In collusion with someone who knew in advance who was on the other end of the phone, Manu Ginobili was recorded this Saturday once the president and executive director of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, John Dolevcontacted to give him the news everyone already knew: his entry into the select lot that makes up the best basketball player in history.

Without further ado, Doleva began the news – strictly speaking, the confirmation, as it was an open secret – and, after a pause, Ginobili thanked striking silence.

“Thank you so much John, great honor, I’m really grateful. I’m available here … I’m really grateful and hope to see you soon”says a perfect english and local swing and repeated gratitude.

Manu’s little surprise has an explanation: this man marks four years since he retired from professional activity, an important time for the stars to enter the room. The ceremony will take place over the weekend of September 9 and 10.

Ginobili played until he was 40 years old and his richest season -and where he entered the Hall of FAME- was in San Antonio Spurs ng NBA between 2002 and 2018. His shirt was number 20 and he formed a historic trio with Tim Duncan and Tony Parker.