In a year that has been full of them, it is a sad day for Spurs fans. Manu Ginobili — who spent his entire 16-year NBA career in San Antonio and played a huge role in leading them to four championships as part of the Big Three — has officially announced his decision to retire from professional basketball.
Today, with a wide range of feelings, I'm announcing my retirement from basketball. IMMENSE GRATITUDE to everyone (family, friends, teammates, coaches, staff, fans) involved in my life in the last 23 years. It's been a fabulous journey.