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NBA: 2018 New Year’s resolutions for the League’s top 10 teams

By Cai Owen

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 18: Kyrie Irving#11 of the Boston Celtics watches the action during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on December 18, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 18: Kyrie Irving#11 of the Boston Celtics watches the action during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on December 18, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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OAKLAND, CA – MAY 14: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the San Antonio Spurs stands on the court during Game One of the NBA Western Conference Finals against the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on May 14, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA – MAY 14: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the San Antonio Spurs stands on the court during Game One of the NBA Western Conference Finals against the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on May 14, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

San Antonio Spurs: Re-adjust to life with Kawhi

The Spurs have been their usual solid selves, en route to the 3rd seed in the West. LaMarcus Aldridge has looked like his old self in the absence of Leonard, putting up around 22 points and 9 rebounds per game.

They key for San Antonio will be re-incorporating Kawhi Leonard without disrupting the exquisite play of Aldridge. Last year, LA took a back seat, putting up fairly pedestrian numbers by his standards (17p/7r).

This year should be different. LaMarcus has proven he’s still a dangerous scorer in this league. He and Kawhi must learn to share the offensive load with more balance than in recent years.

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This task should be fairly easy in the unselfish, movement orientated system deployed by Pop for the past two decades.

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