2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Feb 28, SAS (6-8) lost to UTA, 87-101, 15. Apr 15 @ GSW, SAS (58-23) lost to GSW, 106-116, 82. The Spurs, the Denver Nuggets, the Indiana Pacers and the New York Nets joined the NBA for the 197677 season. [46] DeMar DeRozan led the team in scoring, averaging 21.6 points per game. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 55.5, Arena: [82] During the playoffs they swept the shorthanded Memphis Grizzlies in the first round before losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder in six games in the second round. 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. While Gervin was lighting up the scoreboard the Spurs were winning the Central Division with a 5230 record. This agreement placed particular financial pressure on the Spurs and the other three surviving former ABA teams. Jan 22, SAS (32-10) lost to OKC, 105-111, 43. Those who said the second-round series against the Suns was the true NBA Finals would be proven right, as the Spurs easily dispatched the Utah Jazz in five games to reach the NBA Finals. In 2011, a change to the Spurs' philosophy set the stage for the next successful run in the club's history. Jan 24 @ UTA, SAS (27-15) beat UTA, 91-90, 44. [109] In the first round of the playoffs, they faced the second-seeded Denver Nuggets,[110] and lost the series in seven games. Just as it appeared the Spurs would cruise toward the playoffs their season suddenly hit a bump in the road when Tim Duncan suffered an ankle injury. In the second, Gervin set a single period record with 33 points. [115] The Spurs' failure to make the postseason ended an NBA record-tying streak of 22 consecutive playoff appearances. [131][dubious discuss] The two teams met in the playoffs five times in six seasons, and one of the two teams advanced to the NBA Finals every year from 1999 to 2005. 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. Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, WL% = Winning percentage. . San Antonio Spurs scores, news, schedule, players, stats, rumors, depth charts and more on RealGM.com . Won NBA Western Conference First Round (4-0) versus Los Angeles Lakers Opp PTS/G: Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Paired together, the 7'1"[40] Robinson and the 6'11"[41] Duncan became known as the Twin Towers. As the season wound down, Duncan suffered a knee injury and the Spurs finished in second place with a 5329 record. Feb 11 @ CHI, SAS (41-12) beat CHI, 103-89, 54. [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. 9, the club's highest pick since it drafted Hall of Famer Tim. Prior to the beginning of training camps, however, the NBA owners, led by commissioner David Stern, locked out the players in order to force a new collective bargaining agreement with the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA). The Spurs seemingly bottomed out in 198889 with a record of 2161, the worst in franchise history at the time. The Spurs compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league's Western Conference Southwest Division. Tournament Info. 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. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Leonard then became the starting small forward. With a victory in the second game of the series, Duncan, Ginbili, and Parker won more playoff games together than any other three players on the same team in NBA history. In the 1999 and 2001 draft, the Spurs drafted Manu Ginbili from Argentina and Tony Parker from France respectively. [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. Player Pos HT WT Birth Date Age Pre-Draft Team . Dec 10 @ TOR, SAS (16-4) beat TOR, 116-103, 21. The seventh-seeded Spurs would once again battle the Mavericks in the first round of the playoffs. CAVS-SPURS RESEARCH NOTES. The Spurs faced hurdles but would make it to the Western Conference Finals, but lose to the Lakers in five games. The Spurs held three picks in the second round in the 2009 draft. Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has suffered a season-ending left Achilles tear, his agent told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. 97.6 (6th of 30), SRS: 8.00 (1st of 30) The two will work together to oversee the business and basketball divisions. However, the Clippers would win that game and go on to win Game 7 at home. 2002-03 San Antonio Spurs Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 60-22, Finished 1st in NBA Midwest Division Coach: Gregg Popovich (60-22) Executive: R.C. Apr 16, SAS (62-20) lost to LAL, 100-113, 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. Feb 3 @ NOP, SAS (35-13) beat NOP, 102-95, 49. Jan 29, SAS (33-13) lost to CHI, 86-96, 48. 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. Feb 1 @ MIA, SAS (31-16) beat MIA, 67-65, 48. The Spurs swept the first two rounds of the playoffs. The Spurs and Heat would alternate wins the first six games in the series. Next. 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. [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. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 55.5, Arena: Jan 28 @ HOU, SAS (33-12) lost to HOU, 90-97, 46. 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. The biggest personnel move of the Spurs' off-season had the team sending guard George Hill to his hometown Indiana Pacers for San Diego State's Kawhi Leonard, a hyper-athletic forward selected 15th overall by the Pacers in the 2011 NBA draft. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. However, in the playoffs, the Spurs could never catch a break, losing to teams like the Washington Bullets, the Boston Celtics, the Houston Rockets, and the Los Angeles Lakers. Nov 29 @ PHO, SAS (10-7) lost to PHO, 87-94, 19. The series against the Nets marked the first time two former ABA teams played each other for the NBA Championship. John Y. The Spurs clinched the playoffs for a 16th consecutive season, as well as extended the NBA record with 50+ games for 14 consecutive seasons. [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. Players Coaches Pos. 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. [102] On August 27, Manu Ginbili announced his retirement after a 16-year career with the Spurs. In June 1976, the ABANBA merger took place, moving San Antonio's sole professional sports franchise into a new league. The typical pattern is to allow the player to develop in leagues outside the United States. 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. During the 2012 off-season, the Spurs re-signed swingman Danny Green, who was a welcome surprise for them from the previous season, and Tim Duncan, both for three years. Apr 11, SAS (62-18) beat PHO, 112-104, 81. 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. Jan 13 @ NOP, SAS (30-8) beat NOP, 101-95, 40. (Series Stats), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:46PM. San Antonio also reached 50 wins for a 14th consecutive season, the longest streak in NBA history. Apr 27 @ SAC, SAS (32-13) lost to SAC, 100-104, 46. Mar 12 @ PHO, SAS (12-8) beat PHO, 99-97, 22. 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. [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. [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. The 2013-14 San Antonio Spurs roster for the NBA regular season and playoffs The Spurs held three first-round picks and one second-round pick entering the draft. 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. . They also continued to wear their camouflage-style uniforms as part of the "City" edition. He averaged 3.4 points and 2.1 rebounds on 43.9% shooting in 65 games during his two-season stint in Milwaukee. After Rex Hughes filled the coaching shoes for one game, NBA veteran John Lucas was named head coach. Nov 10 @ POR, SAS (6-1) beat POR, 112-109, 8. Feb 8 @ CHA, SAS (37-14) beat CHA, 104-100, 52. 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. (Series Stats)Won NBA Western Conference Semifinals (4-1) versus Portland Trail Blazers Feb 5 @ GSW, SAS (32-16) beat GSW, 103-99, 49. In Game 6, the Spurs were on the verge of winning their fifth NBA title. Web Top Moments. The team decided to sell the team to a different city, and the Chaparrals had to choose between San Antonio and El Paso. 735,970 (11th of 29), NBA 2003 Playoffs: Dec 7, SAS (15-4) lost to IND, 100-111, 20. The San Antonio Spurs are the crown jewel when we discuss franchises in the NBA. Leonard missed the first 27 games of the 201718 season with a right quadriceps injury. [116][117] The Spurs finished the COVID-shortened[118] season with a record of 3239. 96.6 (11th of 30), SRS: 6.67 (3rd of 30) After their disappointing second-round collapse, the Spurs looked to regain the NBA crown. Championship Years 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014 San Antonio Spurs History. Do you have a blog? Record: [97] On April 3, 2018, the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Spurs 113110, handing San Antonio its 33rd loss of the season. Midwest Division, PTS/G: 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. While it was thought that Robinson's arrival would make the Spurs respectable again, no one expected what happened in his rookie season. Nov 27 @ OKC, SAS (13-2) lost to OKC, 88-94, 16. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Opp PTS/G: The Western Conference champion San Antonio Spurs took on the Eastern Conference champion New York Knicks for the title, with the Spurs holding home court advantage. [52] The Spurs christened the SBC Center in style on November 1, 2002, by defeating the Toronto Raptors 9172. Join our linker program. AT&T Center Gameplay Will Begin Saturday, May 20. He became one of two players in NBA history to record at least 26,000 points, 15,000 rebounds and 3,000 blocks in his career (along with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) while also being the only NBA player to reach 1,000 wins with a single team. [123] The Spurs were hurt by poor three-point shooting and by injuries to starting guard Derrick White; however, Keldon Johnson and other young players made positive strides over the course of the season. Rodman was traded to the Chicago Bulls after the season, and helped the Bulls win three titles from 1996 to 1998. [129][130], From 1999 to 2004, the rivalry between the Spurs and the Los Angeles Lakers was considered the NBA's best. In the 199394 season, the Spurs' first in the newly built Alamodome, Lucas led the team to a 5527 record but the team suffered a loss in the first round of the playoffs, which led to the immediate firing of Lucas as head coach. (Series Stats)Lost NBA Finals (3-4) versus Miami Heat They were allowed to move the team to San Antonio immediately, but would return the team to Dallas if no purchase occurred by 1975. 12 to Aldridge", "Spurs reach buyout agreement with LaMarcus Aldridge", "Bill Russell's No. 51 and No. May 20-21, 2023. [28], While the Chaparrals had been modestly successful on the court, they were sinking financially by their third season. Feb 6 @ DEN, SAS (33-16) beat DEN, 83-74, 50. Head Coach: Gregg Popovich (Air Force Academy '70) Assistant Coaches: P.J. 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. Mar 20 @ DAL, SAS (48-19) beat DAL, 112-110, 68. [106], In 2018, the Spurs began training camp without a member of the Big Three for the first time since the 199798 season. It was a 110-99 win at AT&T Center. Since becoming the San Antonio Spurs in 1973, the team colors have been black, silver and white. [100] On July 18, 2018, Leonard and Danny Green were traded to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Pltl and a protected 2019 first-round draft pick. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. This is informally known as the "Rodeo Road Trip". The 23-year-old big man was a four-year standout at Seton Hall, winning Big East Player of the Year as a senior. Find out more. Join our linker program. 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). [83], On July 11, 2016, Duncan announced his retirement from the NBA after 19 seasons with the Spurs. Jan 2 @ MIL, SAS (26-8) beat MIL, 117-110, 35. In each of their three previous trips to the NBA Finals (1999, 2003, 2005), the San Antonio Spurs have won the NBA title. 1998-99 San Antonio Spurs Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 37-13, Finished 1st in NBA Midwest Division Coach: Gregg Popovich (37-13) Executive: Gregg Popovich PTS/G: 92.8 (13th of 29) Opp PTS/G: 84.7 (3rd of 29) SRS: 7.12 (1st of 29) Pace: 88.6 (19th of 29) The Lucas era started out successfully. The 20072008 season saw the Spurs go 5626 and finish third in the Western Conference. Apr 14 @ HOU, SAS (62-19) lost to HOU, 98-104, 82. [32], The team quickly made themselves at home at HemisFair Arena, playing to increasingly large and raucous crowds. San Antonio Spurs' roster cuts coming down to the wire. Note: Statistics are correct through the end of the 202122 season. [81] The Spurs also had the league's best defense. Without a healthy David Robinson, the Spurs were swept out of the first round of the playoffs by the Phoenix Suns. Gay, and Mills (the last remaining member of the 2014 championship roster), who left the team after . Name Height Weight DOB (YYYY-MM-DD) From F: 26: Barlow, Dominick (TW) 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Mar 28 @ DEN, SAS (56-16) beat DEN, 133-102, 74. 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 would have a strong 201213 season, going 5824 and earning the second seed in the West. The last head-to-head saw Spurs claim a 124-105 win over the Rockets at Toyota Center. Nov 26 @ WAS, SAS (12-3) beat WAS, 118-92, 16. Nov 11 @ PHI, SAS (7-1) beat PHI, 109-85, 10. Tony Parker led the Spurs after scoring 21 points. 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. Feb 27, SAS (45-14) lost to PHO, 101-105, 63. Despite struggling to get on the court for a championship contender, Mamukelashvili was dominant for the Wisconsin Herd. Jan 2, SAS (25-8) lost to NYK, 101-105, 35. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. The San Antonio Spurs started out as the. San Antonio embraced the Spurs with open arms; the Spurs drew 6,303 fans per game, surpassing the Chaparrals' entire total attendance in only 18 games. Or write about sports? Aside from the "Big Three" of Duncan, Ginbili and Parker, the number of international players in the Spurs roster also grew in the 2000s. All Rights Reserved. Nov 16 @ CLE, SAS (6-4) beat CLE, 90-77, 15. 527,357 (2nd of 29), NBA 1999 Playoffs: 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. Midwest Division, PTS/G: Dec 8, SAS (12-9) lost to SAC, 80-104, 24. The San Antonio Spurs have played a total of 47 seasons. Overview. 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. Nov 13 @ LAL, SAS (7-1) beat LAL, 84-82, 9. Forward Chuck Person would miss the entire season with a back injury. Mar 19 @ POR, SAS (15-9) lost to POR, 85-90, 25. 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