Even so, it’s fitting that the unselfish Ginobili, who started just 349 of his 1,057 career NBA games, should be rewarded as this year’s headliner. A lefty guard who perplexed defenders with his ballhandling ability, passing skills and unconventional moves, Ginobili was selected as the 57th pick in the 1999 draft but played professionally in Italy until 2002.
Known for his “Euro-step” move, where he sharply changed direction after picking up his dribble on drives to the hoop, Ginobili’s decision to embrace the Sixth Man role was crucial to San Antonio’s sustained success under Coach Gregg Popovich. With Ginobili leading the second unit and exploiting overmatched opponents, the Spurs were able to maximize his playmaking opportunities and ensure a healthy balance between their starters and bench.
Yet Ginobili’s flair and passion for the game made him a natural complement to the serious Duncan and a fan favorite in San Antonio, and he was honored by the Spurs with a jersey retirement in 2019. A basketball icon in Argentina, Ginobili led his national team to gold at the 2004 AthensHardaway, 55, was a five-time all-star during a 13-year career spent largely with the Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat. The scoring-minded point guard from Chicago posted career averages of 17.7 points and 8.
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