Manu Ginobili to Play in Olympics for Argentina
May 31, 2008 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Injuries, NBA News
Despite being slowed in the playoffs due to an ankle injury, Manu Ginobili should be ready to go for the Olympics this summer. Ginobili will again lead Argentina as that South American country goes for its second consecutive gold medal.
Ginobili’s play suffered more and more as the playoffs went along. Against the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Finals, Ginobili become a non-factor outside of his Game 3 30-point explosion.
Although the San Antonio Spurs will worry about the wear and tear Ginobili will put on his body this summer, there was no thought of telling him to skip the Olympics. Ginobili has repeatedly stated how important playing in the Olympics is for him and his country.
Ginobili will be joined on the Argentina national team by his Spurs teammate Fabricio Oberto. Former Spurs draft pick Luis Scola, now a member of the Houston Rockets, will also represent Argentina.
Photo: Newscom
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