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Wemby, Spurs have 'clarity' after Finals loss but know "nothing is guaranteed'
The Spurs enter the season aware that no team has reached the Finals in consecutive years since the 2018-19 Golden State Warriors.
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Expectations tempered by history
The Spurs enter the season aware that no team has reached the Finals in consecutive years since the 2018-19 Golden State Warriors. Wembanyama stated the group wants to be the first seed and maintain the top spot after winning the West the prior year. The approach follows the franchise's long-standing emphasis on daily improvement rather than fixed win totals.
Three-guard rotation tested in limited minutes
Castle, Fox and Harper combined for just 69 minutes last season, including 25 in the Finals, where opponents outscored them by 47 points. In regular-season play the trio posted strong net ratings when paired in different combinations. The staff sees potential in their size and penetration skills and will continue developing their chemistry on the floor together.
Offseason work builds cohesion
Wembanyama returned to training with Hakeem Olajuwon for a second straight summer and hosted teammates in Paris for workouts at his former club. The group also trained at Fox's gym outside Houston. These sessions reinforced relationships and allowed the players to review what occurred in the Finals while preparing for the challenges ahead.
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