SAN ANTONIO — Can head coach San Antonio Spurs‘ Mitch Johnson guide his young squad through matchups against Western Conference heavyweights like the Phoenix Suns, Denver Nuggets, and Minnesota Timberwolves? Depth, defensive discipline, and accelerated offensive pace become crucial as the Spurs face early adversity and fierce competition.
Host Jeff Garcia and The Athletic’s Jared Weiss highlight the importance of versatile defenders like Jeremy Sochan, key scoring from Devin Vassell, and how role players must step up in Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle’s absence.
Insightful discussion centers on Johnson’s coaching adaptability, the impact of injuries on the defensive scheme, and what the Spurs must do to maintain momentum in a tight playoff race. Will this stretch reveal the roster’s true resilience and signal long-term growth for San Antonio?