Looking through the last couple of pages of this thread makes me laugh - for many of us, the Spurs were lovable losers for a very long time. I moved to San Antonio in 1972. Went to my first game in 1974 - had the 74 team poster in my room. Grew up watching great O and no D. Mark Olberding and Billy Paultz signed my basketball. Every year was "the year" until Gervin left - and the drought began. Still, I was loyal, even after moving to Charlotte. When the Spurs came to town, we were there.
We finally broke through with The Memorial Day Miracle - I was in my first year after law school. Still remember that day like it was yesterday. Scared my 1 year old son to death with my jumping and screaming when that shot fell.
I have made the trip back to San Antonio to see at least one game in every finals series.
Will forever love this team and appreciate what Pop and the big 3 have done for San Antonio, NBA Basketball, and sports in general.