[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 97 (Friday, June 15, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1314]
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          IN HONOR OF THE 2007 NBA CHAMPION SAN ANTONIO SPURS

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                            HON. LAMAR SMITH

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 15, 2007

  Mr. SMITH of Texas. Madam Speaker, it's a great pleasure to recognize 
our 2007 National Basketball Association champions, the San Antonio 
Spurs!
  Last night, the Spurs closed out the series by sweeping the Cleveland 
Cavaliers to win their fourth NBA Championship in the last nine years.
  The Spurs again displayed their teamwork, grit, and determination on 
basketball's biggest stage. The Spurs were led by the post presence of 
Tim Duncan, the innovation and toughness of Manu Ginobili, the 
defensive pressure of Bruce Bowen and the quickness of Tony Parker.
  By controlling the tempo and driving to the basket at will, Tony 
Parker won his first NBA Finals Most Valuable Player award. For the 
series, Parker shot an amazing 57 percent from the field and averaged 
24.5 points.
  Much deserved credit goes to Coach Gregg Popovich. With four 
championships, Coach Popovich has cemented his legacy as one of the 
greatest basketball coaches of all time.
  Congratulations go as well to the Spurs' owners, Peter and Julianna 
Holt and to all the Spurs' supporters.
  We congratulate the Spurs for their tremendous play, their 
professionalism on and off the court, and for bringing home yet another 
title to the Alamo City.

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