What's Next for the Spurs?

With no repeat in the works, team weighs future
By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff
Posted May 30, 2008 10:13 AM CDT
What's Next for the Spurs?
Sportswriters agree the no-call on Derek Fisher, which kept Brent Barry from being able to tie Game 4 at the last second, wasn't ultimately a major factor in the Spurs' series loss to the Lakers.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

With the Spurs' dreams of repeating as NBA champs foiled again, ESPN looks to the experts to explain why they couldn't go the distance, and to see what lies ahead for San Antonio. The advancing ages of Tim Duncan and most of the bench probably contributed to the loss, and Manu Ginobili's patchy play didn't help much.

The experts agree that the current roster is good for about 2 more years of elite basketball in it before a major rebuilding effort will be necessary. Getting Kobe in 2010 isn't out of the question, but continuing to pull talent from Europe might be difficult. The team's place in history is distinguished, but the Spurs aren't in the top tier—at least not yet. (More San Antonio Spurs stories.)

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