This past summer, Manu Ginobili announced his retirement from the NBA. His fearlessness alongside his slashing, slithering, play-style gave fans around the world the chance to watch the NBA at its most exciting. With his retirement, the NBA lost a certain type of fearless competitor. Known for his flashy style and giving up his body to game, there were few like him. In the NBA today however, only one name you can mention when you think about Euro-steps, splitting doubles, and blocking bigs above the rim — the Flash himself, Dwyane Wade.
When Wade announced that it would be his final season in mid-September, the NBA brotherhood — as well as fans all around the world — showed their appreciation.