Draft Profile: Manu Ginobili

[Merv]

Manu Ginobili

Strengths: Borderline does it all. Scores inside at will. Good shooter from the line and beyond. Will get steals. Decent vision with good handling. Solid man defender. Decent strength with very good quickness. Decent rebounder.

Weaknesses: None.

Scout's Take: Ginobili is a special talent that comes at an interesting price. While he may or not be stuck in Italy for a few years, scouts are convinced he has all-time talent and should be a perennial All-Star once he arrives in the league.

Ratings: Manu Ginobili SG 6'6'' 205 21 B- B C C+ C A

Stipulations: Manu Ginobili is still committed to playing with his Italian team, Kinder Bologna, for three more seasons. He may not go to the NDL. He will be set on the IR. The team that drafts him will have the following options (Must decide BEFORE TC): 1) They may buy out his Italian contract ($12M x 3 Years) and allow him to play in SLN immediately. 2) They may opt to let him play out his Italian contract for the three years (He will remain on IR and occupy a roster spot) but when he is eligible to play in his 4th season, he will receive a 2 Year extension at 10% increases from his rookie contract 4th year salary.

[jwoo]

Thought we were getting another Manu in 2012 and my heart skipped a beat