(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chaparrals Primary Logo Chaparrals Alternate Logo The San Antonio Spurs started out as the Dallas Chaparrals of the original version of the American Basketball Association (ABA). Coached by player/coach Cliff Hagan the Dallas Chaparrals were one of 11 teams to take the floor in the inaugural season of the upstart ABA.hen Kerner sold the franchise …