With the recent trade pickup of Kurt Thomas, the Spurs are definitely one of the three oldest teams in the league, if not the oldest. But, can the Spurs repeat as champions with this squad? I think they have a really good chance. They already won the championship last year without Thomas. Now they add Thomas, another big man with a significant defensive presence, to Bruce Bowen, one of the best defensive players in the league. Plus you know what Duncan, Ginobli, and a healthy, (whipped) Tony Parker can do. And let's not forget Big Shot Bob Horry, (you don't need to be young to make the 3 - think Sam Perkins or Bill Lambier). Of course with the West being as loaded with good teams as they are, the road for the Spurs will certainly be hell with gasoline drawers on, but there's still a chance they can tap into that championship thinking from last year. A lot of people are talking about the Lakers, (which is my favorite team) being the best in the West, but the jury is still out. If the Spurs get through the West battle tested, any team coming out of the East will be easy.
