The San Antonio Spurs made the NBA's Christmas Day slate against the New York Knicks, marking the first time they'll play on the holiday since 2016. History doesn't quite back that outcome, but Victor Wembanyama is hard to argue against.
The NBA released its Christmas Day slate Thursday evening — the games of which have long been coveted by players and fans alike — and while many familiar teams were once again given the nod, there were a few surprises.One of which made sense, especially considering Anthony Edwards' rising superstar status and the success that his team found during last season's playoffs.
By including the Silver & Black, the league essentially admitted that marketability or in simpler terms, excitement, plays a role in determining prime time matchups on days like Christmas.To this point, only teams with recent championships, league MVPs or winning records and playoff berths made it to the Christmas slate. On paper, the Spurs had none of those things.
Mar 15, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama blocks a shot attempted by Denver Nuggets forward Christian Braun during the first half at Moody Center. / Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren and San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama battle for position in the first half at Frost Bank Center. / Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports
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