La Vuelta - Manu Ginobili
Manu Ginobili's passion for basketball is legendary. However, after a
serious ankle injury, he wasn't allowed to step onto a court for several
months. Now healthy once again, he's hoping to recapture his magic
on the hardwood.
Manu Ginobili's passion for basketball is legendary. However, after a
serious ankle injury, he wasn't allowed to step onto a court for several
months. Now healthy once again, he's hoping to recapture his magic
on the hardwood.
| INSIDE THE SPURS TRAINING CAMP A seven-part series on how the San Antonio Spurs are preparing for the 2009-2010 NBA season. click on thumbnail to view the episode |
The Rookie - DeJuan Blair
After a standout career at Pitt, DeJuan Blair was regarded as a lottery
pick in the NBA Draft. But once doctors realized he had no ACLs in his
knees, Blair slipped all the way to the Spurs at the 37th pick. Now, the
rugged rookie is out to prove all the detractors wrong.
After a standout career at Pitt, DeJuan Blair was regarded as a lottery
pick in the NBA Draft. But once doctors realized he had no ACLs in his
knees, Blair slipped all the way to the Spurs at the 37th pick. Now, the
rugged rookie is out to prove all the detractors wrong.
The Point Guard - Tony Parker
Tony Parker had an extremely busy summer playing for the French
national team. Now that he's back 'home' with the Spurs, the point
guard is hoping to win another title while also assuming the role of
team leader.
Tony Parker had an extremely busy summer playing for the French
national team. Now that he's back 'home' with the Spurs, the point
guard is hoping to win another title while also assuming the role of
team leader.
The MVP - Tim Duncan
Tim Duncan has twice been the league's MVP and won four NBA
championships with the Spurs. At 34 years of age though, he knows
the window for a fifth title is closing.
Tim Duncan has twice been the league's MVP and won four NBA
championships with the Spurs. At 34 years of age though, he knows
the window for a fifth title is closing.
The Coach - Gregg Popovich
As one of the most highly regarded coaches in the NBA, Gregg
Popovich has earned a reputation for his cerebral approach to the
game. Even though the team has high hopes, he's well aware that this
coming season will be filled with challenges.
As one of the most highly regarded coaches in the NBA, Gregg
Popovich has earned a reputation for his cerebral approach to the
game. Even though the team has high hopes, he's well aware that this
coming season will be filled with challenges.
The Newcomers
After losing in the first round of the playoffs last season, the Spurs
realized it was time to overhaul their roster. The result is a host of
newcomers including Richard Jefferson, Antonio McDyess and Theo
Ratliff looking to blend their considerable talents with a new team.
After losing in the first round of the playoffs last season, the Spurs
realized it was time to overhaul their roster. The result is a host of
newcomers including Richard Jefferson, Antonio McDyess and Theo
Ratliff looking to blend their considerable talents with a new team.
The Drive for Five - The 2009-2010 Spurs
For the past decade, the Spurs have been among the NBA's elite
teams. But after a down season filled with injuries, they're now
hoping to reclaim their place atop the league's pantheon with a fifth
world title.
For the past decade, the Spurs have been among the NBA's elite
teams. But after a down season filled with injuries, they're now
hoping to reclaim their place atop the league's pantheon with a fifth
world title.
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