The entire NBA world was captivated by the Golden State Warriors’ run to 73 wins last season. But, down in San Antonio, the Spurs were quietly having a historic year of their own.
They won a franchise-record 67-games, were nearly unbeatable at the AT&T Center and were thought to be one of the few teams that could bring down the Warriors.
Then, the Thunder happened. San Antonio was eliminated in the second round of the playoffs by Oklahoma City, losing the final three games in the process. Their age and lack of athleticism (with the exception of Kawhi Leonard) showed.