Happy birthday! Manu Ginobili turns 48 today

Manu Ginobili is celebrating his 48th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed basketball players of his generation.

Popular basketball player Manu Ginobili has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 48th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Ginobili, a cultural icon

Born Emanuel David Ginóbili in Bahía Blanca on July 28, 1977, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Argentine history. Ginobili's not just a great basketball player, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Manu hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Manu Ginobili as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 48.

Happy Birthday, Manu, you're the best!

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