NBA Champions ·
2003 San Antonio Spurs
The 2002-03 Spurs went 60-22 and beat the New Jersey Nets in six for their second title. Tim Duncan won both the regular-season MVP and the Finals MVP, closing the series with a near quadruple-double. It was David Robinson's last game, and he grabbed 17 rebounds on the way out.
San Antonio bridged two eras this season. Robinson announced it would be his final year, Duncan was at his peak, and two young imports, 20-year-old Tony Parker and 25-year-old rookie Manu Ginobili, gave the team a different gear.
Duncan averaged 23.3 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks and took his second straight MVP. He won each of the four playoff series in six games. Veterans Steve Kerr, Kevin Willis at 40, and Steve Smith filled out a deep, defense-first rotation that ranked third in the league in defensive rating.
The Finals against Jason Kidd's Nets stayed close until the end. San Antonio led 3-2 and closed it out at home, 88-77. Duncan nearly logged a quadruple-double in Game 6 with 21 points, 20 rebounds, 10 assists, and 8 blocks.
Duncan took Finals MVP for the second time. Robinson finished his 14th and final season with 13 points and 17 rebounds in the clincher, then retired with two rings.
Championship roster
Featured in Ring Holders Club
| Player | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Tony Parker | PG | 80 |
| Stephen Jackson | SG | 74 |
| Bruce Bowen | SF | 75 |
| Tim Duncan | PF | 96 |
| David Robinson | C | 78 |
| Manu Ginobili | 6th man | 82 |
| Gregg Popovich | Coach | 91 |
Ratings are year-specific curated estimates for Ring Holders Club, not official NBA stats.
Rest of the roster
| Player | Pos | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Malik Rose | F | |
| Speedy Claxton | G | |
| Steve Kerr | G | |
| Kevin Willis | C | 40 years old |
| Steve Smith | G |