Basketball is not a one-man game. It takes a team. Sure, there are superstars, there are leaders. But without a team effort, a superstar can only get so far.
Sean Elliott joined the San Antonio Spurs just as something special was happening in the Alamo City. Elliott didn’t content himself with remaining in the shadow of greatness, he stood alongside a giant and made significant contributions with him. His talent, positive attitude, and championship mentality helped him to one of the Spurs’ greatest playoff moments, and their first NBA Championship. Season after season Elliott’s relentless pursuit for greatness added to a culture that was defining and separating itself from the rest of the NBA.