Why the Spurs are way ahead of schedule (and the League knows it)
Season 6, Episode 19, Dec 15, 07:00 AM
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San Antonio were supposed to be patient. Rebuilding. Developing. Waiting their turn.
That narrative is already dead.
In this episode, we break down why the Spurs are way ahead of schedule - and why the rest of the NBA knows it, even if fans haven’t caught up yet.
Victor Wembanyama isn’t just a future superstar; he’s already warping games, game-plans, and decision-making on both ends of the floor. But this isn’t a one-man story. The Spurs’ rise is about roster construction, coaching clarity, chemistry, and a level of organisational patience most franchises simply don’t have.
We dig into:
That narrative is already dead.
In this episode, we break down why the Spurs are way ahead of schedule - and why the rest of the NBA knows it, even if fans haven’t caught up yet.
Victor Wembanyama isn’t just a future superstar; he’s already warping games, game-plans, and decision-making on both ends of the floor. But this isn’t a one-man story. The Spurs’ rise is about roster construction, coaching clarity, chemistry, and a level of organisational patience most franchises simply don’t have.
We dig into:
- NBA Cup semi-finals analysis & finals preview
- Why San Antonio already looks like a real contender, not a “nice young team”
- How Wembanyama changes the ceiling of everyone around him
- Why balance, depth, and decision-making matter more than star-chasing
- What separates teams built to last from teams built for headlines
- Is it already time for the Cleveland Cavaliers to blow it up?
- Why there has been a rise in calf strains in the NBA
Why some so-called powerhouses are far more fragile than they appear
This is a bigger conversation about how championships are actually won - and why the Spurs are quietly doing it the right way, faster than anyone expected.
If you’re still thinking in rebuild timelines, you’re already behind.
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This podcast is brought to you by NBA2K26:
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This is a bigger conversation about how championships are actually won - and why the Spurs are quietly doing it the right way, faster than anyone expected.
If you’re still thinking in rebuild timelines, you’re already behind.
🎧 Listen to the full Hoop Genius Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all platforms.
📺 Subscribe for new episodes 2x a week.
This podcast is brought to you by NBA2K26:
https://nba.2k.com/2k26/buy/
Join the DISCORD: https://discord.gg/XDTJbVfT