The Memorial Day Miracle
Hardly a Spurs telecast airs that misses the opportunity to mention Sean Elliott’s most memorable NBA shot. But what better day to replay it that the actual anniversary of the day.
On May 31, 1999, Sean Elliott hit the unbalanced three-ball on an inbound pass from Mario Elie, giving the Spurs the lead and claiming the glory of its outcome.
That 1999 Spurs squad (and most fans from that era) consider this shot the turning point where the Spurs run for the championship took shape and the Silver & Black looked like true contenders.