TITLE: Congratulating the Austin Spurs on winning the 2018 NBA G League championship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Austin Spurs on winning the 2018 NBA G League championship.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Austin Spurs brought their 2018 season to a triumphant close by capturing the NBA GLeague championship; and WHEREAS, Under the leadership of head coach Blake Ahearn, the Spurs claimed the Western Conference Finals crown to earn a berth in the championship series against the Eastern Conference winner, the Raptors 905; and WHEREAS, Austin opened the best-of-three championship showdown on April 8 with a 105-93 home win over the Raptors at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park; two days later, the teams took the floor at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, and the Spurs got off to a fast start, building a 46-38 halftime lead; the Raptors pulled to within one point in the third quarter, but Austin's 26-10 run late in the game sealed the victory and earned the team its second championship in franchise history; and WHEREAS, The Spurs were led by Nick Johnson, who came off the bench in Game 2 to tally 17 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists and was named the series Most Valuable Player; Jeff Ledbetter, Jaron Blossomgame, Olivier Hanlan, and Darrun Hilliard also scored in double digits for Austin in the deciding contest; additionally, Amida Brimah was named to the NBA GLeague All-Defensive Team, and Mr. Blossomgame received All-NBA GLeague third-team honors; and WHEREAS, Demonstrating remarkable skill and determination, the Austin Spurs thrilled their fans by earning the mantle of league champions, and their success has furthered the Lone Star State's legacy of basketball excellence; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Austin Spurs on winning the 2018 NBA GLeague championship and extend to the team's players, coaches, and staff sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Bucy Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 677 was adopted by the House on March 21, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House