Marker 01

James Silas takes us inside his journey from the ABA to the NBA. James explains how people from their city did two things growing up and then he shares his unusual draft day story. James provides insights into what it was like being a part of the San Antonio community and then he shares where his nickname originated from. Bill asks James why he wore #13 and about his injury at the end of his career. James finishes up touching on his jersey retirement ceremony and his legacy.

James Silas takes us inside his journey from the ABA to the NBA. James explains how people from their city did two things growing up and then he shares his unusual draft day story. James provides insights into what it was like being a part of the San Antonio community and then he shares where his nickname originated from. Bill asks James why he wore #13 and about his injury at the end of his career. James finishes up touching on his jersey retirement ceremony and his legacy.

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

#3: James Silas

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/db57e389-7860-4563-9ade-af4d0169dbc4/transcript