Four and a half. There isn't a big enough role left on the team for him to be a top player in the league, but he is as close as you can get.

I hate him. Love the Spurs, hate Manu. He is a big baby and is always throwing up crap shots and is a huge drama queen that over-reacts when fouled. When he grows out a beard he looks like a terrorist which makes him even uglier!

Emanuel Ginobili is the only player in the history of the world to have won a Euroleague Championship, Olympic Gold and an NBA Championship. He also was Euroleague MVP, Olympic tournament MVP, NBA All star and helped the Spurs to 3 rings. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRfPLHh9yjU. Coach Pop says Manu is the hardest working player that he's ever seen.

What are you guys, nutty as a chipmunk's ass? Ginobili is one of the best players in the entire league. The man can do it ALL...literally! He's amazing! He gets incredible numbers, considering the limited amount of playing time coach Pop gives him. There's only one player who was ever like him driving to and finishing at the basket: Michael Jordan. That's right, I said it. Ginobili also has a good outside shot, he's a DEMON on defense, he's all over the floor after loose balls, he's everywhere. He he fits in with the Spurs pefectly. Anyone who didn't give this guy a perfect score does NOT know basketball.

Good player. But seems like he's always suffering with injuries.

This guy reminds me of Tiny Archibald. He seems to be moving at twice the speed of everyone else on the court. Practically won the championship single-handedly last year and should be a star for years to come. Also was the best player in the last Olympics, and is at his best when the game is on the line. I don't see how anyone would have a problem Manu.

so hot, so hot

Like Amare Stoudemire, Manu took his game to the next level in 2005. He looks to be a star for a long time to come, and with his agressive play is one of the most entertaining players to watch in the NBA.

Most people say his recklessness is his weakness.I say its a Unique strength to his game. I dont think I've ever seen a more confident player.

manu is a bad ass. and a gold medalist. you think they would be gold without him?hell no. i wish he would have came to jazz town.

Emanuel Ginobili is so awesome! Whoever said white men cant jump... is TOTALLY wrong. He's the greatest!

obviously he's fun to watch, adding thrill to his game, we don't know whether it would turn out to be good or bad play, hopefully would stay around in NBA for 5-7 years

It's hard to stay stone-faced with that guy. It's beyond a job for him. It's such a passion. I saw him play like that when he was with the Argentine national team, and he's the same way here. He's just a monster. Gregg Popovich, 3/31/04

Fun to watch and only getting better. With additional experience, he will be more consistent and even the doubters will have to give him his due! Is great to see someone who LOVES the game so much. I hope he stays in SA...we LOVE him here!!!

Best all around shooting guard in the NBA, and will only continue to get better. He only needs to work on his jumpshot a little bit, and this guy will be the best player in the league, period.

Does not yet have the consistency on his jump shot to be an elite player, but man is this guy athletic. He is already one of the best athletes in the league, and clearly understands the game. With Duncan, Parker, and Ginobili, the Spurs have a core group that should dominate for years to come.

and Emanuel Ginobili is #2 why?

Seeing him live in San Antonio is awesome! He reminds me of a quicker version of Larry Bird with touches of Magic. Even when he doesn't have the ball he is great to watch. Very scrappy. Go Spurs Go!!

Has shown flashes of brilliance during the Spurs championship run, but still has a lot to prove.

He sux and annoys me and i dont even hate the spurs i just hate this guy

You can't put this guy so high at the beginning of his career...wait a few years and then rate him again.

That tells you all: Manu is just GREAT. Great player, great partner, great person. He absolutely deserves all he gain, and he worked very hard for it.

This player is the best player in the entire NBA Manu is the best with No Doubt GO MANU GO!!!!!

He is the most complete player of the NBA

Manu is the best player I've ever seen behind MJ. He just loves the game..

In his rookie season he took many responsabilities in a Champion team that showed just a little of all this guy will do in the NBA.

the rookie of the year!!

He represents the new generation of talent in the best sports league in the world. All of us in Argentina are proud of him and his involvement and success in the NBA has made us huge fans. We hope his second season will show even more how talented a player he is

HE IS THE MOST AWESOME B-BALL PLAYER I HAVE EVER SEEN!!!!, plus he's hot ;)

I had never seen this guy before halfway through this year's NBA season. Is this guy for real? Is he the real deal? He sure looks like it to me. To think that Italy is now producing people like him. Wow. He might as well be black. He's very athletic and has a great all-around offensive game. I think it has no weaknesses. He's quick, instinctive, flashy and smart, too. I hope he lasts a long time in the NBA. It would be nice to see a few more white people, especially ones like him.

Good player but I'm sick to death of Charles Barkley riding the guy's jock.

He can play.

Awesome

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