I miss Manu. I mean, I really miss him. The San Antonio Spurs are not the same without him, and there will never be another who plays with the passion of Manu Ginobili.
But there is comfort in turning on a game and seeing him in the seats observing, ready to share his wisdom.
Along with David Robinson, Sean Elliott, and Tim Duncan, he welcomed Victor Wembanyama at a dinner, the photos of which blew up on the internet as past and future Spurs gathered. The collective wisdom, culture, and care at that table was profound.