In 1993, local businessman Peter M. Holt and a group of 22 investors purchased the Spurs from Red McCombs for $75million. The Spurs struggled the rest of the season, finishing just 5923. Drossos and his group would lease the team for three years with an option to purchase. 6' 9" 215 lbs----Charles Bassey 28. The Spurs would go on to win the 2014 NBA championship in five games (41). Feb 3 @ NOP, SAS (35-13) beat NOP, 102-95, 49. The Spurs set several NBA attendance records while playing at the Alamodome including the largest crowd ever for an NBA Finals game in 1999,[21] and the Spurs continue to sell out the smaller AT&T Center (formerly SBC Center) on a regular basis. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The Spurs held three picks in the second round in the 2009 draft. This set up a second-round series with the Phoenix Suns as the key series in the entire NBA playoffs, as this series featured the teams with the two best records remaining in the NBA. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Southwest Division, PTS/G: Gameplay Will Begin Saturday, May 20. Mar 29, SAS (55-17) beat LAC, 104-102, 73. Join our linker program. Jan 23, SAS (34-11) beat NOH, 106-102, 46. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. [86] In the third quarter of Game 1 of the 2017 Western Conference Finals, Leonard landed on Zaza Pachulia's foot after attempting a field goal and re-aggravated an existing ankle injury; he sat out the remainder of the series. They lost every home game in both series in 1982 and 1983 vs the Lakers as Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and co. were too strong. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [122] Thirty-five-year-old star LaMarcus Aldridge left the team midway through the season, agreeing to a contract buyout. In the 1999 and 2001 draft, the Spurs drafted Manu Ginbili from Argentina and Tony Parker from France respectively. Feb 28, SAS (6-8) lost to UTA, 87-101, 15. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Feb 24 @ PHO, SAS (45-13) beat PHO, 97-87, 59. The Spurs reached the Western Conference Finals, but lost to the eventual NBA Champion Houston Rockets. Join our linker program. Net Rtg: +8.1 (1st of 30), Preseason Odds: Nov 23 @ IND, SAS (10-3) beat IND, 104-97, 14. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. [125] As the tenth seed in the Western Conference, the Spurs participated in the tournament. The team finished the season with a 5133 record and finished in second place in the West. San Antonio embraced the Spurs with open arms; the Spurs drew 6,303 fans per game, surpassing the Chaparrals' entire total attendance in only 18 games. The Spurs went on to erase their seven-game deficit and finished the season in a tie with the Dallas Mavericks for the best record in the NBA (6022). Despite the shortened 66-game NBA season due to the NBA lockout, the Spurs won 50 games and tied the Chicago Bulls for the best record in the league. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. The seventh-seeded Spurs would once again battle the Mavericks in the first round of the playoffs. Forward Chuck Person would miss the entire season with a back injury. [72] In the conference finals, the Spurs swept the Memphis Grizzlies, with Tony Parker having an 18-assist performance in Game 2 and a 37-point performance in Game 4. For the full season-by-season history, see List of San Antonio Spurs seasons. Def Rtg: 102.4 (3rd of 30) Nov 9 @ SAC, SAS (5-1) beat SAC, 97-86, 7. After only one year, they exercised their option to tear up the lease agreement, buy the franchise outright and keep the team in San Antonio for good. Nov 13 @ NJN, SAS (5-3) lost to NJN, 82-91, 9. [136], The rivalry between the Spurs and the Houston Rockets was renewed in the 2017 playoffs, in which the two teams met in the Western Conference Semifinals. The team was just as dominant in the playoffs, rolling through the Western Conference with a record of 111. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Second-year French star Tony Parker, drafted by the Spurs in the first round of the 2001 NBA draft, was now the starting point guard for the Spurs. Mar 24 @ HOU, SAS (53-17) lost to HOU, 95-96, 72. ODDS: The Jazz are 9.5 favorites over . After missing the playoffs for the first time in their existence in the 197273 season, nearly all of the owners wanted out. Mar 4 @ DAL, SAS (8-8) beat DAL, 95-79, 18. Dec 26 @ DAL, SAS (23-7) beat DAL, 116-107, 33. In 200304 and later in 200607, they wore silver throwback jerseys to honor their late 1970s team. (Series Stats), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:46PM. Kawhi Leonard had a breakout performance and was named NBA Finals MVP for his big game performance and is the third-youngest to win it, behind Magic Johnson and teammate Duncan. San Antonio Spurs Roster Team Roster. We present them here for purely educational purposes. [96] Leonard did not play again in 2018. Before the trade deadline, the Spurs decided to part ways with Richard Jefferson and sent him to the Golden State Warriors for Stephen Jackson, who had been a member of the 2003 championship team. John Y. While it was thought that Robinson's arrival would make the Spurs respectable again, no one expected what happened in his rookie season. However, it would be hardly a bump in the road for the charging Spurs, who won eight of the nine and began to climb their way to first place. Winners receive: Free entry to the Spurs & AAS Nationals 2023 Tournament. This was done in spite of significant handicaps the NBA imposed on the incoming ABA teams, limiting their draft picks and television revenues during their early time in the merged league. 55.5, Arena: San Antonio Spurs Regular Season Rosters Season: Roster: Team: International Format 2022-2023 San Antonio Spurs Regular Season Roster Sort: Player (A-Z) Col umns: Swipe Two-Way player 2022-2023 San Antonio Depth Chart San Antonio Draft Rights Retained 2022-2023 San Antonio Awards & Honors 2022-2023 San Antonio Season Stat Leaders Sort: PTS The team decided to sell the team to a different city, and the Chaparrals had to choose between San Antonio and El Paso. [57] For the 200506 season, the Spurs acquired the two-time All-Star Michael Finley and one-time All Star Nick Van Exel. As the 1980s progressed, the Spurs would see their shares of highs and lows. A smothering defense was the team's trademark, as they held opponents to less than 100 points in an ABA-record 49 games. The Spurs primary logo is atop the player name and number on the back (replaced by the NBA logo prior to the 201415 season), while the Eurostile 'SA' initials (for San Antonio) are on the left leg of the shorts. The 202223 San Antonio Spurs season is the 56th season of the franchise, its 47th in the National Basketball Association (NBA), and its 50th in the San Antonio area. Players Coaches Pos. Apr 15 @ GSW, SAS (58-23) lost to GSW, 106-116, 82. [29] A group of 35 San Antonio businessmenled by Angelo Drossos, John Schaefer, and Red McCombsworked out a "lend-lease" deal with the Dallas ownership group. Nov 29 @ MIA, SAS (13-4) lost to MIA, 100-105, 21. [88] In the following off-season, the Spurs re-signed Aldridge,[89] Pau Gasol[90] and Patty Mills[91] and signed Rudy Gay, but lost Dewayne Dedmon and Jonathon Simmons to free agency. Despite a respectable 1710 start during the 197475 season, Coach Tom Nissalke was fired as the team's ownership become tired of the Spurs' slow playing style. Dec 19 @ SAC, SAS (16-10) beat SAC, 83-81, 29. Feb 6 @ DEN, SAS (33-16) beat DEN, 83-74, 50. Thanks to supreme talent, terrific choices in late stages of the draft, and Gregg Popovich's excellent coaching, the Spurs won five championships, get to the Finals six times, and never had a losing season after 1997. Apr 14 @ LAL, SAS (58-22) lost to LAL, 86-91, 81. 53 picks, respectively. The Bucks released Mamukelashvili on Thursday. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. Southwest Division, PTS/G: Hill only lasted 18 games as coach that season, eventually being fired and replaced by general manager Gregg Popovich, who had also served a stint under Brown as an assistant coach. [16] The team's recent success has coincided with the tenure of current head coach Gregg Popovich[11][17] and with the playing careers of Spurs icons David Robinson (19892003) and Tim Duncan (19972016). 755,700 (10th of 30), NBA 2013 Playoffs: 2013-2014 San Antonio Spurs Playoff Roster. Elliott also missed more than half the season due to injury. Apr 12, SAS (58-21) beat SAC, 108-101, 80. The series against the Nets marked the first time two former ABA teams played each other for the NBA Championship. Mar 16, SAS (51-16) beat CLE, 119-113, 70. The Spurs won the series 42, giving them their second NBA Championship in franchise history. Although there was speculation that Robinson might choose not to sign with the Spurs and to become a free agent once his Navy commitment ended,[36][37] Robinson decided in the end to come to San Antonio for the 198990 season. 2013-2014 San Antonio Spurs Roster Composition Acquired via Draft Rights Trade Draft Rights to Kawhi Leonard, the #15 pick in the First Round of the 2011 NBA Draft, were acquired by the San Antonio Spurs from the Indiana Pacers on June 23, 2011. Feb 6 @ MIN, SAS (39-11) beat MIN, 104-94, 51. Mar 19 @ LAL, SAS (51-16) beat LAL, 125-109, 68. Mar 7 @ DEN, SAS (10-8) beat DEN, 106-96, 20. Mar 11 @ CHI, SAS (47-16) beat CHI, 104-96, 66. In the end, the experience of the Spurs would be the difference as they won the Southwest Division again with a new franchise-best record of 6319. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Although there was some initial skepticism in league circles regarding the potential success and talent levels of the incoming ABA teams, the Spurs would prove worthy of NBA inclusion during the 197677 season with a record of 4438, good for a tie for fourth place overall in the Eastern Conference. Since the 198990 NBA season the Spurs uniform has remained practically the same, with the road uniform now using the team nickname from their logo; a minor change included the addition of another black (road) and white (home) trim to the already silver-trimmed block numbers in the 200203 season. In the second, Gervin set a single period record with 33 points. Or write about sports? For the first few seasons of the decade, the Spurs continued their success of the 1970s with records of 5230 in 198081 (in that season, the Spurs were moved to the Midwest Division of the Western Conference), 4834 in 198182, and 5329 in 198283. Although Duncan is a United States citizen,[443] the NBA considers him an international player. Coming off their third NBA Championship in seven years, there was a sense that the Spurs were the class of the NBA, and once again would be the team to beat in the NBA for the Championship. Rodman was traded to the Chicago Bulls after the season, and helped the Bulls win three titles from 1996 to 1998. Carmelo lists three former Spurs on International Dream Team. Robinson was named the league's Most Valuable Player. With a victory in the second game of the series, Duncan, Ginbili, and Parker won more playoff games together than any other three players on the same team in NBA history. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. The Spurs won five National Basketball Association (NBA) championships (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2014) during one of the most dominant stretches in NBA history. While both Duncan and Robinson played low-post roles, the two seamlessly meshed on the court. Black, silver and white side stripes are also featured on the uniform. Elliott returned to the Spurs at the following year. The season was delayed for over three months until resolution on a new labor agreement was reached in January 1999. Gay, and Mills (the last remaining member of the 2014 championship roster), who left the team after . They also continued to wear their camouflage-style uniforms as part of the "City" edition. The 201415 season was an up-and-down season, but finishing strong with a 5527 regular-season record and sixth seed in the West, they qualified for the playoffs. During the 2010 NBA draft, the Spurs management held the highest draft pick since the Tim Duncan draft a decade earlier. But that seems a lifetime ago now as each. [53] The next game, the Spurs were on the road to face the winless Memphis Grizzlies. [23], When the Spurs have won the NBA title, the team's victory parades have been boat trips on the San Antonio River Walk. Dec 21, SAS (21-6) lost to OKC, 100-113, 29. Feb 19 @ LAL, SAS (4-5) lost to LAL, 94-106, 11. Jan 29, SAS (33-13) lost to CHI, 86-96, 48. No. San Antonio also disclosed they waived Isaiah Roby to clear a roster spot. AT&T Center During the 2012 off-season, the Spurs re-signed swingman Danny Green, who was a welcome surprise for them from the previous season, and Tim Duncan, both for three years. Mar 11 @ MIL, SAS (44-18) beat MIL, 105-102, 63. The San Antonio Spurs became the first defending champions since the 201112 Dallas Mavericks to be eliminated in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Midwest Division, PTS/G: (Series Stats), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:46PM. Suns owner Mat Ishbia is hiring Josh Bartelstein as CEO, sources told ESPN. Record: The player is free to negotiate contracts in other leagues and is not obligated to play in the NBA. However, as the series shifted to Detroit, the Spurs lost Games 3 and 4 by big margins as the Pistons tied the series. May 4 @ POR, SAS (36-13) beat POR, 87-81, 50. In the NBA Finals, they faced the New York Knicks, who had made history by becoming the first eighth seed to ever make the NBA Finals. Join our linker program. You've got to let them play some schoolyard basketball." Do you have a sports website? Leonard then became the starting small forward. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. Without Duncan, the Spurs were knocked out of the playoffs by the Phoenix Suns in four games. Nov 30, SAS (14-3) lost to HOU, 106-112, 19. The losing seasons and dwindling attendance often caused the Spurs to be mentioned as a potential candidate for relocation to another city. 2013-14 San Antonio Spurs Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 62-20, Finished 1st in NBA Southwest Division Coach: Gregg Popovich (62-20) Executive: R.C. [62] The series moved back to San Antonio for game six, but the Spurs were unable to close out the series, setting up a deciding Game 7. Event Coverage by Texas Basketball Scouts. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. It was a 110-99 win at AT&T Center. The Spurs eventually finished the season with a record of 4735 and were defeated 41 by the Warriors in the first round of the playoffs. Mar 26, SAS (18-10) lost to TOR, 91-93, 34. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. Jan 31 @ ORL, SAS (30-16) beat ORL, 109-108, 47. Nov 7 @ LAC, SAS (4-1) lost to LAC, 84-106, 6. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. [122][46] The team was defeated by the Memphis Grizzlies, 10096. (Series Stats)Won NBA Western Conference Semifinals (4-2) versus Golden State Warriors However, the Spurs would turn it around, as they ended December on a 13-game winning streak and quickly climbed back to the top of the NBA standings. [32], The team quickly made themselves at home at HemisFair Arena, playing to increasingly large and raucous crowds. . Find out more. Web Top Moments. Entering the 200203 season, the team knew it would be memorable for at least two reasons, as David Robinson announced that it would be his last in the NBA and the Spurs would begin play at their new arena, the SBC Center, named after telecommunications giant SBC, whose corporate headquarters were located in San Antonio (SBC became AT&T after its acquisition of its former parent company). [141][142] The logo incorporated 'Fiesta colors' of pink, orange and turquoise, used from 1989 to 2002 (though the uniforms remained the same), and alignment from straight to arched beginning with the 200203 NBA season. The series featured a Robert Horry foul on Steve Nash toward the end of Game 4 which resulted in Horry being suspended for two games. The team remained intact, and the Spurs would win 13 games in a row during February and March, and were an NBA-best 256 in the final 31 games, as the Spurs were able to claim the 3-seed in the West. [115], Because of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020-2021 NBA regular season was shortened to 72 games and began on December 22, 2020. Western Kentucky. 92.8 (13th of 29) All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Apr 16, SAS (60-22) lost to DAL, 72-93, Ranks are per game (except for MP, which are total) and sorted descending (except for TOV and PF); opponents ranked are flipped; year/year calculations are also per game, Scores from any date in BAA/NBA or ABA history, Frequently Asked Questions about the NBA, WNBA and Basketball, Basketball-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREE. Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has withdrawn from playing for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic due to inflammation in his knee. The Spurs and the other three ABA teams added in the merger agreed to pay the owners of two other strong ABA teams that folded instead of joining the NBA. [83], On July 11, 2016, Duncan announced his retirement from the NBA after 19 seasons with the Spurs. They gained a new rival in the form of the Houston Rockets, who had played in Texas for five years prior to the merger. Find out more. Find out more. WHEN: Friday, Feb 25, 2023 - 8 p.m. CT. WHERE: Vivint Arena, (Salt Lake City, UT) TV: Bally Sports Southwest, League Pass. [11] As of the 201920 season, the Spurs had the highest winning percentage among active NBA franchises. Jan 8 @ SEA, SAS (22-13) beat SEA, 106-95, 36. Record: Prior to the season, the Spurs traded fan-favorite Elliott to the Detroit Pistons in return for rebounding star Dennis Rodman. The Spurs would stay hot through December as they established a 256 record entering the New Year. The Tarkanian experiment proved a flop, as the coach was fired 20 games into the 199293 season with the Spurs record at 911. Feb 27, SAS (45-14) lost to PHO, 101-105, 63. Croft, who was the first Canadian player to earn a scholarship to a major U.S. basketball college,[442] played one season for the Texas Chaparrals in the ABA. However, the 198990 season was notable for several reasons. Dec 19 @ GSW, SAS (21-5) beat GSW, 104-102, 27. In the second round, Tim Duncan surpassed Karl Malone for fifth place in NBA playoffs all-time points scored while the Spurs cruised past the Portland Trail Blazers in five games. [97] On April 3, 2018, the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Spurs 113110, handing San Antonio its 33rd loss of the season. [120] The season began only 72 days after the 2020 NBA Finals ended, making the 2020 offseason the shortest offseason in league history. Mar 16, SAS (50-16) beat UTA, 122-104, 67. As disastrous as the 199697 season was for the Spurs, the off-season proved to be the opposite. Apr 29 @ VAN, SAS (33-13) beat VAN, 99-72, 49. These events are called "Noches Latinas", first launched during the 200607 NBA season, part of a Hispanic marketing campaign known as "ne-b-a". Opp PTS/G: Mar 2 @ HOU, SAS (41-17) beat HOU, 97-88, 59. (13-49, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (16-47, 14th in the Western Conference) 2h; All NBA News. The Mavericks were swept in the 201213 season by the Spurs for the first time since the 1998 season, Tim Duncan's rookie season. [42][43] The Twin Towers played together for the Spurs from 1997 to 2003. Duncan was named the NBA Finals MVP. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. Those who said the second-round series against the Suns was the true NBA Finals would be proven right, as the Spurs easily dispatched the Utah Jazz in five games to reach the NBA Finals. The San Antonio Spurs are a professional basketball team which competes in the National Basketball Association 's Western Conference Southwest division. Web Visit ESPN to view the San Antonio Spurs team roster for the current season. He was replaced by Bob Bass, who said, "It is my belief that you cannot throw a set offense at another professional team for 48 minutes. Sandro was the 54th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, and San Antonio hosted him for a private workout during the pre-draft process. The Spurs did not make the conference finals until 1995. Championship +1100, Over-Under The team also selected Texas Longhorns' Cory Joseph as the 29th overall pick. Record: Mar 22 @ GSW, SAS (53-16) beat GSW, 99-90, 71. (Series Stats)Won NBA Western Conference Finals (4-0) versus Memphis Grizzlies Jan 5 @ LAC, SAS (21-13) beat LAC, 94-86, 35. [59][60][61] Demoralized the Spurs would head back to Los Angeles where they would lose the series in six games. Mar 19 @ POR, SAS (15-9) lost to POR, 85-90, 25. The Spurs would have a strong 201213 season, going 5824 and earning the second seed in the West. Nov 13 @ LAL, SAS (7-1) beat LAL, 84-82, 9. [87] During the 2017 season, the San Antonio Spurs joined into a partnership with Methodist Healthcare System and Sports Medicine Associates of San Antonio (SMASA). [55] Three days after, the Spurs were dealt by the visiting Trail Blazers their first home loss of the season. After Rex Hughes filled the coaching shoes for one game, NBA veteran John Lucas was named head coach. Even though playoff success would elude the team before the merger, the Spurs had suddenly found themselves among the best teams in the ABA. [123] The Spurs were hurt by poor three-point shooting and by injuries to starting guard Derrick White; however, Keldon Johnson and other young players made positive strides over the course of the season. Nov 26 @ WAS, SAS (12-3) beat WAS, 118-92, 16. [54] The following game, the Spurs were down by three points at halftime against the visiting Warriors, but then scored 31 points in the third quarter to put the game away, clinching their fourth win of the season. (Series Stats)Won NBA Finals (4-1) versus Miami Heat The Spurs ended the season with a 2062 record, the worst in franchise historyand the last time they missed the playoffs until the 201920 season. Although Robinson was drafted in 1987, the Spurs would have to wait until the 198990 season for Robinson to be a Spur because of his prior two-year commitment to serve in the United States Navy. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. Lucas was replaced by former Pacers coach Bob Hill for the 199495 season. (Series Stats)Won NBA Western Conference Finals (4-2) versus Oklahoma City Thunder dark. Head Coach: Gregg Popovich (Air Force Academy '70) Assistant Coaches: P.J. Dec 17 @ OKC, SAS (19-7) lost to OKC, 93-107, 27. Since the 1997-1998 season, they have had a winning percentage equivalent to a 50 win season (this measurement. Feb 14 @ CHI, SAS (4-3) beat CHI, 89-76, 9. Few observers could have predicted how far the Spurs would fall during the 199697 season, especially with the signing of Dominique Wilkins. Mar 16 @ SAC, SAS (14-8) beat SAC, 121-109, 23. On April 16, the Spurs signed two-time scoring champion, and seven-time All-Star Tracy McGrady to help in the playoffs after waiving Stephen Jackson. After falling to the Mavericks in Game 1, the Spurs went on to avenge their 2009 defeat to Dallas by winning the series in six games. Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, WL% = Winning percentage. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Def Rtg: 95.0 (1st of 29) San Antonio also reached 50 wins for a 14th consecutive season, the longest streak in NBA history. Mar 25 @ DEN, SAS (18-9) beat DEN, 86-65, 28. [79] On November 4, the Spurs defeated the home team, the New York Knicks, 9484, to win their third game of the season, and more importantly, Tim Duncan clinched his 954th career win passing John Stockton (953 wins) for most wins by a player for a single franchise. Duncan, after having been named NBA MVP, was also named Finals MVP. Join our linker program. In Game 7, Duncan had 25 points as the Spurs pulled away late to win their third NBA Title in seven years with an 8174 win. All three of these teams have a championship history. The Spurs clinched the best record in the NBA with 62 wins, which included a franchise-record 19 straight wins in February and March.

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