San Antonio Spurs players hold up the the Larry O’Brien NBA Championship Trophy after Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals against the Miami Heat, June 15, 2014, in San Antonio. Tony Gutierrez/AP Photo

The Spurs have secured yet another title, adding further lore to the dynasty led by Gregg Popovich, Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker.

While it has taken different forms, this Spurs group won its fifth title in 16 years on Sunday. It is the first title for the franchise, which lost in t