Spurs Parker Suffers Minor Ankle Injury
san antonio spurs point guard Tony Parker planned to play for the French national team this summer in hopes of helping France qualify for the 2009 European Championship. However, in France’s first exhibition game, Parker suffered an ankle injury.
Although French doctors said that the ankle injury was minor, the Spurs wanted a closer look. To make that happen, Parker was told to return to San Antonio from Europe. Once he arrived in San Antonio, the Spurs confirmed that Parker has a minor ankle...
August 2nd, 2009 | thesanantonioguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: News, san antonio sports, san antonio spurs, tony parker
Spurs Sign 2nd Round Pick DeJuan Blair
In the 2009 NBA Draft, the san antonio spurs drafted DeJuan Blair. Immediately, many draft experts predicted that Blair would be the steal of the draft. Since that point, the city of San Antonio has been buzzing about the burly power forward out of the University of Pittsburgh.
On Thursday, the Spurs and Blair reportedly agreed to a four-year contract worth approximately $4 million. In summer league action, Blair has showed exactly why the team and its fans are excited. In two games, he’s averaging...
July 16th, 2009 | thesanantonioguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: dejuan blair, News, san antonio sports, san antonio spurs
Spurs Down 3-1 to Mavericks
After a loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, the san antonio spurs are now facing a first round playoff elimination. Point guard Tony Parker had an incredible performance in Game 4 with 43 points (18-29 FG) but it wasn’t enough as the Mavs came away with a 99-90 victory on their home floor.
Tony Parker - Image: Courtesy of NBA
If you are visiting San Antonio (or a resident), head out to the AT&T Center on Tuesday night as the Spurs will face off with the Mavericks in Game 5 of their...
April 26th, 2009 | thesanantonioguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Events, Family Friendly, nba playoffs, san antonio sports, san antonio spurs
Go Green With the Spurs
The NBA is going green this week by hosting their inaugural NBA Green Week 2009. All of the NBA teams are taking part in the program in an effort to generate awareness and funding for alternative energy and environmental protection initiatives.
Here is San Antonio the Spurs Foundation Denim Drive is taking place. Fans who bring a pair of jeans to the AT&T Center between 5:30-7:30pm, prior to the Spurs games on April 8 and April 10 will receive a $5 discount on tickets for the first two home...
April 6th, 2009 | thesanantonioguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: denim drive, Events, going green, green san antonio, san antonio spurs, wind energy
Catch a Spurs Game
If you are planning a trip to San Antonio, you should consider catching a Spurs game while you are in town. The Spurs are always competitive year in and year out with their three stars, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili.
Though they have battled injuries throughout the 2008-09 season, they are still right in the mix as one of the best teams in the league with a record of 45-22. Currently Ginobili is out with an ankle injury and Duncan is contending with knee problems.
San Antonio visitors...
March 18th, 2009 | thesanantonioguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Events, Family Friendly, nba basketball, nba playoffs, san antonio sports, san antonio spurs


