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. The biggest personnel move of the Spurs' off-season had the team sending guard George Hill to his hometown Indiana Pacers for San Diego State's Kawhi Leonard, a hyper-athletic forward selected 15th overall by the Pacers in the 2011 NBA draft. 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. (Series Stats), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:46PM. Western Kentucky. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. Mar 12 @ MIN, SAS (45-18) beat MIN, 111-99, 66. [56] The Spurs would not get off to a flying start as they had just a 1913 record heading into January. 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. SBC Center 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. Jan 8 @ SEA, SAS (22-13) beat SEA, 106-95, 36. Feb 6 @ MIN, SAS (39-11) beat MIN, 104-94, 51. [116][117] The Spurs finished the COVID-shortened[118] season with a record of 3239. Dec 10 @ HOU, SAS (18-4) beat HOU, 134-126, 23. Dec 7, SAS (15-4) lost to IND, 100-111, 20. Def Rtg: 99.7 (3rd of 29) With several holes to fill in their rotation, the Spurs would make several key signings in the off-season. The Chaps' second season was a bit of a disappointment, as the team finished in fourth place with a mediocre 4137 record. In the end, the experience of the Spurs would be the difference as they won the Southwest Division again with a new franchise-best record of 6319. May 20-21, 2023. 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. Despite struggling to get on the court for a championship contender, Mamukelashvili was dominant for the Wisconsin Herd. The match-up was the first between the two teams in the playoffs since the 1995 Western Conference Finals. [124], At the conclusion of the 20202021 season, the NBA held a play-in tournament. 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. Mar 30 @ NOH, SAS (53-20) beat NOH, 92-90, 75. Learn more and register, Height of bar is margin of victory Mouseover bar for details Click for box score Grouped by Month, 4. Note: Statistics are correct through the end of the 202122 season. Mar 11 @ CHI, SAS (47-16) beat CHI, 104-96, 66. After falling to the Mavericks in Game 1, the Spurs went on to avenge their 2009 defeat to Dallas by winning the series in six games. Mar 25 @ DEN, SAS (18-9) beat DEN, 86-65, 28. Comments. Apr 20 @ UTA, SAS (29-12) beat UTA, 83-69, 44. 527,357 (2nd of 29), NBA 1999 Playoffs: Apr 11, SAS (62-18) beat PHO, 112-104, 81. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. The team became a perennial playoff presence, although unable to advance further than the second round of the NBA playoffs under Brown's tutelage. Feb 19 @ POR, SAS (40-15) beat POR, 111-109, 56. Feb 22 @ MIN, SAS (5-6) lost to MIN, 89-95, 13. 6 jersey to be retired throughout NBA", "NBA permanently retires Bill Russell's No. 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. 2653-1852 589 W-L 2275-1486. Feb 3 @ NOP, SAS (35-13) beat NOP, 102-95, 49. Not surprisingly, the Spurs would come flying out of the gate, winning 16 of their first 19 games. Jan 19 @ ATL, SAS (32-11) beat ATL, 98-93, 44. Apr 3 @ OKC, SAS (59-17) lost to OKC, 94-106, 78. [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. The Bucks released Mamukelashvili on Thursday. Entering the 200203 season, the team knew it would be memorable for at least two reasons, as David Robinson announced that it would be his last in the NBA and the Spurs would begin play at their new arena, the SBC Center, named after telecommunications giant SBC, whose corporate headquarters were located in San Antonio (SBC became AT&T after its acquisition of its former parent company). May 4 @ POR, SAS (36-13) beat POR, 87-81, 50. (Series Stats)Won NBA Western Conference Finals (4-2) versus Dallas Mavericks [125] As the tenth seed in the Western Conference, the Spurs participated in the tournament. Mar 12 @ MIN, SAS (49-16) lost to MIN, 83-107, 67. Lucas was replaced by former Pacers coach Bob Hill for the 199495 season. [109] In the first round of the playoffs, they faced the second-seeded Denver Nuggets,[110] and lost the series in seven games. Mar 21 @ SAC, SAS (52-16) beat SAC, 99-79, 69. Mar 4 @ CLE, SAS (44-16) beat CLE, 122-101, 63. Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, WL% = Winning percentage. [32], The team quickly made themselves at home at HemisFair Arena, playing to increasingly large and raucous crowds. However, the Spurs would turn it around, as they ended December on a 13-game winning streak and quickly climbed back to the top of the NBA standings. 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. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Net Rtg: +8.1 (1st of 30), Preseason Odds: The Mavericks were swept in the 201213 season by the Spurs for the first time since the 1998 season, Tim Duncan's rookie season. The long-term viability of the Spurs franchise in San Antonio was, however, achieved during the 19992000 season, as Bexar County voters approved increases in car rental and hotel taxes which would allow for the construction of a new arena next to the Freeman Coliseum. The Spurs entered the 2022 NBA Draft armed with four picks, including three first-rounders and used them to select Jeremy Sochan (No. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [122][46] The team was defeated by the Memphis Grizzlies, 10096. In the second, Gervin set a single period record with 33 points. Won NBA Western Conference First Round (3-1) versus Minnesota Timberwolves Feb 8 @ CHA, SAS (37-14) beat CHA, 104-100, 52. [129][130], From 1999 to 2004, the rivalry between the Spurs and the Los Angeles Lakers was considered the NBA's best. 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Attendance: He averaged 3.4 points and 2.1 rebounds on 43.9% shooting in 65 games during his two-season stint in Milwaukee. Throughout the season, and particularly in the playoffs, there appeared to be friction developing between Rodman and several Spurs' teammates, most notably Robinson. All rights reserved. (Series Stats)Won NBA Western Conference Semifinals (4-2) versus Los Angeles Lakers Head Coach: Gregg Popovich (Air Force Academy '70) Assistant Coaches: P.J. In the National Basketball Association (NBA), foreign playersalso known as international playersare those who were born outside of the United States. [1] The Spurs defeated the Knicks 4 games to 1 to win their first NBA championship. 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 Spurs clinched the playoffs for a 16th consecutive season, as well as extended the NBA record with 50+ games for 14 consecutive seasons. Jan 2, SAS (25-8) lost to NYK, 101-105, 35. [46][47] The duo helped lead the team to NBA championships in 1999 and 2003.[44]. 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 Spurs officially announced they have claimed Sandro Mamukelashvili off waivers and converted his two-way contract into a standard deal. The Spurs would go on to capture five division titles in their first seven years in the NBA and became a perennial playoff participant. The Spurs swept the first two rounds of the playoffs. The Lucas era started out successfully. [444] In the 1999 and 2001 draft, the Spurs drafted Manu Ginbili from Argentina and Tony Parker from France respectively. 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) Dec 14 @ UTA, SAS (19-4) beat UTA, 100-84, 24. [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. Feb 8 @ DET, SAS (39-12) lost to DET, 109-119, 52. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. (Series Stats)Won NBA Finals (4-1) versus Miami Heat Visit ESPN to view the San Antonio Spurs team roster for the current season. They faced the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round of the playoffs. [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. Sometimes, a player's overseas contract may have an expensive buyout clause that would discourage the Spurs from seeking to bring him in. Record: Oct 31 @ NOH, SAS (1-0) beat NOH, 99-95, 5. [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. [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. [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. [24][25][26], The San Antonio Spurs started out as the Dallas Chaparrals of the original version of the American Basketball Association (ABA). At press time, the Spurs, Rockets and Pistons had a combined record of 42 wins and 141 losses. [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. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. All rights reserved. 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. Jan 7 @ MEM, SAS (27-8) beat MEM, 110-108, 38. The San Antonio Spurs won 5 NBA titles in 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2014. Apr 10 @ PHO, SAS (24-11) lost to PHO, 84-110, 37. 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. Gameplay Will Begin Saturday, May 20. Data Provided By McCombs made national headlines during the summer of 1992 with the hiring of former UNLV head coach Jerry Tarkanian. Apr 14 @ LAL, SAS (58-22) lost to LAL, 86-91, 81. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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 San Antonio Spurs became the first defending champions since the 201112 Dallas Mavericks to be eliminated in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Tournament Info. The player is free to negotiate contracts in other leagues and is not obligated to play in the NBA. Nov 23 @ IND, SAS (10-3) beat IND, 104-97, 14. Dec 12 @ UTA, SAS (18-5) lost to UTA, 96-99, 24. Learn more and register, Height of bar is margin of victory Mouseover bar for details Click for box score Grouped by Month, 1. This made it the first time since the 1998 NBA Finals that the same two teams faced off in the Finals in consecutive years. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. This loss ended the Spurs' record streak of eighteen 50-win seasons that had stretched back to 2000, including the 201112 season, which was shortened by a lockout (the Spurs finished 5016). Duncan, after having been named NBA MVP, was also named Finals MVP. Player Pos HT WT Birth Date Age Pre-Draft Team . Gregg Popovich 55-27 Executive. The fourth-year forward averaged 4.1 points in 42 appearnces this season. In the second round, Tim Duncan surpassed Karl Malone for fifth place in NBA playoffs all-time points scored while the Spurs cruised past the Portland Trail Blazers in five games. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Feb 1 @ MIA, SAS (31-16) beat MIA, 67-65, 48. Mar 18, SAS (47-19) lost to NYK, 97-105, 67. Apr 4 @ TOR, SAS (56-20) beat TOR, 124-98, 77. Bold denotes still active with the team. In that game, the Spurs and the Grizzlies went to overtime. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? The Spurs finished with the NBA's best record at 6220, cracking the 60-win mark for the first time in franchise history. 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. 37 pick,[67] taking Miami Hurricanes shooting guard Jack McClinton and point/shooting guard Nando de Colo from France with the No. While both Duncan and Robinson played low-post roles, the two seamlessly meshed on the court. Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has withdrawn from playing for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic due to inflammation in his knee. The 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. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Feb 5 @ WAS, SAS (36-13) beat WAS, 125-118, 50. [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. C. 22. Dec 11 @ MIL, SAS (17-4) beat MIL, 109-77, 23. 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). For the first few seasons of the decade, the Spurs continued their success of the 1970s with records of 5230 in 198081 (in that season, the Spurs were moved to the Midwest Division of the Western Conference), 4834 in 198182, and 5329 in 198283. The following is a list of international players who have played for the Spurs, listed by their national team affiliation. Mar 22 @ GSW, SAS (53-16) beat GSW, 99-90, 71. Jan 13 @ NOP, SAS (30-8) beat NOP, 101-95, 40. The Spurs would have a strong 201213 season, going 5824 and earning the second seed in the West. Check out the current San Antonio Spurs roster and learn more about your favorite players with access to bios, photos and stats on NBA.com Championship Years 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014 San Antonio Spurs History. He recorded 13 rebounds. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Data Provided By 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. Mar 19 @ POR, SAS (15-9) lost to POR, 85-90, 25. Drossos, Schaefer and McCombs knew a runaway hit when they saw it. [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. In the Finals, the Spurs swept the Cleveland Cavaliers and captured their fourth title in nine years. Jeremy Sochan was the scorer of 22 points along with 3 assists. 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[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. The team finished the season with a 5133 record and finished in second place in the West. In the first minutes of the OT, the Grizzlies held a 7-point lead before Tim Duncan answered the run with a 9-point run by himself. Feb 21 @ PHO, SAS (40-16) lost to PHO, 85-106, 57. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. [11] As of the 201920 season, the Spurs had the highest winning percentage among active NBA franchises. Jan 21 @ PHI, SAS (33-11) beat PHI, 90-85, 45. 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. 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. Won NBA Western Conference First Round (4-0) versus Los Angeles Lakers Aside from the "Big Three" of Duncan, Ginbili and Parker, the number of international players in the Spurs roster also grew in the 2000s. Carlesimo (Fordham '71), Mike Budenholzer (Pomona College '93), Don Newman (Idaho '87), Brett Brown (Boston University. Their selection of Pittsburgh Panthers forward DeJuan Blair with the 37th pick was described as a "steal" by analysts;[65][66] the Spurs later drafted two guards they had been targeting with the No. [62] The series moved back to San Antonio for game six, but the Spurs were unable to close out the series, setting up a deciding Game 7. 7 defensive and 6 offensive rebounds. How many NBA championships have the San Antonio Spurs won? The Spurs did not make the conference finals until 1995. The team decided to sell the team to a different city, and the Chaparrals had to choose between San Antonio and El Paso. No. 2013-2014 San Antonio Spurs Playoff Roster. Robinson was named the league's Most Valuable Player. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Mar 28 @ DEN, SAS (56-16) beat DEN, 133-102, 74. 53 picks, respectively. Apr 15 @ GSW, SAS (58-23) lost to GSW, 106-116, 82. Apr 1 @ MEM, SAS (55-19) lost to MEM, 90-92, 76. During the 197778 season, Gervin battled David Thompson of the Denver Nuggets all year long for the NBA scoring title. Nov 22 @ MEM, SAS (11-1) beat MEM, 102-86, 15. [69] However, Anderson was soon sitting out of the first half of the season due to injuries. Paired together, the 7'1"[40] Robinson and the 6'11"[41] Duncan became known as the Twin Towers. [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]. They also clinched 22 Division and 5 Conf. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 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. Spurs Team Trophy. The Spurs finished the 199596 season under Hill at 5923 and lost in the Western Conference semi-finals. 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. Apr 29 @ VAN, SAS (33-13) beat VAN, 99-72, 49. The 2013-14 San Antonio Spurs roster for the NBA regular season and playoffs Name Height Weight DOB (YYYY-MM-DD) From F: 26: Barlow, Dominick (TW) 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 215 lb (98 kg)
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