Among the sea of fans snapping up the jerseys of NBA rookies such as Philadelphia’s Ben Simmons and the Lakers’ Brandon Ingram at Summer League last week, one fan wandered around Las Vegas’ Thomas & Mack Center sporting a black Spurs No. 15 Vinny Del Negro.
Del Negro spent six seasons with the Spurs from 1992-98, averaging 11.2 points per game and becoming a fan favorite in the Alamodome.
He’s gone on to become an NBA head coach with Chicago and the Los Angeles Clippers, and is currently an analyst for NBA TV. But part of his heart, Del Negro said, is always with San Antonio.