The revelation comes amid a community conversation about whether the team needs a new arena.
The Spurs' lease on the Frost Bank Center — formerly the AT&T Center — expires in 2032.
Following the Jan. 13 game, Spurs general counsel Bobby Perez texted city manager Erik Walsh, writing,"We need more games downtown," according to messages obtained by theHowever, it was Walsh who texted Perez again on Feb. 6, asking if the pair could set up a meeting with Alejandra Lopez, who oversees the city's Economic Development Department.
In social media debate, some San Antonians have expressed reservations about helping the Spurs build a new arena. The Frost Bank Center is just over 20 years old, and many question how much of the bill taxpayers may end up footing for a pricy new facility.
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