[106], In 2018, the Spurs began training camp without a member of the Big Three for the first time since the 199798 season. Nov 10 @ NYK, SAS (6-1) beat NYK, 120-89, 8. It was the first season of full ownership for Red McCombs, who was an original investor in the team and helped solidify local ownership for the team. While it was thought that Robinson's arrival would make the Spurs respectable again, no one expected what happened in his rookie season. With a tied score of 111111 with 0.8 seconds remaining, Duncan made a 12-foot jumpshot to defeat the Grizzlies. As disastrous as the 199697 season was for the Spurs, the off-season proved to be the opposite. [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. [444] In the 1999 and 2001 draft, the Spurs drafted Manu Ginbili from Argentina and Tony Parker from France respectively. In the 1999 and 2001 draft, the Spurs drafted Manu Ginbili from Argentina and Tony Parker from France respectively. All Rights Reserved. After a steal from Ginbili, James hit two free throws after being fouled by Duncan, and when Ginbili missed a subsequent 3-pointer, Dwyane Wade hit one out of two from the free-throw line to put the game on ice, as the Heat would win their second straight championship.[74]. Nov 15 @ UTA, SAS (9-1) beat UTA, 91-82, 12. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. [2] Background [ edit] He improved his nightly numbers every season, drawing interest from NBA scouts for his ability to stretch the floor, handle the ball, and make high-level passing reads. Head Coach: Gregg Popovich (Air Force Academy '70) Assistant Coaches: P.J. However, by the time the playoffs rolled around, Duncan was ready to return. [51] The following game, the Spurs bowed down to the home team, the Golden State Warriors, 10698. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 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. Robinson was named the league's Most Valuable Player. The Tarkanian experiment proved a flop, as the coach was fired 20 games into the 199293 season with the Spurs record at 911. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Early on in the third period, Gervin scored his 58 points on the way to 63 capturing the scoring title. 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 In the 199394 season, the Spurs' first in the newly built Alamodome, Lucas led the team to a 5527 record but the team suffered a loss in the first round of the playoffs, which led to the immediate firing of Lucas as head coach. Data Provided By That night Gervin knew that he needed 58 points against the Jazz in New Orleans. 2012-13 San Antonio Spurs Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 58-24, Finished 1st in NBA Southwest Division Coach: Gregg Popovich (58-24) Executive: R.C. Oct 30 @ GSW, SAS (1-1) lost to GSW, 98-106, 4. The team finished the season with a 5133 record and finished in second place in the West. [55] Three days after, the Spurs were dealt by the visiting Trail Blazers their first home loss of the season. Duncan was named the NBA Finals MVP. They also wore ABA throwbacks of Chaparrals team. Wilkins would play his lone season in 199697 for San Antonio, knowing his minutes and playing time would greatly diminish next season. Mar 12 @ MIN, SAS (45-18) beat MIN, 111-99, 66. [103] The Spurs signed forwards Dante Cunningham and Quincy Pondexter,[104] guard Marco Belinelli, and re-signed guard Bryn Forbes,[105] and forward Rudy Gay. Prior to the season, the Spurs traded fan-favorite Elliott to the Detroit Pistons in return for rebounding star Dennis Rodman. Mar 4, SAS (41-18) lost to PHO, 97-104, 61. Feb 20 @ DAL, SAS (37-17) lost to DAL, 87-95, 58. [144] Another variation, this time in black, was unveiled for the 201516 season. Dec 18 @ SEA, SAS (15-10) beat SEA, 91-88, 26. Or write about sports? Attendance: [71] The Spurs finished the regular season second in the Western Conference behind the Oklahoma City Thunder with a record of 5824, and swept the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round, 40. . The team became a perennial playoff presence, although unable to advance further than the second round of the NBA playoffs under Brown's tutelage. BallerTV Live Streaming. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. The 2013-14 San Antonio Spurs roster for the NBA regular season and playoffs The Spurs reached the Western Conference Finals, but lost to the eventual NBA Champion Houston Rockets. [111], On March 11, 2020, the NBA suspended the 201920 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic after Utah Jazz player Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19. [75] Hammon became the first full-time female coach in any of the four major U.S. professional leagues.[76]. (Series Stats)Won NBA Western Conference Finals (4-2) versus Dallas Mavericks The fourth-year forward averaged 4.1 points in 42 appearnces this season. [38] The next game, Sean Elliott recorded 23 points and David Robinson added 18 points and 19 rebounds as the Spurs got their first win of the season against the visiting New Jersey Nets.[39]. Apr 4 @ TOR, SAS (56-20) beat TOR, 124-98, 77. Apr 20 @ UTA, SAS (29-12) beat UTA, 83-69, 44. Mar 20 @ DAL, SAS (48-19) beat DAL, 112-110, 68. AT&T Center CAVS-SPURS RESEARCH NOTES. Jeremy Sochan was the scorer of 22 points along with 3 assists. San Antonio Spurs scores, news, schedule, players, stats, rumors, depth charts and more on RealGM.com . However, the 198990 season was notable for several reasons. Dec 14 @ UTA, SAS (19-4) beat UTA, 100-84, 24. C. 22. Championship +1100, Over-Under Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has suffered a season-ending left Achilles tear, his agent told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Mar 4 @ DAL, SAS (8-8) beat DAL, 95-79, 18. San Antonio played the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, which marked the third straight appearance in the Western Conference Finals for the Spurs, and defeated them in six games to advance to the Finals for a second straight year for a rematch with the Miami Heat. Feb 3 @ NOP, SAS (35-13) beat NOP, 102-95, 49. However, in the playoffs, the Spurs could never catch a break, losing to teams like the Washington Bullets, the Boston Celtics, the Houston Rockets, and the Los Angeles Lakers. In addition, from 1977 to 1981 a saddle-like striping was featured on the back of the home shorts. While both Duncan and Robinson played low-post roles, the two seamlessly meshed on the court. 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. Moreover, their gaudy attendance figures made them very attractive to the NBA, even though San Antonio, then as now, was a medium-sized market. Paired together, the 7'1"[40] Robinson and the 6'11"[41] Duncan became known as the Twin Towers. With the later additions of center Nazr Mohammed from New York (acquired in a midseason trade of Malik Rose), and veteran forward Glenn Robinson from free agency, alongside regulars Bruce Bowen, Robert Horry, Tony Parker, Manu Ginbili, and Tim Duncan, the Spurs would be near the top in the Western Conference all season, battling the Phoenix Suns for the best record in the NBA. They drafted rookie James Anderson from Oklahoma State with the 20th overall pick. The Spurs own the NBA rights to the players listed in the table below. [15] In the 201819 season, the Spurs matched an NBA record for most consecutive playoff appearances with 22. In the playoffs, the Spurs fell to the Pacers in six games.[33]. [146] Six teams in the NBA participate in these events. Robinson had one of the most successful rookie seasons for a center in NBA history, finishing the season as the unanimous Rookie of the Year while averaging 24.3 points and 12.0 rebounds. Mar 7 @ DEN, SAS (10-8) beat DEN, 106-96, 20. The Spurs, the Denver Nuggets, the Indiana Pacers and the New York Nets joined the NBA for the 197677 season. In the playoffs, the Chaparrals quickly fell to the New Orleans Buccaneers. Prior to the beginning of training camps, however, the NBA owners, led by commissioner David Stern, locked out the players in order to force a new collective bargaining agreement with the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA). Dec 25, SAS (22-7) lost to HOU, 98-111, 30. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Feb 8 @ CHA, SAS (37-14) beat CHA, 104-100, 52. With that win, the Spurs clinched a playoff spot for a 16th straight season. section: | slug: | sport: basketball | route: team_page_roster | Feb 9 @ MIN, SAS (2-2) lost to MIN, 70-74, 5. An unlikely and uncharacteristic series of mishaps would doom the Spurs down the stretch, including the benching of Duncan by Popovich at the end of regulation with the Spurs on defense. The fourth-year forward averaged 4.1 points in 42 appearnces this season. Nov 27 @ OKC, SAS (13-2) lost to OKC, 88-94, 16. The Spurs have won five NBA championships, all of them coming during the Tim Duncan era. 2013-2014 San Antonio Spurs Playoff Roster. The San Antonio Spurs are signing center Gorgui Dieng to a second 10-day contract, according to sources. For two decades, the San Antonio Spurs were one of the most impressive franchises in sports. 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. The Spurs would go on to capture five division titles in their first seven years in the NBA and became a perennial playoff participant. Record: Player Pos HT WT Birth Date Age Pre-Draft Team . Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Championship Years 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014 San Antonio Spurs History. The team was just as dominant in the playoffs, rolling through the Western Conference with a record of 111. We present them here for purely educational purposes. 527,357 (2nd of 29), NBA 1999 Playoffs: 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. The Spurs clinched the best record in the NBA with 62 wins, which included a franchise-record 19 straight wins in February and March. [69] However, Anderson was soon sitting out of the first half of the season due to injuries. The Spurs have always worn black on the road and white at home, except during the 197376 ABA seasons and their first NBA season when the home uniform was always silver. [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). On their first game of the season, they were defeated by the visiting Golden State Warriors despite a strong performance by David Robinson who recorded 27 points, 16 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 blocks for the Spurs. [145], At times throughout the season, the Spurs wear a jersey that says "Los Spurs" on the front, in recognition of Latino fans both at home and across the US and Latin America. As the 1980s progressed, the Spurs would see their shares of highs and lows. The Bucks released Mamukelashvili on Thursday. Attendance: This is the Cleveland Cavaliers' first . 7 defensive and 6 offensive rebounds. Feb 10 @ BRK, SAS (40-12) beat BRK, 111-86, 53. This made it the first time since the 1998 NBA Finals that the same two teams faced off in the Finals in consecutive years. Do you have a blog? Or write about sports? Some of the most notable moments of their rivalry include Charles Barkley's game-winning jump shot in the 1993 playoffs in the final game at the HemisFair Arena,[citation needed] Stephon Marbury's buzzer-beating three-pointer in Game 1 of the first round of the 2003 playoffs,[134] Robert Horry's hip check on Steve Nash in Game 4 of the 2007 playoffs,[135] Tim Duncan's game-tying three-pointer in Game 1 of the 2008 first round,[citation needed] and Goran Dragi's 23-point outburst in the fourth quarter of Game 3 in the West semifinals of the 2010 playoffs. Feb 19 @ POR, SAS (40-15) beat POR, 111-109, 56. San Antonio also disclosed they waived Isaiah Roby to clear a roster spot. [107] Despite losing Dejounte Murray for the season to an ACL tear,[108] the Spurs finished the 201819 season with a 4834 record and the seventh seed in the Western Conference, qualifying for the playoffs for the 22nd consecutive playoff season. In the week following the trade deadline, the Spurs also signed forward Boris Diaw after his contract was bought out by the Charlotte Bobcats, and former Portland Trail Blazers guard Patrick Mills who played for the Xinjiang Flying Tigers in the CBA during the lockout. [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. At press time, the Spurs, Rockets and Pistons had a combined record of 42 wins and 141 losses. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. (Series Stats)Lost NBA Finals (3-4) versus Miami Heat The following is a list of players, both past and current, who appeared at least in one game for the San Antonio Spurs National Basketball Association and American Basketball Association franchise. Jan 22, SAS (26-15) lost to MEM, 93-98, 42. RADIO: Spurs Radio WOAI 1200 AM. When the NBA moved to the Adidas Revolution 30 technology for the 201011 season, the Spurs changed to V-neck jerseys and eliminated striping on the shorts' beltline. During the 2014 off-season, the Spurs made headlines when they announced that they had hired Becky Hammon as an assistant coach, effective with her retirement as a player at the end of the 2014 WNBA season. Two days before the 2009 NBA draft, general manager R. C. Buford acted to address the team's age and health concerns[64] by acquiring 29-year-old swingman Richard Jefferson from the Milwaukee Bucks. [131][dubious discuss] The two teams met in the playoffs five times in six seasons, and one of the two teams advanced to the NBA Finals every year from 1999 to 2005. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 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. In 1993, local businessman Peter M. Holt and a group of 22 investors purchased the Spurs from Red McCombs for $75million. [13] From 19992000 to 201617, the Spurs won 50 games each season,[14] setting a record of 18 consecutive 50-win seasons. ODDS: The Jazz are 9.5 favorites over . On July 10, 2009, the Spurs signed Detroit Pistons power forward Antonio McDyess to a three-year deal worth approximately $15million in guaranteed money.[68]. Apr 6 @ DET, SAS (57-20) beat DET, 89-83, 80. The Spurs sent 38-year-old Bruce Bowen, 36-year-old Kurt Thomas, and 34-year-old Fabricio Oberto to the Bucks, who swapped Oberto to the Detroit Pistons for Amir Johnson. Pace: 94.2 (6th of 30), Off Rtg: 108.3 (7th of 30) Mar 4 @ CLE, SAS (44-16) beat CLE, 122-101, 63. Apr 13 @ DAL, SAS (25-12) lost to DAL, 86-92, 41. After the 198485 season, Gervin, who had been the Spurs' biggest star, was traded to the Chicago Bulls in what effectively signaled the end of the era that began when the Spurs first moved to San Antonio. 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. The match-up was the first between the two teams in the playoffs since the 1995 Western Conference Finals. Jan 8 @ SEA, SAS (22-13) beat SEA, 106-95, 36. 100+ Teams, 2 Day, 4+ Game Guarantee. Buford PTS/G: 103.0 (4th of 30) Opp PTS/G: 96.6 (11th of 30) SRS: 6.67 (3rd of 30) Pace: 94.2 (6th of 30) Mar 11 @ CHI, SAS (47-16) beat CHI, 104-96, 66. Apr 14 @ UTA, SAS (60-21) beat UTA, 91-83, 82. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Nov 30, SAS (14-3) lost to HOU, 106-112, 19. 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. . Mar 21 @ SAC, SAS (52-16) beat SAC, 99-79, 69. We present them here for purely educational purposes. In 2011, a change to the Spurs' philosophy set the stage for the next successful run in the club's history. They won three more in the span of five seasons between. The Spurs finished the 199596 season under Hill at 5923 and lost in the Western Conference semi-finals. Dec 12 @ UTA, SAS (18-5) lost to UTA, 96-99, 24. Apr 26 @ LAC, SAS (32-12) beat LAC, 94-88, 45. Jan 27 @ MIN, SAS (28-16) lost to MIN, 95-106, 45. In the Finals, the Spurs swept the Cleveland Cavaliers and captured their fourth title in nine years. Feb 6 @ MIN, SAS (39-11) beat MIN, 104-94, 51. Robinson missed the first month of the season due to a back injury. 9, the club's highest pick since it drafted Hall of Famer Tim. The Spurs finished with 5824 records for both the 200001 and 200102 seasons but found themselves suffering playoff ousters in both seasons from the eventual NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers, getting swept from the 2001 Conference Finals and losing in five games during the second round in 2002. Feb 1 @ MIA, SAS (31-16) beat MIA, 67-65, 48. [50] The Spurs finished the regular season with an NBA-best 3713 record (.740 win percentage), the only season during Duncan's tenure with the Spurs that the team did not win at least 50 games in a season, a feat that extended through the 201617 season. [92], The Spurs' 201718 season was overshadowed by an injury to star Kawhi Leonard and reports of ensuing disputes between Leonard and the Spurs regarding the handling of that injury. Apr 8 @ MIN, SAS (60-18) lost to MIN, 91-110, 79. Have the San Antonio Spurs gone by any other names? Dec 8 @ CHA, SAS (17-4) beat CHA, 132-102, 22. Apr 17, SAS (58-24) lost to MIN, 95-108, 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. Feb 27, SAS (45-14) lost to PHO, 101-105, 63. Jan 7 @ MEM, SAS (27-8) beat MEM, 110-108, 38. 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. Find out more. Midwest Division, PTS/G: Coming off their second NBA Championship, the retirement of David Robinson left a void in San Antonio's daunting defense, while playoff hero Steve Kerr and veteran forward Danny Ferry also retired. Pace: 88.6 (19th of 29), Off Rtg: 104.0 (11th of 29) Def Rtg: 95.0 (1st of 29) The Spurs finished their inaugural season under that banner with a 4539 record, good for third place in the Western Division. Mar 26, SAS (55-16) beat DEN, 108-103, 72. The Spurs would go on to win the 2014 NBA championship in five games (41). [150] In 2022, the Spurs replaced their silver "Statement" uniforms with a black one, but with silver letters, a new "SATX" wordmark, a new "Texas spur" alternate logo, and grayscale patterns inspired from traditional serapes and saddle blankets. Won NBA Western Conference First Round (4-2) versus Phoenix Suns The Spurs, playing with nine new players, struggled early as they missed the presence of Robinson while the new players struggled to fit in, as they held a 910 record on December 3. Opp PTS/G: The Spurs used this selection on United States Naval Academy standout David Robinson. Dec 30 @ NYK, SAS (19-12) lost to NYK, 95-96, 32. Until the 198889 NBA season, the road uniform had "San Antonio" on the front while the home uniform featured the team nickname adopted from the Spurs logo; from 1973 to 1982, the road uniform lettering was black with silver trim. Apr 8 @ HOU, SAS (24-10) beat HOU, 92-83, 35. Southwest Division, PTS/G: Jan 7 @ NOH, SAS (27-10) lost to NOH, 88-95, 39. Do you have a sports website? Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Apr 13 @ PHO, SAS (59-21) lost to PHO, 85-92, 81. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. 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. [126] In addition, longtime Spur Patty Mills left the team in free agency,[127] and the Spurs signed sharpshooter Doug McDermott. It was also the first time that they had advanced to the Finals in consecutive years. Jan 9 @ POR, SAS (22-14) lost to POR, 87-90, 38. The San Antonio Spurs, a professional basketball team in the Southwest Division of the National Basketball Association's Western Conference, began play as the Dallas Chaparrals, a charter team of the American Basketball Association, in 1967. . Attendance: He posted 20.3 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game, earning an invitation to the G League Next Up Game at All-Star Weekend.