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 within the three-point arc.

If you have Ginobili on your fantasy team, the only thing that should worry you is his minutes. Since he’s coming off of surgery, it’s unlikely that he’ll play as many minutes as he did last season. And with the emergence of Roger Mason, Jr., Ginobili will almost undoubtedly remain a bench player.

All that said, if you gambled on Ginobili late in your fantasy basketball draft, you have to be happy with his return. He consistently helps in a multitude of areas and is very capable of breaking out and having a huge game. And as the season progresses, you can expect him to get better and better.

Here’s the video of the Manu Ginobili block on Dwyane Wade:

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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 this video:

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