The San Antonio Spurs will retire Bruce Bowen jersey on March 21, against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Bowen’s No. 12 jersey
will join, James Silas’ No 13, geroge Gervin’s No. 44, Johnny Moore’s No. 00 ,
David Robinson’s N. 50. Sean Elliott’s No. 32 and Avery Johnson’s No 6 in the
rafters in the AT & T Center.
Bowen Joined the
Spurs in 2001 and played nine seasons in San Antonio. Bowen started in every game he played in for
the Spurs and averaged 6.4 points, and 1.3 assists per game.
The 6-7 guard out of
Cal State Fullerton earned a spot on the NBA’s All-Defensive Team in eight of
his nine seasons with the Spurs (was a second team selection in 2001, 2002 and
2003 before earning first team honors in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008).
Bowen is one of five swingmen in NBA history to earn All-Defensive Team honors
in eight-or-more straight seasons Bowen was a part of
three NBA Championship teams with the Spurs. He appeared in 122 playoff games,
averaging 6.2 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists.
A leader on and off
the court, Bowen earned the NBA’s Community Assist Award twice (March 2005 and
January 2006) for his efforts in the San Antonio community. In 2004 Bowen
launched GET FIT with Bruce and Buddy, a comprehensive program aimed towards
fighting childhood obesity in San Antonio. Nearly 15,000 boys and girls
participated in the program.
The Spurs will
give fans the opportunity to honor Bowen prior to his jersey being raised at a
luncheon which will take place Monday, March 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the
AT&T Center. Former teammates and the entire 2011-12 Spurs team will be on
hand to recognize Bowen.
Those in attendance
will be able to enjoy a silent auction, a chance to win a trip with the team to
a road playoff game and preview the banner that will be raised to the rafters
on March 21.
All proceeds from the
luncheon will benefit SBGB. To purchase tickets or for more information on the
luncheon please call (210) 444‐5609 or email sbgb@attcenter.com.