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Manu Ginobili is returning to the Spurs as Special Advisor to Basketball Operations

It’s time to rejoice, Spurs fans! After three years in retirement, Manu Ginobili is officially returning to the San Antonio Spurs organization as a Special Advisor to Basketball Operations, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

ESPN Sources: Manu Ginobili is returning to the San Antonio Spurs as a special advisor to basketball operations. Ginobili will take on a player-centric role that’s focused on the development of players on and off the court.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 24, 2021

Gregg Popovich, RC Buford and GM Brian Wright have wanted the legendary star’s involvement since his 2018 retirement and helped convince him of a role.