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TABLE OF CONTENTSClub Directory 3-5Spurs Ownership Group 6Peter M. Holt 7Gregg Popovich 9Spurs Basketball Staff 10-11Russ Bookbinder/Rick Pych 17Spurs Sports & Entertainment Staff 18-27SBC Center Staff 28SBC Center 29San Antonio Rampage 30San Antonio Silver Stars 31

Spurs Players 33-882005-06 Roster 36Brent Barry 36-39Bruce Bowen 40-43Tim Duncan 44-49Michael Finley 50-53Manu Ginobili 54-57Robert Horry 58-61Sean Marks 62-63Nazr Mohammed 65-67Rasho Nesterovic 68-71Fabricio Oberto 72-73Tony Parker 74-77Beno Udrih 78-79Nick Van Exel 80-83Free Agents in Camp 84-86International Players 88

Spurs in the Community 89-100Spurs in the Community 90-94Spurs Silver Dancers 97Spurs Broadcasting 98-99

2004-05 Year In Review 101-120Spurs 2004-05 Stats 102Spurs 2004-05 High Games 103Spurs 2004-05 Game-By-Game 104Spurs 2004-05 Miscellaneous Stats 105Spurs Individual Highs 106Spurs Team Highs and Lows 107Spurs 2004-05 Notes 1082004-05 NBA Standings 109

2004-05 NBA Honor Roll 1102004-05 NBA Leaders 1112004-05 NBA Attendance 1122004-05 NBA Team Stats 113Spurs 2005 Playoff Stats 114-115Spurs 2005 Playoff High Games 117Spurs Individual Playoff Highs 118Spurs Team Playoff Highs and Lows 1192005 NBA Playoff Leaders 120

Spurs History 121-152Spurs Won-Lost by Year/Coaches 122Spurs All-Time Attendance/Career Leaders 123Spurs All-Time Leaders 124-125Spurs Leaders by Year 126-127Spurs Top Games 128Spurs Single Season Highs 129Spurs Honor Roll 130-131Spurs Among League Leaders 132-133All-Time Draft History 134-135Key Dates in Spurs History 136-137All-Time Transactions 138-142Spurs Rookie Leaders 143All-Time Playoff Results 144-151

Spurs Year-By-Year Reviews 153-214

Former Spurs 215-252

Spurs Franchise Records 253-266

The NBA 267-308NBA Offices 268NBA D-League Team Directory 269All-Time NBA Leaders 270-271Active NBA Leaders 272-273NBA Playoff Leaders 274-275NBA Coaches Records 276Spurs vs NBA Teams 277-305Spurs Media Outlets 307Spurs 2005-06 Schedule 308

The 2005-06 San Antonio Spurs Media Guide was written and edited by Tom James, Brian Facchini, Cliff Puchalskiand Matt Tumbleson. Design and production by Creative Link. Printed by Quadrangle Press, Inc. Photography byClarke Evans, Charlie Cyr and NBA Photos. A special thanks to Elias Sports Bureau for their assistance.

The information in this publication was compiled by the San Antonio Spurs and is provided as a courtesy to ourfans and the media and may be used only for personal and editorial purposes. Any commercial use of thisinformation is prohibited without the prior written consent of the San Antonio Spurs. All NBA and team insigniadepicted in this guide are the property of NBA Properties, Inc. and the respective teams and may not bereproduced for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of NBA Properties, Inc.

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Chairman and CEO ........................................................................................................................................Peter HoltExecutive Assistant ........................................................................................................................................Diane Flack

SPURS BASKETBALL STAFFExecutive Vice President of Basketball Operations/Head Coach ........................................................Gregg PopovichSenior Vice President/General Manager......................................................................................................R.C. BufordAssistant General Manager ............................................................................................................................Sam PrestiDirector of Pro Player Personnel....................................................................................................................Dell DempsAssistant Coaches ......................................................P.J. Carlesimo, Mike Budenholzer, Don Newman, Chip EngellandAssistant Coach/Director of Player Development ........................................................................................Brett BrownAssistant Coach/Advance Scout ....................................................................................................................Mike WellsHead Athletic Trainer ..................................................................................................................................Will SeveningStrength and Conditioning Coach ............................................................................................................Mike BrungardtAssistant Athletic Trainer ..........................................................................................................................Chad BergmanAssistant Strength and Conditioning Coach ........................................................................................Christopher WhiteEquipment Manager..................................................................................................................................Nixon DorvilienManager of Basketball Operations ............................................................................................................Moe GuerreroBasketball Operations Assistant ............................................................................................................Robert HenniganBasketball Administrative Assistants......................................................................................Cindi Moreno, Becky SaliniVideo Coordinator ....................................................................................................................................James BorregoDirector of Media Services ............................................................................................................................Tom JamesMedia Services Manager............................................................................................................................Brian FacchiniMedia Services Coordinator ......................................................................................................................Cliff PuchalskiPractice Facility Supervisor ....................................................................................................................Robbie BalengerTeam Physicians ........................................................................................................Dr. David Schmidt, Dr. Paul Saenz

SPURS ADMINISTRATIVE STAFFExecutive Vice President/Business Operations ..................................................................................Russ Bookbinder Executive Assistant..................................................................................................................................Yolanda TrevinoSr. Vice President/Broadcasting ..........................................................................................................Lawrence PayneExecutive Assistant ....................................................................................................................................Jeanne GarzaDirector of Internet/New Media ......................................................................................................................Jeff BrodyInternet New Media Coordinators ........................................................................................John Robbins, Daniel BanksCorporate Suite Sales Manager....................................................................................................................Mike SetserCorporate Suite Sales Administrative Assistant ..............................................................................................Lisa CliverBroadcast Traffic Manager......................................................................................................................Robbie QuintanaSenior Sponsorship Sales Manager............................................................................................................Michelle LoveSponsorship Sales Managers..........................................................................Brian Fitzgerald, Kevin Sugrue, Tifini Furst Naming Rights Sponsor Coordinator ............................................................................................................Laura SaenzFranchise Traffic Coordinator ........................................................................................................................Laura ReyesSponsorship Sales Assistant ............................................................................Shannon O’Connor, Shannon KischefskyDirector of Broadcasting ............................................................................................................................Mike KickirilloAssociate Producer ..................................................................................................................................Daniel AshcraftBroadcasters ........................................................................................Bill Land, Dick Stockton, Sean Elliott (Spurs TV) ....................................................................................................................Bill Schoening (WOAI), Paul Castro (KCOR)Vice President/Marketing ........................................................................................................................Bruce GuthrieExecutive Assistant ................................................................................................................................Barbara JaskiniaDirector of Game Operations and Promotions ..........................................................................................Don CostanteManager of Franchise Operations ................................................................................................................Chris GarciaAdvertising Manager ................................................................................................................................Pam BenevidesCommunications Manager ..........................................................................................................................Monica TaylorRewards/Database Manager ........................................................................................................................Scott PleytePromotions Manager ....................................................................................................................................Nicole KuhnSpecial Events Manager ..............................................................................................................................Dave WalshMarketing Manager ..............................................................................................................................Michael PlummerManager of Mascot Relations ............................................................................................................................Tim Derk Franchise Game Operations Coordinator ..................................................................................................Brian RickettsPromotions Coordinators ......................................................................................................Dawn Keen, Vince Rosetta Advertising Coordinator ..............................................................................................................................Amanda TateRewards Coordinator..............................................................................................................................Jimmie LewallenMarketing Representatives ......................................................................................Martin Sharp, Rob Wicall, Tim Smith Marketing Assistant ......................................................................................................................Jacqueline MaldonadoVice President/Sales........................................................................................................................................Joe ClarkExecutive Assistant ..................................................................................................................................Beth CostanteDirector of Sales ..............................................................................................................................................Tim SalierGroup Sales Manager ................................................................................................................................Jack CuchranGroup Sales Executives ....................................................................................................Julian Guerra, Shannon JulianSenior Account Executives............................................................................................................Jimi Olsen, Joe ReyesAccount Executives ..............................................................................Anthony Bendele, Ryan Denbow, Charles ValdezInside Sales Manager....................................................................................................................................Cindy SmithSales Representatives..........................................................................................................................Chanson Douglas..............................................................................................Christopher Hernandez, Brandon Paweleck, Chris SandahlDirector of Guest Services......................................................................................................................Rebecca CavenPremium Services Manager ..........................................................................................................................Terri GroverSeason Ticket Services Coordinators ..........................................................................Yvonne Briones, Dana Caldwell, ..........................................................................................................................................Deann Wallen, Aaron Rogers

Premium Service Coordinators ........................................................Nicole Christy, Seberino Regalado, Jennifer PhippsGuest Services Assistant ..........................................................................................................................Connie ShaferDirector of Ticket Operations......................................................................................................................Patricia QuinnTicket Office Manager ..................................................................................................................................Kathy KurekFranchise Ticket Manager ............................................................................................................................Arthur SernaBox Office Manager ....................................................................................................................................Bruce RadleyTicket Accountant........................................................................................................................................Ruben GarciaTicket Office Group Coordinator ..................................................................................................................Erick AguirreBox Office Assistant Manager ....................................................................................................................Rosie SantosTicket Office Representatives ..........................................................................................Wanda Martin, Jennifer Franks

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Executive Vice President/Finance & Corporate Development ........................................................................Rick PychExecutive Assistant ................................................................................................................................Carolyn WallaceVice President/Finance ................................................................................................................................Lori WarrenFinance Assistant ........................................................................................................................................Teesha Autry ..Controller....................................................................................................................................................Craig HowardStaff Accountant......................................................................................................................................Carolyn MedinaPayroll Administrator ....................................................................................................................................Michele IckeVice President/Community Relations ............................................................................................................Alison FoxExecutive Assistant ................................................................................................................................Jennifer BoeseltDirector of Talent Resources................................................................................................................Analisa RodriguezEducation/Recreation Manager ..................................................................................................................Amy DzierzakEducation/Recreation Coordinator..........................................................................................................Misty ReichenauAppearance Coordinator ..........................................................................................................................Jacque PepplerEvents and Donations Coordinator ..........................................................................................................Margaret PhilipCommunity Relations Representative........................................................................................................George GervinVice President/Public Affairs & Corporate Administration ..........................................................................Leo GomezExecutive Assistant......................................................................................................................................Claudia PenaVice President/Human Resources ..........................................................................................................Paula WinslowHuman Resources Manager ......................................................................................................................Tammy TurnerHuman Resources Generalist ..................................................................................................................Aaron DockeryMail/Supply Assistant................................................................................................................................John ColemanSpurs Receptionist/Office Assistant..............................................................................................................Rita Pasierb

RAMPAGE STAFFHead Coach ..............................................................................................................................................Pat ConacherAssistant Coach/Director of Hockey Operations ........................................................................................Gord Dineen Director of Hockey Operations ..............................................................................................................Laurence Gilman Director of Hockey Business Operations ......................................................................................................Rick CardenMedia Services Manager ................................................................................................................................Tobin ErnstHead Athletic Trainer ....................................................................................................................................John BernallEquipment Manager......................................................................................................................................Tim DonnellyHockey Business Coordinator ..................................................................................................................Patrick BlischeRadio/TV Play-by-Play ............................................................................................................................Andrew Monaco

SILVER STARS STAFFChief Operating Officer............................................................................................................Clarissa Davis-WrightsilAdmistrative Assistant ............................................................................................................................Jessica PeoplesMedia Services Manager..................................................................................................................................Kris DavisRadio/TV Play-by-Play ............................................................................................................................Andrew Monaco

SBC CENTER STAFFVice President/General Manager................................................................................................................John SparksExecutive Assistant ............................................................................................................................Sunshine BalengerController ....................................................................................................................................................Jeffery RossStaff Accountant......................................................................................................................................Lawrence CheeDirector of Event Services ................................................................................................................Rose Ann MartinezDirector of A/V Engineering....................................................................................................................Clinton RathmellDirector of Information Technology................................................................................................................Tod CaflischProcurement Manager ..............................................................................................................................Clarence WestAccounting Supervisor ..............................................................................................................................Hollis HamiltonAudio Assistant Supervisor ............................................................................................................................Tracy AllenAudio Systems Engineer..............................................................................................................................Stephen PyleBooking Assistant ......................................................................................................................................Jacky RogersChief of Security ......................................................................................................................................Egon SchwarmDesktop/PC Specialist ................................................................................................................................Gem TrimbleDockmaster ....................................................................................................................................................Mike AldenEvent Manager ..............................................................................................................................................Bob ByxbeeEvent Production Coordinators............................................................................................Ace Barajas, Jesse AlvaradoEvent Marketing Coordinator ......................................................................................................................Eric JaramilloHousekeeping Lead ................................................................................................................................Cynthia SalazarHVAC Supervisor ......................................................................................................................................Ernest KeleharNetwork Engineer ............................................................................................................................Brandon San MiguelOperations Manager ......................................................................................................................................Ron SneadMaintenance Crew Chief................................................................................................................................Lyle PearceParking Services Manager ................................................................................................................................Will GloorParking Services Assistant Manager ..............................................................................................................Paul SingerProcurement Clerk ............................................................................................................................................Ed BrownProduction Manager ......................................................................................................................................Darr WeeksSecurity II ................................................................................................................................................Aaron VasquezSecurity ....................................................................................Willie Allen, Bryan Conrad, David Curl, James Galloway, ..............................................................Sam Galloway, Marcos Rodriguez, Gracie Siwy, Daryl Venegas, Daniel Wilson

Guest Services Manager ..................................................................................................................Deborah HendersonTelecom Supervisor ..................................................................................................................................Shane SkaggsVideo Production ....................................................................................................................................Chris ThompsonA/V Technician ..........................................................................................................................................Joe SmierciakFacilities Technician......................................................................................................................................Abel MorenoAudio Systems Engineer........................................................................................................................Richard SpiecherConversion Crew Leads ..........................................................................Jose Berlanga, Robert Cano, Enrique VillarrealCarpenter ..................................................................................................................................................Patrick StorerWelder ..........................................................................................................................................................John AguilarElectrician ................................................................................................................................................Henry GonzalezElectrical Helper ......................................................................................................................................Wayne Webster Painter ......................................................................................................................................................George LopezMaintenance........................................................................................................................Andrew Rosales, Gary MossOperations Assistants ..................................................................................................Teresa Roblez, Veronica ParedesSBC Center Receptionist..........................................................................................................................Monica Casias

On March 26, 1993, a group of 22 investors purchased the San Antonio Spurs. The group currentlynumbers nineteen investors and are members of a limited liability company known as San AntonioSpurs, L.L.C. The ownership group has a seven-person governing and decision-making body andPeter M. Holt serves as the Chairman of the group. Listed below are the current members of San Antonio Spurs, L.L.C.:

ARAMARK RBI, Inc., Raymond Joseph Barshick, Raul S. Cantu Trust, Richard Cantu Trust, Clear ChannelCommunications Inc., George C. Hixon, H.H. Sports, Ltd., IBC Capital Corporation, Sylvan Stephen Lang,James R. Leininger, Paul R. Markey, Jeanne Lang Mathews, R&B Partnership (Russell and Bruce Hill),David M. Robinson, Southwest Business Corporation, SBC Communications Inc., Felix L. Stehling,Valero Energy Corporation, Zachry Hospitality Corporation.

Peter M. HoltCEO

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Bruce HillPartner

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Ken KampExecutive V.P./

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James R. Leininger, M.D.Chairman Emeritus

Kinetic Concepts, Inc.

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Karen JenningsSenior Executive V.P.Human Resources

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PETER M. HOLTCHAIRMAN AND CEO

Now in his 10th season as Chairman and CEO … he and his wife,Julianna Hawn Holt, bought into the Spurs ownership group in 1996 …since that time the organization has enjoyed unprecedented growthand success … three NBA championships, a successful campaign for anew arena and two new sports franchises are among the accomplishmentsachieved during Holt’s tenure … thanks in part to the SBC Center –which opened in November of 2002 – the organization is now knownas Spurs Sports & Entertainment … with 200 full-time employees, Spurs Sports & Entertainment runsthree sports franchises – the Spurs, the Silver Stars and the Rampage – while also managing the day-to-day operations of the SBC Center … the Tim Duncan era has been the most exciting in theSpurs 32-year history … over the last eight seasons – since Duncan joined the team in 1997-98 – theSpurs have posted a regular season record of 438-186 … the team’s winning percentage of .702 during that span is the best of any team in the four major sports (MLB, NBA, NFL and NHL) … duringthe Holt era the Spurs have captured three NBA championships (1999, 2003 and 2005) … in Februaryof 2004 the Spurs were named the best franchise in professional sports in the second annual ESPNThe Magazine Ultimate Standings (the Ultimate Standings ranks every professional team in a formulausing analysis of team financial data combined with fan feedback in which over 30,000 fans judgeteams by eight factors including players, bang for the buck, ownership, and stadium experience) … the great-grandson of Benjamin Holt, inventor of the first crawler-tractor which became the basis forCaterpillar, Inc. … serves as the President and CEO of San Antonio-based Holt Companies (the firmstill displays one of Ben Holt’s early tractors outside its headquarters) … owns the largest Caterpillardealership in the United States … a native of Peoria, Illinois … lived in San Antonio as a child beforemoving to Corpus Christi, where he graduated from high school … then served two years in the U.S. Army during which time he earned a Silver Star, three Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart from hisone-year tour of duty in Vietnam … ended his military service as a Sergeant E5 … a staunch believerin community service … is proud of the Spurs commitment to South Texas and its residents (in 2000the Spurs earned the Pro Team Community Award presented by the World Sports Humanitarian Hall ofFame, an award presented annually to the professional sports franchise that best illustrates exceptionalcommunity involvement and fosters community pride and spirit) … among the Spurs community effortsare the Spurs/Pizza Hut Drug-Free Youth Basketball League, the annual countywide United Way campaign and the Spurs Read to Achieve Program which services over 300 elementary schools inBexar County (during the 2004-05 season, local students read more than 7 million minutes, thanks toSpurs reading challenges) … Holt’s own efforts include a lengthy list of community service positions … amember of the World Presidents’ Organization … appointed to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Commissionby Governor Rick Perry … serves as a board member for Free Trade Alliance San Antonio, the SanAntonio Economic Development Foundation, the Trust Company and the Texas State Aquarium … is atrustee of Trinity University and serves on the advisory board of the McCombs School of Business atthe University of Texas … past chairman of the United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County … heand Julianna have been Spurs season ticket holders since 1988.

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Has led the Spurs to three NBA championships in his nine seasonsas the team’s head coach (1999, 2003 and 2005) … one of twoactive coaches with multiple NBA Championships (Phil Jackson is theother with nine titles) … named the 2003 NBA Coach of the Year …three times has led San Antonio to the NBA’s best regular seasonrecord (1998-99, 2000-01 and 2002-03) … enters the 2005-06 sea-son with a career mark of 455-233 … career winning percentage of.661 ranks fifth in NBA history and is the second best among active coaches (behind Jackson) …posted his 400th career win vs. Miami on November 11, 2005 … did so in his 611th career game,making him the fifth fastest coach in NBA history to reach the 400 win mark … has been named theNBA Coach of the Month six times (4/99, 3/01, 3/02, 1/03, 3/03 and 12/03) … playoff career winning percentage of .627 (69-41) is the fifth best in NBA history and his 69 playoff wins are the 10th most in league history … the Spurs all-time leader in both regular season and playoff wins … a1970 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy with a degree in Soviet studies … played fourseasons at the Air Force Academy … as a senior was the team’s captain and leading scorer … followinghis graduation in 1970 served his five-year military commitment … during that time toured EasternEurope and the Soviet Union as a member of the U.S. Armed Forces Team … selected to representthe U.S. on the national A.A.U. Team touring the Soviet Union … in 1972 was the captain of theArmed Forces team, which won the A.A.U. Championship … earned an invitation to the 1972 U.S.Olympic Team Training Camp … in 1973 returned to the Air Force Academy as an assistant coach …spent six years at Air Force during which time he obtained his master’s degree in physical educationand sports sciences from the University of Denver … in 1979, was named the head coach at Pomona-Pitzer in Claremont, California … spent the next eight seasons at Pomona … during the1985-86 season led the team to its first conference championship in 68 years and to a berth in theNCAA Division III Tournament … while at Pomona was an active member of the school’s academiccommunity, working as an associate professor, chairing the college’s Student Life committee, servingon the Women’s Commission and even – for one year – living in a dorm with his family … moved tothe NBA in July of 1988, joining the Spurs as an assistant coach as a member of Larry Brown’s staff …spent the next four seasons in San Antonio with a Spurs team that won a pair of Midwest Divisiontitles … in the summer of 1992 was named an assistant coach on Don Nelson’s staff with GoldenState … spent the next two seasons with the Warriors … returned to San Antonio on May 31, 1994,as the Spurs executive vice president of basketball operations/general manager (served as GM foreight full seasons before turning the job over to R.C. Buford on July 1, 2002) … named the Spurshead coach in December of 1996 … served as an assistant coach for USA Basketball’s Men’s SeniorTeam for three consecutive summers (at the 2002 World Basketball Championship, the 2003 FIBAAmerica Men’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament and the 2004 Olympic Games) … a very active memberof the San Antonio community … in 1991 teamed with Frank Martin to create the Spurs/Pizza HutDrug-Free Youth Basketball League … today the league plays at 75 locations in and around SanAntonio … over 20,000 boys and girls — ages 7 to 16 — played in the league in 2004-05 … prior toevery game, each participant takes the Drug-Free League pledge, promising to remain drug and alcohol free while showing good sportsmanship and fair play … in February of 1992, President Bushawarded a Daily Point of Light Award to the Spurs Drug-Free League … is involved in several charitiesin the San Antonio area including the San Antonio Food Bank, Roy Maas’ Youth Alternatives and theKids Sports Network … he and his wife of 30 years, Erin, have been blessed with two children, Micky and Jill.

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Joined the Spurs in September of 2002 … brings 25 years of head coachingexperience to the Spurs bench … started his coaching career as an assistant atFordham University … served as the head coach at New Hampshire College for oneseason (1975-76) … then spent six seasons as the head coach at Wagner College… named the head coach at Seton Hall University in 1982 … in his 12 seasons at theschool led the Pirates to six trips to the NCAA Tournament including an appearancein the 1989 Championship Game … named the 1989 NCAA Coach of the Year after

the Pirates finished with a 31-7 mark … earned Big East Coach of the Year honors in both 1988 and 1989 … in thesummer of 1994 was named the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers … led the Blazers to the playoffs threestraight seasons … in June of 1997 was hired as Golden State's head coach … spent three seasons with theWarriors … served as a broadcaster for NBC Sports and Spurs TV for two seasons prior to joining the Spurscoaching staff … has an extensive background in international competition … served as an assistant for U.S.A.Basketball for the 1992 Olympic Games, the 1990 World Championships, the 1990 Goodwill Games and the 1988Olympic Trials … was the head coach for the U.S. Team in the 1991 World University Games, leading the squad toa gold medal … a native of Scranton, Pennsylvania … a 1971 graduate of Fordham … elected to the PennsylvaniaHall of Fame, the Seton Hall Athletic Hall of Fame and the Wagner Hall of Fame … his father-the late Pete Carlesimo-was the long-time executive director of the NIT … he and his wife, Carolyn, have two sons, Kyle and Casey.

MIKE BUDENHOLZERASSISTANT COACH

In his 12th season with the Spurs (his 10th as an assistant coach) … joined theSpurs in the summer of 1994 as the team's video coordinator … served in thatposition for two seasons before being named an assistant coach in the summer of1996 … has served as the head coach of the Spurs summer league squads inBoston and Salt Lake City numerous times … a regular on the basketball clinic andcamp circuits … joined Manu Ginobili - and others - for the 2003 NBA LatinosUnidos Tour traveling to Argentina and Brazil … served as an advance scout for

Team USA for the 2004 Olympics … a four-year letterman in both basketball and golf at Pomona-Pitzer … namedthe Outstanding Senior Athlete at Pomona College in 1992-93 … during the 1993-94 season, playedprofessionally in Denmark for the Vejle Basketball Klub, averaging a team-high 27.5 points per game … at thattime got his start in coaching, serving as the head coach for two different teams within the Vejle system … hisfather, Vince, spent 25 years as a high school and college basketball coach in Arizona before retiring in 1997 …the youngest of seven children … a native of Holbrook, Arizona … received his bachelor's degree in 1993 inpolitics, philosophy and economics from Pomona College … he and wife, Mary Bet, have four children, WilliamVincent, Savoia Elizabeth (Libby), Hanna Louise and John Bent.

P.J. CARLESIMOASSISTANT COACH

DON NEWMANASSISTANT COACH

Named an assistant coach on June 28, 2004 … brings 20 years of coachingexperience to the Spurs staff … spent five seasons as an assistant coach atWashington State (during which time he obtained his master's in education) …named the head coach at Sacramento State in 1992 … after five full seasons as theHornets' head coach joined the basketball staff at Arizona State in May of 1997 …in October of 1997 named the interim head coach … led the Sun Devils to a 18-14record and a trip to the NIT Tournament … served as an assistant at Oregon during

the 1998-99 campaign … made his jump to the NBA in the summer of 1999 being named an assistant withMilwaukee … after four seasons with the Bucks joined the New Jersey Nets in August of 2003 as an assistantcoach … played three seasons of basketball at University of Idaho after spending his freshman year at LSU …drafted by two NBA teams: selected by Indiana in the fourth round of the 1979 Draft (as a junior eligible selection)and by Boston in the third round of the 1980 Draft … was the Celtics final cut in 1980 … played three seasons inthe CBA (for the Montana Golden Nuggets where George Karl was his head coach) … played seven seasons inthe CFL … was also in training camp with both the Seattle Seahawks and the New York Jets … after his playingdays were over received his bachelor's in physical education from Idaho in 1987 … while working on his degreeserved as a high school basketball and football coach … has two daughters - Chandi and Devan - who are bothstudents at the University of Oregon.

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Assistant Coach/Director of Player Development Joined the Spurs in July of2002 after spending 14 seasons coaching in the Australian National BasketballLeague … in nine seasons as a head coach in the NBL Brown amassed 149career victories, the sixth highest total in NBL history … started as an assistantwith the North Melbourne Giants … was named the team's head coach in 1993… earned NBL Coach of the Year honors in 1994 when he led the Giants to the National Championship …spent the 1998-99 season working in the Spurs Basketball Operations Department … then returned toAustralia as the head coach of the Sydney Kings … after three seasons with the Kings he re-joined the Spurs… served as an assistant coach for the Australian National Team for eight years (including both the 1996 and2000 Olympic Games) … a native of South Portland, Maine … as a senior at South Portland High School ledhis team to a 29-0 mark and the 1979 State Championship … played four seasons at Boston University underRick Pitino … served as team captain in both his junior and senior seasons … met and married his wife, Anna,in Australia and they have two daughters, Julia and Laura, and a son, Sam.

Named an assistant coach with the Spurs in July of 2005 … a sought afterspeaker, clinician and advisor on shooting technique for numerous NBA playersincluding Steve Kerr, Grant Hill and Larry Hughes … served as a shootingconsultant with the Detroit Pistons during the 1999-2000 campaign … was incharge of player development for the Denver Nuggets for two seasons prior tojoining the Spurs … grew up around the game of basketball … served as a ballboy for John Wooden's 1975 NCAA Championship UCLA team … in 1979 wasthe leading high school scorer in the city of Los Angeles as a senior at Pacific Palisades High School …played four seasons at Duke (including Mike Krzyzewski's first three seasons with the Blue Devils) … wasteam captain as a senior during the 1982-83 campaign … spent nine years playing professionally in thePhilippines, Canada and the CBA … in the Philippines led San Miguel to the 1985 Jones Cup Championship …in 1995 founded In-Net Corporation to establish his “Chip Shots” basketball camps to help players of allages improve their shooting ... he and wife, Jessica, reside in San Antonio.

BRETT BROWNASSISTANT COACH/DIRECTOR OF

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MIKE WELLSADVANCE SCOUT

Joined the Spurs in the summer of 2005 … spent 10 seasons in Houston in avariety of positions (spending nine years with Rudy Tomjanovich and one withJeff Van Gundy) … first joined the Rockets in 1995 as the team's assistant videocoordinator … was promoted to video coordinator in 1996 … prior to the 1998-99 season was named video coordinator/assistant coach … in the summer of1999 became a full-time assistant … left the Rockets to join the Lakers -reuniting with Tomjanovich - prior to the 2004-05 when he was named anassistant coach with Los Angeles … has an extensive background in international basketball serving as anadvance scout for Team USA for four seasons … during that period assisted USA Basketball at the 1998World Championship, both the 1999 and 2003 Tournament of the Americas and the 2000 Olympics … playedtwo seasons of basketball at Mount Vernon Nazarene … following his graduation in 1993 served as anassistant coach for the Cougars for two seasons while he obtained his master's in sports science from theUnited States Sports Academy.

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Named the Spurs general manager in July of 2002 … a member of the Spurs front officesince 1994 … has over 20 years of basketball experience in the NCAA and the NBA …started his coaching career at the University of Kansas in 1983 … during each of his fiveseasons at Kansas the Jayhawks participated in the NCAA Tournament … was anassistant coach for the team that won the 1988 NCAA Championship as well as the 1985-86 squad that advanced to the Final Four … made the move to the NBA in the summer of1988 joining the Spurs as an assistant coach on Larry Brown’s staff (other assistants onthat staff included Gregg Popovich, Alvin Gentry and Ed Manning) … spent four seasons asan assistant with the Spurs … during that time San Antonio won back-to-back Midwest Division titles (1990 and 1991) …joined the Los Angeles Clippers in the summer of 1992 as the number one assistant for Coach Brown … in his two seasonsin Los Angeles the Clippers posted back-to-back winning seasons and made the playoffs both years … served as anassistant coach at the University of Florida during the 1993-94 season … the Gators enjoyed the best year in school history,advancing to the Final Four for the first time in team history … returned to San Antonio in the summer of 1994 when GreggPopovich hired him as the team’s head scout … in the summer of 1997 he became the Spurs director of scouting … wasthen named vice president/assistant general manager in the summer of 1999 … played collegiate basketball at Texas A&MUniversity and Oklahoma State before receiving his degree from Friends University … participated in the Basketball WithoutBorders Africa camp in both 2004 and 2005… serves as a Board Member for Roy Maas’ Youth Alternatives … serves onthe Board of Directors of Playing for Peace ... his wife, Beth, is a former player on the LPGA Tour … they are both activewith the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation … she is a member of the Board of Directors while he serves as an honorary memberof the Board … they have three children: a son, Chase, and a daughter, C.C. … in 2004 they welcomed Alexis Wangmeneto their family … Wangmene is a teenager from Africa who the Bufords met in September of 2004 during the NBA’sBasketball Without Borders Africa program in Johannesburg.

First joined the Spurs as an intern in the summer of 2000 … the 29-year-old has quicklymoved up the ladder … after one season was named the team’s basketball special assistantin the summer of 2001 … in September of 2002 promoted to assistant director of scouting… named the Spurs director of player personnel in September of 2003 … became theSpurs assistant general manager in September of 2005 … led the design andimplementation of the Spurs scouting database, a system that is now being used bynumerous teams throughout the NBA … earned his bachelor’s degree in 2000 incommunications, politics and law from Emerson College in Boston … the first Rhodesscholar nominee in the history of the school … a four-year basketball letterman … served asteam captain his junior and senior seasons … earned All-Academic honors two times and was twice selected to the GreatNortheast Athletic Conference All-Tournament team … honored with the Emerson College Young Alumnus Award in 2005 …a native of Concord, Massachusetts … an accomplished drummer, has produced three music CDs with all proceeds benefitingthe Extra Ordinary Needs Fund at Children’s Hospital in Boston.

R.C. BUFORDSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER

DELL DEMPSDIRECTOR OF PRO PLAYER PERSONNEL

Returns to the Spurs 10 years after playing for the Silver and Black … spent the entire1995-96 season with San Antonio … in addition played for Golden State and Orlandoduring his three NBA seasons … also played in the Philippines, France, Greece, Turkey,Croatia and the CBA during his 10-year professional career … joined the Knicks as ascout in September of 2003 … during the 2004-05 season served as New York’s directorof pro player personnel … prior to joining the Knicks spent two seasons as an assistantcoach with the Mobile Revelers in the NBDL … the Revelers captured the 2003 NBDLChampionship … a four-year starter at University of the Pacific … earned All-Big Westhonors three times … averaged 19.0 points and 5.8 rebounds as a senior during the 1991-92 campaign … earned both his bachelor and master’s degrees in business administration from Pacific … was elected tothe Pacific Athletics Hall of Fame in 2003 … he and his wife, Anita, have three sons, Jourdan (15), Tre (12) and Riley (5).

SAM PRESTIASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER

ROB HENNIGANBASKETBALL OPERATIONS ASSISTANT

Earned a full-time position in the Spurs basketball operations department in thesummer of 2005 after spending the 2004-05 season as an intern … a 2004 graduateof Emerson College with a degree in broadcast journalism … named a Division III All-American as a senior and was the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Player ofthe year three straight seasons … finished career as the all-time scoring leader inEmerson history … a native of Worcester, Massachusetts.

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WILL SEVENINGHEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER

In his eighth season as the Spurs head athletic trainer … responsible for the medical andhealth care needs of the players as well as coordinating all aspects of the team’s travel …was one of two trainers for U.S.A. Basketball at the 2003 FIBA Olympic QualifyingTournament … received his bachelor’s degree in biology from the University ofWisconsin-LaCrosse in 1990 … obtained a master’s in sports medicine from the UnitedStates Sports Academy in 1992 … served as the assistant athletic trainer/strength coachwith the Indiana Pacers from 1994-98 … a certified member of the National AthleticTrainers Association … wife, Terri, is an intensive care nurse … they have four children, Allison, Benjamin, Emma andLiam … enjoys traveling to baseball games and has seen games in approximately 60 minor and major league ballparks.

CHAD BERGMAN ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER

Joined the Spurs in the summer of 2003 … after two seasons as the team’sequipment manager was promoted to assistant athletic trainer in the summer of2005 … grew up in Indianapolis and spent 13 years as an Indiana Pacers ball boy… graduated from IUPUI in 2000 with a degree in exercise science … served asthe trainer of the Baltimore Bay Runners in the IBL for one season … in 2001 wasnamed the athletic trainer for the Fayetteville Patriots in the NBDL … traveled toAsia and South America as the trainer of the NBDL touring team … a certifiedmember of the National Athletic Trainers Association.

DR. DAVID SCHMIDTSPURS TEAM PHYSICIAN

Named the 2004 NBA Team Physician of the Year by the National BasketballTrainers Association … in his 14th season with the Spurs … one of the most activemembers of the sports community in the City of San Antonio … serves as the teamphysician for the Spurs and on the medical staff for the Silver Stars, Rampage, SanAntonio Missions, Trinity University and several local high schools … is a foundingBoard Member and past Chairman of the San Antonio Sports Foundation … servedas the medical director for the 1989 AAU Junior Olympics and the 1995 U.S.Senior Sports Classic … the medical coordinator for the 1993 U.S. Olympic Festival … served on the medicalstaffs of the 1995 World University Games and the 1996 Olympic Games … a clinical assistant professor inthe department of orthopedics at the UT Health Science Center.

DR. PAUL SAENZ, D.O.SPURS TEAM PHYSICIAN

In 1988 became the city’s first fellowship trained Primary Care Sports Medicinespecialist … in his eighth season with the Spurs … serves as the team physician forthe San Antonio Missions and is a member of the medical staff for the Silver Stars, theRampage, Trinity University and the University of Incarnate Word … has a long list ofinternational experience … was a member of the medical staff for the 1996 OlympicGames, served as the chief medical officer for the sport of boxing at the 1998 GoodwillGames and was the team physician for the USA Modern Pentathlon Team at the 2004Olympics … a San Antonio native … a Board Member of both the San Antonio Sports Foundation and the CentralCatholic Alumni Association … he and wife, Becky, have three sons, Nicholas, Stephen and Jeffrey.

MIKE BRUNGARDTSTRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH

Joined the Spurs in the summer of 1994 … the first and only strength andconditioning coach in Spurs history … has built the team’s strength and conditioningprogram from the ground up … has co-authored four books in the conditioning field:The Strength Kit, The Complete Book of Abs, The Complete Book of Butt and Legsand The Complete Book of Shoulders and Arms … two of his brothers - Kurt andBrett - are also in the strength and conditioning field … worked as a wrestling coachand a football coach at Grand Island Northwest High School in Nebraska beforemoving into the fitness world … a Denver native … has his degree from Central State University in Oklahoma … anavid reader … enjoys all types of theater and is a big fan of the symphony.

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RUSS BOOKBINDEREXECUTIVE V ICE PRESIDENT/BUSINESS OPERATIONS

In his 18th season with the Spurs … manages day-to-day business operations forSpurs Sports & Entertainment which includes the Spurs, the Rampage (of the AHL)and Silver Stars (of the WNBA) … in the past 12 months 1,354,655 fans visitedthe SBC Center to see the three franchises in action (10/04 to 9/05) … during the2004-05 regular season the Spurs averaged 18,316 fans per contest (selling out26 of 41 home games) while the Rampage averaged 4,556 and the Silver Stars averaged 7,944 … under hisleadership the Spurs have enjoyed tremendous success in all areas … led the NBA in attendance in both2001-02 and 2002-03 … the Spurs broadcast department is recognized as one of the most extensivebroadcast programming operations in the NBA, featuring a regional radio and television network covering theSouth Texas area … created the Spurs Foundation in 1988 as well as the team’s community relationsdepartment … the Foundation has generated over $8.5 million in cash and in-kind contributions for deservingSouth Texas children … active in the design and building of the SBC Center … instrumental in San Antonio’shosting of the 1996 NBA All-Star Game … a Miami native … a 1974 graduate of the University of Florida …has over 25 years of experience in the NBA, serving in top management positions with the Dallas Mavericks,San Diego Clippers and Denver Nuggets as well as the Spurs … started in the sports business in 1976 asthe western regional manager for Professional Sports Publications … served as the director of corporatedevelopment for Raycom Sports prior to joining the Spurs … a member of the Board of Directors of the SanAntonio Sports Foundation … played a major role in the creation of the Alamo Bowl and served as thepresident of the San Antonio Bowl Association in 1994 … continues to serve on the Bowl’s Board of Directors …in 1991 developed SAOne, Inc., the Spurs special event management company that brought numerous NHL,NCAA Football, NCAA Basketball and NFL preseason games to San Antonio … served on the San AntonioLocal Organizing Committee for the 1998 NCAA Final Four … is a member of the Board of Directors for theSan Antonio Greater Chamber of Commerce … named the 2003 Multiple Sclerosis National Volunteer of theYear and is a member of the Advisory Board of the Lone Star chapter of the National Multiple SclerosisSociety … served on the National Board of Trustees and continues to serve as an advisor for the San Antoniochapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes... he and wife, Tammy, have two children, Josh (19) and Jessy(16) … father-in-law is Grant Teaff (the former head coach at Baylor University and current executive directorof the American Football Coaches Association).

RICK PYCHEXECUTIVE V ICE PRESIDENT/

FINANCE & CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTCHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER—SBC CENTER

Leads all of Spurs Sports & Entertainment’s financial, legal, information systemsand risk and facility management … responsible for all budgeting, corporateplanning and development on behalf of the organization and ownership … overseesall of SS&E’s government relations and communications … manages all playersalaries and salary cap matters … has over 33 years of financial and business management experience …named the Spurs chief financial officer in 1993 … promoted to executive vice president in 2000 … in 1995started a development, financial, and operating study for the SBC Center and first brought the need for a newSpurs playing facility to focus to the SS&E owners, eventually led to a public funding referendum being passedin 1999 … after the election, was named the chief development officer for the SBC Center … directed allaspects of the SBC Center development project … headed up the negotiations with Bexar County in finalizingthe arena’s development and operating agreement … negotiated financing which provided SS&E’s contributionto the construction project as well as ongoing franchise funding … led a team of architects, contractors, andprojected managers in the design and construction of the SBC Center which opened in October 2002 … todaycontinues to oversee the operations of the SBC Center … led the organization’s efforts to bring hockey tothe SBC Center … in 2002 negotiated a partnership agreement with the Florida Panthers to jointly purchasean American Hockey League affiliate and play in San Antonio … in the summer of 2005 spearheaded SS&E’seffort to become the sole owner of the San Antonio Rampage and negotiated a new affiliation agreement withthe Phoenix Coyotes … oversees hockey operations for the Rampage and is the team’s AHL Board ofGovernors representative … a member of the Board of Directors of the San Antonio Sports Foundation since1989 … has been active in the organization’s efforts to bring major sporting events to San Antonio includingthe U.S. Olympic Festival in 1993, the 1995 National Senior Olympics, the 2002 NCAA Women’s Final Fourand the 1998, 2004 and 2008 NCAA Men’s Final Four … holds a degree in accounting from Fairfield Universityand is a CPA … has a 19-year-old son, Zack, who currently plays in the Eastern Junior Hockey League for theMassachusetts-based Bridgewater Bandits.

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LAWRENCE PAYNESENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/BROADCASTING

Now in his 29th season with the Spurs … joined the franchise in 1976 after graduatingfrom the University of Texas School Of Law… under his direction Spurs Sports &Entertainment has built one of the most extensive broadcast lineups in professionalsports … with the addition of the Rampage and the Silver Stars his department isresponsible for over 600 productions each year … the Spurs were among the first in

the NBA to bring inventory and sales completely “in-house” (a union of production and sales is known asBroadcasting/New Media) … as executive producer for each and every project, he is involved in all aspectsfrom contract rights negotiations to the “look” of the broadcasts … also manages the organization’ssponsorship sales efforts and inventory, including radio and TV inventory, print, internet, signage, corporatesuites, and in-arena and out-of-arena promotions/licensing … oversees all aspects of Spurs Sports &Entertainment’s four internet sites … responsible for creating and continuing to develop state-of-the-arttechnologies in the SBC Center … has won two national ACE Awards, the Silver Medal at the InternationalFilm and Television Festival of New York and several local Addy awards … was also selected as a chartermember of the NBA Broadcast Advisory Board … has been a mentor for the Churchill High School VideoTechnology Department for the past three years … recently has joined the University of Texas Law SchoolNon-Practicing Advisory Council, Clear Channel Radio’s Public Advisory Board, Christus Santa RosaChildren’s Foundation and Baylor University’s Sports Sponsorship & Sales (S3) Advisory Board … has beenmarried to Mary - a fellow UT graduate - for 26 years … they have two sons, 21-year-old Bryan, a seniorenrolled in the Red McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas, and 17-year-old Will, a juniorat Churchill High School.

First joined the Spurs organization as a sales intern in 1985 … today is responsible for theentire ticket sales and guest service operations as vice president/ticket sales and servicesfor Spurs Sports & Entertainment … served in several roles with the Spurs before beingpromoted to his current position in 1992 … has led the organization’s drive to put “Fans

First” … this effort includes the creation of a Guest Services Team serving premium seat holders and seasonticket holders … oversees season ticket sales, group ticket sales and individual game ticket sales operations forthe Spurs, Rampage and the Silver Stars … during the 2004-05 season the three teams welcomed over onemillion fans to the SBC Center … has twice coordinated relocation efforts for Spurs ticket holders (from theHemisFair Arena to the Alamodome in 1993 and from the Dome to the SBC Center in 2002) … works with thefamous Baseline Bums … a native of Janesville, Wisconsin … received his bachelor’s in economics fromWisconsin and a master’s in sports management from Western Illinois University … an active volunteer with theGreater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, the Knights of Columbus and various YMCA programs … he andwife, Linda, have three children, 13-year-old Kelsey, 10-year-old Alyssa and six-year-old Alex.

JOE CLARKVICE PRESIDENT/TICKET SALES AND SERVICES

ALISON FOXVICE PRESIDENT/COMMUNITY RELATIONSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/SPURS FOUNDATION

Now in her 14th season with the Spurs … strives to ensure that the Spurs, Rampage,Silver Stars and the Spurs Foundation are partners in the community working to solveproblems, create opportunities, be catalysts for community pride and enhance the

quality of life … in daily contact with business leaders, educators, non-profit organizations and communitygroups to help guide the organization’s community efforts … is responsible for donations, educational andrecreational programming as well as player, mascot, dancer and front office appearance scheduling …manages player community involvement … works with the Spurs Wives’ Club and the Spurs Wheelchair team …oversees the Spurs and Silver Stars participation in various NBA and WNBA initiatives including Read toAchieve, Hispanic Heritage and Black History Month celebrations … as the executive director of the SpursFoundation, provides the internal and external leadership and oversees the Foundation’s youth programming,fundraising, grant disbursements and partnerships with collaborating agencies … the Foundation has donatedmore than $8.5 million in cash and in-kind donations since its inception in 1988 … a native of Omaha … agraduate of the University of Southern California … a member of the Board of Trustees of the United Way ofBexar County … active with her children’s school and sports teams … she and her husband, Derrick (who isthe president of the MasterCard Alamo Bowl), have two sons, Drew and Jake, and a menagerie of pets.

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PAULA WINSLOWVICE PRESIDENT/HUMAN RESOURCES

Joined the Spurs in August of 1993 as the organization’s first-ever director of humanresources … named vice president of human resources in September of 2002 …responsible for all personnel issues, including recruiting, benefits and employeerelations for Spurs Sports & Entertainment … served a vital role as the organization hasgrown with the opening of the SBC Center as well as the additions of both the SilverStars and Rampage … enjoyed 20 years of experience in the banking industry prior to joining the Spurs …worked in management level positions with Valley National Bank and Sentinel Savings in Phoenix … a nativeof Arizona and a 1980 graduate of Arizona State University … a certified Senior Professional in HumanResources … a board member of the Animal Defense League.

LEO GOMEZVICE PRESIDENT/PUBLIC AFFAIRS

& CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION

A member of the Spurs organization since July of 1996 … is responsible for SpursSports & Entertainment’s strategic goals involving San Antonio’s various government andeconomic development agencies … born in Edinburg and raised in McAllen … receivedhis bachelor’s degree in political science and business administration from Pan AmericanUniversity … obtained a master’s degree from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the Universityof Texas …began his professional career as an intern with the U.S. General Accounting Office in Washington,D.C. … enjoyed a stint with the Texas Department of Commerce before being named the Assistant Directorof the Tomas Rivera Center’s Texas office here in San Antonio … was then named Vice President, GovernmentAffairs for The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce … prior to joining the Spurs served as Presidentof the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, leading an organization with almost 2,000 members ...was the GM for Administration at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas for a year and a half before returning toSS&E in the summer of 2005 … very active in the San Antonio community … serves on the Board of Directorsof numerous organizations including Christus Santa Rosa Hospital, the Spurs Foundation and the Eastside’sCommunity Economic Revitalization Agency … he has two children, Manuel Leo and April Gloria.

Now in his 23rd season with the Spurs … began with the Spurs as an account executivein 1982 … served as director of marketing for six seasons before being promoted to his current position in 1992 … responsible for the strategic development andimplementation of the marketing and advertising operations for Spurs Sports &Entertainment (including all television, radio, print, outdoor, brochures, direct mail,internet and collateral materials) … supervises the entire game operation, which includes traffic, parking,security, ushers, mascots, dance teams, on-court promotions, music presentation and all other elements ofgame operations. … manages all Spurs special events and promotions … under his direction, the Spurs werethe first NBA team to implement a fan reward program, SBC Center Rewards … has received numeroushonors while with the Spurs including the 1999 Marketer of the Year Award by the American MarketingAssociation and the Distinguished Sales and Marketing Award by the Sales and Marketing Executives of SanAntonio … has also won several Addy awards … a member of the American Marketing Association, the NBATeam Marketing Advisory Board and the Carver Academy Development Committee … a native of Illinois …a graduate of Western Illinois University … he and wife, Carla, have a 16-year-old son Zachary.

BRUCE GUTHRIEVICE PRESIDENT/MARKETING

LORI WARRENVICE PRESIDENT/FINANCE

In her 13th year with the Spurs … spent seven seasons as the team’s controller … was named vice president of finance in the summer of 2000 … responsible for day-to-dayaccounting and financial operations, cash management and tax and insurance matters forSpurs Sports & Entertainment … duties also include accounting and financial operationsfor the SBC Center and SS&E franchises, along with overall company cash managementand insurance related matters … was heavily involved in all financial aspects of the SBC Center project … priorto joining the Spurs worked in the audit department for KPMG Peat Marwick in Dallas and San Antonio … aCertified Public Accountant with a degree in accounting from Texas A&M … played one season of varsity tennisfor the Aggies … a member of the Texas Society of CPA’s and the San Antonio Chapter of the Society of CPA’s …she and husband, Garren, have two sons, seven-year-old Chandler and three-year-old Trevor.

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Joined the Spurs in July of 2000 … before signing with the Spurs spent three years asvice president of communications with the San Antonio Sports Foundation and fouryears as associate director of content management at SBC Communications …received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas and his master’s in businesscommunications from Emerson College … enjoys softball, basketball, golf and cycling …he and wife Jennifer have a four-year-old son, Benjamin.

JEFF BRODYDIRECTOR OF INTERNET AND NEW MEDIA

REBECCA CAVENDIRECTOR OF GUEST SERVICES

Now in her ninth season with the Spurs … promoted to director of guest services inAugust of 2001 … worked at EZ’s restaurant as a manager and training coordinator priorto joining the Spurs … attended the University of Texas and UTSA … while working forthe Spurs, she met and married her husband, Terry, who at the time worked asAlamodome’s event manager … they are the parents of four children, Zachary, Nicholas,Alec and Claire.

Joined the Spurs in 1999 … prior to signing with San Antonio spent five years as themarketing coordinator at North Carolina State University and two years as the directorof marketing/promotions and corporate sales at the University of Memphis … a memberof the NBA’s Game Presentation Committee ... a Vermont native … received his degreein marketing from Western Kentucky University … he and wife, Beth, who is also a Spursemployee, have two dogs, Ginger and Sampson.

DON COSTANTEDIRECTOR OF GAME OPERATIONS AND PROMOTIONS

TOD C. CALFLISCH, MCSEDIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Joined the Spurs in September of 1990 as the team’s first computer resource manager …named director of information technology for Spurs Sports & Entertainment in thesummer of 2000 … played four years of varsity football at Framingham State College …worked for both IBM and EDS in Dallas before joining the Spurs … a member of theAssociation of Information Technology Professionals … he and wife, Debbie, have fourchildren, Christian, Kylie, Erica and Collin.

CRAIG HOWARDCONTROLLER

Joined the Spurs during the 2003-04 season to serve as the team’s controller ... prior to joiningthe Spurs, spent ten years in financial management positions in the banking, mutual fund andbrokerage industries and six years in public accounting ... received a BBA in accounting fromSouthwest Texas State University and is a Certified Public Accountant … earned his MBA atthe University of The Incarnate Word ... he and wife, Maria, have two dogs, Banjo and Elvis.

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TOM JAMESDIRECTOR OF MEDIA SERVICES

In his 12th season as the Spurs director of media services … promoted to current positionin August of 1994 after spending three seasons as the team’s media services manager …serves on the NBA PR Advisory Board … a native of Guilford, Vermont … received hisdegree in communications and political science in 1990 from Trinity University … playedtwo seasons of varsity basketball … joined the Spurs as an intern in October of 1988.

MIKE KICKIRILLODIRECTOR OF BROADCASTING

Joined the Spurs in 1990 … prior to that served as a correspondent for the Austin American-Statesman and then a sports producer at KSAT-12 … has also worked invarious capacities for FOX Sports Net and ABC … in 1996 he received an Emmy Awardfor work done for NBC for the 1996 Olympic Games … a native of Houston, receivedhis degree in broadcast journalism from Southwest Texas State University … he andwife, Julie, have two daughters, Robin and Connie.

PATRICIA QUINNDIRECTOR OF T ICKET OPERATIONS

Since joining the Spurs in August of 1988 has moved up the team’s corporate ladder …today serves as the director of ticket operations for Spurs Sports & Entertainment …after starting as a member of the ticket office staff was named the assistant ticket officemanager in February of 1989 … in December of 1994 was named the team’s ticketaccounting manager … was promoted to her current position in February of 1997 … a San Antonio native.

CLINTON RATHMELLDIRECTOR OF AUDIO V ISUAL ENGINEERING

Serves as director of audio visual engineering for Spurs Sports & Entertainment … priorto joining the Spurs in 1991 was director of developmental engineering for ParagonCable Systems … a member of the Society of Broadcast Engineers, he holdscertifications from that organization as a Senior Television Engineer and as a BroadcastNetworking Technologist … a native of San Antonio, studied electrical engineering at theUniversity of Texas … he and wife, Timi, have a son, Matthew.

ANALISA RODRIGUEZDIRECTOR OF TALENT RESOURCES

Promoted into her current position in September of 2004 … started with the Spurs asan intern in 1997 … was named the Spurs appearance coordinator in October of 1998and then moved into the role of community services manager in July of 2000 … a SanAntonio native … earned a degree in communications from Trinity University … has acat, Che, who tips the scales at 35 pounds.

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Brian AglerWNBA Assistant Coach

John AguilarWelder

Erick AguirreTicket Office Group Coord.

Mike AldenDockmaster

Willie AllenSecurity

Tracy AllenAudio AssistantSupervisor

Jesse AlvaradoEvent ProductionCoordinator

Daniel AshcraftAssociate Producer

Teesha AutryFinance Assistant

Robbie BalengerPractice FacilitySupervisor

Sunshine BalengerExecutive Assistant

Daniel BanksInternet New MediaCoordinator

Pam BenavidesAdvertising Manager

Anthony BendeleAccount Executive

Jose BerlangaConversion Crew Lead

Patrick BlischeHockey BusinessCoordinator

Jennifer BoeseltCommunity RelationsExec. Asst.

Yvonne BrionesSeason TicketServices Coordinator

Sandy BrondelloWNBA AssistantCoach

Ed BrownProcurement Clerk

Robert ByxbeeEvent Manager

Dana CaldwellSeason TicketServices Coordinator

Robert CanoConversion Crew Lead

Monica CasiasSBC - Receptionist

Lawrence CheeStaff Accountant

Nicole ChristyPremium ServicesCoordinator

Lisa CliverCorporate Suite SalesAdministrativeAssistant

John ColemanMail/Supply Assistant

Beth CostanteExecutive Assistant

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Amy DzierzakEducation & Recreation Mgr.

Tobin ErnstHockey MediaManager

Brian FacchiniMedia ServicesManager

Brian FitzgeraldSponsorship SalesManager

Diane FlackExecutive Assistant

James GallowaySecurity

Sam GallowaySecurity

Chris GarciaManager of FranchiseOperations

Ruben GarciaTicket Accountant

Jeanne GarzaManager ofSponsorship Services

George GervinCommunity RelationsRepresentative

Will GloorParking ServicesManager

Henry GonzalezElectrician

Theresa GrabStaff Accountant

Terri GroverPremium ServicesManager

Julian GuerraGroup Sales Executive

Moe GuerreroManager of BasketballOperations

Hollis HamiltonAccounting Supervisor

Deborah HendersonGuest ServicesManager

Christopher HernandezSales Representative

Michele IckePayroll Administrator

Eric JaramilloEvent MarketingCoordinator

Barbara JaskiniaAdministrativeAssistant

Shannon JulianGroup Sales Executive

Jack CuchranGroup Sales Manager

Kris DavisWNBA Media Manager

Ryan DenbowAccount Executive

Tim DerkManager of MascotDevelopment

Aaron DockeryHR Generalist

Chanson DouglasSales Representative

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Dawn KeenPromotionsCoordinator

Ernest KeleharHVAC Supervisor

Shannon KischefskySponsorship SalesAssistant

Nicole KuhnPromotions Manager

Jimmie LewallenRewards Coordinator

George LopezPainter

Michelle LoveSr. Sponsorship SalesManager

Jacqueline MaldonadoMarketing Assistant

Wanda MartinTicket OfficeRepresentative

Carolyn MedinaStaff Accountant

Andrew MonacoRampage RadioBroadcaster

Gary MossMaintenance

Shannon O'BrienGroup SalesCoordinator

Shannon O'ConnorSponsorship SalesAssistant

Jimi OlsenSr. Account Executive

Veronica ParedesOperations Assistant

Rita PasierbReceptionist-OfficeAssistant

Brandon PawelekSales Representative

Lyle PearceMaintenance CrewChief

Claudia PenaExecutive Assistant

Jessica PeoplesWNBA AdministrativeAssistant

Jacque PepplerAppearanceCoordinator

Margaret PhilipEvents & DonationsCoordinator

Jennifer PhippsPremium ServicesCoordinator

Scott PleyteRewards/ DatabaseManager

Mike PlummerMarketing Manager

Cliff PuchalskiMedia ServicesCoordinator

Stephen PyleAudio SystemsSupervisor

Robbie QuintanaManager ofSponsorship Support

Bruce RadleyBox Office Manager

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Egon SchwarmChief of Security

Arthur SernaTicket FranchiseManager

Mike SetserCorporate Suite SalesManager

Connie ShaferAdministrativeAssistant

Paul SingerParking ServicesAssistant Manager

Gracie SiwySecurity

Shane SkaggsTelecom Supervisor

Joe SmierciakA/V Technician

Cindy SmithInside Sales Manager

Ron SneadOperations Manager

Patrick StorerCarpenter

Kevin SugrueSponsor SalesManager

Seberino RegaladoPremium ServicesCoordinator

Joe ReyesSr. Account Executive

Laura ReyesFranchise TrafficCoordinator

Brian RickettsFranchise Game OpsCoordinator

John RobbinsInternet New MediaCoordinator

Teresa RoblezOperations Assistant

Marcos RodriguezSecurity

Aaron RogersSeason TicketServices Coordinator

Jacky RogersBooking Assistant

Andrew RosalesMaintenance

Vince RosettaPromotionsCoordinator

Laura SaenzNaming RightsSponsorship Coord.

Cynthia SalazarHousekeeping Lead

Tim SalierDirector of Sales

Becky SaliniExecutive Assistant toGM of BBOP

Brandon San MiguelNetwork Engineer

Chris SandahlSales Representative

Rosie SantosBox Office AssistantManager

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Amanda TateAdvertisingCoordinator

Monica TaylorCommunicationManager

Chris ThompsonVideo Production

Yolanda TrevinoExecutive Assistant

Gem TrimbleDesktop/ PCSpecialist

Tammy TurnerHR Manager

Charles ValdezAccount Executive

Aaron VasquezSecurity II

Dary VenegaslSecurity

Enrique VillarrealConversion Crew Lead

Carolyn WallaceExecutive Assistant

Deann WallenSeason TicketServices Coordinator

David WalshSpecial EventsManager

Wayne WebsterElectrical Helper

Darr WeeksProduction Manager

James WeilerFacilities Tech II

Clarence WestProcurement Manager

Christopher WhiteAsst. Strength & Cond. Coach

Mike WholeyWNBA VideoCoordinator

Rob WicallMarketingRepresentative

Daniel WilsonSecurity

JOHN SPARKSVICE PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER

Entering his fifth year with Spurs Sports & Entertainment … a Los Angles native …joined the Navy in 1977 where he served as an enlisted propulsion engineer …completed his naval career in 1997 retiring with 20 years of service as a Master ChiefPetty Officer … following his military service entered into the business community inthe field of facility management, as the director of building operations at CNN Center

in Atlanta with Turner Broadcasting … as Philips Arena started construction in 1997 worked on the designbuild team as an owner’s representative for quality assurance … in 1999, just prior to the opening of thefacility, was named director of operations for Philips Arena … his experience in opening Philips Arena madehim a natural choice to serve as assistant general manager of the SBC Center, overseeing construction andestablishing day-to-day operational procedures … was appointed to the role of vice president/generalmanager of the SBC Center in November of 2004 … he and his wife Gail have four children, William (23),Daniel (17), Katherine (15), and Jonathan (12) … the family is actively involved in local church, communityand school functions.

ROSE ANN MARTINEZDIRECTOR OF EVENT SERVICES

Joined the SBC Center in January of 2002 … previously worked with the Universityof Texas, the United States Olympic Committee, Rice University and the NCAA …member of both the International Association of Assembly Managers and MeetingProfessionals International … received CMP designation in February of 2003 … a

graduate of the Oglebay Public Assembly Facility Management School … received her bachelor’s fromRice and a master’s in education from the University of Texas in 1997.

JEFF ROSSCONTROLLER

In his third year with Spurs Sports & Entertainment … named controller in April of2003 … received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from theUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill … then got his MBA from the Universityof Georgia … served as a financial analyst for the Florida Marlins, receiving a WorldSeries ring in 1997 … then worked as a senior analyst for TBS Superstation … a

native of Lincoln, Nebraska … married Jennifer Wildt - an Atlanta native - in July of 2005.

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The SBC Center - San Antonio’sstate-of-the-art arena - opened inNovember, 2002. A public-private ventureamongst Bexar County, the ColiseumAdvisory Board, the San AntonioLivestock Show & Rodeo and SpursSports & Entertainment, the SBC Centertruly offers, “Something for Everyone”.

The facility hosts four anchor tenants:the NBA Spurs, the AHL Rampage, theWNBA Silver Stars and the San AntonioStockshow & Rodeo. Additionally, thevenue attracts a multitude of concerts,family shows and special events.

Now in its fourth year of operation, theSBC Center has hosted over 450 eventsentertaining over four million guests. George Lopez, the Rolling Stones, Billy Joel & Elton John, Prince, LucianoPavarotti and Green Day are just a few of the musical acts that have visited the SBC Center. Otherentertainment acts - including Sesame Street Live, WWE Smackdown and Raw, the Wiggles and championshipboxing - have also made stops in San Antonio thanks to the SBC Center.

The facility offers diverse events to the San Antonio community and all of South Texas thanks in part to itsvarious seating capabilities which range from 1,000 in its theater setting to 18,797 for a Spurs game. Toleverage its ancillary meeting spaces, exhibition/trade configurations and unique special event opportunities theSBC Center offers SME’s — Special Events and Meetings — throughout the year. This additional amenityfurther illustrates the facility’s full-service approach to every event’s specific needs.

Built in a “ranch tech” style, the SBC Center is designed to present a sense of place, both inside and out.The external view, in addition to its distinctive architecture, features park-like landscaping that’s both visuallyappealing and environmentally friendly. Inside, the design continues to capture the South Texas ambiance withfestive colors and imaginative details.

Adding to the interior appeal of the SBC Center is a $1 million collection of fine art produced under thedirector of Spurs owners Peter and Julianna Holt. The diverse collection ranges from Texas-styled art to modernart to a basketball theme.

“We are enormously proud of the SBC Center and what it brings to the community,” said Holt, who servesas chairman of Spurs Sports & Entertainment. “We’re proud to have been part of the effort. Now we canprovide South Texas with some of the best sports and entertainment available anywhere in the U.S.”

2005-2006 Spurs Season

The SBC Center. Something For Everyone.

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PAT CONACHERHEAD COACH

Enters second season as head coach … comes to the Alamo City after serving as headcoach for the Coyotes’ AHL affiliate (Utah Grizzlies) for the 2004-05 season … prior to beinga head coach at the AHL level, served as an assistant coach for the Coyotes for fourseasons after joining the organization in February of 2001 … the 46-year-old played 17 years

of professional hockey including 13 NHL seasons with the New York Rangers, Edmonton, New Jersey, LosAngeles, Calgary and New York Islanders … drafted by the Rangers in 1979 … played 521 NHL games, recording63 goals and 76 assists for 139 points … was a member of the Edmonton Oilers 1983-84 Stanley CupChampionship team after spending two seasons in the Rangers organization … the Edmonton, Alberta native joinedNew Jersey as a free agent in 1985 and played six seasons with the Devils … was part of four New Jersey playoffteams, including the Devils inaugural playoff season in 1987-88 … made his second trip to the Stanley Cup Finalswhile with the LA Kings in 1992-93 versus Montreal … twice named as the team’s most inspirational player andunsung hero … played five seasons alongside hockey icon Wayne Gretzky … known as a hard-working player, avaluable defensive forward and a strong penalty killer … upon retiring, was a radio color analyst for one season(1996-97) after splitting his last season in the NHL (1995-96) between Los Angeles, Calgary and the Islanders …spent the 1997-98 season as a player/assistant coach for Canada’s National Team … joined the Kelowna Rocketsof the Western Hockey League on Jan. 20, 2000, as an assistant coach and worked there for the remainder of theseason … AHL playing experience includes 459 games with six teams (New Haven Nighthawks, Springfield Indians,Moncton Alpines, Nova Scotia Oilers, Maine Mariners and Utica Devils), collecting 326 points (115-211-326).

June 30, 2005 marked a new era for the Rampage as SpursSports & Entertainment purchased the Florida Panthers portion ofthe San Antonio-based American Hockey League franchise toassume sole ownership of the Rampage … in their fourth seasonin the Alamo City, the Rampage now serve as the top minor leagueaffiliate of the Phoenix Coyotes as the former Utah Grizzlies havemade the move to San Antonio … the Rampage will enter the2005-06 campaign with a new set of players and coaches suppliedby the Coyotes, a franchise led by managing partner and headcoach Wayne Gretzky … the Rampage, who play in the WestDivision of the Western Conference, will play 14 of the 27 AHLteams, including six teams (Hamilton Bulldogs, Iowa Stars,Manchester Monarchs, Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights, PeoriaRivermen and Toronto Marlies) it has never faced before in theregular season … the team will play an unbalanced schedule thatis heavily weighted around conference play, with 58 of 80 gamescoming against division rivals … the Rampage will play 10

consecutive home games, beginning February 24 at the SBC Center, which will be the longest home stand infranchise history (longest previous home stand came in the 2002-03 inaugural season when the Rampage had twoeight-game home stands) … the Rampage finished the 2004-05 season with a 27-45-3-5 record … San Antonioposted a 25-14-1-4 mark when scoring two-or-more goals in a game and were 18-12-3-5 in games decided by onegoal … goaltender Travis Scott led the Western Conference in save percentage (.931), which was sixth best inthe AHL, and posted a 2.35 goals against average … he ended the year with 1,690 saves, third-overall in theleague, and leads all AHL goaltenders in saves over the last two seasons (3,593) … Scott also recorded threeshutouts, extending his active AHL-leading total to 23 … now in their 70th year of operation, the AHL continuesto serve as the top development league for all 30 National Hockey League teams … over 80 percentof NHL players in 2003-04 were AHL graduates, and in 2004-05, more than 7.1 million fans - anall-time league record - attended AHL games across North America … there are over 100members of the Hockey Hall of Fame who are AHL alumni … for more information on the SanAntonio Rampage, including group and season ticket options, call (210) 444-5050 … for mediainformation on the team contact Tobin Ernst at (210) 444-5734.

RICK CARDENDIRECTOR OF HOCKEY BUSINESS OPERATIONS

Named the team’s Director of Hockey Business Operations on August 15, 2002 …served as the general manager of the San Antonio Iguanas during the 2001-02 season,earning 2002 CHL Executive of the Year … a 1989 graduate of Texas Tech … spentnine seasons (1990-99) as the Assistant General Manager of the Double AA Midland

Rockhounds and the WPHL Odessa Jackalopes … during his tenure, the Rockhounds were named theTexas League Franchise of the Year in both 1991 and 1996 while the Jackalopes were twice honored as theWPHL Franchise of the Year (1997 and 1998) … was named the Assistant General Manager of the Iguanasin 1999 … after spending the 1999-2000 season with the Iguanas, he spent one season as the ExecutiveDirector of the Texas-Louisiana Baseball League … then re-joined the Iguanas in the summer of 2001.

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Originally the Utah Starzz, one of the league’s original eight franchise,the San Antonio Silver Stars are entering their fourthseason in the Alamo City … one of 14 teams that makeup the WNBA … the Silver Stars are led by head coach

and general manger Dan Hughes who is in his secondseason at the helm … the 2005 Silver Stars roster included four

current or former WNBA All-Stars (Marie Ferdinand, ShannonJohnson, Nikki McCray and Wendy Palmer-Daniel) ... there wasalso quite a bit of youth making up the 2005 squad … KatieFeenstra, the eighth overall pick in the 2005 WNBA Draft, shined in

her rookie season being named to the WNBA’s All-Rookie Team and finishing second in Rookie ofthe Year voting … Shyra Ely, San Antonio’s second round pick (14th overall), made great strides

throughout the season and was rewarded with being inserted into the starting lineup in 11 of the final 14 games …Kendra Wecker, the 2005 Big 12 Player of the Year and San Antonio’s first round pick (fourth overall), missed theentire season with a torn ACL … after a breakout year in 2004, LaToya Thomas missed the bulk of the seasonwith a shoulder injury ... the roster had a Texas flavor featuring San Antonio’s own Tai Dillard along with formerUniversity of Texas standout Edna Campbell … the Silver Stars were well represented internationally as well withHungarian star Dalma Ivanyi and Bernadette Ngoyisa from Congo … the Silver Stars are strongly committed anddedicated to serving the San Antonio community through various community and outreach programs that positivelyinfluence people’s lives and promote the importance of a healthy, active lifestyle … since coming to the Alamo Citythe team’s players and coaches have made over 400 appearances in the San Antonio Community … the WNBAwas created on April 24, 1996 when the NBA Board of Governors approved the concept for the women’s league… the league’s first game was played in June of 1997 and since that time theWNBA has become the top women’s league in the world … the WNBA’s 34-gameregular season schedule runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day .. for moreinformation on the Silver Stars please contact Kris Davis at (210) 444-5738.

CLARISSA DAVIS-WRIGHTSILCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Serves as the chief operating officer and alternate governor for the San Antonio Silver Stars … now in her fifth year with Spurs Sports & Entertainment … manages the day-to-daybusiness for the Silver Stars … was the driving force behind the effort to bring the WNBA toSan Antonio … spent her first two years with SS&E working to create awareness andexcitement about women’s basketball in the community … her efforts paid off when the SilverStars launched their inaugural season in the SBC Center in May 2003 … a San Antonio native … was a standoutplayer at John Jay High School … went on to enjoy an All-American collegiate career at the University of Texas …earned the Naismith Award in both her sophomore and senior seasons … spent seven seasons playingprofessionally in Italy, Japan, and Turkey … in 1997 returned to the United States, playing three seasons in the nowdefunct American Basketball League … finished her playing career in 1999 after spending the season with thePhoenix Mercury in the WNBA … a long-time member of the U.S. Women’s National Team … was namedSouthwest Conference Athlete of the Decade for the 1980’s … inducted into the Texas Basketball Hall of Fame,the University of Texas Hall of Honors, the San Antonio Women’s Hall of Fame, the San Antonio Sports Hall of Fameand the Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame … in 2001 was named one of San Antonio Business Journal’s 40 under40 Rising Stars … serves on the Board of Directors for the Spurs Foundation, KLRN-TV, Southwest Mental HealthCenter and USA Basketball … is the founder of TEAMXPRESS Foundation - whose mission is to empower girlsthrough sports by providing positive role models, encouraging literacy, goal setting and community volunteerism; andcreating opportunities for girls to participate in basketball as a summertime activity … earned a bachelor’s degree incommunications from the University of Texas in 1989 … has been married to Jerald for 13 years.

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DAN HUGHES HEAD COACH & GENERAL MANAGER

Named head coach of the Silver Stars on January 4, 2005, and was later given generalmanager duties on August 25, 2005 … oversees the basketball operations staff, rosterdevelopment and all player acquisitions while also coaching the team on the floor …played an integral part in drafting Kendra Wecker and Shyra Ely as well as orchestratinga trade with the Connecticut Sun to bring Katie Feenstra to San Antonio … brings over20 years of coaching experience to the Alamo City … served as the head coach of the Cleveland Rockers from2000-03 earning WNBA Coach of the Year honors in 2001 … the 2001 Rockers team were one of the bestdefensive teams in the history of the WNBA holding opponents to 55.9 ppg, first in league history, and a 38.1%field goal percentage, second in league history … guided the Rockers to three playoff appearances … took overas head coach of the Charlotte Sting midway through the 1999 season leading the Sting to their first everplayoff series win … a native of Lowell, Ohio has coached at nearly every level in the Buckeye State … servedas the assistant coach with the University of Toledo’s women’s basketball program (1996-97) and men’sbasketball program (1991-96) … has also served assistant coaching stints with the men’s teams at MountUnion College (1982-84) and (1985-91) and Baldwin-Wallace College (1984-85) … graduated with a degree inphysical education and history from Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio, in 1977 … received a master’sin education from Miami University of Ohio in 1978 … he and his wife, Mary, have two children, Sara and Bryce.

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