New Manu sketch: If looks could kill

by carina_gino20 on Dec 13, 2010 8:36 AM CST

When I saw this pic (video, really) of Manu, I knew I wanted to draw him. But it was a royal pain to draw because of all the shadows and the not-so-clearly-defined details. Never mind the fact that halfway through, it looked like a cross between Tony Parker and Ime Udoka.

I managed to finish it, at last. And I'm quite glad. Because I don't think I want to stare at this sketch for too long. I'm quite positive that Manu Ginobili could kill you with a look. I wonder if he gives that look to whoever is guarding him just before he does his behind-the-back crossover to Euro step his way to a dunk.

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Sinister.

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Exceptional.

[ "Duncan, the Spurs' 34-year-old captain, was aghast when Splitter told him he used to watch him as a kid."]

"I didn't enjoy that at all," Duncan said

by alamobro on Dec 13, 2010 8:43 AM CST reply actions

It’s a good likeness of Manu. Good job!

by TD21 on Dec 13, 2010 9:12 AM CST reply actions

Vera nice.

by Big50 on Dec 13, 2010 9:38 AM CST reply actions

Incredible.

"We suck on 'D. Both individually and team-wise, we suck. We're pretty consistent that way. I don't know if I have an answer to that. If I did, we wouldn't suck quite so bad." - Popovich

by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Dec 13, 2010 10:33 AM CST reply actions

You are a talented woman, Carina!

I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.

by Lauri on Dec 13, 2010 10:44 AM CST reply actions

TWHS!!

by titansfan4ever on Dec 14, 2010 3:12 PM CST up reply actions

Wow! The rest of the NBA should be very afraid!

With all due respect, gentlemen, we're not as crazy as she is.

by CapHill on Dec 13, 2010 11:37 AM CST reply actions

I don’t know how you do it, but you capture his spark perfectly. The eyes! The eyes!!!

by DrumsInTheDeep on Dec 13, 2010 12:01 PM CST reply actions

Awesome! I’ve missed your sketches – welcome back!

"Ginobili. . .He's weaving, he's throwing up triple axels in sneakers, he's willing the ball into the basket. It's Cirque du Soleil with refs." Dan Oshinsky / KENS 5

by janieannie on Dec 13, 2010 12:15 PM CST reply actions

Thanks, guys. Appreciate your comments. Although I think I made him look more evil than in the original shot.

He's Manu Ginobili

by carina_gino20 on Dec 13, 2010 4:50 PM CST reply actions

No — you just made him look more godly. Great work, c_g20.

"A life, Jimmy, you know what that is? It’s what happens while you wait for moments that will never come." - Lester Freamon, The Wire

by silverandblack_davis on Dec 13, 2010 6:33 PM CST up reply actions

Suns fans everywhere got a chill running down their spine today, and can’t figure out why.

Free Tiago Splitter!

by Tim C. on Dec 13, 2010 6:50 PM CST up reply actions

You made him look like he could really fuck some people up Carina, and I mean that in the best way possible. You should send it to him.

Build a man a fire and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.

by Aaronstampler on Dec 14, 2010 1:49 AM CST up reply actions

The eyes have it.

by indiancharlie on Dec 13, 2010 5:06 PM CST reply actions

WOW!! amazine, otstanding, brillian.

by sparking!!! on Dec 13, 2010 7:27 PM CST reply actions

Woah!! That is awesome. Amazing drawing.

"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich

by bj1der on Dec 13, 2010 8:15 PM CST reply actions

Like it a lot, carina. Kudos.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Dec 13, 2010 10:04 PM CST reply actions

Awesome! I love it! You should tweet it to him or face book it or whatever you kids are into today. I’m sure he’ll love it.

by SaSleepless on Dec 13, 2010 11:28 PM CST reply actions

Wow.

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by day_late_friend on Dec 14, 2010 12:16 AM CST reply actions

I would offer one tiny bit of criticism though. I think you made his forehead too big. I think at the top of your picture you should have the beginning of his hairline. I mean, we know the dude is balding, but it hasn’t started at the front just yet.

Just my opinion. The face is perfect though.

Build a man a fire and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.

by Aaronstampler on Dec 14, 2010 1:52 AM CST reply actions