NBA Playoffs 2026: Is playoff experience now a playoff tax? Why Wemby and the Spurs can win it all
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The San Antonio Spurs, led by Victor Wembanyama, have exceeded expectations with a 62-20 record, but still face doubts about their championship potential due to their lack of playoff experience. The team's youth may be an advantage in the current NBA playoff environment, where inexperience is becoming more common among top teams.
The San Antonio Spurs have surprised many with their 62-20 record, led by Victor Wembanyama's impressive performance. Despite their success, the team remains at +450 to win the NBA title, behind the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Spurs have actually outperformed the Thunder in their matchups this season, winning four out of five games. Wembanyama and his teammates are undaunted by their lack of playoff experience, with Wembanyama dismissing concerns about it. The NBA has seen a new champion each year for the past seven years, suggesting that youth and inexperience may not be a significant disadvantage. The Spurs' collective playoff experience is among the lowest in the league, but they may be able to use this to their advantage in the current playoff environment.
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