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The Frost Bank Center Announcement

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SAN ANTONIO (July 12, 2023) –&nbsp;Legends is seeking to hire full-time employees for Victory Capital Performance Center at The Rock at La Cantera with four new job fairs. Legends is a global premium experience company that will be managing catering and events at the Victory Capital Performance Center once construction is completed later this summer.&nbsp;

The job fairs will be held at the Drury Inn at 15086 IH-10 West in San Antonio on the following dates:&nbsp;

Representatives from Legends will be recruiting for administration, sales and food and beverage positions. Position offers will be given on the spot to qualified candidates during the job fairs. Enhanced fringe benefits will be available to full-time staff, such as access to the Employee Assistant Program, 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical insurance and commuter savings program.&nbsp;

Candidates can begin applying at&nbsp;Legends.Net/Careers. For any further questions, please contact&nbsp;legendsstaffing@legends.net.&nbsp;

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.

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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LEGENDS HOSTS JOB FAIRS FOR NEW POSITIONS AT THE ROCK AT LA CANTERA

SAN ANTONIO (June 9, 2023) –&nbsp;The Spurs Fan Shop, the official retail store of the San Antonio Spurs, is moving to a new location this fall, which will be announced at a later date. As part of the move, the Spurs Fan Shop at The Shops at La Cantera will close its doors on Friday, June 9, after four years at that location.&nbsp;

Fans can continue to purchase their favorite team merchandise at the Spurs Fan Shop at the AT&T Center and online at&nbsp;spursfanshop.com. The Post-Up, a streetside Spurs shop, will make stops throughout San Antonio and Austin all summer. Follow the Spurs on social media for more locations, dates and times as they become available.

Fans with existing pick-up orders will receive an email from the Spurs Fan Shop about alternate pick-up locations or shipping options, or they can email&nbsp;support@spursfanshop.com&nbsp;with questions about their orders.&nbsp;&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. 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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SPURS LA CANTERA FAN SHOP IS MOVING TO A NEW LOCATION THIS FALL

SAN ANTONIO (June 8, 2023) –&nbsp;The San Antonio Spurs announced today they are hosting an official Spurs draft watch party on Thursday, June 22 at the AT&T Center. Fans are invited to watch the 2023 NBA Draft live from within the arena as the Spurs make their first number one draft selection in 26 years. Tickets are free and required for entry but do not guarantee access, as entry will be granted on a first come, first served basis until capacity is reached.&nbsp;

Tickets are now available while supplies last at&nbsp;Spurs.com/draft. Season ticket members will receive a special invitation that includes early access to the arena.&nbsp;Season ticket deposits are being accepted now on&nbsp;Spurs.com.

The official Spurs draft watch party will stream live coverage of the 2023 NBA Draft from ESPN, including the Spurs number one overall pick, inside the arena until 9:30 p.m. The official afterparty kicks off at 8:30 p.m. in the ULTRA Club where fans can enjoy live music from E7 Band and continue to watch the draft broadcast until the Spurs make the 33rd&nbsp;overall pick.&nbsp;

Thursday, June 22 at 6 p.m. at the AT&T Center

SAN ANTONIO SPURS INVITE AUSTIN FANS TO WATCH PARTY TO CELEBRATE NO. 1 PICK IN THE NBA DRAFT

Free Watch Party Presented by Ticketmaster Will Mark Spurs Highest Overall Pick in 26 Years

AUSTIN (June 8, 2023) –&nbsp;The San Antonio Spurs announced today they are hosting an official Spurs draft watch party in Austin on Thursday, June 22 at&nbsp;Armadillo Den. Fans are invited to watch the 2023 NBA Draft live from the South Austin bar as the Spurs make their first number one draft selection in 26 years. Entry is free and while RSVP is not required, fans will receive a free drink ticket with RSVP while supplies last. Fans can RSVP at&nbsp;Spurs.com/draft.&nbsp;

The official Spurs draft watch party in Austin will stream live coverage of the 2023 NBA Draft from ESPN including the Spurs first-round number one pick, 33rd&nbsp;overall pick in the second round and 44th&nbsp;overall pick. Fans are invited to stay for the remainder of the draft to enjoy the live music that starts at 8:30 p.m., until close at 12 a.m.&nbsp;

Thursday, June 22 at 6 p.m. at Armadillo Den

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SAN ANTONIO SPURS HOST WATCH PARTY AT THE AT&T CENTER TO CELEBRATE NO. 1 PICK IN THE NBA DRAFT

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 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.”

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

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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.