The San Antonio Spurs' future is looking promising. Victor Wembanyama is recovering from his shoulder thrombosis diagnosis from last season and is now the early favorite for the 2026 Defensive Player of the Year Award. Additionally, the core around him ensures that the Spurs will take a huge leap forward this upcoming season.
Still, when you look back over the years, the Spurs have had their share of players who did not reach their full potential and were, instead, difficult to watch. Before praising their current situation, let's take a quick dive into the team archives and glance over a select few players, post-Kawhi Leonard era, who frustrated most fans.