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BH: Did you ever think this day would come that your jersey would be up there? BB: It's not something I thought about. It's not something I shot for. I think I'm more appreciative of the camaraderie and the relationships that developed from my time here. I have all these special people in my life because of the Spurs. Pop, Tim, Tony, Manu, Brett Brown, Mike Budenholzer, Coach New, they all hold a special place with me because they were there from the beginning. NBA.com

San Antonio Spurs, Bruce Bowen 

Players, agents, executives, team employees and broadcasters are already operating under the assumption that the "2011" part of 2011-12 will be eliminated. "What I hear is not good," said former Heat forward Bruce Bowen, trying to negotiate a new deal with ESPN amid the uncertainty. "January. January! That sends a message to the players. That sends a message to me." Palm Beach Post

CBA, David Stern, Lockout, Billy Hunter, NBPA, Bruce Bowen 

Orlando Magic fans should put away the panic button. Atlanta Hawks fans shouldn’t get their hopes too high. So says Bruce Bowen. So says a former NBA defensive witch who won three NBA championships with the San Antonio Spurs. “Orlando is going to win that series,” said Bowen, who made a guest appearance Monday morning on ESPN’s Mike and Mike radio show. “Orlando is the better team, equipped to do the things they do. This is a team, two years ago they were in the NBA Finals. They still have the wherewithal to get that victory.” Orlando Sentinel

Atlanta Hawks, Orlando Magic, Bruce Bowen 

In his ongoing hunt for a backup small forward, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has pored over old film, scoured the Development League and rummaged through the NBA scrap heap. To find exactly what he's looking for, Popovich would need to build a time machine. “If I had my druthers, and it was a perfect world, I want Bruce Bowen to be 28 years old and back on our team,” Popovich said, echoing a persistent preseason theme. San Antonio Express-News

San Antonio Spurs, Gregg Popovich, Bruce Bowen 

When Popovich has now returned from vacation, said in an interview on Tiago Splitter and said just that, the Brazilian has to find his role on the team. He quoted you saying that you just threw some points of the court, and at other points you'd better not walk ... Bruce Bowen: (Laughs) True. It will be a smooth transition for Tiago. He is accustomed to playing at high level. In addition, you can reach without the pressure of having to do much. He can turn to Duncan and ask, "Hey, Tim, what I need to do here?" And Tim will help you. Tiago (has) luck of having a future Hall of Fame member to guide you. ProjectSpurs.com

San Antonio Spurs, Tiago Splitter, Bruce Bowen 

In addition, San Antonio is a team accustomed to opening the doors to foreign players, see the case of Manu Ginobili, who turned actor there. To you who know so well this franchise is the right home for Tiago? I think, first of all, the success of Spurs Tiago will leave satisfied. They are aware of who the player and will make things easier for him. What matters is to make him comfortable in a position to contribute. Who knows what can he do? Everything will depend on how much he'll learn some things. For example, the game is not as physical as it is in the NBA FIBA. He'll need to dose intensity, even bringing that energy, but backing off a little. ProjectSpurs.com

San Antonio Spurs, Tiago Splitter, Bruce Bowen