When did the 1998-99 San Antonio Spurs season begin?
The 1998-99 San Antonio Spurs season began on the 5th of February 1999. A league-wide lockout had cut the regular schedule from 82 games down to just 50.
Questions about 1998–99 San Antonio Spurs season
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How many wins and losses did the 1998-99 San Antonio Spurs finish with in the regular season?
The team finished with a 37, 13 record after winning 31 of their final 36 games of the regular season. This mark earned them the first seed in the Western Conference.
Who won the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player award for the 1998-99 San Antonio Spurs?
Tim Duncan was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player for the 1998-99 San Antonio Spurs. The team secured their first ever NBA championship in franchise history during this series.
What happened to Patrick Ewing before the 1998-99 San Antonio Spurs played the New York Knicks?
Patrick Ewing was out due to a ruptured Achilles tendon injury sustained during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers. He could not play for the New York Knicks during the 1998-99 San Antonio Spurs matchup.
Why is Steve Kerr significant to the 1998-99 San Antonio Spurs legacy?
Steve Kerr became the first non-Celtic player to win four straight championships after winning titles with the Bulls from 1996 to 1998. He joined the 1998-99 San Antonio Spurs as a key three-point specialist acquisition.