Well, things certainly have changed a bit since the last article in this series, haven’t they? Before getting the number one overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft, the playoffs looked somewhat far away for the Spurs. Now, with Victor Wembanyama soon to join the roster, it’s not so far-fetched to start thinking about getting this team ready for playoff basketball in the next couple of seasons. It would be smart to look at what is working in the playoffs thus far.
It’s an Orlando bubble rematch, with Miami and Boston facing off for the third time in four years, and the Lakers and Nuggets battling for a Finals appearance.