Dec 16 @ LAC, SAS (14-10) lost to LAC, 79-91, 25. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. The early Spurs were led by ABA veteran James Silas, and the team grew stronger by acquiring Swen Nater (who would go on to win the Rookie of the Year award) and George Gervin from the Virginia Squires in January. The Spurs held three first-round picks and one second-round pick entering the draft. Ranking the San Antonio Spurs' 5 Championship Wins - Sportscasting [44] Both Robinson and Duncan were skilled offensive players,[45] and the Twin Towers also anchored the Spurs' formidable defense. Feb 6 @ BRK, SAS (36-14) lost to BRK, 89-103, 51. [438][439][440][441] In some borderline cases, the NBA takes into consideration whether a player desires to be identified as international. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. His coaching propelled the team to a 3922 finish over the rest of the regular season, and the team reached the Western Conference semi-finals. Dec 18 @ SEA, SAS (15-10) beat SEA, 91-88, 26. Apr 16, SAS (62-20) lost to LAL, 100-113, 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. Mar 26, SAS (18-10) lost to TOR, 91-93, 34. Feb 6 @ MIN, SAS (39-11) beat MIN, 104-94, 51. The team decided to sell the team to a different city, and the Chaparrals had to choose between San Antonio and El Paso. 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. 1998-99 San Antonio Spurs Roster and Stats - Basketball-Reference.com They also set a franchise record for most wins in a season with 67 and an NBA record for most home wins in a season with 40 (tying the 198586 Boston Celtics 401 home record). [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. Jan 7 @ MEM, SAS (27-8) beat MEM, 110-108, 38. 90.4 (3rd of 29), SRS: 5.65 (3rd of 29) He recorded 13 rebounds. Just as it appeared the Spurs would cruise toward the playoffs their season suddenly hit a bump in the road when Tim Duncan suffered an ankle injury. After Rex Hughes filled the coaching shoes for one game, NBA veteran John Lucas was named head coach. Apr 12, SAS (58-21) beat SAC, 108-101, 80. 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. Carmelo lists three former Spurs on International Dream Team. The Spurs, the Denver Nuggets, the Indiana Pacers and the New York Nets joined the NBA for the 197677 season. 2002-03 San Antonio Spurs Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 60-22, Finished 1st in NBA Midwest Division Coach: Gregg Popovich (60-22) Executive: R.C. The Spurs, however, were swept out of the playoffs in the following round by the Phoenix Suns. The team was just as dominant in the playoffs, rolling through the Western Conference with a record of 111. Feb 19 @ SAC, SAS (43-12) beat SAC, 108-102, 56. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The distinctive logo of the word Spurs in Eurostile font, with the stylized spur substituting for the letter U, has been a part of the team's identity since their move to San Antonio. Following the season, LaMarcus Aldridge was named to the All-NBA Second Team[98] and point guard Dejounte Murray was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team. The Spurs (located in a city with a large Hispanic population) were one of the first NBA teams to wear these branded jerseys. . [53] The next game, the Spurs were on the road to face the winless Memphis Grizzlies. Find out more. Mar 4 @ CLE, SAS (44-16) beat CLE, 122-101, 63. [126] In addition, longtime Spur Patty Mills left the team in free agency,[127] and the Spurs signed sharpshooter Doug McDermott. [24][25][26], The San Antonio Spurs started out as the Dallas Chaparrals of the original version of the American Basketball Association (ABA). Net Rtg: +9.0 (1st of 29), Preseason Odds: Feb 11 @ CLE, SAS (2-3) lost to CLE, 89-99, 6. The following is a list of international players who have played for the Spurs, listed by their national team affiliation. Visit ESPN to view the San Antonio Spurs team roster for the current season. Bold denotes still active with the team. In 2011, a change to the Spurs' philosophy set the stage for the next successful run in the club's history. San Antonio Spurs, American professional basketball team established in 1967 that is based in San Antonio, Texas. Oct 31 @ NOH, SAS (1-0) beat NOH, 99-95, 5. The Spurs would go on to capture five division titles in their first seven years in the NBA and became a perennial playoff participant. On March 14, the Spurs playoff spirits got a lift when Sean Elliott, who received a kidney transplant from his brother prior to the season, returned and played in the last 19 games. The shorts featured turquoise diamonds in homage to the George Gervin-era uniforms, and the logo on the left leg honored the Dallas Chaparrals. 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. Apr 10 @ DEN, SAS (57-21) lost to DEN, 86-96, 79. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. Data Provided By San Antonio Spurs scores, news, schedule, players, stats, rumors, depth charts and more on RealGM.com . [106], In 2018, the Spurs began training camp without a member of the Big Three for the first time since the 199798 season. The Spurs held three picks in the second round in the 2009 draft. Southwest Division, PTS/G: 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. Attendance: In the playoffs, the Spurs defeated the Suns, Lakers and Mavericks en route to facing the New Jersey Nets in the NBA Finals. In the 2014 NBA draft, they selected Kyle Anderson out of UCLA as the 30th overall pick. Although San Antonio proper had over 650,000 people at the time (and has since grown to become the seventh-largest city in the United States), the surrounding suburban and rural areas have never been much larger than the city itself. 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. The Spurs faced hurdles but would make it to the Western Conference Finals, but lose to the Lakers in five games. Additionally, the 198889 season featured the debut of Larry Brown as the Spurs head coach who moved to San Antonio after winning the NCAA National Championship with Kansas in 1988. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [121] At one point, the 20202021 Spurs held a record of 2216; however, the team faltered down the stretch,[46] and finished the season with a 3339 record. Dec 21, SAS (21-6) lost to OKC, 100-113, 29. Feb 22 @ GSW, SAS (44-13) lost to GSW, 101-107, 58. San Antonio Spurs Playoff Roster - RealGM 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. Nov 26 @ WAS, SAS (12-3) beat WAS, 118-92, 16. Learn more and register, Height of bar is margin of victory Mouseover bar for details Click for box score Grouped by Month, 1. [151] Also during the season, the Spurs wore a turquiose "City" uniform with elements based on the uniforms worn in the 1996 NBA All-Star Game. In 2018, Former Spurs point guard Tony Parker expressed his gratitude for San Antonio while also conveying his appreciation for Popovich's leadership in his heartfelt letter for The Players' Tribune. These three international players, Duncan, Ginbili and Parker, played together from 2002 until Duncan's retirement in 2016, became All-Stars and led the Spurs to four NBA titles. (Series Stats)Won NBA Western Conference Semifinals (4-2) versus Los Angeles Lakers Playing a shortened 50-game season, the Spurs won their first two games of the season, against the Kings and the Timberwolves respectively. However, in the playoffs, the Spurs would be stunned in six games by the Washington Bullets despite an outstanding series from Gervin who averaged 33.2 points per game. Throughout the 2022 season, the Spurs will celebrate the club's 50th anniversary. [116][117] The Spurs finished the COVID-shortened[118] season with a record of 3239. 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. TSHA | San Antonio Spurs - Handbook of Texas 100+ Teams, 2 Day, 4+ Game Guarantee. Duncan quickly emerged as a dominant force in the NBA during the 199798 season, averaging 21.1 points and 11.9 rebounds per game as a power forward. The series against the Nets marked the first time two former ABA teams played each other for the NBA Championship. Dec 30 @ DAL, SAS (24-8) beat DAL, 111-86, 34. The owners of the Spirits of St. Louis received a portion of all television profits during their NBA tenure, which amounted to approximately one-seventh of the Spurs' television profit every year. Mar 26, SAS (55-16) beat DEN, 108-103, 72. Southwest Division, PTS/G: The Bucks released Mamukelashvili on Thursday. They were allowed to move the team to San Antonio immediately, but would return the team to Dallas if no purchase occurred by 1975. Mar 16, SAS (50-16) beat UTA, 122-104, 67. 92.8 (13th of 29) Feb 14 @ LAL, SAS (35-16) beat LAL, 103-95, 52. In 201011, the Spurs finished 6121 to be the first seed, but an injury to Ginbili in the final regular season game took a toll on the team, and they were upset by the eighth-seeded Memphis Grizzlies. ODDS: The Jazz are 9.5 favorites over . WHEN: Friday, Feb 25, 2023 - 8 p.m. CT. WHERE: Vivint Arena, (Salt Lake City, UT) TV: Bally Sports Southwest, League Pass. The Spurs struggled during the first half of the 200607 season, which led to discussions of trading away veteran players to build for the future. They gained a new rival in the form of the Houston Rockets, who had played in Texas for five years prior to the merger. 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. Feb 20 @ DAL, SAS (37-17) lost to DAL, 87-95, 58. 1999 NBA Finals - Wikipedia They would battle all year for the top spot in the Western Conference, as they ended the season on another strong note winning their final 11 games. Name POS Age HT WT College Salary; Dominick Barlow 26. In 200304 and later in 200607, they wore silver throwback jerseys to honor their late 1970s team. The Spurs finished with the NBA's best record at 6220, cracking the 60-win mark for the first time in franchise history. Jan 2 @ MIL, SAS (26-8) beat MIL, 117-110, 35. The Tarkanian experiment proved a flop, as the coach was fired 20 games into the 199293 season with the Spurs record at 911. Apr 1 @ MEM, SAS (55-19) lost to MEM, 90-92, 76. [133], Since 1992, the Spurs and the Phoenix Suns have met 10 times in the playoffs, in which the Spurs have won six series and the Suns have won four. Mar 4 @ DAL, SAS (8-8) beat DAL, 95-79, 18. [148] However, the Spurs retired their camouflage-style "City" uniforms prior to the 202021 season in favor of a design influenced by the team's 19892002 "Fiesta" era. Apr 10 @ PHO, SAS (24-11) lost to PHO, 84-110, 37. Mar 18, SAS (47-19) lost to NYK, 97-105, 67. Created by and portrayed for 21 years by Tim Derk,[153] Coyote is known for his slapstick humor, rehearsed skits and previous dance numbers with Spurs' cheerleaders, the Silver Dancers, who were replaced in 2018 after 26 years. Def Rtg: 99.7 (3rd of 29) (Series Stats)Lost NBA Finals (3-4) versus Miami Heat Do you have a blog? Wilkins would play his lone season in 199697 for San Antonio, knowing his minutes and playing time would greatly diminish next season. Nov 14 @ PHI, SAS (5-4) lost to PHI, 94-99, 10. Find out more. [28], While the Chaparrals had been modestly successful on the court, they were sinking financially by their third season. The Spurs would stay hot through December as they established a 256 record entering the New Year. Visit ESPN to view the San Antonio Spurs team stats for the 2022-23 season. The Bucks released Mamukelashvili on Thursday. San Antonio Spurs roster. Jan 11 @ MEM, SAS (28-11) lost to MEM, 98-101, 43. Nov 1 @ LAL, SAS (2-0) beat LAL, 91-85, 3. Few observers could have predicted how far the Spurs would fall during the 199697 season, especially with the signing of Dominique Wilkins. San Antonio Spurs - Wikipedia Feb 13 @ CLE, SAS (42-12) beat CLE, 96-95, 55. The 2022-23 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. Jan 28 @ HOU, SAS (33-12) lost to HOU, 90-97, 46. Lucas was replaced by former Pacers coach Bob Hill for the 199495 season. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Attendance: The Spurs would win Games 1 and 2 at home, but drop the next two in Los Angeles. Opp PTS/G: It was the first time the Spurs swept the Finals, the first Championship in. 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.