SAN ANTONIO — In a crowded race, endorsements count for something, and Nicholas La Hood, the Democratic hopeful for district attorney, has an enviable one in Spurs great Tim Duncan. On Tuesday, Duncan’s voice was filtering into home answering machines, “respectfully” asking for listeners to vote for La Hood, his “dear friend” who he has known for 16 years, because, Duncan said, “I know the kind of man he is.”

“I trust him personally with my family, with my children. I’m asking you to trust him also, as our district attorney.” Duncan’s pitch was enthused but steady, with only a slight stumble on the “also” in that last sentence.

LaHood faces seasoned lawyer Therese Huntzinger in today’s Democratic primary.



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