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Spurs rookie Harrison Ingram on meeting Tim Duncan and acclimating to the NBA
Read full article: Spurs rookie Harrison Ingram on meeting Tim Duncan and acclimating to the NBASan Antonio rookie Harrison Ingram’s first encounter with Spurs legend and NBA Hall of Fame forward Tim Duncan was a moment he won’t soon forget.
Start of a dynasty: 25th Anniversary of Spurs’ 1999 NBA championship run
Read full article: Start of a dynasty: 25th Anniversary of Spurs’ 1999 NBA championship runOn June 25, 1999, the San Antonio Spurs celebrated their first NBA Championship victory after defeating the New York Knicks 4 games to 1. This marked the first of the Spurs' five total NBA Championships.
Victor Wembanyama receives second consecutive NBA Rookie of the Month award
Read full article: Victor Wembanyama receives second consecutive NBA Rookie of the Month awardVictor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs has been named NBA Rookie of the Month for February. It’s the first time a Spurs player has the award in back-to-back months since Tim Duncan did back in 1998.
San Antonio Spurs are one of eight NBA teams to never have a player file for bankruptcy
Read full article: San Antonio Spurs are one of eight NBA teams to never have a player file for bankruptcyNBA players may accumulate vast amounts of wealth over their playing careers but that doesn’t make them immune to poor financial choices.
76ers' Embiid won't force himself to play to meet MVP requirement. If he misses out, 'so be it'
Read full article: 76ers' Embiid won't force himself to play to meet MVP requirement. If he misses out, 'so be it'Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid says he won't force himself to play more games to meet the NBA MVP requirement if he's not healthy enough to play.
San Antonio nonprofit saved by Christmas miracle
Read full article: San Antonio nonprofit saved by Christmas miracleFrom a major setback to a Christmas miracle. On Monday morning, the nonprofit Blessed Angels found their work vehicles vandalized and burglarized. By Tuesday, the nonprofit had received an outpouring of support.
All eyes on Victor Wembanyama as the No. 1 pick opens a new era with San Antonio Spurs
Read full article: All eyes on Victor Wembanyama as the No. 1 pick opens a new era with San Antonio SpursThe San Antonio Spurs are seeking to end a four-year postseason drought with the addition of No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama.
Reluctant, but resolute Popovich leads international-rich 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame class
Read full article: Reluctant, but resolute Popovich leads international-rich 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame classGregg Popovich didn't want to be inducted into Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame until the players that helped his teams win NBA championships had already gone in.
Hall of Fame presenters announced for Gregg Popovich, Tony Parker, Becky Hammon
Read full article: Hall of Fame presenters announced for Gregg Popovich, Tony Parker, Becky HammonSpurs head coach Gregg Popovich will be presented by David Robinson, Manu Ginobili, Tim Duncan and Tony Parker during the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Ceremony.
French phenom Wembanyama is enjoying his time on the court with draft hoopla over
Read full article: French phenom Wembanyama is enjoying his time on the court with draft hoopla overAfter being pulled in many directions as one of the most hyped prospects in the NBA history, French phenom Victor Wembanyama is finally enjoying being a player again.
‘We’re thrilled that we’re able to bring Victor on board’: Gregg Popovich says of Spurs drafting Victor Wembanyama
Read full article: ‘We’re thrilled that we’re able to bring Victor on board’: Gregg Popovich says of Spurs drafting Victor WembanyamaSan Antonio Spurs Head Coach Gregg Popovich wonders how the team has been fortunate enough to draft players like David Robinson, Tim Duncan and now Victor Wembanyama.
Spurs draft Wembanyama and now look for French phenom to help end NBA playoff drought
Read full article: Spurs draft Wembanyama and now look for French phenom to help end NBA playoff droughtThe San Antonio Spurs are looking to end their four-year playoff drought with the addition of Victor Wembanyama.
Horton-Tucker’s career-high 41 lead Jazz past Spurs 128-117
Read full article: Horton-Tucker’s career-high 41 lead Jazz past Spurs 128-117Talen Horton-Tucker scored a career-high 41 points and the Utah Jazz defeated the Spurs 128-117 in what could be coach Gregg Popovich’s final home game in San Antonio.
Tim Duncan announced as presenter for Manu Ginobili’s Hall of Fame induction
Read full article: Tim Duncan announced as presenter for Manu Ginobili’s Hall of Fame inductionFormer San Antonio Spurs great Tim Duncan has been selected as the Hall of Famer who will introduce teammate Manu Ginobili during the Class of 2022′s enshrinement ceremony in September, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced on Monday.
Spurs select Baylor forward Jeremy Sochan 9th overall in 2022 NBA Draft; take Ohio State guard Malaki Branham at No. 20, Notre Dame guard Blake Wesley at No. 25
Read full article: Spurs select Baylor forward Jeremy Sochan 9th overall in 2022 NBA Draft; take Ohio State guard Malaki Branham at No. 20, Notre Dame guard Blake Wesley at No. 25The San Antonio Spurs have four draft picks -- three in the first round, one in the second -- in this year's 2022 NBA Draft.
Famous barber creates haircut to honor Uvalde school shooting victims
Read full article: Famous barber creates haircut to honor Uvalde school shooting victimsA barber who got his start on the South Side and became famous by creating signature hairstyles featuring famous faces has now created a look to honor the 19 children and two teachers gunned down inside an elementary school classroom in Uvalde.
Spurs hoping history repeats itself at 2022 NBA Draft lottery
Read full article: Spurs hoping history repeats itself at 2022 NBA Draft lotteryAfter missing the playoffs for an unprecedented third time in a row, the Spurs are back in the lottery again where life has come full circle, as David Robinson will represent San Antonio at the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery in Chicago.
Spurs' Gregg Popovich becomes NBA regular-season wins leader
Read full article: Spurs' Gregg Popovich becomes NBA regular-season wins leaderGregg Popovich became the winningest coach in NBA regular-season history, getting his 1,336th victory when the San Antonio Spurs rallied to beat the Utah Jazz 104-102.
Some of Gregg Popovich’s best coaching moments, from keeping Tim Duncan to ending Lakers run
Read full article: Some of Gregg Popovich’s best coaching moments, from keeping Tim Duncan to ending Lakers runAs Pop prepares to break yet another NBA record, we’re taking a trip down memory lane to look at his biggest coaching wins and some other accomplishments.
Spurs' Manu Ginobili heads Basketball Hall of Fame finalists
Read full article: Spurs' Manu Ginobili heads Basketball Hall of Fame finalistsManu Ginobili, a four-time NBA champion who spent his entire career with the San Antonio Spurs, headlines this year’s group of finalists for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
BEST OF 2021: Tim Duncan, UTSA football, Kiana Williams headline San Antonio’s Top 12 sports stories of the year
Read full article: BEST OF 2021: Tim Duncan, UTSA football, Kiana Williams headline San Antonio’s Top 12 sports stories of the yearAfter one of the greatest years in San Antonio sports history, KSAT 12 counts down the 12 best moments and memories from 2021.
Clarkson, Gobert lead Jazz by Spurs 110-104 without Mitchell
Read full article: Clarkson, Gobert lead Jazz by Spurs 110-104 without MitchellJordan Clarkson scored 23 points, Rudy Gobert had 16 points and 13 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz beat the San Antonio Spurs 110-104 for their fourth straight victory.
Spurs rout depleted Lakers 138-110 in last Staples game
Read full article: Spurs rout depleted Lakers 138-110 in last Staples gameKeita Bates-Diop scored a career-high 30 points and the San Antonio Spurs routed the slumping Los Angeles Lakers 138-110 in the final event at Staples Center under the 22-year-old arena’s original name.
Spurs great Tim Duncan to match all donations to food bank this month with ‘2:1 Challenge’
Read full article: Spurs great Tim Duncan to match all donations to food bank this month with ‘2:1 Challenge’The jersey No. 21 is an iconic number in Spurs lore, and this month, the number worn by Spurs great Tim Duncan can help feed San Antonio residents during the holidays.
Spurs play Grizzlies tonight; Here’s everything to know about NBA Play-In Tournament
Read full article: Spurs play Grizzlies tonight; Here’s everything to know about NBA Play-In TournamentSan Antonio is in the Western Conference Play-In Tournament and there are several questions about how this works and what's at stake.
“I appreciate and love you all”: Top five moments from Spurs legend Tim Duncan’s emotional Hall of Fame speech
Read full article: “I appreciate and love you all”: Top five moments from Spurs legend Tim Duncan’s emotional Hall of Fame speechThe spotlight was on Tim Duncan for one final time, as the Spurs legend was officially enshrined in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday evening.
'It's an honor': The Hall of Fame's class of 2020 enshrined
Read full article: 'It's an honor': The Hall of Fame's class of 2020 enshrinedKobe Bryant is in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame now, along with contemporaries Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett, headliners of a group of nine who got their delayed and long-awaited enshrinement on Saturday night, more than a year after being announced as the Hall’s Class of 2020.
Tim Duncan’s Hall of Fame painting will be auctioned off to benefit SA Food Bank, Spurs say
Read full article: Tim Duncan’s Hall of Fame painting will be auctioned off to benefit SA Food Bank, Spurs sayThe San Antonio Spurs are partnering with the San Antonio Food Bank to auction off a painting in honor of Tim Duncan’s induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Suns rout short-handed Spurs 140-103, keep hope for top seed
Read full article: Suns rout short-handed Spurs 140-103, keep hope for top seedDevin Booker had 27 points and the Phoenix Suns maintained their hope of earning the top spot in the Western Conference with a 140-103 victory over the short-handed San Antonio Spurs on Saturday.
“Honored to be the next in line:” Spurs legend Tim Duncan speaks on induction into Hall of Fame
Read full article: “Honored to be the next in line:” Spurs legend Tim Duncan speaks on induction into Hall of FameOn the eve of his induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of fame, NBA legend Tim Duncan reflects on being the latest Spurs player to get the Call to the Hall.
It's time: Duncan, Bryant, Garnett to enter Hall of Fame
Read full article: It's time: Duncan, Bryant, Garnett to enter Hall of FameVanessa Bryant got a private tour to see some of the newly remodeled Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday, viewing the exhibit that will honor the life and legacy of her late husband before the rest of the world gets their first look.
Spurs announce fan experience, activities for Tim Duncan’s Hall of Fame enshrinement
Read full article: Spurs announce fan experience, activities for Tim Duncan’s Hall of Fame enshrinementSpurs fans will get to celebrate Tim Duncan’s enshrinement into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame with a full week of activities and experiences leading to Saturday’s ceremony.
Will Spurs ever win again; Becky Hammon ready to be head coach; Broadcaster Dan Patrick says Duncan not top five player
Read full article: Will Spurs ever win again; Becky Hammon ready to be head coach; Broadcaster Dan Patrick says Duncan not top five playerEditor’s note: To sign up for our Spurs newsletter, or other KSAT newsletters, follow this link.
‘No Duncan. No championships’: Popovich reflects on Spurs legend entering hall of fame
Read full article: ‘No Duncan. No championships’: Popovich reflects on Spurs legend entering hall of fameGregg Popovich and Tim Duncan won five NBA championships together with the Spurs, and if you ask Popovich how many of those Duncan was responsible for, his answer is rather straightforward.
Matt Bonner, sportscaster Dan Patrick debate about Tim Duncan’s status as all-time great
Read full article: Matt Bonner, sportscaster Dan Patrick debate about Tim Duncan’s status as all-time greatLegendary sports broadcaster Dan Patrick and former Spurs player Matt Bonner had a spirited debate about where San Antonio icon Tim Duncan ranks among the NBA’s greatest players.
McCollum, Trail Blazers escape with 107-106 win over Spurs
Read full article: McCollum, Trail Blazers escape with 107-106 win over SpursCJ McCollum scored 29 points and the Portland Trail Blazers escaped with a 107-106 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, who missed three shots on their final possession.
Johnson has 23 points, 21 boards as Spurs beat Cavs 116-110
Read full article: Johnson has 23 points, 21 boards as Spurs beat Cavs 116-110(AP Photo/Ron Schwane)CLEVELAND – Keldon Johnson scored 23 points and grabbed a career-high 21 rebounds, and Dejounte Murray had 22 points as the San Antonio Spurs held on for a 116-110, wire-to-wire victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. San Antonio, which led by 22 in the third quarter, won its third straight to move a season-high six games over .500. AdJohnson had 15 points and 11 rebounds in the first half, helping San Antonio take a 54-42 lead. San Antonio wraps up a five-game road trip, then heads home for nine consecutive games through April 5. Sexton averaged 23.3 points last season against the Raptors, who won all three games by 46 total points.
Tim Duncan Foundation and Spurs Give team up during Black Restaurant Week to benefit food bank
Read full article: Tim Duncan Foundation and Spurs Give team up during Black Restaurant Week to benefit food bankSAN ANTONIO – Black Restaurant Week is underway across San Antonio and the event is getting an assist from the Tim Duncan Foundation. The foundation and the San Antonio Spurs official nonprofit, Spurs Give, are partnering with the San Antonio Food Bank to feed those in need. More than 30 San Antonio restaurants, food trucks and vendors are taking part in Black Restaurant Week which runs through Sunday, Feb. 28. The Food Bank is hoping to raise $2.5 million in extra food and funds before the end of the month. You can find more information about BRWSA events and specials here or information on the San Antonio Food Bank here.
Curry leads Warriors to 114-91 victory, ending Spurs’ streak
Read full article: Curry leads Warriors to 114-91 victory, ending Spurs’ streakGolden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives past San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. Curry scored 32 points and the Golden State Warriors dominated San Antonio 114-91 on Tuesday night, snapping the Spurs’ three-game winning streak. I did switch hands, so that is the only comparison.”Golden State ended a five-game losing streak in San Antonio. Golden state extended the lead to 86-65 on Kent Bazemore’s 3-pointer off a Curry assist with 2:31 remaining in the period. “When you’re not getting stops, it’s hard to win a game,” Spurs guard Dejounte Murray said.
‘I’m not going to Boston?’: Tim Duncan discusses ’97 lottery, Spurs rivalry with Lakers, Kevin Garnett, why he didn’t sign with Orlando
Read full article: ‘I’m not going to Boston?’: Tim Duncan discusses ’97 lottery, Spurs rivalry with Lakers, Kevin Garnett, why he didn’t sign with OrlandoFILE - In this June 15, 2014, file photo, San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) celebrates after Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals in San Antonio. As NBA training camps prepare to open, every team is trying to mimic the San Antonio Spurs after they steamrolled the Miami Heat for their fifth title. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)SAN ANTONIO – Tim Duncan was on a podcast. Yes, that Tim Duncan. When it comes to Popovich, Duncan said one of his greatest traits is that he knows how to strike the proper balance between players personal lives and basketball.
Tony Parker documentary about life in France and with Spurs now streaming on Netflix
Read full article: Tony Parker documentary about life in France and with Spurs now streaming on Netflix(AP Photo/Eric Gay)SAN ANTONIO – The story of San Antonio Spurs legend Tony Parker is now officially streaming on Netflix. But there is also footage from Parker’s final season in San Antonio and the injury that almost ended his career in the 2017 playoffs. It was produced by a French film crew and directed by French filmmaker Florent Bodin. “This film examines the background and career of Tony Parker, whose determination led him to become arguably the greatest French basketball player,” Netflix said about the documentary. Parker also has an autobiography released in November called “Tony Parker: Beyond All of My Dreams.”He is arguably the greatest French basketball player of all-time — now, meet the man behind the legacy.
Hammon first woman to direct NBA team; Lakers beat Spurs
Read full article: Hammon first woman to direct NBA team; Lakers beat SpursHammon became the first woman to direct an NBA team, taking over the Spurs after coach Gregg Popovich was ejected in a 121-107 loss to the Lakers. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)SAN ANTONIO – Becky Hammon would have preferred a victory over history after becoming the first woman to direct an NBA team. The Lakers took their first double-digit lead at 35-25 on Kyle Kuzma’s 3-pointer with 1:14 remaining in the first quarter. Lakers coach Frank Vogel did not elaborate on Caruso’s status. Spurs: Popovich said the Spurs will monitor Aldridge’s knee soreness on a day-to-day basis.
Spurs' Becky Hammon first woman to direct NBA team
Read full article: Spurs' Becky Hammon first woman to direct NBA teamSan Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, right, talks to assistant coaches Becky Hammon, center, and Will Hardy during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 119-114. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)SAN ANTONIO – Becky Hammon became the first woman to direct a team in NBA history, taking over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Lakers following Gregg Popovich’s ejection in the first half. Hammon took over the team's huddles during timeouts and walked the sideline following Popovich’s ejection. A three-time All-American at Colorado State, Hammon played for the New York Liberty and San Antonio Stars in the WNBA as well as overseas before retiring to join Popovich’s staff in 2014.
Tony Parker documentary heads to Netflix, features interviews with Tim Duncan, Kobe Bryant, other NBA greats
Read full article: Tony Parker documentary heads to Netflix, features interviews with Tim Duncan, Kobe Bryant, other NBA greats(AP Photo/Eric Gay)SAN ANTONIO – The story of San Antonio Spurs legend Tony Parker is heading to Netflix next month. “Tony Parker: The Final Shot,” a documentary about the point guard’s life as a professional basketball player, including its ups and downs, will air starting Jan. 6. “This film examines the background and career of Tony Parker, whose determination led him to become arguably the greatest French basketball player,” Netflix says about the documentary. It features interviews from Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich, former teammates Tim Duncan and Bruce Bowen, and the late Kobe Bryant. I’d think, ‘I’m just different.’”Parker also has a new autobiography this year, called “Tony Parker: Beyond All of My Dreams.”Parker retired after the 2018-19 season.
Tweet about Lakers forward Anthony Davis and Tim Duncan sets off Spurs nation firestorm
Read full article: Tweet about Lakers forward Anthony Davis and Tim Duncan sets off Spurs nation firestormFILE - In this June 15, 2014, file photo, San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) celebrates after Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)SAN ANTONIO – Tim Duncan was trending on Twitter this weekend. It’s Tim Duncan. Antony Davis will never have a picture worth more words than this one of Tim Duncan pic.twitter.com/hc3lclLlg5 — sweater 🧥 (@basedsweater) December 21, 2020I will defend Tim Duncan till the day I die. Stop disrespecting the big fundamental #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/KuNbTIOeAD — 🌟 (@MelyssaaRosee) December 21, 2020People are really saying Anthony Davis is better than Tim Duncan?
Spurs go 3-and-D: Select Florida State wing Devin Vassell in NBA draft
Read full article: Spurs go 3-and-D: Select Florida State wing Devin Vassell in NBA draftSAN ANTONIO – San Antonio boosted its backcourt in the NBA draft Wednesday night, taking Florida State’s Devin Vassell at No. #Spurs lottery draft pick Devin Vassell discusses being selected by San Antonio, what he brings to the table, the opportunity to play for Gregg Popovich and moving to SA. Trade questions involving veterans DeMar DeRozan and LaMarcus Aldridge were rampant prior to the draft, but San Antonio did not complete any deals. The quartet led San Antonio to a 5-3 record during the restart, finishing 1 1/2 games behind Portland for eighth in the Western Conference. “I’m very excited for the opportunity and very thankful for the San Antonio Spurs organization for believing in me,” Jones said.
Spurs legend Tim Duncan won’t return as full-time assistant next year: report
Read full article: Spurs legend Tim Duncan won’t return as full-time assistant next year: reportSAN ANTONIO – Five-time NBA Champion Tim Duncan will not return to the sidelines as a Spurs full-time assistant coach this season. According to Spurs officials, Duncan stayed in San Antonio to assist LaMarcus Aldridge in his rehabilitation from shoulder surgery in April. Duncan was the acting head coach for two games last season. He then was named acting head coach prior to a Spurs road game at Charlotte in March. The Spurs missed the playoffs last season for the first time since Duncan was drafted in 1997.
At home, on the road or at Disney, James is tough to beat
Read full article: At home, on the road or at Disney, James is tough to beatEarlier in this postseason, he also became the all-time leader in playoff road wins. For the first time in NBA history, road teams have a winning record through the first two rounds of the playoffs. The Lakers are 3-0 in the playoffs as the road team so far, which has pushed James total for road playoff wins to 65 two more than Tim Duncan managed in his two decades with San Antonio. Nobody impacts winning more than LeBron James, Lakers coach Frank Vogel said. The difference was the supporting casts, and Rajon Rondos 21 points and nine assists were enormous for the Lakers.
As the NBA playoffs begin, here are 10 things to know
Read full article: As the NBA playoffs begin, here are 10 things to knowPlayoff teams will split a record $23,287,266 for making the NBA postseason, a figure that's up about $1.6 million from last year. And the Milwaukee Bucks stand to grab the biggest share of a pool ever, if they win the NBA title. The biggest slices, of course, go to the teams that make the NBA Finals. For winning the NBA title last season, the Toronto Raptors split $5.6 million from the playoff pool. And the last time an NBA Finals had two non-division-winning teams was 2007, when San Antonio topped Cleveland.
AP WAS THERE: 2004 Athens Olympics
Read full article: AP WAS THERE: 2004 Athens OlympicsThis story was transmitted in 2004 from the Athens Olympics. ___Bronze is the best the American mens basketball team can do, and the reason is simple: They were beaten by a better team, Argentina. NBA commissioner David Stern attended the third loss of the Athens Games for the Americans, who entered the tournament with a 109-2 record in prior Olympics. The Americans shot just 36 percent in the first half and didnt hit their first 3-pointer missing their first five until LeBron James made one 30 seconds before halftime. Argentina shot 54 percent overall and 11-for-22 from 3-point range, while the Americans finished just 32-for-77 (42 percent) and 3-for-11 on 3s.
Spurs await DeRozan decision as young guards show promise
Read full article: Spurs await DeRozan decision as young guards show promiseThe future is bright, said Dejounte Murray, one of those young guards. While the Spurs had seven players average in double figures, DeRozan and Aldridge averaged almost twice as many points as the rest of them. ANOTHER YOUNG ONE TO WATCHKeldon Johnson averaged 14.1 points in the bubble after the 20-year-old was under 9 per game before the shutdown. DeRozan is also high on Trey Lyles, a starter who missed the restart after undergoing an appendectomy. As the vets continue to allow us to grow and develop, it flows from there.___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
22 things that show what life was like last time Spurs missed playoffs in 1997
Read full article: 22 things that show what life was like last time Spurs missed playoffs in 1997SAN ANTONIO Its been an incredible playoffs run for the Spurs, but as the old saying goes, all good things must come to an end. San Antonio will not participate in the NBAs postseason for the first time since 1997. Heres a look at 22 things that were part of our culture, politics and sports world the last time the Spurs missed the playoffs. Several scenes in the film took place in San Antonio and the movie launched Jennifer Lopez to stardom. Howard W. Peak won the mayoral race in San Antonio in 1997, defeating Bill Thornton.
It's over: For first time in 23 seasons, Spurs miss playoffs
Read full article: It's over: For first time in 23 seasons, Spurs miss playoffsThose games went final shortly before San Antonio was playing its final game of the season, against Utah. The 76ers, starting as the Syracuse Nationals before moving to Philadelphia, went to the playoffs every year from 1950 through 1971. This is how long the streak, all of it with Gregg Popovich as head coach of the Spurs, went: David Stern wasnt even halfway through his 30-year run as commissioner when the Spurs streak started. And the Spurs won 170 playoff games in that span; only seven franchises have more playoff wins in their entire history. There were 102 players who got into at least one Spurs playoff game during the streak, including current NBA head coaches Jacque Vaughn, Steve Kerr and Monty Williams.
Spurs help playoff chances, top Pelicans, Zion 122-113
Read full article: Spurs help playoff chances, top Pelicans, Zion 122-113A win by the Trail Blazers over Philadelphia would eliminate New Orleans from postseason consideration. Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry called it a Game 7-type game beforehand but stayed with the plan of playing Williamson in short bursts. In the fourth, Gentry took Williamson out with 6:53 left, putting him back in for the last-ditch try about two minutes later. Williamson scored the next eight points by himself, kick-starting what became a 28-12 run by the Pelicans to end the quarter. DeRozan scored inside on the next San Antonio possession, and a late 8-0 spurt by the Spurs sealed the deal.
Masked man: Spurs' Popovich wears face covering for game
Read full article: Masked man: Spurs' Popovich wears face covering for gamePopovich was not serving as head coach for the game against the Milwaukee Bucks. It is unclear if Popovich will wear a mask for the entirety of the Spurs time at Disney. Popovich was the coach who spoke in the teams pregame news conference and followed NBA rules by wearing a mask in that availability. GIANNIS' FOULSBucks star and reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo had five first-half fouls in his team's scrimmage opener against San Antonio. The last time a player had five first-half fouls in an NBA game that counted was Dec. 7, 2013, when Utah's Mike Harris did it against Sacramento.
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich denounces killing of George Floyd, joins NBA coaches committee on racial injustice
Read full article: Spurs coach Gregg Popovich denounces killing of George Floyd, joins NBA coaches committee on racial injusticeSAN ANTONIO Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has joined a committee of NBA coaches tasked to work with local and community leaders to find solutions on racial injustice and reform. The committee also includes Golden State Warriors head coach and former Spurs player Steve Kerr. "As NBA coaches -- both head and assistant coaches -- we lead groups of men, most of whom are African American, and we see, hear and share their feelings of disgust, frustration, helplessness and anger. As NBA coaches, we cannot treat this as an isolated incident of outrage. According to ESPN, the NBCA will begin discussions this week on how the committee can begin immediate action items across cities.
Affidavit: Man who stole autographed Tim Duncan shoes tied to thefts at San Antonio schools
Read full article: Affidavit: Man who stole autographed Tim Duncan shoes tied to thefts at San Antonio schoolsSAN ANTONIO – A man who San Antonio police say stole autographed Tim Duncan basketball shoes from a local mattress store is accused of stealing laptops from a school district days later. Medina was first arrested Monday in the alleged theft of the basketball shoes on May 14 at Miracle Mattress. Affidavit: Man stole autographed Tim Duncan shoes from mattress store, put them on OfferUp the next dayDistrict police went to a pawn shop the following day and the manager said a man tried to sell “numerous” graphing calculators, the affidavit states. Surveillance footage captured him taking the autographed shoes, worth $7,500, from a display case and running out the back door, the affidavit states. The following day, the man put the shoes up for sale in the online marketplace OfferUp, investigators said.
Spurs get Tim Duncan first win as acting head coach
Read full article: Spurs get Tim Duncan first win as acting head coachSan Antonio Spurs acting head coach Tim Duncan, left, talks to San Antonio Spurs forward DeMar DeRozan in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, March 3, 2020. He got his first victory as an acting head coach on Tuesday night. “It's night and day to be in the big boy chair,” said Duncan, who normally serves as an assistant coach. “I wouldn't be sitting here (as a head coach) if it wasn't for that guy,” Borrego said. The Hornets came back and Rozier cut the Spurs' lead to one with a driving layup with 42 seconds left.
Spurs great Tim Duncan will Soon add Basketball Hall of Fame to resume
Read full article: Spurs great Tim Duncan will Soon add Basketball Hall of Fame to resumeCHICAGO – Considered by many as the best power forward of all time, Spurs great Tim Duncan is now one step closer to induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The eight finalists for the Class of 2020 election were announced today at NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago. “He’s the greatest Spur of all time,” said George ‘Iceman’ Gervin, a 1996 Hall of Fame inductee. “He’s one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Gervin, an NBA legend and one of the Spurs’ all-time greats himself, is thrilled Duncan will soon join the Hall of Fame.
Spurs drop 7th in row, longest skid since Pop’s 1st season
Read full article: Spurs drop 7th in row, longest skid since Pop’s 1st seasonSan Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills, left, tries to get past Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans (42) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)WASHINGTON, DC – Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs are in the midst of a seven-game losing streak, their longest skid since he took over as the team’s coach more than 20 years ago. “All in all, if you score 132 points, you should probably have a pretty good chance to win a game. In the ensuing draft, the Spurs took Tim Duncan, who starred for the team and now is an assistant to Popovich. San Antonio has made the playoffs in each of the past 22 seasons, claiming five NBA championships in that time.
'Not here to make history,’ Popovich says after Duncan becomes acting head coach, not Hammon
Read full article: 'Not here to make history,’ Popovich says after Duncan becomes acting head coach, not HammonPopovich’s ejection led to the presumption that Becky Hammon would take over as acting head coach, but it was in fact Tim Duncan, who took over in that role. It was unclear at the time of Popovich’s ejection who would take lead, but the Spurs head coach clarified who was running the team after the game. Had Hammon taken over, she would have made history by becoming the first woman to serve as head coach of a major men’s professional sports team in the United States. Spurs analyst Matt Bonner said during the postgame broadcast that Duncan essentially served as acting head coach because he had scouted the Trailblazers. Spurs officials said during the game that a three-coach committee consisting of Duncan, Hammon and Will Hardy took over head coaching duties.
Trail Blazers beat Spurs 121-116 after Popovich’s ejection
Read full article: Trail Blazers beat Spurs 121-116 after Popovich’s ejectionSAN ANTONIO – CJ McCollum scored 32 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the San Antonio Spurs 121-116 on Saturday night to spoil Tim Duncan’s first shot at coaching following Gregg Popovich’s ejection. Damian Lillard added 22 points and Hassan Whiteside had 21 points for Portland (5-8), which snapped a four-game skid in San Antonio. San Antonio rallied to take a 111-104 lead with 4 minutes remaining but couldn’t hold on. … The Blazers lost 113-110 in San Antonio on Oct. 28 when Lillard’s 3-pointer at the buzzer rattled out of the rim. Spurs: The Spurs entered the season with a losing record for only 65 days since 1998.
Spurs look to bounce back against rival Rockets
Read full article: Spurs look to bounce back against rival RocketsSAN ANTONIO – When the San Antonio Spurs hit the floor against the Houston Rockets, Tim Duncan will not be in uniform for the second game in a row. According to Gregg Popovich, Duncan is rehabbing the knee and as a part of his rehab has had an MRI, but Popovich would not reveal any results. The Spurs will try and bounce back after that brutal loss to Golden State with a win Wednesday night. The Spurs lost to the Warriors Monday by 30 points, 120-90, ending their 13-game overall winning streak. So far this season the Spurs and Rockets have split the season series, both winning on their home floor.