While the sample size is small, the collection of like-minded downhill threats appears to have already formed chemistry on and off the court.

Isaiah Hartenstein and Cason Wallace will play in OKC's NBA Cup semifinals game against San Antonio at 8 p.m. CST Saturday.

Spurs have already confirmed their plans for the summer of 2026, when they will extend their run of not visiting the U.S. to eight years

Bruce Bowen made a name for himself during his time with the San Antonio Spurs as an elite defender, arguably the best in the league at the time. In the 2014 NBA Finals, Kawhi Leonard was similarly recognized for his defensive qualities and Bowen was asked to comment.

Though other Spurs stars get the glory, the NBA Cup gave another reason Keldon Johnson could be in the running for NBA Sixth Man of the Year.