San Antonio Spurs

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 05: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the San Antonio Spurs inches towards the basket while being guarded by Will Barton #5 of the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on January 5, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that , by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

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HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 25: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the San Antonio Spurs and James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets battle for position during their game at the Toyota Center on December 25, 2015 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Kawhi Leonard: A strong NBA MVP candidate in 2017-18

May 20, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) reacts after scoring during the third quarter against the Golden State Warriors in game three of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

San Antonio Spurs: LaMarcus Aldridge failed Gregg Popovich

Mar 5, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) works against Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) during the third quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 120-103. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

How will we remember the Celtics and the Spurs after the 2017 playoffs?

May 14, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) shoots the basketball against Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) during the first quarter in game one of the Western conference finals of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Why the Spurs are the biggest threat to the Warriors.

May 11, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Jonathon Simmons (17) dunks the ball during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets in game six of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Did we count out the Spurs?

Nov 11, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30, left) shoots the ball against San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20) during the first quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Last time they met in the playoffs: Warriors vs. Spurs

May 11, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Jonathon Simmons (17) dunks the ball during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets in game six of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Jonathon Simmons is the Spurs’ dark horse

May 9, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) dribbles the ball as San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Danny Green (14) defends during the second half in game five of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Rockets run out of gas at a vital time in Game 5 vs Spurs

Apr 4, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) shoots the ball over San Antonio Spurs power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) during the second half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

San Antonio Spurs: In defense of LaMarcus Aldridge

May 7, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) celebrates after making a three point basket during the third quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in game four of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

The Houston Rockets are a real life sports movie underdog

May 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Mike D'Antoni argues a call against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half in game three of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. San Antonio won 103-92. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports

The Houston Rockets fail to handle the moment in game 3

May 3, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker (9) is helped off the court after being injured against the Houston Rockets during the second half in game two of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Tony Parker’s injury is a blessing in disguise for the Spurs

May 3, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) dribbles the ball as San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) defends during the second half in game two of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Takeaways from the Spurs’ huge Game 2 victory vs Houston

Jan 29, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) looks on during the first half against the Dallas Mavericks at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Why the Spurs are still in big trouble

May 3, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) dribbles the ball as San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) defends during the second half in game two of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

After huge opening series victory, Rockets grounded in Game 2 vs Spurs

May 1, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) shoots the ball over San Antonio Spurs center Pau Gasol (16) during the second half in game one of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Rockets Shock The World, Trounce Spurs In Game 1

Mar 6, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) is fouled while shooting by San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the second half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Last Time They Met In The Playoffs: Spurs vs Rockets

Apr 15, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) drives to the basket as San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) and LaMarcus Aldridge (right) defend during the first half in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Memphis Grizzlies: Will Momentum Matter In Game 5 vs San Antonio?

Mar 27, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) controls the ball after stealing it from Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love (0) during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Let’s Not Jump The Gun On Kawhi

Apr 15, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) dribbles the ball as Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Vince Carter (left) defends during the second half in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Kawhi Leonard Has Been Absolutely Ridiculous

Apr 4, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley (11) drives to the basket guarded by San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker (9) during the second half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Last Time They Met In The Playoffs: Spurs vs Grizzlies

Mar 3, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) celebrates after a basket by teammate guard Patty Mills (not pictured) during the second half of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Spurs defeated the Pelicans 101-98 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

San Antonio Spurs: Free agency On The Horizon

Mar 25, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; New York Knicks point guard Derrick Rose (25) drives to the basket past San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Jonathon Simmons (17) during the second half at AT&T Center. The Spurs won 106-98. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Entering Free Agency, Derrick Rose Has Two Options: Be A Bad Starter, Or A Good 6th Man

Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Dejounte Murray (Washington) greets NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number twenty-nine overall pick to the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

San Antonio Spurs: Dejounte Murray Is The Future