Manu Ginóbili
Basketball player, NBA champion
Argentinian basketball player played for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. Contributed to the team's multiple championships, including winning the NBA Finals in 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2014. Also represented Argentina in international competitions, helping secure a gold medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Notable for his skillful playstyle and contributions to the Spurs' success.
Won four NBA championships with the San Antonio Spurs
Secured an Olympic gold medal in 2004
Selected as an NBA All-Star twice
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French jurist and diplomat
Born
July 28th, 1659 366 years ago
Died
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American author and publisher of church texts
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July 28th, 1849 176 years ago
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