Who won the 2003 NBA Finals?
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the New Jersey Nets four games to two to win the 2003 NBA Finals, claiming their second NBA championship. The series was clinched on the 15th of June with an 88-77 win in San Antonio.
Questions about 2003 NBA Finals
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Who was named MVP of the 2003 NBA Finals?
Tim Duncan was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2003 NBA Finals. He averaged 24.2 points, 17.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 5.3 blocks per game across the six games, making him only the eighth player in NBA history to win the Finals MVP award twice.
What happened to David Robinson after the 2003 NBA Finals?
David Robinson retired after the 2003 NBA Finals, having announced before the season that it would be his last. He retired as the franchise leader for the Spurs in points, rebounds, steals and blocks, and finished his career as a champion. Sports Illustrated named him and Tim Duncan co-Sportsmen of the Year for 2003.
Why were the 2003 NBA Finals considered low-rated?
The 2003 NBA Finals drew little anticipation because the Los Angeles Lakers, who had won the previous three championships and featured Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal, were eliminated before the Finals. The series was the lowest-rated Finals in NBA history until 2007. It was also the first Finals aired on ABC, ending a 12-year run on NBC.
What records did Tim Duncan set in the 2003 NBA Finals game 6?
In the series-clinching game 6, Tim Duncan finished with 21 points, 20 rebounds, 10 assists and 8 blocks, missing a quadruple-double by only two blocks. He and David Robinson combined for 37 rebounds in that game, more than the entire New Jersey Nets team, which grabbed only 35.
What was the significance of the 2003 NBA Finals for Steve Kerr?
The 2003 NBA Finals marked the end of Steve Kerr's playing career. He had previously won three championships with the Chicago Bulls in 1996-1997 and 1998 and another with the Spurs in 1999, making him one of only a handful of players to win multiple titles with two different franchises. He later won four more championships as head coach of the Golden State Warriors.