NBA action is heading to Austin.
Driving the news: The San Antonio Spurs will travel up the freeway to Austin for a pair of games on April 6 and 8 at the Moody Center, the franchise announced Wednesday.
- To note : To mark the team’s 50th season, Spurs will also play in Mexico City in mid-December.
The big picture: Culturally, geographically and economically, the Spurs are uniquely positioned to cultivate a robust mega-region from Mexico to Austin.
Yes, but: Try to name three current Spurs.
More more more : We can still encourage Pop.
What they say : Austin’s commitment is to “encourage the next generation of fans”, said RC Buford, CEO of Spurs Sports & Entertainment.
And after: Tickets for the Austin games will go on sale in late September.
- Plus: Tim will be the presenter for Manu’s induction into the NBA Hall of Fame in Massachusetts in September; another chance for us to get nostalgic on the glory days of Spurs.
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