The Spurs is probably not within the postseason, nevertheless it’s all the time good to see some acquainted faces within the Playoffs.
Yesterday, Spurs fan favourite Patty Mills acquired his first minutes of the postseason with the Miami Warmth. It was nice to see him on the court docket. He acquired hit twice in typical Mills vogue, selecting up a cost on one in every of his makes an attempt.
Mills and the Warmth are in a seven-game sequence in opposition to the Boston Celtics, who’ve Derrick White. White was drafted by the Spurs twenty ninth in 2017 and performed with the Silver & Black till 2022 when he was traded for Josh Richardson, Romeo Langford, and the primary 2022 first-round decide which became Blake Wesley.
Within the Milwaukee Bucks/Indiana Pacers sequence, Bucks assistant Joe Prunty began his NBA teaching profession as a video assistant, served as an assistant coach and finally an advance scout between 2000-2005.
On the Pacer facet, Doug McDermott (2021-2024) spent simply over two seasons with the Spurs earlier than being traded in a three-team deal that landed McBuckets again with the Pacers whereas netting the Spurs a 2029 second-round decide, money concerns, and Marcus Morris, Sr., who was finally waived.
Within the Western Convention, the highest seed Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder don’t have any former gamers, however assistant coach Chip Engelland was with the Spurs from 2005-2022.
Within the Nuggets/Lakers sequence, Los Angeles assistant coach DeMarre Carroll performed fifteen video games with the Silver & Black within the 2019-2020 season earlier than being waived on the All-Star Break and transferring to Houston.
Minnesota Timberwolves Kyle Anderson was drafted by the Spurs thirtieth weeks after the Spurs gained their fifth title. He was with San Antonio till 2018.
Minnesota’s opponent Phoenix Suns large man Drew Eubanks joined the Spurs in 2018 as a two-way participant after going undrafted. He cut up time between Austin and San Antonio, finally signing a full contract. he was traded in 2022 with Thaddeus Younger to Toronto.
Los Angeles Clippers celebrity Kawhi Leonard (2011-2018) was an integral a part of the Spurs 2014 NBA Championship, claiming Finals MVP for his offense sharpshooting and defensive acumen on LeBron James. He additionally earned back-to-back Defensive Participant of the 12 months honors whereas a member of the Silver & Black.
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