I'm not basing it solely on his NBA career which sports one all-star berth and a below 15 point scoring average. The Basketball Hall of Fame has broad requirements and Manu has a broad resume. Manu has won something in every year from 2001 up until Argentina's defeat at the hands of Team USA Saturday morning.
2001 - Italian League Championship
2001 - Italian Cup champion
2001 - Euroleague champion (won MVP)
2001 - 2001 FIBA Americas Championship
2002 - FIBA World Championships (silver medal)
2002 - Italian Cup champion
2003 - NBA title
2004 - Olympic gold medal
2005 - NBA title
Ginobili is the only player in basketball history to win the Euroleague, an Olympic gold medal, and an NBA Championship ring. Now, if Lebron James and Kenny Anderson are in the Basketball Hall of Fame because of their high school achievements, I think Manu should make it in based on his global achievements.
2006-09-04
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