The San Antonio Spurs have become one of the biggest surprises of the 2025‑26 season, moving from 13th place last year to the league’s No. 2 seed behind the Oklahoma City Thunder. Victor Wembanyama’s dominant play and a team‑wide effort—highlighted by Keldon Johnson’s resurgence as the sixth man—have propelled the club to this unexpected position.
Johnson, the longest‑tenured player on the roster, believes the Spurs can live up to the hype. "We’re thriving and surviving," he said, noting the team’s willingness to compete and the coaching staff’s leadership under Mitch Johnson. With the second half of the season ahead, the Spurs aim to prove they belong among the league’s elite.