Benson Buys Hornets for $338 Million

by Randy Watson

Tom Benson, owner of the New Orleans Saints and owner of several San Antonio car dealerships, as well as other businesses in San Antonio... bought the New Orleans Hornets NBA franchise for $338 Million. Benson is now the sole owner of the Hornets.

The New Orleans Times-Picayune says that Benson intends to change the name of the franchise to something referring to New Orleans.

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Spurs Lead Division; Ginobili Out with Broken Hand

by Randy Watson

The good news for Spurs’ fans is that, due in part to an underperforming division as a whole, the Spurs are in first place in the Southwest division. The bad news is that Manu Ginobili broke his hand in the recent loss to Minnesota, and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks. In this year’s condensed season, that comes as very bad news to a team made up of aging veterans and many untested younger players.

There is no way to sugarcoat the loss of the Spurs most dynamic playmaker and emotional leader. Ginobili is the best defender on the team, and the player that makes the Spurs’ pick and roll work efficiently. Without him, untested or role wing players like James Anderson, Daniel…

Spurs Set to Tip Off NBA Season. . .Finally

by Randy Watson

With the NBA lockout finally over, the NBA will hold an abbreviated pre-season before embarking on an abbreviated season that will get underway on Christmas day. The last time we left the San Antonio Spurs, they had just finished up a successful regular season (division champs) with a most unsuccessful post-season (1st round exit to the Grizzlies). How successful was last year’s regular season? The team won just under 75% of their games, 74.4 to be exact, making it the most successful season in terms of winning percentage since 2005-6. Unfortunately, the 4-2 series loss to the upstart Grizzlies erased most of the good memories of the regular season.

Looking forward to this year, most…

Complex Purchased by Magic Johnson

Written by Randy Watson

Texas A&M Real Estate Center today reports that Magic Johnson has purchase a San Antonio apartment complex.

A 612 Unit apartment complex in San Antonio was purchased by Magic Johnson. The Signature Ridge apartment complex is a 27 building complex. Each building is a 3 story building at 3711 Medical Dr. near the Medical Center. The complex sits on about 27 acres.

Created Sunday, 01 July 2007 22:4

Spurs Draft for Future, Get Size and Scoring

Written by Randy Watson

The last time the Spurs had the 28th pick in the first round, they selected a small, little-known point guard from a foreign country named Tony Parker.  That seemed to work out all right, and San Antonio hopes that this year with the exact same draft position, they can use the same blueprint to achieve similar success.

By drafting Tiago Splitter (round 1, 28 overall), a 6’11” 232 lb. power forward/center from Brazil, the team has added an athletic big, who is a defensive stopper with excellent fundamentals.  While no Tim Duncan, Splitter does seem to be cut from the same mold - tall, lanky, agile and athletic - and should be able to…

Created Monday, 25 June 2007 16:53

As Eva and Tony\'s Wedding Approaches, Expenses Adding Up

Written by Randy Watson

Since winning their latest NBA Championship, the San Antonio Spurs, no doubt, have largely been taking a much needed and deserved vacation - that is all but star point guard, Tony Parker.  Certainly, Parker deserves a break, what with leading his team to the pinnacle of success, on his way to winning the 2007 postseason MVP award, but these days, he is certainly got more important things on his mind.  Important things like marrying his fiancee and hottest-woman-on-the-planet, Eva Longoria.

Parker revealed to a French paper last week that the July 7th wedding, will take place in Paris, at the 16th century castle, Chateau…

Created Friday, 15 June 2007 19:15

2007 NBA Champions A Dynasty

Written by Randy Watson

The San Antonio Spurs finished off the overmatched Cleveland Cavs Thursday night, 83-82, and by completing only the eighth sweep in NBA finals history, became a legitimate dynasty.  By hanging their fourth title since 1999, the Spurs have demonstrated that they are not only the best team in the NBA this year, but certainly one of the best of all time.  And with a core group of young, but experienced players (Duncan, 31, Ginobili, 29, and Parker, 25), the Spurs seem to be perfectly situated to continue their championship run over the next few years. 

Although the analysts, sportswriters, and a fair number of fans seem to feel that the series was boring,…

Created Wednesday, 13 June 2007 18:17

One Win From Championship Spurs Hold Off Cavs

Written by Randy Watson

It might not have been pretty - in fact, it was pretty ugly - but the Spurs managed to grind out a tough victory on Cleveland\'s home court, and now remain just one victory away from their fourth NBA championship, and that is a beautiful thing.  San Antonio overcame bad shooting nights from their stars, but reserves and role players managed to make a few crucial baskets, and all but sealed San Antonio\'s place in history and this year\'s championship. 

The Cavs came out determined and focused after getting run off the court in the first two games, and the hometown crowd cheered them on loudly the entire night.  It was still no match…

Created Monday, 11 June 2007 23:05

Spurs Clip Cavs 103-92 

Written by Randy Watson

For 3½ quarters, the Spurs had their way with the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.  Then, over the last few minutes, the Spurs allowed Cleveland to scratch their way back in a flurry of steals and baskets, and make what had been a one-sided affair a bit closer than it actually was.  Still, at the end of the game, San Antonio handled the Cavs easily, and now sits within two games of another NBA Championship.

The Spurs have three legitimate superstars on their team, but it is uncommon for all three to put up numbers like they did Sunday night.  Tim Duncan was unstoppable on the inside, scoring 23 points, 9 rebounds, and leading the team with…

Created Friday, 08 June 2007 15:14

Go Spurs Go

Written by Randy Watson

Strong Defensive Effort Downs Cavs, Spurs Take 1-0 Lead. Say it Loud and Proud, Go! SPURS GO!

San Antonio\'s Big Three were terrific.  Cleveland\'s Chosen One, was terrible.  Tony Parker, Tim Duncan, and Manu Ginobili had their way against the Cavaliers and used a tremendous defensive effort to thwart LeBron James and his young upstart team in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, 85-76.  After being off for a week since finishing the Utah Jazz in five games, San Antonio showed no signs of rust, starting off shooting 7-9 from the field, and taking a 5 point lead into halftime. 

Cleveland never had an answer for Tony Parker, who was a one men wrecking crew throughout the game. …