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Just a few years ago, the San Antonio Spurs were firmly stuck in the lottery. But a remarkable stretch of draft fortune that landed them top-three selections such as Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper quickly transformed the franchise into a legitimate contender. This season, that rapid rebuild culminated in the Spurs making their first NBA Finals appearance in a decade.
The inexperience of the Spurs’ youthful roster has become increasingly noticeable during their Finals matchup against the New York Knicks. However, the confidence among the Spurs’ team is still high.
On the “Nightcap” Show, Shannon Sharpe suggested that the Spurs’ age may actually be shaping the way they are approaching the moment.
“Maybe they don’t know they’re not supposed to be in awe of this moment, maybe they don’t know what it’s supposed to be like, “Man we at MSG we in game three we’re on the road.” I mean the average age is 25, maybe they don’t know,” Sharpe said.
Historically, teams that make deep postseason runs tend to lean heavily on experienced veterans who understand the physical exhaustion and mental challenges that come with playing meaningful games in late May and June. While veterans like Harrison Barnes and Keldon Johnson help raise the Spurs’ average age, the players carrying the team’s Finals push are still in the early stages of their careers.
San Antonio’s rotation has an average age of just 25 years and 20 days, making it the second-youngest team to reach the NBA Finals since such records began during the 1951-52 season.
That youth becomes even more apparent when compared to their Finals opponent. The Knicks enter the series as a seasoned and battle-tested group and they understand the demands of competing under the brightest lights.
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