My First Post as a Spurs Fan: Why I Still Believe in Team Basketball

The Moment Everything Changed

I first noticed the Spurs during the 2007 Finals—not because of Duncan or Parker, but because of players like Antonio Davis and Bruce Bowen. They weren’t flashy. They just played smart, relentless basketball. That’s when I realized: this wasn’t just a team; it was a system built on discipline.

Years later, I’d see them lose to Thunder’s young stars, get blindsided by Memphis’ grit, and narrowly survive Paul’s dagger shot. But even in defeat, there was dignity. No tantrums. No excuses.

Why I Stayed Faithful

When you’re raised on stats, analytics, and efficiency models—like me—you learn that winning isn’t about individual brilliance alone. It’s about execution under pressure.

The 2012–2014 Spurs weren’t just good—they were revolutionary. Ball movement so natural it looked effortless. Players knowing their roles like they were written in scripture.

And now? With Victor Wembanyama emerging as a generational talent—and guys like Devin Vassell and Keldon Johnson stepping up—I feel that same thrill again.

The Philosophy Over the Player

People ask me: “After all these years—same roster? Same coach? Same city—isn’t this just a different team?”

I say yes… but no. Because culture doesn’t change overnight.

You can replace every player on paper—but if you don’t believe in passing before shooting, in defense over highlight reels—that’s not Spurs basketball.

That’s why I still care when someone says TD ranks #500 all-time. My answer? “So what? He won three rings with heart.” The soul of San Antonio is deeper than stats.

Building Our Community—Even from afar

I live in Hangzhou now—but my spirit is still rooted in that old-school pace of play. I’m calling out to any Spurs fans who share this mindset: let’s start something real. No trash talk about LeBron or Steph (unless we’re joking). No obsession with MVPs or jersey numbers. The goal? Just watch games together—talk strategy after overtime wins (or losses), maybe even meet up at the gym near Gulou Road if we’re lucky.

If no group exists yet—let’s make one. For those who still believe basketball is more than points per game, too much noise, too many ego-driven moves—the quiet revolution lives on in San Antonio.