The San Antonio Spurs have been one of the most consistent teams in the NBA over the past two decades. Season after season you could count on them to win 50+ games and pose a threat in the playoffs. This year has been remarkably different.
The season started off well as the Spurs opened the year on a three-game winning streak but things quickly went off the rails. A mid-range dependent offense and swiss cheese-like defense sent the Spurs spiraling down towards the bottom of the conference. It was a slap in the face for a franchise and fanbase that is unfamiliar with what it feels like to be several games under .