Spurs' offseason plan sends a clear message to the rest of the league

Tobias Harris and Victor Wembanyama were recently spotted working out together, and that should be an encouraging sign for Spurs fans. This is a team committed to building championship habits by doing their work early so they can be fully prepared for October.

There's been an odd trend throughout the 2020s. We've seen a handful of teams have massive success in one year but are unable to replicate it in the following one. That's why there have only been two groups to make multiple NBA Finals appearances.

The Spurs are trying to break up that monotony. While they have the talent to do so, the most important thing for them is maintaining a hungry mentality. From what we've already seen from them this offseason, it doesn't look like they'll lose that anytime soon.

It's important that the Spurs work ahead

The Spurs are taking this offseason seriously for a reason; no other team in the league has a bigger target on its back than they do. After dominating in the Western Conference playoffs by knocking out a handful of experienced teams like the Thunder and Timberwolves, the rest of the NBA is gearing up to slow them down next season.

Teams are emphasizing getting bigger to counter San Antonio's stacked frontcourt. The Miami Heat added Giannis Antetokounmpo, pairing him with Bam Adebayo to man the interior. The Lakers got Walker Kessler, who's one of the NBA's premier shot blockers. The Jazz have a bevy of rim protectors as well, and the Thunder tacked on another seven-footer out of the draft.

No better sign than this indicates the Spurs are the team to beat. That's why they must place a ton of value on this summer, seeing it as an opportunity to build off last season's shortcomings to make a step closer towards a championship.

The importance of building chemistry

There are plenty of teams across the league that are filled with All-Star-level talent, including the Spurs. So how do they set themselves apart next season? The answer is simple: chemistry.

It's one thing to have a handful of great players on the same roster, but it means nothing if they don't mesh well together. That's been the downfall of so many teams over the years. While they were stacked with star talent, they never blended well enough to win a championship.

That's where the Spurs will be different. Harris and Wembanyama's workout is more than just a few guys getting shots up in an open gym; instead, it's an opportunity to grow with each other and gain some synergy so they're prepared to execute early in the season.

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