Between COVID-19 and a rarely vacant injury report, the San Antonio Spurs have experienced their fair share of adversity in what might go down as the strangest season in NBA history. Although head coach Gregg Popovich and company exceeded early expectations, the good guys have struggled as of late, losing nine of their last 11 games.
Sitting below .500 for the first time since the new year began, the Spurs now face the complex challenge of maintaining their standing in the play-in tournament while balancing player development. Young guns like Devin Vassell and Keldon Johnson have played a significant role this year and could see increased minutes should San Antonio’s nosedive continue.