Two Spurs franchise records that could be broken this season

The San Antonio Spurs have a rich history in their almost five-decade life in the NBA. San Antonio has won many championships, developed great hall-of-fame players, and participated in countless all-time great performances.

As a team with as storied a past as the Spurs, several single-season franchise records have been standing for quite some time. Over the years, many players have nearly surpassed some of these prestigious records but in 2024-2025, a few notable single-season records could finally be cracked.

Let's dive in and discuss three single-season franchise records that could be broken this season and why.

David Robinson's single-season blocks record

In the early to mid-1990s, David Robinson was making his mark on the NBA, quickly becoming one of the league's best players, Robinson was ahead of his time thanks to his versatility on both ends of the floor. The powerful Robinson made his case for the league's best center during this time.

Robinson's biggest attribute before becoming a two-way star was his elite defensive ability. His length, toughness, and quick instincts made him a superstar on that end of the floor. As a big man, you are responsible for protecting the rim; boy, did he do so with flying colors. Robinson was one of the best blocking centers during the 1990s and in 1991, he led the league with 320 blocks.

This record would stand until four seasons later when Denver Nuggets' center Dikembe Mutombo eclipsed that mark in 1995. As for the Spurs franchise altogether, David Robinson's block record still holds to this day. Not even the great Tim Duncan, a defensive wizard in his own right, came close to Robinson's total.

Victor Wembanyama in 2024 could be the one who finally breaks this record. Wembanyama has similar skills to prime Robinson but has the edge over "The Admiral" in height (7'5), wingspan (7'10), and mobility. Ultimately, Wembanyama has the chance to be an even better defender than Robinson ever was, and that's saying something.

Wembanyama, the highest-voted rookie for the DPOY in NBA history, had 66 fewer blocks than Robinson's 1991 record (320 to 254) in 2023 while playing in nine fewer games. Nine games might not seem like a lot but it is considering how restricted Wembanyama's minutes were in his rookie season.

You can bet that Wembanyama's minutes will take somewhat of a spike in his second year, providing more opportunities to break Robinson's record.

Danny Green single-season three-point record

Shooting guard Danny Green will always be one of San Antonio's most important role players in team history. A three-time NBA champion (one with the Spurs), Green was known for his knock-down shooting ability.

Green was a highly trusted player and could be counted on to hit the timely basket when it mattered most. Green's best shooting season came in 2015 when the Spurs were trying to repeat as NBA champions.

191 three-pointers went in for the former Tar Heel that season, which was top 10 in the NBA at that time. Interestingly enough, in 2015, the Spurs were 26-1 when Green made 3 or more 3-pointers in a game. His shooting ability was a great asset to the Spurs during the mid-2010s.

Fast forward almost ten years later and Spurs' Devin Vassell could rewrite team history. Vassell has become the clear number-two option on this team after growing more and more as a player every season of his career.

Vassell is coming off a 2023 season that saw him make 166 three-pointers—just 26 less than Green's record. Vassell can easily shatter that record in 2024 thanks to his track record of consistency and the benefits this new-look Spurs rotation can bring him.

With a true playmaker like Chris Paul in town and rookie Stephon Castle showing traits of a future playmaker himself, Vassell's efficiency could skyrocket. Paul could bring the best out of Vassell and put him into better positions to score, especially beyond the arc. Everything is in place for the Georgia product to surpass Green's decade-long record.