They say everything is bigger in Texas. Take one look at the NBA, and it’s hard to argue.
With three NBA teams, Texas is the second-most represented state in the league besides California. Moreover, Texas isn’t merely represented – it’s represented well.
Of course, the Houston Rockets aren’t currently the best example. On the other hand, prior to James Harden’s trade request at the beginning of the 2020-21 season, they were one of the most consistently successful franchises in the NBA.
On the other hand, no team embodies consistent success like the San Antonio Spurs. Throughout the 2000s, they were regular championship hopefuls and 5x winners.
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With that said, they’re looking likely to take a step backward in 2022-23, having just traded franchise player Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks.
Meanwhile, their Texan counterpart Dallas Mavericks will be looking to take a step forward. Could they do so by making a deal for Josh Richardson with the Spurs?