Spurs stalwart Manu Ginobili announces his retirement, launching San Antonio into a new era

Manu Ginobili.
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Manu Ginobili, the veteran shooting guard for the San Antonio Spurs, officially announced his retirement Monday after 16 years with the Texas team. In a reflective tweet, the 41-year-old shared his "immense gratitude" for everyone who contributed to his "fabulous journey":

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Kimberly Alters

Kimberly Alters is the news editor at TheWeek.com. She is a graduate of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.