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Manu Ginobili through the years

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Flip through the gallery to see the San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili through the years.
Flip through the gallery to see the San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili through the years.
Eric Gay, AP
2002: Ginobili shoots over Kirk Penney of New Zealand during the FIBA World Basketball Championships.
2002: Ginobili shoots over Kirk Penney of New Zealand during the FIBA World Basketball Championships.
Jeff Haynes, AFP
2003: Ginobili drives to the basket during San Antonio's 110-82 win over the Lakers in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.
2003: Ginobili drives to the basket during San Antonio's 110-82 win over the Lakers in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Robert Hanashiro, USAT
2003: Ginobili hangs in the air as he drives to the hoop on the Lakers' Shaquille O'Neal in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.
2003: Ginobili hangs in the air as he drives to the hoop on the Lakers' Shaquille O'Neal in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Robert Hanashiro, USAT
2003: Tim Duncan, Ginobili and Kevin Willis celebrate after the Spurs defeated the New Jersey Nets 88-77 to win the NBA Championship.
2003: Tim Duncan, Ginobili and Kevin Willis celebrate after the Spurs defeated the New Jersey Nets 88-77 to win the NBA Championship.
Eric Gay, Associated Press
2004: Carlos Boozer battles for a loose ball with Ginobili as the USA men's basketball team was defeated by Argentina.
2004: Carlos Boozer battles for a loose ball with Ginobili as the USA men's basketball team was defeated by Argentina.
Jack Gruber, USAT
2004: Ginobili celebrates with teammates after beating Team USA 89-81 in their Olympic semifinal match.
2004: Ginobili celebrates with teammates after beating Team USA 89-81 in their Olympic semifinal match.
Donald Emmert, AFP
2005: Ginobili warms up during shootaround before the All-Star Game.
2005: Ginobili warms up during shootaround before the All-Star Game.
H. Darr Beiser, USAT
2005: Ginobili takes the court at the beginning of the All-Star Game.
2005: Ginobili takes the court at the beginning of the All-Star Game.
H. Darr Beiser, USAT
2005: Ginobili dunks on the Phoenix Suns during Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.
2005: Ginobili dunks on the Phoenix Suns during Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.
Rob Schumacher, The Arizona Republic
2005: Ginobili, Robert Horry and Tim Duncan during Game 4 of the Western Conference finals against the Phoenix Suns.
2005: Ginobili, Robert Horry and Tim Duncan during Game 4 of the Western Conference finals against the Phoenix Suns.
Eric Gay, AP
2005: Richard Hamilton drives into Ginobili during Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
2005: Richard Hamilton drives into Ginobili during Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Clarence Tabb, Jr., The Detroit News
2006: Ginobili spins a globe on his finger while posing for a photograph during media day in San Antonio.
2006: Ginobili spins a globe on his finger while posing for a photograph during media day in San Antonio.
Eric Gay, AP
2007: Ginobili cracks a big smile as he sits between teammates Tony Parker and Tim Duncan in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals.
2007: Ginobili cracks a big smile as he sits between teammates Tony Parker and Tim Duncan in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals.
Eric Gay, AP
2007: Brent Barry puts his arm around Ginobili late in the fourth quarter of Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
2007: Brent Barry puts his arm around Ginobili late in the fourth quarter of Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Eric Gay, AP
2008: Ginobili was named the winner of the 2007-08 NBA Sixth Man Award.
2008: Ginobili was named the winner of the 2007-08 NBA Sixth Man Award.
Rob Schumacher, AZR
2010: Ginobili makes a diving save into the Dallas Mavericks bench/
2010: Ginobili makes a diving save into the Dallas Mavericks bench/
Ronald Martinez, Getty Images
2010: Gregg Popovich talks to Ginobili during Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals.
2010: Gregg Popovich talks to Ginobili during Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Rob Schumacher, The Arizona Republic
2011: Ginobili grabs a loose ball in front of Rajon Rondo during the All-Star Game.
2011: Ginobili grabs a loose ball in front of Rajon Rondo during the All-Star Game.
Robert Hanashiro, USAT
2011: Kobe Bryant is defended by Ginobili during the first half at the AT&T Center.
2011: Kobe Bryant is defended by Ginobili during the first half at the AT&T Center.
Soobum Im, US Presswire
2012: Ginobili reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals.
2012: Ginobili reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals.
Brendan Maloney, US Presswire
2010: Kobe Bryant shoots over Ginobili during the London Olympic Games.
2010: Kobe Bryant shoots over Ginobili during the London Olympic Games.
Matt Kryger, USA TODAY
2013: Ray Allen defends Ginobili in the first quarter during Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
2013: Ray Allen defends Ginobili in the first quarter during Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY Sports
2014: LeBron James handles the ball against Ginobili during the first quarter in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
2014: LeBron James handles the ball against Ginobili during the first quarter in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Soobum Im, USA TODAY Sports
2014: Tony Parker, Tim Duncan and Ginobili celebrate with the Larry O'Brien trophy.
2014: Tony Parker, Tim Duncan and Ginobili celebrate with the Larry O'Brien trophy.
Brendan Maloney, USA TODAY Sports
2014: President Barack Obama accepts a San Antonio Spurs team jersey from Tim Duncan, Ginobili and Tony Parker.
2014: President Barack Obama accepts a San Antonio Spurs team jersey from Tim Duncan, Ginobili and Tony Parker.
Pablo Martinez Monsivais, AP
2016: Ginobili reaches for a loose ball in the third quarter during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks.
2016: Ginobili reaches for a loose ball in the third quarter during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Benny Sieu, USA TODAY Sports
2016: Ginobili dunks during the men's preliminary game against Brazil in the Rio Olympic Games.
2016: Ginobili dunks during the men's preliminary game against Brazil in the Rio Olympic Games.
Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY Sports
2016: Ginobili reacts during the men's preliminary round against Lithuania in the Rio Olympic Games.
2016: Ginobili reacts during the men's preliminary round against Lithuania in the Rio Olympic Games.
Jeffrey Swinger, USA TODAY Sports
2017: Ginobili reacts after a shot against the Houston Rockets in Game 5 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.
2017: Ginobili reacts after a shot against the Houston Rockets in Game 5 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.
Soobum Im, USA TODAY Sports