Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss why the Spurs, despite a .500 record, are defying early expectations this season and might be closer to the top than anyone realizes. Suggested reading:Spurs' Sochan: 'It’s not like I’m trying to be a (bleep) head. I’m just me.'Spurs view Gregg Popovich's statement as encouraging signWembanyama, Spurs see signs of optimism at .500Peerless in Seattle: How Mitch Johnson became more than just a stand-in for Spurs legend Gregg PopovichCatch us everywhere: More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts/spurs-insider/ Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/spurs-nation/Finger on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/mikefinger Become a subscriber: exne.ws/subLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices