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. Early on in the third period, Gervin scored his 58 points on the way to 63 capturing the scoring title. The Spurs swept the first two rounds of the playoffs. San Antonio Spurs Roster Team Roster. Nov 23 @ IND, SAS (10-3) beat IND, 104-97, 14. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nba | pageType: rosters | [72] In the conference finals, the Spurs swept the Memphis Grizzlies, with Tony Parker having an 18-assist performance in Game 2 and a 37-point performance in Game 4. 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. Despite the injury issues, the Spurs were able to send Game Five to overtime. [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]. Dec 27 @ ATL, SAS (18-11) lost to ATL, 79-81, 30. Until the 198889 NBA season, the road uniform had "San Antonio" on the front while the home uniform featured the team nickname adopted from the Spurs logo; from 1973 to 1982, the road uniform lettering was black with silver trim. However, by the time the playoffs rolled around, Duncan was ready to return. Players who were born in U.S. overseas territories, such as Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam, are considered international players even if they are U.S. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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). 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. [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. He recorded 13 rebounds. Nov 22 @ MEM, SAS (11-1) beat MEM, 102-86, 15. Def Rtg: 101.6 (3rd of 30) (Series Stats)Won NBA Western Conference Semifinals (4-1) versus Portland Trail Blazers Or write about sports? Learn more and register, Height of bar is margin of victory Mouseover bar for details Click for box score Grouped by Month, 2. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. [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. [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. . The Spurs would have a strong 201213 season, going 5824 and earning the second seed in the West. The Spurs compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league's Western Conference Southwest Division. The San Antonio Spurs became the first defending champions since the 201112 Dallas Mavericks to be eliminated in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Croft, who was the first Canadian player to earn a scholarship to a major U.S. basketball college,[442] played one season for the Texas Chaparrals in the ABA. Jan 5 @ LAC, SAS (21-13) beat LAC, 94-86, 35. Mar 16, SAS (51-16) beat CLE, 119-113, 70. These events are called "Noches Latinas", first launched during the 200607 NBA season, part of a Hispanic marketing campaign known as "ne-b-a". During the 2010 NBA draft, the Spurs management held the highest draft pick since the Tim Duncan draft a decade earlier. The team was just as dominant in the playoffs, rolling through the Western Conference with a record of 111. 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. After falling to the Mavericks in Game 1, the Spurs went on to avenge their 2009 defeat to Dallas by winning the series in six games. Nov 30, SAS (14-3) lost to HOU, 106-112, 19. [83], On July 11, 2016, Duncan announced his retirement from the NBA after 19 seasons with the Spurs. Nov 29 @ MIA, SAS (13-4) lost to MIA, 100-105, 21. Duncan was named the NBA Finals MVP. Nov 15, SAS (7-2) lost to NYK, 100-104, 12. Feb 18 @ LAC, SAS (39-15) beat LAC, 113-103, 55. The Spurs cruised through the first round, while the first-seeded Dallas Mavericks were upset. However, as the series shifted to Detroit, the Spurs lost Games 3 and 4 by big margins as the Pistons tied the series. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. 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]. Mar 19 @ POR, SAS (15-9) lost to POR, 85-90, 25. After the lockout that delayed the 20112012 season, the Spurs signed T.J. Ford, who would eventually retire in the middle of the season after playing only 14 games due to a stinger. The uniforms are worn for select home games. Apr 10 @ DAL, SAS (61-18) beat DAL, 109-100, 80. [80] The Spurs finished the 201516 season with a 6715 record, earning them the Southwest Division title. In the Finals, the Spurs swept the Cleveland Cavaliers and captured their fourth title in nine years. Dec 16 @ LAC, SAS (14-10) lost to LAC, 79-91, 25. 103.0 (4th of 30) Houston Rockets vs. San Antonio Spurs All-Time Head-to-Head Record in the NBA. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. The Spurs would stay hot through December as they established a 256 record entering the New Year. 90.4 (3rd of 29), SRS: 5.65 (3rd of 29) Sometimes, a player's overseas contract may have an expensive buyout clause that would discourage the Spurs from seeking to bring him in. During the 197778 season, Gervin battled David Thompson of the Denver Nuggets all year long for the NBA scoring title. Def Rtg: 102.4 (3rd of 30) Kawhi Leonard signed a multi-year contract with the San Antonio Spurs on December 13, 2011. Jan 11 @ MEM, SAS (28-11) lost to MEM, 98-101, 43. 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. Gay, and Mills (the last remaining member of the 2014 championship roster), who left the team after . [15] In the 201819 season, the Spurs matched an NBA record for most consecutive playoff appearances with 22. Feb 27, SAS (45-14) lost to PHO, 101-105, 63. Gervin and Silas took that style to heart, as the Spurs became an exciting fast-break team. Find out more. 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. [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. Throughout the 2022 season, the Spurs will celebrate the club's 50th anniversary. The team plays its home games at AT&T Center in San Antonio. Dec 18 @ PHO, SAS (20-5) beat PHO, 108-101, 26. Dec 14 @ UTA, SAS (19-4) beat UTA, 100-84, 24. The San Antonio Spurs are the crown jewel when we discuss franchises in the NBA. Mar 25 @ DEN, SAS (18-9) beat DEN, 86-65, 28. Today's date is historic in that the Spurs won Game 4 of the 2007 NBA Finals and secured their fourth NBA title. Nov 27 @ OKC, SAS (13-2) lost to OKC, 88-94, 16. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. Visit ESPN to view the San Antonio Spurs team stats for the 2022-23 season. Jan 26 @ MIA, SAS (33-11) lost to MIA, 101-113, 45. [57] For the 200506 season, the Spurs acquired the two-time All-Star Michael Finley and one-time All Star Nick Van Exel. Dec 19 @ GSW, SAS (21-5) beat GSW, 104-102, 27. Pace: 88.6 (19th of 29), Off Rtg: 104.0 (11th of 29) Prior to the season, the Spurs traded fan-favorite Elliott to the Detroit Pistons in return for rebounding star Dennis Rodman. 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. They finished the regular season with a 111.7 offensive rating through their balanced and efficient offense. [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. He posted 20.3 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game, earning an invitation to the G League Next Up Game at All-Star Weekend. He was replaced by Bob Bass, who said, "It is my belief that you cannot throw a set offense at another professional team for 48 minutes. The Spurs began the 1990s with great optimism. The Spurs finished with the NBA's best record at 6220, cracking the 60-win mark for the first time in franchise history. [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. Mar 19 @ LAL, SAS (51-16) beat LAL, 125-109, 68. In breaking from the traditional practice of placing the team or city name in front, the Spurs' new uniform features only the stylized spur logo, with the black number trimmed in white and silver on the upper right. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Although there was speculation that Robinson might choose not to sign with the Spurs and to become a free agent once his Navy commitment ended,[36][37] Robinson decided in the end to come to San Antonio for the 198990 season. [94] Leonard was subsequently cleared to play by the Spurs medical staff, but he solicited a second opinion from his own doctors. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 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. In Game 7, Duncan had 25 points as the Spurs pulled away late to win their third NBA Title in seven years with an 8174 win. That night Gervin knew that he needed 58 points against the Jazz in New Orleans. However, in the playoffs, the Spurs would be stunned in six games by the Washington Bullets despite an outstanding series from Gervin who averaged 33.2 points per game. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Apr 8 @ MIN, SAS (60-18) lost to MIN, 91-110, 79. 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. In June 1976, the ABANBA merger took place, moving San Antonio's sole professional sports franchise into a new league. The 202223 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. The series against the Nets marked the first time two former ABA teams played each other for the NBA Championship. Dec 25, SAS (22-7) lost to HOU, 98-111, 30. After only one year, they exercised their option to tear up the lease agreement, buy the franchise outright and keep the team in San Antonio for good. 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. San Antonio also disclosed they waived Isaiah Roby to clear a roster spot. 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. The Spurs struggled with injuries during the 200910 regular season, but managed another 50-win season, finishing at 5032. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Do you have a sports website? Spurs Team Trophy. [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. Feb 11 @ CLE, SAS (2-3) lost to CLE, 89-99, 6. Apr 15 @ GSW, SAS (58-23) lost to GSW, 106-116, 82. The next four seasons were a dark time in Spurs' history with the team having a combined record of 115213 from 198586 until 198889. The Spurs primary logo is atop the player name and number on the back (replaced by the NBA logo prior to the 201415 season), while the Eurostile 'SA' initials (for San Antonio) are on the left leg of the shorts. Feb 16 @ SAC, SAS (36-16) beat SAC, 104-101, 54. [109] In the first round of the playoffs, they faced the second-seeded Denver Nuggets,[110] and lost the series in seven games. [32], The team quickly made themselves at home at HemisFair Arena, playing to increasingly large and raucous crowds. Feb 19 @ LAL, SAS (4-5) lost to LAL, 94-106, 11. [147], The switch to Nike as the uniform provider in 2017 eliminated the "home" and "away" uniform designations. Since becoming the San Antonio Spurs in 1973, the team colors have been black, silver and white. Robinson missed the first month of the season due to a back injury. Apr 20 @ UTA, SAS (29-12) beat UTA, 83-69, 44. The San Antonio Spurs, a professional basketball team in the Southwest Division of the National Basketball Association's Western Conference, began play as the Dallas Chaparrals, a charter team of the American Basketball Association, in 1967. . Without a healthy David Robinson, the Spurs were swept out of the first round of the playoffs by the Phoenix Suns. The San Antonio Spurs are signing center Gorgui Dieng to a second 10-day contract, according to sources. [152], The Coyote has been the Spurs' mascot since 1983. 54.5, Arena: [69] However, Anderson was soon sitting out of the first half of the season due to injuries. The Spurs held three picks in the second round in the 2009 draft. (Series Stats), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:46PM. Find out the latest on your favorite NBA players on CBSSports.com. 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). [28], While the Chaparrals had been modestly successful on the court, they were sinking financially by their third season. The first foreign-born player in franchise history is Bobby Croft. Nov 1 @ LAL, SAS (2-0) beat LAL, 91-85, 3. Dec 10 @ TOR, SAS (16-4) beat TOR, 116-103, 21. In Game 5 back in San Antonio, Duncan seemingly delivered the Spurs a 7372 win as he hit a dramatic shot with just 0.4 seconds remaining. [95] In March, the Spurs held a players-only meeting in which Leonard's teammates reportedly asked him to return to the court; the meeting was described as "tense and emotional". Feb 21 @ LAC, SAS (44-12) beat LAC, 116-90, 57. The Spurs won five National Basketball Association (NBA) championships (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2014) during one of the most dominant stretches in NBA history. AT&T Center Championship Years 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014 San Antonio Spurs History. [132], The rivalry between the San Antonio Spurs and the Dallas Mavericks features two teams with Dallas roots. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Won NBA Western Conference First Round (4-3) versus Dallas Mavericks 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. WHEN: Friday, Feb 25, 2023 - 8 p.m. CT. WHERE: Vivint Arena, (Salt Lake City, UT) TV: Bally Sports Southwest, League Pass. 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[146] Six teams in the NBA participate in these events. 58-24, Finished 1st in NBA 100+ Teams, 2 Day, 4+ Game Guarantee. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. But that seems a lifetime ago now as each. Jan 28 @ HOU, SAS (33-12) lost to HOU, 90-97, 46. In 200304 and later in 200607, they wore silver throwback jerseys to honor their late 1970s team. Nov 13 @ LAL, SAS (7-1) beat LAL, 84-82, 9. Drossos, Schaefer and McCombs knew a runaway hit when they saw it. 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. In the NBA Finals, the Spurs would face the defending champion Detroit Pistons. Dec 3 @ HOU, SAS (11-8) lost to HOU, 75-89, 21. The team also selected Texas Longhorns' Cory Joseph as the 29th overall pick. San Antonio Spurs Regular Season Rosters Season: Roster: Team: International Format 2022-2023 San Antonio Spurs Regular Season Roster Sort: Player (A-Z) Col umns: Swipe Two-Way player 2022-2023 San Antonio Depth Chart San Antonio Draft Rights Retained 2022-2023 San Antonio Awards & Honors 2022-2023 San Antonio Season Stat Leaders Sort: PTS Mar 20 @ VAN, SAS (16-9) beat VAN, 92-88, 27. The Spurs won the series 42, giving them their second NBA Championship in franchise history. In the 1999 and 2001 draft, the Spurs drafted Manu Ginbili from Argentina and Tony Parker from France respectively. After their disappointing second-round collapse, the Spurs looked to regain the NBA crown. 2013-2014 San Antonio Spurs Playoff Roster. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. He returned in December, but played only six games before a broken foot sidelined him for the rest of the season. All rights reserved. The team plays its home games at AT&T Center in San Antonio. Feb 6 @ DEN, SAS (33-16) beat DEN, 83-74, 50. 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. Their first season was in 1977, and their most recent season was in 2023. 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. 2006-2007 San Antonio Spurs Playoff Roster. Attendance: San Antonio Spurs' roster cuts coming down to the wire. 37-13, Finished 1st in NBA [96] Leonard did not play again in 2018. The Spurs finished the 199596 season under Hill at 5923 and lost in the Western Conference semi-finals. While Gervin was lighting up the scoreboard the Spurs were winning the Central Division with a 5230 record. The Spurs struggled the rest of the season, finishing just 5923. On their first game of the season, they were defeated by the visiting Golden State Warriors despite a strong performance by David Robinson who recorded 27 points, 16 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 blocks for the Spurs. Mar 18, SAS (47-19) lost to NYK, 97-105, 67. 55.5, Arena: Jan 22, SAS (32-10) lost to OKC, 105-111, 43. [97] On April 3, 2018, the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Spurs 113110, handing San Antonio its 33rd loss of the season. (Series Stats)Won NBA Western Conference Finals (4-2) versus Oklahoma City Thunder 60-22, Finished 1st in NBA section: | slug: | sport: basketball | route: team_page_roster | [34] In 2014, 38 years after the completion of the merger, the Spirits' owners reached an agreement with the NBA to end the perpetual payments and take a lump sum of $500million instead.[35]. Feb 5 @ GSW, SAS (32-16) beat GSW, 103-99, 49. Championship +1100, Over-Under Note: Statistics are correct through the end of the 202122 season. 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. 7 defensive and 6 offensive rebounds. In addition, from 1977 to 1981 a saddle-like striping was featured on the back of the home shorts. Name POS Age HT WT College Salary; Dominick Barlow 26. 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 [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. 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. In that game, the Spurs and the Grizzlies went to overtime. Feb 21 @ PHO, SAS (40-16) lost to PHO, 85-106, 57. Jan 17, SAS (31-9) lost to POR, 100-109, 42. Jan 29, SAS (33-13) lost to CHI, 86-96, 48. 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. Head Coach: Gregg Popovich (Air Force Academy '70) Assistant Coaches: P.J. Nov 21 @ BOS, SAS (9-3) beat BOS, 112-100, 13. Feb 13 @ CLE, SAS (42-12) beat CLE, 96-95, 55. 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. In each of their three previous trips to the NBA Finals (1999, 2003, 2005), the San Antonio Spurs have won the NBA title. Learn more and register, Height of bar is margin of victory Mouseover bar for details Click for box score Grouped by Month, 4. Pace: 95.0 (10th of 30), Off Rtg: 110.5 (7th of 30) The lone bright spot during this period was the Spurs being awarded the top pick in the 1987 NBA draft through NBA draft lottery. 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. Toward the end of the game, however, and despite a 24-point, 12 rebound effort, Duncan failed to convert on two attempts to tie the game: a missed layup and missed tip-in that allowed LeBron James to hit a jumper and increase the Heat's lead to 9288. 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. 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. The Spurs wear black sneakers and socks on the road, and white sneakers and socks at home (except for select games with the silver alternates), a practice that began in the 200203 season. List of the last five seasons completed by the Spurs. Jan 24 @ ATL, SAS (33-10) beat ATL, 105-79, 44. The two will work together to oversee the business and basketball divisions. 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. Dec 30 @ DAL, SAS (24-8) beat DAL, 111-86, 34. Mar 12 @ MIN, SAS (49-16) lost to MIN, 83-107, 67. Feb 22 @ GSW, SAS (44-13) lost to GSW, 101-107, 58. The Spurs sent 38-year-old Bruce Bowen, 36-year-old Kurt Thomas, and 34-year-old Fabricio Oberto to the Bucks, who swapped Oberto to the Detroit Pistons for Amir Johnson. Record: After a steal from Ginbili, James hit two free throws after being fouled by Duncan, and when Ginbili missed a subsequent 3-pointer, Dwyane Wade hit one out of two from the free-throw line to put the game on ice, as the Heat would win their second straight championship.[74]. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Apr 11, SAS (62-18) beat PHO, 112-104, 81. Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has suffered a season-ending left Achilles tear, his agent told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Spurs' Tony Parker has ruptured quadriceps tendon. Feb 26 @ SEA, SAS (6-7) lost to SEA, 82-92, 14. On their first game of the season, the Spurs were defeated by the home team, Oklahoma City Thunder, despite a 32 point-performance from Kawhi Leonard [77] Two days after, Duncan and Leonard led the Spurs towards a 10275 win over the visiting Brooklyn Nets. The financial difficulties were largely caused by the ownership group's refusal to invest much money on the team. The 10-year veteran inked a one-year, $2.64 million deal with San Antonio on August 9, 2022 . (Series Stats)Won NBA Finals (4-1) versus Miami Heat . Apr 14 @ UTA, SAS (60-21) beat UTA, 91-83, 82. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. With a tied score of 111111 with 0.8 seconds remaining, Duncan made a 12-foot jumpshot to defeat the Grizzlies. San Antonio Spurs forward Drew Eubanks plays during . [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. As the 1980s progressed, the Spurs would see their shares of highs and lows. Jan 24 @ UTA, SAS (27-15) beat UTA, 91-90, 44. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Carlesimo (Fordham '71), Mike Budenholzer (Pomona College '93), Don Newman (Idaho '87), Brett Brown (Boston University. Oct. 9, 2021 Updated: Oct. 10, 2021 2:46 p.m. Feb 19 @ SAC, SAS (43-12) beat SAC, 108-102, 56. The Spurs, playing with nine new players, struggled early as they missed the presence of Robinson while the new players struggled to fit in, as they held a 910 record on December 3.