Kawhi Leonard signed a multi-year contract with the San Antonio Spurs on December 13, 2011. Wilkins would play his lone season in 199697 for San Antonio, knowing his minutes and playing time would greatly diminish next season. The typical pattern is to allow the player to develop in leagues outside the United States. Dec 8, SAS (12-9) lost to SAC, 80-104, 24. [53] The next game, the Spurs were on the road to face the winless Memphis Grizzlies. 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. However, as the series shifted to Detroit, the Spurs lost Games 3 and 4 by big margins as the Pistons tied the series. [115] The Spurs' failure to make the postseason ended an NBA record-tying streak of 22 consecutive playoff appearances. Learn more and register, Height of bar is margin of victory Mouseover bar for details Click for box score Grouped by Month, 4. The following season in the 1979 Conference Finals the Spurs led the series 31 but the Bullets came back to win the last three games and came from behind to win the seventh game 107105 handing the Spurs a heartbreaking loss. He recorded 13 rebounds. Dec 18 @ SEA, SAS (15-10) beat SEA, 91-88, 26. Jan 25 @ DAL, SAS (35-11) beat DAL, 113-107, 50. Feb 22 @ GSW, SAS (44-13) lost to GSW, 101-107, 58. They finished the regular season with a 111.7 offensive rating through their balanced and efficient offense. Meanwhile, backup point guard Speedy Claxton left for the Golden State Warriors, and Stephen Jackson left for the Atlanta Hawks. Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has suffered a season-ending left Achilles tear, his agent told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. For two decades, the San Antonio Spurs were one of the most impressive franchises in sports. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. In the 2014 NBA draft, they selected Kyle Anderson out of UCLA as the 30th overall pick. [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. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. 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. [109] In the first round of the playoffs, they faced the second-seeded Denver Nuggets,[110] and lost the series in seven games. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. All rights reserved. The Spurs entered the 2022 NBA Draft armed with four picks, including three first-rounders and used them to select Jeremy Sochan (No. We present them here for purely educational purposes. 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. [143] A variation of this uniform, featuring military camouflage patterns instead of the usual silver, was used for two games in the 201314 season; a sleeved version was used the next season. Robinson was named the league's Most Valuable Player. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Data Provided By Mar 31 @ IND, SAS (58-16) beat IND, 103-77, 76. 53 picks, respectively. 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. Despite the shortened 66-game NBA season due to the NBA lockout, the Spurs won 50 games and tied the Chicago Bulls for the best record in the league. Record: Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Southwest Division, PTS/G: All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Join our linker program. Def Rtg: 101.6 (3rd of 30) The San Antonio Spurs are signing center Gorgui Dieng to a second 10-day contract, according to sources. Oct 29 @ LAL, SAS (1-0) beat LAL, 87-82, 2. 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. [145], At times throughout the season, the Spurs wear a jersey that says "Los Spurs" on the front, in recognition of Latino fans both at home and across the US and Latin America. 6-keys: media/spln/nba/reg/free/rosters, Knee: Expected to be out until at least Mar 10, Back: Expected to be out until at least Mar 5, Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Recalled from G League, Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Out Saturday, should play Sunday, Foot: Expected to be out until at least Mar 5, Spurs' Romeo Langford: Available Saturday, Sandro Mamukelashvili: Headed to San Antonio, Spurs' Doug McDermott: Won't play against Houston, Thumb: Expected to be out until at least Mar 5, Isaiah Roby: Parting ways with San Antonio, Spurs' Devin Vassell: Won't play Saturday, Knee: Expected to be out until at least Mar 5. The seventh-seeded Spurs would once again battle the Mavericks in the first round of the playoffs. Coming off their first NBA Championship, the Spurs were still among the best teams in the West and battling for first place in the Midwest Division during the 19992000 season. ", "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! [125] As the tenth seed in the Western Conference, the Spurs participated in the tournament. What proved to be the most important off-season acquisition would be the signing of veteran Robert Horry.[58]. [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). Mar 4, SAS (41-18) lost to PHO, 97-104, 61. Robinson had one of the most successful rookie seasons for a center in NBA history, finishing the season as the unanimous Rookie of the Year while averaging 24.3 points and 12.0 rebounds. Feb 11 @ CLE, SAS (2-3) lost to CLE, 89-99, 6. Robinson missed the first month of the season due to a back injury. As the season wound down, Duncan suffered a knee injury and the Spurs finished in second place with a 5329 record. The lone bright spot was Wilkins, leading the team in scoring with an average of 18.2 points per game. 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. Feb 19 @ POR, SAS (40-15) beat POR, 111-109, 56. In Game 7, San Antonio jumped out to a lead early and kept the game close the entire way. 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 official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. When the NBA moved to the Adidas Revolution 30 technology for the 201011 season, the Spurs changed to V-neck jerseys and eliminated striping on the shorts' beltline. In 2018, Former Spurs point guard Tony Parker expressed his gratitude for San Antonio while also conveying his appreciation for Popovich's leadership in his heartfelt letter for The Players' Tribune. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. 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). 2006-2007 San Antonio Spurs Playoff Roster. Apr 29 @ VAN, SAS (33-13) beat VAN, 99-72, 49. 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. Pace: 95.0 (10th of 30), Off Rtg: 110.5 (7th of 30) Midway through the 199192 season, McCombs fired Brown and replaced him with Bob Bass for the remainder of the season. The Spurs, the Denver Nuggets, the Indiana Pacers and the New York Nets joined the NBA for the 197677 season. Attendance: Or write about sports? (Series Stats)Won NBA Finals (4-1) versus Miami Heat Without Duncan, the Spurs were knocked out of the playoffs by the Phoenix Suns in four games. Apr 10 @ PHO, SAS (24-11) lost to PHO, 84-110, 37. They drafted rookie James Anderson from Oklahoma State with the 20th overall pick. Nov 15, SAS (7-2) lost to NYK, 100-104, 12. San Antonio Spurs roster. Next. Created by and portrayed for 21 years by Tim Derk,[153] Coyote is known for his slapstick humor, rehearsed skits and previous dance numbers with Spurs' cheerleaders, the Silver Dancers, who were replaced in 2018 after 26 years. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. After the 198485 season, Gervin, who had been the Spurs' biggest star, was traded to the Chicago Bulls in what effectively signaled the end of the era that began when the Spurs first moved to San Antonio. McCombs made national headlines during the summer of 1992 with the hiring of former UNLV head coach Jerry Tarkanian. They also jumped all the way to first place in the Midwest Division, their first division title in seven years. San Antonio also disclosed they waived Isaiah Roby to clear a roster spot. The San Antonio Spurs started out as the. Mar 30 @ NOH, SAS (53-20) beat NOH, 92-90, 75. 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. 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. Join our linker program. [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. Players Coaches Pos. [56] The Spurs would not get off to a flying start as they had just a 1913 record heading into January. [31] In their first game at HemisFair Arena, the Spurs lost to the San Diego Conquistadors despite attracting a crowd of 6,000 fans. Dec 30 @ DAL, SAS (24-8) beat DAL, 111-86, 34. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. (Series Stats)Won NBA Western Conference Finals (4-0) versus Memphis Grizzlies Do you have a blog? Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Manu Ginbili Blocks Harden to Give Spurs OT Victory and Series Lead. Attendance: 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. Dec 7, SAS (15-4) lost to IND, 100-111, 20. 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C. 22. [15] In the 201819 season, the Spurs matched an NBA record for most consecutive playoff appearances with 22. Visit ESPN to view the San Antonio Spurs team roster for the current season. [88] In the following off-season, the Spurs re-signed Aldridge,[89] Pau Gasol[90] and Patty Mills[91] and signed Rudy Gay, but lost Dewayne Dedmon and Jonathon Simmons to free agency. However, they would fall one game short of a division title and the best record in the West, posting a record of 5725. The losing seasons and dwindling attendance often caused the Spurs to be mentioned as a potential candidate for relocation to another city. Mar 19 @ POR, SAS (15-9) lost to POR, 85-90, 25. This gave the Spurs a deeper bench for their playoff run. Before the trade deadline, the Spurs decided to part ways with Richard Jefferson and sent him to the Golden State Warriors for Stephen Jackson, who had been a member of the 2003 championship team. . Jan 2, SAS (25-8) lost to NYK, 101-105, 35. Feb 13 @ CLE, SAS (42-12) beat CLE, 96-95, 55. Dec 25, SAS (22-7) lost to HOU, 98-111, 30. The first foreign-born player in franchise history is Bobby Croft. Feb 22 @ MIN, SAS (5-6) lost to MIN, 89-95, 13. 2013-14 San Antonio Spurs Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 62-20, Finished 1st in NBA Southwest Division Coach: Gregg Popovich (62-20) Executive: R.C. The Spurs would have a strong 201213 season, going 5824 and earning the second seed in the West. 105.4 (6th of 30) The Spurs would go on to win the 2014 NBA championship in five games (41). Dec 12 @ UTA, SAS (18-5) lost to UTA, 96-99, 24. Full San Antonio Spurs roster for the 2022-23 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. Dec 3 @ HOU, SAS (11-8) lost to HOU, 75-89, 21. In January the Spurs began to gel and seemed prepped to make a run, when they embarked on their annual Rodeo Road Trip, a nine-game road trip from January 25 to February 16. The financial difficulties were largely caused by the ownership group's refusal to invest much money on the team. Since becoming the San Antonio Spurs in 1973, the team colors have been black, silver and white. Mar 12 @ MIN, SAS (49-16) lost to MIN, 83-107, 67. Head Coach: Gregg Popovich (Air Force Academy '70) Assistant Coaches: P.J. Dec 13 @ POR, SAS (18-6) lost to POR, 90-98, 26. The squad featured a variety of newly acquired three-point shooters, including Stephen Jackson, Danny Ferry, Bruce Bowen, Steve Kerr, Steve Smith and Argentine product Manu Ginbili, a 1999 second-round draft choice playing in his first NBA season. The Spurs have had the most players from Latin America and are one of only three NBA teams who have had at least five players on their rosters who originate from Latin America and Spain (if one includes Puerto Rico as part of Latin America, although it is a U.S. territory), the others being the Memphis Grizzlies and the Portland Trail Blazers. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. 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. The Spurs used this selection on United States Naval Academy standout David Robinson. [106], In 2018, the Spurs began training camp without a member of the Big Three for the first time since the 199798 season. With the later additions of center Nazr Mohammed from New York (acquired in a midseason trade of Malik Rose), and veteran forward Glenn Robinson from free agency, alongside regulars Bruce Bowen, Robert Horry, Tony Parker, Manu Ginbili, and Tim Duncan, the Spurs would be near the top in the Western Conference all season, battling the Phoenix Suns for the best record in the NBA. Find out more. Jan 2 @ MIL, SAS (26-8) beat MIL, 117-110, 35. Leonard then became the starting small forward. [50] The Spurs finished the regular season with an NBA-best 3713 record (.740 win percentage), the only season during Duncan's tenure with the Spurs that the team did not win at least 50 games in a season, a feat that extended through the 201617 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) Mar 9 @ BOS, SAS (43-18) beat BOS, 94-78, 62. 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. 92.8 (13th of 29) Oct 30 @ GSW, SAS (1-1) lost to GSW, 98-106, 4. [2] Background [ edit] He was named First Team All-NBA while winning Rookie of the Year honors. Keita . [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. Feb 9 @ MIN, SAS (2-2) lost to MIN, 70-74, 5. Paired together, the 7'1"[40] Robinson and the 6'11"[41] Duncan became known as the Twin Towers. [citation needed], After the deal was signed, the team was renamed the San Antonio Gunslingers. [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. With the acquisition of guard Brent Barry from Seattle, the Spurs would get off to a quick start, posting a 123 record in November. [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. 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. [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. It was also the first time that they had advanced to the Finals in consecutive years. The next season would see the Spurs drop off in wins to 5428 and lose to the Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the playoffs. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Italics denotes still active, but not with the team. Midwest Division, PTS/G: All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. citizens. Nov 27 @ OKC, SAS (13-2) lost to OKC, 88-94, 16. The Spurs and Heat would alternate wins the first six games in the series. [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. In the second round of the 2013 playoffs, the Spurs faced Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. The Spurs used their pick to select Wake Forest product and consensus All-American Tim Duncan. [151] Also during the season, the Spurs wore a turquiose "City" uniform with elements based on the uniforms worn in the 1996 NBA All-Star Game. 37-13, Finished 1st in NBA Despite struggling to get on the court for a championship contender, Mamukelashvili was dominant for the Wisconsin Herd. After Rex Hughes filled the coaching shoes for one game, NBA veteran John Lucas was named head coach. This made it the first time since the 1998 NBA Finals that the same two teams faced off in the Finals in consecutive years. 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. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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. The Spurs held three picks in the second round in the 2009 draft. No. Web Visit ESPN to view the San Antonio Spurs team roster for the current season. (Series Stats)Won NBA Western Conference Finals (4-2) versus Dallas Mavericks No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. (Series Stats), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:46PM. Mar 21, SAS (48-20) lost to MIN, 94-101, 73. 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. The Spurs own the NBA rights to the players listed in the table below.
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