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Spurs Starter, Thursday, November 21, 2024: Frost Bank Center to Host College Slam Dunk, 3-Point Championships

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Matt Guzman

Apr 20, 2019; San Antonio, TX, USA; A general view of the arena prior to game four of the first round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs between the San Antonio Spurs and the Denver Nuggets at Frost Bank Center.
Apr 20, 2019; San Antonio, TX, USA; A general view of the arena prior to game four of the first round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs between the San Antonio Spurs and the Denver Nuggets at Frost Bank Center. / Soobum Im-Imagn Images
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Happy Thursday, Por Vida fans! Welcome to your morning Spurs Starter.

For the first time since 2019, the annual State Farm College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships will be held at an NBA venue. Last time out, the Minnesota Timberwolves hosted the games at Target Center, amassing a crowd of over 8,000.

This time around, Frost Bank Center and the San Antonio Spurs will play host, marking the fifth time San Antonio will do so, and first at the Silver & Black's arena.

Tickets for the event, set for Thursday, April 3, 2025, will go on sale early next year, but fans can sign up to receive event information and presale access by visiting this link.

Now, onto the headlines.

THE NEWS

1. READ: RANKING THE NBA'S CURRENT TOP 10 PLAYERS

The NBA is brimming with talent like never before. Let’s break down the 10 best players in the league right now.

Read the full story at the link above.

2. READ: KELDON JOHNSON SPEARHEADS SPURS' 3-POINT SHOOTING VS. THUNDER

The San Antonio Spurs found a way to beat one of the top contenders in the Western Conference from an impressive day behind the arc, and Keldon Johnson.

Read the full story at the link above.

3. WATCH: WHAT WOULD A NEW ERA LOOK LIKE IN SAN ANTONIO

With reports surfacing this morning of a planned revitalization of downtown San Antonio, how much would the Spurs benefit from a new home, and what might it look like?

Read the full story at the link above.

TODAY'S SCHEDULE

  • Spurs vs. Jazz, 7 p.m. Central

MEDIA DAY, TRAINING CAMP

Now that the Media Day is over and the 2024-25 season is set to kick off, you can check out the stories surrounding the team as it gears up for the beginning of the regular season.

- The Ultimate Guide to Spurs Training Camp

- Everything Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich Said at Media Day

- Victor Wembanyama is 'Funnier' as Spurs Prepare for New Season

- Chris Paul and Gregg Popovich, Once Rivals, Now Set to Join Forces

- Wembanyama Adds 25 Pounds Ahead of His Second NBA Season

- Chris Paul Enters San Antonio as Polished Veteran, Mutual Choice

- Keldon Johnson Is Back For Year 6, and Feels Like the Old Man

- Wembanyama 'Working on Fundamentals' Ahead of Sophomore Year

- Victor Wembanyama, Chris Paul Share Comical Moment During Media Day

- Gregg Popovich Looking Forward To Season of Improvemen

- Castle Impresses Spurs Early with Versatility and 'Own Pace'

- Wembanyama Sets Next Big Goal: Elevating His Spurs Teammates

- Alpine F1 Team Announce New Era Clothing Collaboration

- Gregg Popovich Likes New, Improved Victor Wembanyama

- Is Stephon Castle's Jump Shot A Genuine Problem?


- Jeremy Sochan Ready to Thrive at 'Natural' Position

- Will Julian Champagnie Start In Place of Devin Vassell?

- Zach Collins 'Feeling Great' After Shoulder Surgery

- Harrison Barnes Speaks on Young Spurs' Winning Mentality

- Castle Speaks on Spurs' 'Aggressive' Defensive Mindset

- Keldon Johnson Focused on Getting Better, Sticking Around

- Champagnie's Approach to Begin New Season? 'Just Keep Shooting'

- How Can Sandro Mamukelashvili Earn Rotational Minutes?

THE FULL SCHEDULE

The San Antonio Spurs played their first game of the year on Oct. 25, kicking off the second season of Victor Wembanyama's young NBA career. Now that it's through, here's a preview of some upcoming dates and times (all in CST) throughout the season to watch for:

San Antonio Spurs Regular Season Schedule

Dec. 10: NBA Cup Knockout Rounds Begin
Dec. 25: MSG Christmas at New York Knicks

Dec. 31: New Year's vs. LA Clippers

Jan. 23-25: Paris Games vs. Indiana Pacers

Feb. 3: Rodeo Road Trip Begins at Memphis Grizzlies

Feb. 14-16: All-Star Break

Feb. 20: Spurs Get Moody vs. Phoenix Suns
Feb. 21: Spurs Get Moody vs. Detroit Pistons

March 21: Longest Home Stand Ends vs. Philadelphia 76ers

April 6: Final Road Trip Begins at Portland Trail Blazers
April 13: Final Home Game vs. Toronto Raptors

AROUND THE NBA

Catch up on some of the league-wide headlines below:

Also, be sure to follow along with Spurs On SI's NBA tracker, with more detailed breakdowns of major league news and updates.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

“Tony (Parker) came in here with pretty much just his raw skills ... but Pop’s probably been on him harder than anyone because he wants him to grow up so fast. He’s probably yelled and screamed at him more than anyone out here. Tony’s been great to take it at such a young age."

- Tim Duncan

THIS DAY IN SPURS HISTORY

November 21, 2016: Gregg Popovich won his 1,100th career game (96-91 against Dallas), becoming the second-fastest coach in league history to reach the milestone behind Phil Jackson. Popovich finished the season with 1,150 wins.

THE CLOSER

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Matt Guzman
MATT GUZMAN

Matt Guzman is a sports journalist and storyteller from Austin, Texas. He serves as a credentialed reporter and site manager for San Antonio Spurs On SI and a staff writer for multiple collegiate sites in the same network. In the world of professional sports, he is a firm believer that athletes are people, too, and intends to tell stories of players and teams’ true, behind-the-scenes character that otherwise would not be seen through strong narrative writing, hooking ledes and passionate words.

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