James Harden facing Manu Ginobili in the last seconds of a playoff game needs a deep rewind

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  • Опубліковано 15 лис 2024
  • It's the 2017 NBA Playoffs. Rockets vs. Spurs in the final seconds of overtime of an extremely important Game 5. Needing a bucket, Houston's James Harden stares down the defending Manu Ginobili.
    This is a pretty cool matchup. The teams are neighbors trying to reignite a rivalry that's gone kinda dormant. And the players have more in common than you may remember, but some key distinctions that brought them to this point. Before we watch how James vs. Manu plays out, let's rewind!
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  • @SecretBaseSBN
    @SecretBaseSBN  2 роки тому +3392

    so, fun fact, this is the 100th episode of Rewinder. that feels really weird but also something we're so incredibly proud of. the only reason we've been able to make so many is because of y'all continuing to encourage us and commenting and sending love and this list could go on but don't want to interrupt your viewing time. seriously, thanks for everything, we'll have more episodes coming soon

    • @Tex_Mex_A_Lex
      @Tex_Mex_A_Lex 2 роки тому +46

      My rockets have featured a lot on your channel. Then Harden Rockets could be a great Collapse video (i would cry the whole time)

    • @gnomessb7154
      @gnomessb7154 2 роки тому +54

      probably my favorite series on the channel

    • @youlookcute
      @youlookcute 2 роки тому +7

      @@Tex_Mex_A_Lex yes!! From a rockets fan, please do this. The CP3 Harden Rockets would be a great collapse video and also very sad considering where we're at now.

    • @kencarson666
      @kencarson666 2 роки тому +6

      thanks secret base

    • @blakelip3
      @blakelip3 2 роки тому +4

      Never stop making these Secret Base 👍🏿👍🏿

  • @beheliteater
    @beheliteater 2 роки тому +2470

    This is one of my absolute favorite moments as a spurs fan. I cannot describe the love that San Antonio has for Manu but when this happened it didn’t come as a surprise to any spurs fan. Although Manu was almost always the oldest guy on the court his final seasons you wouldn’t see anyone with as much heart and fire that he played with. Miss you Manu!!

    • @admiralkrankandhismightyba158
      @admiralkrankandhismightyba158 2 роки тому +29

      I was very butt hurt when this happened. And you've renewed my rockets fan butt hurt with your comment.

    • @beheliteater
      @beheliteater 2 роки тому +6

      @@admiralkrankandhismightyba158 sorry about that brother 😂

    • @jbtreshawn
      @jbtreshawn 2 роки тому +17

      Dude Danny green doesn’t get enough credit he was literally all of our offense in ot

    • @admiralkrankandhismightyba158
      @admiralkrankandhismightyba158 2 роки тому +3

      @@beheliteater I appreciate that , man. But it's not your fault that Ginobli was great.

    • @admiralkrankandhismightyba158
      @admiralkrankandhismightyba158 2 роки тому +12

      @@jbtreshawn Yeah Green was great in OT. Patty Mills also made Pat Beverley look very silly. Not sure when that was, third or fourth quarter. But when Leonard left those other guys really picked up the slack.

  • @Hamzz25
    @Hamzz25 2 роки тому +949

    That block from Ginobili was amazing . The confidence to do that without giving a foul in the dying seconds🤯

    • @paradoxicalbum4489
      @paradoxicalbum4489 2 роки тому +2

      ... After having already gotten beat on the play.

    • @rrboss33
      @rrboss33 2 роки тому +8

      Manu was always a beast I used to hate watching him go off on the lakers

    • @kristianpomida8259
      @kristianpomida8259 2 роки тому +35

      He knew harden’s release was behind his head so he jumped in anticipation. Godlike basketball iq.

    • @paradoxicalbum4489
      @paradoxicalbum4489 2 роки тому +2

      @@kristianpomida8259 I don't think there's any way you plan to end up to behind the player with the ball.

    • @AtxFlips
      @AtxFlips 2 роки тому +16

      @@paradoxicalbum4489 someone needs to tell thybulle that

  • @TenOlmecaShots
    @TenOlmecaShots 2 роки тому +867

    I've been a Spurs fan since 2006, but it took me 15 years to understand that even though Duncan was the best player and Parker was the flashiest on the team, Ginobili was our soul. You can't have ego in a team where an Olympic gold winner came off the bench to win multiple championships. He created a culture that he passed onto Patty, which hopefully he could pass onto our young core before his departure.

    • @bemusedpanda8875
      @bemusedpanda8875 2 роки тому +36

      Didn't Patty Mills already leave to go join KD and his BKN Nets.

    • @montblancnoland1
      @montblancnoland1 2 роки тому +8

      Hopefully he can do that from the Nets 🙏🙏

    • @robesterd8132
      @robesterd8132 2 роки тому +2

      They were winning titles long before Manu came.

    • @jameskreisler6083
      @jameskreisler6083 2 роки тому +11

      @@bemusedpanda8875 He meant we hopes Patty did that before leaving

    • @DaveyFish1
      @DaveyFish1 2 роки тому

      @@robesterd8132 you had one title lol

  • @JVC3101
    @JVC3101 2 роки тому +1100

    I almost cried watching this, Timmy D is San Antonio's face, but Manu is our heart and soul! Everybody loves and respects Manu!

    • @eddietheaggie2010
      @eddietheaggie2010 2 роки тому +9

      EL CORAZON

    • @kristianpomida8259
      @kristianpomida8259 2 роки тому +20

      And TP is the engine

    • @bemusedpanda8875
      @bemusedpanda8875 2 роки тому +25

      @@kristianpomida8259 The Duncan era of Spurs History will always be remembered. It was a shame that the Spurs couldn't keep Leonard and continue to win without Duncan.

    • @mackmitchell94
      @mackmitchell94 2 роки тому +6

      @@bemusedpanda8875 Kawhi just wanted to leave and it’s fine . Everything has to end eventually so that it can begin again. Everything is cyclical, the process and development always begins again . Except now, the Spurs have a culture and a system left over from that time which has done its fair share of adapting over the years . Now the Spurs have Dejounte Murray, who has proven to be a special talent, the Spurs future success hangs on their ability to bring or develop another Star to play with him .

    • @timmyg831
      @timmyg831 2 роки тому +1

      I’m a lifelong Houstonian and I loved Manu, Tim and David too. Didn’t care much for Harden at all. I remember that block!

  • @lunarlandinglivestreams
    @lunarlandinglivestreams 2 роки тому +341

    It was such a privilege to watch Manu, Parker, and Duncan play basketball together
    Unmatched chemistry

    • @colinbanning9416
      @colinbanning9416 2 роки тому +5

      I was trying to think. This was the Parker-Manu-Tim-Robinson team, right? Couldn't remember if Tony was there, but that is a ludicrous amount of talent. (obviously i wrote this mid video since he's mentioned by name)

    • @darrengordon-hill
      @darrengordon-hill 2 роки тому

      Honoured I saw the whole thing

  • @NunoTavares23
    @NunoTavares23 2 роки тому +442

    Manu Ginobili the reason why I fell in love with basketball. One of the most underrated and revolutionary players of his time imo

    • @themanofconstantsorrowelia1929
      @themanofconstantsorrowelia1929 2 роки тому +28

      Possibly the greatest 6th man in the history of the NBA

    • @justinvincent1691
      @justinvincent1691 2 роки тому +32

      @@themanofconstantsorrowelia1929 should have made the 75th all time team alongside with Tony Parker and replaced Anthony Davis and Lilliard there

    • @themanofconstantsorrowelia1929
      @themanofconstantsorrowelia1929 2 роки тому +5

      @@justinvincent1691 yeah at least Lillard but that being said he know the fame wouldn't be there when he accepted the role

    • @justinvincent1691
      @justinvincent1691 2 роки тому +10

      @@themanofconstantsorrowelia1929 very underrated his contributions led to his teammates to Gold and defeated TEAM USA.

    • @kiyenakira8987
      @kiyenakira8987 2 роки тому +1

      @@justinvincent1691 just what i was thinking

  • @torachan23
    @torachan23 2 роки тому +77

    Ginobili swatting the bat deserves its own rewind now

  • @JLinksTV
    @JLinksTV 2 роки тому +14

    If you don’t live in San Antonio you wouldn’t understand how much the Spurs means to the city. People live and breath the Spurs. Watching the Spurs glory years growing up was a great and a big lesson to me about loyalty. Like you said Manu could’ve gone anywhere else and probably had a starting role but he stayed where he sowed his roots and for that reason he will always be a legend for the city. Also I wince got the chance to be a camp counselor for Manu’s kids at a sports camp one summer and got to have multiple conversations with him and his wife. Down to earth people. Love you Manu

  • @jjleblanc8151
    @jjleblanc8151 2 роки тому +659

    If you think about it, this play really shook Houston’s confidence moving forward. If harden makes this shot, then Houston may have won the series, and then they probably would’ve stayed put because they would’ve made a deeper playoff run, which means they might not have ever gotten CP3

    • @enthusiastofcute
      @enthusiastofcute 2 роки тому +24

      HIGHLY unlikely that they simply stay out after beating the Spurs. Cause the Warriors would have curb stomped them in the next round which would lead to the CP3 deal anyway

    • @Kodreanu23
      @Kodreanu23 2 роки тому +4

      Just to add one more point: they were so confident about beating Houston, Kawhi didn't even play sixth game and it looked easy.

    • @sethgaming1747
      @sethgaming1747 2 роки тому +10

      the cp3 deal was the best thing they ever did they were 1 bad half away from beating the super warriors with KD and most likely winning the finals against the Cavs

  • @panito3000
    @panito3000 2 роки тому +227

    Manu Ginobili will always be one of my idols. What an absolute legend, on and off the court. I remember hating to see him come out of the bench, he was an all star on his own right. Guess those rings mean Poppovich was right, though...

    • @soccercodes7943
      @soccercodes7943 2 роки тому +2

      Popovich was not right, the spurs could’ve won a couple of more titles with manu starting, or a trepeat.

  • @blaze9ryno547
    @blaze9ryno547 2 роки тому +63

    My God, I love Manu so much. The fire of San Antonio basketball. Been a Spurs fan for 29 years & I still can’t really put into words what that man truly means to this city. He’s just a down to Earth, tough as hell, selfless human being. Us Spurs fans are just truly spoiled.

  • @goldenstatewarriors9418
    @goldenstatewarriors9418 2 роки тому +620

    This was a great episode. Really shows the options you can choose. You can seek individual glory and become known for putting up insane statistics and win MVP, or you can make a sacrifice by taking a backseat to a better player and win several championships.

    • @DontLeaveTheGardenerWithTheDog
      @DontLeaveTheGardenerWithTheDog 2 роки тому +115

      the juxtaposition between the careers Harden and Manu really added some nice elements of comparison that this episode was able to capture nicely. Although this moment didnt stick out like more notable moments in sports history, this was a really nice story.

    • @RafitoOoO
      @RafitoOoO 2 роки тому +76

      It's not like he seated for a better player, it's just that it was better for the team to play him from the bench. This is corroborated by the fact people will always name Tim, Parker and Manu as the Spurs big 3. He could've been a starter and star in any team, the two seasons he played as a starter he made the All NBA team, but he chose to win with SA. Manu is amazing.

    • @b14ker14
      @b14ker14 2 роки тому +5

      @@RafitoOoO yeah and hardens turned into a douche

    • @buddyfats4768
      @buddyfats4768 2 роки тому +17

      I mean harden didn’t seek individual glory he wanted to stay in OKC and they didn’t pay him so he went to a team that wanted him and they decided to make him the main option.

    • @BurritoKingdom
      @BurritoKingdom 2 роки тому +22

      It wasn't because harden wanted to leave okc , it was because ownership was too cheap. OKC was the opposite of the warriors, they were cheap. While Golden State gave Draymond Green, Klay, Steph and KD max contracts; OKC on the other hand only paid KD, Westbrook the max and convince Ibaka to take a paycut and tried to get harden to take a paycut.

  • @thetimelesstea1045
    @thetimelesstea1045 2 роки тому +436

    This playoff run is super bitter sweet. We had great moments but ultimately it caused Kawhi to leave.

    • @futurehofer1564
      @futurehofer1564 2 роки тому +18

      didnt he leave because he had a quad injury and wasnt ready to comeback and the Spurs medical staff kept saying he was good when he still wasnt?

    • @natechods
      @natechods 2 роки тому +72

      @@futurehofer1564 up to this day it's still not so clear to whether it's what you said or wanting to stall time for trade to a bigger market team/playing for a team in Calli just like what's been happening right now.
      Star players control where they want to go like Simmons and Harden to name a few

    • @supachef_dmoney_4
      @supachef_dmoney_4 2 роки тому +72

      @@futurehofer1564 It is the playoff run that lead to that quad injury. Kawhi was cooking the Warriors in the WCF before Zaza did that BS

    • @WillJM81280
      @WillJM81280 2 роки тому +4

      Who’s “we”? You played on the team?

    • @vich3359
      @vich3359 2 роки тому +35

      @@WillJM81280 yes

  • @agusgasco7523
    @agusgasco7523 2 роки тому +185

    Im an Argentinien and Rockets fan. You can imagine the mixed feelings i got with this block. Now looking back all i think about it is "Of course it had to be Manu."

    • @admiralkrankandhismightyba158
      @admiralkrankandhismightyba158 2 роки тому +23

      Well, you can always remember the times we shared with Luis Scola. One of my favorites.

    • @pikas1980
      @pikas1980 2 роки тому +6

      El mas grande siempre! Manu... (tambien como Rockets fan)

  • @robertbaldoza4452
    @robertbaldoza4452 2 роки тому +50

    As a Spurs fan, this brings tears to my eyes.. I miss Timmy, Tony and Manu. Those were incredible times indeed. Thank you for covering one of the big moments in Spurs history

  • @exquisitemeat5845
    @exquisitemeat5845 2 роки тому +5

    Manu is one of my all time favourite players, MORE GINOBILI VIDS PLEAAAAAASE

  • @mair20
    @mair20 2 роки тому +63

    I remember when Harden sent the Spurs home with his dagger step back 3 in 2012. Manu blocking that shot was so satisfying to see as a Spurs fan

  • @EdwinSlovak
    @EdwinSlovak 2 роки тому +47

    I remember freaking out seeing that possession. I'm a spurs fan and my heart sunk when I saw harden pull up because I knew he could make it. But I was so happy seeing the denial. One of my favorite moments.

  • @IavnFar
    @IavnFar 2 роки тому +27

    As an Argentine, this made me cry a little bit, ngl. That block and story behind it it's almost poetic and Hollywood-esque; you got the player who wanted the be THE guy vs. THE guy whose role was to be the player. Beautiful moment and the video made it mean so much more, kudos to everyone behind it

  • @nikushachanturia
    @nikushachanturia 2 роки тому +243

    Probably no one will agree with me but, if I am assembling a team I'd much rather have Manu than Harden

    • @themanofconstantsorrowelia1929
      @themanofconstantsorrowelia1929 2 роки тому +11

      Well it depends on what you're looking for. You could arguably find better shooters for the team but when you look at depth you can't beat manu

    • @manuelsoares9698
      @manuelsoares9698 2 роки тому +28

      Manu has proven himself to be a winner, I'd choose him in his prime over Harden any day plus Manu has a way better work ethic and personality.

    • @sinssideshow
      @sinssideshow 2 роки тому +21

      And Manu played defense. Manu was a pest. Harden couldn't stop an old lady with a walker.

    • @nosideoul3862
      @nosideoul3862 2 роки тому +1

      As a first option? if you have 2 exact teams but one is lead by Harden and one by Manu, the Manu one wouldn't make playoffs and Harden's probably a 4th seed. Manu is a great player but he isn't a first option or an engine to a team

    • @imranomar9847
      @imranomar9847 2 роки тому +2

      Umm manu was in a incredible team in spurs as 2/3rd option (at different years) harden was no.1 for rockets 8 years

  • @pokecool2257
    @pokecool2257 2 роки тому +7

    Manu Ginobili is one of the best team players ever and truly deserves every bit of recognition he has gotten, then some.

  • @mayordoctor3961
    @mayordoctor3961 2 роки тому +6

    moved to san anotnio in '97 and have been a spurs fan since. Such a beautiful moment to remember one of our greatest for.

  • @DavidLee-tl9rq
    @DavidLee-tl9rq 2 роки тому +16

    watching the replay of this gave me the same chills I felt when I watched this live, manu was incredible

  • @LdotSdot210
    @LdotSdot210 2 роки тому +13

    good timing on the release of this video with Manu being up for the HOF this year. he absolutely deserves it. what an amazing basketball career that man has #GSG

  • @marcoshearne1757
    @marcoshearne1757 2 роки тому +15

    The definition of a winner. That is actually making everything for your team to win. Can’t wait for his Hall of Fame induction this year. Great episode, and great analogy between James and Manu, both of them all time greats.

  • @qianyan
    @qianyan 2 роки тому +31

    Absolutely great story telling! Two similar players who chose two completely different career paths on different timelines collided at this exact moment. Just beautiful.

  • @ricardoestebangonzalez538
    @ricardoestebangonzalez538 2 роки тому +9

    As an argentinian, fan of Secret Base, I can't explain how proud Iam that Manu has a Rewinder episode 😀

  • @emorydaniel9084
    @emorydaniel9084 2 роки тому +140

    Going to be honest: I love sports, but don't watch the NBA. I love watching Rewinder because I genuinely don't know what's going to happen lol

    • @SecretBaseSBN
      @SecretBaseSBN  2 роки тому +42

      this is our favorite sort of comment, thanks Emory

    • @emorydaniel9084
      @emorydaniel9084 2 роки тому +4

      @@SecretBaseSBN cheers y'all! Anytime I do data entry at work, I have Rewinder or Beef History in the background. Keep up the fantastic work!

    • @georgesanchez8051
      @georgesanchez8051 2 роки тому +5

      I’d love to know what your reaction to the play was. It was definitely a wild moment lol

    • @emorydaniel9084
      @emorydaniel9084 2 роки тому +10

      @@georgesanchez8051 It's wild because during the video, I wondered why this was in Rewinder. My thoughts were: this will be a really cool shot, or he would miss. I didn't consider a fantastic and clean rejection by Manu. It was definitely an eye opener from what I expected, lol

    • @ccece6938
      @ccece6938 2 роки тому

      ​@@emorydaniel9084 man thats cool af. hope ur doing well, emory

  • @AndreyChichagov
    @AndreyChichagov 2 роки тому +43

    Love that even moments I watched live, I can't always remember the results. This series continues to play on heart strings, set up big moments with music, and story that gives you enough to eat before the main course

  • @joved1662
    @joved1662 2 роки тому +25

    Ginóbili is my second favorite player ever behind Michael Jordan. People forget that he is the best competitor in NBA history. No other player including MJ has a biggest win percentage.

  • @joebarrows4088
    @joebarrows4088 2 роки тому +9

    Spurs fan for life here, I respected the spurs more as a team of players the an organization. A lot changed when all of the vets retired but man, I love my guy Manu! Such a selfless basketball player. Always gave his full effort and was just a great teammate patiently waiting for his number to be called so he could help his team in any way he was asked! The culture and the brotherhood meant so much more to him then the money or the recognition! What a rare talent he was!

  • @makima2883
    @makima2883 2 роки тому +27

    I almost cried as a Rocket's fan during this moment, and again the following year 😔

    • @RickyyyReads
      @RickyyyReads 2 роки тому +2

      We are two fam :(

    • @Interstella-ni3vh
      @Interstella-ni3vh 2 роки тому +3

      We had no chance in 2017 with arguably the greatest team of all time,would've been a Gentlemen's sweep.
      2018 was the greatest heartbreak in Rockets history. They were 3 quarters away from winning it all in 2018 wcf game 6 and 7 but CP3 got hurt at the worst moment possible. After that the championship window closed for good.

  • @pizzafan555
    @pizzafan555 2 роки тому +10

    I was at that game! It was an absolute madhouse when Ginobili made that block. It was also my first playoff game where I witnessed the spurs win. Definitely one of the best moments that I was able to share with my dad. Glad you guys did a video on it!

  • @blakelevario6732
    @blakelevario6732 2 роки тому +7

    my favorite spurs player growing up. miss seeing that guy on the court. threw unreal dimes

  • @Itsmainduece1
    @Itsmainduece1 2 роки тому +11

    Manu Ginobili the most underrated player of all time

  • @SerjEpic
    @SerjEpic 2 роки тому +8

    Manu is my favorite player of all time. I almost wish he left the Spurs to see him play with no limits. I am a Spurs fan so I am also grateful he didn’t. His energy was almost unmatched. Even in his last few years being one of the oldest players in the league he still had many clutch moments, this block being one of them.

  • @vfmc77
    @vfmc77 2 роки тому +3

    Manu Ginobili was always a Legend.
    One of the trickiest players I'd ever seen play.

  • @TheGamingAltar
    @TheGamingAltar 2 роки тому +76

    As a spurs fan this was amazing. Rockets fans tried to say it was a shooting foul. ALL BALL BABYY!!!

    • @gabrielesantoro1521
      @gabrielesantoro1521 2 роки тому +1

      Calm down

    • @TheGamingAltar
      @TheGamingAltar 2 роки тому +23

      @@gabrielesantoro1521 nah you don’t know what it felt like in San Antonio when this game happened. People who aren’t from here will never understand the love we have for the spurs. They are all we have. In New York, LA, Chicago, almost every big NBA city has a football team. All we have is the spurs. We love the spurs!

    • @admiralkrankandhismightyba158
      @admiralkrankandhismightyba158 2 роки тому +13

      When it happened, I was hoping to see a foul in the replay. But I knew it was the most obvious clean block you could imagine.

    • @TheGamingAltar
      @TheGamingAltar 2 роки тому +18

      @@admiralkrankandhismightyba158 it was definitely one of those plays where 9/10 times with any other player it would have been a foul but man Manu was just on another level that night!

    • @admiralkrankandhismightyba158
      @admiralkrankandhismightyba158 2 роки тому +2

      @@TheGamingAltar I agree.

  • @sailorguy23
    @sailorguy23 2 роки тому +5

    Amazingly written script. As argentinian I'm well aware about Manu's influence in Harden's game style. Also his humility and the sacrifice he made. I knew this story but this video is a great essay. Thank you.

  • @lukenelson631
    @lukenelson631 2 роки тому +4

    People so often forget Ginobli all the time. Dude popularized the euro step in the league and was an all around great player. And I'm pretty sure he just got into the hall of fame which puts the cherry on top!

  • @dionr1168
    @dionr1168 2 роки тому +61

    As a longtime Spurs fan, I most certainly was dying for a chance for my Spurs to avenge that 1995 playoff loss. That 95 loss in particular hurt, because that was San Antonio's first real shot at a title (at least in my lifetime). Oh well, at least the Spurs won 5 titles by the time they next met the Rockets in the playoffs.

    • @dash_r_media
      @dash_r_media 2 роки тому +1

      That was also the first time we beat the Rockets in a playoff series. And doing that in Houston, in dominant fashion, made it even sweeter. It was the last great night of the Spurs Dynasty, and it was good.

    • @OrionOodama
      @OrionOodama 2 роки тому

      Blame it to Dennis Rodman.
      He pulled off his uncontained theatrics and antics at the wrong time.
      It's a blessing in disguise anyway.
      Two years later, Tim Duncan arrived.
      Thanks also for Timmy for deciding to stay in college so to fulfill his promise to his mother to finish college. Otherwise, he could be played in Golden State (projected to be top pick in 1995) or Philly (1996).

  • @JustinLeeper
    @JustinLeeper 2 роки тому +6

    Love how this series gives so many props to so many deserving and sometimes under-appreciated players.

  • @jayart8751
    @jayart8751 2 роки тому +2

    I'm from San Antonio and man that game was badass. Ginobili will never be forgotten in San Antonio I miss those days

  • @JSWang-ii8kd
    @JSWang-ii8kd 2 роки тому +3

    The cleanest block, 100000% all on the ball, right there when Harden was about to pull the trigger. So beautiful to watch it

  • @julianguastadisegno
    @julianguastadisegno 2 роки тому +3

    As an Argentinian (Which was too young to watch Manu winning the gold medal live) this moment embodies what he is, aggressive but respectful, a guy who has a clean sheet in every aspect, in and outside the court. I support the Hawks but as every Argentinian which likes basketball Manu's playoffs were unmissable, he has made and will continue to make our nation proud.

  • @xzzz444x9
    @xzzz444x9 2 роки тому +16

    Love this series , made my whole day

  • @darenn01
    @darenn01 2 роки тому +2

    Manu Ginobili one of my most favorite player to watch growing up. I love him for this. A true competitor

  • @roskashilo1774
    @roskashilo1774 2 роки тому +3

    Manu's electric play off the bench during those 2000's playoffs is the reason why I watch the NBA since I was in second grade.

  • @hotwings80
    @hotwings80 2 роки тому +1

    Randomly was recommended this video and holy crap this was so good. Was not ready for it.

  • @PSYACTIF
    @PSYACTIF 2 роки тому +93

    I remember I was surprised it wasn't called a foul, kudos to that officiating team- nobody points out when they are on the right side of history

    • @aj2563
      @aj2563 2 роки тому +8

      Facts

    • @arcticus4758
      @arcticus4758 2 роки тому +9

      Fair point but that block was clean as a whistle

    • @lordpaulphilippfernandez9904
      @lordpaulphilippfernandez9904 2 роки тому +3

      The only way they can consider it as a foul is if they bought Harden's flailing after he got blocked...

  • @MortalWombat4480
    @MortalWombat4480 2 роки тому +2

    That Ginobili block is just so clean.

  • @jacobb213
    @jacobb213 2 роки тому +5

    I’ve been a basketball fan for long enough that this moment is now rewindable

  • @iwillnever4getu
    @iwillnever4getu 2 роки тому +1

    probably the greatest stop ill ever witness live man ill never forget this game.. an iconic moment 4 manu on his way out glad it isnt being forgotten

  • @BigHH13
    @BigHH13 2 роки тому +112

    Manu is literally one of the greatest guards of all time to never get any credit. Although he wasn’t flashy with it and his stats don’t reflect it like crazy that’s because of where he was but he could’ve easily been a second option and a starter for any other contender and could carry a team as the leader in his prime to at least a playoff berth. He was the complete package on both ends don’t @ me he’s special

    • @hombredetacos
      @hombredetacos 2 роки тому +32

      Manu was most definitely flashy, check out his highlights

    • @winter9242
      @winter9242 2 роки тому +20

      Nah manu is flashy his passes and lay ups sometimes are the opposite of the usual spurs system

    • @duncangilpatric987
      @duncangilpatric987 2 роки тому +3

      @@winter9242 I think that those passes are actually the epitome of the spurs system, call movement was always emphasized and he and Tony's great passing and driving to the basket helped the system flourish

    • @winter9242
      @winter9242 2 роки тому +3

      @@duncangilpatric987 i meant his passes that are high risk and high reward. Passes that are thrown on tight windows and even no look passes. Those aren't things you associate with the spurs big 3 under pop

    • @aimgood9097
      @aimgood9097 2 роки тому +1

      He definitely brought the international play for the Spurs. Like Joe Ingles for Utah

  • @Hendrixxx9427
    @Hendrixxx9427 2 роки тому +3

    One of my favorite moments ever! I remember watching this game with my bros we all went nuts when Manu got that block. None of us are Spurs fans. I miss Manu!!!

  • @JeepersCreepers12
    @JeepersCreepers12 2 роки тому +6

    Manu was the reason I became a spurs fan! Glad he’s nominated to the HOF

  • @Reddog794
    @Reddog794 2 роки тому +47

    Love the content every time. The work put in, and quality of production, constantly is top shelf.
    A great rewind would be the last game Patrick Roy played for Montreal. Mario Trembley and him had issues from his rookie year that lead to him leaving.
    Again, folks awesome work, and please keep it coming. Lol you made a Mariners fan out of me with your Mariners history. They have the Expo energy, but in the AL... and without Jeff Loria messing it up.

  • @govindsuresh6805
    @govindsuresh6805 2 роки тому +56

    The interesting takeaway from this video is that Daryl Morey is probably one of the most patient and calculated GMs in NBA history. We were questioning for so long why they wouldn't just move Ben Simmons earlier since it was clear from the beginning of the season he wouldn't play but damn, he's got some really good luck and hella patience to be able to pull James Harden twice in 10 years

    • @LeeGHThomas
      @LeeGHThomas 2 роки тому +12

      Feels like he’s never been on the losing side of a trade either. It’ll be interesting to watch the east this post season.

    • @OfficialJPryde
      @OfficialJPryde 2 роки тому +8

      @@LeeGHThomas except the Westbrook-CP3 trade. Set the Rockets back half a decade.

    • @DiscGolfLeagueMVP
      @DiscGolfLeagueMVP 2 роки тому +3

      ​@@OfficialJPryde Harden is my favourite player but I have to admit that trade is on Harden. I know hindsight is 20/20 if he could have just been patient with CP3 and at least put aside their differences then there's no way in hell Morey would bring in a complete non-shooter who required other big pieces to be moved to accommodate his play style. But I guess Harden saw his window of opportunity to win a title closing, plus seeing the Lakers get AD and the Clippers get PG and Kawhi made him panic.
      It hurts more knowing Russ ended up losing us game 2 of the Lakers series and the season was a wrap from there, whereas a resurgent CP3 would have helped us take a 2-0 lead and at the very worst pushed the series to 7.

    • @joeybernal1729
      @joeybernal1729 2 роки тому

      Just finding this comment, how do you feel now?

    • @patfer1189
      @patfer1189 Рік тому

      Now, fast forward to 2023....

  • @madras1
    @madras1 2 роки тому +1

    secret base the 🐐s fr, let rewind never stop!!!!

  • @futurehofer1564
    @futurehofer1564 2 роки тому +6

    This was such a masterpiece it got me tearing up

  • @g94433
    @g94433 2 роки тому +2

    I’ll never forget the moment as it was the last day of my freshman year in college, I was really looking forward to this game and it definitely lived up to the hype

  • @bignate1497
    @bignate1497 2 роки тому +4

    I’ve watched the ending of this game so many times, what an amazing moment in Spurs history

  • @jcfromnbtx6912
    @jcfromnbtx6912 2 роки тому +2

    I’m from San Antonio area so I’m biased to the Spurs but Manu is my all time favorite player because of his trickyness and heart. Dude gave it his all every game and wasn’t afraid to try crazy stuff.

  • @agustinflores3242
    @agustinflores3242 2 роки тому +11

    This video give chills to me , to same players with same styles take diferences rolls , one consider greatest scorer and the other greatest six man ever , manu ginobili was a beast , his impact in winning and is selfinnes make him one of the greatest winners in spots ,4 time champion (deserved 2005 finals mvp ,so he was a fundumental key for spurs success and no another role player) , and greatest winning % in nba history ( 72% of his games has won , over more of 1000 games play).For me he deserved be in the top 75 nba (and he have and argument if he his the greatest six man ever), winning is more important that stats , and manu is a winner.

    • @TheBaconBasket1
      @TheBaconBasket1 2 роки тому +1

      Yeah he deserved a spot, tbh I'd have put him in over Dame Lillard. Theres a lot of guys who should've took Dame's spot. Manu, Dwight, Klay, and a couple others I cant think of off top. Al

  • @eddietheaggie2010
    @eddietheaggie2010 2 роки тому +1

    Manu Ginobili is literally my favorite player ever. Can't tell you how excited I was to see my second favorite play of his featured on here! Thanks so much!

  • @12packersfan
    @12packersfan 2 роки тому +50

    Wow it’s wild to think about this being the last truly good Spurs team. Goes to show how valuable a superstar like Kawhi is regardless of how brilliant your coach is

    • @pd207
      @pd207 2 роки тому +3

      Zaza pretty much cursed us lol

    • @thatboylije7892
      @thatboylije7892 2 роки тому

      Until he quit on the spurs

    • @futurehofer1564
      @futurehofer1564 2 роки тому +1

      @@pd207 Zaza is just a scapegoat, not saying what he did was right, but the issue was way bigger than that

    • @pd207
      @pd207 2 роки тому

      @@futurehofer1564 scapegoat? Bruh I'm just saying that's where it all went downhill for the spurs playoff dynasty

    • @pat2100
      @pat2100 Рік тому

      ​@@futurehofer1564zaza really is a scapegoat The injury he created wasn't even the quad injury that made kawhi leave. However spurs would've won that series if kawhi didn't get injured

  • @TrueWandering
    @TrueWandering 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you, as a Spurs fan. I feel that this play was already forgotten. To be honest, I haven't seen a lot of NBA since the Spurs won in 2014 but I saw this game. It was like 10 years ago again. And we, the fans, couldn't thank Manu enough.

  • @blahblah8308
    @blahblah8308 2 роки тому +3

    There is a lot to love about being a Spurs fan. Ginobili is in the pantheon forever.

  • @lectricviewer
    @lectricviewer 2 роки тому +2

    When Manu was on the court he was absolutely without a doubt the hungriest player and he always left everything he had on the court. That is why he is so beloved in San Antonio.

  • @vlassischatzis8574
    @vlassischatzis8574 2 роки тому +7

    Manu definitely deserves to be in NBA top 75 (over AD,dame or Westbrook)

  • @jacobpodegracz1464
    @jacobpodegracz1464 2 роки тому +1

    That was SO SICK!

  • @tsukikotsutsukakushi9339
    @tsukikotsutsukakushi9339 2 роки тому +18

    Hard to believe that it's already been almost 5 years since this epic series. I always knew about Manu growing up but I never really knew about his situation or his style of play until I started watching NBA games during the 2014-2015 season. I did always find it weird to hear that he was a very flashy guard that would easily score on a fast break considering it clashed with what I knew Spurs basketball to be: slow, grit and grind basketball. After watching this video, I can understand why they moved him to the bench. He could play his brand of basketball and change the pace of play and catch the 2nd unit off-guard. I'm glad I was able to watch and appreciate Manu for what he was before he retired.

  • @ramirezmanuel117
    @ramirezmanuel117 2 роки тому +1

    Playoff manu defense is dope. When I used to play b bal with my friends I always imitated his defense.

  • @brentblackmon9981
    @brentblackmon9981 2 роки тому +3

    Seth is such an incredible story teller! Thank you for this!!

  • @blender_wiki
    @blender_wiki 2 роки тому

    Manu the Legend.
    I have seen playing live all the NBA stars since the mid 80's, but seeing Manu playing is the most impressive life lesson on how you can put passion on what you do.
    Ginobili energy and focus on a basketball court is on the top three ever but not for competition (like MJ or Kobe) but just for the love of this sport. San Antonio will love Manu forever

  • @frank7785
    @frank7785 2 роки тому +7

    I am a Rockets fan, but have a ton of respect Spurs! It sucks we couldn't win a ring during the Harden era.

    • @enthusiastofcute
      @enthusiastofcute 2 роки тому

      2018-19 Game 6 Western Conference 2nd Round. Take advantage of Steph having 0 points in the 1st half and build a larger lead to cushion his explosion in the 2nd half and maybe you don’t lose that series

    • @withalittlehelpfrom3
      @withalittlehelpfrom3 2 роки тому

      I love the idea of Rockets, Thunder, and Grizzlies fans from that era all at a bar drinking our ring "What Ifs?" away. The Spurs, Lakers, and Warriors were just too good!

  • @randajied
    @randajied 2 роки тому +1

    Manu just being Manu I.e. an AMAZING baller

  • @kevinzhu6417
    @kevinzhu6417 2 роки тому +5

    These videos make me so nostalgic for this era of the NBA (even though it hasn't been that long), I really liked it when you guys did some highlighting of the years major events in your "The Worst" series.

  • @jesseklein7436
    @jesseklein7436 2 роки тому +1

    As a Laker's fan I can unequivocally say that I loved those spurs teams with all my heart. They brought the best out of each other in beautiful competition.

    • @patfer1189
      @patfer1189 Рік тому

      That rivalry was phenomenal.

  • @NDTexan
    @NDTexan 2 роки тому +3

    I was at this game and it was insane. Manu was an ageless wonder

  • @davidefesti
    @davidefesti 2 роки тому +1

    Vid was pure quality as always, but those flawless transitions into the different narratives and segments of the video were just perfection. Much love from Italy :)

  • @floijd
    @floijd 2 роки тому +7

    As a kid, I always tried to do those crazy contorted layups like Manu did back then. Long story short: I got yelled at by everyone on and their grandparents at the playground for missing so horribly.

  • @jay-vaz9485
    @jay-vaz9485 2 роки тому

    Watched this channel non stop the begining months of the covid lockdown ...oh the memories!!

  • @bobertportis4841
    @bobertportis4841 2 роки тому +3

    We need a rewind about the Wisconsin vs Kentucky 2015 final 4 game

  • @dominiqueingram4450
    @dominiqueingram4450 2 роки тому +1

    I love how Secret Base often seems more about the journey than the destination. Like when, "Here's your moment in history...
    And the clip is like 3 sec long. Blink, sneeze, shart and you'll miss it. But l learned SO MUCH in between. Thanks Secret!

  • @Rj_D956
    @Rj_D956 2 роки тому +5

    I remember watching this live, amazing defense, ginobli hands down the greatest bench player of all time. Easily could've been a star anywhere

  • @jukebox5600
    @jukebox5600 2 роки тому +2

    As a san antonio native this moment means alot to me ❤

  • @flippyjrock5450
    @flippyjrock5450 2 роки тому +4

    As a rockets fan, this still hurts but it was my favorite season.

  • @oliverdennis3115
    @oliverdennis3115 2 роки тому +1

    The 100th episode, doesn’t feel like that many, these are so good and putting an entire era of a franchise into a 15 minute video. The best sports hose on UA-cam aside maybe, Making The Case, Collapse, and Dorktown.

  • @trvspvrk
    @trvspvrk 2 роки тому +4

    James Harden is the biggest choker in playoff history, can’t wait til Sixers fans realize this

  • @skimy619
    @skimy619 2 роки тому +1

    Nice story! 🤍🖤
    Love this as a Spur fan since 2002
    Manu is one of a kind player (Obi-Wan Ginobili)
    Cheers from the Philippines 🍻

  • @DuckDuckGoose13
    @DuckDuckGoose13 2 роки тому +8

    Love these vids :D

  • @hoopbeast7187
    @hoopbeast7187 2 роки тому +2

    That was a great video. I would have never imagined how deep a moment that was in basketball history

  • @schachtkonstantin9046
    @schachtkonstantin9046 2 роки тому +10

    A Rewind about the Australian Open 2022 final would be great. An amazing game, with Nadal breaking a all time record and getting grand slam number 21👍🙏

  • @jspurs22
    @jspurs22 2 роки тому +1

    Ginobili is the Euro step GAAAWD!!!!, I respect Ginobili for that sacrifice he had to make coming of the bench

  • @m.b.7560
    @m.b.7560 2 роки тому +5

    The 6th man award should be named after manu.

  • @brunohighflyer
    @brunohighflyer 2 роки тому

    Being from Brasil, it was amazing to see that vintage performance from Manu. Tks for the deep rewind!

  • @matthewforbes2969
    @matthewforbes2969 2 роки тому +10

    Reggie’s 8 in 9 seconds is long overdue
    Also, a collapse of hardens rockets should be considered

    • @manuelsoares9698
      @manuelsoares9698 2 роки тому

      I thought there was a Houston collapse video, maybe Harden was briefly mentioned. I was right about the collapse video of the Rockets but was from the older era of Hakeem’s rockets and not Harden’s. Thanks for the guys that confirmed.

    • @matthewforbes2969
      @matthewforbes2969 2 роки тому

      @@manuelsoares9698 on the “clutch city” Olajuwon rockets.

    • @goldenstatewarriors9418
      @goldenstatewarriors9418 2 роки тому

      ​@@manuelsoares9698 That was on the Hakeem era Rockets.

  • @francoromero8681
    @francoromero8681 2 роки тому

    Best video ever, so happy to see a video dedicated to our best player of all time here in Argentina. Thanks guys!!!