Tre Jones’ best weapon has failed him this season

Mike Chiari Spurs News

Tre Jones came into the season with the burden of expectation on his shoulders after being made the starting point guard, and it’s safe to say he has done well under that pressure. The third-year guard has made a leap, proving that he can not only be a caretaker half …

Matt Bonner and the (somewhat lost) art of card collecting

Mike Chiari Spurs News

“I could talk cards for hours,” Matt Bonner says, and you should believe him. Since his arrival in San Antonio in 2006, part of what’s made the Red Mamba a local favorite is his willingness to let fans in on his personality and off-the-court passions, whether it’s music, comedic exploits, …

Spurs wings led the charge in 24-point comeback win over Hawks

Mike Chiari Spurs News

Despite not winning many games this season, the Spurs have given fans a reason to watch with some exciting play as the regular season winds down. After two straight overtime losses to Western Conference playoff teams, including one in which they blew a 29-point lead, San Antonio bounced back with …

Spurs and those adorable commercials

Mike Chiari Spurs News

I don’t know about you, but I have missed the San Antonio Spurs H-E-B commercials. Episode 22 of The Ring of the Rowel celebrates those times when members of the San Antonio Spurs are featured in commercials. Whether they be national spots like Tim Duncan in an American Express Ad, …

Who to Watch in the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament

Mike Chiari Spurs News

What an exhilarating NCAA Tournament it’s been so far. A 1-seed, 2-seed and 4-seed have all gone down. Close games have been the norm in the first round, and NBA draft prospects have shown out in their matchups. With the Spurs loss to the Grizzlies, they are tied for the …

Open Thread: Spurs Mario Elie celebrates the Silver & Black’s 50th season

Mike Chiari Spurs News

Bill Schoening, Spurs radio play-by-play announcer, has been hosting a podcast celebrating the San Antonio Spurs 50th season. The Sound of Spurs podcast features one-on-one interviews with Spurs personalities who experienced the highs and occasional lows that accompanied a half-century of Spurs basketball. In this installment of Schoening’s series, he …