Bruce Bowen will hold a press conference tomorrow

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Originally Posted by Mel_13

So you're saying this won't be about a client list?

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maybe

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Originally Posted by crc21209

It's gotta be about retirement...

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also maybe.

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Originally Posted by CubanMustGo

good ol' ploto, we can always count on you to cast things in the worst possible light.

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It took only to the fifth post in this thread for someone to bring it up.

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Originally Posted by Penya

Bowen: "What a beautiful morning! Great day to let some really special people know how they made me feel!"


http://twitter.com/Bowen12

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Damnit. :(

Reserving my take until after Bruce says something.

It should definitely be in the rafters. After what he has accomplished on this team, and what he's helped accomplish on this team, he deserves it. :toast

This was a recent play that I will always remember:

Until a few weeks ago, I had one of those black, rubber(ish) Spurs "Bowen 12" bracelets. I had worn it for a lil over 3 straight years, never taking it off. About a month ago, I was simply nervously spinning it on my wrist...and it broke. I remember it falling to the floor almost in slow-motion. At this point, it seems PAINFULLY coincidental.

Love ya, B. Gonna miss you out there.

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Originally Posted by Fpoonsie

Until a few weeks ago, I had one of those black, rubber(ish) Spurs "Bowen 12" bracelets. I had worn it for a lil over 3 straight years, never taking it off. About a month ago, I was simply nervously spinning it on my wrist...and it broke. I remember it falling to the floor almost in slow-motion. At this point, it seems PAINFULLY coincidental.

Love ya, B. Gonna miss you out there.

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I would feel the same...good post.

It's sad, I've been browsing youtube clips to find some great tributes to Bruce, but I haven't found any. I found a bunch of "Bruce Bowen is dirty" videos. The ironic thing is, everyone has about 2:30 minutes of Bruce's "dirty plays" out of all of his years in San Antonio. :lol

Someone needs to get a highlight clip for him.

Will be sad to see you go Bruce, good luck. :toast

Bowen deserves to have his jersey retired as much as any of the spurs super stars. He was one of the huge reasons the spurs won the last three championships period! It shouldnt be all about statistics, it should be how he impacted the game and he did that as good as anyone.

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Originally Posted by TD 21

Generally I don't say this, but I'm on the fence on this one. Like I said though, with Johnson's jersey up in the rafters, based on that alone Bowen's should be.

On the one hand, as a fan I'd like to see it, on the other hand, again, where do you draw the line? Is anyone who ever made a substantial contribution to winning championship(s) deserving of the honor? If that's the case, why not Horry?

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Bowen did more than contribute. He embodied everything about the team's philosophy of hard work and a defense-first mentality. He guarded the best players in the game every night. He hit clutch corner 3s. He helped bring 3 championships to San Antonio. He has been a fan favorite on and off the court, and has given back to the community in many ways.

This man is a Spur. #12 will never be worn again.

Again. Early December for the ceremony please.

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Originally Posted by EricB

Again. Early December for the ceremony please.

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Is this presser gonna be televised? If its in fact to announce his retirement...it should be on every channel...including cnn lol

Took a trip to St. Louis last month to watch the Cardinals play. They are one of the top franchises in the history of not only baseball but of all sports. 10 World Championships over the years, second only to the Yankees.

They have retired 11 jerseys since they were founded in St. Louis in 1882. That is an average of one jersey retirement per 11.5 years. Every one of the retired jerseys is a Hall of Famer except for one, Ken Boyer, who was the consummate Cardinal who unexpectedly died at an early age. There are even several HOF players who played a substantial number of years with the Cards and who were enshrined as a Cardinal and they haven't had their jerseys retired.

The Spurs have been in San Antonio since 1973 or 36 years. They have retired 6 jerseys or 1 for ever 6 years--almost twice the rate of the Cardinals. Now you want to retire Bowens? In five years or less , the Spurs will certainly retire both Manu and Tim. That would give the Spurs 9 jersey retirements in 41 years or one for every 4.5 years.

Personally, I like the Cardinal approach. It must be something incredibly difficult to achieve, much like the Hall of Fame. I would only have Gervin and Robinson up there right now. And I would be adding Ginobili and Duncan over the next 5 years. That would give the Spurs 4 retirements in 41 years, or something very similar to the Cardinal approach. But of course, we had to go and put in Johnny Moore and Avery Johnson to screw it all up. So the Spurs have started down the slippery slope and will continue to retire numbers that probably shouldn't be retired.

does anyone know if the press conference is gonna be televised? any links?

Damn....

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Originally Posted by Da Spurs

Took a trip to St. Louis last month to watch the Cardinals play. They are one of the top franchises in the history of not only baseball but of all sports. 10 World Championships over the years, second only to the Yankees.

They have retired 11 jerseys since they were founded in St. Louis in 1882. That is an average of one jersey retirement per 11.5 years. Every one of the retired jerseys is a Hall of Famer except for one, Ken Boyer, who was the consummate Cardinal who unexpectedly died at an early age. There are even several HOF players who played a substantial number of years with the Cards and who were enshrined as a Cardinal and they haven't had their jerseys retired.

The Spurs have been in San Antonio since 1973 or 36 years. They have retired 6 jerseys or 1 for ever 6 years--almost twice the rate of the Cardinals. Now you want to retire Bowens? In five years or less , the Spurs will certainly retire both Manu and Tim. That would give the Spurs 9 jersey retirements in 41 years or one for every 4.5 years.

Personally, I like the Cardinal approach. It must be something incredibly difficult to achieve, much like the Hall of Fame. I would only have Gervin and Robinson up there right now. And I would be adding Ginobili and Duncan over the next 5 years. That would give the Spurs 4 retirements in 41 years, or something very similar to the Cardinal approach. But of course, we had to go and put in Johnny Moore and Avery Johnson to screw it all up. So the Spurs have started down the slippery slope and will continue to retire numbers that probably shouldn't be retired.

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I keep stating in here over and over again... comparing other team's jersey retirement numbers or qualifications to that of the spurs is stupid.

The spurs are their own organization. They do things their way...the spurs way...always have always will. Its what's gotten them where they are.

If the spurs choose to retire jerseys on value or importance to the team rather than statistical credentials...I'm all for it.

Bruce WILL be in the rafters

Much respect to Bowen. It was a joy watching him play defense, against no matter who.

Fuck the Cardinals. I don't give a shit who they retire. The Spurs will retire #12 and thats that.

live on 760 right now