The San Antonio Spurs brought them back: after an eight-year hiatus, the iconic Silver Dancers returned to the court on Tuesday, October 20, for the season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Fans have been absolutely clamoring for this comeback for years, and now it’s finally real. The energy in the Frost Bank Center just hit different, you know?
The OG Squad Is Back, Finally
Seriously, this has been a long time coming. The Spurs Silver Dancers were originally dropped ahead of the 2018-2019 season, with the team citing a “lack of interest.” Can you believe that? Meanwhile, the fans were basically begging for them to return. During that eight-year stretch, the Spurs tried to fill the void. They introduced the Hype Squad, a co-ed dance group that’s still doing its thing. Then, ahead of the 2025-26 season, they even rolled out the Spurs Jackals, a high-energy supporter section spearheaded by none other than Spurs star Victor Wembanyama himself. Both are cool, sure, but let’s be real: nothing ever quite measured up to the Silver Dancers. These legends trace their roots way back to the 1982-83 season when they debuted as the Quicksilver dance troupe at the old Hemisfair Arena. They were even around before the vaunted Spurs Coyote, predating him by half a season. That’s how much history they carry.
More Than Just a Dance Squad: The Energy Shift
The official announcement came in June, right after the team’s 2026 playoff run. And let’s not forget, this squad just went on a wild ride last season. They defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in a hard-fought Western Conference series before ultimately falling short against the New York Knicks in five games during the NBA Finals. So, yeah, they’re stepping onto the court for this 2026-27 season opener with some serious momentum, both on the court and now, with the return of an absolute fan favorite, off it. That game against the Thunder kicked off at 8:30 p.m. Central Time from the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. This isn’t just about a dance team returning, it’s about bringing back a piece of Spurs heritage that fans have literally begged for. With the squad fresh off an NBA Finals appearance, getting this kind of energy back in the building? That’s just going to make things even crazier for the 2026-27 season. It’s a whole new vibe down there.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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