LeBron James Says He Saw Spurs Breakout Season Coming Last Year
Summary
The San Antonio Spurs have improved quickly from a poor season to competing in the 2026 NBA Finals. LeBron James said last year he expected the Spurs to become a strong team if key players stayed healthy and performed well.Key Facts
- The Spurs finished 13th in the Western Conference in the 2024-25 season with 34 wins and 48 losses.
- They had the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and added Dylan Harper to their young team.
- Their young core includes Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper.
- LeBron James predicted the Spurs’ rise last season based on players’ health and performance.
- The Spurs won Game 1 in double overtime against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals.
- De’Aaron Fox was injured and missed Game 1 but the Spurs still performed well.
- Game 2 was won by the Thunder, tying the series as it moves back to San Antonio.
- Games 3 and 4’s player participation for Harper and Fox is uncertain before the matches.
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