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METRO: A Spurs fan leans out a window to watch the Spurs parade on Wednesday, June 18, 2003. (CARRIE J. JENSEN/STAFF) Photo: CARRIE J. JENSEN, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
(For 210SA) Eva Longoria takes pictures as Tony Parker greets fans during the Spurs victory parade in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, June 17, 2007. Photo: ALICIA WAGNER CALZADA, SPECIAL TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS -
(For 210SA) Placido Domingo sings at the Spurs victory parade in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, June 17, 2007. (ALICIA WAGNER CALZADA/ SPECIAL TO 210SA) Photo: ALICIA WAGNER CALZADA, SPECIAL TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS -
METOR - Thousands gather at the riverwlk and Commerce Street to cheer on David Robinson and Tim Duncan during the Spurs Parade Wed. June 18, 2003. KEVIN GEIL/STAFF Photo: KEVIN GEIL, EXPRESS-NEWS -
METRO - Manu Ginobili listens to the crowd cheer Wed. June 18, 2003 during the Spurs Parade on the Riverwalk. KEVIN GEIL/STAFF Photo: KEVIN GEIL, EXPRESS-NEWS -
METRO: Lori Perez, center, cheers for the Spurs as they pass by during the parade on the river on Wednesday, June 18, 2003. (CARRIE J. JENSEN/STAFF) Photo: CARRIE J. JENSEN, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
(For 210SA) Sarah Schriedel cheers during the Spurs victory parade in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, June 17, 2007. (ALICIA WAGNER CALZADA/ SPECIAL TO 210SA) Photo: ALICIA WAGNER CALZADA, SPECIAL TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS -
(For 210SA) Spurs victory parade in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, June 17, 2007. (ALICIA WAGNER CALZADA/ SPECIAL TO 210SA) Photo: ALICIA WAGNER CALZADA, SPECIAL TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS -
(For 210SA) Spurs victory parade in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, June 17, 2007. (ALICIA WAGNER CALZADA/ SPECIAL TO 210SA) Photo: ALICIA WAGNER CALZADA, SPECIAL TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS -
(For 210SA) Marybeth Thatcher cheers during the Spurs victory parade in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, June 17, 2007. (ALICIA WAGNER CALZADA/ SPECIAL TO 210SA) Photo: ALICIA WAGNER CALZADA, SPECIAL TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS -
(For 210SA) Spurs victory parade in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, June 17, 2007. (ALICIA WAGNER CALZADA/ SPECIAL TO 210SA) Photo: ALICIA WAGNER CALZADA, SPECIAL TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS -
Thelma Rodriguez and "Coco" dress for the San Antonio Spurs parade down the Riverwalk at the Arneson Theater in celebration of their fourth NBA Championship title on Sunday, June, 17, 2007. ( JERRY LARA STAFF ) Photo: JERRY LARA, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
METRO - Spurs fans cheer on Steve Kerr as he passes by Wed. June 18, 2003 during the Spurs Parade on the Riverwalk. KEVIN GEIL/STAFF Photo: KEVIN GEIL, EXPRESS-NEWS -
NEWS- Derek Villarreal, 14, hoists a replica of the Larry O'Brien trophy during the Spurs parade on the river walk. The Villarreal family cheered the barges on with their giant spur, a replica of the trophy, and a championship wrestling belt during the parade on the river walk in San Antonio, Texas on June 17, 2007. THAO NGUYEN/STAFF Photo: THAO NGUYEN, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
NEWS- Officer Rodney Aguilar, left, and his partner Justin Good stopped and talked to fan Jerry "The Ultimate Spur Warrior" Avitra, 43, on top of Augusta Street bridge early on while waiting for the Spurs parade to pass by on the river walk in San Antonio, Texas on June 17, 2007. THAO NGUYEN/STAFF Photo: THAO NGUYEN, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
Actress Eva Longoria ride the barge with her future husband, San Antonio Spurs Tony Parker, in back, as they their fourth NBA Championship title on Sunday, June, 17, 2007. ( JERRY LARA STAFF ) Photo: JERRY LARA, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
Placido Domingo, second from left, sings the national anthem during the San Antonio Spurs' river parade, celebrating winning the NBA Basketball Championship, in San Antonio, Sunday, June 17, 2007. Photo: Eric Gay, AP -
San Antonio Spurs fans celebrate during 2003 NBA Championship River Parade on Wednesday, June 18, 2003. ( JERRY LARA STAFF ) Photo: JERRY LARA, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
FOR METRO - Spurs' fans yell as members of the team pass during the victory parade Sunday June 17, 2007, at the River Center Lagoon (EDWARD A. ORNELAS/STAFF) Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
FOR METRO - Spurs' fans yell as members of the team pass during the victory parade Sunday June 17, 2007, at the River Center Lagoon (EDWARD A. ORNELAS/STAFF) Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
San Antonio Spurs Robert Horry addresses the crowd at the Arneson Theater during aparade down the Riverwalk in celebration of their fourth NBA Championship title on Sunday, June, 17, 2007. ( JERRY LARA STAFF ) Photo: JERRY LARA, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
Manu Ginobili rides during Spurs NBA Championship River Parade Saturday, June 25, 2005. Nicole Fruge/San Antonio Express News Photo: NICOLE FRUGE, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
A fan uses a makeshift megaphone during Spurs NBA Championship River Parade Saturday, June 25, 2005. Nicole Fruge/San Antonio Express News Photo: NICOLE FRUGE, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
FOR METRO - Spurs' forward Tim Duncan (21) and Bruce Bowen wave to the crowds during the victory parade Sunday June 17, 2007, at the River Center Lagoon (EDWARD A. ORNELAS/STAFF) Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
METRO Bruce Bowen holds the 1999 NBA championship trophy at the start of the NBA Championship celebration Wednesday, June 18, 2003, on the San Antonio River. GLORIA FERNIZ/STAFF Photo: GLORIA FERNIZ, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
METRO - Barges pass fans during the Spurs NBA Championship river parade on Sunday, June 17, 2007. Lisa Krantz/STAFF Photo: LISA KRANTZ, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
Carlos Lama waits to enter the Alamodome during the San Antonio Spurs celebration of their fourth NBA Championship title on Sunday, June, 17, 2007. ( JERRY LARA STAFF ) Photo: JERRY LARA, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
FOR METRO - Spurs' Tim Duncan and Bruce Bowen celebrate during the championship parade through the River Center Lagoon Saturday June 25, 2005. FOR PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
Diane Romero sports a picture of Manu Ginobili during the San Antonio Spurs celebration of their fourth NBA Championship title on Sunday, June, 17, 2007. She was outside the Alamodome. ( JERRY LARA STAFF ) Photo: JERRY LARA, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
FOR METRO - Spurs' forward Tim Duncan (21) and forward Bruce Bowen (12) take part in the victory parade Sunday June 17, 2007, at the River Center Lagoon (EDWARD A. ORNELAS/STAFF) Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
METRO - Fans wait for barges to pass during the Spurs NBA Championship river parade on Sunday, June 17, 2007. Lisa Krantz/STAFF Photo: LISA KRANTZ, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
METRO - Eric Ledesma wears the Spurs logo shaved in his head during the Spurs Championship Parade Sunday, June 17, 2007 on the San Antonio River. BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/STAFF Photo: BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS NEWS -
METRO - Spurs coach Gregg Popovich gestures as he rides during the Spurs Championship Parade Sunday, June 17, 2007 on the San Antonio River. BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/STAFF Photo: BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS NEWS -
Fans watch Tony Parkers float during the Spurs NBA Championship River Parade Saturday, June 25, 2005. Nicole Fruge/San Antonio Express News Photo: NICOLE FRUGE, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
METRO David Robinson waves to the crowd lined along the San Antonio river Wednesday, June 18, 2003, celebrating the 2003NBA championship. GLORIA FERNIZ/STAFF Photo: GLORIA FERNIZ, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
FOR METRO - Spurs' Manu Ginobili is all smiles during the championship parade through the River Center Lagoon Saturday June 25, 2005. FOR PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
FOR METRO - Spurs' forward Tim Duncan (21) and forward Bruce Bowen (12) wave to fans during the victory parade Sunday June 17, 2007, at the River Center Lagoon (EDWARD A. ORNELAS/STAFF) Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
FOR METRO - Spurs' Robert Horry speaks to fans during the championship parade through the River Center Lagoon Saturday June 25, 2005. FOR PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
San Antonio Spurs fan Janie Navarro cheer for the players during a parade down the Riverwalk at the Arneson Theater in celebration of their fourth NBA Championship title on Sunday, June, 17, 2007. ( JERRY LARA STAFF ) Photo: JERRY LARA, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
San Antonio Spurs Manu Ginobili looks at the awaiting crowd at the staging area for the San Antonio Spurs Championship River Parade on Wednesday, June 18, 2003. ( JERRY LARA STAFF ) Photo: JERRY LARA, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
FOR METRO - A Spurs fan hold a poster of forward Tim Duncan (21) while waiting for the start of the victory parade Sunday June 17, 2007, at the River Center Lagoon (EDWARD A. ORNELAS/STAFF) Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
FOR METRO - Spurs' fans react as members of the team pass during the victory parade Sunday June 17, 2007, at the River Center Lagoon (EDWARD A. ORNELAS/STAFF) Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
FOR METRO - Spurs' forward Tim Duncan (21) and forward Bruce Bowen (12) take part in the victory parade Sunday June 17, 2007, at the River Center Lagoon (EDWARD A. ORNELAS/STAFF) Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
Fans cheer for Tim Duncan and Bruce Bowen as the San Antonio Spurs celebrate their 2007 NBA Championship with fans at a River Parade Sunday, June 17, 2007. GLORIA FERNIZ/STAFF Photo: GLORIA FERNIZ, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
A fan leaning over a balcony at the Hilton gets the Spurs attention as they pass during the San Antonio Spurs 2007 Championship River Parade Sunday, June 17, 2007. GLORIA FERNIZ/STAFF Photo: GLORIA FERNIZ, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
San Antonio Spurs David Robinson waves to the crowd during the San Antonio Spurs Championship River Parade on Wednesday, June 18, 2003. ( JERRY LARA STAFF ) Photo: JERRY LARA, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
METRO - Tim Duncan and Bruce Bowen wave to adoring fans as they ride in the Spurs Championship Parade Sunday, June 17, 2007 on the San Antonio River. BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/STAFF Photo: BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS NEWS -
San Antonio Spurs fans celebrate during the 2003 NBA Championship River Parade on Wednesday, June 18, 2003. ( JERRY LARA STAFF ) Photo: JERRY LARA, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
FOR METRO - Former Spurs' player George Gervin is all smiles as he takes part in the victory parade Sunday June 17, 2007, at the River Center Lagoon (EDWARD A. ORNELAS/STAFF) Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
FOR METRO - Spurs' forward Tim Duncan (21) waves to fans during the victory parade Sunday June 17, 2007, at the River Center Lagoon (EDWARD A. ORNELAS/STAFF) Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
San Antonio Spurs Head Coach Gregg Popovich celebrates his fourth NBA Championship title during a parade down the Riverwalk on Sunday, June, 17, 2007. ( JERRY LARA STAFF ) Photo: JERRY LARA, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
METRO -- End of Parade Route Spurs Championship parade near Augusta Street Bridge Wednesday June 18, 2003. (Robert McLeroy/Staff) Photo: ROBERT MCLEROY, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
FOR METRO - A Spurs fan hold a sign while waiting for the start of the victory parade Sunday June 17, 2007, at the River Center Lagoon (EDWARD A. ORNELAS/STAFF) Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
METRO - The Spurs Championship parade moves along the river Wednesday, June 18, 2003. Spurs fan wave from the Chamber of Commerce office balcony. BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/STAFF Photo: BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
Multimedia 37266 - Tony Parker waves to fans from his barge during the Spurs river parade on Sunday June 17, 2007. Photo: ANGELA GRANT, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
A fan celebrates after catching a championship hat thrown by a San Antonio Spur celebrating the Spurs 2007 Championship River Parade Sunday, June 17, 2007. GLORIA FERNIZ/STAFF Photo: GLORIA FERNIZ, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
METRO - Spurs fans stand on the tables at Rivercenter Mall restaraunts to cheer the team as they move through the lagoon during the Spurs Championship parade Wednesday, June 18, 2003. BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/STAFF Photo: BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
FOR METRO - Spurs' Tony Parker lets fans touch the trophy during the championship parade through the River Center Lagoon Saturday June 25, 2005. FOR PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
FOR METRO - The Spurs' Coyote reacts as he takes part in the victory parade Sunday June 17, 2007, at the River Center Lagoon (EDWARD A. ORNELAS/STAFF) Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
FOR METRO - Spurs' guard Michael Finley (4) hold one of the four thropies during the victory parade Sunday June 17, 2007, at the River Center Lagoon (EDWARD A. ORNELAS/STAFF) Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
METRO - Spurs superstars David Robinson and Tim Duncan acknowledges the crowd from their barge as they take part in the Spurs Championship parade Wednesday, June 18, 2003. BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/STAFF Photo: BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
San Antonio Spurs Stephen Jackson points to the crowd during the SBC 2003 Championship Celebration along the Riverwalk on Wednesday, June 18, 2003. ( JERRY LARA STAFF ) Photo: JERRY LARA, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
FOR METRO - Spurs' headcoach Gregg Popovich waves to fans during the victory parade Sunday June 17, 2007, at the River Center Lagoon (EDWARD A. ORNELAS/STAFF) Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
Fans cheer for Tim Duncan and Bruce Bowen as the San Antonio Spurs celebrate their 2007 NBA Championship with fans at a River Parade Sunday, June 17, 2007. GLORIA FERNIZ/STAFF Photo: GLORIA FERNIZ, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
METRO Bruce Bowen holds the 1999 NBA championship trophy at the start of the NBA Championship celebration Wednesday, June 18, 2003, on the San Antonio River. GLORIA FERNIZ/STAFF Photo: GLORIA FERNIZ, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
FOR METRO - Spurs' Manu Ginobili holds up the trophy during the championship parade through the River Center Lagoon Saturday June 25, 2005. FOR PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
Bexar County District Attorney Susan Reed celebrates as rides in one of the floats in San Antonio Spurs parade down the Riverwalk in celebration of their fourth NBA Championship title on Sunday, June, 17, 2007. ( JERRY LARA STAFF ) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) -
World renowned tenor Placido Domingo smiles after singing the National Anthem at the start of the San Antonio Spurs parade down the Riverwalk in celebration of their fourth NBA Championship title on Sunday, June, 17, 2007. ( JERRY LARA STAFF ) Photo: JERRY LARA, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
NEWS- Dylan Villarreal, 10, holds a 5 ft giant spur that his father had created for the win of the championship. The Villarreal family cheered the barges on with their giant spur, a replica of the trophy, and a championship wrestling belt during the parade on the river walk in San Antonio, Texas on June 17, 2007. THAO NGUYEN/STAFF Photo: THAO NGUYEN, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
(For 210SA) Jenifer Heirich and Lorrie Falat cheer during the Spurs victory parade in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, June 17, 2007. (ALICIA WAGNER CALZADA/ SPECIAL TO 210SA) Photo: ALICIA WAGNER CALZADA, SPECIAL TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS -
Danny Ferry and Steve Kerr ride on a float during the river parade to celebrate the Spurs NBA Championship victory against Wednesday June 18, 2003. NICOLE FRUGE/SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS PLEASE PUT AN ACCENT ON THE “E” IN FRUGE. THANKS, NICOLE Photo: Nicole Fruge, San Antonio Express-News -
(For 210SA) Thelma Rodriguez and her dog, Coco, celebrate during the Spurs victory parade in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, June 17, 2007. (ALICIA WAGNER CALZADA/ SPECIAL TO 210SA) Photo: ALICIA WAGNER CALZADA, SPECIAL TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS -
Sylvia Porter, left, and Louise Rodriguez arrive early at the Arneson Theater for the San Antonio Spurs parade down the Riverwalk in celebration of their fourth NBA Championship title on Sunday, June, 17, 2007. ( JERRY LARA STAFF ) Photo: JERRY LARA, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
Bexar County District Attorney Susan Reed celebrates as rides in one of the floats in San Antonio Spurs parade down the Riverwalk in celebration of their fourth NBA Championship title on Sunday, June, 17, 2007. ( JERRY LARA STAFF ) Photo: JERRY LARA, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
(For 210SA) Brian Bonenberger, with broom, his grandmother Alex Salas and grandfather, Edward Salas, cheer during the Spurs victory parade in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, June 17, 2007. (ALICIA WAGNER CALZADA/ SPECIAL TO 210SA) Photo: ALICIA WAGNER CALZADA, SPECIAL TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS -
(For 210SA) Fans cheer from a balcony along the Riverwalk during the Spurs victory parade in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, June 17, 2007. (ALICIA WAGNER CALZADA/ SPECIAL TO 210SA) Photo: ALICIA WAGNER CALZADA, SPECIAL TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS -
(For 210SA) Manu Ginobili and Fabricio Oberto greet fans during the Spurs victory parade in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, June 17, 2007. (ALICIA WAGNER CALZADA/ SPECIAL TO 210SA) Photo: ALICIA WAGNER CALZADA, SPECIAL TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS -
(For 210SA) Francheska Morales takes a rest before the Spurs victory celebration at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, June 17, 2007. (ALICIA WAGNER CALZADA/ SPECIAL TO 210SA) Photo: ALICIA WAGNER CALZADA, SPECIAL TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS -
Ileah Zavala, 6, laughs with her mom Stefani Montiel during the river parade to celebrate the Spurs NBA Championship victory against Wednesday June 18, 2003. NICOLE FRUGE/SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS PLEASE PUT AN ACCENT ON THE “E” IN FRUGE. THANKS, NICOLE Photo: Nicole Fruge, San Antonio Express-News -
Tim Duncan and David Robinson ride on a float during the river parade to celebrate the Spurs NBA Championship victory against Wednesday June 18, 2003. NICOLE FRUGE/SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS PLEASE PUT AN ACCENT ON THE “E” IN FRUGE. THANKS, NICOLE Photo: Nicole Fruge, San Antonio Express-News -
NEWS- Derek Villarreal, 14, hoists a replica of the Larry O'Brien trophy during the Spurs parade on the river walk. The Villarreal family cheered the barges on with their giant spur, a replica of the trophy, and a championship wrestling belt during the parade on the river walk in San Antonio, Texas on June 17, 2007. THAO NGUYEN/STAFF (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) -
SPURS PARADE - Sean Elliott and Steve Kerr wave to the crowd during the Spurs River Parade. -
Tim Duncan, left, and Bruce Bowen, right, pass cheering fans on the parade route during the Spurs NBA Championship river parade on Sunday, June 17, 2007. Lisa Krantz/STAFF Photo: LISA KRANTZ, Express-News -
Spurs' Tim Duncan and Bruce Bowen celebrate during the championship parade through the River Center Lagoon Saturday June 25, 2005. FOR PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, Express-News -
METRO - Tim Duncan, left, and Bruce Bowen, right, pass cheering fans on the parade route during the Spurs NBA Championship river parade on Sunday, June 17, 2007. Lisa Krantz/STAFF (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) -
FOR METRO - Spurs' Tim Duncan and Bruce Bowen celebrate during the championship parade through the River Center Lagoon Saturday June 25, 2005. FOR PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) -
FOR METRO - Spurs' Tony Parker lets fans touch the trophy during the championship parade through the River Center Lagoon Saturday June 25, 2005. FOR PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) -
FOR METRO - Spurs' forward Tim Duncan (21) and forward Bruce Bowen (12) wave to fans during the victory parade Sunday June 17, 2007, at the River Center Lagoon (EDWARD A. ORNELAS/STAFF) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) -
San Antonio Spurs Tim Duncan, center left, checks out the confetti along with Bruce Bowen, as they arrive at the Arneson Theater during their celebration of their fourth NBA Championship title on Sunday, June, 17, 2007. ( JERRY LARA STAFF ) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) -
San Antonio Spurs Robert Horry addresses the crowd at the Arneson Theater during aparade down the Riverwalk in celebration of their fourth NBA Championship title on Sunday, June, 17, 2007. ( JERRY LARA STAFF ) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) -
Actress Eva Longoria ride the barge with her future husband, San Antonio Spurs Tony Parker, in back, as they their fourth NBA Championship title on Sunday, June, 17, 2007. ( JERRY LARA STAFF ) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) -
San Antonio Spurs Tony Parker, center left, and Brent Barry, center right, greet the crowd during a parade down the Riverwalk at the Arneson Theater in celebration of their fourth NBA Championship title on Sunday, June, 17, 2007. ( JERRY LARA STAFF ) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) -
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili, of Argentina, holds the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy as he and teammates take part in a river parade to celebrate winning the NBA Basketball Championship, in San Antonio, Sunday, June 17, 2007. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) (AP) -
METRO - Fans cheer as Bruce Bowen, left, and Tim Duncan, right, round the bend near the Commerce Street bridge during the Spurs NBA Championship river parade on Sunday, June 17, 2007. Lisa Krantz/STAFF (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) -
METRO - Barges pass fans during the Spurs NBA Championship river parade on Sunday, June 17, 2007. Lisa Krantz/STAFF (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) -
METRO - Tim Duncan, left, and Bruce Bowen, right, ride by fans near the Commerce Street bridge during the Spurs NBA Championship river parade on Sunday, June 17, 2007. Lisa Krantz/STAFF (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) -
METRO - Tony Parker and Brent Barry ride a barge with Eva Longoria during the Spurs Championship Parade Sunday, June 17, 2007 on the San Antonio River. BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/STAFF (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS NEWS) -
Diane Romero sports a picture of Manu Ginobili during the San Antonio Spurs celebration of their fourth NBA Championship title on Sunday, June, 17, 2007. She was outside the Alamodome. ( JERRY LARA STAFF ) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) -
Carlos Lama waits to enter the Alamodome during the San Antonio Spurs celebration of their fourth NBA Championship title on Sunday, June, 17, 2007. ( JERRY LARA STAFF ) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) -
Placido Domingo, second from left, sings the national anthem during the San Antonio Spurs' river parade, celebrating winning the NBA Basketball Championship, in San Antonio, Sunday, June 17, 2007. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) (AP) -
METRO - Spurs coach Gregg Popovich gestures as he rides during the Spurs Championship Parade Sunday, June 17, 2007 on the San Antonio River. BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/STAFF (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS NEWS) -
METRO - Tim Duncan and Bruce Bowen wave to adoring fans as they ride in the Spurs Championship Parade Sunday, June 17, 2007 on the San Antonio River. BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/STAFF (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS NEWS) -
METRO - Tim Duncan, left, and Bruce Bowen, right, pass cheering fans on the parade route during the Spurs NBA Championship river parade on Sunday, June 17, 2007. Lisa Krantz/STAFF (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) -
A fan leaning over a balcony at the Hilton gets the Spurs attention as they pass during the San Antonio Spurs 2007 Championship River Parade Sunday, June 17, 2007. GLORIA FERNIZ/STAFF (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) -
San Antonio Spurs Tim Duncan, center, celebrates along with teammates, Michael Finley, left, Tony Parker and Bruce Bowen at the Alamodome on Sunday, June, 17, 2007. The team was celebrating their fourth NBA Championship title. ( EDWARD A. ORNELAS STAFF ) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) -
San Antonio Spurs Manu Ginobili and Tim Duncan arrive at the Alamodome as they celebrate their fourth NBA Championship title at the Alamodome on Sunday, June, 17, 2007. ( EDWARD A. ORNELAS STAFF ) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) -
San Antonio Spurs from left, Fabricio Oberto, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili share a laugh on stage as they celebrate the team's fourth NBA Championship title at the Alamodome on Sunday, June, 17, 2007. ( EDWARD A. ORNELAS STAFF ) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) -
(For 210SA) Eva Longoria takes pictures as Tony Parker greets fans during the Spurs victory parade in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, June 17, 2007. (ALICIA WAGNER CALZADA/ SPECIAL TO 210SA) (SPECIAL TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS) -
FOR METRO - Spurs' Manu Ginobili waves to fans as he makes his way through the Rivercenter lagoon during the parade Wednesday June 18, 2003. PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/STAFF (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) -
FOR METRO - Spurs' Tim Duncan and Bruce Bowen celebrate during the championship parade through the River Center Lagoon Saturday June 25, 2005. FOR PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) -
FOR METRO - Spurs' Manu Ginobili is all smiles during the championship parade through the River Center Lagoon Saturday June 25, 2005. FOR PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) -
Manu Ginobili rides during Spurs NBA Championship River Parade Saturday, June 25, 2005. Nicole Fruge/San Antonio Express News (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) -
San Antonio Spurs Tim Duncan and David Robinson ride a barge with the 2003 NBA Champhionship trophy during the Spurs Championship river parade on Wednesday, June 18, 2003. (JERRY LARA / SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) -
FOR METRO - Spurs' guard Tony Parker, of France, (09) holds the MVP thorphy as he waves to fans while his fiancee Eva Longoria takes in the sites during the victory parade Sunday June 17, 2007, at the River Center Lagoon (EDWARD A. ORNELAS/STAFF) Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
METRO - Tony Parker and Brent Barry ride a barge with Eva Longoria during the Spurs Championship Parade Sunday, June 17, 2007 on the San Antonio River. BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/STAFF Photo: BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS NEWS -
World renowned tenor Placido Domingo displays the four for four titles as the San Antonio Spurs their latest NBA Championship title on Sunday, June, 17, 2007. Domingo, in the city for a concert this week, sang the National Anthem. ( JERRY LARA STAFF ) Photo: JERRY LARA, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
World renowned tenor Placido Domingo displays the four for four titles as the San Antonio Spurs their latest NBA Championship title on Sunday, June, 17, 2007. Domingo, in the city for a concert this week, sang the National Anthem. ( JERRY LARA STAFF ) Photo: JERRY LARA, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
Fan clamor for a look as San Antonio Spurs Tony Parker and Brent Barry float by during a parade down the Riverwalk at the Arneson Theater in celebration of their fourth NBA Championship title on Sunday, June, 17, 2007. ( JERRY LARA STAFF ) Photo: JERRY LARA, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
San Antonio Spurs Manu Ginobili, right, greets the Arneson Theater crowd during a parade down the Riverwalk at the Arneson Theater in celebration of their fourth NBA Championship title on Sunday, June, 17, 2007. ( JERRY LARA STAFF ) Photo: JERRY LARA, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
FOR METRO - Spurs' guard Tony Parker, of France, (09) holds the MVP thorphy as he flashes three fingers while his fiancee Eva Longoria takes in the sites during the victory parade Sunday June 17, 2007, at the River Center Lagoon (EDWARD A. ORNELAS/STAFF) Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
METRO --- The Spurs' Malik Rose acknowledges the crowd Wednesday evening June 18, 2003 in the Arneson River Theater with the 1999 championship trophy during the SBC 2003 Spurs Championship Celebration river parade. (WILLIAM LUTHER/STAFF) Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
San Antonio Spurs Tony Parker, center left, and Brent Barry, center right, greet the crowd during a parade down the Riverwalk at the Arneson Theater in celebration of their fourth NBA Championship title on Sunday, June, 17, 2007. ( JERRY LARA STAFF ) Photo: JERRY LARA, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
San Antonio Spurs Tim Duncan, center left, checks out the confetti along with Bruce Bowen, as they arrive at the Arneson Theater during their celebration of their fourth NBA Championship title on Sunday, June, 17, 2007. ( JERRY LARA STAFF ) Photo: JERRY LARA, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
FOR METRO - Spurs' fans yell as players make their way through the Rivercenter lagoon during the parade Wednesday June 18, 2003. PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/STAFF Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
METRO -- Malik Rose chats whil holding the 2003 NBA Championship tropy at end of Parade Route Spurs Championship parade at Municipal Auditorium Wednesday June 18, 2003. (Robert McLeroy/Staff) Photo: ROBERT MCLEROY, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
San Antonio Spurs Tony Parker films his way down the Riverwalk during the San Antonio Spurs 2003 NBA Championship river parade on Wednesday, June 18, 2003. ( JERRY LARA STAFF ) Photo: JERRY LARA, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
Michael Finley gives a fan the thumbs up during the San Antonio Spurs 2007 Championship River Parade Sunday, June 17, 2007. The fan was on a balcony at the Hilton with a sign that read Muddy Water=4 Mark Cuban=0 GLORIA FERNIZ/STAFF Photo: GLORIA FERNIZ, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
METRO - Fans cheer as Bruce Bowen, left, and Tim Duncan, right, round the bend near the Commerce Street bridge during the Spurs NBA Championship river parade on Sunday, June 17, 2007. Lisa Krantz/STAFF Photo: LISA KRANTZ, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
Spurs' Tim Duncan points to the crowd at the laguna in RiverCenter Mall during the Spurs river parade along the RiverWalk in San Antonio on Wednesday, June 18, 2003. (Kin Man Hui/Staff) Photo: KIN MAN HUI, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
Tony Parker (right) waves to the crowd in the RiverCenter Mall laguna during the Spurs river parade along the RiverWalk in San Antonio on Wednesday, June 18, 2003. (Kin Man Hui/Staff) Photo: KIN MAN HUI, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
METRO --- The Spurs' David Robinson acknowledges the crowd Wednesday evening June 18, 2003 in the Arneson River Theater during the SBC 2003 Spurs Championship Celebration river parade. (WILLIAM LUTHER/STAFF) Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
METRO --- The Spurs' Tim Duncan acknowledges the crowd Wednesday evening June 18, 2003 in the Arneson River Theater during the SBC 2003 Spurs Championship Celebration river parade. (WILLIAM LUTHER/STAFF) Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
FOR METRO - Spurs' forward Fabricio Oberto, of Argentina, (7) (left) and guard Manu Ginobili, of Argentina, (20) take part in the victory parade Sunday June 17, 2007, at the River Center Lagoon (EDWARD A. ORNELAS/STAFF) Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
Urban 15 dancers sport the San Antonio Spurs colors as they greet fans arrival at the Alamodome on Sunday, June, 17, 2007. Fans were at the dome for the celebration of the team's fourth NBA Championship title. ( JERRY LARA STAFF ) Photo: JERRY LARA, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
Spurs' Steve Kerr waves to the crowd in the RiverCenter Mall laguna during the Spurs river parade along the RiverWalk in San Antonio on Wednesday, June 18, 2003. (Kin Man Hui/Staff) Photo: KIN MAN HUI, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
METRO - Tim Duncan, left, and Bruce Bowen, right, ride by fans near the Commerce Street bridge during the Spurs NBA Championship river parade on Sunday, June 17, 2007. Lisa Krantz/STAFF Photo: LISA KRANTZ, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
FOR METRO - Spurs' David Robinson(rear) Tim Duncan and coach Gregg Popovich make their way through the Rivercenter lagoon during the parade Wednesday June 18, 2003. PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/STAFF
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METRO - John Payne holds his wife's dog, Lilly, for Esmeralda Funakoshi, 1, held by her mother, Judith Funakoshi, to pet after the last barge in the Spurs NBA Championship river parade passed the area they watched from on Sunday, June 17, 2007. Lisa Krantz/STAFF Photo: LISA KRANTZ, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
METRO - Rudy Velasquez holds his one-month-old son, Davin Velasquez, as he watches the Spurs NBA Championship river parade on Sunday, June 17, 2007. Lisa Krantz/STAFF Photo: LISA KRANTZ, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili, of Argentina, holds the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy as he and teammates take part in a river parade to celebrate winning the NBA Basketball Championship, in San Antonio, Sunday, June 17, 2007. Photo: Eric Gay, AP -
METRO --- The Spurs' Peter Holt acknowledges the crowd Wednesday evening June 18, 2003 in the Arneson River Theater during the SBC 2003 Spurs Championship Celebration river parade. (WILLIAM LUTHER/STAFF) Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
FOR METRO - Spurs' David Robinson(from left), coach Gregg Popovich and Tim Duncan make their way through the Rivercenter lagoon during the parade Wednesday June 18, 2003. PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/STAFF Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
METRO --- The Spurs' Steve Smith, with his wife Millie, and his two boys acknowledge the crowd Wednesday evening June 18, 2003 in the Arneson River Theater during the SBC 2003 Spurs Championship Celebration river parade. (WILLIAM LUTHER/STAFF) Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
METRO -- David Robinson and his kids hitch a ride at the end of Parade Route Spurs Championship parade at Municipal Auditorium Wednesday June 18, 2003. (Robert McLeroy/Staff) Photo: ROBERT MCLEROY, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
METRO - Argentinian players Fabricio Oberto (with trophy) and Manu Ginobili, right, ride a barge during the Spurs Championship Parade Sunday, June 17, 2007 on the San Antonio River. BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/STAFF Photo: BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS NEWS -
Spurs' David Robinson (left) and Tim Duncan acknowledge the crowd at the laguna in RiverCenter Mall during the Spurs river parade along the RiverWalk in San Antonio on Wednesday, June 18, 2003. (Kin Man Hui/Staff) Photo: KIN MAN HUI, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
METRO - Pamela Asberry, left, holds her daughter, Sarah Asberry, 3, while her husband, David Asberry, holds their daughter and Sarah's fraternal twin, Daja, right, as they watch the Spurs NBA Championship river parade on Sunday, June 17, 2007. Lisa Krantz/STAFF Photo: LISA KRANTZ, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
San Antonio Spurs Tim Duncan and David Robinson ride a barge with the 2003 NBA Champhionship trophy during the Spurs Championship river parade on Wednesday, June 18, 2003. ( JERRY LARA STAFF ) Photo: JERRY LARA, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
METRO --- The Spurs' Bruce Bowen holds up the 1999 championship trophy for the crowd Wednesday evening June 18, 2003 during the SBC 2003 Spurs Championship Celebration river parade. (WILLIAM LUTHER/STAFF) Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
Crowds line the laguna in RiverCenter Mall to cheer for their favorite Spurs' players during the Spurs river parade along the RiverWalk in San Antonio on Wednesday, June 18, 2003. (Kin Man Hui/Staff) Photo: KIN MAN HUI, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
FOR METRO - Spurs' guard Tony Parker, of France, (09) holds the MVP throphy while guard Brent Barry (17) holds one of the four championship trophies during the victory parade Sunday June 17, 2007, at the River Center Lagoon (EDWARD A. ORNELAS/STAFF) Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
METRO -- Tim Duncan and David Robinson near the end of Spurs Championship parade under the Augusta Street Bridge Wednesday June 18, 2003. (Robert McLeroy/Staff) Photo: ROBERT MCLEROY, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
DAILY FOR METRO--Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich gets fired up on his barge while cruising down the Riverwalk during the Spurs' victory parade Sunday June 27, 1999. Rick Hunter/Staff Photo: Rick Hunter -
INSIGHT / ADVANCE FOR SUN 06 25 00 / FOR LINDA VAUGHAN -- Spurs players on one of 20 barges wave to the throngs of fans lining the Riverwalk near the corner of Commerce and Losoya Sunday June 27, 1999 celebrating the team's world championship. Rick Hunter/Staff Photo: Rick Hunter -
FOR METRO - Spurs' guard Manu Ginobili, of Argentina, (20) and forward Fabricio Oberto, of Argentina, (7) take part in victory parade Sunday June 17, 2007, at the River Center Lagoon (EDWARD A. ORNELAS/STAFF) Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
METRO - Tim Duncan and Bruce Bowen acknowledge the fans as confetti falls on them during the Spurs Championship Parade Sunday, June 17, 2007 on the San Antonio River. BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/STAFF Photo: BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS NEWS -
METRO - Tim Duncan hoists a Larry O'Brien trophy as he rides with teammate Bruce Bowen during the Spurs championship parade Saturday, June 25, 2005 on the San Antonio River. BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/STAFF Photo: BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS NEWS -
San Antonio Spurs Tim Duncan waves to the crowd while carrying the NBA Championship trophy during the San Antonio Spurs Championship river parade on Wednesday, June 18, 2003. ( JERRY LARA STAFF ) Photo: JERRY LARA, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich gestures as he rides during the Spurs Championship Parade Sunday, June 17, 2007 on the San Antonio River. Photo: BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
Actress Eva Longoria ride the barge with her future husband, San Antonio Spurs Tony Parker, in back, as they their fourth NBA Championship title on Sunday, June, 17, 2007. ( JERRY LARA STAFF ) Photo: JERRY LARA, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
Metro Spurs parade. Ernest Mireles cheers for the Spurs as he and other fans watch near the Martin Street Bridge. JUne 27 Photo: Tom Reel -
San Antonio Spurs Manu Ginobili and Tim Duncan arrive at the Alamodome as they celebrate their fourth NBA Championship title at the Alamodome on Sunday, June, 17, 2007. ( EDWARD A. ORNELAS STAFF ) Photo: JERRY LARA, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
FOR METRO - Spurs' Tim Duncan and Bruce Bowen celebrate during the championship parade through the River Center Lagoon Saturday June 25, 2005. FOR PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
FOR METRO - Spurs' Tim Duncan and Bruce Bowen celebrate during the championship parade through the River Center Lagoon Saturday June 25, 2005. FOR PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
FOR METRO - Spurs' guard Tony Parker, of France, (09) holds the MVP throphy while guard Brent Barry (17) holds one of the four championship trophies during the victory parade Sunday June 17, 2007, at the River Center Lagoon (EDWARD A. ORNELAS/STAFF) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) -
NEWS- Dylan Villarreal, 10, holds a 5 ft giant spur that his father had created for the win of the championship. The Villarreal family cheered the barges on with their giant spur, a replica of the trophy, and a championship wrestling belt during the parade on the river walk in San Antonio, Texas on June 17, 2007. THAO NGUYEN/STAFF (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) -
Michael Finley gives a fan the thumbs up during the San Antonio Spurs 2007 Championship River Parade Sunday, June 17, 2007. The fan was on a balcony at the Hilton with a sign that read Muddy Water=4 Mark Cuban=0 GLORIA FERNIZ/STAFF (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) -
San Antonio Spurs Tim Duncan, center, celebrates along with teammates, Michael Finley, left, Tony Parker and Bruce Bowen at the Alamodome on Sunday, June, 17, 2007. The team was celebrating their fourth NBA Championship title. ( EDWARD A. ORNELAS STAFF ) Photo: JERRY LARA, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS -
San Antonio Spurs from left, Fabricio Oberto, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili share a laugh on stage as they celebrate the team's fourth NBA Championship title at the Alamodome on Sunday, June, 17, 2007. ( EDWARD A. ORNELAS STAFF ) Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
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