The Top 30 NBA Spurs: Stephen Jackson, Willie Anderson

San Antonio Express-News

Thirty years ago the Spurs played their first season in the NBA after being one of four teams from the American Basketball Association to join the older league. To commemorate this anniversary, on Sundays the Express-News will recognize our selections as the 30 greatest NBA Spurs. Here are Nos. 29 and 30:

30. Stephen Jackson, 2001-03: Though he played only two seasons with the Spurs, a total of 103 regular-season games, it was Jackson's outstanding play during the team's NBA championship run in 2003 that earned him a spot on this list. The ultra-competitive Jackson, a 6-foot-8 shooting guard, averaged 12.8 points in 24 playoff games during that title run. It was his willingness to take — and make — big shots in big games that most endeared him to Spurs fans and coaches alike. During the 2002-03 season, he averaged 11.8 points and 3.6 rebounds.

29. Willie Anderson, 1988-95: Anderson played seven seasons with the Spurs and averaged 13.2 points and 4.0 rebounds in 451 games. He made an immediate impact after the Spurs made him their No. 1 draft pick in 1988, leading the team in scoring during his rookie season, 1988-89, with an average of 18.6 points per game. He also led the Spurs in scoring in 10 playoff games that season, averaging 20.5 points. The 6-foot-7 shooting guard from the University of Georgia ranks 10th on the Spurs' list of NBA games played.

- Mike Monroe

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The question is who will be #1 Duncan or Robinson?

My bet is Duncan.He is a better player than David and so he had a better career.

SpursFanIsrael wrote:The question is who will be #1 Duncan or Robinson?

My bet is Duncan.He is a better player than David and so he had a better career.

If Ice hadn't played for the Spurs the franchise would not have survived the ABA so Ice is the greatest Spur ever......ok DRob or Tim are acceptable. Artis Gilmore better be on there. Johnny Moore for sure, Larry Kenon, I bet the put AJ on there Terry Cummings should be. Who else?

Sean Elliot is a must as well.James Silas too.

SpursFanIsrael wrote:Sean Elliot is a must as well.James Silas too.

agreed 100%

SpursFanIsrael wrote:The question is who will be #1 Duncan or Robinson?

My bet is Duncan.He is a better player than David and so he had a better career.

Did you watch D Rob play?

So early on in TD's career to proclaim his better, at present if TD finished today he has one more champioinship over DR and thats it... even without having watched both have a look at the numbers.

Also the only thing that DR has been looked down on for is the schooling from the Dream.... Duncan has not yet had to one on one mark a HOF, usually that assignment falls on the support crew (which it should)

I am a big fan of both but D Rob should not be discounted so easily.... along with Vinni Del

Off the top of my head...
Top 30 Spurs (NBA only)


1. Tim Duncan
2. David Robinson
3. George Gervin
4. Sean Elliott
5. Terry Cummings
6. James Silas
7. Tony Parker
8. Johnny Moore
9. Artis Gilmore
10. Mike Mitchell
11. Larry Kenon
12. Mark Olberding
13. Manu Ginobili
14. Dennis Rodman
15. Avery Johnson
16. Billy Paultz
17. Bruce Bowen
18. Alvin Robertson
19. Mario Elie
20. Terry Porter
21. Dominique Wilkins
22. Gene Banks
23. Willie Anderson
24. Rod Strickland
25. Steve Smith
26. Derek Anderson
27. Moses Malone
28. Mike Gale
29. Frank Brickowski
30. Ron Brewer

Glad they started out with a couple of Character guys.

Tim may be the more accomplished player but David is still the ultimate Spur. Robinson should be #1.