DALLAS — Chris Webber was worried he couldn't resist too strong a sales pitch, so he did the sensible thing.
He stopped taking phone calls.
Otherwise, who knows? He might have been preparing to pull on a silver-and-black uniform tonight to play alongside Tim Duncan against the Sacramento Kings.
The calls Webber decided not to take were from Spurs coach Gregg Popovich.
"It was tough, definitely, not going to San Antonio with the opportunity to play with Tim," Webber said after a recent workout with Sacramento teammates at American Airlines Arena in Dallas. "It's just an honor. I have all the respect in the world for Coach Gregg Popovich.
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Malik Rose contributed 14 points and 11 rebounds, helping spark the Spurs past the Warriors before 16,442 at the Alamodome.
Rose contributed four points, four rebounds, a block and a steal during a six-minute stretch in the second quarter that saw the Spurs outscore the Warriors 15-0. He also was one of three Spurs to finish with a double-double. Tim Duncan had 16 points and 12 rebounds, five assists and four of the Spurs' season-high 12 blocks, while David Robinson added 19 points and 12 boards.
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A notoriously slow starter, even when healthy, Duncan is enjoying the best start of his five-year career. He's averaging career bests in points (24.1), rebounds (13.4), blocks (2.6), assists (3.7) and turnovers (2.8) and has even put last season's free-throw follies behind him, shooting a career-high 78.6 percent from the line.
Among the league leaders, he ranks first in double-doubles (10) and rebounding, third in blocks and eighth in scoring. On Monday he was named the Western Conference Player of the Week for the second time in three weeks.
"I just feel great," Duncan said. "That's what it comes down to. I feel healthy."
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Spurs Nov 2001 Archive
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| Nov 27, 2001
Tim Duncan was named the Western Conference Player of the Week on Monday for the second time in three weeks.
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| Nov 26, 2001
Who is Rasho Nesterovic?
Said Robinson, shaking his head, "He was the X-factor tonight.
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| Nov 26, 2001
The Spurs were only 20 minutes removed from watching Minnesota KO their seven-game winning streak and wrestle away the Midwest Division lead, so it was little surprise their locker room was stoic as ever Saturday night.
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| Nov 25, 2001
Timberwolves coach Flip Saunders is a bit surprised rookie point guard Tony Parker is starting for the San Antonio Spurs.
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| Nov 24, 2001
So for now, what the Timberwolves see as their heated rivalry with the San Antonio Spurs remains, well, in the eyes of the grudge-holders.
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| Nov 24, 2001
San Antonio has quietly become a haven for players seeking to improve their 3-point shooting.
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| Nov 24, 2001
On the surface, it looked like another ho-hum night for Tim Duncan.
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| Nov 23, 2001
Taken as the 28th and final pick of the first round, Parker has outperformed most of the players selected ahead of him.
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| Nov 23, 2001
This one was payback.
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| Nov 23, 2001
The Seattle SuperSonics' two-game trip to Texas wasn't the nightmare some NBA observers envisioned when the league removed its rules banning zone defenses.
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| Nov 22, 2001
With a handshake, a few congratulatory words, and one commemorative basketball, George Gervin proclaimed David Robinson as the Spurs' all-time leading NBA scorer Wednesday night.
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| Nov 22, 2001
HIGHLIGHT: Sonics veteran guard Gary Payton took Spurs rookie point guard Tony Parker to school in the second quarter.
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| Nov 22, 2001
Nate McMillan stomped his feet and unleashed a stream of expletives toward his sluggish players during an early timeout.
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| Nov 21, 2001
Notes: The series between Seattle and San Antonio is tied at 53.
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| Nov 21, 2001
So far, the Spurs lead the league at three-point percentage at a smoking 49%, according to Johnny Ludden of the San Antonio Express News.
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| Nov 20, 2001
All-Star ballots are out, and again we chortle at some of the names offered for fan voting.
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| Nov 20, 2001
Johnny Ludden of the San Antonio Express News reports that David Robinson re-aggravated his hand injury in practice.
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| Nov 20, 2001
The Spurs might be riding a five-game winning streak, but it's the way they've won that has them somewhat troubled.
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| Nov 17, 2001
According to Johnny Ludden of the San Antonio Express News, David Robinson passed George Gervin's record for most points scored by a Spur.
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| Nov 17, 2001
The Spurs' easy-going, philanthropic Mr.
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| Nov 17, 2001
Chris Tomasson of the Akron Beacon-Journal reports: Had small forward Lamond Murray given the OK to a deal, he would have suited up last night at the Alamodome for San Antonio rather than for the Cavaliers.
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| Nov 17, 2001
San Antonio
- Forget about All-Star Tim Duncan and never mind David Robinson became the Spurs' all-time leading scorer last night; the rave around the NBA is Spurs rookie point guard Tony Parker.
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| Nov 16, 2001
Almost unheard of in the NBA, Antonio Daniels is undisturbed by going from being a starter to being a reserve, according to Jonny Ludden of the San Antonio Express News.
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| Nov 16, 2001
The end is near for former Cavalier forward Danny Ferry, in his second
``I signed a two-year contract (before this season),'' said Ferry, 35, who faces his old team tonight in San Antonio.
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| Nov 16, 2001
Tip-off: 8:30 p.
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| Nov 15, 2001
Tony Parker may be the early favorite to win Rookie of the Year.
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| Nov 14, 2001
Ask Charlotte Hornets coach Paul Silas to assess Tim Duncan’s game and Silas says simply: "There’s nothing he can’t do.
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| Nov 14, 2001
The first-half demolition of the Rockets was slow and methodical, the gore easy for all to see.
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| Nov 13, 2001
Scouting report: The Spurs had won 11 straight over Houston before losing last season's final meeting.
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| Nov 13, 2001
The dunks don't come as frequently.
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| Nov 13, 2001
The Rockets probably have a closer tie with the San Antonio Spurs than any other team in the NBA.
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| Nov 12, 2001
Credit the new defensive rule changes.
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| Nov 11, 2001
The Tony Parker Experiment is three games old, and so far he hasn't blown up the lab.
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| Nov 11, 2001
The Nuggets have found their man.
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| Nov 11, 2001
1 Spurs 27, Atlanta 24.
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| Nov 11, 2001
Another win.
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| Nov 10, 2001
For a team of veterans that came within one game of the Eastern Conference finals last season, the Charlotte Hornets still have plenty to learn.
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| Nov 10, 2001
CHARLOTTE
The Charlotte Hornets should be a very good team this season, with all five starters returning from a team that went to the Eastern Conference semifinals last season.
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| Nov 10, 2001
The injury-riddled Hawks received some good news Friday as two key players returned to practice and could play in tonight's game against the Spurs.
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| Nov 10, 2001
Spurs scouting report: David Robinson had his right hand wrapped Friday, but said he will be able to play today.
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| Nov 10, 2001
Malik Rose knows what you're going to say, and he doesn't want to hear it.
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| Nov 9, 2001
The Redskins welcomed Deion Sanders to Washington, D.
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| Nov 9, 2001
Hornets have seen Parker before: Charlotte was one of the first teams to work out Tony Parker before the NBA Draft.
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| Nov 9, 2001
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| Nov 9, 2001
Tony Parker may have scored 22 points.
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| Nov 9, 2001
The early word on Tony Parker was that the rookie couldn't shoot.
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| Nov 9, 2001
Coach Paul Silas said he saw the old spark in his Charlotte Hornets’ Thursday night.
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| Nov 8, 2001
The Spurs are the bully on the Midwest block, knocking the heads of members of any other gang.
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| Nov 8, 2001
Spurs scouting report: The Spurs bench had a large hand in Tuesday's win.
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| Nov 8, 2001
Tim Duncan sat in front of his locker Tuesday night, graciously fielding one question only to be hit with another.
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| Nov 8, 2001
Ask Charlotte Hornets coach Paul Silas to assess Tim Duncan’s game and Silas says simply: "There’s nothing he can’t do.
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| Nov 7, 2001
Malik Rose isn't a gambler by trade, but he does know a little bit about how not to tip his hand too early.
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| Nov 7, 2001
The teen started for the first time, one whole week into his career, on TBS, facing Grant Hill on one wing and Tracy McGrady on the other.
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| Nov 7, 2001
Orlando coach Doc Rivers didn't know the Spurs' plans, but he knew Tony Parker.
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| Nov 7, 2001
This is where size really does makes a difference.
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| Nov 6, 2001
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Steve Smith extended his streak of consecutive 3-pointers made to 10 before he finally missed in the third quarter Sunday.
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| Nov 6, 2001
The Spurs, dutiful soldiers they are, have given NBA commissioner David Stern exactly what he wants.
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| Nov 6, 2001
RECORDS: Magic 2-2, Spurs 2-2.
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| Nov 5, 2001
Smith has a record from 'longest' range
Steve Smith tied an NBA record by making all eight of his 3-point attempts Saturday night, but he stands alone in one category.
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| Nov 5, 2001
More than 10 minutes after Sacramento had finished whipping the Spurs on Sunday night, several thousand fans remained in their Arco Arena seats, cheering louder than ever.
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| Nov 4, 2001
Forget the Trail Blazers' need for a center.
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| Nov 4, 2001
@Kings, 8 p.
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| Nov 4, 2001
Q: Can you update us on the Spurs' practice gym?
— Norman Slocum
A: Unfortunately for the Spurs, there isn't a whole lot to update.
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| Nov 4, 2001
Spurs scouting report: Tim Duncan averaged 30.
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| Nov 4, 2001
Steve Kerr, initially disappointed about being traded by the Spurs, has started to warm to the idea of playing for Portland.
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| Nov 4, 2001
The Portland Trail Blazers took his starting job.
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| Nov 3, 2001
Johnny Ludden of the San Antonio Express-News reports: Derek Anderson says he's moved on.
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| Nov 3, 2001
Spurs scouting report: The 114 points the Spurs allowed to Seattle in Thursday's loss are the most the team has given up — regular season or playoffs — since it beat Vancouver 124-115 on Dec.
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| Nov 3, 2001
A few months ago, Steve Smith was struggling with the rest of the Portland Trail Blazers to salvage a dismal season.
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| Nov 3, 2001
Smith, 32, knows that his championship window is closing and he will not get many more shots at reaching the NBA Finals.
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| Nov 2, 2001
Asked three days ago by Seattle officials to speak to Sonics fans before Thursday night's home opener at KeyArena, Brent Barry decided to do something different.
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| Nov 2, 2001
1 Tim Duncan and David Robinson combine for 12 points.
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| Nov 2, 2001
Asked three days ago by Seattle officials to speak to the fans before Thursday's night's home opener at KeyArena, Brent Barry decided to do something different.
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| Nov 1, 2001
Terry Porter put on his uniform.
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| Nov 1, 2001
The Clippers came with their celebrated collection of youthful and frightening talent.
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| Nov 1, 2001
As far as openers go, it was nothing to throw your French beret into the air about.
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| Nov 1, 2001
David Robinson couldn't believe the inside pressure.
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| Nov 1, 2001
QUARTER-BY-Quarter recap
1 Tony Parker, whose NBA career started after Antonio Daniels picked up his second foul, knocked down a 3-pointer to help get the Spurs rolling.
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| Nov 1, 2001
Steve Smith had the poster.
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