Spurs' Cinderella Story: What This Means for the NBA's Revival The San Antonio Spurs' Western Conference Finals appearance is more than just a pleasant surprise.
It validates their painstaking rebuilding efforts and underscores the enduring appeal of basketball in Texas.
While Oklahoma City, the top seeded Thunder, are heavy favorites to win another championship, this unexpected turn of events injects much needed excitement into an NBA playoffs that had threatened to become predictable.