San Antonio Spurs
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| Conference | Western | |||
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| Division | Southwest | |||
| Founded | 1967 | |||
| History | Dallas Chaparrals 1967–1970, 1971–1973 (ABA) Texas Chaparrals 1970–1971 (ABA) San Antonio Spurs 1973–1976 (ABA) 1976–present (NBA)[1][2][3] | |||
| Arena | Frost Bank Center | |||
| Location | San Antonio, Texas | |||
| Team colors | Silver, black[4][5] | |||
| Main sponsor | Frost Bank[6] | |||
| President | Gregg Popovich | |||
| General manager | Brian Wright | |||
| Head coach | Mitch Johnson | |||
| Ownership | Spurs Sports & Entertainment (Peter John Holt, Chairman and CEO)[7] | |||
| Affiliation(s) | Austin Spurs | |||
| Championships | 5 (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014) | |||
| Conference titles | 6 (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2013, 2014) | |||
| Division titles | 22 (1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1990, 1991, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017) | |||
| Retired numbers | 11 (00, 6, 6, 9, 12, 13, 20, 21, 32, 44, 50) | |||
| Website | www | |||
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The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team in the National Basketball Association (NBA) in San Antonio, Texas. They began playing in the NBA in 1976. They play their home game at the Frost Bank Center. They are currently coached by Mitch Johnson. They made six Finals appearances and won five NBA Championships in 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2014 respectively. From 1999–00 to 2016–17, the Spurs won 50 games each season, setting a record of 18 consecutive 50-win seasons. In the 2018–19 season, the Spurs matched an NBA record for most consecutive playoff appearances with 22.
Notable players for the Spurs are George Gervin, David Robinson, Tim Duncan, Sean Elliott, Tony Parker, Manu Ginóbili, Kawhi Leonard, Tracy McGrady Victor Wembanyama, Johnny Moore, Robert Horry, Bruce Bowen, Dennis Rodman, Chris Paul, Boris Diaw, Patty Millis, Tiago Splitter, Marco Belinelli, Avery Johnson, LaMarcus Alridge, Matt Bonner, and Cory Joseph.
San Antonio Spurs Media
The team's name derives from a spur, a metal tool designed to be worn on the heels of cowboy boots for the purpose of controlling a horse's movement and direction.
George Gervin served as a foundation piece for the Spurs for almost a decade between 1976 and 1985
David Robinson was named NBA Most Valuable Player in 1995 and later helped the Spurs win its first NBA championship in 1999.
The Alamodome, home to the Spurs from 1993 to 2002
The drafting of Tim Duncan in 1997 was a turning point in the history of the Spurs.
Frost Bank Center (then-AT&T Center), the home of the Spurs, at night in 2006
Kawhi Leonard was acquired by the Spurs in 2011.
The 2014 NBA champions are received by President Barack Obama at the White House.
Aldridge made three All-Star games and two All-NBA appearances for the team.
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References
- ↑ Spurs Won-Loss Record By Year. San Antonio Spurs 2017–2018 Media Guide (October 14, 2017)NBA Properties, Inc.. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
- ↑ History: Team by Team. 2018-19 Official NBA Guide (October 8, 2018)NBA Properties, Inc.. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
- ↑ NBA.com/Stats–San Antonio Spurs seasons. Stats.NBA.com. Retrieved January 29, 2017.
- ↑ SAN ANTONIO SPURS CONTINUE CLASSIC LOOK WITH 2017-18 NIKE JERSEYS. Spurs.com (August 11, 2017)NBA Media Ventures, LLC. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
- ↑ San Antonio Spurs Reproduction and Usage Guideline SheetNBA Properties, Inc.. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
- ↑ NBA Media Ventures, LLC (August 22, 2018). "Frost Bank First-Ever Jersey Partner of the San Antonio Spurs". Press release. https://www.nba.com/spurs/frost. Retrieved August 22, 2018.
- ↑ Peter J. Holt And Corinna Holt Richter to succeed Julianna Hawn Holt And Peter M. Holt on Spurs Sports & Entertainment Board of Managers. NBA Media Ventures, LLC. March 29, 2019. https://www.nba.com/spurs/news/peter-j-holt-and-corinna-holt-richter-succeed-julianna-hawn-holt-and-peter-m-holt-spurs-sports. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
Other websites
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