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Right now, San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich remains 63 wins behind Don Nelson’s all-time record of 1,335 career victories. This makes coach Pop the second winningest head coach in NBA history, but now at 71 years of age, it appears that the veteran shot-caller might just fall short of Nelson’s record once Popovich […]

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal took on a friendly game of “start, bench, cut” in which he gets three players to choose from for each of these actions. His choices were none other than Allen Iverson, Chris Webber, and Tim Duncan — three of the best picks of the ’90s. Unsurprisingly, he picked fellow Hall of […]

San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili congratulated Tim Duncan for making the Hall of Fame on Saturday. "Amazing teammate. Great person. So well deserved."@manuginobili congratulates Timmy on his @Hoophall induction!#20HoopClass | #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/cJJhEluCO5 — San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) April 4, 2020 Manu and Tim won four titles together on the Spurs. They are basically like […]

San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan is going to the NBA Hall of Fame. The Big Fundamental got the great news on Saturday and talked to Spurs reporters about why it’s so “special.” Tim Duncan becomes the third Spurs player in franchise history to be elected to the Hall of Fame, joining David Robinson and […]

San Antonio Spurs legendary point guard Tony Parker shared a special message to Tim Duncan after Duncan’s Hall of Fame induction on Saturday: "It was an honor to play with you. I'll cherish those memories forever."@tonyparker shares a special message to TD on a special day.#20HoopClass | #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/bQ36nH9bDo — San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) April […]

Tim Duncan has never been one for the spotlight, so it should not come as a surprise that he is taking his Hall of Fame induction with modesty and grace. The San Antonio Spurs legend was officially inducted into the Hall of Fame on Saturday, and afterward, he was asked about his reaction to the […]

When talking about the deadliest starting lineups the NBA has seen over the past two decades (and perhaps even ever), there’s little doubt that the 2017-18 Golden State Warriors will be at the very top of any list. We will be discussing this championship-winning side more later on, but before that, we also have four […]

Up until recently, the Golden State Warriors did not have a very rich history. Yes, they have won six championships, which has them tied with the Chicago Bulls for the third most in the history of the NBA, but two of those came when the franchise was playing in Philadelphia back in the 1940s and […]

The San Antonio Spurs are one of the most well-established organizations in the history of the NBA. The team, renowned for their consistency, has had the highest winning percentage among active franchises. They also topped this off with 22 consecutive playoff appearances, matching an NBA record. The Spurs are also home to Gregg Popovich, one […]

The NBA is full of superstars and All-Star-caliber players, but many guys play an unsung role for their respective teams. Perhaps not a household name nor one filling the stat line every day, these players do the work without much attention or praise attached to their name. Here are 15 NBA players from the Western […]

Los Angeles Lakers swingman Danny Green cannot bear to watch highlights of the 2013 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the Miami Heat. And it’s all because of Ray Allen’s clutch shot in Game 6 which sent the game to overtime. In an interview with ESPN’s Omar Raja, Green admitted that every time […]

DeMar DeRozan shared some heartfelt thoughts on last season, a tough one due to his transition after being traded to the San Antonio Spurs, yet still rewarding in a way. The All-Star guard told former Toronto Raptors teammate Pascal Siakam how great it was to see he and others win it all. Now in isolation, […]

With the coronavirus outbreak forcing people to stay home, mental health has globally become an increasing concern. San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan revealed that challenging himself daily personally helped with his anxiety. Per Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News, the Spurs star discussed players’ well-being during the suspension in an Instagram interview with Kensa […]

Amid the coronavirus crisis that has paralyzed the whole world, San Antonio Spurs star DeMar DeRozan is looking to “find that happy place to be stuck in.” Medical experts have advised the general public to stay at home. While easy for some, several have suffered anxiety, especially those who have been constantly following the latest […]

“We’ve got four more to win. We’ll do it this time.” Those words were uttered by San Antonio Spurs icon Tim Duncan following the Spurs’ thrilling series-clinching Game 6 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2014 Western Conference Finals, a series win that ensured an NBA Finals rematch with the Miami Heat. You […]

Aside from being a five-time NBA champion as a player, Steve Kerr has also won three titles as a head coach of the Golden State Warriors. Safe to say, the 54-year-old knows what it takes to play at the highest level. It has recently been revealed that Kerr is actually a huge fan of San […]

Like many, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr’s life is altered by the pandemic happening around many parts of the globe. With the Tokyo Olympics committee recently announcing their decision to postpone the international sporting spectacle due to the coronavirus pandemic, it has since been met with a mixed bag of reactions. This is […]

San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili has shared some thoughts on the coronavirus pandemic that has put the NBA—and the wider world—on hold. In a tweet sent out Wednesday afternoon, Ginobili kindly asked his followers to respect the social distancing directives that are necessary to help flatten the curve and help contain COVID-19. 🇺🇸Please my […]

After a score of nations announced they were pulling out of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, the International Olympic Committee postponed the global event this week, canceling what was supposed to be a summer featuring great matchups in basketball. San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills, representing Australia, explained to fans and viewers that […]

The average NBA salary went up half a million to $7.2 million at the beginning of the season. The Association’s highest-salaried player, Stephen Curry, is making $40.2 million this season, which is up from $37.5 million, the highest salary for the previous season. It remains to be seen how player salaries will be impacted after […]

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Danny Green has had the honor of playing with both Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James. Green won a championship with Leonard on the San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors. Now, the sharpshooter is trying to win his third ring, this time with LeBron and the Lakers. Green also played with LeBron […]

Like the rest of the NBA, San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Marco Belinelli has been greatly affected by the recent coronavirus pandemic that has basically shut down most major sports in the country. With the NBA season currently suspended, Belinelli has been living essentially in quarantine for the past two weeks and has been confined […]

Rudy Gay was confident the San Antonio Spurs were going to get things together and make the playoffs before the season was suspended. The Spurs have made the postseason a record 22 straight seasons under head Gregg Popovich. However, this season has been a struggle for San Antonio. The team went just 27-36 before the […]

Before the NBA season got suspended due to COVID-19, San Antonio Spurs veteran small forward Rudy Gay had the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers as his two title favorites. The Bucks just so happen to have the best record in the NBA again, while the Lakers are atop the Western Conference standings. The two […]

San Antonio Spurs small forward Rudy Gay says without the NCAA tournament, CJ McCollum might not have made it to the NBA with the Portland Trail Blazers. Gay’s comments come amid sports being suspended because of the coronavirus. The NCAA had to cancel March Madness after the NBA suspended its season following Utah Jazz center […]

San Antonio Spurs Legend Tim Duncan is doing his best bit to lend a helping hand to the people who have been affected by the current coronavirus pandemic. For his part, the US Virgin Island native is helping out his fellow countrymen who have been left stranded by the lockdowns that have been implemented of […]

San Antonio Spurs guard Marco Belinelli has spent every moment closely observing the news of his home country Italy, observing the coronavirus devastation that has now elevated the death toll above that of China as of Thursday. “It’s just crazy,” Belinelli told Mark Medina of USA TODAY Sports. “It’s like a movie.” His father (Daniele), […]

It’s hard to deny that most centers in the NBA today no longer fall in the category of the traditional big man. This is completely understandable given how the game has evolved and how the 3-point shot has emerged as arguably the most important weapon in any team’s arsenal. Nonetheless, it is still worth going […]

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Marco Belinelli is helping out his native country of Italy during the coronavirus pandemic. Per Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News, Belinelli is offering financial assistance to hospitals in his native Bologna, Italy to aid in the battle against the global coronavirus crisis. “Since this emergency broke out, I […]

Tony Parker is a multiple-time champion, but is he discussed enough in terms of all-time great point guards? How about just in terms of his era? When talking about great teams from the 2000’s era, one cannot overlook the achievements of the San Antonio Spurs. This side would go on to win no less than […]

Like many other franchises around the NBA landscape have chosen to do in light of the coronavirus pandemic, the San Antonio Spurs are taking steps to ensure that their part-time employees will be paid through the end of the season: “As San Antonio feels the ripple effects of the difficult decisions we have all had […]

The toilet paper crisis amid the coronavirus pandemic is making everyone on edge about their hygiene, but NBA stars CJ McCollum and Rudy Gay figured that this is the best time to poke fun at fans who don’t have the best practices when it comes to personal hygiene. McCollum noted that while everyone has been […]

Four-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan is reportedly not happy with the San Antonio Spurs, according to CNBC Sports reporter Jabari Young. In a recent episode of ESPN San Antonio’s “The Blitz”, Young expressed that DeRozan could possibly be leaving the Spurs this summer. “I don’t have to sugarcoat anything. DeMar DeRozan is not happy in San […]

San Antonio Spurs veteran swingman Marco Belinelli shared a series of tweets on how he’s handling the coronavirus situation. Belinelli posted a list of guidelines for his followers in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the NBA has postponed the 2019-20 season indefinitely, players and its staff have been instructed to stay at home as […]

With the suspension of the NBA season, players and fans alike are at a loss when it comes to what they should do. San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich offers advice to fans who don’t know what do as the league is entering a very uncertain time in its history. The Spurs head coach […]

The San Antonio Spurs currently sport a 27-36 record for 12th in the West. While the odds are not in their favor with 19 games left, veteran swingman Rudy Gay believes that they still have a shot at qualifying for the postseason. Per Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News, Gay doesn’t want his team […]

Players often try to throw the ball off their opponent when going out of bounds in order to make sure they were the last to touch the ball. Sometimes it works. Sometimes it doesn’t. During Tuesday’s matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and the San Antonio Spurs, Mavs star Kristaps Porzingis showed exactly what could go […]

It seems that NBA reporters never learn their lesson when it comes to interviewing San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich. The legendary tactician, who’s notorious for giving reporters blunt and curt answers, added another hilarious entry to his montage of classic Pop-responses. Shortly after the Spurs’ 119-109 win over the Dallas Mavericks at the […]

Don’t believe everything you read on the internet. That is the message San Antonio Spurs star DeMar DeRozan sent to fans and reporters after rumors surfaced that he plans to opt out of his contract in the summer if he doesn’t get an extension. The swingman, citing his own mother, vehemently denied the rumors. DeMar […]