Misti's Pictures: 10/27 Spurs vs Mavs

missmyzte · Last edited by missmyzte on Wed Nov 01, 2006 2:49 am; edited 1 time in total

Beno on the bench

Timmy D warming up

TP laughs as he practices his FT's

A very ... uh ... interesting stretch routine

TP works on his shot

TP

Eric Williams (I think??)

Cutie alert - Udrih and RoHo together on the bench

Bruce talks to the kids from Bruce's Buddies

Duncan signing Jackie's game ticket and getting ready to yell at the guy next to us

Francisco Elson

TP

Jackie (Blondie)

Dallas

Timmy D's up Dirk

Ginobili disagrees with the ref's call

Del Harris and Avery Johnson

RoHo!!!

Bowen and TP greet AJ

Misti (me) and Jackie
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missmyzte · Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 6:31 am Post subject:

Jackie and I were sitting directly behind the Mavs bench, about 5 feet away from Avery Johnson (that was dangerous!). Our waiter, Steve, offered to get us beer so we could throw it at AJ, but we refrained.

We got to talk to most of the guys before the game. Matt Bonner came out of the locker room and looked around like, "Someone, please, ask for my autograph." I think he signed for one kid. He did have one good move in the game where he had a one-handed bank shot that was nice.

Bruce Bowen talked with the kids from Bowen's Buddies for a while. Jackie told him that 14Dave said hi, he said, "Who?" Jackie said, "The guy that does the wallpapers for you" and then he knew who Dave was. He said thanks!

When Tim Duncan came by, we yelled out "Crucian Shaman!". He smiled. He yelled at the guy next to us though, he said, "You and your buddy across the way are going to ruin it for everyone." You could tell they were collecting autographs to sell them and TD was not happy about it.

I didn't know who Francisco Elson was before the game (I think Jackie got his autograph) but we certainly did by the end, wow! He had a fabulous game. He walked by us after the end of the game when we were talking to Greg Moore, we congratulated him. I kept calling him KG because he looks a lot like KG.

Michael Finley missed the game because he had the flu. I saw Beno Udrih sitting on the bench so I went over to talk to him. He remembered me from meeting on the sidewalk in LA, we talked about the luncheon a bit but then security told me I had to go back by the railing by the lockerroom.

A few minutes later, Horry was sitting next to Beno on the bench. I went back there and the same security guy told me I had to leave again, but Robert saw me so I got to talk to him. He mentioned that he's working on creating an official website - I can't wait to see what that looks like.

Tony Parker was the sweetest he's ever been. He saw me and asked how I was doing and how my summer was. I told him the Spurs are coming to LA for back-to-back games, he said, "Oh yeah, in December." (he must know because of Eva). I told him I'd be there and he said, "Of course!" Then he continued signing autographs and when he was all done, he came back to me and said, "I'll see you in December." Isn't he too cute??
Oh yeah - 14Dave, we told him you said hi.

Manu Ginobili, as he always does, signed every autograph. When he got close, I yelled out, "The Butcher!" He got a big smile on his face. I asked him when we'd see him on his forums again, he admitted that it's been a while since he's been on there but hopefully soon.

Our seats were incredibly good, I had thought they were 4th row seats but apparently the first row is the 4th row so we were basically courtside. At halftime, Bruce came up to Avery Johnson and gave him a big BEAR HUG and make a comment about bear hug defense. I almost fell over laughing.

Great game, GREAT win!
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SLO Fafmaschine · Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 10:19 am Post subject:

Casey · Joined: 06 Sep 2006 Posts: 294 Location: San Antonio

Awesome pics. Sounds like you guys had a great time at the game. thumbs up

Blondie · Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 2:10 pm Post subject:

Let me tell you Elson and Williams are THE NICEST guys too...........

Williams signed my ticket and it didnt come out good and he saw me kind of looking at it so he grabbed someone elses pen and signed ont eh white part again so I could see it better. Not too many guys would do that........
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14dave · Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 2:21 pm Post subject:

Thanx ladies for my hello to Bruce and TP!! Oh you had some good seat, it must be awesome to watch a game so close from the court.
I will try to come in April for the Playoffs, I want to meet you and cheer our spurs!!! mhihi

I just have to improve my english! lol
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oiboyz · Joined: 11 Oct 2002 Posts: 221

What beautiful pictures, and what a great game report! Misti's always good for that kind of thing. smile

Thank you!

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SAmikep · Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 4:26 pm Post subject:

Why is it that Jackie and Misti get better looking...and I just get old! bang

Great job ladies.

Props also to Timmy D for calling out those autograph whores.
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Blondie · Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 4:59 pm Post subject:

Oh I forgot to mention when Elson signed my ticket I told him I really enjoyed his skit at the tip off luncheon - I said I would never be able to go to the movies wihtout laughing again...... He thought it was funny.
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SsKSpurs21 · Joined: 31 Aug 2006 Posts: 237 Location: Pop's Dog House

how did yall get their autographs? do yall go before the game and how long before the game? do you need some kind of pass to get to the signing area? this is amazing! you get to see tony tim and manu! insane! clap

Blondie · Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 7:18 pm Post subject:

We had row 4 seats which is actually the first row right behind the visiting players bench. That allows you to come in at 5:30 through the VIP entrance. I think because it is pre-season the guys were signing a lot more autographs than I have ever seen them do before.
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Blondie · Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 7:36 pm Post subject:

mandelyn78753 · Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 9:00 pm Post subject:

Awesome, thanks for the review and pictures :D
Sounds like y'all had a great time.
Saw the game on TV.
Can't wait til Thursday for the opener. wink smile

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