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Story on Spurs GM Brian Wright's message to fans following success at the NBA Draft Lottery.
Following success at the NBA Draft Lottery, Spurs' General Manager reminds fans there's still work to be done
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Nikola Jokic says he modeled his game after Tim Duncan, calls him the best power forward ever to play, and recalls a game where Duncan (even at an older stage in his NBA career) gave him the easiest 20 pts dropped on him in a game
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Hall of Fame news:
Gregg Popovich will be presented by David Robinson, Manu Ginobili, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker
Ex-Spur Pau Gasol will be presented by Toni Kukoč
Tony Parker will be presented by Manu Ginobili, Tim Duncan
Becky Hammon will be presented by Sheryl Swoopes, Teresa…
Spurs fans....... can we talk about this block D. White had today in practice that led to the alley-oop pass?!?!?! 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤😮😮😮😮😮
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DeRozan gets my respect. Dude came in, did work, didn't rock the boat, was great with media, mentored the kids, and fulfilled his time in SA without forcing himself out.
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Lonnie says he isn't sweating the contract situation with Spurs, says he is confident and says he is a San Antonian after a fan called him "guey"
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"Pop came to my room, we were in Atlanta, and he told me that they traded me to Boston. I was pretty shocked. I didn't see it coming." - former Spur D. White on getting traded
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"I liked to be coached. I like to be threatened and sent to the G League if I don't play the right way. I don't care. I like it when there are consequences to my mistakes," - Victor Wembanyama
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Sources: 2x Finals MVP, Kawhi Leonard is unlikely to play in the NBA Playoffs. Kawhi’s camp and the Clippers’ brass are in disagreement as to Leonard’s availability for the playoffs. This has led to growing frustration from both sides.
Landale says he doesn't want to leave San Antonio, wants to play in SA until the end of his career, that he and his fiancee love San Antonio.
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Dejounte Murray came in 8th among West guard in fan all star voting ahead of D. Lillard and A. Edwards.
He received 307,213 fan votes and 24 player votes.
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Not a bad few days for SAS. Stacked w/ draft capital, Murray wrecking the court, Vassell is looking like a man possessed 😤, Primo getting solid NBA mins, KJ looking revived, cap space primed for off-season, Pop just 4 wins from the record, back to back wins...
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“He meant a lot, he’s the reason I am the player that I am today, he built that foundation,
showing me around basketball, he’s a great coach, still one of the best coaches I’ve had,” - ex-Spur Kawhi Leonard on Spurs' Popovich
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DeRozan says he is excited to play in San Antonio tonight, and is looking forward to seeing the fans at the ATT.
Says he still keeps in touch with a lot of the Spurs players
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Gregg Popovich compares Victor Wembanyama to David Robinson and Tim Duncan....
"He is like Tim and David because they care more about the process and how things are done or you can't get to your ultimate goals. You can't skip any of those kinds of steps. He's been diligent in…
Wembanyama says he never lost confidence on the Spurs long term plan about the rebuild, never thought he wasn't in the best place, he trusts the players/organization
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Vassell tells me that having Tre Jones in the starting unit was huge, calls him a true PG, brings a different energy on the court
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"I like Jeremy. I think he does a lot of things. He does the little things that guys don't want to do, and I think that's going to help separate him. Obviously in a great organization with the Spurs, and he's got the "Baby Dennis" thing going, I think it's fire. I love his style,…
Statement from Spurs Peter J Holt...
"The team and the city that sticks with us and put so much effort and love into the organization, it’s just amazing for them to get rewarded,” said Spurs Managing Partner Peter J. Holt immediately following the Lottery. “So many folks have…
The Spurs have won the 2023 ESPN Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year Award for their efforts to help the Uvalde, Texas community in the wake of the Robb Elementary tragedy.
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DeRozan calls D. Murray his "little brother." Says he can relate to Murray so much and made a bond in San Antonio that can never be broken.
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Draymond Green says he will not play at the ASG. He is pushing for Dejounte Murray to take his spot, urging Adam Silver to consider Murray for the spot.
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Luka: Coach Timmy. What happened to your successor?
Coach TD: A young Spur named Kawhi Leonard, who was a pupil of mine until he turned to evil. He betrayed and left the Spurs. Kawhi was seduced by the dark side of Uncle Dennis.
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“Being back home; this is pretty much home. My mom still lives here. I’ve done a lot for the community & the community has done a lot for myself so the bond on & off the court w/ the city of San Antonio, has been all love” ex-Spur Lonnie Walker
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Rest In Peace Mr. Bill Russell.
Here is a chat he did with Spurs' Tim Duncan about the game, their similarities, how Russell called Duncan his favorite player and more.
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