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Green on Ginobili: 'First-ballot Hall of Famer'

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Veteran guard Manu Ginobili may have played his final game with the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night, and regardless of whether or not he returns for a 16th season, everyone and anyone is fielding questions about the impact he's had on the game.

After the Spurs were eliminated at home, 129-115, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green reflected on the 39-year-old's strong performance in the Western Conference finals.

"He kind of worked us pretty good these four games, so I think he's got quite a bit left in the tank," Green said, according to ASAP Sports. "Obviously, it's up to him how much longer he wants to go. But one thing about it, he's definitely not a liability on the floor. He can still defend. He can still score buckets with the best of them. So I think it's pretty much up to him and how he's feeling personally."

Coach Gregg Popovich started Ginobili for Game 4, a postseason move he hadn't made since 2013. Ginobili led Spurs starters with 15 points on 6-of-12 shooting and seven assists, proving there's no shortage of competitive ball left in him.

"First-ballot Hall of Famer, for sure. Hopefully we'll see more of him," Green said. "I enjoy watching him play. Still one of the toughest guys. Anytime someone asks me like: Who is the toughest guys you ever guard in the league? He's one of the ones, always, in my answer."



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