Why did I become a Spurs fan? Not because I grew up in San Antonio – I did not.
My initial connection with the team was through Gregg Popovich, as I had coached college basketball against him in a prior lifetime. Following Pop’s NBA career as it led him to the Spurs, it also led to me discover the greatness — and goodness — of the Spurs players, the Spurs organization, and the Spurs way.
For others, the connection to the Spurs could have resulted from the wonder of watching the incomparable Manu Ginobili, the dignity of David Robinson, or the remarkable fundamentals of the Great Tim Duncan, plus his status as the best teammate ever.