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The Spurs' bold offseason moves amplified their biggest strength

This is how you build a roster.
May 22, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA;San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder  in the first half during game three of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
May 22, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA;San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half during game three of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The Spurs were one of the NBA's deepest and most versatile teams last season, boasting a handful of lineups that dominated their minutes. With their needle-moving offseason additions, they can expand on that success.

That's insane to see. Last season, their most frequently used lineups all generated positive net ratings. Now they have an even deeper frontcourt thanks to the draft and an expanded rotation of wings after signing Tobias Harris.

Mitch Johnson should be like a kid in a candy shop next season. He has a large number of options to choose from, which means he can get even more experimental with his lineups. The Spurs' front office created another headache for the teams that spent the entire summer gearing up to stop them.

The Spurs followed a blueprint every dynasty followed

What's one thing you notice about the teams that sustain success every single season? First, they have an amazing, high-upside core to build around. Secondly, they keep a rolodex of reliable supporting castmates that can properly fill additional needs.

It sounds so simple, but some franchises struggle to bring the right role players around their core for several reasons. That's why there have been very few teams in the 2020s who made multiple Finals appearances. With the Spurs' busy offseason, it's clear they're trying to break that trend.

They already have an amazing young core of Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper, who showed so much promise last season. They supplemented that by adding Jayden Quaintance, Tarris Reed Jr., and Tobias Harris for more wing and interior options.

If you're hoping that the Spurs can become the next dynasty, then this should give you the utmost confidence. They're confident in the talent that got them to the finals next season, and they played their cards right by bringing in new players that address their marginal needs.

The Spurs just became one of the most complete teams in the NBA

It's getting more difficult to pinpoint chinks in the Spurs' armor at this point. They have a handful of big bodies they can rely on when Victor Wembanyama is out of the game, and they added another experienced scorer who can space the floor and generate timely buckets.

They solved a lot of their biggest problems this summer, and we're not even a full month removed from their Finals loss to the Knicks. Barring injuries, this is the deepest team in the NBA with players who fill out every position. They have so many reliable options at the guard, forward, and center spots.

You also have to trust the development of the players they already have. Dylan Harper, Carter Bryant, and Stephon Castle will be even better next season on both ends of the floor. The possibilities with their lineups are endless, and this should leave their competitors shaking in their boots.

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