The Spurs Coyote misses you too, San Antonio

Houston Chronicle | 03-20
The Spurs Coyote misses you too, San Antonio

Just like everyone else, the furriest, pants-less Spur is longing for his friends during social distancing. The 2019-2020 NBA season was one of the first major sports leagues to be affected by coronavirus fears. Arenas across the league have been emptied and game schedules for the last few weeks of the season read 'to be determined.' The Coyote, the Spurs' mascot, had a little fun on Thursday to show San Antonio he misses the games too.

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