The San Antonio Spurs franchise was founded in 1967 in Dallas as the Dallas Chaparrals and later relocated to San Antonio in the 1970s. Led by stars like George Gervin and James Silas, the team struggled after Gervin retired, failing to make the playoffs for five years. However, with the arrival of Tim Duncan in 1997 and hiring of coach Gregg Popovich, the Spurs dynasty began, winning five championships led by Duncan, David Robinson, Manu Ginobili, and Tony Parker.

1. The San Antonio Spurs

2. The Early Years
• The franchise was founded in 1967.
• The were then located in Dallas and were known as the Dallas Chaparrals.
• The team was led by James Silas and George Gervin After the team was
relocated in San Antonio which is now the Spurs.

3. James Silas
2 Time NBA All Star
All NBA First Team
All NBA Second Team

4. George Gervin
The Iceman
12 Time NBA All Star
NBA All Star Game MVP
5 Time All NBA First Team
4 Time All NBA Second Team
4 Time Scoring Champion

5. Difficult Years
• The team couldn’t make the playoffs after George Gervin retired.
• The Team had losing records and failed to make the playoffs for the next five
years.
• The team was thinking about relocating to another city.

6. New Championship Era
• Won the franchise first NBA Championship in 1999 led by David Robinson
and Tim Duncan.
• Hired Coach Gregg Popovich.
• The team had the biggest season turn around in NBA History.

7. David Robinson
(The Admiral)
2 Time NBA Champion
NBA MVP
10 Time NBA All Star
NBA Scoring Champion
NBA Blocks Leader
NBA Rebounding Leader

8. Tim Duncan
5 Time NBA Champion
3 Time Finals MVP
15 Time NBA All Star
2 Time NBA MVP
NBA All Star Game MVP
10 Time All NBA First Team
Spurs Alltime Leading scorer

9. Manu Ginobili
4 time NBA Champion
2 Time NBA All Star
2 Time NBA Third Team
NBA Sixth Man of the Year

10. Tony Parker
4 Time NBA Champion
NBA Finals MVP
6 Time NBA All Star
3 Time All NBA Second Team
All NBA Third Team