If the Spurs want to win the NBA Finals, they’ll have to buck this historical trend
The San Antonio Spurs are aiming to become the youngest team to win the NBA Finals in recent history. With an average rotation age of 24.4 years, they are significantly younger than their opponents, the New York Knicks, who average 28.8 years. Led by 22-year-old Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs are challenging historical trends regarding championship age.
- ▪The Spurs' average rotation age is 24.4 years, making them the youngest team to reach the Finals in recent history.
- ▪Victor Wembanyama, at 22, is the leading scorer for the Spurs and could become the youngest player to win Finals MVP.
- ▪San Antonio has already defeated strong teams, including last year's champion Oklahoma City, to reach the Finals.
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| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT |
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NBAIf the Spurs want to win the NBA Finals, they’ll have to buck this historical trendSan Antonio is looking to become one of the youngest teams to win a championship in recent NBA history.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs reacts after the Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals in Oklahoma City on Saturday.Christian Petersen / Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 3, 2026, 6:00 AM EDTBy Rohan NadkarniIn addition to having a 7-foot-4 alien who can shoot, pass, dribble and single-handedly stop elite offenses from getting to the rim, what makes the San Antonio Spurs’ run to the NBA Finals unique is they possess what most champions typically lack: youth.Subscribe to read this story…
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