7 Best San Antonio Spurs Players of All Time, Ranked

Through a mix of draft luck and spectacular player development, the San Antonio Spurs have been home to many of the best players in NBA history. 

As a result, the list of the greatest Spurs ever is littered with perennial NBA betting favourites for MVP. 

Who Are the Greatest Spurs Ever?

1. Tim Duncan

Tim Duncan possessed a smooth touch inside the paint and in the midrange. He took full advantage of the backboard, hence the nickname “The Big Fundamental.”

Widely considered the best power forward of all time, Duncan helped the Spurs win five championships, earning three Finals MVP awards.

Besides the 50-game 1998-1999 season, the Spurs never won fewer than 50 games during Duncan’s time in the “Alamo City.”

The two-time MVP, 15-time All-NBA, 15-time All-Defensive, and Hall of Fame forward holds the most points, rebounds, and blocks, and ranks third in assists in franchise history. He also has the fifth-most blocks, sixth-most rebounds, and 20th-most points in NBA history.

2. David Robinson

David Robinson was an unstoppable force in the paint at both ends of the floor. 

“The Admiral” earned MVP honours in 1995 and helped the Spurs win championships in 1999 and 2003.

The 10-time All-NBA, eight-time All-Defensive, and Hall of Fame center has the second-most blocks, rebounds, steals, and third-most points in franchise history.

3. George Gervin

George Gervin earned four scoring titles in his career, averaging as many as 33.1 points per game.

“The Iceman” finished in the top three in MVP voting from 1978 to 1980. He was one of the Association’s best players throughout his prime. 

The seven-time All-NBA and Hall of Fame forward has the second-most points and third-most rebounds, steals, and blocks in franchise history.

4. Tony Parker

Tony Parker used his speed, crafty ball-handling skills, and spin move to attack the teeth of the defence, making him a perennial threat to score the ball at the rim.

Parker helped the Spurs win four championships, earning Finals MVP honours in 2007.

The four-time All-NBA guard has the most assists, fourth-most points, and fifth-most steals in franchise history.

5. Manu Ginóbili

Manu Ginóbili was a master of the ball fake and attacking the rim, showcasing his ability to finish with some amazing acrobatic layups.

Equally comfortable starting or coming off the bench, Ginóbili could carry the Spurs’ offence when his co-stars were resting or play seamlessly as the third option. 

The two-time All-NBA and Hall of Fame guard holds the most 3-pointers, steals, and fourth-most assists, and ranks fifth in points and rebounds in franchise history.

6. Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Leonard developed into a strong finisher at the rim, shot creator, and defensive specialist with the Spurs, elevating him into one of the best players in the league.

“The Klaw” earned Finals MVP honours in 2014, two Defensive Player of the Year awards, two All-NBA and four All-Defensive Team selections, and finished in the top three in MVP voting twice during his time in San Antonio.

7. Victor Wembanyama

Three years into his NBA career, Victor Wembanyama is already the seventh-best Spur ever. Wembanyama has led the league in blocks all three of his NBA seasons, he won Defensive Player of the Year in 2025-26, and led San Antonio on an improbable run to the Western Conference title in 2026. 

It’s not out of the question that Wemby will sit atop this list by the time he retires. The Frenchman is quite simply the most dominant defensive player the sport has ever seen, and he’s already showcased his ability as a scorer by averaging 25 points per game in 2025-26. The sky is the limit.