![[McDonald] “Coach told me not to be nervous,” Jones Garcia said, “because I couldn’t stop smiling... I was just happy to be there,” said Jones Garcia, 23. “I was happy to make the promise I had promised my dad come through.”](https://www.rawchili.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/1761352206_123_7rki8_8iEavCGEAqZs0GafFnkSZupdtDpbuvwTEI2xQ-1920x1024.jpeg)
With 4:04 remaining in Wednesday’s 125-92 drubbing of Dallas, Spurs coach Mitch Johnson looked down his bench and signaled for David Jones Garcia to check into the game.
“Coach told me not to be nervous,” Jones Garcia said, “because I couldn’t stop smiling.”
Two and a half years ago, the Dominican-born Jones Garcia promised his dying father, also named David, that he would play at least one game in the NBA.
By stepping on the court of the American Airlines Center in the waning moments of a Victor Wembanyama-fueled blowout victory, Jones Garcia made good on that vow.
“I was just happy to be there,” said Jones Garcia, 23. “I was happy to make the promise I had promised my dad come through.”
“It was a special moment for sure,” Jones Garcia said. “I will always appreciate the Spurs for making it happen.”
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I really love the attitude of our guys!
Not only did he play but he scored 5 quick points and racked up some assists, great performance in only 4 minutes. That and-1 was sweet
Good team, better people
So happy for him. I was wondering if he’d get any game time if there was a blowout, and thankfully he did.
So sweet. Congratulations to David. Sometimes we take these moments for granted as fans, too. Thanks for sharing, OP!
This team is unreal. I wish them the best for the season!
gonna be amazing
That is a really nice story 😀
Should we be putting him in instead of McLaughlin?
Im happy for him. Dream come true for sure
And he looked great! I’m so high on DJG, I want him to get a regular contract with us cus he is GOOD. Love him as a person too!