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LAREDO (June 1, 2023) –&nbsp;For the first time ever, the San Antonio Spurs announced that they are partnering with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Laredo (BGC of Laredo) to host Spurs Youth Basketball League in all three of their locations this summer. Presented by Pizza Hut, the league begins on Tuesday, June 20,&nbsp;and will run for six weeks on weekdays.&nbsp;Registration is now open to Laredo youth and volunteer coaches at&nbsp;bgcsports.com. As part of registration, each athlete will receive a SYBL jersey. Registered coaches will receive special training to learn new tools and help foster a positive learning environment for each athlete.

“The Spurs Youth Basketball League embodies the core values of our Boys and Girls Club, so the partnering of our organizations to support the community makes great sense,” said George Beckelhymer, President of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Laredo. “Our board and staff are committed to continually bring increased programming and offerings to the girls and boys of our Clubs.”&nbsp;

Spurs Youth Basketball League is open to incoming kindergarteners to fifth graders and will teach athletes fundamental skill development, such as shooting, passing, ball-handling and defensive training by local registered volunteer coaches. Athletes will also have a chance to connect with friends and learn how to use sports to lead healthier lives in an environment that promotes a sense of belonging.&nbsp;

“After hosting a successful Spurs Youth Basketball League clinic in Laredo last December, our team wanted to bring a fun summer opportunity to local youth with access to basketball and safe spaces to play,” said Dr. Kara Allen, Chief Impact Officer for Spurs Sports & Entertainment. “This summer league will give over 300 children in Laredo unforgettable memories and a chance to develop their basketball skills.”&nbsp;

The BGC of Laredo provides a safe place for children to learn and grow, ongoing relationships with caring adult professionals, life-enhancing programs and character development experiences, as well as hope and opportunity for children in the Laredo community.&nbsp;

“We are excited to bring this incredible youth sports league to our Clubs in Laredo,” said Robert Eads, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Laredo. “Our collaboration with Spurs Youth Basketball League aligns with our continued commitment to deliver meaningful programming to local youth.”&nbsp;

As a Spurs Youth Basketball League and BGC of Laredo athlete, children must pledge to:

The Boys & Girls Club of Laredo's mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.

We are a family - a team - passionate about sports. We are passionate about what sports can do for our community - especially our youth. At the heart of it, we believe sports can provide a family with a common goal, and a hope for a better future. We are Spurs Give - the official 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of Spurs Sports & Entertainment. Since our founding in 1988, we have invested $32 million in our community. Through our players' passions, our grants, and our impact programs, we are changing lives and leaving a lasting impact. You give. We give. Spurs Give.

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SAN ANTONIO SPURS BRING THE SPURS YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE TO THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF LAREDO

SAN ANTONIO (May 24, 2023) –&nbsp;The San Antonio Spurs today announced that Kimberly Lewis, founder of investment management company KSL Resources, LLC, joined the Spurs investor group as a strategic partner. The transaction has closed and been approved by the NBA Board of Governors.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“We are excited to welcome one of San Antonio’s own to the Spurs investor group," said Peter J. Holt, SS&E managing partner. "Kim Lewis' business acumen and deep-rooted knowledge of our community brings immeasurable value to our organization. We look forward to learning from her as we strive to strengthen our organization and embark on our shared mission of enhancing community impact. Together, we are committed to making San Antonio an even better community where everyone can thrive.”

Lewis is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of KSL Resources, a diversified investment management company and family office in San Antonio. She is a Texas native and earned her bachelor’s in accounting from Texas A&M International University. She is active in philanthropy focusing on childhood education, responsible care for children and the arts. Lewis currently serves on the board of directors of The DoSeum and the San Antonio Museum of Art. She is a sponsor of The Charity Ball Association of San Antonio and has previously served as a board member for the Charity Ball Association and Respite Care of San Antonio.

“As a long-time resident of San Antonio, I am continuously inspired by the generosity and resilience of our community,” Lewis said. “Through my years of giving back, I understand the transformational power of investing in our city and the Spurs have made a profound impact on our community. It is an honor to join the investor group of this exceptional organization. I am eager to contribute to their continued success and to help further advance San Antonio in meaningful ways.”

Peter J. Holt assumed the Spurs Chairman role in March of 2019 and was named Managing Partner in June 2021. Peter and his sister, Corinna Holt Richter, represent the family on the organization’s board of managers. The Holt family remains the largest shareholder of the San Antonio Spurs.&nbsp;

Guggenheim Securities, LLC acted as the financial advisor on the transaction.

Spurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E) is a value-based and community-centric sports and entertainment company that provides premier live and global digital experiences for fans across a portfolio of three teams and two venues – all supported by a passionate staff of more than 1,000 full and part-time employees. SS&E owns and operates the San Antonio Spurs (NBA), Austin Spurs (NBA G League), and San Antonio FC (USL), as well as manages the day-to-day operations of the AT&T Center, Toyota Field and STAR Complex. In November 2021, SS&E broke ground on The Rock at La Cantera, a multi-phase $500 million legacy project that will extend across 45 acres and feature a human performance research center, 22-acre park, a community outdoor event plaza and space for medical, hospitality and office use. The campus will be home to the new Victory Capital Performance Center, a state-of-the-art training facility for the San Antonio Spurs, which is scheduled to open late summer of 2023. The SS&E investor group is led by Managing Partner Peter J. Holt.

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SAN ANTONIO SPURS INTRODUCE KIMBERLY LEWIS AS NEW STRATEGIC PARTNER

SAN ANTONIO (May 16, 2023) –&nbsp;The San Antonio Spurs today announced that Paul Viera, founder of global investment firm EARNEST Partners, has joined the Spurs investor group as a strategic partner and a member of the board of managers. Viera’s acquisition of an equity stake in the Spurs has been approved by the NBA Board of Governors and closed today.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“Paul is an exceptional business leader and we are excited to welcome him to the San Antonio Spurs investor group,” said Peter J. Holt, SS&E managing partner. “Paul Viera brings a unique perspective and expertise to our organization and shares our commitment to integrity, success and community impact. His addition reaffirms our dedication to fostering diversity, promoting inclusion and building leaders and legacies. We are excited to work alongside Paul to achieve our shared vision for the future of the Spurs in San Antonio.”

Viera is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of EARNEST Partners, a global investment firm responsible for overseeing over $40 billion for municipalities, states, corporations, endowments, and universities. He earned a bachelor’s in economics from the University of Michigan, an MBA from the Harvard Business School, and has over 30 years of investment experience. Viera is based in Atlanta and serves as a board of director of Take-Two Interactive, publisher of NBA 2K, trustee of the Woodruff Arts Center and a member of its investment committee, board member of National Center for Civil and Human Rights, and member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the Harvard Business School Board of Dean Advisors.

“The San Antonio Spurs are a revered organization and I am honored to join Peter J. Holt and the other strategic partners as part of their investor group,” Viera said. “From the outset, I was drawn to the organization's unique commitment to impact and building a more equitable community for everyone. The team's leadership is elite, from their managing partner to the front office to the coaches, and I am thrilled to be joining such a winning organization. As someone who loves the game of basketball, I can’t wait to be a part of the excitement and energy on and off the court.”

Peter J. Holt assumed the Spurs Chairman role in March of 2019 and was named Managing Partner in June 2021. Peter and his sister, Corinna Holt Richter, represent the family on the organization’s board of managers. The Holt family remains the largest shareholder of the San Antonio Spurs. Since 2021, Sixth Street, a leading global investment firm, Michael Dell, CEO and founder of Dell Technologies, and Joe Gebbia, Airbnb Co-Founder and Chairman of&nbsp;Airbnb.org, and have joined the Spurs investor group as strategic partners.

“We are forever grateful to our investors who have empowered us to thrive and become a beloved part of the San Antonio community,” said Peter J. Holt. “The Holt family is excited to continue working with all of our investors to innovate for the future and uphold our commitment to community impact.”

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SAN ANTONIO SPURS INTRODUCE PAUL VIERA AS NEW STRATEGIC PARTNER

SAN ANTONIO (May 8, 2023) –&nbsp;Spurs Sports Academy is celebrating its 50th&nbsp;anniversary of Spurs Summer Basketball Camps and inviting youth athletes to register for camps in San Antonio and Austin. Presented by Gatorade, this fun and competitive basketball learning experience is ideal for kids who want to learn the basics of basketball or are looking to improve their skills.&nbsp;Registration is now open at&nbsp;spurssportsacademy.com/summercamps.

The camps are open to children ages 6 to 18 and will help athletes hone their basketball skills while experiencing daily Spurs values and character development conversations. This is a foundation of the Spurs Sports & Entertainment organization’s goal to build leaders and legacies in the community.

Select Spurs Summer Basketball Camps include special guest appearances with a Spurs player, Spurs assistant coach, former player or Coyote. As a part of registration, each camper will receive a commemorative Spurs Camp Team Memory Mate – an 8x10 photo of the athlete with a Spurs championship trophy and Spurs camp team.

Spurs Summer Basketball Camps offers six options:

For 50 years, the San Antonio Spurs have been committed to being a presence in nearby communities and the lives of surrounding youth. The Spurs Summer Basketball Camps started, and have continued, with a goal to develop young athletes while inspiring lifelong memories and character development through competition. Many campers have participated in the summer camps since they were in elementary school through their high school graduation, helping build lifelong Spurs basketball fans.

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SPURS SPORTS ACADEMY ANNOUNCES 2023 SPURS SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMPS IN SAN ANTONIO AND AUSTIN

SAN ANTONIO (May 8, 2023) –&nbsp;The NBA today announced that forward Jeremy Sochan has been selected to the 2022-23 NBA All-Rookie Second Team. Sochan becomes the 11th player in Spurs franchise history to receive All-Rookie honors&nbsp;and the first since Kawhi Leonard in 2011-12.&nbsp;

The 2023 Rising Star averaged 11.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 26.0 minutes in 56 games. Sochan ranked fifth among first-year players in assists (142), while also finishing seventh in games started (53), 10th in rebounds (295) and 13th in points (614). He shot 45.3% from the field, scored 20-or-more points six times and recorded two double-doubles. Sochan led the team in rebounds in 10 games, steals 11 times and blocks in 12 contests.

A native of Poland-England, he is one of six rookies to have at least 600 points, 200 rebounds and 100 assists, despite missing 26 games due to injury. He finished the season ranked in eight rookie top-10 categories.&nbsp;

Sochan joins Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren, Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason, Pistons guard Jaden Ivey and Rockets forward Jabari Smith on the 2022-23 Kia NBA All-Rookie Second Team.&nbsp;

The 2022-23 All-Rookie First Team consists of Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler, Indiana Pacers guard/forward Bennedict Mathurin, Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray and Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams.

The media voting panel selected five players for the NBA All-Rookie First Team and five players for the NBA All-Rookie Second Team at any position. Players received two points for each First Team vote and one point for each Second Team vote.

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Jeremy Sochan 2nd Team All Rookie 2022-23

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JEREMY SOCHAN NAMED TO 2022-23 NBA ALL-ROOKIE TEAM

SAN ANTONIO (April 4, 2023) –&nbsp;In celebration of Spurs Week in Austin, Spurs Give and the Austin Parks Foundation (APF) are donating nearly $500,000 to launch “Play ATX,” a multi-year program dedicated to renovating parks and basketball courts throughout the city of Austin. To tip off the program, a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at Dove Springs District Park to unveil a newly renovated basketball court on Tuesday, April 4. Following the ceremony, a basketball clinic will be held with 50 youth athletes from nearby schools.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“We are so excited and grateful to partner with the Spurs for this special program,” said Colin Wallis, CEO of Austin Parks Foundation. “Our Parks & Recreation Department is severely underfunded and partnerships like this help amplify our work and allow us to make much-needed improvements to our city’s parks. Outdoor activities, such as playing basketball, are so important, not only to foster a sense of community but for the tremendous physical and mental health benefits.”&nbsp;

Spurs Give and APF are working in partnership with the City of Austin and Austin Parks and Recreation Department to create safe play spaces and foster active lifestyles for families by rebuilding, refurbishing and updating community parks and basketball courts. Improvements to the basketball court at Dove Springs District Park include resurfacing and restriping the court, replacing the goals, and new benches and lights.&nbsp;

“Through creative collaboration and teamwork with Austin Parks Foundation and the Spurs, the newly refurbished basketball court is a wonderful addition to Dove Springs District Park,” said Austin Parks and Recreation’s Director Kimberly McNeeley. “Thank you to our partners who worked closely with the Parks and Recreation Department and community to make this court a reality.”&nbsp;

Play ATX is an expansion of the Spurs Give program “Play SA,” which began in San Antonio in 2020. The San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department and Spurs Give teamed up with a goal of renovating parks most in need in each of the city's 10 districts. Projects have ranged from revamped basketball courts to a skate park to upgraded playgrounds. Play SA is in its third year and has completed 11 renovations.

“At SS&E we invest our time and resources in building leaders and legacies both on and off the court,” said Dr. Kara Allen, Chief Impact Officer for Spurs Sports & Entertainment. “We’re honored to get to do this work in Austin with incredible partners like the Austin Parks and Recreation Department who, like us, understand the importance of safe spaces for children and families to heal and play.”

For 30 years, Austin Parks Foundation (APF) has been connecting people and parks. APF is dedicated to partnering with our community to enhance people’s lives by improving our public parks, trails and green spaces through volunteerism, innovative programming, advocacy and financial support. APF’s goal is to improve Austin’s parks by building community through our parks with people at the forefront of our work.

APF’s programming and strategic vision are aimed at helping to fill the funding and resource gap for our parks, and we strive to ensure that every Austinite has access to well-kept parks, trails and green spaces no matter their neighborhood.

APF’s community-initiated grants have distributed nearly $4 million since 2006, and the group’s annual flagship volunteer event, It’s My Park Day, results in an average of $650,000 in volunteer labor each year. APF is a presenting partner and beneficiary of the Austin City Limits Music Festival at Zilker Metropolitan Park and empowers neighbors all over the city to create a parks system that serves their needs. For more information, please visit&nbsp;www.austinparks.org.

About City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department

Austin Parks and Recreation seeks to inspire our community to learn, play, protect and connect by creating diverse programs and experiences in sustainable natural spaces and public places. This City of Austin Department protects and maintains parkland, urban forest, and trails as well as offering sports, recreation, educational enrichment, arts programs, cultural opportunities, and nature and aquatic activities for Austinites. For more information visit AustinTexas.gov/Parks

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SPURS GIVE LAUNCHES ‘PLAY ATX’ FOCUSED ON RENOVATING COMMUNITY PLAY SPACES IN AUSTIN

SAN ANTONIO (March 31, 2023) –&nbsp;The San Antonio Spurs today announced NERD Focus as the official energy drink partner of the Spurs and AT&T Center. The nootropics infused energy drink was originally founded by a University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) student in 2006 and it will now be sold throughout AT&T Center at all in-arena events. Fans will also get to visit the newly branded NERD Focus Drink MKT that is open at Section 122 and features the latest NERD flavors.

NERD built its early following through distribution across Texas college and university campuses. The drink has distinguished itself from competitors in the energy drink field with its proprietary formula that relies on smarter and safer ingredients to support mental acuity and focus.

“We welcome the opportunity to partner with a cutting-edge brand like NERD Focus that aligns with our organization’s commitment to innovation and excellence,” said Katrina Palanca, VP of Global Partnerships for Spurs Sports & Entertainment. “Rooted in San Antonio, both the Spurs and NERD represent the potential for growth and success on a global scale. We’re excited to see how their superior product will ignite the fan experience at Spurs games and all AT&T Center events for many seasons to come.”

“As a brand that was founded in San Antonio, Texas, we couldn’t be more excited to be partnering up with the San Antonio Spurs. To be the Official Energy Drink of a world-class organization in the same city where “The Original Think Drink” was formulated is just awesome!” says&nbsp;Beverage USA Co-Founder, Rocco LaVista. He continues, “We have a lot of loyal NERD Focus consuming Spurs fans in San Antonio. We’re really proud to be able to announce this partnership.”&nbsp;

The NERD Drink MKT features seamless contactless mobile payment technology that allows fans to make their purchases through the Spurs app. Fans of the energy drink can look forward to seeing many NERD in-game promotions, activations and free merchandise and apparel giveaways next Spurs season. The partnership will also include various TV and arena branding signage displays as well as a NERD presence on the Spurs social media accounts.&nbsp;

In 2006, a student at the University of Texas at San Antonio on the path to med school witnessed his colleagues rely on highly caffeinated energy drinks with potentially dangerous ingredients to increase mental stamina and focus. With the help of his professors, they created a “Think Drink” and within weeks, had students lining up outside of his campus apartment to purchase his new drink – NERD Focus. NERD™ became established and began selling on college campuses in Texas directly to students, building a grassroots network of distributors and fans. After creating a very loyal following at Texas universities and local retailers, NERD™ was acquired by Beverage USA in 2020 to invest into scaling the beverage brand nationwide. For more information about NERD Focus, visit&nbsp;NERDFocus.com&nbsp;and follow us on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Twitter, and&nbsp;Instagram.&nbsp;

Spurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E) is a value-based and community-centric sports and entertainment company that provides premier live and global digital experiences for fans across a portfolio of three teams and two venues – all supported by a passionate staff of more than 1,000 full and part-time employees. SS&E owns and operates the San Antonio Spurs (NBA), Austin Spurs (NBA G League), and San Antonio FC (USL), as well as manages the day-to-day operations of the AT&T Center, Toyota Field and STAR Complex. The SS&E investor group is led by Managing Partner Peter J. Holt.

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SAN ANTONIO SPURS ANNOUNCE NERD FOCUS AS OFFICIAL ENERGY DRINK PARTNER

SAN ANTONIO (March 29, 2023)&nbsp;– The San Antonio Spurs teamed up with Ashley to donate and deliver brand-new furniture to Youth Center of Texas (YCOT), a residential facility providing holistic support to survivors of child sex trafficking yesterday, March 28. Earlier this month, YCOT staff hand-selected the furniture with their residents’ needs in mind during a shopping trip to Ashley, an official Spurs partner. Spurs players Tre Jones and Doug McDermott helped deliver new furniture items including eight beds and mattresses, a kitchen table, dressers and more, and spent the day getting to know the residents. They joined the residents in potting plants and decorating the pots for added decoration throughout the facility.

YCOT was founded in December 2019 to provide a safe transition home to victims of child sex trafficking, many of whom have never had a home. Since its inception, YCOT has successfully provided immediate physical and emotional care for hundreds of survivors, including access to on-site trauma-informed counseling, legal advocacy, case management and financial literacy classes. In 2022 alone, YCOT provided services to more than 100 survivors.

“We are forever grateful to the San Antonio Spurs and Ashley for investing in these young women and their futures and for supporting our vision to end the generational cycle of childhood sexual exploitation by promoting community awareness and collaboration, and to restore hope and dignity for all survivors,” said Adriana McKinnon, President & CEO of YCOT.

As part of the furniture store’s “Purchase with Purpose” program, Ashley is partnering with the Spurs to meet YCOT’s needs. With every purchase made at Ashley, a donation is made to a community organization. The program brings purpose far beyond a simple sofa, bed or room refresh to each customer’s purchase.

“Our commitment to working with partners like the San Antonio Spurs towards well-being for those who need it most is unwavering,” said Meagan Miller, Senior Manager of Experience Marketing at Ashley HomeStore. “It is an honor to work with local charities like YCOT, who are on the frontlines working tirelessly to enhance and strengthen the lives of survivors.”

“The support and services that YCOT provides for its residents is truly awe-inspiring,” said Dr. Kara Allen, Chief Impact Officer for Spurs Sports & Entertainment. “We’re honored that, through our partnership with Ashley, we can champion the work YCOT is leading to protect and empower survivors. We hope the new furniture will help provide a small sense of home and comfort to survivors as they heal within YCOT’s safe spaces.”

Ashley is the nation’s largest supplier and retailer of furniture and mattresses with more than 1,000 retail showrooms worldwide. Like many Ashley locations, the four San Antonio-area locations are independently owned and operated with each store committed to giving back to the communities they serve. Among its national initiatives, Ashley established the Purchase with Purpose program to serve others and support the community at all levels of the organization. Purchase with Purpose creates the feeling of home, empowers worldwide healing, and brings life-changing love and hope to people who truly need it. For many years, Ashley has partnered with sports and community partners to bless people locally and globally. Through our Purchase with Purpose initiative, we want to be a blessing to the community and enact positive change through outreach and service.

We are a family - a team - passionate about sports. We are passionate about what sports can do for our community - especially our youth. At the heart of it, we believe sports can provide a family with a common goal, and a hope for a better future. We are Spurs Give - the official 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of Spurs Sports & Entertainment. Since our founding in 1988, we have invested $32 million in our community. Through our players' passions, our grants, and our impact programs, we are changing lives and leaving a lasting impact. You give. We give. Spurs Give.&nbsp;