For the last 14 years, it's been a rite of February for the San Antonio Spurs.
The rodeo visits San Antonio and the Spurs hit the road for an extended period. Those road trips often turn into successful journeys, explaining the heading of "Rockin' Rodeo Road Trip" in the team's game notes.
The 2017 "rodeo trip" kicks off Monday night when the Spurs visit the Memphis Grizzlies in the opener of an eight-game trek.
This year's edition will feature the first six games in the final 10 days before the All-Star break with stops in Philadelphia, Detroit, New York, Indiana and Orlando.