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Clarkson's childhood Spurs dreams resurface
4 Jun
Summary
- Clarkson saw Spurs parades from hotel balconies as a child.
- He remembers sneaking around for player autographs.
- The player felt the city come alive during Spurs championships.

Jordan Clarkson, a San Antonio native, harbors a deep connection to the Spurs' championship history. As a child, he witnessed the city's vibrant celebrations of Spurs victories, including the iconic River Walk parades.
He recounted watching these events from the balconies of downtown hotels, where players like Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginobili would be celebrated. Clarkson also recalled his childhood attempts to get autographs from these stars.
This formative experience has shaped his perspective, making the prospect of winning his own NBA title and potentially preventing another Spurs parade a deeply resonant goal.