Spurs Seek Redemption After Collapse In West Finals
The San Antonio Spurs prepare to rebuild after a 58-24 season ended with a 4-0 loss to the Lakers in the Western Conference finals. Coach Gregg Popovich, entering his sixth season, assembled a loaded roster with new additions like Steve Smith and Stephen Jackson while parting with veterans including Derek Anderson and Steve Kerr. The team faces questions about Robinson’s aging durability and salary pressures amid a busy 1990s style free agency and draft moves.
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