Manu Ginbili Biography, Age, Height, Family, Wife, Career, Net Worth

Publish date: 2024-05-03

Manu Ginobili Biography

Manu Ginobili was born Emanuel David Ginobili, he is an Argentinean former professional basketball player who was born in Bahia Blanca, Argentina on 28 July 1977.

Manu was among one of only two players along with Bill Bradley to have won a Euroleague title as well as an Olympic gold medal and an NBA championship. Ginobili is known as the big three along with Spur teammates, Tim Duncan and Tony Parker. They are the three longtime NBA basketball players and San Antonio Spur teammates. The big three played together for the spur from 2002 through 2016. Ginobili was a dedicated member of San Antonio Spur for his entire NBA career.

Manu Ginobili Age and Birthday

Manu Ginobili is a 42-year-old former basketball player for San Antonio Spur. He was born on 28, July 1977 in Bahía Blanca, Argentina. He celebrates his birthday on 28 July every year. Ginobili will be 43years in July 2020.

Manu Ginobili Height and Weight

Ginobili stands at an average height of 1.98m and has a massive weight of 98kg.

Manu Ginobili Education

Manu started his professional career in 1995 with La Roja at the Argentine Basketball. A year later Manu joined Estudiantes Bahia Blanca an Argentine league system that is known for its basketball team that currently plays in the Liga Nacional de Basquet in the top division of the Argentine league system. He signed the 1998-99 season with Basket Viola Reggio Calabria in Italy. There is no known information about his early education background. This information will be updated as soon as we get valid information.

Manu Ginobili Parents

Manu was born to Jorge Ginobili, father and Raquel Ginobili, mother. Manus’s father Jorge was a coach at a club in Bahía Blanca, Argentina. where Manu Ginobili learned to play basketball.

Manu Ginobili Siblings

Leandro Ginobili is the eldest among the brothers in the Ginobilis family. Sebastian Ginobili was born on 10 June 1972. He stands at a height of 1.94m. He is a team coach at Estudiantes de Bahia Blanca.

Manu Ginobili Wife

Emanuel is Married to, an Argentinean born media personality. They have been married since 2004. Orono is known better as the wife of a retired NBA star, Emanuel ( Manu) Ginobili. Orono is known better as the wife of a retired NBA star, Emanuel ( Manu) Ginobili. Manu’s wife helped him launch his Manu Ginobili Foundation in 2006.

Manu Ginobili Children

After being together for 6 years, they finally welcomed gorgeous twin boys Dante and Nicola Ginobili on 16 May 2010 and the last born among the brothers Luca Ginobili who was born on 21 April 2014.

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Manu Ginobili Salary

Argentina former professional player  Manu Ginobili has an annual salary income of $14 million.

 Manu Ginobili Net Worth

Ginobili seems to have accumulated a massive fortune from his former professional career. Manu estimated net worth is $45 million.

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Manu Ginobili Signature Moves

Manu’s most unique signature is known as Eurostep.

Manu Ginobili hall of fame

Ginobili’s ability to score in a multitude of ways, makes him stand out among the best basketballer ever to play in the NBA with most unique moves. Ginobili did things that had never been recorded in history. He was a great shooter, an aggressive finisher, and possessed tremendous skills of passing, that was out of this world. Ginobili may be the best passing two-guard in the history of the game.

Manu Ginobili Facts and Body Measurements

Full Name: Emanuel David Ginobili

Age/ How Old? 42 Years

Date of Birth: 28 July 1977

Place of Birth: Bahía Blanca, Argentina

Birthday:  28 July

Nationality: Argentine / Italian

Father’s Name:  Jorge Ginobili

Mother’s Name: Raquel  Ginóbili

Siblings: Leandro Ginobili and Sebastian Ginobili

Married?: Manu is married to his fellow Argentine Marianela Orono,

Children/ Kids: Manu has three energetic boys namely Dante and Nicola Ginobili which are twins and Luca Ginobili who is the last born among the brothers who was born  21 April 2014.

Height/ How tall?: Ginobili stands at a height of 1.98m

Weight: Manu has a mass of  98kg

Profession: Former basketball player for Argentina NBA team Spur

Net worth: Manu estimated net worth is $45 million.

Manu Ginobili Awards and Achievements

It is of no doubt that trough his love and passion for basketball, he has created a name for himself in the world of sports, and has gained so much award in his career. The following are his honors and awards;

Manu Ginobili Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is Manu Ginobili?

 Manu Ginobili is a former Professional Argentine basketballer, who was born and raised in Bahía Blanca, Argentina. He not only possesses good skills but also speaks fluently in three languages; English,  Spanish and Italian.

Where is Manu Ginobili?
The former basketball player Emanuel David Ginobili is one of the greatest players to play in the NBA. Enjoying every bit of his o his retirement. The spur legend retired in August 2018. Manu is spotted enjoying himself by catching up with his friends and spending time with his family in his home country Argentina.

Who is Manu Ginobili married to?

Ginobili is married to his fellow Argentina Marianela Orono.

What is Manu Ginobili known for?
Over a 23-season professional career, he became one of only two players (along with Bill Bradley) to have won a EuroLeague title, an NBA championship, and an Olympic gold medal. A four-time NBA champion, Ginóbili was a member of the San Antonio Spurs for his entire NBA career.

How good is Manu Ginobili?
Manu Ginobili might be the best passing two-guard in the history of the game. In terms of being an aggressive finisher, Manu is underrated as a scorer at the basket and he was relentless in attacking. Looking at his shooting numbers, he never shot a great deal of mid-range shots

How many years did Manu Ginobili play?

Ginobili played for 23 seasons in his career as a basketballer.

How many games did Manu start?
In his 16 seasons with the Spurs, Manu got the starting nod 349 times in his 1057 games played. The most starts he had was in the 2010-11 season when he was inserted into the starting unit 79 times.

When was Manu Ginobili’s last game?
Ginobili’s final game was April 24, when the Spurs were ousted from the Western Conference playoffs by the eventual champion Golden State Warriors. San Antonio lost the series 4-1

Why is Manu Ginobili famous?
In 2003, Manu became the first Argentine ever to play in the NBA Finals. He led the series in steals with 13. Manu scored a career-high 48 points in a 128-123 victory over the Suns in January of 2005. His signature moment came when he dunked over Phoenix All-Star Amare Stoudamire.

Manu Ginobili Career

Manu Ginobili Professional Creer

Argentine and Italian Years from 1995 to 2002.

In the year 1995 to 1996 season, Ginobili made his professional debut in the Argentine basketball league for the Andino Sport Club of La Rioja. He was later transferred to Estudiantes de Bahia Blanca the next year of which he played with his hometown team until 1998.

from 1998 to 1999 and 1999 to 2000 seasons Ginobili moved to Europe to spend the seasons with Italian Team Basket Viola Reggio Calabria. Manu later teams up with Brent Scott, Brian Oliver, and Sydney Johnson to earn promotion from the Italian 2nd Division to the Italian 1st Division in 1999.

Manu Ginobili entered the 1999 NBA draft as well as San Antonio Spur selected him in the second round with the 57th overall pick. However, Manu did not sign in with Sur at that point. instead, he returned to Italy to play for Kinder Bologna, which he helps win the 2001 Italian league championship also the 2001 and 2002 Italian Cups and 2001 Euro League where he was named the 2001 Euro League Finals MVP. IN 2001-01 AND 2001-02, Manu was named the Italian League MVP and was made the Italian Leagues All-Star Game three times during this period.

At the 2002 FIBA World Championships in Indianapolis. Manu was labeled the All-Tournament team alongside Yao Ming, future NBA star and Drik Nowitzki an established NBA star together with Peja Stojakovic on which they helped Argentines to a second-place finish.

Manu Ginobili Early Career

Early NBA career and first championship from 2002 to 2004.

In the 57th season of the National Basketball Associaton or rather known as 2002-03 NBA season Manu joined the Spur where he played backup for Veteran guard Steve Smith. in his early season in the spur, he found it difficult to adjust to the NBA’s style of play due to the injuries that he got while playing.

Ginobili won the Western Conference Rookie of the Month in March. After being named the All-Rookie Second Team at the end of the season from the Western Conference still, Ginobili started in FIve games as the spur chalked up from 60 to 22 regular season win-loss record.

Ginobili rose to prominence after spur enters the 2003 NBA playoffs which were the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association’s 2002 to 2003 season of which they were eager to upend the defending champions Los Angeles Lakers. Adjacent to his regular-season.

Manu Ginobili became a fundamental part of Gregg  Popvich’s rotation in the playoff, playing in every game. During the 2002-03 NBA season games, Ginobili scoring treat took opponents by surprise giving them one more thing to cope with against the now highly favored spur after they eliminated Phoenix and Los Angeles.

Manu later helps guide his team past the Dallas Mavericks in the western conference Finals as well as New Jersey Nets in the finals, securing San Antonio’s second championship. After they have worn the tournaments Ginobili was awarded his first Olympia de Ora (Golden Olympia) as Argentina’s sportsperson of the year which gave him the two privileges fist, him meeting Argentine president Nestor Kirchner then secondly, a gym in Bahia Blanca being dedicated in Ginobili’s honor.

Manu Ginobili began to be featured more prominently from 2003 to 2004 season, starting him in half of the 77 regular-season games in which he played. His statistics improved in all major categories, as he averaged 12.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.8 steals per game. The spur lost to Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Semifinals in the 2004 playoffs. after Game 5, where

Derek Fisher scored a buzzer-beating jump shot where he Spurs lost Game 6 and the series 4-2. Meanwhile, Ginobili statistics improved significantly, with 13.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game even while he did not start in a single playoff game as he did in 2003.

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