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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Club Directory 3-5Spurs Ownership Group 6Peter M. Holt 7Gregg Popovich 9Spurs Basketball Staff 10-15Russ Bookbinder/Rick Pych 17Spurs Sports & Entertainment Staff 18-28AT&T Center 29San Antonio Rampage 30San Antonio Silver Stars 31

Spurs Players 33-902006-07 Roster 35Brett Barry 36-39Matt Bonner 40-41Bruce Bowen 42-45Jackie Butler 46-47Tim Duncan 48-53Francisco Elson 54-55Michael Finley 56-59Manu Ginobili 60-63Robert Horry 64-67Fabricio Oberto 68-69Tony Parker 70-73Beno Udrih 74-75Jacque Vaughn 76-79Eric Williams 80-83Olu Famutimi 85Charles Lee 85Rich Melzer 87Jared Reiner 87Melvin Sanders 89Jamar Smith 89International Players 90

Spurs in the Community 91-103Spurs Retired Numbers 92Spurs in the Community 93-99Spurs Silver Dancers 101Spurs Broadcasting 102-103

2005-06 Year in Review 104-122Spurs Regular Season Statistics 106Spurs High Games 107Spurs Game-By-Game 108Spurs Miscellaneous Stats 109Individual High Games 110

Team High Games 111Spurs Season Notes 112Final NBA Standings 113NBA Honor Roll 114NBA Leaders 115NBA Attendance 116NBA in the Community 116NBA Team Stats 117Spurs Playoff Statistics 118Spurs Playoff High Games 119Playoff Individual High Games 120Playoff Team High Games 121NBA Playoff Leaders 122

Spurs History 123-154Spurs Year-By-Year Records 124All-Time Spurs Coaches 124Spurs All-Time Leaders 126-127Spurs Leaders by Year 128-129Spurs Top Individual Games 130Spurs Single Season Highs 131Spurs Honor Roll 132-133Spurs Among League Leaders 134-135Spurs All-Time Draft History 136-137Key Dates in Spurs History 138-139Spurs All-Time Transactions 140-144Spurs Rookie Leaders 145Spurs All-Time Playoff Results 146-151Spurs All-Time Playoff Leaders 152-153

Spurs Year-by-Year Reviews 155-217

Former Spurs Statistics 219-254

Spurs Franchise Records 255-268

The NBA 269-310NBA Offices 270NBA Development League Directory 271All-Time NBA Leaders 272-273Active NBA Leaders 274-275NBA Playoff Leaders 276-277NBA Coaches Records 278Spurs vs. NBA Teams 297-307Spurs Media Outlets 3092006-07 Schedule 310

The 2006-07 San Antonio Spurs Media Guide was written and edited by Tom James, Cliff Puchalski, Kris Davis, MattTumbleson and Adam Baruch. Design and production by Creative Link. Printed by Quadrangle Press. Photography by Clarke Evans, Charlie Cyr and NBA Photos. A special thanks to Elias Sports Bureau for their assistance.

The information in this publication was compiled by the San Antonio Spurs and is provided as a courtesy to ourfans and the media and may be used only for personal and editorial purposes. Any commercial use of thisinformation is prohibited without the prior written consent of the San Antonio Spurs. All NBA and team insigniadepicted in this guide are the property of NBA Properties, Inc. and the respective teams and may not bereproduced for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of NBA Properties, Inc.

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CLUB DIRECTORYChairman and CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter M. HoltExecutive Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diane Flack

SPURS BASKETBALL STAFF

Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations/Head Coach. . . . . . . . . . Gregg Popovich

Senior Vice President/General Manager . . R.C. BufordVice President/

Assistant General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . Sam PrestiDirector of Pro Player Personnel . . . . . . . . . Dell DempsAssistant Coaches . . P.J. Carlesimo, Mike Budenholzer,

Don Newman, Chip EngellandAssistant Coach/Director of

Player Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brett BrownDirector of College Player Personnel . . . . George FeltonAssistant Coach/Advance Scout . . . . . . . . . Mike WellsHead Athletic Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Will SeveningStrength and Conditioning Coach. . . . . . Mike BrungardtAssistant Athletic Trainer. . . . . . . . . . . . . Chad BergmanAssistant Strength and

Conditioning Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . Christopher WhiteEquipment Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nixon DorvilienBasketball Operations Assistant . . . . . . . . Rob HenniganVideo Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James BorregoAssistant Video Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian KeefeDirector of Media Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom JamesMedia Services Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cliff PuchalskiMedia Services Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kris DavisManager of Basketball Operations . . . . . . Moe GuerreroBasketball Executive Assistant . . . . . . . . . . Becky SaliniBasketball Administrative Assistant . . . . . . Cindi MorenoPractice Facility Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . Robbie BalengerTeam Physicians . . . . Dr. David Schmidt, Dr. Paul Saenz

SPURS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT STAFF

Executive Vice President/Business Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . Russ Bookbinder

Executive Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yolanda TrevinoExecutive Vice President/Finance

& Corporate Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rick PychExecutive Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carolyn WallaceSr. Vice President/Broadcasting . . . . . Lawrence PayneManager of Sponsor Services. . . . . . . . . . Jeanne GarzaVice President/Human Resources. . . . . Paula WinslowVice President/Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . Bruce GuthrieExecutive Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barbara JaskiniaVice President/Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe ClarkExecutive Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beth CostanteVice President/Public Affairs &

Corporate Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . Leo GomezExecutive Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Claudia PenaVice President/Community Relations . . . . . . Alison FoxExecutive Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gina MaciasVice President/Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lori WarrenDirector of Internet/New Media . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff BrodyInternet Production

Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . John Robbins, Daniel BanksCorporate Suite Sales Manager . . . . . . . . . Mike SetserCorporate Suite Sales Assistant . . . . . . . . . . Lisa KeethSenior Sponsorship Sales Manager . . . . . Michelle LoveSponsorship Sales Manager . . . . . . . . . Brian Fitzgerald,

Kevin Sugrue, Tifini Furst Naming Rights Sponsor Coordinator. . . . Jennifer BandaSponsorship Sales Assistant . . . . . . Shannon O’Connor,

Shannon Kischefsky

Broadcast Traffic Manager . . . . . . . . . . Robbie QuintanaFranchise Traffic Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . Laura ReyesDirector of Broadcasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike KickirilloAssociate Producer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daniel AshcraftBroadcaster. . . . Dave Barnett, Bill Land, Dick Stockton,

Sean Elliott (Spurs TV), Bill Schoening (WOAI), Paul Castro (KCOR)

Marketing Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . Jacqueline MaldonadoManager of Franchise Operations . . . . . . . . Chris GarciaAdvertising Manager: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pam BenavidesCommunications Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . Monica TaylorPromotions Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nicole KuhnSpecial Events Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave WalshMarketing Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael PlummerManager of Mascot Relations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim Derk Franchise Game Operations Coordinator . Brian RickettsPromotions Coordinator . . . Dawn Keen, Vince Rosetta,

Tim Whang, Amanda McClain, Jacque Peppler Advertising Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amanda TateMarketing Representative . . . . Martin Sharp, Rob WicallDirector of Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim SalierSeason Ticket Sales Coordinator . . . . . . Leigh Ann CecilGroup Sales Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jack CuchranGroup Sales Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . Shannon O’BrienGroup Sales Executive . . . Julian Guerra, Shannon JulianSenior Account Executive . . . . . . Jimi Olsen, Joe ReyesAccount Executive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anthony Bendele,

Ryan Denbow, Charles ValdezInside Sales Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cindy SmithInside Sales Representative . . . . Evan Falet, Ryan WeedSales Representative . . Chanson Douglas, Christopher

Hernandez, Nancy Gonzales, Lynn ClassenRampage Sales Representative . . . . . . . Drew Belleville,

Jon Tapper, Nathan Costa Silver Stars Sales Representative. . . . . . . Dianna ReyesPremium Services Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terri GroverPremium Service Coordinator . . . . . . . . . Nicole Christy,

Seberino Regalado, Shermeka HudsonDirector of Guest Services . . . . . . . . . . Rebecca CavenAdministrative Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connie ShaferSeason Ticket Services Coordinator . . . . Deann Wallen,

Aaron Rogers, Joe Menez, Chris Monroe, Greg Berry, Amy Weber

Director of Ticket Operations . . . . . . . . . . Patricia QuinnTicket Office Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathy KurekFranchise Ticket Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arthur SernaTicket Accountant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruben GarciaTicket Office

Representative . . . . . . Wanda Martin, Jennifer FranksTicket Office Group Coordinator . . . . . . . . . Erick AguirreBox Office Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bruce RadleyBox Office Assistant Manager . . . . . . . . . . Rosie SantosController . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Craig HowardStaff Accountant. . . . . . . Carolyn Medina, Theresa GrabPayroll Administrator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathrin RiveraFinance Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Teesha AutryDirector of Talent Resources . . . . . . . Analisa RodriguezEducation/Recreation Manager . . . . . . . . . Amy DzierzakEducation/Recreation Coordinator . . . . Misty ReichenauAppearance Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sonia PerezEvents and Donations Coordinator . . . . Jennifer BoeseltEvent Operations Manager . . . . . . . . . . Banner HugginsCommunity Relations Representative . . . George GervinHuman Resources Manager . . . . . . . . . . . Tammy TurnerReceptionist/Office Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . Rita Pasierb

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RAMPAGE STAFF

Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pat ConacherDirector of Hockey Operations/

Assistant Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gord Dineen General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laurence Gilman Hockey Business Coordinator . . . . . . . . . Patrick BlischeMedia Services Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tobin ErnstHead Athletic Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John BernalEquipment Manager . . . . . . . . . . Gord “Spud” HamiltonRadio/TV Play-by-Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Monaco

SILVER STARS STAFF

General Manager/Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . Dan HughesAssistant Coach . . . . . . . . Sandy Brondello, Brian AglerVideo/Travel Coordinator. . . . . . . . . . . . Michael WholeyAthletic Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LaTonya HolleyEquipment Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William GroveDirector/Business Operations . . . . . . . . Russell WarrenAdministrative Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . Jessica PeoplesMedia Services Manager. . . . . . . . . . Leigh Anne GullettRadio/TV Play-by-Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Monaco

AT&T CENTER STAFF

Vice President/General Manager . . . . . . . John SparksAssistant General Manager/

Senior Director: Event Services . . Rose Ann MartinezExecutive Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sunshine BalengerStaff Accountant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lawrence CheeAccounting Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holly HamiltonProcurement Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clarence WestProcurement Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason BurgosDirector/Booking and Marketing . . . . . . . Jerry GoldmanBooking Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacky RogersMarketing Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Casey SparksEvent Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob ByxbeeMeeting/Special Events Manager . . . . . . . . Ace BarajasEvent Production Coordinator. . . . . . . . . Jesse AlvaradoEvent Marketing Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . Eric JaramilloGuest Services Manager . . . . . . . . Deborah HendersonGuest Services Coordinator . . . . . . . . . Elizabeth GarciaGuest Services Greeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Jimenez

Director of Public Safety/Transportation . . . . . Will GloorParking Services Assistant Manager. . . . . . . Paul SingerBookkeeper/Administrative Assistant . . . . Cindy TrevinoDirector of Information Technology . . . . . . . Tod CaflischDirector of IT Network Services . . . Brandon San MiguelDesktop/PC Specialist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gem TrimbleTelecom Supervisor: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shane SkaggsDirector of A/V Engineering . . . . . . . . . Clinton RathmellVideo Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris ThompsonAudio Systems Engineer . . . . . . . . . . . Richard SpeicherProduction Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Darr WeeksAudio Assistant Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tracy AllenAudio Systems Engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephen PyleA/V Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe SmierciakDirector of Facility Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ron SneadAdministrative Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . Veronica ParedesOperations Manager/1st Shift . . . . . . . . . . . Lyle PearcePlumber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Abel MorenoTrades Lead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James WeilerOperations Manager/Second Shift. . . . . . . . . Tom ParksConversion Structural/

Seating Lead/1st Shift . . . . . . . . . . . Enrique VillarrealConversion Crew Lead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert CanoConversion Lead/1st Shift . . . . . . . . . . . Cynthia SalazarHVAC Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew RosalesCarpenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patrick StorerWelder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John AguilarJourneyman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Henry GonzalezLead Electrician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wayne Webster Painter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . George LopezTrades Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frank JimenezMaintenance Tech. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carlos CedilloOperations Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Teresa RoblezAT&T Center Receptionist . . . . . . . . . . . . Monica CasiasChief of Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Egon SchwarmSecurity II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aaron VasquezSecurity I . . Willie Allen, Bryan Conrad, James Galloway,

Sam Galloway, Marcos Rodriguez, Michael Rodriguez, Gracie Siwy, Daryl Venegas, Daniel Wilson

Dock Master. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike AldenMailroom/Supply Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . John Coleman

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On March 26, 1993, a group of 22 investors purchased the San Antonio Spurs. The group currentlynumbers nineteen investors who are members of a limited liability company known as San AntonioSpurs, L.L.C. The ownership group has a seven-person governing and decision-making body andPeter M. Holt serves as the Chairman of the group. Listed below are the current members of San Antonio Spurs, L.L.C.:

ARAMARK RBI, Inc., Raymond Joseph Barshick, Raul S. Cantu Trust, Richard Cantu Trust, Clear ChannelCommunications Inc., George C. Hixon, H.H. Sports, Ltd., IBC Capital Corporation, Sylvan Stephen Lang,James R. Leininger, Paul R. Markey, Jeanne Lang Mathews, R&B Partnership (Russell and Bruce Hill),David M. Robinson, Southwest Business Corporation, AT&T Ventures, Inc., Felix L. Stehling, ValeroEnergy Corporation, Zachry Hospitality Corporation.

Peter M. HoltCEO

HOLT CAT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

Charles EbromPresident/TreasurerZachry Hospitality

Corporation

Bruce HillPartner

R&B Partnership

Ken KampExecutive V.P./

Chief Financial OfficerHolt Companies

James R. Leininger, M.D.Chairman Emeritus

Kinetic Concepts, Inc.

Liza CartmellGroup President/Sports

& EntertainmentARAMARK RBI, Inc.

Karen JenningsSenior Executive V.P.Human Resources

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PETER M. HOLTCHAIRMAN AND CEO

SPURS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Now in his 11th season as Chairman and CEO … he and hiswife, Julianna Hawn Holt, bought into the Spurs ownershipgroup in 1996 … since that time the organization has enjoyedunprecedented growth and success … three NBAchampionships, a successful campaign for a new arena andtwo new sports franchises are among the accomplishmentsachieved during Holt's tenure … thanks in part to the AT&T Center – which opened inNovember of 2002 – the organization is now known as Spurs Sports & Entertainment …with 200 full-time employees, Spurs Sports & Entertainment runs three sports franchises –the Spurs, the Silver Stars and the Rampage – while also managing the day-to-dayoperations of the AT&T Center … the Tim Duncan era has been the most exciting in theSpurs 33-year history … over the last nine seasons – since Duncan joined the team in 1997-98 – the Spurs have posted a regular season record of 501-205 … the team’s–winning percentage of .710 during that span is the best of any team in the four majorsports (MLB, NBA, NFL and NHL) … during the Duncan era the Spurs have captured threeNBA championships (1999, 2003 and 2005) … the Spurs organization has twice beennamed the best franchise in professional sports (2003 and 2005) in the annual ESPN The Magazine Ultimate Standings survey (each year the Ultimate Standings ranks everyprofessional team in a formula using analysis of team financial data combined with fan feed-back in which over 30,000 fans judge teams by eight factors includinag players, bang for thebuck, ownership, and stadium experience) … the great-grandson of Benjamin Holt, inventorof the first track-type tractor which became the basis for Caterpillar Inc. … serves as theCEO of San Antonio-based HOLT CAT (the firm still displays several of Ben Holt's earlytractors outside its headquarters) … owns the largest Caterpillar dealership in the UnitedStates … born in Peoria, Illinois … lived in San Antonio as a child before moving to CorpusChristi, where he graduated from high school … then served two years in the U.S. Armyduring which time he earned a Silver Star, three Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart from hisone-year tour of duty in Vietnam … ended his military service as a Sergeant E5 … a staunch believer in community service … is proud of the Spurs commitment to South Texas and itsresidents (in 2000 the Spurs earned the Pro Team Community Award presented by theWorld Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame, an award presented annually to the professionalsports franchise that best illustrates exceptional community involvement and fosterscommunity pride and spirit) … among the Spurs community efforts are the Spurs Drug-FreeYouth Basketball League, the annual countywide United Way campaign and a variety of educational outreach programs which service over 85 percent of the elementary schools inBexar County (during the 2005-06 season, over 200,000 area students were touchedthrough the various Spurs Sports & Entertainment education programs) … Holt's own effortsinclude a lengthy list of community service positions … a member of the World Presidents'Organization … appointed to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Commission by Governor Rick Perry… serves as a board member for Free Trade Alliance San Antonio, the San AntonioEconomic Development Foundation, the Trust Company and the Texas State Aquarium … isa trustee of Trinity University and serves on the advisory board of the McCombs School ofBusiness at the University of Texas … past chairman of the United Way of San Antonio andBexar County … he and Julianna have been Spurs season ticket holders since 1988.

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GREGG POPOVICHHEAD COACH/EXECUTIVE V ICE PRESIDENT

OF BASKETBALL OPERATIONS

Has led the Spurs to three NBA Championships in his 10 seasons asthe team’s head coach (1999, 2003 and 2005) … one of three activecoaches (along with Phil Jackson and Pat Riley) with multiple NBAChampionships … named the 2003 NBA Coach of the Year … threetimes has led San Antonio to the NBA’s best regular season record(1998-99, 2000-01 and 2002-03) … enters the 2006-07 season with acareer mark of 518-252 … career winning percentage of .673 ranksfourth in NBA history and is the second best among active coaches (behind Jackson) … posted his500th career win vs. Dallas on March 2, 2006 … did so in his 745th career game, making him the fifthfastest coach in NBA history to reach the 500 win mark … has been named the NBA Coach of theMonth eight times (4/99, 3/01, 3/02, 1/03, 3/03, 12/03, 12/05 and 3/06) … playoff career winningpercentage of .618 (76-47) is the sixth best in NBA history and his 76 playoff wins are the eighth mostin league history … the Spurs all-time leader in both regular season and playoff wins … a 1970 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy with a degree in Soviet studies … played four seasons at the Air Force Academy … as a senior was the team’s captain and leading scorer … followinghis graduation in 1970 served his five-year military commitment … during that time toured EasternEurope and the Soviet Union as a member of the U.S. Armed Forces Team … selected to represent theU.S. on the national A.A.U. Team touring the Soviet Union … in 1972 was the captain of the ArmedForces team, which won the A.A.U. Championship … earned an invitation to the 1972 U.S. OlympicTeam Training Camp … in 1973 returned to the Air Force Academy as an assistant coach … spent sixyears at Air Force during which time he obtained his master’s degree in physical education and sportssciences from the University of Denver … in 1979 was named the head coach at Pomona-Pitzer inClaremont, California … spent the next eight seasons at Pomona … during the 1985-86 season led theteam to its first conference championship in 68 years and to a berth in the NCAA Division III Tournament… while at Pomona was an active member of the school’s academic community, working as an associateprofessor, chairing the college’s Student Life committee, serving on the Women’s Commission and even– for one year – living in a dorm with his family … moved to the NBA in July of 1988, joining the Spursas an assistant coach as a member of Larry Brown’s staff … spent the next four seasons in San Antoniowith a Spurs team that won a pair of Midwest Division titles … in the summer of 1992 was named anassistant coach on Don Nelson’s staff with Golden State … spent the next two seasons with theWarriors … returned to San Antonio on May 31, 1994, as the Spurs executive vice president ofbasketball operations/general manager (served as GM for eight full seasons before turning the job overto R.C. Buford on July 1, 2002) … named the Spurs head coach in December of 1996 … served as anassistant coach for USA Basketball’s Men’s Senior Team for three consecutive summers (at the 2002World Basketball Championship, the 2003 FIBA America Men’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament and the2004 Olympic Games) … a very active member of the San Antonio community … in 1991 teamed withFrank Martin to create the Spurs Drug-Free Youth Basketball League … today the league plays at 75locations in and around San Antonio … over 20,000 boys and girls - ages 7 to 16 - played in the leaguein 2005-06 … prior to every game, each participant takes the Drug-Free League pledge, promising toremain drug and alcohol free while showing good sportsmanship and fair play … in February of 1992,President Bush awarded a Daily Point of Light Award to the Spurs Drug-Free League … is involved in several charities in the San Antonio area including the San Antonio Food Bank, Roy Maas’ YouthAlternatives and the Kids Sports Network … he and his wife of 31 years, Erin, have been blessed withtwo children, Micky and Jill.

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GEORGE FELTONDIRECTOR OF COLLEGE PLAYER PERSONNEL

Joined the Spurs in the summer of 2006 … was the head coach at South Carolinafor five seasons (from 1986-91) … during the 1988-89 campaign led theGamecocks to a 19-11 record as South Carolina earned its first trip to the NCAATournament in 15 years … started his coaching career in 1976 as a graduate assistantwhile earning his master’s degree at Appalachian State … has worked as an assistantat North Carolina A&T, East Carolina, Georgia Tech, St. John’s, Oregon State andKentucky (served as associate head coach for Bobby Cremins at Georgia Tech andfor Tubby Smith at Kentucky) … was on the sidelines when the Wildcats won the 1998 NCAA Championship in theAlamodome … prior to joining the Spurs spent six seasons as a scout for the Indiana Pacers … he and wife, BrendaCraven, live in South Carolina and have three sons, Larry, Bobby and Jeremy.

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Joined the Spurs in July of 2002 after spending 14 seasons coaching in theAustralian National Basketball League … in nine seasons as a head coach in theNBL, amassed 149 career victories (the sixth highest total in NBL history) …started as an assistant coach with the Melbourne Tigers under Lindsay Gaze … wasnamed head coach of the North Melbourne Giants in 1993 … earned NBL Coachof the Year honors in 1994 when he led the Giants to the National Championship …spent the 1998-99 season working in the Spurs Basketball Operations Department … then returned to Australiaas the head coach of the Sydney Kings … after three seasons with the Kings he re-joined the Spurs … servedas an assistant coach for the Australian National Team for eight years (including both the 1996 and 2000 OlympicGames as well as the 1998 World Championships) … son of New England Basketball Hall of Fame Coach, BobBrown … played four seasons at Boston University under Rick Pitino … named team MVP his sophomore yearand served as team captain in both his junior and senior seasons … met and married his wife, Anna, in Australia… they have two daughters, Julia and Laura, and a son, Sam.

Named an assistant coach with the Spurs in July of 2005 … a sought afterspeaker, clinician and advisor on shooting technique for numerous NBA playersincluding Steve Kerr, Grant Hill and Larry Hughes … served as a shootingconsultant with the Pistons during the 1999-2000 season … was in charge ofplayer development for the Nuggets for two seasons before joining the Spurs …served as a ball boy for John Wooden’s 1975 NCAA Championship UCLA team… in 1979 led Los Angeles in scoring while at Pacific Palisades High School …lettered four seasons at Duke University … team captain for Mike Krzyzewski’s 1982-83 Blue Devil squad …spent nine years playing professionally in the Philippines, Canada and the CBA … in 1995 founded In-NetCorporation to establish his “Chip Shots” basketball camps to help players of all ages improve their shooting… he and wife, Jessica, reside in San Antonio.

BRETT BROWNASSISTANT COACH/DIRECTOR OF

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

MIKE WELLSASSISTANT COACH/ADVANCE SCOUT

Joined the Spurs in the summer of 2005 … spent 10 seasons in Houston in avariety of positions (spending nine years with Rudy Tomjanovich and one with JeffVan Gundy) … first joined the Rockets in 1995 as the team’s assistant videocoordinator … was promoted to video coordinator in 1996 … prior to the 1998-99season was named video coordinator/assistant coach … in the summer of 1999became a full-time assistant … prior to joining the Spurs, spent the 2004-05 seasonas an assistant coach with the Lakers (reuniting with Tomjanovich) … served as anadvance scout for Team USA from 1998-2003 … played two seasons of basketball at Mount Vernon Nazarene… following his graduation in 1993 served as an assistant coach for the Cougars for two seasons while heobtained his master’s in sports science from the United States Sports Academy … he and wife, Jacqueline, weremarried in August of 2006.

CHIP ENGELLANDASSISTANT COACH

Joined the Spurs in September of 2002 … brings 25 years of head coachingexperience to the Spurs bench … started his coaching career as an assistant atFordham University … served as the head coach at New Hampshire College for oneseason (1975-76) … then spent six seasons as the head coach at Wagner College… named the head coach at Seton Hall University in 1982 … in his 12 seasons at theschool led the Pirates to six trips to the NCAA Tournament including an appearancein the 1989 Championship Game … named the 1989 NCAA Coach of the Year after

the Pirates finished with a 31-7 mark … earned Big East Coach of the Year honors in both 1988 and 1989 … in thesummer of 1994 was named the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers … led the Blazers to the playoffs threestraight seasons … in June of 1997 was hired as Golden State’s head coach … spent three seasons with theWarriors … served as a broadcaster for NBC Sports and Spurs TV for two seasons prior to joining the Spurscoaching staff … has an extensive background in international competition … served as an assistant for U.S.A.Basketball for the 1992 Olympic Games, the 1990 World Championships, the 1990 Goodwill Games and the 1988Olympic Trials … was the head coach for the U.S. Team in the 1991 World University Games, leading the squad toa gold medal … a native of Scranton, Pennsylvania … a 1971 graduate of Fordham … elected to the PennsylvaniaHall of Fame, the Seton Hall Athletic Hall of Fame and the Wagner Hall of Fame … his father – the late Pete Carlesimo– was the long-time executive director of the NIT … he and his wife, Carolyn, have two sons, Kyle and Casey.

MIKE BUDENHOLZERASSISTANT COACH

In his 13th season with the Spurs (his 11th as an assistant coach) … joined theSpurs in the summer of 1994 as the team’s video coordinator … served in thatposition for two seasons before being named an assistant coach in the summer of1996 … has served as the head coach of the Spurs summer league squads inBoston and Salt Lake City numerous times … a regular on the basketball clinic andcamp circuits … joined Manu Ginobili – and others - for the 2003 NBA LatinosUnidos Tour traveling to Argentina and Brazil … served as an advance scout for

Team USA for the 2004 Olympics … a four-year letterman in both basketball and golf at Pomona-Pitzer … namedthe Outstanding Senior Athlete at Pomona College in 1992-93 … during the 1993-94 season, playedprofessionally in Denmark for the Vejle Basketball Klub, averaging a team-high 27.5 points per game … at thattime got his start in coaching, serving as the head coach for two different teams within the Vejle system … hisfather, Vince, spent 25 years as a high school and college basketball coach in Arizona before retiring in 1997 …the youngest of seven children … a native of Holbrook, Arizona … received his bachelor’s degree in 1993 inpolitics, philosophy and economics from Pomona College … he and wife, Mary Bet, have four children, WilliamVincent, Savoia Elizabeth (Libby), Hanna Louise and John Bent.

P.J. CARLESIMOASSISTANT COACH

DON NEWMANASSISTANT COACH

Named an assistant coach on June 28, 2004 … brings 20 years of coachingexperience to the Spurs staff … spent five seasons as an assistant coach atWashington State (during which time he obtained his master’s in education) …named the head coach at Sacramento State in 1992 … after five full seasons as theHornets’ head coach, joined the basketball staff at Arizona State in May of 1997 …in October of 1997 named the interim head coach … led the Sun Devils to a 18-14record and a trip to the NIT Tournament … served as an assistant at Oregon during

the 1998-99 campaign … made his jump to the NBA in the summer of 1999 being named an assistant withMilwaukee … after four seasons with the Bucks joined the New Jersey Nets in August of 2003 as an assistantcoach … served as an assistant for USA Basketball for the 2002 World Championships … played three seasons ofbasketball at University of Idaho (after spending his freshman year at LSU) … drafted by two NBA teams: selectedby Indiana in the fourth round of the 1979 Draft (as a junior eligible selection) and by Boston in the third round of the1980 Draft … was the Celtics final cut in 1980 … played three seasons in the CBA (for the Montana GoldenNuggets where George Karl was his head coach) … played seven seasons in the CFL … was in training camp withboth the Seattle Seahawks and the New York Jets … after his playing days were over received his bachelor’s inphysical education from Idaho in 1987 … while working on his degree served as a high school basketball and footballcoach … he and wife, Simone, have five daughters: Ingrid, Chandi, Lauren, Devan and Alexandria.

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Named the Spurs general manager in July of 2002 … a member of the Spurs front officesince 1994 … has over 20 years of basketball experience in the NCAA and the NBA …started his coaching career at the University of Kansas in 1983 … during each of his fiveseasons at Kansas the Jayhawks participated in the NCAA Tournament … was an assistantcoach for the team that won the 1988 NCAA Championship as well as the 1985-86 squadthat advanced to the Final Four … made the move to the NBA in the summer of 1988 joiningthe Spurs as an assistant coach on Larry Brown's staff (other assistants on that staff includedGregg Popovich, Alvin Gentry and Ed Manning) … spent four seasons as an assistant withthe Spurs … during that time San Antonio won back-to-back Midwest Division titles (1990 and 1991) … joined the LosAngeles Clippers in the summer of 1992 as the number one assistant for Coach Brown … in his two seasons in Los Angelesthe Clippers posted back-to-back winning seasons and made the playoffs both years … served as an assistant coach at theUniversity of Florida during the 1993-94 season (as the team advanced to the Final Four for the first time in school history) …returned to San Antonio in the summer of 1994 when Gregg Popovich hired him as the team's head scout … in the summerof 1997 he became the Spurs director of scouting … was named vice president/assistant general manager in the summer of1999 … played collegiate basketball at Texas A&M University and Oklahoma State before receiving his degree from FriendsUniversity … each of the last three summers has participated in the NBA Basketball Without Borders Africa camp (2004, 2005and 2006) … serves as a Board Member for Roy Maas' Youth Alternatives … serves on the Board of Directors of Playing forPeace ... his wife, Beth, is a former player on the LPGA Tour … they are both active with the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation …she is a member of the Board of Directors while he serves as an honorary member of the Board … they have three children:a son, Chase, a daughter, C.C. and in 2004, they welcomed Alexis Wangmene to their family … Wangmene is a teenagerfrom Africa who the Bufords met in September of 2004 during the Basketball Without Borders program in Johannesburg.

Joined the Spurs as an intern in the summer of 2000 … was named the Spurs basketballspecial assistant in the summer of 2001 … in September of 2002 promoted to assistantdirector of scouting … named the Spurs director of player personnel in September of 2003 …became the Spurs assistant general manager in September of 2005 … led the design andimplementation of the Spurs scouting database, a system that is now being used by numerousteams throughout the NBA … earned his bachelor’s degree in 2000 in communications, politicsand law from Emerson College in Boston … the first Rhodes scholar nominee in the history ofthe school … a four-year basketball letterman … served as team captain his junior and seniorseasons … earned All-Academic honors two times and was twice selected to the GreatNortheast Athletic Conference All-Tournament team … honored with the Emerson College Young Alumnus Award in 2005 … anative of Concord, Massachusetts … an accomplished drummer, has produced three music CDs with all proceeds benefitingthe Extra Ordinary Needs Fund at Children’s Hospital in Boston.

R.C. BUFORDSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER

DELL DEMPSDIRECTOR OF PRO PLAYER PERSONNEL

Played for the Spurs during the 1995-96 season … during his three-year NBA career alsoplayed for Golden State and Orlando … in addition played in the Philippines, France, Greece,Turkey, Croatia and the CBA during his 10-year professional career … once his playing dayswere done was named an assistant coach with the Mobile Revelers in the NBA D-League… the Revelers captured the 2003 D-League Championship … after two seasons withMobile joined the Knicks as a scout in September of 2003 … during the 2004-05 seasonserved as New York’s director of pro player personnel … in his second season with the Spurs… a four-year starter at University of the Pacific … earned All-Big West honors three times …averaged 19.0 points and 5.8 rebounds as a senior during the 1991-92 campaign … earnedboth his bachelor and master’s degrees in business administration from Pacific … was elected to the Pacific Athletics Hall ofFame in 2003 … he and his wife, Anita, have three sons, Jourdan (16), Tre (13) and Riley (6).

SAM PRESTIVICE PRESIDENT/ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER

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ROB HENNIGANBASKETBALL OPERATIONS ASSISTANT

In his third season with the Spurs … served as an intern in the basketball operationsdepartment during the 2004-05 season … was named the team’s basketball operationsassistant in the summer of 2005 …graduated from Emerson College in 2004 with adegree in broadcast journalism … named a Division III All-American and an Academic All-American as a senior ... was the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Player of the Yearthree consecutive seasons … finished career as the all-time scoring leader in Emersonhistory … a native of Worcester, Massachusetts … he and his wife, Marissa, reside inSan Antonio.

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WILL SEVENINGHEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER

In his ninth season as the Spurs head athletic trainer … responsible for the medical andhealth care needs of the players as well as coordinating all aspects of the team’s travel… was one of two trainers for U.S.A. Basketball at the 2003 FIBA Olympic QualifyingTournament … received his bachelor’s degree in biology from the University ofWisconsin-LaCrosse in 1990 … obtained a master’s in sports medicine from theUnited States Sports Academy in 1992 … served as the assistant athletictrainer/strength coach with the Indiana Pacers from 1994-98 … a certified member ofthe National Athletic Trainers Association … wife, Terri, is an intensive care nurse … they have four children, Allison,Benjamin, Emma and Liam … enjoys traveling to baseball games and has seen games in approximately 60 minorand major league ballparks.

CHAD BERGMAN ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER

Joined the Spurs in the summer of 2003 … after two seasons as the team’sequipment manager was promoted to assistant athletic trainer in the summer of2005 … grew up in Indianapolis and spent 13 years as an Indiana Pacers ball boy… graduated from IUPUI in 2000 with a degree in exercise science … served asthe trainer of the Baltimore Bay Runners in the IBL for one season … in 2001 wasnamed the athletic trainer for the Fayetteville Patriots in the NBA DevelopmentLeague … traveled to Asia and South America as the trainer of the D-Leaguetouring team … a certified member of the National Athletic Trainers Association.

DR. DAVID SCHMIDTSPURS TEAM PHYSICIAN

Named the 2004 NBA Team Physician of the Year by the National BasketballTrainers Association … in his 15th season with the Spurs … one of the most activemembers of the sports community in the City of San Antonio … serves as the teamphysician for the Spurs and on the medical staff for the Silver Stars, Rampage, SanAntonio Missions, Trinity University and several local high schools … is a foundingBoard Member and past Chairman of the San Antonio Sports Foundation … servedas the medical director for the 1989 AAU Junior Olympics and the 1995 U.S.Senior Sports Classic … the medical coordinator for the 1993 U.S. Olympic Festival … served on the medicalstaffs of the 1995 World University Games and the 1996 Olympic Games … a clinical assistant professor inthe department of orthopedics at the UT Health Science Center.

DR. PAUL SAENZ, D.O.SPURS TEAM PHYSICIAN

In 1988 became the city’s first fellowship trained Primary Care Sports Medicinespecialist … in his ninth season with the Spurs … serves as the team physician for theSan Antonio Missions and is a member of the medical staff for the Silver Stars, theRampage, Trinity University and the University of Incarnate Word … has a long list ofinternational experience … was a member of the medical staff for the 1996 OlympicGames, served as the chief medical officer for the sport of boxing at the 1998 GoodwillGames and was the team physician for the USA Modern Pentathlon Team at the 2004Olympics … a San Antonio native … a Board Member of both the San Antonio Sports Foundation and the CentralCatholic Alumni Association … he and wife, Becky, have three sons, Nicholas, Stephen and Jeffrey.

MIKE BRUNGARDTSTRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH

Joined the Spurs in the summer of 1994 … the first and only strength and conditioningcoach in Spurs history … has built the team’s strength and conditioning program fromthe ground up … has co-authored five books in the conditioning field … his latest bookis titled The Complete Book of Core Training … two of his brothers – Kurt and Brett –are also in the strength and conditioning field … worked as a wrestling coach and afootball coach at Grand Island Northwest High School in Nebraska before moving intothe fitness world … a Denver native … has his degree from Central State Universityin Oklahoma … an avid reader … enjoys all types of theater and is a big fan of the symphony.

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EXECUTIVE V ICE PRESIDENT/BUSINESS OPERATIONS

In his 20th season with the Spurs … manages day-to-day business operations forSpurs Sports & Entertainment which includes the Spurs, the Rampage (of the AHL)and Silver Stars (of the WNBA) … in the past 12 months 1,156,049 fans visitedthe AT&T Center to see the three franchises in action (10/05 to 9/06) … during the2005-06 regular season the Spurs averaged 18,797 fans per contest (selling out allhome games) while the Rampage averaged 4,469 and the Silver Stars averaged 7,381 … under his leadershipthe Spurs have enjoyed tremendous success in all areas … led the NBA in attendance in both 2001-02 and2002-03 … the Spurs broadcast department is recognized as one of the most extensive broadcastprogramming operations in the NBA, featuring a regional radio and television network covering the SouthTexas area … created the Spurs Foundation in 1988 as well as the team’s community relations department …the Foundation has generated over $10 million in cash and in-kind contributions for deserving South Texaschildren … active in the design and building of the AT&T Center … instrumental in San Antonio’s hosting ofthe 1996 NBA All-Star Game … a Miami native … a 1974 graduate of the University of Florida … has over25 years of experience in the NBA, serving in top management positions with the Dallas Mavericks, San DiegoClippers and Denver Nuggets as well as the Spurs … started in the sports business in 1976 as the westernregional manager for Professional Sports Publications … served as the director of corporate development forRaycom Sports prior to joining the Spurs … a member of the Board of Directors of the San Antonio SportsFoundation … played a major role in the creation of the Alamo Bowl and served as the president of the SanAntonio Bowl Association in 1994 … continues to serve on the Bowl’s Board of Directors … in 1991developed SAOne, Inc., the Spurs special event management company that brought numerous NHL, NCAAFootball, NCAA Basketball and NFL preseason games to San Antonio … served on the San Antonio LocalOrganizing Committee for the 1998 NCAA Final Four … is a member of the Board of Directors for the SanAntonio Greater Chamber of Commerce … named the 2003 Multiple Sclerosis National Volunteer of the Yearand is a member of the Advisory Board of the Lone Star chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society …served on the National Board of Trustees and continues to serve as an advisor for the San Antonio chapterof the Fellowship of Christian Athletes... he and wife, Tammy, have two children, Josh (20) and Jessy (17) …father-in-law is Grant Teaff (the former head coach at Baylor University and current executive director of theAmerican Football Coaches Association).

RICK PYCHEXECUTIVE V ICE PRESIDENT /

F INANCE & CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER – AT&T CENTER

Leads all of Spurs Sports & Entertainment’s financial, legal, information systemsand risk and facilities management as well as responsible for all budgeting,corporate planning and development on behalf of the organization and ownership ...oversees all of SS&E’s government relations and communications … manages allplayer salaries and salary cap matters … over 30 years of financial and business management experience …named the Spurs chief financial officer in 1993 … promoted to executive vice president in 2000 … in 1995started a development, financial, and operating study for a new multi-purpose arena that would be home to theSpurs and first brought the need for a new playing facility to focus to the Spurs owners … eventually resultedin a public funding referendum being passed in 1999 … after the election was named as the chief developmentofficer for the AT&T Center … directed all aspects of the AT&T Center development project … headed up thenegotiations with Bexar County in finalizing the arena’s development and operating agreements … negotiatedfinancing which provided SS&E’s contribution to the construction project as well as ongoing franchise funding… led a team of architects, contractors, and project managers in the design and construction of the AT&TCenter, which opened in October 2002 … today continues to oversee the operations of the AT&T Center …led the organization’s efforts to bring hockey to the AT&T Center … in 2002 negotiated the purchase of anAmerican Hockey League affiliate and then entered into a joint venture and affiliation with the Florida Panthersto play in San Antonio … in the summer of 2005 led SS&E’s effort to become the sole owner of the San AntonioRampage and negotiated a new affiliation agreement with the Phoenix Coyotes … oversees hockey operationsfor the Rampage and is the team’s AHL Board of Governors representative … a member of the Board ofDirectors of the San Antonio Sports Foundation since 1989 … has been active in the organization’s efforts tobring major sporting events to San Antonio, including the U.S. Olympic Festival in 1993, the 1995 NationalSenior Olympics, the 2002 NCAA Women’s Final Four and the 1998, 2004, and 2008 NCAA Men’s Final Fourand the Pan Am Games … also serves on the Board of Trustees of Via Metropolitan Transit, on the Board ofthe San Antonio Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) and the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio Boardof Directors … holds a degree in accounting from Fairfield University and is a CPA … has a 20-year-old son,Zack, who currently plays in the Atlantic Junior Hockey League for the Maine based Portland Pirates.

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LAWRENCE PAYNESENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/BROADCASTING

Joined the franchise in 1976 after graduating from the University of Texas School ofLaw… under his direction Spurs Sports & Entertainment has built one of the mostextensive broadcast lineups in professional sports … with the addition of the Rampageand the Silver Stars his department is responsible for over 600 productions each year… the Spurs were among the first in the NBA to bring inventory and sales completely

“in-house” (a union of production and sales is known as Broadcasting/New Media) … as executive producerfor each and every project, he is involved in all aspects from contract rights negotiations to the “look” of thebroadcasts … also manages the organization’s sponsorship sales efforts and inventory, including radio andTV inventory, print, internet, signage, corporate suites and in-arena and out-of-arena promotions/licensing …oversees all aspects of Spurs Sports & Entertainment’s four internet sites … responsible for creating andcontinuing to develop state-of-the-art technologies in the AT&T Center … has won two national ACE Awards,the Silver Medal at the International Film and Television Festival of New York and several local Addy awards… was selected as a charter member of the NBA Broadcast Advisory Board … has been a mentor for theChurchill High School Video Technology Department for the past seven years … is a member of theUniversity of Texas Law School Non-Practicing Advisory Council and also serves as a mentor to Universityof Texas Law School students … he continues to serve Christus Santa Rosa Children’s Foundation, BaylorUniversity’s Sports Sponsorship & Sales (S3) Advisory Board and is an active supporter of the US Army All- American Bowl … has been married to Mary - a fellow UT graduate - for 27 years … they have two sons,22-year-old Bryan, who will graduate from the Red McCombs School of Business at the University of Texasin the spring of 2007 with a MBA, and 18-year-old Will, a senior at Churchill High School.

First joined the Spurs organization as a sales intern in 1985 … today is responsible for theentire ticket sales and guest services operations as vice president/ticket sales andservices for Spurs Sports & Entertainment … served in several roles with the Spurs beforebeing promoted to his current position in 1992 … has led the organization’s drive to put

“Fans First” … this effort includes the creation of a Guest Services Team serving premium seat holders andseason ticket holders … oversees season ticket sales, group ticket sales and individual game ticket salesoperations for the Spurs, Rampage and the Silver Stars … during the 2005-06 season the three teams welcomedover one million fans to the AT&T Center … has twice coordinated relocation efforts for Spurs ticket holders (fromthe HemisFair Arena to the Alamodome in 1993 and from the Alamodome to the AT&T Center in 2002) … workswith the famous Baseline Bums … a native of Janesville, Wisconsin … received his bachelor’s in economics fromWisconsin and a master’s in sports management from Western Illinois University … an active volunteer with theGreater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, the Knights of Columbus and various YMCA programs … he andwife, Linda, have three children, 14-year-old Kelsey, 11-year-old Alyssa and seven-year-old Alex.

JOE CLARKVICE PRESIDENT/TICKET SALES AND SERVICES

ALISON FOXVICE PRESIDENT/COMMUNITY RELATIONSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/SPURS FOUNDATION

Now in her 15th season with the Spurs … strives to ensure that the Spurs, Rampage,Silver Stars and the Spurs Foundation are partners in the community working to solveproblems, create opportunities, be catalysts for community pride and enhance the

quality of life … in daily contact with business leaders, educators, non-profit organizations and communitygroups to help guide the organization’s community efforts … is responsible for donations, educational andrecreational programming as well as player, mascot, dancer and front office appearance scheduling …manages player community involvement … works with the Spurs Wives’ Club and the Spurs Wheelchair team… oversees the Spurs and Silver Stars participation in various NBA and WNBA initiatives including NBACares, Read to Achieve, Hispanic Heritage and Black History Month celebrations … as the executive directorof the Spurs Foundation, provides the internal and external leadership and oversees the Foundation’s youthprogramming, fundraising, grant disbursements and partnerships with collaborating agencies … theFoundation has donated more than $10 million in cash and in-kind donations since its inception in 1988 … anative of Omaha … a graduate of the University of Southern California … a member of the Board of Trusteesof the United Way of Bexar County … active with her children’s school and sports teams … she and herhusband, Derrick (who is the president of the Alamo Bowl), have two sons, Drew and Jake, as well as threecats and two dogs.

PAULA WINSLOWVICE PRESIDENT/HUMAN RESOURCES

Joined the Spurs in August of 1993 as the organization’s first-ever director of humanresources … named vice president of human resources in September of 2002 …responsible for all personnel issues, including recruiting, benefits and employeerelations for Spurs Sports & Entertainment … served a vital role as the organization hasgrown with the opening of the AT&T Center as well as the additions of both the SilverStars and Rampage … enjoyed 20 years of experience in the banking industry prior to joining the Spurs …worked in management level positions with Valley National Bank and Sentinel Savings in Phoenix … a nativeof Arizona and a 1980 graduate of Arizona State University … a certified Senior Professional in HumanResources … a board member of the Animal Defense League … married Randy Hollon in October of 2005.

LEO GOMEZVICE PRESIDENT/PUBLIC AFFAIRS

& CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION

A member of the Spurs organization since July of 1996 … is responsible for SpursSports & Entertainment’s strategic goals involving San Antonio’s various government andeconomic development agencies … born in Edinburg and raised in McAllen … receivedhis bachelor’s degree in political science and business administration from Pan AmericanUniversity … obtained a master’s degree from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the Universityof Texas … began his professional career as an intern with the U.S. General Accounting Office in Washington,D.C. … enjoyed a stint with the Texas Department of Commerce before being named the assistant director ofthe Tomas Rivera Center’s Texas office here in San Antonio … was then named vice president, governmentaffairs for The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce … prior to joining the Spurs served as presidentof the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, leading an organization with almost 2,000 members ...was the GM for Administration at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas for a year and a half before returning toSS&E in the summer of 2005 … very active in the San Antonio community … serves on the Board of Directorsof numerous organizations including Christus Santa Rosa Hospital, the Spurs Foundation and the Eastside’sCommunity Economic Revitalization Agency … he has two children, Manuel Leo and April Gloria.

Now in his 25th season with the Spurs … began with the Spurs as an account executivein 1982 … served as director of marketing for six seasons before being promoted to his current position in 1992 … responsible for the strategic development andimplementation of all marketing operations for Spurs Sports & Entertainment includingcorporate communication, advertising, game presentation, merchandise, sponsoractivation, database and internet marketing … supervises the entire game operation, which includes traffic,parking, security, ushers, mascots, dance teams, on-court promotions, music presentation and all otherelements of game operations … manages all Spurs special events and promotions … under his direction, theSpurs were the first NBA team to implement a fan reward program, AT&T Center Rewards … oversees SpursSports & Entertainment four internet sites … has received numerous honors while with the Spurs includingthe 1999 Marketer of the Year Award by the American Marketing Association and the Distinguished Salesand Marketing Award by the Sales and Marketing Executives of San Antonio … has also won several Addyawards … a member of the American Marketing Association and Board of Directors of American AdvertisingFederation … a native of Illinois … a graduate of Western Illinois University … he and wife, Carla, have a 18-year-old son Zachary, a freshman enrolled in the Red McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas.

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LORI WARRENVICE PRESIDENT/FINANCE

In her 14th year with the Spurs … spent seven seasons as the team’s controller … was named vice president of finance in the summer of 2000 … responsible for all day-to-day financial operations and reporting, cash management, related tax matters andinsurance risk management for Spurs Sports & Entertainment … was heavily involved inall financial aspects of the AT&T Center development project … prior to joining the Spursworked in the audit department for KPMG Peat Marwick in Dallas and San Antonio … a Certified PublicAccountant with a degree in accounting from Texas A&M … played one season of varsity tennis for the Aggies… a member of the Texas Society of CPA’s and the San Antonio Chapter of the Society of CPA’s … she andhusband, Garren, have two sons, eight-year-old Chandler and four-year-old Trevor.

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MIKE KICKIRILLODIRECTOR OF BROADCASTING

Joined the Spurs in 1990 … prior to that served as a correspondent for the AustinAmerican-Statesman and then a sports producer at KSAT-12 … has also worked invarious capacities for FOX Sports Net and ABC … in 1996 he received an Emmy Awardfor work done for NBC for the 1996 Olympic Games … a native of Houston, receivedhis degree in broadcast journalism from Southwest Texas State University … memberof the Lone Star chapter of the National Television Academy … he and wife, Julie, havetwo daughters, Robin and Connie.

JEFF BRODY DIRECTOR OF INTERNET AND NEW MEDIA

Joined the Spurs in July of 2000 … prior to joining the Spurs spent three years as vicepresident of communications with the San Antonio Sports Foundation and four yearsas associate director of content management at SBC Communications … received hisbachelor’s degree from the University of Texas and his master’s in businesscommunications from Emerson College … enjoys softball, basketball, golf and cycling… he and wife Jennifer have a five-year-old son, Benjamin

TOD C. CAFLISCH, MCSEDIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Joined the Spurs in September of 1990 as the team’s first Computer Resource Manager… named Director of Information Technology for Spurs Sports & Entertainment in thesummer of 2000 … played four years of varsity football at Framingham State College …worked for both IBM and EDS in Dallas before joining the Spurs … a member of theAssociation of Information Technology Professionals … he and wife, Debbie, have fourchildren, Christian, who is on a football scholarship at Texas A&M, Kylie, Erica, (who areboth cheerleaders at Madison High School) and Collin.

REBECCA CAVENDIRECTOR OF GUEST SERVICES

Now in her 10th season with the Spurs … promoted to director of guest services inAugust of 2001 … worked at EZ’s restaurant as a manager and training coordinatorprior to joining the Spurs … attended UTSA … while working for the Spurs, she metand married her husband, Terry, who at the time worked as the Alamodome’s eventmanager … they are the parents of four children, Zachary, Nicholas, Alec and Claire …in her spare time enjoys writing children’s stories.

CRAIG HOWARDCONTROLLER

Joined the Spurs during the 2003-04 season to serve as the team’s controller ... priorto joining the Spurs, spent 10 years in financial management positions in the banking,mutual fund and brokerage industries and six years in public accounting ... received aBBA in accounting from Southwest Texas State University and is a Certified PublicAccountant … earned his MBA at the University of The Incarnate Word ... he and wife,Maria, have three dogs.

TOM JAMESDIRECTOR OF MEDIA SERVICES

In his 13th season as the Spurs director of media services … promoted to currentposition in August of 1994 after spending three seasons as the team’s media servicesmanager … serves on the NBA PR Advisory Board … a native of Guilford, Vermont …received his degree in communications and political science in 1990 from TrinityUniversity (where he played two seasons of varsity basketball) … joined the Spurs as anintern in October of 1988.

PATRICIA QUINNDIRECTOR OF T ICKET OPERATIONS

Since joining the Spurs in August of 1988 has moved up the team’s corporate ladder …today serves as the director of ticket operations for Spurs Sports & Entertainment …after starting as a member of the ticket office staff was named the assistant ticket officemanager in February of 1989 … in December of 1994 was named the team’s ticketaccounting manager … was promoted to her current position in February of 1997 … a San Antonio native.

CLINTON RATHMELLDIRECTOR OF AUDIO V ISUAL ENGINEERING

Serves as director of audio visual engineering for Spurs Sports & Entertainment … priorto joining the Spurs in 1991 was director of developmental engineering for ParagonCable Systems … a member of the Society of Broadcast Engineers, he holdscertifications from that organization as a Senior Television Engineer and as a BroadcastNetworking Technologist … a native of San Antonio, studied electrical engineering atthe University of Texas … he and wife, Timi, have a son, Matthew.

ANALISA RODRIGUEZDIRECTOR OF TALENT RESOURCES

Promoted into her current position in September of 2004 … started with the Spurs asan intern in 1997 … was named the Spurs appearance coordinator in October of 1998and then moved into the role of community services manager in July of 2000 … a SanAntonio native … earned a degree in communications from Trinity University … has acat, Che, who tips the scales at 28 pounds.

TIM SALIERDIRECTOR OF SALES

Joined the Spurs in 2000 … prior to making the move to San Antonio spent twoseasons as the general manager and vice president/business operations for theRockford Lightning in the CBA … served as a senior account executive with theHouston Rockets during the 1997-98 season … a native of Shannon, Illinois … has hisdegree in business administration from Monmouth College … he and wife, Carrie, havetwo dogs, Peyton and Dax.

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Brian AglerSilver StarsAssistant Coach

John AguilarWelder

Erick AguirreTicket Office Group Coord.

Mike AldenDock Master

Tracy AllenAudio AssistantSupervisor

Willie AllenSecurity

Jesse AlvaradoEvent ProductionCoordinator

Daniel AshcraftAssociate Producer

Teesha AutryFinance Assistant

Robbie BalengerPractice FacilitySupervisor

Sunshine BalengerExecutive Assistant

Jennifer BandaNaming RightsSponsor Coordinator

Patrick BlischeHockey BusinessCoordinator

Jennifer BoeseltEvents & DonationsCoordinator

James BorregoVideo Coordinator

Sandy BrondelloSilver Stars Assistant Coach

Robert ByxbeeEvent Manager

Jason BurgosProcurement Clerk

Daniel BanksInternet ProductionCoordinator

Ace BarajasMeeting/SpecialEvents Manager

Pam BenavidesAdvertising Manager

Anthony BendeleAccount Executive

Drew BellevilleRampage SalesRepresentative

Greg BerrySeason TicketServices Coordinator

Robert CanoConversion Crew Lead

Monica CasiasAT&T CenterReceptionist

Carlos CedilloMaintenance Tech

Leigh Ann CecilSeason Ticket Sales Coordinator

Lawrence CheeStaff Accountant

Lynn ClassenSales Representative

Nicole ChristyPremium ServicesCoordinator

John ColemanMail/Supply Assistant

Beth CostanteExecutive Assistant

Jack CuchranGroup Sales Manager

Kris DavisSpurs Media ServicesCoordinator

Ryan DenbowAccount Executive

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Lisa KeethCorporate Suite Sales Assistant

Shannon KischefskySponsorship SalesAssistant

Nicole KuhnPromotions Manager

Kathy KurekTicket Office Manager

George LopezPainter

Michelle LoveSr. Sponsorship Sales Manager

Gina MaciasExecutive Assistant

Jacqueline MaldonadoMarketing Assistant

Wanda MartinTicket OfficeRepresentative

Amanda McClainPromotionsCoordinator

Carolyn MedinaStaff Accountant

Joe MenezSeason TicketServices Coordinator

Brian FitzgeraldSponsorship SalesManager

Diane FlackExecutive Assistant

Jennifer FranksTicket OfficeRepresentative

Tifini FurstSponsorship SalesManager

James GallowaySecurity

Sam GallowaySecurity

Chris GarciaManager of FranchiseOperations

Elizabeth GarciaGuest ServicesCoordinator

Ruben GarciaTicket Accountant

Jeanne GarzaManager ofSponsorship Services

George GervinCommunity RelationsRepresentative

Henry GonzalezJourneyman

Nancy GonzalezSales Representative

Theresa GrabStaff Accountant

Terri GroverPremium ServicesManager

Julian GuerraGroup Sales Executive

Moe GuerreroManager of BasketballOperations

Leigh Anne GullettSilver Stars MediaServices Manager

Hollis HamiltonAccounting Supervisor

Deborah HendersonGuest ServicesManager

Christopher HernandezSales Representative

Shermeka HudsonPremium ServiceCoordinator

Banner HugginsEvent OperationsManager

Eric JaramilloEvent MarketingCoordinator

Barbara JaskiniaExecutive Assistant

Paul JimenezGuest ServicesGreeter

Frank JimenezTrades Tech

Shannon JulianGroup Sales Executive

Dawn KeenPromotionsCoordinator

Brian KeefeAssistant VideoCoordinator

Tim DerkManager of MascotDevelopment

Gord DineenRampage Assistant Coach

Chanson DouglasSales Representative

Nixon DorvilienEquipment Manager

Amy DzierzakEducation & Recreation Mgr.

Tobin ErnstHockey MediaManager

Jimi OlsenSr. Account Executive

Veronica ParedesAdministrativeAssistant

Tom ParksOperations Manager

Rita PasierbReceptionist-OfficeAssistant

Lyle PearceOperations Manager

Claudia PenaExecutive Assistant

Andrew MonacoRadio/TV Play By Play

Chris MonroeSeason TicketServices Coordinator

Abel MorenoPlumber

Cindi MorenoBasketball Admin.Assistant

Shannon O’BrienGroup SalesCoordinator

Shannon O’ConnorSponsorship SalesAssistant

Jessica PeoplesSilver StarsAdministrative Assistant

Jacque PepplerPromotionsCoordinator

Sonia PerezAppearanceCoordinator

Mike PlummerMarketing Manager

Cliff PuchalskiMedia ServicesManager

Stephen PyleAudio SystemsEngineer

Robbie QuintanaBroadcast TrafficManager

Dr. Ed RashidSpurs TeamOpthalmologist

Bruce RadleyBox Office Manager

Seberino RegaladoPremium ServicesCoordinator

Misty ReichenauEducation/RecreationCoordinator

Joe ReyesSr. Account Executive

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Enrique VillarrealConversion StructuralSeating Lead

Carolyn WallaceExecutive Assistant

Deann WallenSeason TicketServices Coordinator

David WalshSpecial EventsManager

Wayne WebsterLead Electrician

Ryan WeedInside SalesRepresentative

Darr WeeksProduction Manager

James WeilerTrades Lead

Clarence WestProcurement Manager

Tim WhangPromotionsCoordinator

Christopher WhiteAsst. Strength & Cond. Coach

Mike WholeySilver Stars VideoCoordinator

Rob WicallMarketingRepresentative

Daniel WilsonSecurity

Paul SingerParking ServicesAssistant Manager

Gracie SiwySecurity

Shane SkaggsTelecom Supervisor

Joe SmierciakA/V Technician

Cindy SmithInside Sales Manager

Casey SparksMarketing Coordinator

Patrick StorerCarpenter

Kevin SugrueSponsor SalesManager

Amanda TateAdvertisingCoordinator

Monica TaylorCommunicationsManager

Chris ThompsonVideo Production

Cindy TrevinoBookkeeper/AdministrativeAssistant

Dianna ReyesSilver Stars SalesRepresentative

Laura ReyesFranchise TrafficCoordinator

Brian RickettsFranchise Game OpsCoordinator

John RobbinsInternet ProductionCoordinator

Teresa RoblezOperations Assistant

Marcos RodriguezSecurity

Aaron RogersSeason TicketServices Coordinator

Jacky RogersBooking Assistant

Andrew RosalesHVAC Tech

Vince RosettaPromotionsCoordinator

Cynthia SalazarConversion Lead

Becky SaliniBasketball ExecutiveAssistant

Rosie SantosBox Office AssistantManager

Egon SchwarmChief of Security

Arthur SernaTicket FranchiseManager

Mike SetserCorporate Suite SalesManager

Connie ShaferAdministrativeAssistant

Martin SharpMarketing

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Yolanda TrevinoExecutive Assistant

Gem TrimbleDesktop/ PCSpecialist

Tammy TurnerHR Manager

Charles ValdezAccount Executive

Aaron VasquezSecurity II

Daryl VenegasSecurity

JOHN SPARKSVICE PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER

In his sixth year with Spurs Sports & Entertainment … a Los Angles native … joinedthe Navy in 1977 where he served as an enlisted propulsion engineer … completed hisnaval career in 1997 retiring with 20 years of service as a Master Chief Petty Officer… following his military service entered into the business community in the field offacility management, as the director of building operations at CNN Center in Atlanta

with Turner Broadcasting … as Philips Arena started construction in 1997 worked on the design build teamas an owner’s representative for quality assurance … in 1999, just prior to the opening of the facility, wasnamed director of operations for Philips Arena … his experience in opening Philips Arena made him a naturalchoice to serve as assistant general manager of the AT&T Center, overseeing construction and establishingday-to-day operational procedures … was appointed to the role of vice president/general manager of theAT&T Center in November of 2004 … he and his wife, Gail, have four children, William (24), Daniel (18),Katherine (16), and Jonathan (13).

ROSE ANN MARTINEZASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER/SENIOR DIRECTOR, EVENT SERVICES

Joined the AT&T Center in January of 2002 … previously worked in college athleticsand with the United States Olympic Committee … member of IAAM and its ArenasCommittee…member of MPI and Co-Chair of its THCC CMP Study Group …received CMP designation in February of 2003 … a graduate of Oglebay’s

PAFMS/Graduate Institute … received her bachelor’s from Rice University and a master’s in educationfrom the University of Texas.

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The AT&T Center – San Antonio'sstate-of-the-art arena – opened inNovember, 2002. A public-private ventureamongst Bexar County, the ColiseumAdvisory Board, the San AntonioLivestock Show & Rodeo and SpursSports & Entertainment, the AT&T Centertruly offers, “Something for Everyone”.

The facility hosts four anchor tenants:the NBA Spurs, the AHL Rampage, theWNBA Silver Stars and the San AntonioStock Show & Rodeo. Additionally, thevenue attracts a multitude of concerts,family shows and special events.

Now in its fifth year of operation, theAT&T Center has hosted over 600 events entertaining over five million guests. George Strait, theRolling Stones, Billy Joel & Elton John, Prince, Luciano Pavarotti and Green Day are just a few of themusical acts that have visited the AT&T Center. Other events – including NCAA Basketball, WWESmackDown and RAW, the Wiggles and championship boxing – have also made stops at the venue.

The facility offers diverse events to the San Antonio community and all of South Texas thanks inpart to its various seating capabilities, building configurations and curtaining system. To leverage itsancillary meeting spaces and exhibition/trade configurations, the AT&T Center offers MSE's –Meetings and Special Events – throughout the year. This additional amenity further illustrates thefacility's full-service approach and has resulted in non-traditional bookings such as Toyota's 2007National Dealer Meeting and Product Launch.

Built in a “ranch tech” style, the AT&T Center is designed to present a sense of place, both insideand out. The external view, in addition to its distinctive architecture, features park-like landscapingthat's both visually appealing and environmentally friendly. Inside, the design continues to capture theSouth Texas ambiance with festive colors and imaginative details.

Adding to the interior appeal of the AT&T Center is a collection of fine art commissioned by Spursowners Peter and Julianna Holt. The diverse collection is valued in excess of one million dollars andfeatures Texas-, modern- and basketball-styled themes.

“We are enormously proud of the AT&T Center and what it brings to the community,” said Holt,chairman of Spurs Sports & Entertainment. “We're proud to have been part of the effort. Now we canprovide South Texas with some of the best sports and entertainment available anywhere in the U.S.”

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WILL GLOORDIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND TRANSPORATION

Named director of public safety and transportation in the summer of 2006 … in his newposition oversees guest services, parking, transportation and security for the AT&TCenter … has been with the AT&T Center since the facility opened in 2002 … startedin the arena/stadium business in 1988 … has worked each of the last six Super Bowls… a San Antonio native … received his degree from Southwestern University.

JERRY GOLDMANDIRECTOR OF BOOKING AND MARKETING

Joined Spurs Sports & Entertainment in February of 2005 … prior to joining SS&Eworked as the booking manager at The Arena at Gwinnett Center in Atlanta … inaddition spent six years working with Clear Channel Entertainment … a St. Louis native… received his degree in business management from Southeast Missouri StateUniversity … he and wife, Heather, have a daughter, Jocelyn.

BRANDON SAN MIGUELDIRECTOR OF IT NETWORK SERVICES

Joined Spurs Sports & Entertainment in June of 2002 … was promoted into hiscurrent position in the summer of 2006 … earned his degree from UTSA in computerinformation systems … worked in networking positions with MCI Worldcom andWest Corporation before joining SS&E … he and his wife, Cynthia, have two children,Brandon James and Desirae.

RON SNEADDIRECTOR OF FACIL ITY SERVICES

Joined Spurs Sports & Entertainment in the summer of 2002 as the maintenancesupervisor of the operations department … was promoted to his current position inOctober of 2005 … prior to joining SS&E worked for the City of San Antonio, servingas the building maintenance leader for the Alamodome … a Michigan native ... has sixchildren (including a daughter who is a teacher at the George Gervin Academy).

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PAT CONACHERHEAD COACH

In his second season as head coach for the Rampage … comes to the Alamo City afterserving as head coach for the Coyotes’ AHL affiliate (Utah Grizzlies) for the 2004-05 season… prior to being a head coach at the AHL level, served as an assistant coach for the Coyotesfor four seasons after joining the organization in February of 2001 … the 47-year-old played17 years of professional hockey including 13 NHL seasons with the New York Rangers,

Edmonton, New Jersey, Los Angeles, Calgary and New York Islanders … drafted by the Rangers in 1979 … played521 NHL games, recording 63 goals and 76 assists for 139 points … was a member of the Edmonton Oilers 1983-84 Stanley Cup Championship team after spending two seasons in the Rangers organization … the Edmonton,Alberta native joined New Jersey as a free agent in 1985 and played six seasons with the Devils … was part of fourNew Jersey playoff teams, including the Devils inaugural playoff season in 1987-88 … made his second trip to theStanley Cup Finals while with the LA Kings in 1992-93 versus Montreal … twice named as the team’s mostinspirational player and unsung hero … played five seasons alongside hockey icon Wayne Gretzky … known as ahard-working player, a valuable defensive forward and a strong penalty killer … upon retiring, was a radio coloranalyst for one season (1996-97) after splitting his last season in the NHL (1995-96) between Los Angeles, Calgaryand the Islanders … spent the 1997-98 season as a player/assistant coach for Canada’s National Team … joinedthe Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League on Jan. 20, 2000, as an assistant coach and worked therefor the remainder of the season … AHL playing experience includes 459 games with six teams (New HavenNighthawks, Springfield Indians, Moncton Alpines, Nova Scotia Oilers, Maine Mariners and Utica Devils), collecting326 points (115-211-326).

LAURENCE GILMANGENERAL MANAGER

In his 13th season with the Coyotes organization and second as the Rampage generalmanager, overseeing the hockey operations and development of the Coyotes top minorleague prospects … the 41-year-old also begins his sixth season as Coyotes seniorvice president & assistant general manager after working the previous three seasonsas the team's director of hockey operations … works closely with Michael Barnett (the

Coyotes' general manager) attending to the day-to-day administration of the Coyotes hockey operationsdepartment and is involved in all aspects of the on-ice operations of the hockey team … duties also includeinvolvement in the development and implementation of the budget for the Coyotes' hockey operationsdepartment, negotiation of player contracts, salary arbitration, player transactions, scouting and personnelmatters as well as the administration and application of the NHL's Collective Bargaining Agreement … is amember of the AHL's Competition Committee as well as the Legal Affairs Committee … graduated from theUniversity of Winnipeg in 1991 … received his Juris Doctorate in 1994 from the University of North DakotaSchool of Law … admitted to the State Bar of Minnesota in 1995 … Laurence and his wife Michelle residein Scottsdale with their children Tyler and Samantha.

Celebrating their fifth season in the American Hockey League, becomingthe longest running hockey franchise in the Alamo City … in their secondseason serving as the top minor league affiliate of the Phoenix Coyotes,a franchise led by managing partner and head coach Wayne Gretzky …originally a joint venture between Spurs Sports & Entertainment and theFlorida Panthers until June 30, 2005 when SS&E purchased thePanthers’ portion of the franchise to assume sole ownership … theRampage will play 15 of the 27 AHL teams during the 2006-07 campaign… the team, who play in the West Division of the Western Conference,will face the Syracuse Crunch again after a year-long hiatus and will takeon the new Worcester Sharks, who are relocating from Cleveland thisseason … the Rampage will play an unbalanced schedule that is heavilyweighted around conference play, with 58 of their 80 games comingagainst division rivals … the team will break off from their 16-game roadtrip for the 2007 Rbk Hockey All-Star Classic which takes place January

28-29, 2007 at Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto … the Rampage had a 23-50-3-4 record last season … goaltenderDavid LeNeveu finished third in the AHL in save percentage in 2005-06, stopping 92.1 percent of the shots hefaced … he made at least 40 saves in a game seven times, including a 53-save shutout of Houston on Mar. 18 …Matt Jones enjoyed a stellar rookie season last year, earning five separate recalls to the parent Phoenix Coyotes… the former third-round draft pick (2002) recorded two assists in 16 games on the NHL stage … during oneweek in July, the Phoenix Coyotes added significant depth to their organization by signing reigning AHL MVPDonald MacLean, one-time AHL All-Star Mike Zigomanis and former Calder Cup champions Travis Roche andBryan Helmer … in operation since 1936, the AHL continues to serve as the top development leaguefor all 30 National Hockey League teams … more than 80 percent of today’s NHL players areAmerican Hockey League graduates, and for the fifth year in a row, more than 6.3 million fansattended AHL games across North America in 2005-06 … for more information on the SanAntonio Rampage, including group and season ticket options, call (210) 444-5050 … for mediainformation on the team contact Tobin Ernst at (210) 444-5734.

Originally the Utah Starzz, one of the league’s original eightfranchises, the San Antonio Silver Stars are entering theirfifth season in the Alamo City ... one of 14 teams that make

up the WNBA ... the Silver Stars are led by head coach andgeneral manager Dan Hughes, who is beginning his third season at

the helm ... the 2006 Silver Stars 13 wins nearly doubled their 2005total and marked the franchise’s most victories since moving to SanAntonio ... Silver Stars basketball was more exciting than ever in 2006

... with the addition of the 24-second shot clock, scoring was up league-wide and San Antoniowas no exception, adding 10 points to their per game average ... Vickie Johnson, one of only seven

10-year WNBA veterans, became the first WNBA player to start 300 games ... Johnson joined former OlympianShannon "PeeWee" Johnson to form a formidable backcourt ... rookie Sophia Young led the squad in both scoringand rebounding, earning a spot on the 2006 WNBA All-Star Team and a unanimous selection to the 2006 All-Rookie Team ... San Antonio also saw the return of Agnieszka Bibrzycka who poured in a team-best 55 three-pointers ... the Silver Stars have continued to exhibit a strong commitment to the San Antonio community throughvarious community programs ... created on April 24, 1996, when the NBA Board of Governors approved theconcept for the women’s league, the first WNBA game was played in June of1997 ... the WNBA’s 34-game regular-season schedule runs from Memorial Dayto Labor Day ... For more information on the Silver Stars, contact Leigh AnneGullett at (210) 444-5738.

RUSSELL WARRENDIRECTOR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS

Russell Warren joined the Silver Stars as director of business operations in June 2006 ... he manages the franchise’s business operations, overseeing all aspects of the WNBA day-to-day operations and working on promoting women’s basketball in the community ... a TexasTech alumnus, spent the last three years as an assistant athletic director for the Red Raiders,working with Marsha Sharp and the Lady Raider basketball program ... during his tenure, theLady Raider program, which is considered a model for best practices in the NCAA, saw a significant increase inattendance and financial success ... prior to earning his assistant athletic director title, Warren served as director ofticket operations for the department beginning in 1996, after serving as director of marketing and special events forthe Southwest Conference during its final years ... he has also served as ticket manager at Baylor University,assistant ticket manager at Southern Methodist University, and he worked as a marketing and sales representativefor the Dallas Cowboys … began his career immediately following graduation from Texas Tech as an administrativeintern for the Southwest Conference … has overseen numerous NCAA and conference championships at both thecollegiate campus and conference levels ... served on the Cotton Bowl game operations staff for several years.

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DAN HUGHES HEAD COACH & GENERAL MANAGER

Named head coach of the Silver Stars on Jan. 4, 2005, Dan Hughes earned generalmanager duties as well on Aug. 25, 2005 ... oversees the basketball operations staff,roster development and all player acquisitions, while also coaching the team on the floor ...his 2006 squad nearly doubled the franchise’s 2005 win total ... fielded a young, talentedteam, which included five top 10 picks from the last three years ... brings more than 20years of coaching experience to the Alamo City ... served as head coach of the Cleveland Rockers from 2000-03, earning WNBA Coach of the Year honors in 2001 ... the 2001 Rockers were one of the best defensiveteams in the history of the WNBA, holding opponents to 55.9 ppg, tops in league history, and a 38.1 percentfield goal percentage, second in league history ... guided the Rockers to three playoff appearances ... took overas head coach of the Charlotte Sting midway through the 1999 season, leading the Sting to their first playoffseries win ... a native of Lowell, Ohio, has coached at nearly every level in the Buckeye State ... served asassistant coach with the University of Toledo’s women’s basketball program (1996-97) and men’s basketballprogram (1991-96) ... has also served assistant coaching stints with the men’s teams at Mount Union College(1982-84 and 1985-91) and Baldwin-Wallace College (1984-85) ... graduated with a degree in physicaleducation and history from Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio, in 1977... earned a master’s in educationfrom Miami University of Ohio in 1978 ... he and his wife, Mary, have two children, Sara and Bryce.

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