Why are you a fan?

[Joe Schmoogins]

You know what's strange? there's a whole generation of spurs fans who don't know what it's like to root for a team that's never won a championship. There's something to be said for enduring through the tough years, the near misses, and the heartbreaks of the oh-so-close, but not close enough.

Those experiences made the first le in 99 almost unbelievable. It was like the impossible finally became possible. I had to pinch myself over and over again. Then I realized that all the years of wishing, of overcoming the choke job at the hands of the Washington Bullets, the struggles against the wall of early 80s that was the Lakers, the gut wrenching losses to the ROckets with Moses Malone and then a former SPur BIlly Paultz....all that became worth the "pain" of being a fan.

So when i see posters screaming about Pop, running down certain players, the front office, the organization in general, just because they're not living up to expectations, I just smile. I know what it's like to really be hurting as a Spurs fan. And let me tell you, the number 3 seed in the West is not nearly enough to send me to the ledge.

IMO, Spurs fan could benefit from a little dose of perspective.

I hearken back to the words of Terry STembridge, regardless of the outcome, in the game of basketball "there will be another night."

great post!

[Juanobili]

I've been a Spurs fan my whole life. My dad's been a fan since Gervin played, so I chose him

[Avitus1]

The Admiral.... nuff said.

[Brutalis]

Joe, awesome thread. I'd love a wall of your sig, 1280x800ish.

I was little, watched my first game on TV. Spurs/Hornets. 1992. DRob went insane on the stat sheet. And his interview post game wasn't typical even at a young age I understood, he gave all his credit to team, family, and his religion. Humble. I was addicted to that player, team, and sport there after. And in so many ways Dave and the Spurs helped me in my own personal life. Reading his words and comments made a connection and I liked who he was not to mention his freak ability on the hardwood. Tim became my favorite player there after his retirement. The day he retires I will have two personal icons and whatever new favorite player.

[peskypesky]

started with Gervin when I was a kid...then got really excited in the Robinson era...and then Tim just kicked it into the stratosphere. we spurs fans are so incredibly lucky.

[Toni61]

D-Rob and Rodman and then more and more Robinson. I read a Articel over Robinson and I was so fasciniered about him and so was I a Spurs-Fan. I wait and wait for a first game to see how good he is in German TV and them BBBAAAAMMM he was so great vs the Suns. Since this is he my Favorit and I`m a Spurs Fan. (Also 97).

[onarollbaby]

D-rob!

[Joe Schmoogins]

Joe, awesome thread. I'd love a wall of your sig, 1280x800ish.

Thanks... dude. Give me a day and I'll make a wall for you. It'll probably be slightly different than the one in my sig though. Any other players you want in?

[Libri]

I didn't vote for anybody because I became a fan during those 2 or 3 years before DRob was drafted, when the Spurs were really bad.

[Brutalis]

Thanks... dude. Give me a day and I'll make a wall for you. It'll probably be slightly different than the one in my sig though. Any other players you want in?

Looks cool with who's already in it. Thanks bro.

[J.T.]

Robinson, easy. David in his prime would put Dwight Howard on the block and bust his mother ing ass. He also probably still owns all-time shot blocking records at schools he didn't even attend.

[Tenacious D]

You know what's strange? there's a whole generation of spurs fans who don't know what it's like to root for a team that's never won a championship. There's something to be said for enduring through the tough years, the near misses, and the heartbreaks of the oh-so-close, but not close enough.

Those experiences made the first le in 99 almost unbelievable. It was like the impossible finally became possible. I had to pinch myself over and over again. Then I realized that all the years of wishing, of overcoming the choke job at the hands of the Washington Bullets, the struggles against the wall of early 80s that was the Lakers, the gut wrenching losses to the ROckets with Moses Malone and then a former SPur BIlly Paultz....all that became worth the "pain" of being a fan.

So when i see posters screaming about Pop, running down certain players, the front office, the organization in general, just because they're not living up to expectations, I just smile. I know what it's like to really be hurting as a Spurs fan. And let me tell you, the number 3 seed in the West is not nearly enough to send me to the ledge.

IMO, Spurs fan could benefit from a little dose of perspective.

I hearken back to the words of Terry STembridge, regardless of the outcome, in the game of basketball "there will be another night."

^ dats some old school right there pa-na!

Pssst! try to mix in some JBL and mouse in your retro posts.

[angelbelow]

i voted for david only because he was the first player i liked from the spurs. but now its definitely ginobili.

[Bukefal]

TP !!! But i must say i always had a weak for the spurs because of David Robinson.

[samikeyp]

You know what's strange? there's a whole generation of spurs fans who don't know what it's like to root for a team that's never won a championship. There's something to be said for enduring through the tough years, the near misses, and the heartbreaks of the oh-so-close, but not close enough.

Those experiences made the first le in 99 almost unbelievable. It was like the impossible finally became possible. I had to pinch myself over and over again. Then I realized that all the years of wishing, of overcoming the choke job at the hands of the Washington Bullets, the struggles against the wall of early 80s that was the Lakers, the gut wrenching losses to the ROckets with Moses Malone and then a former SPur BIlly Paultz....all that became worth the "pain" of being a fan.

So when i see posters screaming about Pop, running down certain players, the front office, the organization in general, just because they're not living up to expectations, I just smile. I know what it's like to really be hurting as a Spurs fan. And let me tell you, the number 3 seed in the West is not nearly enough to send me to the ledge.

IMO, Spurs fan could benefit from a little dose of perspective.

I hearken back to the words of Terry STembridge, regardless of the outcome, in the game of basketball "there will be another night."

Amen.

Robinson, easy. David in his prime would put Dwight Howard on the block and bust his mother ing ass. He also probably still owns all-time shot blocking records at schools he didn't even attend.

And say God Bless You afterward.

[Illusionarist]

It is all about Manu. His passion and skill is just what brought me to the Spurs.

[LockBeard]

Tim is obviously a basketball god, but he will never surpass DRob in my eyes.

[LoneStarState'sPride]

I'm always proud to say I was a Spurs fan before they began winning les--being a military brat, the Spurs gave me and my folks something tangible to hold on to that reminded us of San Antonio no matter where the Air Force stationed us. Only lived in SA during 1 le run, but since it was '99, it will always be one of the sweetest memories I have of the Alamo City.

Like I said, not much of a guy to follow one particular player, but The Admiral just seemed to define what it really meant to be a Spur. He lent a regalness to wearing the Silver and Black that just made you proud to be a Spurs fan and a San Antonian, regardless of whether you were winning les year in and year out. I think what I appreciate most about his influence is that Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, and the rest of the current Spurs seem to carry that Robinson-like demeanor both on and off the court.

It's because of players like Robinson that I'm proud--defiantly proud--to be a Spurs fan, no matter how little or demeaning attention is heaped upon the Silver and Black by the media or fans of other teams around the league. I'm a Spurs fan for life!

GO SPURS GO!

[sananspursfan21]

the admiral no doubt

[mexicanjunior]

Being born and raised in San Antonio, I was always a Spurs fan and I can remember my dad taking me to the Hemisfair to see the likes of Cadillac Anderson, Alvin Robertson and Willie (not flipper) Anderson take on teams like the Lakers and Celtics. I didn't really get into sports until I was about 14 though, right about the time David and Sean starting playing for the Spurs. Those 2 guys really made me fans and I cried when they lost to the Blazers in the 1989 playoffs (damn you Rod and your no look pass!). From there, it was a steady diet of Spurs and Cowboys football for the remainder of my life...

[Spurs Brazil]

Five-Oh in 1994

[Spurs_9_20_21]

Thanks... dude. Give me a day and I'll make a wall for you. It'll probably be slightly different than the one in my sig though. Any other players you want in?

i want one too!! please!
i first got interested in around 2004. i had to really learn my facts about them and when i watched games i had to learn their numbers. i went onto wickipedia a lot to learn about them and i watched a lot of videos. so with that being said... Tim Duncan was the one that got me into the Spurs, then parker or gino.

[Joe Schmoogins]

I'm surprised we haven't heard more from the church of Manu...

[Joe Schmoogins]

i want one too!! please!

any size in particular?

[Darrin]

Before the 2004-05 season I wasn't. I still would rather talk about the Pistons. But that playoff run in 2005 began my perception of San Antonio's offense. They play off the defensive side of the basketball.

As I grew into my current knowledge of the game, I came to appreciate Duncan's game more and more. San Antonio after the 2005 Finals went from a team I respected to a team I liked.