San Antonio Spurs
Record Prediction: 50-32
Fresh off their best season in franchise-history, I feel like the San Antonio Spurs are bound to take a step back this year. If nothing else, because of the subtraction of Tim Duncan. But this won’t just be about his court presence, most of his impact will be missed as a locker room presence.
I know he’s expected to be part of the organization in one facet or another, but you just can’t replace a guy like Duncan.
Pau Gasol was a nice addition, but he leaves a lot to be desired on the defensive side of the ball and won’t be able to fit Duncan’s shoes on that end of the floor. Expect small drop-off for the Spurs this season. They’ll still be really good, though.