As we continue to retrace Coach Popovich’s long list of assistant coaches, we begin to move into one of the later acquisitions who is still an active NBA assistant to this day. In 1992, Chad Forcier got his start as an intern for the Seattle SuperSonics while still in college. Over the next five years, …
The day NBA-loving gamers have been waiting for arrived recently: NBA 2K22 has been released. As always, with the hype also comes controversy, as the ratings of both players and teams get endlessly debated. This year is not exception, with some players like LeBron James already having expressed their disapproval before the game even dropped. …
Josh Primo was one of the best shooters available in the 2021 NBA Draft Class. And while his Summer League shooting percentages didn’t tell the same story, there’s still plenty of reasons to be optimistic about his future with the San Antonio Spurs. His form is gorgeous, his release is insanely quick, and he relocates …
This weekend was a rare eventful one for early September in the NBA thanks to the 2021 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony, which included NBA legends Chris Bosh, Paul Pierce, Ben Wallace and Chris Webber, as well as Toni Kuboc, Lauren Jackson and Yolanda Griffith. The class also featured Bill Russell, who became …
Spurs Sports Academy & the G-League Austin Spurs present the Back to Basketball Virtual Clinic open to both boys and girls between the ages of 7-14. The camp is designed to cover all skill levels for your little basketball player. This camp will be virtual and takes place Saturday, September 25th from 9:30-11:00 AM. This …
Is it just me, or does being the leader of an NBA Championship team go a long way toward establishing your importance? From the time he first suited up with the Houston Rockets in 1984 until 1996, Hakeem Olajuwon was the top win-share generator in all but one season. As the anchor for the Rudy …
As we continue our journey through San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich’s quarter-century worth of assistant coaches, today we discuss Don Newman. Newman was originally drafted in 1980 by the Boston Celtics, but was cut two days before the regular season started to make room on the roster for Nate Archibald. Instead, Don found …
The accolades keep coming for Spurs assistant coach Becky Hammon. The Las Vegas Aces — formerly the San Antonio Silver Stars — have announced that they will raise her no. 25 jersey to the rafters of at Michelob ULTRA Arena. Per the Aces’ official press release: “Becky Hammon played a huge part in the history …
If we’ve learned anything from the return of Bryn Forbes, players who start in San Antonio oftentimes call the Alamo City home even after their time with the Spurs passes. Sometimes they even come back. An over stuffed Silver & Black roster will not allow for Quinndary Weatherspoon to continue his career with the Spurs, …
When it comes to the San Antonio Spurs, Bob Dylan probably said it best: “The Times They Are A-Changin’”. He had a much deeper meaning when he penned that, of course, but the times are certainly changing with the Spurs. Gone are the days that the Spurs are seen as perennial contenders. Gone are the …
Few NBA players have been more athletic than Seattle Supersonics forward Shawn Kemp. Nicknamed “The Reign Man” by the Seattle broadcasting crew for his “reigning” over his opponents, Kemp became known for his high-flying exploits and ferocious rim attacks. His partnership with point guard Gary Payton played a huge part in turning Seattle into one …
The San Antonio Spurs have named Matt Nielsen an assistant coach on Gregg Popovich’s staff for this upcoming season. The San Antonio Spurs have named Matt Nielsen an assistant coach. Nielsen spent last season as the head coach of the Austin Spurs. — Noah Magaro-George (@N_Magaro) September 8, 2021 The Australian playcaller figures to replace …
