Spurs are NBA's youngest team to reach Finals since 1977-78

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 12:53 AM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

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The San Antonio Spurs have made it to the NBA Finals, marking a significant achievement as they are the youngest team to reach this stage since the 1976-77 Portland Trail Blazers. The team's average age, calculated using a weighted average based on minutes played, is 25.15 years. This statistic underscores the Spurs' youthful composition, edging out the 2024-25 Oklahoma City Thunder, which had a weighted average age of 25.71 years. As the series unfolds, the Spurs seek to build on this historic milestone during the Finals.

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  • Spurs reach NBA Finals for the first time since 2014
  • Team's average age is 25.15 years, youngest in nearly 50 years
  • Oklahoma City Thunder, last season, averaged 25.71 years
  • Spurs' performance may influence future roster strategies
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