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The Wembanyama era: the San Antonio Spurs story
Franchise era
2023–24—present
The Wembanyama era
San Antonio Spurs
The story in one sentence
Wembanyama's unprecedented combination of size and skill gave the Spurs another potential franchise-defining big man.
01
A generational defender resets the ceiling
02
Victor Wembanyama, Devin Vassell and Stephon Castle gave the era its recognizable core.
03
Its final meaning is still being written.
Timeline
How it unfolded
Before 2023–24
What came before
San Antonio transitioned from veterans to draft development and eventually committed to a ground-up rebuild.
2026
Western Conference Semifinals: San Antonio Spurs vs Minnesota Timberwolves
2026
Western Conference Finals: San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder
2026
NBA Finals: San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks
Still unfolding
Where the story stands
This chapter remains active, so its final place in franchise history is still being written.
The core