Johnny Moore - San Antonio's Dark Knight

Meet the Spur who carried the team through its murkiest period.

What makes a player worthy of having his number retired? There are obvious metrics and arguable stylistic opinions. Judging players during seasons of celebration is an enjoyable exercise for all involved. But what can be said of a player who shined when the lights were dim? A player who did his damage when no one was looking? A man who literally fought for his life and came back to finish what he started?

This is the making of a phenomenon who paired exceptionality with modesty in truly Spurs fashion, before that phrase even meant anything. For his gift, today Johnny Moore is HANGING IN THE RAFTERS.

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