Manu Ginobili to stay close to the Spurs during the season

In a column wrote for the Argentinian newspaper La Nacion, Manu Ginobili specified that despite his retirement from basketball, he'll stay close to the San Antonio Spurs during this season, trying to help his teammates somehow:

"I was sure to make it clear to [Spurs coach Gregg Popovich] this is not a 'goodbye, I'll see you,'" he added. "My kids have already started school, and while I'm in town, I'll be close to the team and the franchise. I can't help anymore by taking a charge or with a steal, but I'll try to contribute somehow. I appreciate all my teammates, the staff and all the people in the team. I want the best for the Spurs. If I can help, I will do it with pleasure."