Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. San Antonio Spurs Roster Team Roster. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Meanwhile, backup point guard Speedy Claxton left for the Golden State Warriors, and Stephen Jackson left for the Atlanta Hawks. [132], The rivalry between the San Antonio Spurs and the Dallas Mavericks features two teams with Dallas roots. The Spurs finished with the NBA's best record at 6220, cracking the 60-win mark for the first time in franchise history. The Spurs (located in a city with a large Hispanic population) were one of the first NBA teams to wear these branded jerseys. 2006-2007 San Antonio Spurs Playoff Roster. Nov 1 @ LAL, SAS (2-0) beat LAL, 91-85, 3. [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. Mar 26, SAS (18-10) lost to TOR, 91-93, 34. Mar 8, SAS (48-15) lost to POR, 106-136, 65. The Spurs would have to wait another 20 years to make it to their first NBA Finals. San Antonio Spurs won their last game, beating Indiana Pacers at home. The San Antonio Spurs are signing center Gorgui Dieng to a second 10-day contract, according to sources. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. In the playoffs, the Chaparrals quickly fell to the New Orleans Buccaneers. He recorded 13 rebounds. Mar 21, SAS (48-20) lost to MIN, 94-101, 73. [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. Some of the most notable moments of their rivalry include Charles Barkley's game-winning jump shot in the 1993 playoffs in the final game at the HemisFair Arena,[citation needed] Stephon Marbury's buzzer-beating three-pointer in Game 1 of the first round of the 2003 playoffs,[134] Robert Horry's hip check on Steve Nash in Game 4 of the 2007 playoffs,[135] Tim Duncan's game-tying three-pointer in Game 1 of the 2008 first round,[citation needed] and Goran Dragi's 23-point outburst in the fourth quarter of Game 3 in the West semifinals of the 2010 playoffs. Attendance: Paired together, the 7'1"[40] Robinson and the 6'11"[41] Duncan became known as the Twin Towers. The 23-year-old big man was a four-year standout at Seton Hall, winning Big East Player of the Year as a senior. Apr 10 @ DAL, SAS (61-18) beat DAL, 109-100, 80. Do you have a sports website? Players who were born in U.S. overseas territories, such as Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam, are considered international players even if they are U.S. Find out more. The 202223 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. The Spurs would go on to capture five division titles in their first seven years in the NBA and became a perennial playoff participant. However, it would be hardly a bump in the road for the charging Spurs, who won eight of the nine and began to climb their way to first place. [147], The switch to Nike as the uniform provider in 2017 eliminated the "home" and "away" uniform designations. The Spurs and Heat would alternate wins the first six games in the series. 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. 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. The Spurs reached the Western Conference Finals, but lost to the eventual NBA Champion Houston Rockets. Dec 19 @ GSW, SAS (21-5) beat GSW, 104-102, 27. 97.6 (6th of 30), SRS: 8.00 (1st of 30) [438][439][440][441] In some borderline cases, the NBA takes into consideration whether a player desires to be identified as international. 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. (Series Stats), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:46PM. Learn more and register, Height of bar is margin of victory Mouseover bar for details Click for box score Grouped by Month, 1. San Antonio won their first title in 1999. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Comments. 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. 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. [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. [120] The season began only 72 days after the 2020 NBA Finals ended, making the 2020 offseason the shortest offseason in league history. [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. Popovich won his second Coach of the Year.[70]. Tony Parker led the Spurs after scoring 21 points. Without a healthy David Robinson, the Spurs were swept out of the first round of the playoffs by the Phoenix Suns. Dec 13 @ POR, SAS (18-6) lost to POR, 90-98, 26. In each of their three previous trips to the NBA Finals (1999, 2003, 2005), the San Antonio Spurs have won the NBA title. 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. Join our linker program. In the second, Gervin set a single period record with 33 points. 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. Mar 16 @ SAC, SAS (14-8) beat SAC, 121-109, 23. Nov 10 @ NYK, SAS (6-1) beat NYK, 120-89, 8. Def Rtg: 95.0 (1st of 29) Manu Ginbili Blocks Harden to Give Spurs OT Victory and Series Lead. Nov 4 @ MEM, SAS (3-1) beat MEM, 103-101, 8. The Spurs clinched the playoffs for a 16th consecutive season, as well as extended the NBA record with 50+ games for 14 consecutive seasons. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 58-24, Finished 1st in NBA 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. Jan 21 @ PHI, SAS (33-11) beat PHI, 90-85, 45. 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. Or write about sports? 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 Bucks released Mamukelashvili on Thursday. No. The 20072008 season saw the Spurs go 5626 and finish third in the Western Conference. Few observers could have predicted how far the Spurs would fall during the 199697 season, especially with the signing of Dominique Wilkins. The Spurs became the first former ABA team to reach and win the NBA Finals. Visit ESPN to view the San Antonio Spurs team stats for the 2022-23 season. [152], The Coyote has been the Spurs' mascot since 1983. They also clinched 22 Division and 5 Conf. Jan 3 @ NYK, SAS (26-9) lost to NYK, 83-100, 37. Jan 9 @ POR, SAS (22-14) lost to POR, 87-90, 38. We present them here for purely educational purposes. [28], While the Chaparrals had been modestly successful on the court, they were sinking financially by their third season. May 20-21, 2023. Nov 26 @ DEN, SAS (9-6) lost to DEN, 81-85, 17. [80] The Spurs finished the 201516 season with a 6715 record, earning them the Southwest Division title. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. Feb 22 @ GSW, SAS (44-13) lost to GSW, 101-107, 58. In Game 7, San Antonio jumped out to a lead early and kept the game close the entire way. The Spurs entered the 2022 NBA Draft armed with four picks, including three first-rounders and used them to select Jeremy Sochan (No. They extended their streak of 50+ win seasons to 13 since the 19992000 season, an NBA record. Nov 28 @ ORL, SAS (13-3) beat ORL, 110-89, 17. Def Rtg: 101.6 (3rd of 30) Apr 20 @ UTA, SAS (29-12) beat UTA, 83-69, 44. You've got to let them play some schoolyard basketball." The Spurs would go on to win the 2014 NBA championship in five games (41). All rights reserved. Although there was some initial skepticism in league circles regarding the potential success and talent levels of the incoming ABA teams, the Spurs would prove worthy of NBA inclusion during the 197677 season with a record of 4438, good for a tie for fourth place overall in the Eastern Conference. 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. Jan 13 @ NOP, SAS (30-8) beat NOP, 101-95, 40. Feb 1 @ MIA, SAS (31-16) beat MIA, 67-65, 48. This made it the first time since the 1998 NBA Finals that the same two teams faced off in the Finals in consecutive years. Apr 8 @ MIN, SAS (60-18) lost to MIN, 91-110, 79. 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. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. However, by the time the playoffs rolled around, Duncan was ready to return. [136], The rivalry between the Spurs and the Houston Rockets was renewed in the 2017 playoffs, in which the two teams met in the Western Conference Semifinals. Apr 10 @ PHO, SAS (24-11) lost to PHO, 84-110, 37. Nov 26 @ WAS, SAS (12-3) beat WAS, 118-92, 16. To mark this occasion, the Spurs revamped their "Fiesta Colors" logo and reverted to the familiar silver and black motif (though, during the time of the Fiesta logo, the uniform remained silver and black). Nov 27 @ OKC, SAS (13-2) lost to OKC, 88-94, 16. San Antonio was up five points with 28 seconds to go in regulation. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio. Mar 11 @ CHI, SAS (47-16) beat CHI, 104-96, 66. Feb 20 @ DAL, SAS (37-17) lost to DAL, 87-95, 58. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. In the week following the trade deadline, the Spurs also signed forward Boris Diaw after his contract was bought out by the Charlotte Bobcats, and former Portland Trail Blazers guard Patrick Mills who played for the Xinjiang Flying Tigers in the CBA during the lockout. 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 officially announced they have claimed Sandro Mamukelashvili off waivers and converted his two-way contract into a standard deal. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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. Mar 7 @ DEN, SAS (10-8) beat DEN, 106-96, 20. Head Coach: Gregg Popovich (Air Force Academy '70) Assistant Coaches: P.J. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. 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. In the National Basketball Association (NBA), foreign playersalso known as international playersare those who were born outside of the United States. 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. The seventh-seeded Spurs would once again battle the Mavericks in the first round of the playoffs. 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. Jeremy Sochan was the scorer of 22 points along with 3 assists. Feb 11 @ POR, SAS (34-16) beat POR, 116-111, 51. Have the San Antonio Spurs gone by any other names? Dec 18 @ DEN, SAS (19-8) lost to DEN, 106-112, 32. Nov 5 @ DEN, SAS (3-1) beat DEN, 102-94, 7. The Spurs won the series 42, giving them their second NBA Championship in franchise history. Dec 25, SAS (22-7) lost to HOU, 98-111, 30. Feb 9 @ MIN, SAS (2-2) lost to MIN, 70-74, 5. Mar 12 @ MIN, SAS (45-18) beat MIN, 111-99, 66. 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. [11] As of the 201920 season, the Spurs had the highest winning percentage among active NBA franchises. Do you have a sports website? He was named First Team All-NBA while winning Rookie of the Year honors. 735,970 (11th of 29), NBA 2003 Playoffs: All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Nov 22 @ MEM, SAS (11-1) beat MEM, 102-86, 15. Suns owner Mat Ishbia is hiring Josh Bartelstein as CEO, sources told ESPN. Moreover, their gaudy attendance figures made them very attractive to the NBA, even though San Antonio, then as now, was a medium-sized market. Dec 10 @ HOU, SAS (18-4) beat HOU, 134-126, 23. [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. Black, silver and white side stripes are also featured on the uniform. ODDS: The Jazz are 9.5 favorites over . Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry and forward Andre Iguodala are probable to make their respective returns from injury Sunday afternoon as the Warriors face the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Keita . Jan 19 @ ATL, SAS (32-11) beat ATL, 98-93, 44. The Chaps' second season was a bit of a disappointment, as the team finished in fourth place with a mediocre 4137 record. Spurs Team Trophy. Def Rtg: 102.4 (3rd of 30) Apr 16, SAS (60-22) lost to DAL, 72-93, 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 4 @ DAL, SAS (8-8) beat DAL, 95-79, 18. Next. Record: 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. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Dec 19 @ SAC, SAS (16-10) beat SAC, 83-81, 29. 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. Join our linker program. The team decided to sell the team to a different city, and the Chaparrals had to choose between San Antonio and El Paso. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Find out the latest on your favorite NBA players on CBSSports.com. Apr 14 @ HOU, SAS (62-19) lost to HOU, 98-104, 82. Since the 1997-1998 season, they have had a winning percentage equivalent to a 50 win season (this measurement. They finished the regular season with a 111.7 offensive rating through their balanced and efficient offense. All three of these teams have a championship history. [10] The franchise has won NBA championships in 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2014. (Series Stats)Won NBA Western Conference Finals (4-2) versus Dallas Mavericks Nov 14 @ PHI, SAS (5-4) lost to PHI, 94-99, 10. The Spurs used this selection on United States Naval Academy standout David Robinson. [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. A smothering defense was the team's trademark, as they held opponents to less than 100 points in an ABA-record 49 games. In the Finals, the Spurs swept the Cleveland Cavaliers and captured their fourth title in nine years. 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. 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. 755,031 (9th of 30), NBA 2014 Playoffs: Feb 12 @ BOS, SAS (38-15) beat BOS, 104-92, 54. 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. Ad Find Deals on spurs basketball team in Sports Fan Shop on Amazon. 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. Apr 8 @ HOU, SAS (24-10) beat HOU, 92-83, 35. 37 pick,[67] taking Miami Hurricanes shooting guard Jack McClinton and point/shooting guard Nando de Colo from France with the No. In the overtime period, Manu Ginbili blocked James Harden's three-point attempt in the final seconds to secure the 110107 victory for the Spurs. 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. 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. [139] The Spurs would close out the series in a Game Six with a 11475 win.[140]. It was the first time the Spurs swept the Finals, the first Championship in. 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. John Y. The losing seasons and dwindling attendance often caused the Spurs to be mentioned as a potential candidate for relocation to another city. (Series Stats), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:46PM. In 200304 and later in 200607, they wore silver throwback jerseys to honor their late 1970s team. San Antonio Spurs scores, news, schedule, players, stats, rumors, depth charts and more on RealGM.com . Gregg Popovich 55-27 Executive. They would become the first team since the 200607 Dallas Mavericks to finish with 67 wins and be eliminated before the conference finals. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. [149] The Spurs reprised the "Fiesta" theme for the 202122 season, but mixed in a few elements from previous uniforms. 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). Learn more and register, Height of bar is margin of victory Mouseover bar for details Click for box score Grouped by Month, 2. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Mar 19 @ LAL, SAS (51-16) beat LAL, 125-109, 68. [122][46] The team was defeated by the Memphis Grizzlies, 10096. The Spurs returned with their core roster largely intact, adding free agents Marco Belinelli and Jeff Ayres (formerly Jeff Pendergraph) while losing Gary Neal to the Milwaukee Bucks. The next four seasons were a dark time in Spurs' history with the team having a combined record of 115213 from 198586 until 198889. (Series Stats)Won NBA Western Conference Semifinals (4-2) versus Los Angeles Lakers Data Provided By The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. 7 defensive and 6 offensive rebounds. Wilkins would play his lone season in 199697 for San Antonio, knowing his minutes and playing time would greatly diminish next season. Oct. 9, 2021 Updated: Oct. 10, 2021 2:46 p.m. Nov 7 @ LAC, SAS (4-1) lost to LAC, 84-106, 6. [23], When the Spurs have won the NBA title, the team's victory parades have been boat trips on the San Antonio River Walk. Def Rtg: 99.7 (3rd of 29) Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Full San Antonio Spurs roster for the 2022-23 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. Feb 26 @ SEA, SAS (6-7) lost to SEA, 82-92, 14. In 2014, the jerseys were sleeved. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. He returned in December, but played only six games before a broken foot sidelined him for the rest of the season. 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) Nov 13 @ NJN, SAS (5-3) lost to NJN, 82-91, 9. 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.