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As soon as the San Antonio Spurs made the first pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, the future of their franchise changed forever. By picking Victor Wembanyama, they got a generational talent who could be the leader of their organization for years to come. It was a no-brainer selection.
Yet this summer, they didn’t do much to change the roster around him. Instead, they’re bringing back many of the same players who were on the team last year when the Spurs recorded the third-worst winning percentage in franchise history. But that’s because they’re playing the long game, as explained by Mike Finger of the San Antonio Express-News.
Finger explained that while the Spurs could look to win now, by bringing back the same players and developing them, they are planning for a dynasty.
“As you might have heard, they’ll be joined by a rather tall teenager who is supposed to change everything,” Finger wrote. “But aside from a second-round pick, an undrafted signee, and a couple of minor trade throw-ins acquired mainly to hit the league-mandated salary floor, the Spurs have been content to surround Victor Wembanyama with players who were part of the franchise’s worst team of the millennium.
“Now, you might be wondering, how can this be? Why didn’t the Spurs use their cap space to sign a star? Why didn’t they use their trove of draft capital to get involved in a mega-trade? Why aren’t they doing everything in their power to win as many games as they can from the first moment Wembanyama steps onto an NBA floor?
“The answer is, it’s because they’re trying to win another championship or three.
“And their window to do that hasn’t opened yet.”
How many championships will the Spurs win with Wembanyama?
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