The Spurs made last year's Achilles' heel completely irrelevant

The San Antonio Spurs deserve nothing lower than an A grade for their offseason. Signing Tobias Harris to bolster their offense was a game-changing move on its own, but adding more interior depth solves their most glaring playoff issues. In the playoffs, they struggled to find moments to give Victor Wembanyama rest. Now, that shouldn't be a concern.

It was still impressive to see Wemby post elite raw numbers despite his high usage. In the Finals, he averaged 27.8 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 3.6 blocks per game while playing the second-most total minutes of the series.

It's rare for a 7'4" guy to be this productive while taking on such a taxing role, but there were some downsides. He struggled with efficiency and couldn't show up in the clutch as much as you'd want a superstar to. But San Antonio's deeper rotation should put him in a better position next season.

The Spurs attacked their weakness directly

The Spurs didn't need to deepen their frontcourt just to exact their revenge on the Knicks next season. While that should be at the top of their priority list, there's another reason why they needed to make this roster fix: the rest of the league got a lot bigger.

Teams like the Lakers, Jazz, Rockets, Thunder, Mavericks, and Heat each have a bevy of players who can wreak havoc down low. Rim protection, rebounding, and paint scoring are among the most important things any contender needs, so the Spurs needed to flesh out their frontcourt to keep up with those other groups.

Now, San Antonio doesn't only have to turn to Luke Kornet for backup when Wemby's off the floor. Tarris Reed Jr. can provide some good minutes, and the same goes for Jayden Quaintance if he's available next season. They deepened their interior rotation at just the right time.

This will unlock a new level of Victor Wembanyama's game

We can talk all day about what Victor Wembanyama needs to add to his scoring arsenal. But regardless of the improvements he makes in that area, it means nothing if he doesn't have his fresh legs late in games.

No player, especially a center, can sustain a high level of play without rest. It may work temporarily, but it is not a recipe for long-term success. So, as fun as it was to see Wemby stay on the court and showcase his durability, the Spurs needed to change some things to get the best out of him.

A well-rested Victor Wembanyama is a handful for opponents. If he's able to exert maximum energy on both sides of the floor, there isn't a game plan in the world that a coach can write up to slow him down. This front office continues to prove its competency, and the results will follow.

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