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Sebastian De La Cruz performs national anthem for Spurs season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 3:36 AM

Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Sebastian De La Cruz performs national anthem for Spurs season opener

Summary

Sebastian De La Cruz returned to the Frost Bank Center on October 20, performing the national anthem before the San Antonio Spurs' season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Known for his previous anthem performances at key moments for the team, De La Cruz wore a charro-inspired suit and a bow tie honoring Spurs fans. His connection with the Spurs began in 2013 when he sang during an NBA Finals game, becoming a symbol of resilience after facing online criticism. The Spurs enter this season following a loss in the NBA Finals to the New York Knicks last season.

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Key Details

•Sebastian De La Cruz performed at Frost Bank Center on October 20.
•He is known as "El Charro de Oro" and honored Spurs fans with his outfit.
•De La Cruz first gained attention singing at the 2013 NBA Finals.
•The Spurs are coming off a previous season where they lost in the finals.
•De La Cruz previously sang the anthem during the Spurs' 2026 playoff run.

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3:36 AMYahoo Sports — From 2013 NBA Finals to 2026 opening night, Sebastian De La Cruz returns to Spurs spotlight

What they're saying

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Singer Sebastian De La Cruz returned to the Frost Bank Center to perform the national anthem before the Spurs' season opener against the Thunder.
— Yahoo Sports

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