Fan mail address
San Antonio Spurs
AT&T Center
One AT&T Center Parkway
San Antonio, TX 78219
USA
Address information
AT&T Center
(Arena)
One AT&T Center Parkway
San Antonio, TX 78219
USA
Phone: (210) 444-5000
Fax: (210) 444-5100
The San Antonio Spurs are a professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas, known for their success in the NBA, a strong team-oriented culture, and a legacy of sustained excellence. Founded in 1967 as the Dallas Chaparrals in the American Basketball Association (ABA), they later moved to San Antonio and rebranded as the Spurs. In 1976, they became one of four ABA teams to join the NBA as part of a merger, marking the beginning of their rise in professional basketball. Known for their resilience and a commitment to fundamental, disciplined basketball, the Spurs have become one of the most respected franchises in sports, with five NBA championships and numerous playoff appearances.
The Spurs initially struggled to establish themselves in the NBA but soon found a footing, with players like George Gervin, known as “The Iceman,” leading the charge in the late 1970s and 1980s. Gervin, a prolific scorer and one of the best shooting guards of his time, helped the Spurs become competitive and reach the playoffs consistently. However, despite Gervin’s brilliance and the team’s solid performance, the Spurs couldn’t reach the NBA Finals during his tenure, highlighting the need for a more balanced and robust roster.
The team’s fortunes changed dramatically in the late 1980s when they acquired David Robinson, a 7-foot-1 center nicknamed “The Admiral” due to his background in the U.S. Naval Academy. Robinson transformed the Spurs into contenders almost immediately, earning accolades as one of the league’s most dominant big men. However, success in the postseason continued to elude the Spurs until a pivotal moment in 1997 when they secured the top pick in the NBA Draft and selected Tim Duncan, a power forward from the U.S. Virgin Islands with a fundamentally sound game and a quiet, humble demeanor.
