During the 197778 season, Gervin battled David Thompson of the Denver Nuggets all year long for the NBA scoring title. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? In the NBA Finals, they faced the New York Knicks, who had made history by becoming the first eighth seed to ever make the NBA Finals. Mar 18, SAS (47-19) lost to NYK, 97-105, 67. Won NBA Western Conference First Round (4-3) versus Dallas Mavericks This was done in spite of significant handicaps the NBA imposed on the incoming ABA teams, limiting their draft picks and television revenues during their early time in the merged league. [38] The next game, Sean Elliott recorded 23 points and David Robinson added 18 points and 19 rebounds as the Spurs got their first win of the season against the visiting New Jersey Nets.[39]. 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. Find out more. Join our linker program. Mar 19 @ LAL, SAS (51-16) beat LAL, 125-109, 68. May 4 @ POR, SAS (36-13) beat POR, 87-81, 50. This loss ended the Spurs' record streak of eighteen 50-win seasons that had stretched back to 2000, including the 201112 season, which was shortened by a lockout (the Spurs finished 5016). Championship +1100, Over-Under 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. Nov 30, SAS (14-3) lost to HOU, 106-112, 19. The Spurs used this selection on United States Naval Academy standout David Robinson. [97] On April 3, 2018, the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Spurs 113110, handing San Antonio its 33rd loss of the season. 6' 9" 230 lbs. It was a 110-99 win at AT&T Center. [23], When the Spurs have won the NBA title, the team's victory parades have been boat trips on the San Antonio River Walk. [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. The two will work together to oversee the business and basketball divisions. Name Height Weight DOB (YYYY-MM-DD) From F: 26: Barlow, Dominick (TW) 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. Net Rtg: +8.1 (1st of 30), Preseason Odds: John Y. (Series Stats)Won NBA Western Conference Finals (4-0) versus Memphis Grizzlies Nov 7 @ LAC, SAS (4-1) lost to LAC, 84-106, 6. Apr 8 @ MIN, SAS (60-18) lost to MIN, 91-110, 79. San Antonio Spurs scores, news, schedule, players, stats, rumors, depth charts and more on RealGM.com . [57] The Spurs met the Mavericks in the second round of the playoffs, but it would be Dallas coming out on top 43, including a 119111 overtime victory in Game 7. Feb 5 @ GSW, SAS (32-16) beat GSW, 103-99, 49. [94] Leonard was subsequently cleared to play by the Spurs medical staff, but he solicited a second opinion from his own doctors. Despite their regular-season success, the Spurs were unable to win any NBA championships, losing in the Western Conference playoffs to the Houston Rockets in the first round of the 1981 and the Los Angeles Lakers in four games in 1982 and in six games in the 1983 Western Finals despite getting both wins at the Forum in the 1983 series. Check out the current San Antonio Spurs roster and learn more about your favorite players with access to bios, photos and stats on NBA.com The typical pattern is to allow the player to develop in leagues outside the United States. Feb 3 @ NOP, SAS (35-13) beat NOP, 102-95, 49. [122] Following the 20202021 season, DeRozan was traded to the Chicago Bulls in a sign-and-trade deal for Thaddeus Young, Al-Farouq Aminu, a protected first-round draft pick, and the Bulls 2022 and 2025 second-round picks. Mar 4 @ DAL, SAS (8-8) beat DAL, 95-79, 18. The Spurs, the Denver Nuggets, the Indiana Pacers and the New York Nets joined the NBA for the 197677 season. 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. 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. Nov 14 @ PHI, SAS (5-4) lost to PHI, 94-99, 10. 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 Spurs finished with the NBA's best record at 6220, cracking the 60-win mark for the first time in franchise history. [445][446] On the opening day of the 201314 season, the Spurs set the record for the most international players on a team roster with ten international players from seven countries.[447]. Apr 14 @ LAL, SAS (58-22) lost to LAL, 86-91, 81. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. List of the last five seasons completed by the Spurs. [122] Thirty-five-year-old star LaMarcus Aldridge left the team midway through the season, agreeing to a contract buyout. Nov 13 @ LAL, SAS (7-1) beat LAL, 84-82, 9. Nov 11 @ PHI, SAS (7-1) beat PHI, 109-85, 10. Mar 16 @ SAC, SAS (14-8) beat SAC, 121-109, 23. Def Rtg: 99.7 (3rd of 29) Rodman was traded to the Chicago Bulls after the season, and helped the Bulls win three titles from 1996 to 1998. Mar 2 @ HOU, SAS (41-17) beat HOU, 97-88, 59. Feb 12 @ BOS, SAS (38-15) beat BOS, 104-92, 54. Record: Feb 14 @ CHI, SAS (4-3) beat CHI, 89-76, 9. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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. Learn more and register, Height of bar is margin of victory Mouseover bar for details Click for box score Grouped by Month, 1. Forward Chuck Person would miss the entire season with a back injury. Learn more and register, Height of bar is margin of victory Mouseover bar for details Click for box score Grouped by Month, 1. BallerTV Live Streaming. Mar 26, SAS (55-16) beat DEN, 108-103, 72. The Spurs entered the 2022 NBA Draft armed with four picks, including three first-rounders and used them to select Jeremy Sochan (No. San Antonio Spurs forward Drew Eubanks plays during . [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. Southwest Division, PTS/G: The Bucks released Mamukelashvili on Thursday. Apr 13 @ PHO, SAS (59-21) lost to PHO, 85-92, 81. The lone bright spot during this period was the Spurs being awarded the top pick in the 1987 NBA draft through NBA draft lottery. [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. [125] As the tenth seed in the Western Conference, the Spurs participated in the tournament. Mar 24 @ HOU, SAS (53-17) lost to HOU, 95-96, 72. They would become the first team since the 200607 Dallas Mavericks to finish with 67 wins and be eliminated before the conference finals. They finished the regular season with a 111.7 offensive rating through their balanced and efficient offense. Dec 14 @ UTA, SAS (19-4) beat UTA, 100-84, 24. Mar 11 @ CHI, SAS (47-16) beat CHI, 104-96, 66. Sometimes, a player's overseas contract may have an expensive buyout clause that would discourage the Spurs from seeking to bring him in. Feb 19 @ SAC, SAS (43-12) beat SAC, 108-102, 56. 54.5, Arena: Apr 10 @ DAL, SAS (61-18) beat DAL, 109-100, 80. Tony Parker, who dominated in the Finals averaging 24.5 points per game on 57 percent shooting, was named Finals MVP and became the first European-born player to win the award.[63]. Despite a respectable 1710 start during the 197475 season, Coach Tom Nissalke was fired as the team's ownership become tired of the Spurs' slow playing style. In the end, the experience of the Spurs would be the difference as they won the Southwest Division again with a new franchise-best record of 6319. All rights reserved. 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It was the first time the Spurs swept the Finals, the first Championship in. Jan 25 @ DAL, SAS (35-11) beat DAL, 113-107, 50. However, the Clippers would win that game and go on to win Game 7 at home. 9, the club's highest pick since it drafted Hall of Famer Tim. Jan 23, SAS (34-11) beat NOH, 106-102, 46. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. On March 14, the Spurs playoff spirits got a lift when Sean Elliott, who received a kidney transplant from his brother prior to the season, returned and played in the last 19 games. The Spurs are one of four former American Basketball Association (ABA) teams to remain intact in the NBA after the 1976 ABANBA merger[8][9] and are the only former ABA team to have won an NBA championship. [44] Both Robinson and Duncan were skilled offensive players,[45] and the Twin Towers also anchored the Spurs' formidable defense. 37 pick,[67] taking Miami Hurricanes shooting guard Jack McClinton and point/shooting guard Nando de Colo from France with the No. However, the 198990 season was notable for several reasons. Jan 7 @ NOH, SAS (27-10) lost to NOH, 88-95, 39. In that game, the Spurs and the Grizzlies went to overtime. [59][60][61] Demoralized the Spurs would head back to Los Angeles where they would lose the series in six games. The Spurs went on to win 42 in the contentious and controversial series versus the Suns. (Series Stats), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:46PM. [99], In June 2018, following months of reports of growing tension between Leonard's camp and the Spurs stemming from a disagreement over his injury rehabilitation process, reports indicated that Leonard had requested a trade. Dec 16 @ LAC, SAS (19-5) lost to LAC, 92-115, 25. Without a healthy David Robinson, the Spurs were swept out of the first round of the playoffs by the Phoenix Suns. At press time, the Spurs, Rockets and Pistons had a combined record of 42 wins and 141 losses. Apr 6 @ DET, SAS (57-20) beat DET, 89-83, 80. Dec 27 @ ATL, SAS (18-11) lost to ATL, 79-81, 30. [96] Leonard did not play again in 2018. That night Gervin knew that he needed 58 points against the Jazz in New Orleans. 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. [1], "SPURS ACQUIRE THREE FIRST ROUND DRAFT PICKS", "Celtics trade Noah Vonleh, cash to Spurs to open up roster spot, per report", "SPURS ACQUIRE DEVONTE' GRAHAM AND FOUR SECOND ROUND DRAFT PICKS", "SPURS SIGN DOMINICK BARLOW TO TWO-WAY CONTRACT", "SPURS CLAIM JULIAN CHAMPAGNIE OFF WAIVERS", "SPURS CLAIM SANDRO MAMUKELASHVILI OFF WAIVERS", "Spurs Waiving Danilo Gallinari, Plans to Sign With Celtics", "Brisbane Bullets add Tyler Johnson to NBL23 roster", "Dewayne Dedmon Signed After Being Waived by San Antonio Spurs", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=202223_San_Antonio_Spurs_season&oldid=1142737331, This page was last edited on 4 March 2023, at 02:47. 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. Nov 10 @ NYK, SAS (6-1) beat NYK, 120-89, 8. [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. Nov 29 @ MIA, SAS (13-4) lost to MIA, 100-105, 21. Duncan, after having been named NBA MVP, was also named Finals MVP. (Series Stats), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:46PM. Player Pos HT WT Birth Date Age Pre-Draft Team . 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) The Spurs struggled the rest of the season, finishing just 5923. This is informally known as the "Rodeo Road Trip". 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. Record: (Series Stats)Won NBA Western Conference Semifinals (4-2) versus Los Angeles Lakers The 201415 season was an up-and-down season, but finishing strong with a 5527 regular-season record and sixth seed in the West, they qualified for the playoffs. [29] A group of 35 San Antonio businessmenled by Angelo Drossos, John Schaefer, and Red McCombsworked out a "lend-lease" deal with the Dallas ownership group. Players Coaches Pos. Feb 13 @ CLE, SAS (42-12) beat CLE, 96-95, 55. Midway through the 199192 season, McCombs fired Brown and replaced him with Bob Bass for the remainder of the season. They also jumped all the way to first place in the Midwest Division, their first division title in seven years. Next. Mar 16, SAS (51-16) beat CLE, 119-113, 70. 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. Full San Antonio Spurs roster for the 2022-23 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. Thanks to supreme talent, terrific choices in late stages of the draft, and Gregg Popovich's excellent coaching, the Spurs won five championships, get to the Finals six times, and never had a losing season after 1997. The Spurs finished their inaugural season under that banner with a 4539 record, good for third place in the Western Division. [92], The Spurs' 201718 season was overshadowed by an injury to star Kawhi Leonard and reports of ensuing disputes between Leonard and the Spurs regarding the handling of that injury. The Spurs finished with 5824 records for both the 200001 and 200102 seasons but found themselves suffering playoff ousters in both seasons from the eventual NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers, getting swept from the 2001 Conference Finals and losing in five games during the second round in 2002. Opp PTS/G: 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. [119] The 20192020 season was also the first season since 19961997 in which the Spurs finished with a losing record. Apr 26 @ LAC, SAS (32-12) beat LAC, 94-88, 45. The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio. Although Robinson was drafted in 1987, the Spurs would have to wait until the 198990 season for Robinson to be a Spur because of his prior two-year commitment to serve in the United States Navy. The seventh-seeded Spurs would once again battle the Mavericks in the first round of the playoffs. The shorts featured turquoise diamonds in homage to the George Gervin-era uniforms, and the logo on the left leg honored the Dallas Chaparrals. Mar 16, SAS (50-16) beat UTA, 122-104, 67. Mar 12 @ MIN, SAS (49-16) lost to MIN, 83-107, 67. 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 and Heat would alternate wins the first six games in the series. The Spurs officially announced they have claimed Sandro Mamukelashvili off waivers and converted his two-way contract into a standard deal. [51] The following game, the Spurs bowed down to the home team, the Golden State Warriors, 10698. Nov 16 @ CLE, SAS (6-4) beat CLE, 90-77, 15. [48][49] However, the Spurs lost their next three games to the Lakers, Timberwolves, and Cavaliers, the latter a 9989 road loss. (Series Stats)Won NBA Western Conference Semifinals (4-2) versus Golden State Warriors Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Dec 18 @ PHO, SAS (20-5) beat PHO, 108-101, 26. [149] The Spurs reprised the "Fiesta" theme for the 202122 season, but mixed in a few elements from previous uniforms. 527,357 (2nd of 29), NBA 1999 Playoffs: The owners of the Spirits of St. Louis received a portion of all television profits during their NBA tenure, which amounted to approximately one-seventh of the Spurs' television profit every year. 95.8 (12th of 29) 53 picks, respectively. . The Spurs finished the 199596 season under Hill at 5923 and lost in the Western Conference semi-finals. SBC Center Nov 28 @ ORL, SAS (13-3) beat ORL, 110-89, 17. Attendance: [438] 52 international players have played for the Spurs. Feb 6 @ BRK, SAS (36-14) lost to BRK, 89-103, 51. Feb 5 @ WAS, SAS (36-13) beat WAS, 125-118, 50. Apr 12, SAS (58-21) beat SAC, 108-101, 80. This gave the Spurs a deeper bench for their playoff run. [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). 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. With that win, the Spurs clinched a playoff spot for a 16th straight season. "Name*" includes combined statistics for the team from both the ABA and NBA. [22] The Spurs have consistently posted winning road records during this period, including an NBA-record longest single road-trip winning streak (eight games out of nine, achieved in 2003). The San Antonio Spurs won 5 NBA titles in 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2014. Oct 29 @ LAL, SAS (1-0) beat LAL, 87-82, 2. Italics denotes still active, but not with the team. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Nov 15 @ UTA, SAS (9-1) beat UTA, 91-82, 12. 2006-2007 San Antonio Spurs Playoff Roster. 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. In the playoffs, the Spurs fell to the Pacers in six games.[33]. AT&T Center Head Coach: Gregg Popovich (Air Force Academy '70) Assistant Coaches: P.J. The Spurs would have to wait another 20 years to make it to their first NBA Finals. 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. citizens. 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. [12] As of May 2017, the Spurs had the best winning percentage of any franchise in the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada over the previous three decades. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Tony Parker led the Spurs after scoring 21 points. 58-24, Finished 1st in NBA Jeremy Sochan was the scorer of 22 points along with 3 assists. 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. [116][117] The Spurs finished the COVID-shortened[118] season with a record of 3239. In addition, from 1977 to 1981 a saddle-like striping was featured on the back of the home shorts. 55.5, Arena: They also clinched 22 Division and 5 Conf. Net Rtg: +9.0 (1st of 29), Preseason Odds: They lost every home game in both series in 1982 and 1983 vs the Lakers as Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and co. were too strong. The Spurs held three picks in the second round in the 2009 draft. Gameplay Will Begin Saturday, May 20. These events are called "Noches Latinas", first launched during the 200607 NBA season, part of a Hispanic marketing campaign known as "ne-b-a". [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. [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. In the first round of the playoffs, the eighth-seeded Dallas Mavericks surprised the Spurs by taking the series to seven games, but the Spurs prevailed in convincing fashion in the deciding Game 7. The lone bright spot was Wilkins, leading the team in scoring with an average of 18.2 points per game. Dec 19 @ GSW, SAS (21-5) beat GSW, 104-102, 27. Won NBA Western Conference First Round (3-1) versus Minnesota Timberwolves Jan 21 @ PHI, SAS (33-11) beat PHI, 90-85, 45. The team's primary colors were changed from the red, white, and blue of the Chaparrals to the now-familiar black, silver and white motif of the Spurs, with the branding taking effect for the 197374 season. In 1993, local businessman Peter M. Holt and a group of 22 investors purchased the Spurs from Red McCombs for $75million. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Find out more. [46] DeMar DeRozan led the team in scoring, averaging 21.6 points per game. (Series Stats)Won NBA Western Conference Finals (4-2) versus Oklahoma City Thunder The San Antonio Spurs are the crown jewel when we discuss franchises in the NBA. They were allowed to move the team to San Antonio immediately, but would return the team to Dallas if no purchase occurred by 1975. In the postseason, The Spurs went through the West relatively easily, culminating with a 5-game victory in the Conference Finals over the Phoenix Suns. On the final day of the season, Thompson took the lead by scoring 73 points in an afternoon game against the Detroit Pistons. McCombs made national headlines during the summer of 1992 with the hiring of former UNLV head coach Jerry Tarkanian. Do you have a sports website? [13] From 19992000 to 201617, the Spurs won 50 games each season,[14] setting a record of 18 consecutive 50-win seasons. [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. On July 10, 2009, the Spurs signed Detroit Pistons power forward Antonio McDyess to a three-year deal worth approximately $15million in guaranteed money.[68]. Mar 22 @ GSW, SAS (53-16) beat GSW, 99-90, 71. September 8 . The Lucas era started out successfully. The Spurs held three first-round picks and one second-round pick entering the draft. Nov 21 @ BOS, SAS (9-3) beat BOS, 112-100, 13. Dec 19 @ SAC, SAS (16-10) beat SAC, 83-81, 29. [10] The franchise has won NBA championships in 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2014. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Faced with a third straight loss in Detroit, the Spurs would play tougher in Game 5, which would go into overtime. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. (Series Stats)Won NBA Finals (4-1) versus Miami Heat [32], The team quickly made themselves at home at HemisFair Arena, playing to increasingly large and raucous crowds. 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.
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