTER a lot for Manu’s career because he never prioritized the individual numbers - numbers that makes simpletons like us understood who’s great or not - and he’s freaking amazing, not just a baller, a superstar, but a sports hero who elevated every team, team mate, organization and even the game itself. Manu arguments and discussions will always be fascinating because you’ll know who really understands basketball beyond the numbers. I’ve seen the internet compare him to Klay, PG, T-mac - great wing players who have the all starts and individual numbers and those talks were fascinating. Last one - the 2014 spurs was such an amazing team for even just reaching the finals that year - no NBA team in history brought more emotional and spiritual baggage than that team and they even won it all in style. I think Manu’s spirit encapsulates that arc. Again kudos for the video. Thanks.

The REAL definition of UNDERRATED!!

That 2014 Spurs team has gone down as one of the best teams of all time.. not because of their record or title but because how they played... analyst and commentators call them the most beautiful form of team basketball ever displayed

Clayton is becoming more and more unhinged for each video he uploades and we all here for it

It will never cease to amaze me how the Spurs got such different players to completely buy into their collective idea. Not just the different skillsets, the different *people*. Of course it all starts with Duncan, but you had enforcers like Bowen, killers like Tony, artists like Manu all buying in into creating a machine that was more than themselves. All of these players would have had a much different career outside of the Spurs, probably with both more individual accolades and controversies, but they never would have gotten the titles or, I suspect, the happiness that they found on the Spurs. Hell...Manu wasn't even the most unpredictable player on the Spurs at some point. They got Boris Diaw, an absurdist philosopher who happened to ball like an angel when he felt like it, to pour himself into one of the most beautiful teams of all times (Boris 2014 Finals MVP, and yes I am saying this unironically). And then chance decided to give Victor Wembanyama to this franchise as well? What can you even do besides rooting for the Spurs...

As an Argentinian this video made me tear up a little.. god what a joy to see that man play and represent us. Not even in our country is Manu remembered and celebrated as fondly as in San Antonio; true NBA fans, FIBA fans, we will always love this man.. hopefully his legend can someday transcend and be equated to our GOATs in fútbol. Thanks Clayton, awesome video.

I am a Spurs fan, and I don't give a crap if anyone thinks I'm biased. Manu Ginobili is one of the BEST basketball players to ever play this game. Top 50 for sure, maybe top 25. Don't look at the stats, look at the results. Come at me for days, the receipts are on my side.

Manu is the best player anyone can hope for. 100% effort every night and then live with the results!

Manu is the reason i started to play basketball at age 30.

Manu gonna Manu. Look, there have been players who clashed with the coaching, the establishment or maybe both. Manu may have bucked how the Spurs played, but he bought in completely on how the Spurs rolled. Played behind other greats and contemporaries, played diminished minutes, got relegated to a bench position in his prime, took pay cuts, established connections with teammates outside of basketball, took the blows when everybody gave him the business and never missed a step and was undoubtedly instrumental in most if not all those championships the Spurs won with the Duncan-Manu-Parker connection and some before even that. Manu is the man.

People being curious, kind, and enthusiastically themselves will always be awesome to hear about.

5:05 “Duncan robinson…..” 😂

Keep in mind that the 2004 U.S Olympic Team that he beat consisted of: Allen Iverson Dwayne Wade Carmelo Anthony Lebron James Shawn Marion Amar’e Stoudemire & Tim Duncan (Just to name a few) Plus they were Coached by Larry Brown who had just won the NBA Finals with the Detroit Pistons only a few weeks prior and had a Gold Medal of his own as a player in 1964.

Last saw him play at home vs Boston in 2017 when I was traveling in Texas. Drained a half court three at the half, then a three to win the game. Thanks Manu

Manu's #20 jersey was far and away the top selling Spurs jersey when he played. One only had to look into the stands to see that over half of the fans that were wearing jerseys would be wearing #20. GINNOBIILIIIIIIII!

Another banger. Thanks, Clayton.

As an argentinian and somone that mostly watched Manu's NBA games, it amazes me the quality of basketball I saw back in the days with the Golden Generation of Argentina and those Spurs. To this day, I watch regular games and, maybe product of bias memory, used to see "my team" win or Manu's magic, I just feel like I'm watching lower caliber basketball besides 3 point shoots (and sometimes even that is sub par to my memory). Manu's magic has left the bar so high, I feel like an old man saying "the old days were the best days" each time I watch basketball.

Clayton Crowley video about the man who got me into basketball? Dreams do come true

He is just lika an Water. He can be peaceful river and in the moment big, loud waterfall. Adapting to every circumstances. And taking only level of basketbal skill he was one of the best in history.

This video cured my depression, thx.

I just gotta say this are the best basketball channel on RU-vid. Especially with what’s been going on with the “we done with the 90s” you seem to be the only one who appreciates and puts into proper perspective the feature and the past

My favorite player of all time, Manu Ginobili. I wish more players played the way he does. He truly is one of a kind.

Manu Ginobili was one of the best players in the league in a 6th man role. People didn't appreciate his greatness, he was a genius on the floor.

Thank you for this! He’s my GOAT! He continues to be my inspiration even I don’t even play Basketball anymore! Can’t believe there is still videos like this in the making.. and to our delight.. even after being retired years ago! ❤

Manu is the Heart. SPOT ON!!!!

Grandpa Juice! "“I am Manu. That's what I do"

Excited to send this to my mom. She LOVED David Robinson and the spurs and she was obsessed with Manu. Thanks Clayton

Manu is my favorite player of all time. I've watched thousands of manu videos on RU-vid, but this may just be the best one I've seen. Awesome video man.

I absolutely love Manu at his best...which was like a 10 year window.

Manu is the only classic spurs player Ive ever met, only jersey I own and that finals series in 2014 is the highest level of team basketball I've ever seen played.

Ginobili might be synonymous with the Euro Step, but he should also be synonymous with splitting double-teams, and was matched only by Wade in that department. In addition to his sneaky athleticism he had UNCANNY body control and handles. One of the joys of watching Austin Reaves play basketball right now is that he plays with the ballsy creativity of a righty Ginobili even though he may not be the most athletic or talented player on court.

As a long time spurs fan, i very much enjoyed this video. Thank you.

The oops then dunking on Yao Ming was absolutely insane 🔥🔥🔥

I feel like when people say someone is "paying attention to the narrative" of an nba player or franchise its seen as a bad thing, But this channel celebrates those narratives so well without ever reaching into fantasy or glorification, love it.

I will always believe that Ginobili is a top 10 shooting guard of all time. I know the counting stats don't back that up, but I would take him on my team over most other shooting guards of all time. Make your list, I want Manu on that list :) Or at the very least, since 1980.

He’s the best sixth man of all time

My friend, Ive seen good videos of Manu over the years, but yours is simply PERFECT. Thanks for it Cheers from Argentina.

best 6th man all time he was great so great

I think this is your best video yet - the palpable love and adoration of a man and a player who deserves to be loved and adored. Manu ❤️

Babe wake up.... New Clayton Crowley masterpiece just dropped

As a spurs fan, I always appreciate a reminder of manus greatness. Awesome video, thanks for that!

This, coupled with the Thinking Basketball video, does a great job to contextualize Manu’s impact. But to really get it is to watch a game with him coming off the bench and see the other team just collapse

I became a Spurs fan because of Manu. Clinched it when Argentina beat USA in the Olympics

BABE WAKE UP CLAYTON UPLOADED A ROLE PLAYER VIDEO

Manu was truly special

this is an unfathomably massive W of a video, ginobili may be the most underrated player of all time just because he chose to come off the bench

“Listen up Buster , MANU WAS LIKE THAT‼️”

We love you, Manu! Too many good memories to recount.

The clip of him Megging Kobe sent me holy shit Manu was like that

Clayton is not a spurs fan, but his magnum opus are all spurs vids

Manu has big Dawks energy, and that's the best kind there is

I'm about to cry. This is incredible. Thank you so much for this.

My dad used to rave about manu every chance he got. He loved the spurs and manu was his favorite player. He passed away in july 7th, 2012 to colon cancer. I know, for a fact, he would've loved watching the 2014 spurs work.

Never heard of your channel, ever. Big time fan of the early 2000s since that is my first watch of nba! Subscribed and liked. Ginobli!! Every time I watched Spurs my brother and I would say wtf why does he ever come off the bench?! Cuz he's a winner!

Thank you for making this!

Thank you for this, he is the reason for me to love basketball more than just a game.

Thank you for this great video man! For me, the most important athlete in my country 🇦🇷 (yes, more than messi and maradona lol)

I was watching the video and waiting for 2004. You say 2003 and 2005 and I say "dudeeee where's the golden generation? " as an argentinian, beautiful video

BEAUTIFUL! Thank you!

As both a Spurs fan and a St. Louis Cardinals fan, I got to witness true greatness in two sports from two teams with the same philosophy: consistent, subtle, out-work you performance. I was able to discover my two favorite archetypes in sports, first of which was the Tim Duncan/Albert Pujols type. The type that would let their skill do the talking for them, never needing to talk the talk. All they ever needed to say was “Watch me.” The type that reminds me of my dad. The close second favorite of the archetypes was the Manu/Yadi type. The heart and hustle, the flair for the dramatic, the shouts toward the heavens in jubilation or rage. They played with this passion for their games that just drew me in. You couldn’t help but root for these guys if they were on your team, and you sure as hell would hate them as an opponent. I’ve kept up with baseball up to now, but I’ve mostly fallen away from basketball since Covid and other stuff. Wembanyama might be pulling me back in, though. Suffice it to say, these videos have helped remind me of how wonderful basketball was (and still is). Thanks for making this video and rekindling my enjoyment of this sport, Clayton. Hopefully you complete the Big Three one day with a Tony Parker video.

I really hope that this video gets more views. Goes viral. I loved this so much. He is my absolute hero. Thank you for making this video

Clayton, this is an excellent vid to watch for my birthday! Love your channel, man

Beautiful

The prettiest Euro step in the game.Growing up I was fortunate enough to be a teen during the 2000's And The n b a was joy to watch. So many good teams so many great players.So many household names, but I always knew that ginobli was gonna get his every time he stepped on the couit was a pleasure to watch him.

amazing video...thank you very much. Manu is an sports icon

5:05 🤣🤣🤣

Tom, Tony & Manu: The winningest trio in history.😊

*The Journey of the Euro King!* *There are men who are destined to win!* *#GOSPURS*

These videos regularly make me cry, especially the spurs ones(not a spurs fan).

You get exactly what i like about sports, the stories. Thank you

Best Manu video I've ever seen. Just classy from start to finish. Great job

amazing video man keep it up and we’ll always support!

Truly your videos remind me why I love Ball