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Open Thread: Jeremy Sochan meets with one lucky fan

Open Thread: Jeremy Sochan meets with one lucky fan

A viral video shows how an act of kindness changed one Spurs fan’s day Would you give away your last $3? On St. Patrick’s Day, Joey, a self-proclaimed Spurs superfan in Austin, did just that. Watch the video on Instagram HERE or on TikTok HERE. As you can see, Joey gave Jimmy Darts, a social media influencer known for random acts of kindness, $3 at the start of his shift as a valet. Jimmy, with the the help of Self Financial, the Official Credit Building App of the Spurs, rewarded Joey’s generosity with “the best day of his life.” Joey was treated to two courtside...
Mar 26, 2024
Open Thread: Autograph session with Malaki Branham this Thursday

Open Thread: Autograph session with Malaki Branham this Thursday

Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via The Spurs guard will be at Taco Bell on Potranco It’s been a while since Spurs players made public appearances on a regular basis. I remember seeking out autographs of players at health events, cellular stores, sport goods shops, and a bevy of community events. Got Patty Mills, Aron Baynes, and Boris Diaw in my quest for the 2014 NBA Champions. Also got “The Iceman” George Gervin to sign one of his classic photos for my daughter at the opening of Living Spaces back in 2018. Since the pandemic, those outings seem few and far...
Mar 25, 2024
Open Thread: The Spurs filled up their week in Austin

Open Thread: The Spurs filled up their week in Austin

Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Multiple community activities underscored competitive play The San Antonio Spurs spent a week in Austin during South By Southwest and kept themselves quite busy. From a watch parties to the Spurs Cup to a concert in the park. An Austin Spurs game between the two San Antonio Spurs games, the finale of which was one of the more exciting Spurs games as of late. The SApurs released this video recapping the time in the statre’s capital. What a week we had in Austin pic.twitter.com/SgCJJs9BVN— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) March 24,...
Mar 24, 2024
Open Thread: Coming down with a case of March Madness

Open Thread: Coming down with a case of March Madness

Photo by Justin K. Aller/NCAA Photos via NCAA Men’s Basketball is slowly taking over my life For longtime readers of the Open Thread, I have not been shy about my unabashed Spurs dedication. I have often said that I do not watch the other twenty-nine teams unless they are playing the Spurs. And watching college ball...well, my head explodes with the number of teams snd players to follow. It is quite overwhelming. But since the Spurs drafted Victor Wembanyama, I have paid more attention to the NBA on days when the Spurs aren’t playing. Catching a game with young...
Mar 23, 2024
Open Thread: Pop’s ‘Rock & Hammer’ wine collection to be auctioned

Open Thread: Pop’s ‘Rock & Hammer’ wine collection to be auctioned

The hard to find wines will benefit a museum in Kansas City For years, San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has generously shared hard-to-find wines with friends, but his coveted Rock & Hammer pinot noir isn’t available to the public. “If you don’t like it, I don’t give a damn — because we don’t sell it,” Popovich told a group in 2008 at a San Antonio wine event. Popovich donates it to charitable causes, and shares it with close friends. Only 45 cases of the wine are produced per year. Rick Carlisle, Larry Brown, Steve Kerr, Doc Rivers, Jerry Colangelo, and...
Mar 22, 2024
Open Thread: Looking back at Pop’s opposing head coaches- Suns edition

Open Thread: Looking back at Pop’s opposing head coaches- Suns edition

Photo by Chris Birck/NBAE via Thirteen different coaches consisting of eight midseason replacements, the Suns are not of the patient kind As mentioned previously, an article entitled “Pop’s Incredible Longevity” revealed that San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has coached against 307 different NBA coaches during his twenty-eight year tenure at the helm. Since December 1996, Pop has consistently coached the Spurs, give or take an ejection or two. Tonight the Spurs play the Phoenix Suns. In the days leading up to Pop taking over as head coach of the San...
Mar 20, 2024
Open Thread: Episode 3 of Spurs “Building Dreams” covers All-Star Weekend

Open Thread: Episode 3 of Spurs “Building Dreams” covers All-Star Weekend

Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Wemby and Sochan and Barlow, oh my! Although the San Antonio Spurs had no team members in the NBA All-Star Game, the team had some representatives at the weekend’s events. Victor Wembanyama made the Rising Star rookie roster as well as playing in the Skills Challenge. Sochan made the Rising Star roster for the second season in a row. Dominck Barlow also participated in the G-League’s Up Next Game. Episode 3 of Self’s “Building Dreams” webseries features the three members of the Spurs as they made their way to...
Mar 19, 2024
Open Thread: Looking back at Pop’s opposing head coaches- Mavericks edition

Open Thread: Looking back at Pop’s opposing head coaches- Mavericks edition

Photos by Logan Riely/NBAE via The other interstate rival has fostered some long-term coaching relationships As mentioned previously, an article entitled “Pop’s Incredible Longevity” revealed that San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has coached against 307 different NBA coaches during his twenty-eight year tenure at the helm. Since the firing of Bob Hill in 1996, Pop has consistently coached the Spurs, give or take an ejection or two. Tonight the Spurs play the Dallas Mavericks. Just like Houston, Dallas has had less coaches with a longer time at the...
Mar 18, 2024
Open Thread: Lakers and Warriors suffer strange clock issue

Open Thread: Lakers and Warriors suffer strange clock issue

Photo by Sean M. Haffey/ The last two minutes of their game took over twenty minutes to resolve On Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Golden State Warriors in a game with possible play-in tournament repercussions. Anthony Davis left the game with an eye contusion, altering the momentum and scoring in the Warriors favor. In the 4th quarter, with the Warriors beginning to pull away, LeBron kept willing his Lakers toward a possible come-from-behind upset. The enduring superstar hit a three-pointer bringing the game to 124-120 score with just under two...
Mar 17, 2024
Open Thread: Enter to win the Spurs Slam Dunk Distillery Experience

Open Thread: Enter to win the Spurs Slam Dunk Distillery Experience

Photo by D. Clarke Evans./NBAE via Garrison Brothers Distillery has your back Apropos to St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, one lucky Spurs fan has the opportunity to win it all. Celebrate the Spirit of San Antonio with the Garrison Brothers Slam Dunk Distillery Experience! Join us in making a season of unforgettable moments as we team up with the San Antonio Spurs for an exclusive sweepstakes. Get ready to elevate your game with a chance to win the ultimate Slam Dunk Distillery Tour and more! Enter for a chance to win Custom GB Basketball Shoes, Spurs Autographed NBA...
Mar 16, 2024
Open Thread: Blake Wesley spends his twenty-first birthday in Austin

Open Thread: Blake Wesley spends his twenty-first birthday in Austin

Photos by David Dow/NBAE via The lightning-fast guard has found his place in the rotation The Spurs are currently between games in Austin, and the city could not be more festive with South By Southwest currently underway. What better spot to fins oneself when celebrating a milestone birthday. Today, Blake Wesley turns 21. Wesley is quick as greased lightning, his speed and agility quickly becoming a Spurs superpower. A look at a film study reveals what we are all obsessing about now: Blake Wesley, drafted 25th by the Spurs in 2022, has developed into a formidable...
Mar 15, 2024
Open Thread: “Building Dreams” episode 2 continues the saga of the young Spurs 2023-2024 season

Open Thread: “Building Dreams” episode 2 continues the saga of the young Spurs 2023-2024 season

Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via As the season progresses, trust plays a factor in giving these young guys more meaningful minutes Episode 2 of the Spurs “Building Dreams” series focuses on the development of the team as the young players find their footing as a team and learning how to communicate with one another on the court. Victor, Mamu, Malaki, Julian, and Dom talk through developing their game through their first months with the Spurs in an all-new #BuildingDreams presented by Self. Don’t let the Spurs record fool you, they have had multiple games...
Mar 14, 2024
Open Thread: Spurs relaunch “Building Dreams” series with 2023 season episode

Open Thread: Spurs relaunch “Building Dreams” series with 2023 season episode

Photo by Jenny Fischer/NBAE via New episodes are being released In the first episode of this season’s #BuildingDreams pres. by Self, we take an inside look at Victor Wembanyama, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Malaki Branham, Julian Champagnie, and Dom Barlow’s NBA journey so far with the Spurs. Last year’s episodes centered around the drafting and rookie seasons of Jeremy Sochan, Malaki Branham, and Blake Wesley. The trio of 19-year-olds bonded and made the Spurs young and fun. This year, the hype surrounding Victor Wembanyama has left fans and pundits in unanimous ...
Mar 12, 2024
Open Thread: Looking back at Pop’s opposing head coaches- Rockets edition

Open Thread: Looking back at Pop’s opposing head coaches- Rockets edition

Photo by Tim Warner/ Familiar names have spent time in “Space City” As mentioned previously, an article entitled “Pop’s Incredible Longevity” revealed that San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has coached against 307 different NBA coaches during his twenty-eight year tenure at the helm. Since the firing of Bob Hill in 1996, Pop has consistently coached the Spurs, give or take an ejection or two. Tonight the Spurs play the Houston Rockets. Ironically, Houston has had more consistency than most NBA teams. The first I-10 rival for Pop was legendary Rockets...
Mar 11, 2024
Open Thread: Spurs fans have a full week in Austin

Open Thread: Spurs fans have a full week in Austin

Photo by John Rivera/Icon Sportswire via It’s not just about SXSW when the Silver & Black take to the state capital Spring Break is in full effect here in San Antonio. And each year, San Antonians enjoy the festivities in Austin tied into South By Southwest (SXSW). As previously, mentioned, a mural has already been revealed in anticipation of the Spurs trip to Austin. This year, the Spurs have two games in the state’s capital. On Friday, March 15, the Spurs host the Denver Nuggets at the Moody Center. Additionally, they host the Brooklyn Nets on St. Patrick’s...

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