The San Antonio Spurs have quietly assembled one of the most electrifying young cores in recent NBA history, and after selecting Dylan Harper with the No. 2 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the rebuild appears to be officially over. What was once a patient reconstruction process post-Tim Duncan era has suddenly exploded into a loaded roster brimming with youth, athleticism, and star potential.
At the heart of it all is the 21-year-old generational phenom, Victor Wembanyama, who was already dominating the league in his sophomore season before being sidelined by a shocking medical setback.
In 2024–25, Wembanyama averaged a monstrous 24.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.1 steals, and 3.8 blocks per game, asserting himself as a two-way unicorn.
His season was tragically cut short after he was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, a serious but treatable condition. The Spurs expect him back at full strength next season, and his return immediately elevates them into playoff contention.
Now flanking Wembanyama is a loaded lineup of future stars, headlined by Dylan Harper, the 19-year-old combo guard from Rutgers who many scouts believe was the most NBA-ready playmaker in the 2025 Draft. Harper’s size, poise, and high basketball IQ make him an ideal floor general to grow alongside Wemby.
Joining him in the backcourt is Stephon Castle, the 2024 Rookie Of The Year and a 20-year-old defensive stalwart entering his second NBA season. Castle’s versatility on both ends and willingness to guard the opposing team’s best player make him a foundational piece of the Spurs’ identity.
Then there’s Carter Bryant, the No.14th overall pick, another 19-year-old who can light up the scoreboard with his scoring instincts and long-range shooting, and Jeremy Sochan (22), the energetic Swiss-army knife who can defend multiple positions, rebound, and even initiate offense.
That’s five under-23 potential cornerstone players already and we haven’t even touched the rest of their core.
Devin Vassell (24) continues to be one of the most underrated 3-and-D wings in the league, while Keldon Johnson (22) is a bruising forward who can slash, rebound, and create mismatches.
Malaki Branham (22) offers scoring off the bench, while the addition of De’Aaron Fox (27) provides a seasoned star in his prime to guide the kids and deliver in crunch time. The only major veteran voice from last year, Chris Paul, is not expected to return, which lowers the average age of the team even further.
In fact, San Antonio’s average player age is now just 23.52 years, making them the youngest team in the NBA. But youth no longer equals inexperience; this roster has been forged through minutes, injuries, and real competition.
With Mitch Johnson officially taking over as head coach following Gregg Popovich’s retirement, the franchise has its new voice while Popovich transitions to the role of president of basketball operations. Health issues, including a recent stroke, finally led the Hall of Famer to step down, but his legacy is clearly in capable hands.
From Wembanyama to Harper, from Castle to Fox, the Spurs’ rebuild is not only over, it’s turning into the next great NBA storyline. The league has been warned.
