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Spurs Notebook: Spurs embrace Bateer with ring
By Johnny Ludden
San Antonio Express-News
The Spurs welcomed back Mengke Bateer and his esteemed language consultant, Jimmy Chang, Wednesday night.
Bateer's former teammates gave him his championship ring prior to the game. The brief presentation was televised in China, Bateer's native country.
"The people there are very excited," Bateer said.
Though Bateer did not speak much English, he was well-liked by his Spurs teammates during his one-season stay. When he walked into the Spurs' locker room before the game, Tim Duncan and Kevin Willis immediately gave him a hug.
Chang, who accompanied Bateer to Toronto, also did not go home empty-handed.
About two hours before tipoff, Chang was brought into the coaching office where coach Gregg Popovich surprised him with a ring. Spurs general manager R.C. Buford and player personnel director Danny Ferry baited Chang on Tuesday night by telling him he was not eligible to receive a ring.
Said Bateer: "I think I better put mine in a safe."
Spurs Notebook: Spurs embrace Bateer with ring
By Johnny Ludden
San Antonio Express-News
The Spurs welcomed back Mengke Bateer and his esteemed language consultant, Jimmy Chang, Wednesday night.
Bateer's former teammates gave him his championship ring prior to the game. The brief presentation was televised in China, Bateer's native country.
"The people there are very excited," Bateer said.
Though Bateer did not speak much English, he was well-liked by his Spurs teammates during his one-season stay. When he walked into the Spurs' locker room before the game, Tim Duncan and Kevin Willis immediately gave him a hug.
Chang, who accompanied Bateer to Toronto, also did not go home empty-handed.
About two hours before tipoff, Chang was brought into the coaching office where coach Gregg Popovich surprised him with a ring. Spurs general manager R.C. Buford and player personnel director Danny Ferry baited Chang on Tuesday night by telling him he was not eligible to receive a ring.
Said Bateer: "I think I better put mine in a safe."
