Manu Ginóbili was ranked among the 100 greatest in NBA history

Despite having retired almost 7 years ago, Emanuel Ginóbili wrote another golden page in his legend. The prestigious publication Bleacher Reportincluded him in its ranking of the 100 greatest players in NBA history, placing him at rank 75, ahead of figures such as Tony Parker, Klay Thompson, Jayson Tatum, and Dikembe Mutombo.

The recognition is not based solely on statistics, which are remarkable in themselves, but on what his presence represented both on and off the court. "He sacrificed starting and status so the Spurs could win. And win they did," the article noted.

The site valued his courageous style, his quiet leadership, and his choice to come off the bench as a key decision in building a dominant team: "He played basketball as if he were trying to give form to audacity," they summarized, in a phrase that reflects his competitive spirit.

Ginóbili, who popularized the famous "Eurostep," was drafted in 1999 by the San Antonio Spurs with the 57th pick, made his debut in 2002, and remained there until his retirement in 2018. He won four championship rings, was a two-time All-Star, Sixth Man of the Year in 2008, and was selected twice to the All-NBA teams.

His numbers speak for themselves:

• 13.3 points
• 3.5 rebounds
• 3.8 assists
• 1.3 steals per game
• 44.7% field goal percentage
• 36.9% three-point percentage

However, Ginóbili's impact goes beyond statistics. Bleacher Report highlighted how his approach changed the perception of the "sixth man" role in the NBA, historically underestimated, and turned it into a central figure for winning titles.

With each recognition, the Bahía Blanca native not only expands his Argentine legacy in the NBA, but reaffirms that success can also be built through dedication and sacrifice.

Bleacher Report's Top 10

1. Michael Jordan
2. LeBron James
3. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
4. Magic Johnson
5. Bill Russell
6. Shaquille O’Neal
7. Tim Duncan
8. Larry Bird
9. Wilt Chamberlain
10. Stephen Curry