Henry Bonilla: “what a privilege to stand in the United States Capitol to honor the World Champion San Antonio Spurs. In life, it is not…”

“what a privilege to stand in the United States Capitol to honor the World Champion San Antonio Spurs. In life, it is not just how you win, but it is how you play the game. America has seen that the Spurs are a team of character. There are no ball hogs, no billboard tattoos, no nose rings or show boats. It is a team that works like a well-oiled machine. No longer can anyone in the NBA say that nice guys finish last. David Robinson is not just a basketball icon; he is known internationally as a great community servant. It is appropriate that the NBA renamed its community service award after David. Tim Duncan, the Tower of Power. Those blocked shots in the final game will always be remembered as part of an all-time great performance, and the list goes on and on. Tony Parker's trademark clutch tear-drop shots and the interviews he would do with the French media speaking French gave a new twist to the finals. Bruce Bowen's defense and the 3-point bonanza in a critical game against the Lakers is something we are still talking about. Steve Jackson's three pointers, and Malik Rose's intensity and willingness to bang hard under the basket at crucial times in the game, Manu Ginobili's ability to defy gravity and make those clutch shots and steal the ball at critical times. He became Charles Barkley's favorite player, and Charles loved yelling his name out, Manu Ginobili, during the beginning of the game and afterwards. Then there is Steve Kerr.…”