Top 5 Small Forwards In San Antonio Spurs History

By winstonharris

Top 5 Small Forwards In San Antonio Spurs' History

George Gervin San Antonio Spurs — Much like the demeanor of the San Antonio Spurs, their small forwards have always been forgotten about. No matter how good they were, they never really get acknowledged for their success and contribution to the game. Spurs players may like to operate like that, but it’s time some light gets shed on these deserving players.

5. Bruce Bowen

Bruce Bowen goes for a layup

5. Bruce Bowen

Bruce Bowen goes for a layup — Bruce Bowen was part of three NBA championships with the Spurs. His role as a defensive specialist was major in guarding many of the prime time players on the opposing NBA Finals teams, which included the New Jersey Nets, Detroit Pistons, and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

4. Sean Elliott

Sean Elliott San Antonio Spurs

4. Sean Elliott

Sean Elliott San Antonio Spurs — Sean Elliott spent 11 of his 12-year career in San Antonio. He was an integral part of the Spurs’ first NBA championship back in 1999. His career average of 14.4 points and 4.4 rebounds per game with the Spurs, coupled with his ranking of fifth in minutes played for the franchise, has earned him the utmost respect as one of the best players in team history.

3. Larry Kenon

Larry Kenon drives

3. Larry Kenon

Larry Kenon drives — The Spurs owe much of their early franchise success to Larry Kenon and his efforts. In five seasons, Kenon amassed 8,248 points and 4,114 rebounds. He is currently ninth in points and fourth in rebounds for the franchise.

2. Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Leonard

2. Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Leonard — The quiet, unassuming small forward from San Diego State University has come out of nowhere and earned his spot on this list. The fact that he is the only person on this list with a NBA Finals MVP award has to speak volumes of Leonard’s potential. No one could have predicted the impact he would bring to the Spurs and his championship experience will only help him in the future.

1. George Gervin

George Gervin San Antonio Spurs

1. George Gervin

George Gervin San Antonio Spurs — The San Antonio Spurs’ history was built on the game of George “the Iceman” Gervin. His 15-year career spanned between the ABA and the NBA, where he averaged 25.1 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. He is ranked in the franchises top 10 for points, rebounds, assists, and games played, among other categories.

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