My first ring ceremony

[mrsmaalox]

I think a great number of people wait around as long as possible to see if they can get better seats for less. But come game time on Tuesday it'll be sold out.

[FromWayDowntown]

This will be my 4th Ring Ceremony and they just never get old. I agree with the notion that it's hard for the team to play after all of that hoopla. In 2003 against Phoenix, the Spurs were down by double-digits early (something like 16-2) and eventually it took a huge shot from, of all people, Anthony Carter to give the Spurs a 1 or 2 point win against a Suns team that went nowhere.

In 2005, it was the same thing -- the Spurs were down for most of the second half against Denver, but hit a big 4th quarter spurt and won the game.

I'll always remember the opener in 1999 against Philly, mostly because along with the banner raising and the ring ceremony, it was also the night of the vote on the Saddles and Spurs referendum, which created the funding to build the AT&T Center. Ironically, the future of the Spurs in San Antonio was truly on the line on the very night that their first le was celebrated. I think I paid more attention to Peter Holt as he marched back and forth from his seat to a room underneath the Dome, presumably to hear election results. And, damn him -- he never gave the result away!! I seem to recall that there was some sort of announcement in the Dome, but only after the game went final; I'll admit, though, that my memory on that is fuzzy.

[robino2001]

I'll always remember the opener in 1999 against Philly, mostly because along with the banner raising and the ring ceremony, it was also the night of the vote on the Saddles and Spurs referendum, which created the funding to build the AT&T Center. Ironically, the future of the Spurs in San Antonio was truly on the line on the very night that their first le was celebrated. I think I paid more attention to Peter Holt as he marched back and forth from his seat to a room underneath the Dome, presumably to hear election results. And, damn him -- he never gave the result away!! I seem to recall that there was some sort of announcement in the Dome, but only after the game went final; I'll admit, though, that my memory on that is fuzzy.

There was some announcement.... that's why I remember it was election night I'll admit that I couldn't remember what the election was for - just it was something big and it was announced... but now I remember.

I was in the old $5 seats in the 300 level baseline and you'd seat Holt up and down all night. I know it was 3rd or 4th quarter, but I remember some sort of announcement where the crowd went nuts and Holt was spinning in circles high five-ing everyone.

[mrsmaalox]

Well y'all were right, it was wunnerful, wunnerful!! My son and I had such a good time celebrating with everyone. Definitely a very cool experience, I think I am in love with Pop (I know, I know)! I couldn't quite figure out what was going on with the music, but I have to admit that after 4 seasons of games for me, Jack Ingram's national anthem was the BEST I have heard. I am looking forward to a great rest of the season!!!

[SpursWoman]

I'll always remember the opener in 1999 against Philly, mostly because along with the banner raising and the ring ceremony, it was also the night of the vote on the Saddles and Spurs referendum, which created the funding to build the AT&T Center.

I'll always remember the opener in 1999 because we sat close to Iverson's mom ... who was wearing his jersey and about $1,000,000 worth of diamonds. She picked a fight with a heckler and he got ejected and she got moved.