San Antonio Spurs
Wishlist: A Youthful Jolt
Spurs currently sit 2nd in the Western Conference with the best road record in the league. A lot of people aren’t talking about the Spurs, but that’s exactly what they want. They continue to quietly dominate teams on the defensively end without making mistakes offensively. They’re one of four teams in the league that are top 10 in both offensive and defensive efficiency.
It’s easy to see however that San Antonio is getting older. Tim Duncan was the first to go last year, but Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili are close to their finish line as well. Patty Mills has been an important 6th man this year with Parker resting nagging injuries.
We’re giving the Spurs some youth for Christmas!
Now I don’t believe they will make any drastic changes this season, but in the offseason is when they will have their eye on making their roster younger. Jonathon Simmons has already been a huge success for the Spurs. He’s playing 18 minutes a game and his athleticism is a big step up from Ginobili at SG.
Look for the Spurs to address the PG position via the draft with a young guy to grow and learn behind Patty Mills. Pau is also getting up there in age and free agency would be a great place to find a more defensive minded center.