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The San Antonio Spurs’ remarkable journey to the NBA Finals ended on Saturday as they lost the series to the New York Knicks in five games, 4-1. Despite having several chances, questionable coaching decisions and late-game struggles ultimately cost them a shot at the championship. Yet, with the depth and skill on this roster, it’s easy to see another deep playoff run happening next season. This exit interview examines a season defined by rapid growth, resilience and Victor Wembanyama’s breakout. Let’s break down the fantasy season and what’s ahead for this rising Spurs squad.
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Wemby takes the throne
It’s happening. Victor Wembanyama had an MVP-level campaign in just his third NBA season. The phenom finished second overall in 9-cat and fifth in High Score, averaging an efficient 25-12-3 with 2 3s and 4 stocks per game. Wemby claimed his first Defense Player of the Year award while leading the NBA in blocks. There are no bounds for his upside in fantasy. He checks every box and he’s becoming the cheat code we expected. He was a beast throughout the postseason, too. He averaged 23.8 points, 10.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.0 steal, 3.5 blocks and 1.8 3s with 49/34/85 shooting splits.
One knock that I expect will be remedied in short order is that Wemby needs a back-to-the-basket move. With his size and presence, he’s too reliant on his jump shot. I anticipate we’ll see him in the lab with one of Tim Duncan, Hakeem Olajuwon or Kareem Abdul-Jabbar this summer. Once he adds that to his game, it’s over. Even without that go-to move, he’s the 1.01 now.
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Other fantasy stars
Investing in Spurs guards is good business given their connection to Wemby’s gravity. While De’Aaron Fox saw dips in usage and shot volume, he still finished as a top-50 player in High Score and provided seventh-round value in 9-cat formats. His postseason, and especially his NBA Finals performance, did raise some red flags, though. It’s important to note he played through a high ankle sprain — a tough ask for a player whose game thrives on agility and speed. Ultimately, it was the clutch-time mistakes and…
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Author : Dan Titus
Publish date : 2026-06-15 14:56:00
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