Spurs Starter: Thursday, April 18

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Mar 7, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich stands on the / Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Happy Thursday, Por Vida fans. Welcome to your morning Spurs Starter.

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Until then, here are some headlines:

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THE NEWS

READ: Gregg Popovich's Silver-Lining Success of a Season

The San Antonio Spurs finished the year once again near the bottom of the Western Conference, but despite the trials and tribulations they faced, their year under Gregg Popovich had its moments, which made for a silver-lining type of success that they can build on in the offseason.

LOOK: Jeremy Sochan Leaves Generous Tip to Uber Driver

After making small talk with an Uber driver who didn't realize his passenger was Jeremy Sochan, the Spurs' power forward felt compelled to leave a $200 tip to help support his family. (Via Jeff Garcia, KENS 5)

CHECK OUT: Survey Shows Peter J. Holt Among 'Most Likeable' NBA Owners

While NBA owners aren't commonly in the limelight, they do play a large role in their team's success. Luckily for San Antonio Spurs owner Peter J. Holt — who is still relatively unknown among the young team's fanbase — he's well liked by the fans that do recognize him.

May 16, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum (right) congratulates San Antonio Spurs owner Peter J. Holt after his team won the NBA Draft Lottery. / David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

READ: Spurs Confirm Plans to Explore Downtown Relocation

When the University of Texas at San Antonio decided to vacate its downtown property — currently home to the Institute of Texas Cultures — rumors speculated that the Spurs could inquire about moving their new arena there, and after further information was requested, Spurs Sports & Entertainment denied the query, but gave away key information in the process. (Via Michael Karlis, San Antonio Current)

THE DRAFT

The 2024 NBA Draft is 69 days away, and set to take place over the course of two days — a new format — from Wednesday, June 26 to Thursday, June 27.

Currently, Bleacher Report has the San Antonio Spurs selecting Kentucky's Reed Shepard with the No. 3 overall pick and Serbian Club KK Crvena Zvezda's Nikola Topic with the No. 7 overall pick in the first round.

In the second round, San Antonio is projected to select Purdue's Zach Edey with the No. 33 overall pick and German Club Ratiopharm Ulm's Pacome Dadiet with the No. 44 overall pick.

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THE CLOSER

it's all about the fans 🫶 pic.twitter.com/6sI0Fy7t8T

— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) April 15, 2024