SAN ANTONIO — Can the San Antonio Spurs rise to the challenge after an ugly loss to Phoenix? Host Jeff Garcia and Locked On Spurs teammate Devin Brown assess the Spurs’ mindset as the team becomes a target for rivals, spotlighting Stephon Castle’s pinpoint comment and the squad’s defensive prowess. Does embracing adversity signal the next stage in the Spurs’ evolution?
Key topics include the Spurs’ dominant defense, free-throw struggles, and how Dylan Harper’s injury shakes up the backcourt rotation. The hosts debate whether San Antonio’s young core—Castle, Keldon Johnson, Devin Vassell, and De’Aaron Fox—can withstand heightened expectations, especially with Victor Wembanyama under the opposition’s target.
Brown shares an insider perspective on what it means for a youthful team to face opponents’ best efforts and how strategic adjustments can turn setbacks into growth.