The San Antonio Spurs are entering the 2025-26 season as an entirely new squad. With a big thanks to General Manager Brian Wright, the Spurs have completely revitalized themselves and will come prepared with a team capable of doing severe damage in the Western Conference. But the success of the Silver and Black won't entirely depend on the men at the top.
This season, the Spurs will be armed with an array of weapons that many of their opponents will not see coming. While it is already a tricky challenge to deal with De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, and Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs' rivals will need to take note of the entirety of the Spurs roster. Fear not of injuries; this team is unmistakably prepared with a next-man-up mentality.
The Spurs depth will be the reason they make the playoffs
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Unlike ever before, the Spurs are equipped with depth that will help them sustain an entire 82-game season. In a Western Conference that will come down to the wire, every win counts. The Spurs can't afford to drop the easy ones. The depth of this squad will be the reason they can outlast their Western Conference competitors.
While many spend time star-chasing, they forget the importance of having adequate depth to survive the regular season. Many star-driven squads lacking depth have faltered because they do not have the right players to fill in when injuries strike.
Teams like the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks will severely struggle if any of their top players miss time during the regular season. With that, they may not reach the goals they desire. The Spurs, on the other hand, have what it takes to battle through unfortunately timed injuries.
This special trait will be immediately tested to start the NBA season. As [De'Aaron Fox is set to miss the beginning of the year](https://airalamo.com/deaaron-fox-injury-opens-perfect-opportunity-classic-spurs-magic), the Spurs will have the chance to show the world what their supporting cast is really about.
San Antonio's bench is loaded with talent
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From the 6th man all the way to the end of the bench, the Spurs are bubbling with skill. At every position, the Spurs have a guy who can fill a starting spot. On the Spurs bench are a cast of starter-level players who are hungry to capitalize on the opportunities they may receive.
Starting at the top, the projected sixth man for the Spurs will be Keldon Johnson. The still-improving 26-year-old has been dominating the preseason with his primed talents and is [making an early case for the prestigious Sixth Man of the Year award](https://airalamo.com/spurs-biggest-preseason-surprise-shake-up-sixth-man-year-race). Should Stephon Castle or Devin Vassell miss any time, the 6'5" wing can give quality minutes in relief.
Trailing Johnson, the Spurs have reliable role players across the board. In the name of trusty bench pieces, there is no better option than Jeremy Sochan. As the Spurs look to be a formidable defensive squad, the French native will help make them so. If the 22-year-old can find more consistency on offense, he will be a deadly bench piece.
Leading the bench unit will be rookie point guard Dylan Harper, who will be itching to prove his worth. While he will need time to acclimate to the NBA ranks, he has untapped talents that will quickly shine through. Similarly, fellow rookie Carter Bryant will be vying to showcase his absurd defensive abilities.
In the offseason, the Spurs added a troupe of formidable bench pieces. Included in the group is Wembanyama's backup, Luke Kornet, who has shone this preseason. The Spurs also added key bench players in Kelly Olynyk, Lindy Waters III, and Jordan McLaughlin.
There is no denying the depth this Spurs team has. With this uniquely tailored squad, the Spurs will be able to withstand injuries and push themselves into the playoffs no matter what happens. Get ready because wins will be impossible to miss.