Last Updated on June 20, 2025 by Mat Diekhake
Here is a table of Manu Ginóbili’s NBA Finals opponents, including year, opponent, result, and notes:
| Year | Opponent | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | New Jersey Nets | Spurs won 4–2 | Rookie season; key bench spark; helped win title in David Robinson’s final year |
| 2005 | Detroit Pistons | Spurs won 4–3 | Averaged 18.7 PPG; standout performance in Game 1 and Game 7 |
| 2007 | Cleveland Cavaliers | Spurs won 4–0 | Swept LeBron’s Cavs; Ginóbili averaged 17.8 PPG |
| 2013 | Miami Heat | Heat won 4–3 | Heartbreaking loss; Spurs blew late Game 6 lead; Ginóbili had 8 TOs in Game 6 |
| 2014 | Miami Heat | Spurs won 4–1 | Redemption series; Spurs dominated with ball movement; Ginóbili key veteran leader |
Summary:
- Finals appearances: 5
- Championships won: 4 (2003, 2005, 2007, 2014)
- Finals record: 4–1
- Team: San Antonio Spurs (entire career)
- Role: Sixth man, clutch scorer, creative playmaker, tough defender