The Sound of Spurs

The Sound of Spurs

50 years ago, the basketball landscape in the city of San Antonio would be changed forever with the arrival of an ABA team that bloomed into one the NBA’s pillar franchises known for doing things the correct way. Join us as we pull back the curtain at what went into the success over the last 50 years and why it continues to resonate with new audiences today. Hosted by Spurs radio voice Bill Schoening, the podcast features interviews with Spurs legends and some never-before-heard stories from the people who were there from the very beginning.

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May 23, 2023 17 mins

Terry Porter, John Lucas II, Devin Brown, George Karl, Mario Elle, Malik Rose, Paul Griffin, Jaren Jackson, Tom Copa, Vinny Del Negro, R.C. Buford and Peter J. Holt all weigh in on what the legacy of the San Antonio Spurs means to them.

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R.C. Buford and Peter J. Holt join Bill Schoening for the last episode in this season. R.C. and Peter reflect on the 50th anniversary of the Spurs, and then they describe what it was like to have alumni back in San Antonio. Later, they share what they're most encouraged about for the future, they discuss what it means to be building new facilities, and then they wrap up answering how they view the Spurs legacy.

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May 10, 2023 28 mins

Johnny Moore joins Bill Schoening in this episode to take us through his journey in the NBA. Johnny shares what it was like growing up in Pennsylvania and then he explains why he chose to play for the University of Texas. Later, Johnny describes the moment when he knew he could make a career out of playing basketball, he provides stories of playing with George 'the iceman' Gervin and James Silas, he discusses life after basketball ...

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May 2, 2023 23 mins

The original voice of the San Antonio Spurs Terry Stembridge joins Bill Schoening in this episode! Terry shares stories about his beginning with the Spurs, he talks about the transition from Dallas to San Antonio, and then he describes the impact Red McCombs had on the organization. Later, Terry shares his memories of HemisFair Arena, the baseline bums, the camaraderie between players and fans, and the Spurs first ever NBA victory....

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April 25, 2023 30 mins

Vinny Del Negro takes us through his experiences with the NBA. First, Vinny talks about his role with and the history of the National Basketball Hall of Fame. Then Vinny shares what it was like playing for Jimmy V, he shares what it was like being drafted by the Sacramento Kings and then explains why he decided to play overseas. Later, Vinny talks about how he landed with the Spurs, and what it was like playing alongside Avery John...

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April 18, 2023 27 mins

Tom Copa joins Bill Schoening on the Sound of Spurs podcast and takes us through his journey to the NBA. Tom shares what it was like growing up in Minnesota and then he explains why he chose Marquette over other marquee schools. Later, Tom shares an incredible story which details his path to the NBA, which includes being a shuttle-bus driver in Colorado. Tom also talks about how he landed with the Spurs, and then finishes up discus...

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April 11, 2023 13 mins

Jaren Jackson takes us inside his journey to the NBA. Jaren speaks about his time playing at Georgetown and then he shares what it was like playing overseas in France. Later, Jaren details how he landed in San Antonio and got acclimated with his teammates, he talks about the impact of Greg Popovich, and then he discusses the legacy of the Spurs.

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April 4, 2023 17 mins

Boris Diaw takes us inside his journey to the NBA. Boris begins sharing when he knew he would turn professional and then he details what his relationship is like with Tony Parker. Later, Boris remembers the memorable Suns series vs. the Spurs and then he shares how he wound up in San Antonio. Boris talks about how he fit in with the Spurs, the growth of Tony Parker and playing for Greg Popovich, and then he discusses the legendary ...

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March 28, 2023 15 mins

Paul Griffin takes us inside his journey to the NBA which began in Michigan. Paul shares why he still lives in San Antonio and then he explains why he declined major college offers to attend and play for Western Michigan. Later, Paul discusses what it was like being drafted by the New Orleans Jazz, he shares what he remembers about watching Pete Maravich play, he reminisces about his role with the Spurs, talks "Bruise Brothers", an...

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March 21, 2023 17 mins

Malik Rose takes us inside his journey to the NBA which started in Philadelphia. Malik shares what it was like growing up in Philadelphia and then he explains why playing in the NBA wasn't a realistic goal until his junior year in college. Later, Malik shares how he wound up in San Antonio and what he remembers about the Lakers-Spurs series in 2003. Malik also talks about Steve Kerr's memorable game with the Spurs, his dunk over Di...

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March 14, 2023 9 mins

NBA crowd favorite and current Houston Rocket Boban Marjanović joins Bill Schoening on the Sound of Spurs podcast to discuss his time with the San Antonio Spurs. Boban shares what he knew about San Antonio before he got there, he talks about the Spurs reputation overseas, and then he explains what it feels like being the crowd favorite.

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March 7, 2023 17 mins

Mario Elie takes us inside his journey to the NBA which began in New York City. Mario shares what it was like playing basketball in the streets of New York, and then he shares how he felt being traded from Portland to Houston. Mario explains why he signed with the Spurs and why he fit so well with the Spurs organization. Later, Mario reminisces on the Memorial Day miracle and the passing of the torch from David Robinson to Tim Dunc...

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February 28, 2023 14 mins

Sean Elliott takes us inside his journey from Tucson, Arizona to the San Antonio Spurs. Sean begins sharing when his passion for basketball started and when he knew he could play basketball collegiately. Later, Sean talks about breaking Kareem's PAC-10 scoring record and then he shares why he was surprised to be drafted by the Spurs. Sean finishes up discussing what made the 1999 season special and the legacy of the Spurs.

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February 7, 2023 19 mins

George Karl takes us inside his journey from Western Pennsylvania to North Carolina, and then from the ABA to the NBA. George explains why attending North Carolina was the best decision of his life and then he shares his experiences playing in the ABA and NBA. Later, George talks about his first head coaching gig and then he shares stories about coaching the Cleveland Cavaliers. George shares how he wants to be remembered and how h...

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January 31, 2023 23 mins

Kevin Willis takes us inside his journey from junior college, to Michigan State, and then to the NBA. Kevin shares how he felt when he was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks and then he talks about playing against the Celtics teams in the 1980s. Later, Kevin explains why he used his famous elbow pads, he shares the mantra he brought to each team, he gives details about his trade to the Spurs, and then he shares when he knew the Spurs wou...

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January 24, 2023 14 mins

Danny Green takes us inside his journey from New York, to college ball at the University of North Carolina, and then to many stops and championships in the NBA. Danny explains why it was a culture shock to go from New York to North Carolina and then he shares why he returned for his senior year. Danny runs through disappointments early in his NBA career, he shares which championship was his favorite, he talks about playing with Ton...

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January 17, 2023 42 mins

Home-grown Spur, Devin Brown, takes us inside his journey from UTSA to the NBA. Devin shares how he went from undrafted, to drafted #1 into the USBO (a 3-month league), to an NBA summer league roster, and then with the San Antonio Spurs during training camp. Devin explains how he received the nickname "Butcher", he shares how he got his first NBA opportunity after an injury occurred to Speedy Claxton, he talks about the 2005 finals...

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January 10, 2023 32 mins

Fabricio Oberto takes us inside his journey from overseas basketball star to an NBA rookie for the San Antonio Spurs at age 30. Fabricio explains why his first year with the Spurs was really hard, and then he talks about earning the trust of Tim Duncan, which includes a must-listen-to story about donuts. Fabricio shares the story behind signing with the Spurs, he touches on the biggest adjustment in joining the NBA, he discloses hi...

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December 20, 2022 17 mins

John Lucas II takes us inside his journey that started with him growing up in North Carolina, and then led to him playing and coaching in the NBA. John talks about being drafted #1 overall and his 24 assist night (in only 24 minutes). John shares memories of playing with George "the Iceman" Gervin and then he dives into how he became the head coach for the Spurs in 1992-93. John finishes discussing the legacy of the San Antonio Spu...

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December 13, 2022 20 mins

Terry Porter takes us inside his early days growing up in Milwaukee, to his collegiate days playing for an NAIA school, and then to the NBA. Terry shares when he was introduced to the game of basketball, and then he explains how he landed at an NAIA school. Terry shares what it was like to be the first ever NAIA player to compete in the 1984 Olympic Trials and then he talks about his journey in Portland and San Antonio. Terry provi...

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