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My Take
Ginóbili is, to me, the purest example of a player whose value never showed up cleanly in a box score. He spent 23 years across Argentina, Italy and the NBA, and chose to come off the bench in San Antonio when he could have demanded a starring role anywhere. That unselfishness, paired with a creative, unpredictable game, is exactly why I rate him above flashier contemporaries. He was also the heart of an Argentine generation that genuinely toppled basketball's superpowers. I admire competitors who blend cleverness with grit, and Manu embodied both better than almost anyone of his era.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Manu Ginóbili
- Name (Japanese)
- エマニュエル・ジノビリ
- Reading
- えまにゅえる・じのびり
- Born
- July 28, 1977 (age 48)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Snake
- Origin
- Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 187 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2010 diamond Konex award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Manu Ginóbili born?
Born July 28, 1977 (age 48).
Where is Manu Ginóbili from?
Manu Ginóbili is from Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.
What does Manu Ginóbili do?
Manu Ginóbili works as basketball player.
How tall is Manu Ginóbili?
Manu Ginóbili is 187 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.