FLOOD RELIEF
San Antonio Spurs team up with rivals to support flood recovery
The San Antonio Spurs are donating funds to flood relief efforts.
In San Antonio, the "Spurs Way" extends far outside the court. The beloved pro basketball team is teaming up with the NBA and its two Texas rivals to provide relief to the survivors of the catastrophic July 4 flooding in the Hill Country.
In a joint statement, the NBA, NBA Players' Association, San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks, and Houston Rockets pledged more than $2 million "to support immediate and long-term relief to those most impacted."
"The NBA Family is heartbroken by the loss of life and the devastation caused by the flooding across the Texas Hill Country," a representative wrote. "Our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragedy, and we extend our deepest gratitude to the heroic first responders and volunteers. Amid so much sorrow, we are inspired by the strength of the Texas community as it comes together during this incredibly difficult time."
The recovery donation isn't the first time the Spurs have stepped up in the aftermath of tragedy. Following the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, the team raised more than $1 million in funds and volunteered more than 700 hours, earning a 2023 ESPY award for Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year.
Other Texas teams joined in humanitarian efforts following the aftermath of the tragedy. The NFL Foundation, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Houston Texans will contribute $1.5 million to restoration efforts, while the Houston Astros are committing $1 to the cause while mobilizing its fan base to support further giving.
"The Astros will support immediate relief efforts and needs of our neighbors in Central Texas in the short term, along with supporting long-term efforts around one of the core pillars of the Astros Foundation — youth initiatives," the team wrote in a social media statement.
Rescue efforts still continue as the death toll has surpassed 100, and several Texans along the Guadalupe River remain missing. AccuWeather estimates that the damage caused by the extreme flash flooding could cost $18 to $22 billion in search and recovery efforts, cleanup, insurance claims, and a loss of tourism dollars.
