When it comes to coaches, the Celtics' Ime Udoka played for the Spurs from 2007-09 and from 2010-11 and won the 2014 championship with the team as an assistant coach. Those include Danny Green with the Philadelphia 76ers, Derrick White with the Boston Celtics, George Hill with the Milwaukee Bucks, and Dewayne Dedmon with the Miami Heat. There are players who once balled in San Antonio still in the race to the Larry O'Brien trophy. Although the Silver and Black aren't suiting up for the postseason, as fans have been accustomed to, there are a few touches of San Antonio lingering in the playoffs. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images) Justin Ford/Getty ImagesĪfter fighting for a place in the play-in tournament, the Spurs were eliminated from a chance at the playoff by the New Orleans Pelicans in April. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - MAY 01: Jordan Poole #3 of the Golden State Warriors goes to the basket against De'Anthony Melton #0 of the Memphis Grizzlies during Game One of the Western Conference Semifinals of the NBA Playoffs at FedExForum on in Memphis, Tennessee.
