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Today, Manu Ginobili announced (in Spanish) on his blog that he's returning to play in the NBA this year. Although he opted out of a $2.9 million player option on June 30, he's expected to sign back with the Spurs after the free agent firestorm dies down.
On his personal blog at https://t.co/n0tJZ2VoK6, Spurs guard @manuginobili confirms that he intends to play next season
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) July 3, 2016
This means another year of incredible passing and unconventional moves as he returns for his 15th year in the NBA.
Spurs fans can look forward to passes like this one in the 2013 finals:
Manu Ginobili announces on his personal blog he is returning for another year in the NBA https://t.co/PGwCrD1S4s
— mySA (@mySA) July 3, 2016
SportsCenter: Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker hold the record for most playoff wins by a trio (126) in N… pic.twitter.com/m5C4KizeBH
— Jim Harris (@JHarrisSports) July 3, 2016
As of now, there's a good chance that the big three can be back next year to extend that record, but we're still waiting on word whether Tim Duncan will return. He's presently under contract with the Spurs, but still might retire.