The San Antonio NBA player referred to in the crossword solution is a SPUR, which is a four-letter word. The San Antonio Spurs are a professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. They have been part of the National Basketball Association (NBA) since 1967 and have won five NBA championships. The team has had many notable players over the years, including Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili, Tony Parker, and Kawhi Leonard.