Manu Ginbili Height, Weight, Age, Spouse, Children, Facts, Biography
| Manu Ginóbili Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 6 in |
| Weight | 93 kg |
| Date of Birth | July 28, 1977 |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Manu Ginóbili is an Argentine former professional basketball player who is best known for his 16-year NBA career with San Antonio Spurs. As of June 2022, he is one of the only 2 players to have won a EuroLeague title, an Olympic gold medal, and an NBA championship. In the past, Manu has been a part of teams like Viola Reggio Calabria, Estudiantes de Bahía Blanca, and Virtus Bologna. In September 2021, he was appointed as the special advisor to basketball operations for the San Antonio Spurs. During the course of his career, he has been the recipient of honors like EuroLeague Finals‘ “Top Scorer”, FIBA AmeriCup‘s “MVP”, NBA Sixth‘s “Man of the Year Award”, Diamond Konex Award, Italian Cup‘s “MVP”, and many more.
Born Name
Emanuel David Ginóbili Maccari
Nick Name
Manu, Gino, Narigon
Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Bahia Blanca, Argentina
Nationality
Occupation
Professional Basketball Player
Family
- Father – Jorge Ginobili (Basketball Coach) (Former Coach of Bahia Blanca)
- Mother – Raquel Ginobili
- Siblings – Sebastian Ginobili (Brother) (Professional Basketball Player), Leandro Ginobili (Older Brother) (Retired Professional Basketball Player who played seven seasons in the Argentine Basketball League)
Manager
Ginobili is signed with Herb Rudoy.
Position
Shooting Guard
Shirt Number
20
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 6 in or 198 cm
Weight
93 kg or 205 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Manu Ginobili dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
He has Marchesan (Italian) ancestry.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Nose
- Towering height
Shoe Size
14 (US)
Brand Endorsements
Ginobili has been seen in TV adverts for H-E-B, Christus Hospital, Gatorade, NBA, Honda, Gunn Acura, etc.
Religion
Christianity
Best Known For
Ginobili is without a doubt one of the best Argentinian basketball players that have ever played the game. He has a lot of accomplishments that are proof of his greatness.
The popular Gino will be remembered for his NBA titles with the San Antonio Spurs (2003, 2005, 2007, 2014), Euroleague title with Kinder Bologna and gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics with Argentina.
First Basketball Match
He debuted for Andino Sport Club in the Argentine basketball league during the 1995-1996 season.
Ginobili had his NBA debut on October 29, 2002, in a match between San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Lakers. In his team’s victory with a score of 87-82 over the Lakers, Manu scored 7 points, made 4 steals, dished 3 assists and grabbed 2 rebounds for a total of 20 minutes spent on the court.
Strengths
- Quick, Agile, Fast
- Ball Handling
- Shooting (Both for two and three points)
- Defense (Steals)
- Team Player
- Leader
- Intelligent
- Finishing ability
Weaknesses
Player had no significant weaknesses.
First Film
Ginobili has not performed in a feature movie yet.
But, he was seen in the 69 minutes long documentary Tiempo muerto (2010) as himself.
First TV Show
Other than basketball matches itself, Gino has appeared in the talk show La noche del 10 in 2005 as himself-guest.
Manu Ginóbili Favorite Things
- Internet Website – Manuginobili.com, Spurs.com, IMDb.com
- Food – Asado, Tortellini al brodo, Tagliatelle al ragu
Source – NBA.com
Manu Ginóbili Facts
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