Basketball fans were captivated by Hall-of-Famer Manu Ginobili’s two-handed dunk during the Argentine basketball legends game in Buenos Aires. The event marked the 20th anniversary of Argentina's historic gold medal victory at the 2004 Athens Olympics.
Ginobili, beloved by fans and a national icon, delivered an unforgettable highlight as he soared for a powerful two-handed slam, showing impressive hops even at 47 years old.
The former San Antonio Spurs star’s moment quickly went viral, with fans enthusiastically reacting to the video across social media.
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"Better than any age 39 lebron dunk!" a fan wrote.
"Damn bro that’s crazy but it’s good that he’s that healthy it’s always good to take care of yourself," said another.
"This man still has the love & passion for the game. If only we could put his heart into more of our players," commented another fan.
"Damn maybe the story of 50 y/o MJ cooking the Charolette hornets during practice was real," another user commented.
"Put him back on our roster Jesus better than all the bench we got," a Spurs fan wrote.
"He’d be the 2nd best player on our team right now," said another.
Manu Ginobili reflects on Athens Olympics gold medal
Manu Ginobili led Argentina to its first-ever gold medal in men’s basketball at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Ginobili and his teammates stunned the basketball world by defeating Team USA in the semifinals to advance to the gold medal game. Argentina finished the job by defeating Italy in the final.
Despite winning four NBA titles and numerous other individual and team accolades, Ginobili still regards the Olympic victory as the greatest achievement of his career.
"It was epic," Ginobili told beIN SPORTS while reflecting on Argentina's Athens Olympics gold medal. "It’s the most important thing we achieved professionally. Nothing tops that. The tournament played out in a way where we saw a chance and went for it."
Ginobili delivered an outstanding performance for his national team throughout the tournament, earning MVP honors for his exceptional play. The Spurs legend averaged 19.3 points, four rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.4 steals per game, shooting an impressive 57.6% from the field, including 40.5% from beyond the arc.
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