San Antonio Spurs: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

The San Antonio Spurs are a National Basketball Association team based in San Antonio, Texas.

Founded: 1967 as the Dallas Chaparrals in the American Basketball Association; became San Antonio Spurs in 1973

Formerly known as: Dallas Chaparrals and Texas Chaparrals

Home Arena: SBC Center

Uniform colors: Black, Silver, and White

Logo design: The words "SAN ANTONIO SPURS", with the "U" in the form of a spur

NBA Championships: 1999, 2003

Franchise history

Basketball Hall of Famers

• George "The Iceman" Gervin - May 1996

Not to be forgotten:

• David "The Admiral" Robinson
• James "Captain Late" Silas
• Artis "The A-Train" Gilmore
• Johnny Moore
• Alvin Robertson
• Willie Anderson
• Sean Elliott
• Avery "The Little General" Johnson
• Steve Kerr

Retired numbers

• 13 - James Silas
• 44 - George Gervin
• 00 - Johnny Moore
• 50 - David Robinson

Current stars

• Tim Duncan
• Tony Parker
• Malik Rose
• Emanuel Ginobili
• Robert Horry
• Brent Barry