3.) Manu Ginobli (Blend = 15.6)
Jun 12, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20) reacts during the second quarter of game four of the 2014 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Advanced Stats: PER=20.0, Win Shares=.176, RPM=4.79, Wins Produced=.184, ASPM=3.06
My feelings about Manu Ginobili mirror my feelings about the San Antonio Spurs. Any time now, he’ll fall off, quietly retire, and we’ll never hear from him again. Until that day actually arrives however, he will continue to grind his opponents into dust. As a player he doesn’t really have any weaknesses, as he scores at an efficient rate, remains a serviceable defender, and handles the ball when Tony sits. He also redeemed himself last seasons with a truly epic Playoff run, atoning for his equally horrendous 2013 debacle.
As alluded to earlier, the issues one has with Ginobili tend to revolve around his age. He’ll be 37 next year, and though a combination of luck and reduced playing time have kept him chipper, he really is due for a setback. If he can ward off father-time for one last season however, the Spurs will likely be hoisting another trophy in June.