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Conference	Western
Division	Southwest
Founded	1967
History	Dallas Chaparrals 1967–1970, 1971–1973 (ABA) Texas Chaparrals 1970–1971 (ABA) San Antonio Spurs 1973–1976 (ABA) 1976–present (NBA)
Arena	Frost Bank Center
Location	San Antonio, Texas
Team colors	Silver, black, white
President	Gregg Popovich
General manager	Brian Wright
Head coach	Gregg Popovich (on leave) Mitch Johnson (interim)
Ownership	Spurs Sports & Entertainment (Peter John Holt, Chairman and CEO)
Affiliation(s)	Austin Spurs
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)
Retired numbers	10 (00, 6, 9, 12, 13, 20, 21, 32, 44, 50)
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The San Antonio Spurs are a professional basketball team from San Antonio, Texas. They play in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Spurs are part of the Western Conference and the Southwest Division. Their home games are played at the Frost Bank Center.

The Spurs are special because they are one of only four teams from the old American Basketball Association (ABA) that are still in the NBA today. They are also one of only two former ABA teams to win an NBA championship. In fact, they are the only former ABA team to win multiple championships! The Spurs have won NBA titles in 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2014. They have one of the best winning records in NBA history. From 1999 to 2017, they won 50 games or more for 18 seasons in a row. This is an NBA record! Much of their success came with coach Gregg Popovich and star players David Robinson and Tim Duncan. In the 2022–23 season, the Spurs celebrated their 50th anniversary.

The Spurs in San Antonio

Spurs players are very involved in the San Antonio community. Many former Spurs players still help out in the city. For example, David Robinson works with the Carver Academy. George Gervin is involved with the George Gervin Youth Center.

The Spurs have set many NBA attendance records. This includes the largest crowd ever for an NBA Finals game in 1999. They continue to sell out their home games at the Frost Bank Center.

Every February, the team goes on a long road trip. This is because the Frost Bank Center hosts the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. This trip is called the "Rodeo Road Trip." The Spurs often win many games during this time.

When the Spurs win an NBA title, their victory parades are boat trips. These parades happen on the San Antonio River Walk.

Team History

Starting as the Dallas Chaparrals (1967–1973)

The San Antonio Spurs began as the Dallas Chaparrals in the American Basketball Association (ABA). They were one of the first 11 teams in the ABA. The team struggled with low attendance and little interest in Dallas. For a short time, they even tried to play games in other Texas cities like Fort Worth and Lubbock. But this did not work, and they returned to Dallas.

Moving to San Antonio (1973–1976)

The Chaparrals had money problems by their third season. Most of the owners wanted to sell the team. A group of San Antonio businessmen, led by Angelo Drossos and Red McCombs, made a deal. They would lease the team for three years.

The team was first called the San Antonio Gunslingers. But before playing a game, the name changed to the Spurs. Their colors changed from red, white, and blue to black, silver, and white. This is the look we know today. In their first game in San Antonio, the Spurs lost. But they had 6,000 fans cheering them on!

The early Spurs team was known for its strong defense. They held opponents to under 100 points in 49 games, an ABA record. Star players like James Silas and George Gervin joined the team. Gervin came from the Virginia Squires in January 1974. The Spurs finished their first season in San Antonio with a good record of 45–39. They made it to the playoffs but lost to the Indiana Pacers.

San Antonio loved the Spurs. They drew many more fans than the Chaparrals ever did. After just one year, the San Antonio group bought the team for good. The team quickly became popular at HemisFair Arena. They played an exciting, fast-paced style of basketball.

In June 1976, the ABA and NBA merged. The Spurs, along with the Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers, and New York Nets, joined the NBA. This was a big step for the team.

The George Gervin Era (1976–1985)

The Spurs proved they belonged in the NBA. In their first NBA season (1976–77), they had a strong record of 44–38. This was impressive, especially since the NBA made it harder for former ABA teams. They gained a new rival in the Houston Rockets.

In the 1977–78 season, George Gervin battled David Thompson for the NBA scoring title. On the last day, Thompson scored 73 points. Gervin needed 58 points to win the title. He scored 63 points that night, winning the scoring crown! The Spurs also won their division with a 52–30 record.

However, the Spurs lost in the playoffs to the Washington Bullets. The next season, in 1979, the Spurs led the Bullets 3–1 in the Conference Finals. But the Bullets came back to win the series in seven games. This was a heartbreaking loss for the Spurs. They would have to wait 20 more years to reach their first NBA Finals.

The Spurs won five division titles in their first seven NBA seasons. They were always in the playoffs. But they could never win a championship. They often lost to strong teams like the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers.

The Spurs continued to have good seasons in the early 1980s. But they still could not win an NBA title. After the 1984–85 season, Gervin, the team's biggest star, was traded. This marked the end of an era for the Spurs.

Tough Years (1985–1989)

The next four seasons were difficult for the Spurs. They had many losing records. People even wondered if the team would move to another city.

The one good thing during this time was getting the top pick in the 1987 NBA draft. The Spurs chose David Robinson from the United States Naval Academy. However, Robinson had to serve two years in the Navy first. So, the Spurs had to wait for him.

The 1988–89 season was the worst in team history, with only 21 wins. But the 1989–90 season brought hope. Red McCombs became the full owner, making sure the team stayed in San Antonio. Also, Larry Brown became the new head coach.

The David Robinson Era (1989–1997)

Many wondered if David Robinson would sign with the Spurs after his Navy service. But he decided to join the team for the 1989–90 season. Everyone expected the Spurs to get better. But no one expected such a huge change!

With Robinson, Sean Elliott, and Terry Cummings, the Spurs had the biggest one-season improvement in NBA history. They went from the worst record to their best, finishing 56–26. They won their division for the first time in seven years. Robinson was named Rookie of the Year.

The 1990s started with high hopes. The Spurs were always in the playoffs. But they could not get past the second round. In 1992, coach Larry Brown was fired. Later, Jerry Tarkanian was hired but only coached 20 games. John Lucas then became coach. He led the team to the Western Conference semi-finals.

In 1993, Peter M. Holt and other investors bought the team. The Spurs moved to the new Alamodome. In the 1994–95 season, Bob Hill became coach. The Spurs had their best record ever at 62–20. Robinson was named the league's Most Valuable Player. They reached the Western Conference Finals but lost to the Houston Rockets.

The 1996–97 season was very bad for the Spurs. Robinson and Elliott both missed most of the season due to injuries. The team finished with a 20–62 record. This was their worst record ever. It was also the last time they missed the playoffs until 2020. General manager Gregg Popovich took over as head coach.

But this bad season led to something great. The Spurs won the NBA draft lottery. This gave them the top pick in the 1997 draft. They used it to select Tim Duncan.

The Tim Duncan Era (1997–2016)

The "Twin Towers" (1997–2003)

David Robinson and Tim Duncan were called the "Twin Towers." They played together from 1997 to 2003. Both were great offensive players. They also made the Spurs' defense incredibly strong. This duo led the team to NBA championships in 1999 and 2003.

Duncan quickly became a star in his first season (1997–98). He averaged 21.1 points and 11.9 rebounds per game. He was named Rookie of the Year. The team finished 56–26, a huge improvement.

The 1998–99 NBA season was shorter due to a player lockout. The Spurs finished with the best record in the NBA at 37–13. They were dominant in the playoffs, winning 11 of 12 games in the Western Conference. In the NBA Finals, they faced the New York Knicks. The Spurs won the series 4–1, winning their first NBA Championship! Duncan was named the NBA Finals MVP. The Spurs were the first former ABA team to win an NBA title.

In the 1999–2000 NBA season, the Spurs were still a top team. But Duncan got a knee injury. Without him, the Spurs lost in the playoffs.

The Spurs moved to a new arena, the SBC Center, for the 2002–03 NBA season. This was also David Robinson's last season. The team changed their logo back to the silver and black colors. New young stars like Tony Parker and Manu Ginóbili joined the team. They also added good three-point shooters.

The Spurs started the 2002–03 season well. They won their first game against the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers. They won their first game at the new SBC Center against the Toronto Raptors. The team started to play very well in January. They won 8 of 9 games during their "Rodeo Road Trip." The Spurs finished tied for the best record in the NBA (60–22). Tim Duncan won his second straight NBA MVP award.

In the playoffs, the Spurs beat the Suns, Lakers, and Mavericks. They then faced the New Jersey Nets in the NBA Finals. This was the first time two former ABA teams played for the NBA Championship. The Spurs won the series 4–2, earning their second NBA Championship. Duncan was again named Finals MVP.

The "Big Three" (2003–2016)

After their second championship, David Robinson retired. The Spurs brought in new players like Rasho Nesterović, Hedo Türkoğlu, and Robert Horry. The team struggled at first but then went on a 13-game winning streak in December. They finished the season with a 57–25 record. In the playoffs, they faced the Lakers again. The Spurs were up 3–2 in the series. But the Lakers' Derek Fisher made a game-winning shot with 0.4 seconds left in Game 5. The Spurs lost the series in six games.

The Spurs wanted to win the championship again. They added Brent Barry to the team. They started the 2004–05 NBA season very strong. They also added Nazr Mohammed and Glenn Robinson. The Spurs finished with a 59–23 record. Tim Duncan got injured but was ready for the playoffs.

In the postseason, the Spurs easily moved through the Western Conference. They beat the Phoenix Suns in the Conference Finals. In the NBA Finals, they played the defending champion Detroit Pistons. The Spurs won the first two games at home. But the Pistons won the next two in Detroit. In Game 5, Robert Horry hit a huge three-point shot in overtime to win the game for the Spurs. The series went to Game 7. Duncan scored 25 points, and the Spurs won their third NBA title. Duncan was named Finals MVP for the third time.

The Spurs were seen as the best team in the NBA. For the 2005–06 NBA season, they added Michael Finley and Nick Van Exel. They started the season by winning 16 of their first 19 games. They battled the Dallas Mavericks for the best record in the West. The Spurs won their division with a record of 63–19, a new franchise best. But they lost to the Mavericks in a tough seven-game series in the playoffs.

The Spurs had a slow start in the 2006–07 NBA season. But they got hot in February and March, winning 13 games in a row. They finished strong and earned the third seed in the West. They easily won their first-round playoff series. This set up a big series against the Phoenix Suns.

The Spurs won the series against the Suns 4–2. This was a very competitive series. Many people thought this was the real NBA Finals. The Spurs then easily beat the Utah Jazz to reach the NBA Finals. In the Finals, the Spurs swept the Cleveland Cavaliers. They won their fourth title in nine years. Tony Parker was named Finals MVP. He was the first European player to win this award.

The Spurs continued to be a strong team. They reached the Western Conference Finals in 2008 but lost to the Lakers. In 2009, they lost in the first round of the playoffs.

The Spurs made some changes to their team. They traded for Richard Jefferson. They also drafted DeJuan Blair. The Spurs struggled with injuries in the 2009–10 season. But they still won 50 games. They beat the Mavericks in the first round of the playoffs. But they were swept by the Phoenix Suns in the next round.

In 2010–11, the Spurs finished with the best record in the West (61–21). But Manu Ginóbili got injured. They were upset by the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of the playoffs.

Kawhi Leonard Joins the Team (2011–2016)

In 2011, the Spurs changed their team strategy. They brought in younger, more athletic players. These included Danny Green, Gary Neal, and Tiago Splitter. Coach Popovich taught them the "Spurs' Way." This meant playing fast, passing unselfishly, and strong defense. The biggest change was trading for Kawhi Leonard. Leonard was a very athletic forward. The team also drafted Cory Joseph.

The 2011–12 season was shorter due to an NBA lockout. The Spurs still won 50 games. They tied for the best record in the league. Coach Popovich won his second Coach of the Year award.

The Spurs swept the first two rounds of the playoffs. They had a 20-game winning streak. But they lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals.

The Spurs re-signed Danny Green and Tim Duncan. They had a strong 2012–13 season, finishing with 58 wins. They made the playoffs for the 16th year in a row. They also had 50+ wins for 14 seasons in a row, an NBA record. They even signed Tracy McGrady to help in the playoffs.

The Spurs swept the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round. They then beat the Golden State Warriors in six games. In the Conference Finals, they swept the Memphis Grizzlies. Tony Parker had amazing games. The Spurs reached the NBA Finals to face the defending champion Miami Heat.

The series against the Heat was very close. In Game 6, the Spurs were close to winning their fifth title. They were up by five points with 28 seconds left. But the Heat made a comeback. Ray Allen hit a three-pointer to tie the game. The Heat won in overtime. In Game 7, the Heat won again, taking their second straight championship.

The Spurs kept their main players for the next season. They added Marco Belinelli and Jeff Ayres. The Spurs had the best record in the NBA with 62 wins. This included a team record of 19 wins in a row. In the playoffs, they faced the Mavericks in a tough seven-game series. The Spurs won Game 7. They then beat the Portland Trail Blazers in five games.

San Antonio played the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals. They won in six games. This sent them to the Finals for the second year in a row. It was a rematch with the Miami Heat. This was the first time since 1998 that the same two teams met in the Finals two years in a row. Duncan, Ginóbili, and Parker set a record for most playoff wins together. The Spurs won the 2014 NBA championship in five games (4–1). They beat Miami by 15 or more points in all their wins. Kawhi Leonard had a great performance and was named NBA Finals MVP. He was the third-youngest player to win it.

In 2014, the Spurs made history by hiring Becky Hammon as an assistant coach. She became the first full-time female coach in any major U.S. professional sports league.

The 2014–15 season was up and down. But the Spurs finished strong with 55 wins. They made the playoffs as the sixth seed. They faced the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round. The Spurs lost in seven games. They were the first defending champions since 2012 to be eliminated in the first round.

The Spurs added four-time All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge and veteran David West. The 2015–16 season was amazing. The Spurs finished with a 67–15 record. This was a new franchise record for wins. They also tied an NBA record with 40 home wins and only one home loss. The Spurs had the best defense in the league. In the playoffs, they swept the Memphis Grizzlies. But they lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in six games in the second round.

On July 11, 2016, Tim Duncan announced his retirement. He played 19 seasons with the Spurs. He is one of only two players in NBA history with at least 26,000 points, 15,000 rebounds, and 3,000 blocks. He is also the only NBA player to reach 1,000 wins with one team.

After Duncan (2016–2023)

Leonard and Aldridge (2016–2018)

Even after Tim Duncan retired, the Spurs were still a top team in the 2016–17 season. Led by Kawhi Leonard, they finished with 61 wins. They beat the Grizzlies and Rockets in the first two playoff rounds. But then, Leonard, Parker, and David Lee got injured. The Spurs were swept by the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals. Leonard got hurt in Game 1 of that series.

The 2017–18 season was difficult. Kawhi Leonard had an injury and there were disagreements about how to handle it. Leonard missed most of the season. The Spurs medical staff said he could play, but Leonard wanted a second opinion from his own doctors. In March, his teammates reportedly asked him to return. But Leonard did not play again that season. The Spurs' record streak of eighteen 50-win seasons ended. They finished 47–35 and lost to the Warriors in the first round of the playoffs.

In June 2018, Leonard asked to be traded. On July 18, 2018, Leonard and Danny Green were traded to the Toronto Raptors. The Spurs received DeMar DeRozan and Jakob Pöltl. Also, Tony Parker left the Spurs after 17 years to play for the Charlotte Hornets. On August 27, Manu Ginóbili retired after 16 years with the team.

The 2018–19 season was the first without a "Big Three" player since 1997. Even with an injury to Dejounte Murray, the Spurs finished 48–34. They made the playoffs for the 22nd season in a row, tying an NBA record. They lost to the Denver Nuggets in seven games in the first round.

Pandemic and Rebuilding (2019–2023)

The 2019–20 NBA season was stopped in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It restarted in July in the "NBA Bubble." For the first time since the 1996–97 season, the Spurs did not make the playoffs. This ended their 22-year playoff streak. They finished with a losing record of 32–39.

The 2020–21 NBA season was shorter, with 72 games. The Spurs started well but struggled later. LaMarcus Aldridge left the team. The Spurs were hurt by poor three-point shooting and injuries. But young players like Keldon Johnson improved. DeMar DeRozan led the team in scoring.

The Spurs played in a special play-in tournament at the end of the season. As the tenth seed, they lost to the Memphis Grizzlies. This was the first time the Spurs missed the playoffs for two seasons in a row. After the season, DeRozan was traded to the Chicago Bulls. Longtime Spur Patty Mills also left.

The Spurs drafted Joshua Primo in 2021. Derrick White was traded to the Celtics. Dejounte Murray had a great year and became an All-Star. The Spurs finished 34–48 and made the play-in tournament again but did not reach the playoffs.

The 2022–23 season was the Spurs' worst since 1996–97. Dejounte Murray was traded to the Atlanta Hawks. The Spurs drafted Jeremy Sochan, Malaki Branham, and Blake Wesley. On January 13, 2023, the Spurs set a regular season attendance record. Over 68,000 fans watched them play the Golden State Warriors at the Alamodome. San Antonio finished the season with a 22–60 record.

The Victor Wembanyama Era (2023–Present)

Wemby's Arrival (2023–24)

On May 16, 2023, the Spurs won the NBA draft lottery. This gave them the first pick in the 2023 NBA draft. It was their third time picking first overall. They had previously chosen David Robinson in 1987 and Tim Duncan in 1997. The Spurs used their top pick to select Victor Wembanyama. He was expected to be the first pick for a long time. Wembanyama was named Rookie of the Year by everyone. He also finished second in voting for Defensive Player of the Year. He set many new rookie records.

Current Season (2024–25)

In the off-season, the Spurs signed experienced players Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes. They also drafted Stephon Castle and Rob Dillingham. Dillingham was later traded.

Near the start of the season, coach Gregg Popovich took a leave of absence for health reasons. Mitch Johnson became the interim coach.

Team Rivalries

Los Angeles Lakers

From 1999 to 2004, the rivalry between the Spurs and the Los Angeles Lakers was one of the NBA's best. They met in the playoffs five times in six seasons. One of these two teams made it to the NBA Finals every year from 1999 to 2005.

Dallas Mavericks

The rivalry between the San Antonio Spurs and the Dallas Mavericks is special because both teams started in Dallas. In the 2012–13 NBA season, the Spurs swept the Mavericks for the first time since 1998. In their last game that season, San Antonio won by one point. This win helped the Spurs make the playoffs for the 16th season in a row.

Phoenix Suns

The Spurs and the Phoenix Suns have met 10 times in the playoffs since 1992. The Spurs have won six of these series. There have been many memorable moments in their games. These include Robert Horry's foul on Steve Nash in 2007 and Tim Duncan's game-tying three-pointer in 2008.

Houston Rockets

The rivalry between the Spurs and the Houston Rockets became strong again in the 2017 playoffs. They met in the Western Conference Semifinals. This was their first playoff matchup since 1995. In Game Two, Tony Parker got injured and missed the rest of the playoffs. In Game Five, Kawhi Leonard also got injured. Despite the injuries, the Spurs won Game Five in overtime. Manu Ginóbili blocked James Harden's three-point shot in the final seconds. The Spurs then won the series in Game Six.

Team Look: Logo and Uniforms

Since becoming the San Antonio Spurs in 1973, their colors have been black, silver, and white. The team's special logo has the word "Spurs" with a stylized spur replacing the letter "U." This logo has been part of their identity since they moved to San Antonio. For a while, from 1989 to 2002, the logo also included "Fiesta colors" of pink, orange, and turquoise.

The Spurs have always worn black uniforms for away games and white for home games. This was true except for their early ABA and first NBA seasons when home uniforms were silver. Since the 1989–90 season, the Spurs' uniform has stayed mostly the same. They added more trim to the numbers in 2002–03. They also started wearing black sneakers and socks on the road, and white at home.

In 2012, the Spurs showed off a new silver alternate uniform. It only had the stylized spur logo on the front. They also wore throwback jerseys from their time as the Chaparrals. They even had special uniforms with military camouflage patterns. Later, they created black uniforms with silver letters.

Sometimes, the Spurs wear jerseys that say "Los Spurs" on the front. This is to honor their Latino fans in San Antonio and other places. The Spurs were one of the first NBA teams to wear these special jerseys. These events are called "Noches Latinas." The Spurs have had many players from Latin America and Spain.

When Nike became the uniform provider in 2017, the Spurs' main uniforms stayed similar. They kept their black "Icon," silver "Statement," and white "Association" uniforms. They also continued to use camouflage-style uniforms. Later, the Spurs brought back a "Fiesta" theme for their uniforms. This design was inspired by their 1989–2002 "Fiesta" era. In 2022, they introduced a new black "Statement" uniform with silver letters and a new "Texas spur" logo. They also wore a turquoise "City" uniform. For the 2023–24 season, their "City" uniform honored Hemisfair '68, a big event in San Antonio's history.

Team Mascot

The Coyote has been the Spurs' mascot since 1983. Tim Derk played the Coyote for 21 years. The Coyote is famous for his funny skits and silly humor. He was added to the Mascot Hall of Fame in 2007.

Recent Season Records

Here are the results for the last five seasons of the Spurs.

Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, W–L% = Winning percentage

Season	GP	W	L	W–L%	Finish	Playoffs
2019–20	71	32	39	.451	4th, Southwest	Did not qualify
2020–21	72	33	39	.458	3rd, Southwest	Did not qualify
2021–22	82	34	48	.415	4th, Southwest	Did not qualify
2022–23	82	22	60	.268	5th, Southwest	Did not quality
2023–24	82	22	60	.268	5th, Southwest	Did not qualify

Home Arenas Over Time

Dallas (Texas) Chaparrals

• State Fair Coliseum (1967–1973)
• Moody Coliseum (1967–1973)
• Tarrant County Coliseum (1970–1971)
• Lubbock Municipal Coliseum (1970–1971)

San Antonio Spurs

• HemisFair Arena (1973–1993)
• Alamodome (1993–2002, 2023)
• Frost Bank Center (formerly SBC Center and AT&T Center) (2002–present)

Important People and Players

Retired Jersey Numbers

The Spurs have honored many great players by retiring their jersey numbers. This means no other player on the team can wear that number again.

San Antonio Spurs Retired Numbers
No.	Player	Position	Years Played	Date Retired
00	Johnny Moore	G	1980–1987, 1989–1990	March 20, 1998
6	Avery Johnson	G	1991, 1992–1993, 1994–2001	December 22, 2007
9	Tony Parker	G	2001–2018	November 11, 2019
12 1	Bruce Bowen	F	2001–2009	March 21, 2012
13	James Silas	G	1972–1981	February 28, 1984
20	Manu Ginóbili	G	2002–2018	March 28, 2019
21	Tim Duncan	F/C	1997–2016	December 18, 2016
32	Sean Elliott	F	1989–1993, 1994–2001	March 6, 2005
44	George Gervin	G	1974–1985	December 5, 1987
50	David Robinson	C	1989–2003	November 10, 2003

Notes:

• ¹ LaMarcus Aldridge wore number 12 from 2015 to 2021 with permission from Bruce Bowen.
• The NBA retired Bill Russell's No. 6 for all teams on August 11, 2022.

Basketball Hall of Famers

Many Spurs players and coaches have been inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. This means they are recognized as some of the greatest in basketball history.

San Antonio Spurs Basketball Hall of Famers
Players
No.	Name	Position	Years Played	Inducted
16	Cliff Hagan 1	F/G	1967–1969	1978
44	George Gervin	G/F	1974–1985	1996
2	Moses Malone	C/F	1994–1995	2001
21	Dominique Wilkins	F	1996–1997	2006
50	David Robinson 2	C	1989–2003	2009
53	Artis Gilmore	C	1982–1987	2011
10	Dennis Rodman	F	1993–1995	2011
10	Louie Dampier	G	1976–1979	2015
1	Tracy McGrady	G/F	2013	2017
10	Maurice Cheeks	G	1989–1990	2018
21	Tim Duncan	F	1997–2016	2020
20	Manu Ginóbili	G	2002–2018	2022
16	Pau Gasol	F/C	2016–2019	2023
9	Tony Parker	G	2001–2018	2023
Coaches
Larry Brown		Head coach	1988–1992	2002
Jerry Tarkanian		Head coach	1992	2013
22	George Karl 3	Assistant coach	1978–1980	2022
Gregg Popovich		Assistant coach Head coach	1988–1992 1996–present	2023
Contributors
Cotton Fitzsimmons		Head coach	1984–1986	2021

Notes:

• ¹ He also coached the team from 1967–1970.
• ² Robinson was inducted twice: as a player and as part of the 1992 Olympic team.
• ³ He also played for the team (1973–1978).

FIBA Hall of Famers

Some Spurs players and coaches are also in the FIBA Hall of Fame. FIBA is the international basketball federation.

San Antonio Spurs Hall of Famers
Players
No.	Name	Position	Years Played	Inducted
50	David Robinson 1	C	1989–2003	2013
10	Andrew Gaze	G	1999	2013
7	Fabricio Oberto	C	2005–2009	2019
Coaches
Ettore Messina		Assistant coach	2014–2019	2021

Notes:

• ¹ Robinson was inducted twice: as a player and as part of the 1992 Olympic team.

Team Leaders in Stats

These are the players who hold the top records for the Spurs in different categories. Bold means they are still with the team. Italics means they are still playing but not for the Spurs. "Name*" includes stats from both the ABA and NBA.

Points Scored (Regular Season) as of 2022–23 Season

Other Key Stats (Regular Season) as of 2022–23 Season

Individual Awards

NBA Awards

NBA All-Star Weekend Honors

ABA Awards

The Spurs also won awards when they were in the ABA.

Head Coaches

Here is a list of the head coaches for the San Antonio Spurs.

Years Active	Name	Record (W–L)	Winning Percentage	Playoff Record (W–L)	Playoff Percentage	Playoff Appearances	Division Titles	Conference Titles	NBA Championships
1976–19801	Doug Moe	177–135	.567	9–13	.409	3	2	0	0
19801	Bob Bass	8–8	.500	1–2	.333	1	0	0	0
1980–1983	Stan Albeck	153–93	.622	13–14	.481	3	3	0	0
19832	Morris McHone	11–20	.355	—	—	0	0	0	0
19832–1984	Bob Bass	26–25	.510	—	—	0	0	0	0
1984–1986	Cotton Fitzsimmons	76–88	.463	2–6	.250	2	0	0	0
1986–1988	Bob Weiss	59–105	.360	0–3	.000	1	0	0	0
1988–19923	Larry Brown	153–131	.539	7–7	.500	2	2	0	0
19923	Bob Bass	26–18	.591	0–3	.000	1	0	0	0
19924	Jerry Tarkanian	9–11	.450	—	—	0	0	0	0
19924–1994	John Lucas	94–49	.657	6–8	.429	2	0	0	0
1994–19965	Bob Hill	124–58	.681	14–11	.560	2	2	0	0
19965–present	Gregg Popovich	1,388–821	.628	170–114	.599	22	14	6	5

Notes:

• ¹ During the 1979–80 season, Doug Moe coached 66 games. Bob Bass coached the rest of that season.
• ² During the 1983–84 season, Morris McHone coached 31 games. Bob Bass coached the rest of that season.
• ³ During the 1991–92 season, Larry Brown coached 38 games. Bob Bass coached the rest of that season.
• ⁴ During the 1992–93 season, Jerry Tarkanian coached 20 games. John Lucas coached the rest of that season.
• ⁵ During the 1996–97 season, Bob Hill coached 18 games. Gregg Popovich coached the rest of that season.

See also

In Spanish: San Antonio Spurs para niños