Even if the Spurs get lucky enough to land the first pick in this year's draft, their path back to NBA contention figures to be a long one.
With talented young players like Jeremy Sochan and a strong shot at one of the top picks in this year's draft, the Spurs are in good position to improve. But the path from the bottom to playoff contention isn't short.“Wait ‘til next year,” a San Antonian says as the NBA playoffs open this weekend, and that optimism is not entirely misplaced. By the summer of 2024, some northern sections of Loop 1604 might actually be drivable.
Of the 16 teams competing in the 2023 playoffs, only one — Memphis, with Ja Morant — is led by a player in the first four years of his NBA career. . Even for the greats, it takes time. Shaquille O’Neal won his first championship in year eight . Dirk Nowitzki won his in year 13, LeBron James in year nine, Steph Curry in year six, Kevin Durant in year 10, and Giannis Antetokounmpo in year eight.
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