The 6 best moments from Manu Ginobili’s emotional jersey retirement ceremony

The San Antonio Spurs beat the Cleveland Cavaliers at home on Thursday and then the franchise and its fans did something special: they celebrated Manu Ginobili’s career in an emotional ceremony that saw his jersey get raised to the rafters.

Ginobili spent all 16 years of his career with the Spurs, winning four NBA titles with Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Gregg Popovich and countless others.

He was absolutely beloved by fans during his playing days and they showed their love throughout this ceremony.

Let’s take a look at the five best moments from the night:

6. Tim Duncan’s funny story about when the Spurs drafted Manu:

"Who did we just pick?!"

Tim Duncan's story from when Manu got drafted is comedy 🤣 pic.twitter.com/IujAr7FkAq

— ESPN (@espn) March 29, 2019

5. Tony Parker talking about Manu’s once flowing locks:

“You got no more hair now but you had hair back in the day. That was my favorite.” @tonyparker cracks jokes and thanks Manu ahead of his jersey retirement ❤️ pic.twitter.com/SNC7dh5eGg

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 29, 2019

4. Manu calling Gregg Popovich a “mad man”:

"You are a sensitive, generous, caring, smart … mad man"

– Manu Ginobili on Gregg Popovich

pic.twitter.com/hSikSRVdTM

— Def Pen Hoops (@DefPenHoops) March 29, 2019

3. Popovich’s fun story about how different and important Manu was:

"Without Manu there were no Championships." – Coach Pop#GraciasManu pic.twitter.com/U43sYDaOf6

— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) March 29, 2019

2. The fans showing their love:

Chills #GraciasManu pic.twitter.com/72Y7L7Fk9l

— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) March 29, 2019

1. Manu looks at his family as his number gets retired:

It's official! No. 20 will live in the rafters forever.#GraciasManu pic.twitter.com/7Hl2KaoOBX

— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) March 29, 2019