Perhaps the best summary of Manu Ginobili's illustrious career comes from an old Gregg Popovichquoteabout his relationship with the Argentine shooting guard."One time in his rookie season, I asked Manu, 'Why do you do that, what are you?'" Popovichsaid during a ."And he Brad Wieck Jersey said, 'I am Manu. This is what I do.' And from that day on, we pretty much let him do what he does."Ginobili existed in a rare space. He was both willing to sacrifice in accordance with the Ron Santo Jersey "Spurs Way" and unwilling to tone down his unparalleled ingenuity. Itwasimpo sible to question , but it was often easy to wonder, "How the hell did he just do that?"And keep in mind, Ginobilisacrificed as much as any NBA star in league history,startingonly a third of the 1,057 regular-season games in his career. He logged more than 30 minutes per game in only two of his 16 seasons, never averaged 20 points per game and kept his usage percentage below 30 every season of his career. He will likely be underratedas he enters the Hall of Fame.DEVENEY: But the numbers can't quantify Kyle Ryan Jersey what Ginobilimeant to the game. He brought pa sion, creativity and competitive fire with an extra flair for the dramatic. He flew into the paintwith reckle s abandon, his long mane flopping as his outstretched left arm reached toward the rim. He bounced pa ses between defenders' legs. He took major . He regularly Eurosteppedthrough traffic, seemingly teleporting past any obstacles.Oh, and he knocked a freaking Daniel Descalso Jersey bat out of the air in the middle of a game. Because why wouldn't Manu do that?As Ginobilicontinued to leave an indelible mark on the game, he and became such a beloved figure he made it challenging for opposing fans to hate him. But he never seemed to consider much beyond winning and playing the game he loved."The legacy thing is very overrated," Ginobiliahead of his final NBA season."If you live your life thinking about legacy or what you'll leave, then you add another concern."And yet, in being unconcerned Baez El Mago Jersey about the legacy he leaves behind, Ginobilicreated one all his own.He was Manu at all times. That is what he did. And he did it unlike anyone else.