Confessions of a Spurs Fan

[GrandeDavid]

What makes you a Spurs fan and keeps you cheering for them? For me it is that each game is bigger than the next. I have probably spent over $10,000 on Spurs tickets and could obviously use that money to invest in something...but I'm obsessed with this team!

Go Spurs Go!!!

Wow, great topic but so many potential answers...

Well, history, for one. My strong desire for a Spurs championship started when David Robinson was a rookie and intensified through the nineties as he was often criticized for being soft. Then the tough playoff losses to Utah, and finally the drafting of Duncan. Spurs are in my blood now. I've gone to battle for them many, many times over the past couple of decades.

I also love the fact that we are a small market rising to the top, setting a worldwide example in success in sports.

I also know some of the players and personnel and they really are good guys.

Also, I love the Spurs for the attention they bring to San Antonio, a fast growing city. I love how the city is going and I love the fact that the Spurs are the most televized NBA team in Brazil.

[GrandeDavid]

What makes me a Spurs fan? In 2003 we moved here from Wash. D.C and my husband was immediately deployed to Iraq. My way too serious pre-teen son was so afraid for his dad he became almost catatonic with depression. I was desparately searching for something in addition to medication and counselors to help my son, and on a whim bought us tickets to the Spurs vs. Suns game. It may sound trite, but it was a life changing event for my son. As the months passed and my son's interest in the Spurs increased, he grew stronger and was eventually healed. I know it's coincidence, but the Spurs took the place of the depression. Dad came home safe and he and our son have forged an incredible relationship thru a common interest--Spurs and Basketball. Yea it's a boo hoo story, but I will be a fan forever!!!!

That is a fantastic story. If you haven't already, I wish you would tell this story to the Spurs org. I'm so glad to hear your son is doing well now, and God bless your husband and your family.

[DarrinS]

I agree with that... I'm not a Cowboys fan and instead followed the Oilers to Tennessee and cheer for Vince Young and the ans.

I would love for the Chargers to come to San Antonio.

I was an Oilers fan too. I couldn't really follow them to Tennesse (didn't seem right). But now, with Vince at the helm, I'm watching most of their games.


(don't tell anyone, but I secretly like the NY Jets )

[Jelly]

I'm a Spurs fan because I'm from San Antonio. The first games I went to were at Hemisphere Arena when I had a friend who had season tickets.... 2nd row center seats!!! I think they cost him $1,000 for the entire season. I wonder how much they'd go for now?
The Spurs back then (mid/late eighties) were amongst the worst in the league. But I loved them still. Then the Spurs started winning and my first favorite Spur was Sean Elliott. Even when our reign is over and we become like the Memphis Grizzlies, I'll be a Spurs fan forever.

[BigBeezie]

I'm a Spurs fan because I'm from San Antonio. The first games I went to were at Hemisphere Arena when I had a friend who had season tickets.... 2nd row center seats!!! I think they cost him $1,000 for the entire season. I wonder how much they'd go for now?
The Spurs back then (mid/late eighties) were amongst the worst in the league. But I loved them still. Then the Spurs started winning and my first favorite Spur was Sean Elliott. Even when our reign is over and we become like the Memphis Grizzlies, I'll be a Spurs fan forever.

I don't think we will ever be as lowly as the Grizzlies. At some point in time, a new Coach will take over and I'm sure the Spurs will still have a job for Pop in an executive office. As soon as Pop witnesses the team stumble, he will then step in and save the day. Even if he is 75 years old!

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