Spurs May 2001 Archive

• Will Spurs Keep Their Roster?

  | May 29, 2001

  Johnny Ludden of The Sporting News writes that the Spurs may look very different next year, depending on what they do with their free agents.

• Bidding for D. Anderson Starts Above $7 million

  | May 29, 2001

  After being swept by the Lakers, Spurs guard Derek Anderson said that $7 million would not be enough money to keep him in San Antonio, reports Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express.

• Spurs Still Dazed

  | May 29, 2001

  Johnny Ludden of the San Antonio Express News writes that the Spurs have to deal with such a humiliating man-handling by the Lakers this offseason.

• Lakers hope to complete historical run

  | May 29, 2001

• 2 easy for L.A.

  | May 29, 2001

• Lakers drive toward title of best-ever

  | May 29, 2001

• Another painful lesson for the Spurs

  | May 28, 2001

• Spurs baffled by funk, wondering what to do

  | May 28, 2001

• Poof! Lakers make Spurs vanish

  | May 28, 2001

• No surprise: Lakers right where they want to be

  | May 28, 2001

• Lakers romp, storm into Finals

  | May 28, 2001

• Nowhere to hide for Spurs

  | May 28, 2001

• The Lakers sweep to another NBA Finals, and make it look easy

  | May 28, 2001

• Lost in the Crowd, Fisher Burns Spur Defense

  | May 28, 2001

• These Spurs Know What's Coming Next

  | May 28, 2001

• Call It What You Like, New Era Is Hard to Beat

  | May 28, 2001

• After the Blowout, Nothing Could Spur This Team

  | May 28, 2001

• Sweep Sensation

  | May 28, 2001

• Lakers dismantle San Antonio

  | May 28, 2001

• L.A. shows no mercy against San Antonio

  | May 28, 2001

• Will Robinson stay with the Spurs?

  | May 28, 2001

  In Sam Smith's latest column he talks about the future of 'The Admiral', the grip Vince Carter has on the Toronto Raptors, Rick Carlisle's new job, and the fact that Antonio McDyess has fired his agent and that he wants to finish his career with the Nuggets.

• Report: Elliott Set to Retire

  | May 27, 2001

  NBC's Jim Gray reports that San Antonio forward Sean Elliot doesn't expect to play for the Spurs next season, and may retire from the NBA for good.

• Scanlon Column: What might've been

  | May 27, 2001

• Spurs baffled by funk, wondering what to do

  | May 27, 2001

• Lakers can earn an NBA Finals berth today.

  | May 27, 2001

• Spurs are awfully wobbly

  | May 27, 2001

• Spurs Just Not Able to Hack It

  | May 27, 2001

• Lakers live up to goals

  | May 27, 2001

• Lakers looking to close things out

  | May 27, 2001

• Lakers looking to close things out

  | May 27, 2001

• Los Angeles Lakers trample San Antonio 111-72

  | May 26, 2001

• Lakers: Fewer games the better for Jackson

  | May 26, 2001

• Lakers' massacre of Spurs gives them 3-0 lead

  | May 26, 2001

• Anderson knew what to do, but he couldn't

  | May 26, 2001

• Streak grows, as does Fox's hair

  | May 26, 2001

• The Lakers leave the Spurs reeling with 39-point victory

  | May 26, 2001

• O'Neal Says Sore Ankle Won't Be a Problem

  | May 26, 2001

• With Few Open Shots, Spurs Have No Shot to Win

  | May 26, 2001

• Spurs Are Lacking Reasons to Believe

  | May 26, 2001

• Series Billed as Showdown Best Described as Letdown

  | May 26, 2001

• Duncan Makes Little Noise

  | May 26, 2001

• Lakers take a commanding 3-0 edge

  | May 26, 2001

• Anderson gives Spurs more hope

  | May 25, 2001

• Staples sweet for O'Neal

  | May 25, 2001

• Spurs expect boost from Anderson

  | May 25, 2001

• Robinson and O'Neal are determined to get back on track.

  | May 25, 2001

• No Cheers to You, Mister Robinson

  | May 25, 2001

• Focus in game three should return to Shaq

  | May 25, 2001

• San Antonio Press All But Counts Spurs Out

  | May 25, 2001

  Ken Rodriguez of the San Antonio Express writes that Sean Elliott hit a Memorial Day Miracle shot two years ago.

• To Live or Die in LA

  | May 25, 2001

• Anderson Will Play; Will Robinson?

  | May 25, 2001

• Derek Anderson ready to go

  | May 25, 2001

  Derek Anderson was expected to be sidelined three to six weeks, but he has recovered swiftly.

• Anderson ready to spark Spurs

  | May 25, 2001

• Elliott will always be inspiration

  | May 25, 2001

• Can Lakers run table? Not likely

  | May 24, 2001

• Say it isn't so: Shaq, the quote machine?

  | May 24, 2001

• Horry has paid the price for his hounding of Duncan

  | May 24, 2001

• Gervin, Moore Successful as Minor League Coaches

  | May 24, 2001

• Elliott Has Decided about Retirement But Won't Tell

  | May 24, 2001

  Sean Elliott says he has made his decision about whether or not to retire after the season is over, reports Glenn Rogers of the San Antonio Express News.

• Playoff sweep? Don't mention it

  | May 24, 2001

• Guarding the Spurs' best is bringing out the best in Horry

  | May 24, 2001

• Profile of Derek Fisher

  | May 24, 2001

• Anderson Might Be Set to Go

  | May 24, 2001

• Laker Fans Hate Spurs for Being Nice

  | May 24, 2001

  Ken Rodriguez of the San Antonio Express News writes about trash-talking emails he received from Laker fans.

• Spurs Must Move Some Pieces to Avoid Checkmate

  | May 24, 2001

• Robinson helped keep Duncan a Spur

  | May 24, 2001

• Anderson May Play in Game 3

  | May 24, 2001

  Demonstrating his readiness with a headlock on Coach Popovich and a power driver for Tim Duncan, Derek Anderson is hoping to get on the court in Game 3 to do the same to the Lakers.

• Anderson may return Friday

  | May 23, 2001

  Six weeks for an injury to heal? Yeah, in dog years.

• Derek Anderson Itching to Play

  | May 23, 2001

• NBA.com Profiles Malik Rose

  | May 23, 2001

• Popovich and Robinson the Scapegoats, As Usual

  | May 23, 2001

• Lakers know Spurs still pose threat

  | May 23, 2001

• Enthusiastic, cohesive Lakers clamping down on D

  | May 23, 2001

• Bryant has stolen the show from O'Neal vs. Duncan

  | May 23, 2001

• Popovich Not Ready to Panic

  | May 23, 2001

• Sweep Is Secondary to Winning Game 3

  | May 23, 2001

• Spurs promise to fight

  | May 23, 2001

• Shaq isn't big presence at his school

  | May 23, 2001

• Spurs can't hit target

  | May 23, 2001

• Lakers Looking at Perfect Playoff Record

  | May 23, 2001

• Bryant Still Has an Eye for O'Neal at Right Time

  | May 22, 2001

• Spurs Had Solid Plan, but Weren't Good Enough

  | May 22, 2001

• Somebody Should Remind the Spurs This Is a Classic

  | May 22, 2001

• Laker Glass Is Half Phil With Cleamons

  | May 22, 2001

• That Should Take the Spurs' Breath Away

  | May 22, 2001

• Win Fits to a 'T'

  | May 22, 2001

• Lakers do the Texas two-step

  | May 22, 2001

• Lakers crush Spurs' momentum and hope in game 2

  | May 22, 2001

• Robinson fouls up Spurs' chance to win

  | May 22, 2001

• Lakers win despite Jackson's ejection

  | May 22, 2001

• Robinson Foul Trouble Cost Them Game 2

  | May 22, 2001

• Lakers beat Spurs again

  | May 22, 2001

• 2 easy for L.A.

  | May 22, 2001

• 3-Pointers Defect to Lakers

  | May 22, 2001

  Buck Harvey of the San Antonio Express News reflects on how the Spurs' staple, the 3-point shot and 3-point defense, has become LA's staple.

• Duncan still a concern

  | May 21, 2001

• Shaq 'n' Kobe mend fences, so watch out

  | May 21, 2001

• Anderson Is Feeling Confident

  | May 21, 2001

• If Spurs Want to Get Even, They Should Get Mad

  | May 21, 2001

• Spurs Might Need to Set a Trap for Bryant

  | May 21, 2001

• Pray for Spurs Victory

  | May 21, 2001

  The San Antonio Express News' ever-optimistic Tom Orsborn says that the Spurs need divine help against the Lakers.

• Lakers have confidence

  | May 21, 2001

• Spurs have 1 shot to save season

  | May 21, 2001

• Bryant Looks a lot like Mike these days

  | May 21, 2001

• Westphal: Spurs a Step Slow Against Efficient Lakers, Bryant

  | May 20, 2001

• Lakers defeat Spurs, 104-90

  | May 20, 2001

• It's Clear Spurs Have Lost Their Edge

  | May 20, 2001

• Laker Defense Plays an Active Role in Victory

  | May 20, 2001

• A Maturing Bryant Is Man of Moment

  | May 20, 2001

• Kobe Is Overtowering

  | May 20, 2001

• Sloppy Spurs kick selves

  | May 20, 2001

• Anderson has less pain but Spurs still wait

  | May 20, 2001

• O'Neal leads chorus of praise for Kobe after Lakers win

  | May 20, 2001

• San Antonio no friendly territory for Lakers

  | May 20, 2001

• L.A. makes Texas toast

  | May 20, 2001

• NBA lottery isn't a ticket to success

  | May 20, 2001

• Lords of the Rings

  | May 19, 2001

• Fox turning his attention to offense

  | May 19, 2001

• L.A., San Antonio both have look of champions

  | May 19, 2001

• Tim Duncan: The Spurs' reluctant leading man

  | May 19, 2001

• L.A. Times' Lakers-Spurs Matchups

  | May 19, 2001

• Anderson Return Is Up in Air

  | May 19, 2001

• Don't take everything you read about Lakers, Spurs seriously

  | May 19, 2001

• Finals in the West are present and tense

  | May 19, 2001

• Spurs ready to test Lakers

  | May 19, 2001

• Shaq vs The Twin Towers

  | May 19, 2001

• Western Conference Finals preview

  | May 19, 2001

• The Real NBA Finals start tonight

  | May 19, 2001

• Lakers-Spurs match-up by position

  | May 18, 2001

• Shaq Begrudges Robinson for Autograph

  | May 18, 2001

  Johnny Ludden of the San Antonio Express News writes about O'Neal's hard feelings toward Robinson over cursory treatment when he was in high-school and asked for Robinson's autograph.

• Elliott to Repay Debt with Championship

  | May 18, 2001

• Lakers Fans Sink to New Low: Steal from the Elderly

  | May 18, 2001

  The Star-Telegram reports that a sewn sign reading "Go Spurs Go" was stolen from a retirement home where it was sewn by the elderly residents.

• Two best teams in NBA should make great series

  | May 18, 2001

• Daniels Likes Abuse from Popovich

  | May 18, 2001

  Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle writes that Antonio Daniels takes a lot of flak from coach Popovich but understands he does it because he cares.

• Duncan and Robinson present unique problem for the Lakers

  | May 18, 2001

• Grumpy Shaq not one of Seven Dwarves

  | May 18, 2001

• Grumpy Shaq could mean trouble for Spurs

  | May 18, 2001

• Shaq no longer feels at home in San Antonio

  | May 18, 2001

• Daniels Likes Abuse from Popovich

  | May 18, 2001

  Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle writes that Antonio Daniels takes a lot of flak from coach Popovich but understands he does it because he cares.

• Daniels Likes Abuse from Popovich

  | May 18, 2001

  Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle writes that Antonio Daniels takes a lot of flak from coach Popovich but understands he does it because he cares.

• Spurs avoid war of words

  | May 18, 2001

• Duncan, Robinson Cool

  | May 17, 2001

  Marc Stein writes for ESPN that Duncan, Robinson and the rest of the Spurs are at peace with their roles on the team.

• Add Fisher to list of Lakers' weapons

  | May 17, 2001

• Lakers looking to O'Neal to lead them

  | May 17, 2001

• Spurs Wave Off Jackson's Comment About Zone Defense

  | May 17, 2001

• Daniels next task: stop Kobe

  | May 17, 2001

• They wouldn't mind if Horry found his range

  | May 17, 2001

• Lakers, Spurs set for the battle of champions

  | May 17, 2001

• Alamodome to Add Security

  | May 17, 2001

  Alamodome security is beefing up in anticipation of the Lakers-Spurs matchup according to Daryl Bell of the San Antonio Express News.

• Daniels Defense on Kobe is the Key

  | May 17, 2001

  Johnny Ludden of the San Antonio Express (and everyone else, it seems) is focusing on Antonio Daniels performance against Kobe Bryant in the highly anticipated Spurs-Lakers match-up.

• The Inscrutable Tim Duncan

  | May 16, 2001

  Mike Monroe of Hoop Magazine interviews Tim Duncan and discusses his famous poker-face, his approach to the game, and his free-agency decision to remain a Spur.

• Shaq vs. Twin Towers is key to series

  | May 16, 2001

• MVP snub might motivate Shaq against Duncan, Iverson

  | May 16, 2001

• Shaq often struggles in Alamodome

  | May 16, 2001

• Jackson feels Spurs already playing zone

  | May 16, 2001

• Spurs-Lakers is more than battle of NBA's finest

  | May 16, 2001

• Superstars May Not Decide Spurs-Lakers

  | May 15, 2001

• Daniels More Than Replacing Anderson

  | May 15, 2001

  Ken Rodriguez of the San Antonio Express News argues that not only did Antonio Daniels step-up to replace fallen Derek Anderson, he did a better job than Anderson would have done.

• Walker May Not Be a Spur Next Year

  | May 15, 2001

  Marc Stein of the Dallas Morning News speculates that Samaki Walker may become a free agent again.

• Spurs Just Better than Mavs

  | May 15, 2001

  The Houston Chronicle's John Lopez argues that the Spurs crushed the Mavericks 4 games to 1, not because they had more experience, but because they are just a more talented team.

• Lakers feel unbeatable as they await Spurs

  | May 15, 2001

• Spurs a worthy opponent for Lakers

  | May 15, 2001

• Lakers-Spurs series starts Saturday

  | May 15, 2001

• Anderson May Be Back for Matchup with Lakers

  | May 14, 2001

  According to The Sporting News' Johnny Ludden, shooting guard Derek Anderson may be able to return to the San Antonio Spurs in time for their match-up with the LA Lakers in the Western Conference Finals.

• Malik Rose Expects to Win Another Title

  | May 14, 2001

  If Duncan is half as good as he was in 1999, Malik Rose expects to win the championship according to Glen Rogers of the San Antonio Express.

• Mavericks Have Given Up after Winning Game 4

  | May 14, 2001

  According to Dwain Price of the Star-Telegram, the Mavs are very happy with what they have accomplished in winning 53 games, making the playoffs and even bouncing Utah.

• Mavericks Have Given Up after Winning Game 4

  | May 14, 2001

  According to Dwain Price of the Star-Telegram, the Mavs are very happy with what they have accomplished in winning 53 games, making the playoffs and even bouncing Utah.

• Stern Says Cuban Cost Mavs Game 2

  | May 14, 2001

  ESPN reported that NBA Commissioner David Stern speculated aloud that Mavs owner Mark Cuban's antics in Game 2 made his players lose focus and the game.

• Crime down with Spurs around!

  | May 11, 2001

• Juwan Howard to play in Game 4.

  | May 11, 2001

• Juwan Howard to play in Game 4.

  | May 11, 2001

• Spurs look to sweep away Mavs!

  | May 11, 2001

• Spurs looking like they did 2 years ago

  | May 11, 2001

• Mav Notes!

  | May 11, 2001

• Juwan's taking some heat for hard fouls!

  | May 11, 2001

• Game 3 will be a test of heart, courage

  | May 11, 2001

• Losing Anderson Will Cost Spurs Against Lakers... Or Will It?

  | May 10, 2001

  Marc Stein says that losing Anderson won't hurt San Antonio's chances against the Mavs, whom they will surely crush.

• Howard Commits Another Flagrant

  | May 10, 2001

  Juwan Howard, after getting ejected from Game 1 of the Dallas-San Antonio series for a flagrant foul that injured Derek Anderson, received another flagrant foul in Game 3, which Dallas lost.

• Lockout = Small Market Success?

  | May 10, 2001

  Could the luxury tax and maximum salary limits be responsible for the success of franchises like Charlotte, Milwaukee, San Antonio and Sacramento? If you listened to David Stern speak on Tuesday the answer would have to be yes.

• Utah, New York Better Hope to Repeat San Antonio's Draft Success

  | May 9, 2001

  San Antonio's biggest guns -- David Robinson, Sean Elliott and Tim Duncan -- were captured by having bad seasons at just the right time.

• Robinson Wins Sportsmanship Award

  | May 8, 2001

  Arch-Nice-Guy David Robinson received credit for his approach to the game, winning the Joe Dumars Sportsmanship Trophy.