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Found October 31, 2009 on Ball Don't Lie:
PLAYERS: Manu Ginobili
TEAMS: Sacramento Kings,  San Antonio Spurs

Tonight's Halloween game between the Sacramento Kings and San Antonio Spurs was delayed when a bat began flying around the court — that is, until Spurs guard Manu Ginobili(notes) whacked the bat out of midair with his hand like a freakin' cat! ("Manu who catch bat with hand accomplish anything." — Mr. Miyagi)*** WATCH THE .GIF ***With the bat dazed and confused, Manu calmly picked up the flying mammal, walked it over to an usher and delivered his "kill." After a quick squirt of hand sanitizer the game was back on. No problem.If it's not one thing, it's another, you know?
Original Story: http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/ball...
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