– Last season: 49-33, 2nd; lost 4-2 to Phoenix in conference semifinals.
– Coach: John Lucas (2nd season with Spurs; 39-22).
– Probable starters: David Robinson, Dennis Rodman, Terry Cummings, Willie Anderson, Lloyd Daniels.
– Added: F Rodman (trade with Pistons), G Sleepy Floyd (free agent). Lost: F Sean Elliott (trade to Pistons), G Avery Johnson (free agent).
– Strengths: By adding Rodman (18.3 rpg) to Robinson (11.7 rpg, 305 blocks), the Spurs have become a defensive force. Cummings’ return (17.3 ppg in 1992) from knee trouble should help. Dale Ellis (16.7 ppg, 119 3s) can still light it up, and Antoine Carr (13.1 ppg, 53.8 FG pct) can produce.
– Weaknesses: Point guard is weak with Floyd being counted on after three down years. Robinson, the quickest big man in the league, appears to get disinterested at times. Daniels struggled last season but is being relied on heavily.
– Outlook: The Spurs are too reliant on Robinson and too thin elsewhere to get past the conference semifinals.
