The San Antonio Spurs were the worst defensive team in the league last year. They ranked dead last in defensive rating, clocking in at 119.6 – a full point worse than the 29th-ranked team in the league, the Houston Rockets. Heading into this year, however, things should change.
With the selection of Victor Wembanyama with the first pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, not only did the Spurs get their new face of the franchise, but they got a guy who will completely transform their defense. His size, length, and skills will allow him to do a variety of things for San Antonio on the defensive end.
After Spurs practice, Devin Vassell spoke about how much Wembanyama will help the Spurs on defense.