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Tom Copa joins Bill Schoening on the Sound of Spurs podcast and takes us through his journey to the NBA. Tom shares what it was like growing up in Minnesota and then he explains why he chose Marquette over other marquee schools. Later, Tom shares an incredible story which details his path to the NBA, which includes being a shuttle-bus driver in Colorado. Tom also talks about how he landed with the Spurs, and then finishes up discussing the legacy of the Spurs.

Tom Copa joins Bill Schoening on the Sound of Spurs podcast and takes us through his journey to the NBA. Tom shares what it was like growing up in Minnesota and then he explains why he chose Marquette over other marquee schools. Later, Tom shares an incredible story which details his path to the NBA, which includes being a shuttle-bus driver in Colorado. Tom also talks about how he landed with the Spurs, and then finishes up discussing the legacy of the Spurs.

50 years ago, the basketball landscape in the city of San Antonio would be changed forever with the arrival of an ABA team that bloomed into one the NBA’s pillar franchises known for doing things the correct way.



Join us as we pull back the curtain at what went into the success over the last 50 years and why it continues to resonate with new audiences today.



Hosted by Spurs radio voice Bill Schoening, the podcast features interviews with Spurs legends and some never-before-heard stories from the people who were there from the very beginning.

50 years ago, the basketball landscape in the city of San Antonio would be changed forever with the arrival of an ABA team that bloomed into one the NBA’s pillar franchises known for doing things the correct way.
 
Join us as we pull back the curtain at what went into the success over the last 50 years and why it continues to resonate with new audiences today.
 
Hosted by Spurs radio voice Bill Schoening, the podcast features interviews with Spurs legends and some never-before-heard stories from the people who were there from the very beginning.

The Sound of Spurs

#21: Tom Copa

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Terry Porter, John Lucas II, Devin Brown, George Karl, Mario Elle, Malik Rose, Paul Griffin, Jaren Jackson, Tom Copa, Vinny Del Negro, R.C. Buford and Peter J. Holt all weigh in on what the legacy of the San Antonio Spurs means to them.

Terry Porter, John Lucas II, Devin Brown, George Karl, Mario Elle, Malik Rose, Paul Griffin, Jaren Jackson, Tom Copa, Vinny Del Negro, R.C. Buford and Peter J. Holt all weigh in on what the legacy of the San Antonio Spurs means to them.

BONUS: The Spurs Legacy

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R.C. Buford and Peter J. Holt join Bill Schoening for the last episode in this season. R.C. and Peter reflect on the 50th anniversary of the Spurs, and then they describe what it was like to have alumni back in San Antonio. Later, they share what they're most encouraged about for the future, they discuss what it means to be building new facilities, and then they wrap up answering how they view the Spurs legacy.

R.C. Buford and Peter J. Holt join Bill Schoening for the last episode in this season. R.C. and Peter reflect on the 50th anniversary of the Spurs, and then they describe what it was like to have alumni back in San Antonio. Later, they share what they're most encouraged about for the future, they discuss what it means to be building new facilities, and then they wrap up answering how they view the Spurs legacy.

#25: R.C. Buford & Peter J. Holt

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Johnny Moore joins Bill Schoening in this episode to take us through his journey in the NBA. Johnny shares what it was like growing up in Pennsylvania and then he explains why he chose to play for the University of Texas. Later, Johnny describes the moment when he knew he could make a career out of playing basketball, he provides stories of playing with George 'the iceman' Gervin and James Silas, he discusses life after basketball and then he shares how he wants to be remembered.

Johnny Moore joins Bill Schoening in this episode to take us through his journey in the NBA. Johnny shares what it was like growing up in Pennsylvania and then he explains why he chose to play for the University of Texas. Later, Johnny describes the moment when he knew he could make a career out of playing basketball, he provides stories of playing with George 'the iceman' Gervin and James Silas, he discusses life after basketball and then he shares how he wants to be remembered.

#24: Johnny Moore

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#21: Tom Copa

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