SAN ANTONIO — Jordan Clarkson would like nothing more than to win his first NBA title, to take a ride down the “Canyon of Heroes,” and prevent the Spurs from throwing another River Walk parade.
But growing up, the San Antonio native wanted nothing more than to see Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili floating through downtown, hoisting the Larry O’Brien trophy.
“My stepmom worked at The Westin, so I would see the parades through the hotel balconies and stuff,” Clarkson said Tuesday at Frost Bank Center. “I would sneak around there. At the hotels at that time, everybody was staying at the Westin downtown. Being able to take pictures and run up on players for autographs, I was definitely that kid. I was around to see how alive the city comes when the Spurs are in the Finals and winning championships.
“… Just a lot of growth, man, from here as a kid. This definitely feels great.”
