This past season, the San Antonio Spurs were one of the worst teams in the league. Guys like Devin Vassell and Jeremy Sochan showed off their potential, but it was clear they had a long rebuild ahead of them. But everything changed at the NBA Draft Lottery, as they landed the first overall pick and, in turn, were able to select Victor Wembanyama.
And with a ton of cap space available to them, some believed the Spurs could look to add pieces to their roster in free agency. But instead, they simple re-signed a few core pieces and kept their roster intact through the bulk of the NBA’s summer activities.
In the latest NBA Power Rankings, put together by Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report, the Spurs rank 27th.
“The San Antonio Spurs’ title chances didn’t change much (if at all) in free agency, but Tre Jones, Keldon Johnson, Devin Vassell and Jeremy Sochan are all years away from their respective primes,” Bailey wrote. “Each could reasonably improve on promising 2022-23 campaigns.
“The changes that did happen, including the additions of Cedi Osman and Reggie Bullock, could bolster the rotation and add experience without derailing that development. But the biggest reason to think San Antonio might be better is the addition of Victor Wembanyama.
“Although rookies typically don’t boost a team’s win percentage, Wembanyama is such a natural fit on this team. His most translatable skills are likely on defense, where the learning curve is usually longer for young players.”
How far will the Spurs go next year?
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