Spurs Sports & Entertainment announced Methodist Healthcare System as the official healthcare partner of the Spurs and all SS&E franchises on Tuesday, but they were forever linked 17 years ago.
That was when Sean Elliott stepped back on the court and became the first player in major pro sports to return to play following an organ transplant.
Elliott was diagnosed with advanced kidney disease, and needed a transplant not only to play again, but also to survive. His brother, Noel, was a match for kidney donation, and Elliott underwent the operation at Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital.