The Spurs' biggest playoff weakness is now a thing of the past

The Spurs didn't lose in the NBA Finals due to a lack of talent. There isn't another team in the league that boasts a 7'4" demigod and a handful of young guards who can get to their spots on offense whenever they want to. Their biggest problem was struggling to close out big games, but I can guarantee that won't be the case next season.

San Antonio lost that championship series against the Knicks by a combined 16 points. Each game was extremely close, with both teams relying on some late fourth-quarter heroics to pull off a win. New York demonstrated they were more polished at that than the young Spurs, organizing and executing at a higher level on offense.

While it wasn't fun seeing San Antonio get outmaneuvered in the clutch for an entire series, it was a necessary part of their development. That Finals loss gave them a blueprint for what they need to work on, and you can guarantee they'll take the steps to make those improvements.

The Spurs helped solve Victor's clutch issue

As great as Victor Wembanyama is, plenty of the Spurs' clutch problems in the Finals fell on him. When a team's best player is missing free throws, turning the ball over, or struggling to get to their spots, it takes a toll on late-game offensive execution.

A lot of it was due to him being gassed; his usage was very high throughout the postseason, and it ultimately caught up to him. He shouldered such a heavy load for San Antonio due to a lack of depth at the center position. That's a dangerous formula for a team whose best player is 7'4".

The Spurs responded by deepening their interior rotation, which will alleviate some pressure on Victor and keep him fresh for late-game stretches. Now it's on him to make strides this summer to get better offensively, so he can be an even more lethal closer for his team.

Tobias Harris was a godsend

The Spurs made an amazing decision by signing Tobias Harris to a two-year, $31M deal. He's a long-tenured NBA veteran who brings so much playoff experience to the table. Above all else, he gives them another viable clutch scoring option.

Harris can operate off the ball as a catch-and-shoot threat, and he can also create some offense for himself by getting to his spots off the dribble. He may not be an All-Star-caliber scorer, but he works perfectly as a complementary piece next to players like Wemby, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper.

I can't help but think back to the Spurs' Game 4 loss against the Knicks and that horrendous scoring drought they went on late in the second half. With Harris on the roster, that problem won't wear its ugly head again. His offensive toolkit makes him the perfect player to turn to if Wemby and others are struggling to make shots.

If you want to know why many believe the Spurs are the NBA's next dynasty, look no further than this. Their front office did a flawless job of finding solutions to their biggest problems from last season. The table is set for them to dominate the West once again.

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