He goes, 'I'm Manu, this is what I do,'" Popovich once said in an open forum with Ginobili, Duncan and Tony Parker. "And from that day on, we pretty much let him do what he does," he continued.

The young San Antonio Spurs are already in the gym and working to get ready for their first summer league and the upcoming NBA season.

Pop would be pulling his hair out, but eventually, we all saw Manu was steps ahead of everyone else." Once Popovich unleashed Ginobili, it became evident that he had a true competitor on his roster.

— Manu Ginobili (@manuginobili) April 29, 2025 Castle joins an exclusive list of notable Spurs to capture the award. He is the fourth Spur to win, joining Wembanyama, Tim Duncan and David Robinson.

When discussing Ginobili's snub from the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team, Pierce got honest and shared just how great Ginobili was during his prime. "Manu, I ain't gonna lie, he's one of the top five ...

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili, of Argentina, celebrates after his team beat the Detroit Pistons, 81-74, to win the NBA championship in seven games, in San Antonio, Thursday, June 23, 2005. (AP ...