The San Antonio Spurs are the only major sports team in the 210, and they want to be at the center of everything. Who can blame them?

As the Frost Bank Center ages and other teams move from the suburbs to downtown areas, the Spurs want to follow suit. In November, 55 percent of voters approved Project Marvel, which will plan and fund the new arena and downtown district.

The Spurs are committing half a billion dollars to the project, which will see the entire Hemisfair area revamped with an arena, dining options, convention centers, and public spaces. Of course, some residents remain skeptical that the promised $1.3 billion in revenue will actually land, although the commitment from the Spurs to help fund the project is promising.

With plans already underway, there's one key demand the city must make of the Spurs.

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Spurs' owner Peter Holt has promised that games and Spurs-related events will increase traffic, tourism, and spending in the area of the new arena. Given the crowds the Spurs draw, it's hard not to believe him.

However, that revenue only arrives if the Spurs are in town. They are scheduled to play 41 "home" games per season, although some of those contests have been hosted in Austin, Paris, and Mexico City. In 2027, they have a game scheduled in Manchester.

Locals should demand that the Spurs instead stay close to home, especially if increased hotel taxes are expected to cover the cost of the new development.

It makes sense that the Spurs want to travel. Victor Wembanyama is one of the biggest draws in the NBA, and the Spurs can expand their fanbase in Texas by playing games at Austin's Moody Center and spread the league's global popularity by playing European games. However, unless the Spurs foot the entire bill for Project Marvel, they owe a little something to the taxpayers. More games in San Antonio mean more revenue for the city, after all.

Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones came under fire for taking a conservative approach to Project Marvel, calling for “transparency" and making sure that taxpayers don't have to shoulder an unfair portion of the bill.

While the Spurs remain committed to helping San Antonio build, there is a long history of billionaire sports owners demanding taxpayer dollars to fund their passion projects. Standing against the Spurs the way Jones did is unpopular, but her core argument is sound: if San Antonio is going to commit to the Spurs, the Spurs must commit to San Antonio.

An easy step in that direction would be treating local fans to as many games as possible.