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NBA: San Antonio Spurs at New York Knicks

“Alright Wemby”¦”: NBA Star Turned Analyst Believes Joel Embiid Sent Subliminal Message to Victor Wembanyama in 70pt Outburst

Ex-NBA star believes that the Joel Embiid's 70 point game against the Spurs was a statement for Victor Wembanyama
NBA: San Antonio Spurs at Philadelphia 76ers

Victor Wembanyama’s Jaw-Dropping Move Triggers Kevin Garnett Rant on Social Media

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Moving Dangerously Close to Fumbling MVP Race, Joel Embiid’s Greater Plans Revealed After Ducking Nikola Jokic Battle

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NBA: Denver Nuggets at Philadelphia 76ers

Luka Doncic Drops 73pts: Sets New NBA Record Since Kobe Bryant and Overtakes Joel Embiid

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NBA: Philadelphia 76ers at Indiana Pacers

Joel Embiid Reveals Personal Kobe Bryant Story after 70pt Bombshell on Lakers Legend’s Special Night

Following the 70-point historic night against the Spurs, 76ers star Joel Embiid revealed a personal back story about Kobe Bryant.
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Joel Embiid Marvels at 7’4 Victor Wembanyama After Torching Spurs Rookie With 70-Point Masterclass: “Towering Over Me”

Following the career high performance against Victor Wembanyama and co, Joel Embiid expressed his awe on the French rookie.
NBA: San Antonio Spurs at Philadelphia 76ers

LeBron James Awestruck by “Crazy” Joel Embiid and Karl Anthony Towns Outings on Historic NBA Night

Following Joel Embiid's dominant game, Wolves star Karl Anthony-Towns impressed LeBron James with his career high game.
NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves at Philadelphia 76ers

LeBron James and NBA Legends Go Wild as Joel Embiid Explodes for 70 on Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs

LeBron James and several other NBA legends commend Joel Embiid after his historic 70-point performance against Victor Wembanyama and Co.
NBA: San Antonio Spurs at Philadelphia 76ers

Joel Embiid Goes Michael Jordan Mode, Beats Wilt Chamberlain, Allen Iverson and Giannis Antetokounmpo with 70pt Game

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid went ballistic against the Spurs to break the franchise record for most points and several other records.
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“Hammer His A**”: Gregg Popovich Issues Major Victor Wembanyama Warning to Reigning MVP Joel Embiid

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich reveals his expectations for the first match up between Victor Wembanyama and Joel Embiid
NBA: San Antonio Spurs at Denver Nuggets

About San Antonio Spurs

San Antonio Spurs 2021: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report

The San Antonio Spurs are a part of the Southwest division of the Eastern Conference in the NBA. The Spurs have won the championship five times and are the only former ABA team to win a championship. 

Spurs’ logo has seen plenty of redesigning over the years, but they’ve stuck with the same design since 2017. Here’s how the latest one looks: A minimal design with the team’s name in bold with a silver background.

San Antonio has the best winning-percentage for an NBA team (61.8). They've enjoyed tremendous success over the years and rank as a cornerstone franchise in the league. They are currently owned by Spurs Sports & Entertainment, a sport and entertainment organization based in San Antonio, Texas. 

Peter J. Holt holds the position of Chairman and co-CEO of the Spurs Sports and Entertainment, a post he inherited from his mother in 2019. Brian Wright serves as the General Manager of the franchise after he was promoted from the assistant GM position in 2019

Who is the head coach of the San Antonio Spurs?

The Spurs have had the same man coaching their team for the past two decades. They boast successful winning percentages due to the work of the genius that is Gregg Popovich

Popovich has been Spurs’ head coach since 1996, and his reign is still going strong. He has guided the Spurs to five championships, which marks him as an important figure in the sport’s history. 

Gregg Popovich ranks as the most successful coach in terms of career victories among the active ones. Moreover, his winning percentage makes him one of the greatest to ever do it. 

Besides coaching the Spurs team, Gregg Popovich also serves as the President of the franchise. 

History

The Spurs were initially formed in 1967 as a part of the American Basketball Association (ABA). The team’s name was coined as the Dallas Chaparrals, but they swiftly renamed as the San Antonio Spurs in 1973. 

The Spurs emerged as a fairly successful team in the 70s and the 80s but never made it to the NBA Finals. Hall of Famer George Gervin spearheaded the team during this era, and Gervin made nine consecutive All-Star teams from 1977-85. 

The team saw an immediate rise in their success after signing David Robinson with the first pick in the 1987 NBA draft. Robinson won Rookie of the Year in 1989 and took off from there with his extraordinary two-way dominance. 

However, the Spurs still lacked a proper #2, and that is when they signed a young Tim Duncan in 1997. Duncan was destined for success, but little did people know that he would go on to become one of the greatest ever. 

The Robinson-Duncan duo was called the ‘Twin Towers’ owing to their massive height and a remarkable game. A gifted Tim Duncan helped the Spurs win their maiden championship in just his second year with the team. 

‘The Big Fundamental,’ as he’s known, won two titles alongside David Robinson. However, after Robinson retired, he left a huge void in the team, which was shortly filled with effect by Tony Parker and Argentine Manu Ginobili. 

The Spurs last won an NBA title in 2014, and Tim Duncan retired two years later. The post-Duncan era has been a rocky road for the team as they continue to fight for the place in the West. 

San Antonio Spurs arena and mascot

The Spurs play their home games at the AT&T Center in San Antonio. They’ve been hosting games at this multi-purpose arena since 2002. The arena can hold close to 18,500 people during an NBA game. 

The Spurs boast of having one of the most celebrated mascots in the NBA’s history. ‘The Coyote’ was first introduced to the fans in 1983, and he is now in the Mascot Hall of Fame as well! 

Spurs’ mascot is a regular entertainer during games and was even voted as the NBA Mascot of the Year in 2014. 

Ever since Nike acquired the NBA’s uniform deal, they scrapped the home and road jerseys and brought out different editions. The team’s primary colors remain black and silver, while their city edition uniforms contain a camouflage design. 

Team’s sponsors

San Antonio Spurs have a multi-year deal with Frost Bank and became one of the early teams to sport jersey patches on their uniforms. Frost Bank currently holds that privilege, but the Spurs have tie-ups with plenty of other companies as well. 

Grocery company HEB, Subway, Coco-Cola are some other partnerships that the Spurs currently enjoy. 

Achievements and History

Founded 

1967

Conference

Western

Division 

Southwest

President

Gregg Popovich

General Manager

Brian Wright

Head Coach 

Gregg Popovich

Arena 

AT&T Center

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)
Website

www.nba.com/spurs

San Antonio Spurs 2021 roster

12LaMarcus AldridgeC6-11250July 19, 1985
31Keita Bates-Diop  (TW)SF6-8229January 23, 1996
10DeMar DeRozanSF6-6220August 7, 1989
14Drew EubanksPF6-9245February 1, 1997
22Rudy GayPF6-8250August 17, 1986
3Keldon JohnsonSF6-5220October 11, 1999
33Tre JonesPG6-1185January 8, 2000
41Trey LylesPF6-9234November 5, 1995
8Patty MillsPG6-1180August 11, 1988
5Dejounte MurrayPG6-4180September 19, 1996
25Jakob PoeltlC7-1245October 15, 1995
19Luka ŠamanićPF6-10227January 9, 2000
24Devin VassellSG6-5200August 23, 2000
1Lonnie WalkerSG6-4204December 14, 1998
Quinndary Weatherspoon  (TW)SG6-3205September 10, 1996
4Derrick WhiteSG6-4190July 2, 1994