Fans react to Manu Ginobili's retirement announcement

Fans were hoping to see Ginobili return

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SAN ANTONIO – The Spurs lineup has changed quite a bit ahead of the new basketball season and the latest Spurs news is the announcement of Manu Ginobili’s retirement.

Ginobili is one of the most iconic Spurs players, having spent 16 years playing with the silver and black.

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Fans were hoping to see Ginobili return for a 17th season but, alas, it wasn’t meant to be.

Ginobili tweeted his thanks Monday saying, "Today, with a wide range of feelings, I'm announcing my retirement from basketball. IMMENSE GRATITUDE to everyone (family, friends, teammates, coaches, staff, fans) involved in my life in the last 23 years. It's been a fabulous journey. Way beyond my wildest dreams.”