SAN ANTONIO — Host Jeff Garcia and guest Spurs On Sports Illustrated’s Matt Guzman break down how the San Antonio Spurs’ young core, fueled by Keldon Johnson and Julian Champagnie, stepped up in Victor Wembanyama’s absence, proving this roster’s depth and maturity on a playoff-like stage.
The conversation covers Wembanyama’s injury status, the team’s impressive growth, and the upcoming high-stakes NBA Cup game showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers led by LeBron James and Austin Reaves. With the NBA Cup gaining legitimacy and stakes rising, Jeff Garcia and Matt Guzman debate if the Spurs can maintain momentum or whether a Cup banner belongs in the rafters.