San Antonio Spurs thread

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Tony Parker, 2012 Skills Challenge winner. Another feather on his cap.

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Quite a good read.

IS PARKER NOW THE FACE OF THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS?

During the San Antonio Spurs' three championship runs, people do noticed that Parker was third behind Duncan and Ginobili. With both men in the twilight of their careers and Parker having another solid season, Parker is the cornerstone of this franchise.

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Head coach Gregg Popovich was named Western Conference Coach of the Month from February.

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The San Antonio Spurs bouncing back from their previous lost against the Chicago Bulls with a 30 point trouncing on the Charlotte Bobcats 102-72.

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A couple named their twin born sons Parker and Duncan.

Identical Twins Named After San Antonio Spurs Tony Parker And Tim Duncan

Both Parker and Duncan said in separate interviews that they were honored.

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Point guard TJ Ford have announced his retirement due to another setback to his surgically repaired spine.

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The San Antonio Spurs have acquired Stephen Jackson from the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Richard Jefferson.

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Stephen Jackson made his way back to the team that he should have been a part of for long term. Jackson was a member of the 2003 San Antonio Spurs championship team.

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Stephen Jackson made his way back to the team that he should have been a part of for long term. Jackson was a member of the 2003 San Antonio Spurs championship team.

The best deadline deal for me this year. Could put them over the top if he still fits (and if they control S-Jax's antics)

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The San Antonio Spurs will sign free agent Patrick Mills according to a report by Western Australia.

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The San Antonio Spurs are pursuing Boris Diaw, who was recently waived due to a contract buyout by the Charlotte Bobcats.

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Tony Parker will have his hamstring strain re-evaluated today.

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The San Antonio Spurs will sign forward Boris Diaw.

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I should keep this for the playoffs prediction thread, but I am saying it right now:The Spurs will be the 2012 NBA champions.

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The Spurs winning a championship would be great to cement the careers of Duncan and Ginobili. I hope Tony Parker is healthy in the playoffs.

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Mills closing in on new NBA deal

Australian point guard Patty Mills is on the verge of reigniting his NBA career, and could find himself thrust straight into action.

Mills is understood to have agreed to an in-principle deal with the San Antonio Spurs and a delay in getting a United States work visa is believed to be the only impediment.

It would be a huge move for the 23-year-old, who would link up with Australian national team coach Brett Brown at the Spurs, where he is an assistant.

Should the Spurs' move come off, Mills could find himself press-ganged straight into big minutes after number one point guard Tony Parker injured a hamstring in their win over Minnesota on Thursday.

With backup TJ Ford forced into retirement recently because of injury, the Spurs had to use players out of position to fill the role against the Timberwolves.

Star Argentine swingman Manu Ginobili shared duties at the point with shooting guard Gary Neal, and the pair will probably have first call on the role.

Sources have told the San Antonio Express-News that Mills is already listed on the Spurs roster, but cannot participate in team activities until his visa issue is settled.

Mills has been in career limbo since a deal with China's Xinjiang Flying Tigers late last year fell apart after the club accused him of faking injury - an allegation he strenuously denied.

His NBA club Portland Trail Blazers had a full roster and, after a protracted battle to get his clearance from China, the Blazers decided to renounce their rights to his contract.

That frees the way for Mills to join the Spurs, who are on track for the NBA play-offs.

Mills had spent two seasons with the Blazers, playing 74 NBA games.

The Spurs have had previous success with Australians, with Andrew Gaze part of their 1999 championship-winning side.

Mills has also been nominated for the Australian NBL rookie of the year award to be announced next week after he started the season at the Melbourne Tigers during the NBA lockout.

-ABC.net.au

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With the addition of Boris Diaw and Stephen Jackson, to add to the very good squad they already have led by Ginobili, Duncan, and Parker, this is a very dangerous squad. They are yet again barely hyped yet a championship-contender, year in and year out. They will probably finish at least in the Western Conference Finals this year, in my honest opinion. I think they will lose out to the Thunder there, but just barely.

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Tony Parker likes the Spurs' chances in the NBA playoffs.

T. Parker: "The Spurs made the right moves"

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Tim Duncan is not yet thinking of retirement as his interview in Yahoo! Sports

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The San Antonio Spurs have won 11 straight games and now are first place in the western conference at 40-14.