The Spurs finished their inaugural season under that banner with a 4539 record, good for third place in the Western Division. The first two games in San Antonio were both Spurs' victories as Ginbili led the way with 26 and 27 points respectively. [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. 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. Feb 16 @ SAC, SAS (36-16) beat SAC, 104-101, 54. Jan 3 @ NYK, SAS (26-9) lost to NYK, 83-100, 37. [138] In Game Five, all-star small forward Kawhi Leonard suffered an injury to his right ankle in the third quarter, resulting in him sitting out for the closing portions of the game. As the 1980s progressed, the Spurs would see their shares of highs and lows. Find out more. At press time, the Spurs, Rockets and Pistons had a combined record of 42 wins and 141 losses. In Game 6, the Spurs were on the verge of winning their fifth NBA title. The fourth-year forward averaged 4.1 points in 42 appearnces this season. 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. Championship +1200, Over-Under Pace: 88.6 (19th of 29), Off Rtg: 104.0 (11th of 29) Nov 28 @ ORL, SAS (13-3) beat ORL, 110-89, 17. Dec 10 @ TOR, SAS (16-4) beat TOR, 116-103, 21. Feb 6 @ DEN, SAS (33-16) beat DEN, 83-74, 50. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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]. 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. The Spurs compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league's Western Conference Southwest Division. No. While both Duncan and Robinson played low-post roles, the two seamlessly meshed on the court. The team's primary colors were changed from the red, white, and blue of the Chaparrals to the now-familiar black, silver and white motif of the Spurs, with the branding taking effect for the 197374 season. Dec 18 @ DEN, SAS (19-8) lost to DEN, 106-112, 32. [137] In Game Two of the series, starting point guard Tony Parker suffered a ruptured quadriceps tendon, forcing him to miss the remainder of the playoffs. Do you have a blog? The Spurs would stay hot through December as they established a 256 record entering the New Year. For the full season-by-season history, see List of San Antonio Spurs seasons. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. (Series Stats)Won NBA Western Conference Finals (4-2) versus Dallas Mavericks Nov 16 @ CLE, SAS (6-4) beat CLE, 90-77, 15. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Apr 13 @ PHO, SAS (59-21) lost to PHO, 85-92, 81. Nov 14 @ PHI, SAS (5-4) lost to PHI, 94-99, 10. Jan 19 @ ATL, SAS (32-11) beat ATL, 98-93, 44. Buford PTS/G: 95.8 (12th of 29) Opp PTS/G: 90.4 (3rd of 29) SRS: 5.65 (3rd of 29) Pace: 90.0 (20th of 29) [51] The following game, the Spurs bowed down to the home team, the Golden State Warriors, 10698. The Spurs cruised through the first round, while the first-seeded Dallas Mavericks were upset. Coached by player/coach Cliff Hagan, the Dallas Chaparrals were one of 11 teams to take the floor in the inaugural season of the upstart ABA. 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. Since becoming the San Antonio Spurs in 1973, the team colors have been black, silver and white. 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. [22] The Spurs have consistently posted winning road records during this period, including an NBA-record longest single road-trip winning streak (eight games out of nine, achieved in 2003). 55.5, Arena: On their first game of the season, the Spurs were defeated by the home team, Oklahoma City Thunder, despite a 32 point-performance from Kawhi Leonard [77] Two days after, Duncan and Leonard led the Spurs towards a 10275 win over the visiting Brooklyn Nets. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. 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. 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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. Join our linker program. [438] 52 international players have played for the Spurs. May 5 @ GSW, SAS (37-13) beat GSW, 88-81, 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 25 @ DEN, SAS (18-9) beat DEN, 86-65, 28. 6' 9" 230 lbs. 6 jersey to be retired throughout NBA", "NBA permanently retires Bill Russell's No. Championship +450, Arena: Faced with a third straight loss in Detroit, the Spurs would play tougher in Game 5, which would go into overtime. 527,357 (2nd of 29), NBA 1999 Playoffs: Dec 30 @ NYK, SAS (19-12) lost to NYK, 95-96, 32. This version of the Spurs was very different from the team that had won the title a few years earlier. The series against the Nets marked the first time two former ABA teams played each other for the NBA Championship. With several holes to fill in their rotation, the Spurs would make several key signings in the off-season. Feb 14 @ LAL, SAS (35-16) beat LAL, 103-95, 52. Mar 18, SAS (47-19) lost to NYK, 97-105, 67. Meanwhile, backup point guard Speedy Claxton left for the Golden State Warriors, and Stephen Jackson left for the Atlanta Hawks. Learn more and register, Height of bar is margin of victory Mouseover bar for details Click for box score Grouped by Month, 2. During the 197778 season, Gervin battled David Thompson of the Denver Nuggets all year long for the NBA scoring title. We present them here for purely educational purposes. 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 Opp PTS/G: Find out more. The Western Conference champion San Antonio Spurs took on the Eastern Conference champion New York Knicks for the title, with the Spurs holding home court advantage. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. section: | slug: | sport: basketball | route: team_page_roster | Gervin got off to a good start by scoring 20 points in the first quarter. Mar 31 @ IND, SAS (58-16) beat IND, 103-77, 76. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. Since the 1997-1998 season, they have had a winning percentage equivalent to a 50 win season (this measurement. Record: Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Kawhi Leonard signed a multi-year contract with the San Antonio Spurs on December 13, 2011. The Spurs held three first-round picks and one second-round pick entering the draft. 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. [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. [112] On June 4, it was announced that the season would restart on July 31 for the Spurs and 21 other teams in the NBA Bubble, and would finish no later than October 12. Despite the injury issues, the Spurs were able to send Game Five to overtime. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 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. Leonard missed the first 27 games of the 201718 season with a right quadriceps injury. 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. Toward the end of the game, however, and despite a 24-point, 12 rebound effort, Duncan failed to convert on two attempts to tie the game: a missed layup and missed tip-in that allowed LeBron James to hit a jumper and increase the Heat's lead to 9288. Throughout the 2022 season, the Spurs will celebrate the club's 50th anniversary. [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. 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We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Do you have a sports website? The Spurs became the first former ABA team to reach and win the NBA Finals. 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. Full San Antonio Spurs roster for the 2022-23 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. Jan 2 @ MIL, SAS (26-8) beat MIL, 117-110, 35. The Spurs, however, were swept out of the playoffs in the following round by the Phoenix Suns. [23], When the Spurs have won the NBA title, the team's victory parades have been boat trips on the San Antonio River Walk. Lucas was replaced by former Pacers coach Bob Hill for the 199495 season. [100] On July 18, 2018, Leonard and Danny Green were traded to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Pltl and a protected 2019 first-round draft pick. Once again, the Spurs would get challenged within their own division by the Dallas Mavericks as they held the two best records in the Western Conference all season, battling for first place. The Spurs have had past success in finding foreign talent; some examples of this success include the selections of second-rounder Manu Ginbili (57th overall in 1999) and first-rounder Tony Parker (28th overall in 2001), who both went on to become All-Stars. Led by Robinson, 1989 draftee Sean Elliott from Arizona, and trade acquisition Terry Cummings from the Milwaukee Bucks, the Spurs achieved the biggest one-season turnaround in NBA history, finishing with a record of 5626vaulting from the worst record in franchise history to the best in franchise history. 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. However, the Oklahoma City Thunder would end up winning the next four games in the West Finals, to take the series 42. Dec 13 @ POR, SAS (18-6) lost to POR, 90-98, 26. 735,970 (11th of 29), NBA 2003 Playoffs: [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. [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. Aside from the "Big Three" of Duncan, Ginbili and Parker, the number of international players in the Spurs roster also grew in the 2000s. Dec 31 @ WAS, SAS (19-13) lost to WAS, 103-105, 34. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. All rights reserved. After their disappointing second-round collapse, the Spurs looked to regain the NBA crown. Net Rtg: +9.0 (1st of 29), Preseason Odds: Nov 29 @ MIA, SAS (13-4) lost to MIA, 100-105, 21. 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. List of the last five seasons completed by the Spurs. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Apr 11, SAS (62-18) beat PHO, 112-104, 81. 30 Teams in 30 Days: San Antonio Spurs After trading All-Star Dejounte Murray and missing the playoffs for 3rd straight season, San Antonio begins process of rebuilding for the future. [15] In the 201819 season, the Spurs matched an NBA record for most consecutive playoff appearances with 22. After going scoreless in the first half, Robert Horry hit a clutch three-point shot with nine seconds remaining to give the Spurs a dramatic 9695 win. The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio. [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. Mar 12 @ MIN, SAS (49-16) lost to MIN, 83-107, 67. 37 pick,[67] taking Miami Hurricanes shooting guard Jack McClinton and point/shooting guard Nando de Colo from France with the No. The Spurs faced hurdles but would make it to the Western Conference Finals, but lose to the Lakers in five games. 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. 105.4 (6th of 30) 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. AT&T Center 755,700 (10th of 30), NBA 2013 Playoffs: [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. (Series Stats)Won NBA Western Conference Semifinals (4-2) versus Los Angeles Lakers Event Coverage by Texas Basketball Scouts. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Feb 19 @ LAL, SAS (4-5) lost to LAL, 94-106, 11. Buford PTS/G: 105.4 (6th of 30) Opp PTS/G: 97.6 (6th of 30) SRS: 8.00 (1st of 30) Pace: 95.0 (10th of 30) The lone bright spot was Wilkins, leading the team in scoring with an average of 18.2 points per game. Elliott also missed more than half the season due to injury. 62-20, Finished 1st in NBA Opp PTS/G: 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. Few observers could have predicted how far the Spurs would fall during the 199697 season, especially with the signing of Dominique Wilkins. Playing a shortened 50-game season, the Spurs won their first two games of the season, against the Kings and the Timberwolves respectively. 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. WHEN: Friday, Feb 25, 2023 - 8 p.m. CT. WHERE: Vivint Arena, (Salt Lake City, UT) TV: Bally Sports Southwest, League Pass. [152], The Coyote has been the Spurs' mascot since 1983. The 2013-14 San Antonio Spurs roster for the NBA regular season and playoffs [149] The Spurs reprised the "Fiesta" theme for the 202122 season, but mixed in a few elements from previous uniforms. Feb 12 @ BOS, SAS (38-15) beat BOS, 104-92, 54. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. It was Lucas' first NBA coaching assignment, although he had gained recognition in league circles for his success in helping NBA players rehab from drug abuse. The Spurs have won five NBA championships, all of them coming during the Tim Duncan era. Gervin and Silas took that style to heart, as the Spurs became an exciting fast-break team. In the first round of the playoffs, the eighth-seeded Dallas Mavericks surprised the Spurs by taking the series to seven games, but the Spurs prevailed in convincing fashion in the deciding Game 7. McCombs made national headlines during the summer of 1992 with the hiring of former UNLV head coach Jerry Tarkanian. Jan 9 @ POR, SAS (22-14) lost to POR, 87-90, 38. (Series Stats)Won NBA Western Conference Semifinals (4-1) versus Portland Trail Blazers Mar 16 @ SAC, SAS (14-8) beat SAC, 121-109, 23. The seventh-seeded Spurs would once again battle the Mavericks in the first round of the playoffs. [96] Leonard did not play again in 2018. 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). In the playoffs, the Spurs fell to the Pacers in six games.[33]. Jan 13 @ NOP, SAS (30-8) beat NOP, 101-95, 40. With the third-worst record in the league, the Spurs won the NBA draft lottery, which gave them the top pick in the 1997 draft. 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. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. [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. In the 1999 and 2001 draft, the Spurs drafted Manu Ginbili from Argentina and Tony Parker from France respectively. Dec 10 @ HOU, SAS (18-4) beat HOU, 134-126, 23. ", "San Antonio Spurs officially become 'best' franchise in NBA history", "These Are the 5 Winningest Franchises in Modern Day American Sports", "The San Antonio Spurs' near-two-decade streak of 50-win seasons is over", "Spurs Extend League Record For 50-Win Seasons to 18 Straight", "Spurs match record by making playoffs 22nd straight year", "In San Antonio, success is spelled S-P-U-R-S", "Incredible! The Spurs used their pick to select Wake Forest product and consensus All-American Tim Duncan. [132], The rivalry between the San Antonio Spurs and the Dallas Mavericks features two teams with Dallas roots. [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]. Mar 22 @ GSW, SAS (53-16) beat GSW, 99-90, 71. 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. Jan 7 @ MEM, SAS (27-8) beat MEM, 110-108, 38. Player Pos HT WT Birth Date Age Pre-Draft Team . The Chaps' second season was a bit of a disappointment, as the team finished in fourth place with a mediocre 4137 record. On September 19, 2012, the Spurs unveiled a silver alternate uniform. A smothering defense was the team's trademark, as they held opponents to less than 100 points in an ABA-record 49 games. [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. The Spurs struggled with injuries during the 200910 regular season, but managed another 50-win season, finishing at 5032. [1] The Spurs defeated the Knicks 4 games to 1 to win their first NBA championship. Next. 58-24, Finished 1st in NBA In the 2014 NBA draft, they selected Kyle Anderson out of UCLA as the 30th overall pick. Won NBA Western Conference First Round (4-2) versus Phoenix Suns [129][130], From 1999 to 2004, the rivalry between the Spurs and the Los Angeles Lakers was considered the NBA's best. 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. Jan 24 @ UTA, SAS (27-15) beat UTA, 91-90, 44. However, they would fall one game short of a division title and the best record in the West, posting a record of 5725. Spurs Team Trophy. However, by the time the playoffs rolled around, Duncan was ready to return. Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, WL% = Winning percentage. Dec 16 @ LAC, SAS (14-10) lost to LAC, 79-91, 25. SBC Center The Spurs won the series 4-1 and the franchise's first NBA Championship in Game 5 at the Knicks' home arena, Madison Square Garden. In the second round of the playoffs, the Spurs found themselves in another showdown with the Los Angeles Lakers. The lone bright spot during this period was the Spurs being awarded the top pick in the 1987 NBA draft through NBA draft lottery. Apr 29 @ VAN, SAS (33-13) beat VAN, 99-72, 49. Won NBA Western Conference First Round (4-0) versus Los Angeles Lakers [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. (Series Stats)Won NBA Finals (4-1) versus New York Knicks Without a healthy David Robinson, the Spurs were swept out of the first round of the playoffs by the Phoenix Suns. . Early on in the third period, Gervin scored his 58 points on the way to 63 capturing the scoring title. Pace: 95.0 (10th of 30), Off Rtg: 110.5 (7th of 30) [113][114] For the first time since the 199697 season, the Spurs failed to qualify for the postseason when the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Milwaukee Bucks on August 13, 2020. Def Rtg: 99.7 (3rd of 29) Attendance: 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. Even though playoff success would elude the team before the merger, the Spurs had suddenly found themselves among the best teams in the ABA. [42][43] The Twin Towers played together for the Spurs from 1997 to 2003.
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