Out went the stream of last-legs, wizened veterans that the Spurs had relied on to fill out the rotation behind the Big Three. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. The last head-to-head saw Spurs claim a 124-105 win over the Rockets at Toyota Center. Without Robinson and Elliott, the Spurs were a rudderless team. Oct 31 @ NOH, SAS (1-0) beat NOH, 99-95, 5. 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. Mar 29, SAS (55-17) beat LAC, 104-102, 73. 54.5, Arena: [120] The season began only 72 days after the 2020 NBA Finals ended, making the 2020 offseason the shortest offseason in league history. Feb 12 @ BOS, SAS (38-15) beat BOS, 104-92, 54. Find out more. They faced the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round of the playoffs. 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. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 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]. Pace: 88.6 (19th of 29), Off Rtg: 104.0 (11th of 29) They won three more in the span of five seasons between. The team remained intact, and the Spurs would win 13 games in a row during February and March, and were an NBA-best 256 in the final 31 games, as the Spurs were able to claim the 3-seed in the West. San Antonio also disclosed they waived Isaiah Roby to clear a roster spot. Apr 27 @ SAC, SAS (32-13) lost to SAC, 100-104, 46. You've got to let them play some schoolyard basketball." After missing the playoffs for the first time in their existence in the 197273 season, nearly all of the owners wanted out. Feb 28, SAS (6-8) lost to UTA, 87-101, 15. [444] In the 1999 and 2001 draft, the Spurs drafted Manu Ginbili from Argentina and Tony Parker from France respectively. Opp PTS/G: Jan 26 @ MIA, SAS (33-11) lost to MIA, 101-113, 45. 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. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Mar 11 @ MIL, SAS (44-18) beat MIL, 105-102, 63. [24][25][26], The San Antonio Spurs started out as the Dallas Chaparrals of the original version of the American Basketball Association (ABA). the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. The Spurs would stay hot through December as they established a 256 record entering the New Year. A smothering defense was the team's trademark, as they held opponents to less than 100 points in an ABA-record 49 games. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. They finished the regular season with a 111.7 offensive rating through their balanced and efficient offense. Dec 28 @ CHI, SAS (19-11) beat CHI, 109-95, 31. They also wore ABA throwbacks of Chaparrals team. Oct. 9, 2021 Updated: Oct. 10, 2021 2:46 p.m. [55] Three days after, the Spurs were dealt by the visiting Trail Blazers their first home loss of the season. Jan 5 @ LAC, SAS (21-13) beat LAC, 94-86, 35. [438][439][440][441] In some borderline cases, the NBA takes into consideration whether a player desires to be identified as international. Manu Ginbili Blocks Harden to Give Spurs OT Victory and Series Lead. [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. 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. [147], The switch to Nike as the uniform provider in 2017 eliminated the "home" and "away" uniform designations. [46] DeMar DeRozan led the team in scoring, averaging 21.6 points per game. All three of these teams have a championship history. Player Pos HT WT Birth Date Age Pre-Draft Team . [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. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. Mar 18, SAS (47-19) lost to NYK, 97-105, 67. Brown, Jr., the owner of the Kentucky Colonels, received $3million, which he used to purchase the NBA's Buffalo Braves and later the Boston Celtics, after selling star guard Louie Dampier to the Spurs. [141][142] The logo incorporated 'Fiesta colors' of pink, orange and turquoise, used from 1989 to 2002 (though the uniforms remained the same), and alignment from straight to arched beginning with the 200203 NBA season. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 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. In addition, from 1977 to 1981 a saddle-like striping was featured on the back of the home shorts. Throughout the season, and particularly in the playoffs, there appeared to be friction developing between Rodman and several Spurs' teammates, most notably Robinson. Jan 11 @ MEM, SAS (28-11) lost to MEM, 98-101, 43. In the Finals, the Spurs swept the Cleveland Cavaliers and captured their fourth title in nine years. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. 6 jersey to be retired throughout NBA", "NBA permanently retires Bill Russell's No. Do you have a blog? The Spurs wear black sneakers and socks on the road, and white sneakers and socks at home (except for select games with the silver alternates), a practice that began in the 200203 season. However, as the series shifted to Detroit, the Spurs lost Games 3 and 4 by big margins as the Pistons tied the series. [81] The Spurs also had the league's best defense. The Spurs officially announced they have claimed Sandro Mamukelashvili off waivers and converted his two-way contract into a standard deal. The Spurs went on to win 42 in the contentious and controversial series versus the Suns. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. San Antonio Spurs won their last game, beating Indiana Pacers at home. 2013-2014 San Antonio Spurs Roster Composition Acquired via Draft Rights Trade Draft Rights to Kawhi Leonard, the #15 pick in the First Round of the 2011 NBA Draft, were acquired by the San Antonio Spurs from the Indiana Pacers on June 23, 2011. The team ended up at 5626, breaking their own record from 1989 to 1990 for the biggest single-season improvement for wins, but once again lost to the Jazz in the Western Conference semi-finals. Chris Bosh rebounded the ball and Ray Allen then hit a 3-pointer to tie the game with five seconds left in regulation to send it to overtime, during which the Spurs were defeated 103100. Italics denotes still active, but not with the team. [96] Leonard did not play again in 2018. [122] Thirty-five-year-old star LaMarcus Aldridge left the team midway through the season, agreeing to a contract buyout. Paired together, the 7'1"[40] Robinson and the 6'11"[41] Duncan became known as the Twin Towers. These events are called "Noches Latinas", first launched during the 200607 NBA season, part of a Hispanic marketing campaign known as "ne-b-a". The typical pattern is to allow the player to develop in leagues outside the United States. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Croft, who was the first Canadian player to earn a scholarship to a major U.S. basketball college,[442] played one season for the Texas Chaparrals in the ABA. Mar 17 @ GSW, SAS (15-8) beat GSW, 82-78, 24. (Series Stats)Won NBA Western Conference Finals (4-2) versus Oklahoma City Thunder Mar 19 @ LAL, SAS (51-16) beat LAL, 125-109, 68. [85] After defeating the Grizzlies and the Rockets in the first two rounds of the playoffs, the Spurswho suffered injuries to Leonard, Parker, and David Leewere swept by the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals. [31] In their first game at HemisFair Arena, the Spurs lost to the San Diego Conquistadors despite attracting a crowd of 6,000 fans. Jan 14, SAS (24-14) beat PHO, 108-100, 41. [80] The Spurs finished the 201516 season with a 6715 record, earning them the Southwest Division title. For two decades, the San Antonio Spurs were one of the most impressive franchises in sports. Moreover, their gaudy attendance figures made them very attractive to the NBA, even though San Antonio, then as now, was a medium-sized market. 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) Dec 12 @ UTA, SAS (18-5) lost to UTA, 96-99, 24. In the playoffs, the Chaparrals quickly fell to the New Orleans Buccaneers. [27], The team suffered from poor attendance and general disinterest in Dallas. The Lucas era started out successfully. [82] During the playoffs they swept the shorthanded Memphis Grizzlies in the first round before losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder in six games in the second round. (13-49, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (16-47, 14th in the Western Conference) 2h; All NBA News. After their disappointing second-round collapse, the Spurs looked to regain the NBA crown. Mar 11 @ CHI, SAS (47-16) beat CHI, 104-96, 66. Without a healthy David Robinson, the Spurs were swept out of the first round of the playoffs by the Phoenix Suns. The San Antonio Spurs are the crown jewel when we discuss franchises in the NBA. [23], When the Spurs have won the NBA title, the team's victory parades have been boat trips on the San Antonio River Walk. Join our linker program. However, the Lakers' Derek Fisher would launch a game-winner as time expired, giving the Lakers a stunning 7473 win to take a 32 series lead. [101] On July 6, 2018, Tony Parker signed with the Charlotte Hornets after having played his entire 17-year career with the Spurs. Attendance: Head Coach: Gregg Popovich (Air Force Academy '70) Assistant Coaches: P.J. Today's date is historic in that the Spurs won Game 4 of the 2007 NBA Finals and secured their fourth NBA title. [78] On November 2, the Spurs defeated the home team, the Boston Celtics, thanks to a double-double performance of LaMarcus Aldridge who recorded 24 points and 14 rebounds. September 8 . During the 2010 NBA draft, the Spurs management held the highest draft pick since the Tim Duncan draft a decade earlier. The Spurs would have to wait another 20 years to make it to their first NBA Finals. In the 1997 draft, the Spurs drafted Tim Duncan who was born in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This agreement placed particular financial pressure on the Spurs and the other three surviving former ABA teams. [48][49] However, the Spurs lost their next three games to the Lakers, Timberwolves, and Cavaliers, the latter a 9989 road loss. Houston Rockets vs. San Antonio Spurs All-Time Head-to-Head Record in the NBA. 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. [1] The Spurs defeated the Knicks 4 games to 1 to win their first NBA championship. The Spurs and Heat would alternate wins the first six games in the series. Faced with a third straight loss in Detroit, the Spurs would play tougher in Game 5, which would go into overtime. [18], Spurs players are active members of the San Antonio community, and many former Spurs are still active in San Antonio, including David Robinson with the Carver Academy[19] and George Gervin with the George Gervin Youth Center.[20]. The Spurs' black "Icon", silver "Statement" and white "Association" uniform remained identical to the previous set save for the manufacturer's logo and switch from Eurostile to custom block lettering on the team name. While Gervin was lighting up the scoreboard the Spurs were winning the Central Division with a 5230 record. [102] On August 27, Manu Ginbili announced his retirement after a 16-year career with the Spurs. The two will work together to oversee the business and basketball divisions. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Dec 16 @ LAC, SAS (19-5) lost to LAC, 92-115, 25. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Mar 2 @ HOU, SAS (7-8) beat HOU, 99-82, 16. [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). We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 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. San Antonio Spurs roster. [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. The Spurs used this selection on United States Naval Academy standout David Robinson. We present them here for purely educational purposes. The series against the Nets marked the first time two former ABA teams played each other for the NBA Championship. 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. 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. They drafted rookie James Anderson from Oklahoma State with the 20th overall pick. The Spurs would go on to win the 2014 NBA championship in five games (41). In their last matchup of the season, San Antonio escaped with a 9594 victory over Dallas when a Vince Carter attempt bounced off the rim at the buzzer. The San Antonio Spurs won 5 NBA titles in 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2014. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Dec 8, SAS (12-9) lost to SAC, 80-104, 24. 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. With a healthy Robinson and Duncan and the additions of playoff veterans such as Mario Elie and Jerome Kersey, the Spurs looked forward to the 199899 season. 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. 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. 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. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Event Coverage by Texas Basketball Scouts. [95] In March, the Spurs held a players-only meeting in which Leonard's teammates reportedly asked him to return to the court; the meeting was described as "tense and emotional". With the acquisition of guard Brent Barry from Seattle, the Spurs would get off to a quick start, posting a 123 record in November. Feb 1 @ MIA, SAS (31-16) beat MIA, 67-65, 48. Feb 11 @ CLE, SAS (2-3) lost to CLE, 89-99, 6. 527,357 (2nd of 29), NBA 1999 Playoffs: San Antonio Spurs, American professional basketball team established in 1967 that is based in San Antonio, Texas. Championship +1200, Over-Under Those who said the second-round series against the Suns was the true NBA Finals would be proven right, as the Spurs easily dispatched the Utah Jazz in five games to reach the NBA Finals. The Spurs used their pick to select Wake Forest product and consensus All-American Tim Duncan. 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. The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio. The Spurs (located in a city with a large Hispanic population) were one of the first NBA teams to wear these branded jerseys. The Spurs finished the 199596 season under Hill at 5923 and lost in the Western Conference semi-finals. The Spurs entered the 2022 NBA Draft armed with four picks, including three first-rounders and used them to select Jeremy Sochan (No. 755,031 (9th of 30), NBA 2014 Playoffs: With that win, the Spurs clinched a playoff spot for a 16th straight season. Bold denotes still active with the team. Although there was speculation that Robinson might choose not to sign with the Spurs and to become a free agent once his Navy commitment ended,[36][37] Robinson decided in the end to come to San Antonio for the 198990 season. Ad Find Deals on spurs basketball team in Sports Fan Shop on Amazon. 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. 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) No. Without Duncan, the Spurs were knocked out of the playoffs by the Phoenix Suns in four games. (Series Stats)Won NBA Western Conference Semifinals (4-0) versus Los Angeles Lakers [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. [53] The next game, the Spurs were on the road to face the winless Memphis Grizzlies. 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. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. The near-seven-footer also plays for the Georgian National Team at FIBA competitions. [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. [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. [93] In January 2018, after a brief comeback, he was ruled out for an indefinite period of time to continue his rehabilitation process from right quadriceps tendinopathy. 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). Or write about sports? Or write about sports? Won NBA Western Conference First Round (3-1) versus Minnesota Timberwolves 58-24, Finished 1st in NBA Note: Statistics are correct through the end of the 202122 season. 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. JEREMY SOCHAN NAMED TO 2023 RISING STARS ROSTER 1mo news San Antonio Spurs Men's Nike 2022 City Edition Keldon Johnson Swingman Jersey San Antonio Spurs Men's Nike 2022 City Edition Devin. Jan 27 @ MIN, SAS (28-16) lost to MIN, 95-106, 45. [125] As the tenth seed in the Western Conference, the Spurs participated in the tournament. Dec 30 @ NYK, SAS (19-12) lost to NYK, 95-96, 32. Apr 1 @ MEM, SAS (55-19) lost to MEM, 90-92, 76. The Bucks released Mamukelashvili on Thursday. Jan 29 @ IND, SAS (29-16) beat IND, 106-97, 46. The Spurs clinched the best record in the NBA with 62 wins, which included a franchise-record 19 straight wins in February and March. [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. Feb 5 @ WAS, SAS (36-13) beat WAS, 125-118, 50. 55.5, Arena: Attendance: [75] Hammon became the first full-time female coach in any of the four major U.S. professional leagues.[76]. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. [42][43] The Twin Towers played together for the Spurs from 1997 to 2003. Dec 11 @ MIL, SAS (17-4) beat MIL, 109-77, 23. Mar 31, SAS (55-18) lost to MIA, 86-88, 74. 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. Feb 13 @ CLE, SAS (42-12) beat CLE, 96-95, 55. Gervin and Silas took that style to heart, as the Spurs became an exciting fast-break team. Championship +1100, Over-Under Nov 13 @ LAL, SAS (7-1) beat LAL, 84-82, 9. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. [46] The loss marked the first time in Spurs history that the team missed the playoffs in two consecutive seasons. titles in NBA history. However, the Clippers would win that game and go on to win Game 7 at home. Rodman was traded to the Chicago Bulls after the season, and helped the Bulls win three titles from 1996 to 1998. The 23-year-old big man was a four-year standout at Seton Hall, winning Big East Player of the Year as a senior. Tournament Info. What proved to be the most important off-season acquisition would be the signing of veteran Robert Horry.[58]. In the National Basketball Association (NBA), foreign playersalso known as international playersare those who were born outside of the United States. The team decided to sell the team to a different city, and the Chaparrals had to choose between San Antonio and El Paso. 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. Spurs Team Trophy. Nov 1 @ LAL, SAS (2-0) beat LAL, 91-85, 3. [15] In the 201819 season, the Spurs matched an NBA record for most consecutive playoff appearances with 22. Robinson missed the first month of the season due to a back injury. Since the 1997-1998 season, they have had a winning percentage equivalent to a 50 win season (this measurement. 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. Web About logos 2002-03 San Antonio Spurs Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record. Apr 12, SAS (58-21) beat SAC, 108-101, 80. Join our linker program. (Series Stats), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:46PM. 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. San Antonio was up five points with 28 seconds to go in regulation. Robinson was named the league's Most Valuable Player. Feb 3 @ NOP, SAS (35-13) beat NOP, 102-95, 49. 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.