Manu Ginobili Video – Dwyane Wade Block
January 6, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under NBA News, NFL Player Analysis
Manu Ginobili hasn’t quite fully recovered since undergoing offseason ankle surgery. But in Monday’s game against the Miami Heat, he showed some of his old athleticism when he emphatically blocked a Dwyane Wade layup near the end of the game. You can see the Manu Ginobili video at the end of this entry.
Ginobili’s block on Dwyane Wade is a good sign that his recovery should be imminent. Compared to last season, his stats aren’t too different. His scoring and three-point shooting are down, but his rebounds per minute and assists per minute are both up. Plus he’s shooting better from …read more
Can Argentina Repeat as Olympic Champions?
August 8, 2008 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under NBA News, NFL Player Analysis
Argentina is entering the 2008 Beijing Olympics hoping to win their second consecutive gold medal in basketball. In 2004, Argentina was led by Manu Ginobili to an improbable Olympic championship.
Today, the Olympics had their opening ceremonies. Manu Ginobili was chosen to carry the flag from Argentina. If Argentina is to win another gold in basketball, Manu Ginobili will once again need to carry the team. It’s more unlikely this year but Argentina isn’t a team to ever count out.
For more 2008 Beijing Olympic Games coverage, go to LightTheTorch.net.
To watch Manu Ginobili carry the Argentine flag, watch …read more
